Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"Row."

Yan Huan opened the gate of the bathing palace and the first thing she did was turn right outside. There was a thatched hut that had been built there at some point.

"Om~~"

Upon seeing Yan Huan appear, the earth beast, which was lying on the ground sleeping, couldn't help but let out a cry as a greeting.

"Dude, you look great."

Next to the Earth Beast, there were several large tubs of ice cream, and the surrounding ice blocks seemed to have some significance, showing no signs of melting into water.

This kind of setup, used to take care of the Earth Beasts, is practically emperor-level treatment.

Seeing that Yan Huan was staring at him, the Earth Beast slowly got up and sat up like a human, rubbing its eyes with its forearms.

"Om..."

Come to think of it, we haven't named this thing yet.

"What should I call him?" Yan Huan pondered, stroking her chin.

He used to be called Dazhuang, but that name is really too rustic.

"I'll call you Gou Shun'er."

"?" The earth beast was startled, its eyes fixed on Yan Huan as if to say, 'Are you sure?'

"Gou Shun, once your father liberates Ongfaros, I'll take you to some faraway places for a stroll."

"But the bathhouse is pretty good too. Look, you're much cleaner than before. There's no mud on you at all, and your scales are even coated with conditioning oil."

"Buzz~~" Gou Shun seemed to agree wholeheartedly.

Have you been to the center of the Genesis Vortex?

……

"So, that's why you brought it in?"

Inside the primordial vortex.

Bai E stared at the tall creature, feeling somewhat at a loss.

Objectively speaking, Yan Huan and Dan Heng invited them themselves, while Yan Huan brought the earth beast with her.

This is the first time such a creature has been allowed into the vortex of creation.

"Buzz~" The earth beast stood on its two legs like a human, patted its belly, and seemed indifferent to everything around it.

The altar, shaped like a large basin, is located in the center.

Tibo, Tian, ​​and Tining were gathered together, praying with their hands clasped in front of their chests.

"The majestic twelve Titans, the pillars supporting the world—"

"We seek divinity here to mend the cracks in the world—"

"To infuse the flesh with golden blood, to willingly wither and dry up for divine decree..."

Standing beside the altar, Aglaia saw Yan Huandanheng and Gou Shun arrive, and then said to Bai E:

"Your witness has arrived, Bai'er. The return ceremony may begin."

Bai E nodded slightly and walked towards the altar.

Xia Die, standing to the left of Dan Heng and Yan Huan, suddenly spoke:

"Lord Wan Di is not present..."

Bai E smiled slightly.

“He had already given prior notice, Miss Xia Die.”

“I told him that taking good care of himself is the most important thing—it’s a promotion ceremony that a good brother only experiences once in his life, so don’t take it too seriously.”

"Also, I'm ready."

Aglaia nodded and looked at Tinin.

“My teacher…please show him the way forward.”

Tinin gazed at the altar and recited:

Even after being immersed in boundless darkness for over ten thousand nights, the guidance of the divine oracle remained as bright and clear as the first ray of dawn.

It said: Overthrow the gods.

It said: Return the fire.

It said: Bear divine authority.

It said: "Let's create miracles."

“O divine decree, please forgive this belated offering. For over ten thousand long nights, we, the Golden Blood, have exerted all our strength to restart the [Journey of Fire], and now…”

"Huh? What do you mean by restarting?!" Yan Huan raised an eyebrow.

"Yan Huan." Dan Heng put his hand on Yan Huan's shoulder, shook his head, and gestured for him not to disturb the ceremony.

Tinin continued her story:

"Now, the seeds sown have finally yielded a bountiful harvest."

"The seventh spark of miracles, which once belonged to the great spear of divine retribution, Nicardoli."

"And what we, the Golden Blood, have chosen is a hero: an upright citizen, a valiant warrior, a noble soul..."

Chapter 1261 He doesn't look good

“White E, of the Elegant Secret Pavilion, please come forward.”

Tinin, Tinan, and Tinbao simultaneously reached out towards the altar, "Come with us—"

Bai E nodded and joined in the recitation.

"The majestic twelve Titans, the pillars supporting the world—"

"We seek divinity here to mend the cracks in the world—"

"To infuse the flesh with golden blood. To willingly wither and dry up for divine decree—"

Tinning instructed Bai Er:

"Offer the flame, Golden Descendants."

Bai E nodded, reached out, and separated the embers into the large basin of water.

The spark sank to the surface of the water and immediately unleashed an astonishing power, merging into the very core of the cosmic vortex.

In the distance, among the stars, the star symbolizing [conflict] slowly lights up.

"Why is the center of the vortex so silent?" Bai E asked, somewhat puzzled. "Have you ever faced a similar situation?"

Aglaia cautioned, "You're too hasty, Bai'er. Don't make us question this decision."

Gradually, a figure appeared behind the large basin of water.

The butterfly recognized the person.

"Gnaeus... Your Excellency?"

Tining said:

"I'm afraid he's not someone you know, Xia Die."

"That is the embodiment of the oracle, the echo of the Titan divinity, which has come to examine the Golden Blood who have succeeded to the divine right."

The embodiment of strife silently watched Bai E, and after a long while, he finally spoke:

"Mortals who intend to take over the authority of the gods..."

"Your strength and character have both been tested..."

"But your will is still wavering..."

"If we are to continue Nicardoli's struggle, to fight against the indescribable black tide..."

"You must undergo the trial of divinity..."

"Prove that you possess an indestructible will...crush your deepest, most ingrained fears..."

Bai E was lost in confusion.

"To defeat...my inner fear?"

He raised his head, his expression gradually hardening.

"Then come on -"

"No matter what methods you intend to use to hinder my progress, I am prepared."

"For the prophesied tomorrow, I will become the god that Onphalus needs."

The embodiment of divinity nodded slightly.

"Come with me, Bai E of the Elegant Secret Pavilion."

"You will shed your mortal body in fear, and then be reborn as a god from suffering."

Then, Bai'e reached out and touched the water's surface, his figure disappearing from everyone's sight along with the divine echo.

Aglaia said in a deep voice:

"He has gone to the battlefield, a battle that only he can win alone."

All we can do is wait... and believe.

At this point, the ceremony is complete.

Yan Huan, who witnessed the entire process, was in a daze the whole time and had no interest in the ritual.

It's just a trial; in the end, you still have to rely on your strength to overcome it.

“It was truly a…mysterious ritual,” Danheng remarked.