Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

He looked at Dan Heng and Feng Jin, and said in a deep voice:

"Gentlemen, we should set off immediately and split into two groups!"

"One team will remain in Chongyuan to join Aglaia's reinforcements and search for Teacher Tian's whereabouts."

"The other team will follow me to pursue the black-clad swordsman and retrieve the fire."

"..." Dan Heng stared quietly at Bai E. "Do you know his whereabouts?"

"I roughly know," Bai E explained.

"I didn't have time to explain to you two before, but actually, Teacher Naka and I had long had concerns about the Kuroshio and had already made some preparations."

"We can discuss the details on the way. The opportunity to fight is fleeting, so we must hurry."

Just as the group was talking, a lot of noisy footsteps came from outside the room.

Feng Jin pondered for a moment, then quickly opened the door, where Ohma's support troops had arrived.

"Report! Lord Bai'er... ah, and Lord Tibao and Lord Tining! It's good that you're all alright!"

Looking at the army, Bai'er's confidence grew even stronger. "It was Aglaia who sent people."

“Exactly!” shouted the lead scout.

"Lady Aglaia is already aware of the situation, and she has even sent a message through someone—"

"[Bai'er, I understand that the swordsman means a lot to you.]"

"[But if we rush into action without a long-term strategy, then you won't be the only one who loses their life in vain.]"

Upon hearing these words, Bai E remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"Yeah, of course."

"Hatred is the poison that kills heroes."

“I have no intention of fighting alone. If that swordsman is truly related to the Black Tide, he is definitely not an opponent that the Golden Descendants can underestimate.”

“Now, I intend to return to the Holy City to discuss strategy with Aglaia.”

"This is a siege, and we need more people's help."

Dan Heng glanced at everyone and suggested:

“Let’s stick to our previous division of labor. Feng Jin and I will stay behind to receive reinforcements. Bai E will take the rest of the men back to the Holy City and discuss the strategy with Aglaia.”

Tinning volunteered, "Tinning will also stay in Chongyuan. That way, if there is any progress, the two sides can support each other."

Bai E nodded.

"Please, everyone."

"In that case... Teacher Tibo, let's go."

Just as Bai Er and Ti Bao were about to leave, the scout suddenly said:

"By the way, were the signals in the sky sent by the heroes?"

"What signal?" Bai E was taken aback.

"Well... when we arrived, there was a very obvious golden light in the sky. Did you gentlemen not notice it either? I thought it was a signal..."

"?"

The group exchanged glances and quickly hurried out of the temple.

Upon arriving outside the temple, a beam of golden light indeed appeared, stretching from the depths of the temple towards the sky.

“That is…” Dan Heng squinted his eyes, and it took him a while to remember.

“That is the mark of the [soul].

"I never expected that Tian would actually possess a [Soul Bead]..."

"What [soul spirit]? What [soul bead]?" Feng Jin asked. "Is it something from outer space?"

Amidst everyone's confusion, Dan Heng calmly explained:

"[Soul Bead] was forged in the Black Tower Space Station from the [Soul Steel] that formed Yan Huan's body, and it has the power to store souls."

"Even if the physical body dies, as long as the soul is not destroyed, the person can be resurrected by finding a compatible body."

"However, the amount of Soul Steel consumed by the [Soul Bead] is extremely large. Yan Huan can only slowly produce [Soul Steel] when she is out of combat, although I don't understand the principle behind it..."

Dan Heng looked at the group.

"When the [Soul Orb] is subjected to a severe attack, it will activate the [Soul Spirit] sealed within it."

"[Soul Spirits] will hunt down targets that attack [Soul Orbs] and will mark their location to call on others to join the attack."

"So..." Feng Jin suddenly realized, "the area directly beneath that golden light is where the [Soul Spirit] is located?!"

"And the direction the [soul] moved was the direction the black-robed swordsman fled!"

As the group spoke, the golden light on the horizon continued to move slowly, as if it wanted to leave the temple.

It must be said that the [Soul] moves at a very slow speed; judging from the distance the marker moves, it's about the same as a normal person's movement.

"Is it moving a little too slowly? Wait... could it be that the black-robed swordsman is still there?!" Bai E immediately became alert.

"No, if the enemy were nearby, the [Soul] wouldn't be so slow."

Dan Heng explained:

"During the initial testing, as long as an enemy appeared within three kilometers of the [Soul Spirit], it would be activated, and it would only take two breaths to reach the enemy from behind."

"The slow pace now is also to conserve energy."

"And... protect the soul beads on your body."

……

On the steps inside the temple.

The golden phantom, enveloped in flames, was carrying a greatsword, grinning menacingly as it stepped onto the stairs.

Inside its body, a luminous blue bead lay quietly.

He looks exactly like a villain.

"Thief hahahaha—!!"

Chapter 1300 The battle begins

"Don't worry, he won't attack unmarked individuals unless provoked."

Dan Heng stood at the top of the steps and, under everyone's gaze, took out a cube-shaped box that shimmered with golden light.

The spirit seemed to sense something, and its gaze gradually fell on Dan Heng.

Only after he reached Dan Heng did he raise his hand, retrieve Tian's Soul Pearl from his body, toss it to Dan Heng, and dismissively scoff.

"..." Dan Heng silently accepted the items.

"Now that we have obtained Miss Tian's Soul Orb, let's return to Ohma first."

"It's not safe here."

The abyss of fate remains dangerous; having just been attacked, it's best not to linger.

……

after a while.

Ohma.

Yunshi Tiangong.

"We're back, Aglaia." Bai'er led a few people to Aglaia.

Aglaia crossed her arms. "You should have discussed this with me first, Bai'er."

Aglaia clearly did not agree with Bai E leading Dan Heng, Feng Jin, and others into Chongyuan without waiting for reinforcements.

Every Golden Descendant is extremely precious now, and if they all perish, then this journey to the fire will come to an end.

“Aya, let’s not be so harsh on Xiaobai… Ohema’s situation is extremely dangerous,” Tibo chimed in.

"I know."

Aglaia looked at everyone.

"It's hard to imagine that the two Titans that humanity can rely on have both met their demise in such a short period of time..."

"The gold thread was taut like never before, as if it would break at the slightest touch."

"Bai'er, tell me your original plans... Time is short, so let's get to the point."

So, Bai'er relayed Naksha's discovery to Aglaia.

"Not only are we hunting Titans, but we're also taking away their fire..."

"Yes." Bai E nodded.

"Just like the journey of chasing fire, at that moment Teacher Xia believed that the appearance of the fire-stealing walkers might be a symbol of the further spread of the black tide."

Aglaia pondered:

"Regardless of whether the inference is true or false, it is far more formidable than imagined..."

Bai Er said seriously, "But this madness is also our opportunity."

"Since the fire is its target, humans can lure it into a trap."

"When we went to the Abyss, Teacher Xia had already left the Holy City with the Fire of Sersis and rushed to the battlefield to make arrangements ahead of time."

Aglaia looked surprised as she listened to their proposal.

"Tell me, why do you think the ending won't be the loss of yet another spark?"

"Because this time, the mighty power from beyond the heavens is also on our side..."

Bai E turned slightly to look at Dan Heng.