Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

Xia Die looked at Aglaia and said:

"Lady Aglaia, please hear me out..."

"Speak," Aglaia said calmly, looking at her.

"Ah."

Xia Die spoke:

"As you also know, the spark of [death] is always the greatest unknown in [re-creation]."

"Both Katniss and you hope to win the right to decide the fate of this spark in the upcoming citizens' assembly."

"At that moment, Teacher Xia and Katniss reached an agreement: after recovering the flame of Cenatos, the trial would be shelved in order to make [death] disappear from the world."

"This way, there's no need to continue the journey to the fire, and Ohmma can enjoy peace forever."

"But I know this goes against your ideals..."

Xia Die said worriedly:

"If [Recreation] is not completed, the Black Tide cannot be eradicated. Even with Your Excellency Wan Di... the Black Tide is still far from the Holy City."

"To be honest, I find it hard to weigh the pros and cons... but in any case, someone has to bring it back before we can start negotiating about the fire."

“The Titan may be within reach, and I cannot ignore this opportunity… Someone has to take this step.”

The current Thanatos is no longer just associated with Cenatos; she may even be the sister of the [Death] Titan.

It would be really unreasonable not to let her get the fire.

Aglaia gazed at her silently, pondered for a moment, and then spoke:

“You had every reason to go and see Senatos.”

"But that great performer took advantage of your wishes...and forced us into a dilemma."

"A world without [death]...that's what you're looking for, isn't it?"

"..."

"Yes." Xia Die nodded, acknowledging this.

"If fate has destined me to be your adversary, I will try to fight back and do everything in my power to defend what I desire."

"Lord Wan Di proved this to me: without taking the first step, nothing else matters."

After hearing Xia Die's thoughts, Aglaia paused for a moment, then finally said with relief:

"Butterfly, I've always hoped you could speak your mind. I'm glad you said that."

Chapter 1367 Maybe We Shouldn’t Believe in Anything

Aglaia pondered:

“Stikosia, I’ve also visited there.”

"Even though it has been turned into an isolated island by the River Styx, it is not hard to see how serene it must have been in the past..."

"Go, Butterfly, I won't stop you."

"I also look forward to seeing what new interpretations you will add to the journey of chasing fire when your story is completed."

Xia Die was very grateful to hear her say that.

"...Thank you, Lady Aglaia."

Just then, Bai E interjected:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I didn't mean to spoil the pleasant atmosphere, but..."

"Now that Stikosia [has been turned into an island by the River Styx], how can we get there? Lady Tibo is probably already..."

Using the Hundred Realms Gate is extremely dangerous, and now only Tibo and Tian remain as demigods who can access it.

Yan Huan's teleportation must be to a location he has been to before, and now the location of Stikosia is a problem.

"no need to worry."

Aglaia remained calm.

"In mythology, Zagres used the realm of the dead as his treasure trove, and he could travel freely in the underworld."

"If it can do that... then the demigod who succeeded it should at least have that ability as well."

She looked at everyone.

"When we set out tomorrow, we'll meet at the Marble Palace."

“At that time, Saifei will become your guide and help you find that ancient city.”

And so, the eventful day finally came to an end.

The crowd dispersed, each trying to gather their thoughts...

Meanwhile, Yan Huan teleported to the Tree Pavilion to bring Dan Heng and Feng Jin back to the Bathing Palace.

……

Xia Die arrived at the room where Tian's doll was kept and quietly gazed at the doll.

Based on today's findings, at least demigods who become Golden Blood can be reborn in the next cycle.

"Ah Die, so you're here too." Ti Bao pushed open the door and greeted Xia Die when she saw her.

"You look so downcast, is something on your mind?"

"Mm." Xia Die nodded gently.

"I'd like to speak with Lord Tian again before I set off."

"No matter how beautiful Stikosia was in the past, it is now the realm of the dead... It's hard to say what we'll encounter there."

"I don't want to... leave any regrets."

"Someone once said that your eyes are much brighter today?" Tibo suddenly asked.

Xia Die looked at her strangely, "Is this... a metaphor?"

Tibao smiled and said:

"In the past... although you would occasionally smile, everyone could sense that there was a faint shadow of gloom in that smile..."

“Apart from Aya, no one else knows what you went through in the past, and you rarely mention it.”

"But we know that it must be a heavy past, just like the fate that every Golden Descendant is destined to bear."

"...I am so glad that the spark that belongs to you has finally emerged from the dense dark clouds."

“But…” Xia Die lowered her head, “I haven’t done anything yet.”

Tibo said with a smile:

"But you already know where [tomorrow] is, right?"

"You don't need to rely on anyone. Remember to give it your all and don't leave any regrets: I've always believed that your hugs are no different from anyone else's."

"After all, the meaning of [hug] is to convey warmth, and Adie... is the gentlest of the Golden Descendants."

"..." Hearing Tibao's words, Xia Die couldn't help but smile.

"Thank you, Lady Tibo..."

"This feeling... is incredible."

"Before setting off, I suddenly had many wishes... that I wanted to fulfill."

"Then go do it, Adie!" Tibo encouraged.

"Actually, Tian... secretly prepared a small gift for you, but unfortunately she couldn't finish it."

"Tining and I are processing it, and it will definitely be delivered to you."

"So, let's meet here again when you return from Stikocia."

Have a safe trip—see you tomorrow!

……

On the other side, inside the Nameless Guest Bathing Palace.

Yan Huan, who had obtained information from the body of the god Kefale, shared this discovery with Dan Heng as soon as he returned.

“Reincarnation…” Dan Heng narrowed his eyes.

Regardless of whether this cycle of reincarnation is reliable, based on the timeline of Onfaros's current life, it is unknown how long it will take to wait for the next reincarnation.

Moreover, what is the meaning of reincarnation?

The oracle said that as long as all the fire was collected, [recreation] could be completed.

However, according to the discovery of Nakashia and others, the Black Tide will still appear after [Re-creation].

In Danheng's eyes, Onphalos was more like a closed cage, imprisoning souls day after day.

If the only result of fulfilling the divine decree is [reincarnation], then Dan Heng truly feels that doing so is meaningless.

What if the oracle cannot be fulfilled?

"If in the end we can't collect all the sparks, will Onfaros be destroyed in the Black Tide?" Dan Heng looked at Yan Huan.

"I don't know," Yan Huan shook her head.

"But if we keep collecting the fire as the oracle says, won't there still be a black tide in the next [reincarnation]?"

"Moreover, I am now the next Titan of [Time]. According to the oracle, only one of the twelve demigods will survive, and the rest will have to wait for the next round of resurrection matches."

If the divine decree is to be fulfilled, then Yan Huan, being from the local area, certainly cannot be the one who survives to the end.

"..." Dan Heng fell into deep thought.

If it's about sacrificing oneself to save the world, then that's fine.

But if it means the nameless guest must sacrifice his life to fulfill this divine oracle of unknown origin and whether it's a conspiracy...