Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

"..." Lai Gushi remained silent for a moment, then said calmly:

“The people of Antikythera have no homeland to return to, so I can understand your concern for your old friends and homeland.”

“However, I just used the Antikythera technology to identify—”

"Or, to use a term you are more familiar with—[scanned] this carriage."

"Assuming my judgment is correct, perhaps I can conduct a more thorough overhaul of its [power equipment]."

"Hmm?" Dan Heng raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

"Of course, that is, on the condition that Lord Danheng allows me to make contact with it."

"..."

"...It's alright, please give it a try."

Danheng generously allowed him to approach the carriage.

“Thank you for your trust,” said Ragus gratefully.

Under Danheng's watchful eye, Lai Gushi walked towards the wrecked carriage.

He carefully inspected the damaged carriage propulsion system, and then began to methodically examine its components...

Dan Heng kept his phone camera on the whole time, recording Gu Shi's every move.

"That's truly unbelievable," Dan Heng said calmly.

"You seem to know its structure very well. Have you repaired something similar before?"

“…No.” Lai Gushi stood up and answered calmly:

"But the Antikythera people have always been sensitive to machinery, and Kephale gave us a unique advantage when he created our people, making us extremely good at structure and learning."

"If you give me some time, perhaps I can completely repair this damaged carriage and restore it to its original condition."

"In this way, I can prove my sincerity."

"Is that so?" Dan Heng pondered.

"Then why don't you just open Onpharos's barrier directly, and we'll get it done in one go?"

"..." Seeing that things had come to this point, Raigu fell silent again.

After a long while, he seemed to have figured it out and said in a deep voice:

"Assuming, Your Excellency Danheng."

"Suppose I can open a path for the two of you to escape Onphalus, and bypass Aegler's divine punishment..."

Upon hearing this, Danheng held his phone camera even closer to Lai Gushi.

Lygus: “…”

"In short, if that's the case, would you be willing to stop supporting the Fire Chasing Journey?"

Dan Heng questioned:

"So, who are you?"

Lai Gushi shook his head:

"Please do not delve into the details. You only need to know that I can accomplish this."

He looked at Danheng solemnly.

"The key point is that if you and your partners are unwilling to stop supporting the Golden Clan... that might infringe on the interests of some people."

"The interests of a few, whose interests?" Dan Heng frowned.

At the same time, he started tapping on the phone screen.

It seems to be sending a message to someone.

“I’m sorry I can’t answer that right now…” Lai Gushi shook his head.

Seeing his reaction, Danheng spoke his mind:

"Please forgive me, Lord Legus, what I am about to say may be offensive."

"During my visit to Dawn Cliff, I reviewed the files of many Senate members..."

"Among them, only your background is almost blank."

"I really want to accept your kindness, but given such a mysterious background and motive, anyone with a little caution would inevitably become suspicious."

"Is that so... As expected of Lord Danheng." Lai Gushi nodded, and behind him came the sound of footsteps.

"?"

Dan Heng was puzzled when the masked men quickly approached, each holding a dagger.

"I see."

"A trap... that's why you followed me here."

“No, please don’t misunderstand, Lord Danheng.” Lai Gushi stepped forward and slowly retreated to the side.

“As a spectator of the religious ceremony, I have no grounds to support their plans.”

"Correspondingly, I have no obligation to stop them. I am neutral."

"Out of my personal respect for you, I hope to provide a peaceful solution to ensure the safety of you and your companions."

"..." Dan Heng stared thoughtfully at the fifteen people who emerged from the darkness.

"One against fifteen?"

He looked at Laigushi, who was not far away:

"Just to confirm, if things get ugly later... will you step in to help?"

Lai Gushi shook his head calmly.

"No. As I said, I always remain neutral."

"Are you asking this because you intend to reject my proposal and continue to side with the Golden Clan?"

"The answer is self-evident." Dan Heng slowly drew his spear.

If not the Golden Clan, then who should the Nameless One help? Katniss, perhaps?

Now that they have assisted the Fire Chasing Journey to this point, if Lai Gushi cannot provide a suitable reason, the Nameless Guest will naturally not stand idly by and watch the Black Tide.

"We really want to get back to our train companions..."

"But the word '[partner]' now also includes the Golden Blood who chase the fire."

"The nameless guest cannot, and will not, abandon the fate of his companions."

“I see.” Lai Gushi said thoughtfully, “This is what you called [expansion].

Dan Heng said in a deep voice:

"Also, when I asked you if you would intervene, I meant..."

"They are the ones who need help."

“Of course.” Lai Gushi nodded and looked at the cleaners.

"If I were to be tactless and actually confront you, I'm afraid some very unpleasant person might be teleported over from the side."

"As I said before, I have always remained neutral on the dynastic change in Ohma."

……

the other side.

The Divine Enlightenment Tree Courtyard, the Throne of Enlightenment.

The intense clanging of metal against metal rang out continuously.

Bai E, wielding a longsword made of white iron, blocked the attack of the black-robed swordsman:

"You possess such immense power, so why..."

Chapter 1433 What’s there to see?

"Answer me! Why are you hindering us... why are you trying to steal the fire?!"

No matter how much Bai E cried out, the fire-stealer did not answer.

It's simply because the other party is a projection of the past that Yan Huan brought back using the power of time.

"Oh no, he's not going to make it!" Mimi shouted anxiously.

Seeing this, Yan Huan raised her hand and waved it, and the fire thief turned to ashes.

"emmmm..."

This has happened many times already.

Bai E loses control of his emotions and turns completely red whenever he sees this dark creature.

According to Bai Er, the fire thief destroyed his homeland and killed all his relatives.

Mom and Dad, childhood sweetheart, teachers and aunts, grandparents...

Almost all of Bai'e's nine clans lived in this village.

but……

The fire thief seems to have stopped killing mortals now.

Yan Huan recalled that every time that dark creature appeared, it was heading for the fire seed, and it would kill any Golden Descendants along the way.

It seems pointless to go out of your way to massacre a village.

Could it be... that everyone in that village is a descendant of the Golden Race, and they are guarding a certain spark?

"Huh...huh..."

Bai Erlei squatted on the ground, panting heavily.