Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

[Blade: No problem, I'll kill two for every one that comes.]

[Star: No, I wasn't reminding you that the goal has increased!]

[March 7th: So Dan Heng also has a powerful figure secretly watching him from the sidelines?]

[Hanabi: But this "powerful character" only has a combat power of 8.6 at most.]

[Su Chang: Why is it 8.6 and not 86?]

[Fireworks: Because Danfeng died at 1.4.]

[Star: Hiss... You turned into Shut Up, no! Shut Up couldn't have been you, could it?]

[March 7th: Huh? Look at those people... Is this really Onpharos? Why are they all from the Celestial Ship?]

Within the light screen, Dan Heng awkwardly formed an alliance with another version of himself. For the sake of his fellow train crew members, he ventured alone into the territory of the earth demigod, Arabi, overcoming one obstacle after another.

After going around another large door, the voice inside startled Dan Heng.

"This wine pot... its appearance is quite novel. Did Bai Heng bring it again?"

All the audience members felt that the voice sounded familiar, but they just couldn't remember who it was.

Another woman said softly, "These are specialties from Tarasa that she left behind, prepared specifically for this gathering."

"Sigh~" Ren, or rather Yingxing, sighed wearily, "In the end, she herself didn't come."

Dan Heng composed himself and moved closer.

[Star: So, that voice that sounded like a clumsy middle-aged man was actually Blade? And that voice that sounded like a friendly older sister was Kagami?]

Everyone suddenly realized at the same time. Ying Xing's voice was almost unchanged, but the tone was vastly different from the one that had stabbed Dan Heng into his transformed state with a single sword.

Furthermore, Jingliu's demeanor is quite different from the fleeting glimpse in the Starry Night Fables and his previous remarks in the chat group.

[Blade: Ah... was it about that day?]

[Mirror Flow: No wonder he remembers it so vividly. But being sent out to this extent, it's probably because of that Murou Jingzi named Changye Yue?]

Danfeng: "...The past that remains in your mind is far more than I thought."

Dan Heng stroked his chin: "I've seen this pre-battle farewell more than once in my dreams."

His tone was calm and indifferent, but Danfeng's was much heavier: "For the newly born Chiming, the past life is just an illusion. You understand that this is your memory, but you cannot truly empathize with it."

"Driven by selfish desires, he abused the power of dragon transformation, turning former friends and relatives into enemies..."

Danfeng crossed his arms, his words either forward-thinking or simply something he couldn't hold back: "You'll definitely ask me: Is such a price worth it?"

[Xing: It seems Danheng didn't really want to ask, but Danfeng really wanted to say it.]

[Hanabi: That's normal. After all, who can truly let go of something like that? But I feel... even though they say they're not the same person, the things they do might actually be different.]

As soon as Danfeng finished speaking, the desolate sound of a piano rang out, sending a shiver down the spines of all the audience members.

The background music had a quiet, nostalgic feel to it, but its meaning was quite ominous. The people in front of them, of course, were completely unaware of this.

Jing Yuanlong solemnly explained Bai Heng's whereabouts: "The Military Affairs Department attaches great importance to this Battle of Jade Palace, and Yaoqing urgently summoned her back to carry out scout missions."

Ying Xing said, half helplessly and half jokingly, "Some people are just like a whirlwind in their blood, they can't stop for a moment. It's alright, I'll drink hers!"

Having said that, he picked up his wine glass without any hesitation.

[Xing: Ouch~~ No, Brother Ying's sunlight is too healthy, I'm not used to it.]

[Huaiyan: Hmm, it does make this old man a little sad.]

Jing Yuan said repeatedly, "Hey, why are we raising our glasses so soon? Aren't we going to wait for Dan Feng?"

He spoke with a smile, a mischievous glint perfectly concealed. Though it was an attempt to stop him, there was an inexplicable sense of eagerness to see what was happening.

"Lord Dragon Lord?" Ying Xing clicked his tongue in pity, while unceremoniously pouring himself a cup. "Naturally, he has an endless Dragon Master meeting to attend, which won't end anytime soon. I won't wait for him."

He tilted his head back, the liquid swirling in his throat, then suddenly realized something was wrong: "Ptooey...isn't this water?!"

Ying Xing turned around. Although his voice was full of energy, his white hair and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were very noticeable.

Jingliu casually crossed his arms, his cherry-red eyes sparkling with laughter: "I'll relay her exact words: 'With war at hand, indulging in alcohol will only lead to trouble. I'll just put a jar of spring water from the Crystal Palace of Tarasa here for now.'"

She said that wine tastes best when drunk after a triumphant return.

Ying Xing covered his head in annoyance: "...Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Jing Liu smiled and said, "I didn't want to, but she insisted on seeing your expression after taking the first sip."

Although she kept insisting it was Bai Heng's idea, the increasingly barely suppressed smile on her lips betrayed her. She wanted to see it more than anyone else!

"Whether it's water or wine, if it's a gift from a friend, it's equally delicious." Jing Yuan immediately stuffed a big steamed bun into his mouth. The master and disciple's combo was smooth and effective.

[Feixiao: Wine is like an old hero; the more you drink, the more vigorous you become!]

[Saying something strange: The boss is really good at talking.]

[Xing: Pfft! So the three of you ganged up on Yingxing? I was so annoyed that Jingyuan's intervention was so... perfunctory. He only offered a few words of advice, but didn't actually lift a finger.]

[Fireworks: I thought the Five Heroes of the Clouds were five radiant spirit pearls, but they're actually five demon pills, hahaha.]

[Yanqing: So this is what Master Jingliu is like? He's so approachable!]

[Jingyuan: Sigh~ Back then... Wait, what did you just call me?]

[Yanqing: Martial Uncle...]

[Jingyuan: Yanqing, your salary will be deducted completely next month.]

[Yanqing: Ah, no? Did I say something wrong again? General, you can't do this!]

[Jing Yuan: We can't do this? Alright then, cough cough, my fellow Cloud Cavalry Guards, my beloved disciple Yan Qing is a man of principle and considers the bigger picture. To support the operation, he has decided to donate all the flying swords in his collection to...]

[Yanqing: General, deduct my salary! It must be deducted! Yanqing is naive and speaks recklessly; he deserves to be punished!]

[Jingyuan: This child is teachable.]

Is it impossible to teach?

Yanqing was on the verge of tears; her precious assets were almost confiscated.

[Jing Liu: Jing Yuan, your parenting style is really simplistic and brutal.]

Jingyuan: Master, I really don't want you to say that to me.

[Yanqing: Master?]

Yanqing's eyes widened.

Who would have thought? The other four are all of the same generation, and there's no airs between them at all. So far, the one who's been the most mischievous is actually a generation older?

[March 7th: Hmm... Back then, the atmosphere of the Five Heroes of the Clouds felt pretty much the same as that of the train crew.]

"..." Danfeng and Danheng crossed their arms, silently reviewing the scene that they already knew by heart.

As soon as Jing Yuan finished speaking, Dan Feng uttered expressionlessly, "Haven't you recovered from your old habit of putting value in every word?"

Then, a completely identical voice broke the silence of the gathering: "Haven't you recovered from your old habit of quoting 'value' in every word?"

Danfeng has arrived.

[Star: The second instance upheld the original verdict.]

[Fireworks: After diagnosis by Fireworks Nurse, the dosage has been increased!]