Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

[Zhongli: Cough cough, walnut!]

[Xia Die: Ah... I'm sorry, although I'm blessed with death, I don't want to work in the funeral industry. Too much life has slipped through my fingers.]

[Star: Waaah, Xia Die, you took my first time.]

[Xia Die: ...This.]

[Star: My first black and white photo, and the one of me in the bathtub, I'll forgive you.]

[Xia Die (blushing): No, no... Xing, you're so mean.]

[Ring: Hehe, tell me more.]

After Xia Die left, the two wandered around for a long time, and gained a general understanding of the area around Ohema.

At this moment, Tibo sent a message saying that Aglaia had prepared a grand gift at the Marble Palace and invited the two of them to attend.

After Xing told Danheng, the two decided to return, and they could also enjoy the scenery along the way.

Upon arriving at the lotus pond, the murals on the walls, with their delicate yet simple carvings, depict the stories of the creation of Kephale and the founding of Ohma.

Kephall carried the enormous Dawn Machine on its back, its body flowing with golden divine blood that cascaded down from its left chest to the ground, heading in all directions.

At its foot, the people, bathed in golden blood, joined forces to build a magnificent city-state. This is Ohma, the birthplace of the Onphalus civilization.

After viewing the murals, the two continued their journey towards the Marble Palace.

Hey, are you in the debate arena?

"The debate arena? You mean that?"

The conversation between a man and a woman caught Danheng's attention.

"That's the Pink Cloud Fairy, the excitement is still soaring! I see you're not inside, come in first, otherwise it'll be packed."

Danheng fell into thought, "Pink Cloud Celestial Maiden, Debate Arena..."

"I have a nagging feeling that it might not be what I'm thinking... I'll go take a look."

Xing agreed and walked toward the two citizens.

Dan Heng spoke up, "Excuse me, gentlemen. We didn't mean to eavesdrop, but we'd like to know more about the debate you just mentioned."

The male citizen sized you up, asking, "What's with your outfits...?"

“We are warriors from a foreign land, and we participated in the defense of Ohmma,” Danheng explained.

The male citizen, beaming with delight, exclaimed, "So you are two brave warriors! My apologies for not recognizing you!"

"Please bring out the stone tablets, and I will teach you how to connect to the World Wide Web in Ohmma."

The male citizen skillfully operated the device, saying, "Done! Please take a look, you two!"

I opened the World Wide Web and was drawn to a post in a discussion group called Pink Cloud Celestial Maiden.

A netizen named "Sky Adventurer" kept sending messages.

The Pink Cloud Goddess is not from Onphalus.

Inside the camera lens, there's a snow-white world, countless tiny celestial boats, and dazzling skyscrapers...

Finally, it was confirmed: the outer realms do exist!

Other netizens also left comments.

Is this beautiful face not the embodiment of Meneta?

Lady Aglaia is the true representative of Meneta!

Netizens presented evidence to question the existence of the outer realms, saying it's still uncertain. The Sky Titan Aigle glared at the heavens, and no one could cross them.

You need to provide solid evidence to prove your point.

The extraterrestrial adventurer was furious at the doubts raised by others.

He immediately decided to personally fly to outer space, risking his life to find evidence of the existence of the Pink Cloud Celestial Maiden and shut them all up!

[Star: How could this person do this? Sneaking through the camera while I was taking pictures! That's privacy, you know?! Thank goodness there wasn't a private spot, I'm so angry!]

[Danheng: We were also at fault for carelessly handing him the camera. As an adventurer obsessed with the outer reaches of space, he certainly wouldn't let any opportunity slip by.]

[Fu Xuan: Although, I still feel something's off. If Aglaia can monitor the communication stone tablet, why would she allow public opinion to spread so freely?]

[Walter: You mean, it was her tacit approval of this behavior.]

Chapter 257 The Outer World

[Bai'er: Sigh, thank goodness I met you guys beforehand, otherwise there would have been a lot of trouble. Aglaia was also helpless; as the leader of the Golden Blood, she had persevered for a thousand years, and rationality had long since taken over.]

The Trail Blazers came to your aid, and you're still scheming? Ha!

[That's awful! I knew she had bad intentions all along; she was planning something big.]

[Gui Naifen: Friends, be rational, be rational... Don't let your emotions get the better of you, try to put yourself in their shoes.]

[Tibo: Aya, are you alright?]

[Aglaia: My teacher, did I... really do something wrong? But for the sake of chasing the fire, I have never regretted it.]

[That summer: Why bother? Onphalus isn't saved by right or wrong.]

"Oh no!"

Xing and Danheng looked at each other; the photos taken on March 7th had been leaked.

“Damianos, who took our picture…it must be him. He opened the album and saw the photos taken before March 7th.”

Danheng quickly analyzed the cause and effect.

"Now March 7th has become a celestial maiden." Xing said indignantly, "How could that guy do this?"

"That's not the point." Danheng emphasized, as if she had forgotten the promise she made to Aglaia.

“There are over a hundred people in the room. Although no one believes Damianos right now, we don’t know what he will do next. If things get out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

Xing rolled her eyes, "Hopefully the Golden Generation won't have time to surf..."

"Quickly! We must find him before things escalate," Dan Heng said sternly.

Understood, Xing quickened his pace toward the bathhouse to inquire about Damianos's whereabouts.

"So many people all of a sudden..." Looking around, Xing could see only citizens of Ohm.

Dan Heng sighed, "Why at a time like this? Should we inquire around?"

A citizen prays devoutly in front of the bathhouse.

"Pink Maiden, from these words alone, I can imagine your beauty! You must be the embodiment of Meneta's romance, captivating me completely..."

"Beautiful celestial maiden, how can I win your heart?"

"Snacks, plush toys, cute clothes," Xing thought for a moment.

"...You really think March 7th is naive." Danheng glanced at Xing. "Get to the point."

[Fireworks: Wow, March 7th already has fans in Onphalos! That little girl is indeed lively and adorable.]

[Star: Cold-faced Little Azure Dragon, Pink-haired Celestial Maiden, now you both have nicknames.]

[Danheng: Let's get down to business, Xing.]

Wendy: Hey. Hey, it wasn't me, I'm leaving.

[Tvalin: 6]

[Luminous: Pfft, are you trying to make me laugh to death, Wendy?]

Xing asked, "Have you seen Damianos?"

“What’s this? Aminos? No, I don’t know what you’re talking about, friend…” The praying citizen was incoherent, as if he had drunk something.

"Right now, my heart belongs only to the Pink Cloud Celestial Maiden!"

[Silver Wolf: Aminos? Uh… awesome.]

Klee: What do you mean, sis?

[Hanabi: Little Klee, don't say that, okay? That's not a nice thing to say. Let me teach you how to say it... I just mean pleasure... haha!]

[Klee: Klee... is pleasure! I'm going to blow you all up, we're having fish tonight.]

[Qin: Sigh, when is your mother coming back?]

There's no point in explaining this to the citizen in front of me; I should ask someone else.

They questioned the two men repeatedly, but still couldn't find out where Damianos had gone.

"Pink Cloud Celestial Maiden! The Outer Realm—!!"

The sound echoed throughout the bathhouse. Xing looked up and saw that this guy had actually run to the very top!

Dan Heng couldn't help but shake his head; even if he were to shut him up now, it would be futile.

The two took the elevator to the top floor.

Damianus was being chased by a group of guards, shouting as he ran.

"Don't chase me, don't come any closer!"

Xing and Danheng quickly followed, but the guards who had been chasing them stopped in their tracks. "That guy broke into the Golden Courtyard?"

As expected of an adventurer, that's crazy enough.

Xing looked at Dan Heng, should they still chase after him?

The kind-hearted guard stepped forward and advised, "Citizen! Calm down, don't do anything foolish!"

“This is the Garden of Life, the sacred ground of the Split Branch [Reason]! Are you going to blaspheme against the gods?” another guard said in an unfriendly tone.

Damianus laughed, his eyes filled with rational madness.

"Blasphemy? You are sorely mistaken! Wise Sersis [Reason] will be proud of me, just you wait!"

After saying that, Damianos ran toward the edge.

Danheng: "What exactly is he trying to do? Let's get closer and take a look."

At the edge of the courtyard, Damianos preached loudly.

"The wisdom promised by Serhith should belong equally to everyone."

"I, the explorer Damianos, will today sprout wings and touch the sky—to prove to everyone the existence of the outer realms!"

"...Wings?" The impulsive guard was surprised.

Damianos affirmed, "Yes—right here!"

Guard: "This is a large-scale non-Temple of Heaven courier; you're courting death!"

"Ha, unleash your taunts all you want," Damianos sneered, unconvinced. "I will use my actions as a shield to shatter your spears of doubt!"

Xing looked at the jar shaped like a bull's head and asked, "Can it really succeed?"

“Obviously not.” Dan Heng replied without hesitation.

"We can't just stand by and watch them die, let's go."

Damianos: So this is what it feels like to be the center of attention. I'm actually a little embarrassed.

Dude, I'm impressed! You don't want to explore beyond the heavens anymore?

Damianus: *cough cough* I do want to understand the outside world, but I'm not stupid. Besides, the videos from outer space are already enough for me.

[Damianos: My sincere apologies to my two distinguished guests. It was my fault for looking at the photos without permission.]

[Star: Hasn't that happened yet?]

[Danheng: I hope you can be more rational in the future.]

Damianus: Absolutely, thank you all, heroes. Onpharos still needs your help to save it.

"Are you two... Lady Aglaia's distinguished guests?" the guard asked uncertainly.

Dan Heng calmly advised, "Mr. Damianos, please calm down and don't act impulsively."

“…My two friends, you must have your own reasons for not wanting to reveal the truth. I won’t make things difficult for you,” Damianos said, expressing his understanding.