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

Xing Zhaochang hesitated beforehand, saying, "It sounds too dangerous. Can I back out?"

"Just lying in the bathhouse doesn't count as pioneering." Dan Heng was used to Xing's strategy of always choosing to give up first.

He understood that Xing was just talking big and wouldn't refuse to go.

[Star: Yes, that's the taste. Just as I expected.]

[Himeko: Sigh, you'll probably still be cheeky when disaster strikes. Be careful in everything you do, and if you encounter danger, make sure you protect yourself first, as well as Danheng and Welt.]

[Hoshino: Mm-hmm. Himeko-nee, don't you know me yet? I'm Bao Ying.]

[Danheng: Understood.]

[Walter: Don't worry, we will bring March back safely.]

“I, Wan Di of Xuanfeng City, am willing to go.” Wan Di took a step forward.

“Nicadori has been corrupted by time and has lost its pride. But its power remains strong, and the only way to win is for the entire army to attack.”

Xia Die emerged from behind Aglaia.

"I am also willing to go with you. To guide the dying souls and relieve your burdens..."

Aglaia pondered for a moment, then said, "I agree with you."

“Even though its divinity has been completely lost, Nicardoli is still a formidable enemy that should not be underestimated.”

“But I cannot stake all your lives on a single battle.” Aglaia rejected the idea of ​​a full-scale military operation.

"Now, the Hand of Darkness [Death] has vanished, and the Eye of Dawn and Dusk [Sky] still covets the earth; while Cersis [Reason] and Oronis [Years], though they have not yet shown hostility toward humanity, are equally formidable."

"Even with two demigods guarding the Holy City, this gamble is far too risky. Therefore..."

Aglaia looked to her side and said, "Xia Die, you must stay in the city. The front lines are not your home; the battlefield should be returned to the true warriors."

“…I understand.” Xia Die stepped back.

Aglaia's concerns are valid; the Titans' morality is currently unknown, and no one knows when Ohma will be attacked.

"As for these two warriors from afar... choose one to accompany you, Bai'er. It is not the proper course of action for a master to send both of them to the front lines."

Should I choose one?

Bai E pondered for a moment, "Xing is skilled in using a variety of weapons; that flaming spear has deflected enemy attacks more than once. Wan Di and I, on the other hand, are more adept at offense. If we consider only combat..."

"Xing, what do you think?"

Bai Er respects the individual's wishes.

“We can let Danheng build tank items.” Xing grinned and pushed Danheng in front of him.

"What are you talking about... this is not a time for jokes."

“As long as Xing has no objections… Aglaia, let the three of us take on the mission of hunting Titans.” Bai’er patted his chest.

Aglaia nodded, her gaze shifting to Wan Di.

"...Hanging Peak City is your homeland, Medemos. Your people were once the subjects of Nicardoli—but you chose to submit to Ohma and dedicate yourself to the oracle."

"Would you swear an oath to the divine body of Cephalus, regarding the mission of the Golden Blood as your highest duty?"

Wan Di did not hesitate, his sharp eyes like an eagle's.

“Since Nicardoli succumbed to madness, it has ceased to be the god of our people.”

"I will use human wrath to strip God of his authority. As for the flame, and the soon-to-be-vacant divine seat..."

“If that’s what you desire, then take it.” Wan Di’s voice was noticeably gentler when he spoke to Bai E. “I have no interest in replacing the gods.”

"Ha...that's really generous, but I don't like accepting charity." Bai E raised his fist in a gesture of respect.

"I will be the one to deliver the final blow to Nicardoli's heart."

Aglaia was very satisfied with Wan Di's answer. In a simple sentence, she could explain that Wan Di and the Golden Blood shared the same goal in the process of defeating Nicardoli.

"In this way, the expedition team to Suspended Peak City is now complete. White Calamity of the Sorrowful Secret Pavilion, Ten Thousand Enemies of Suspended Peak City, and... Star from a foreign land."

Bathed in light, Aglaia proclaimed, "I...Aglaia of Ohma, of the Golden Blood, demigod bearing the divine authority of Meneta—bless the path you are about to embark on."

"Tian will open the gates to Suspended Peak for you. May the golden threads guide your journey and lead you home."

The pre-battle mobilization was then concluded, and everyone would proceed with the plan to defeat Nicardoli.

[Fou: So Wan Di once worshipped Nicardi. No wonder Aglaia made him swear an oath.]

[Wan Di: It is no longer the faith of the Suspended Peak people. Conflict will not turn the blade against the people. I will reclaim my divine authority.]

[Bai'er: I can't wait any longer. As a warrior, I will give it my final glory.]

Zhe: Little sister, your face is blushing like a teapot of bubbles.

[Ling: I kind of ship Wan Di and Bai E, they really have that vibe, don't they?]

[Pera: I think so too, how about writing a book... with two male protagonists? Why not use this readily available material?]

[Yuzu Leaf: Alice loves watching, @Pera, I support you.]

[Bai E: Uh… what are you guys talking about? I don’t understand.]

[Robin: Haha, they're trying to say you two have a great relationship, that's exactly it.]

[Sunday: Sister, you...]

[Robin: No, I'm not. Hey bro, your clothes look pretty much like Whitebeard's.]

[Star: I understand. Sunday is actually Bai'er's best support. Bai'er, seize the opportunity.]

[Bai E: Huh?]

Chapter 266 Xuanfeng City

While fighting Nicardoli in the Star, Danheng also planned to spend some time learning about Onpharos from Tibo.

Before leaving, Xing stood in front of Danheng and asked, "Aren't you going to give me a farewell hug?"

"..." Dan Heng blushed, neither refusing nor embracing.

Xing smiled crookedly; Dan Heng was blushing.

Alright, it's time to find Tian and head to Suspended Peak City.

"Let's go, let's go~ Wind... Whirlwind... Suspended Edge City!" The lively Tian was more excited than anyone else.

"Whoosh! Little White, Little Enemy... Come on, let's fly over together!"

Bai E patted Wan Di on the shoulder, "We don't have wings on our backs, Teacher Tian, ​​could you please open a door for us?"

"Oh...door, how boring." Tian pouted. "Alright then, open the door! Hundred Realms Gate! Whoosh—"

"So it was a portal in the void?" Xing stroked his chin.

Bai E laughed heartily, "Hahaha, you think it's a real city gate?"

"Don't let Teacher Tian's playful nature fool you, she is the most skilled door craftsman in Onfaros, and the Hundred Worlds Door she creates is flawless."

"Are there other ways to travel?" Xing laughed awkwardly, feeling that it seemed very unsafe.

Wan Di seemed a little impatient. "Instead of worrying about the door, we should think about how the three of us can fight against thousands of troops."

"This isn't like you at all!" Bai E joked. "Isn't the 'wan' in 'wan di' (ten thousand enemies) the same as the 'wan' in 'one against ten thousand' (one against ten thousand)?"

"Alright!" Tian interrupted the two, "The door...the door...soon, very soon, the Gate of a Hundred Realms will open!"

"Little White, Little Enemy, and... the newcomer Little Gray, are you ready to set off?"

"Let's go, let's slay the gods!" Xing shouted.

Tian echoed, "It's a god, it's a god!"

So cute! Star winks, Tian is just too much!

[Star: I feel that Teacher Tian's speech isn't as fluent as before, but maybe it's just my imagination.]

[Tibao: Little Grey, that's not an illusion. Every time the Hundred Realms Gate opens, we weaken until we perish.]

[Tian: Haha, don't worry. Teacher Tian will guide you through the journey, so be sure to have fun!]

[Bai E: I will certainly not fail you!]

[Bell: So the oracle about a thousand Tibbers was real? Now only the three of you remain, and because of empathy, you've experienced nearly a thousand deaths.]

[Tinin: ...Our mission.]

[Qingque: I wish they were just carefree children. Damn Laigushi, you're not human!]

Fu Xuan: He wasn't even human to begin with.

"Xing, take this with you." Dan Heng handed over March 7's camera.

"Let's record the scene of this adventure for March as well."

Xing set up her camera, "I'll capture the decisive moment!"

Dan Heng nodded and instructed, "Take care of yourself and do what you can."

"Ahem... Stand still, listen carefully!" Tian called out to the crowd.

"We, Tibo, Tian, ​​and Tinin of Januspolis, messengers of the Golden Blood, demigods bearing the divine authority of Janus—bless you!"

"May fate show you a benevolent face, and block every wrong path leading to death..."

Tian stepped forward and extended his left hand, “…open every door to victory!”

Faint starlight floated around Tian, ​​and a door appeared in front of her palm.

Bai E and Wan Di exchanged a nod and quickly passed through. Xing Hui glanced at Dan Heng, then stepped through the doorway.

As the white halo in their eyes dissipated, the three arrived at a palace. Darkness enveloped them, with only the torches burning in the distance providing light.

Looking at the scene before him, Bai E sighed, "...It's much quieter than I imagined."

"Rotten...yet familiar." Wan Di crossed his arms.

"This is Suspended Peak City."

This scene made Bai E sigh, "I never thought that times would change so much. Even the heartland of Nicardoli is on the verge of collapse, and not a single one of its relatives can be seen."

Wan Di rolled his eyes at Bai E, "If Xuanfeng City still has its former troops, even if only half of them remain, Aglaia is sending us to our deaths."

“This is the outer city corridor, which used to be heavily guarded. Even if you and I joined forces, we could only go a maximum of thirty steps.”

The Titans of Strife, as the name suggests, are unstoppable on the battlefield and possess unparalleled power. Anyone hearing this name for the first time understands that they are absolutely invincible on the battlefield and possess extraordinary combat strength.

"What if I join you?" Xing asked eagerly.

Wan Di glanced back at him and said, "Think what you want."

“Yes, Suspended Peak City was once the place every warrior longed for.” Bai E was moved by the scene.

"...Wan Di, do you feel regretful that you didn't live in an era teeming with powerful figures? If the heroes of yesteryear hadn't... passed away, I wouldn't be your only opponent."

Pshaw, my only rival~

Xing pouted; these two had simply changed their chat location.

Wan Di: "Are you scared? It's not too late to run away now."

"No, it's just that I remember the warriors of the past also marched along this road toward the city of the Spear of Heaven's Punishment, to gild their names."

"Even though this fortress is in ruins, what we are about to do is no different."

"Let's go, either reclaim the flames of conflict, or die beneath its blade—"

"We can only choose one of these two honors."

[Star: ...I feel like a third wheel, why don't you two go together?]

[Bai E: Haha, buddy, we're just moved by the scene; after all, I'm a warrior too.]

[Ling: Tsk tsk tsk, Bai E and Wan Di, it would be hard to believe there's no bromance between them.]

[Wan Di: Him... Heh.]

[Bai E: What do you mean? You've turned against the Heavenly Gang, and I haven't even looked down on you.]

[Aglaia: Alright. The Kuroshio Current's erosion of the sun is accelerating significantly. Time is of the essence, and the plan to retrieve the Flame must be brought forward.]