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

Chapter 278 Memory's Fate

It turns out... Fireflies had been waiting for me for a long, long time. In Pinocchio, we didn't just meet, but reunited.

"We have indeed reunited." Xing didn't intend to hide it from her.

"That's great."

As she spoke of beautiful things, the firefly turned her back to the star, tears welling in her eyes, trying her best to suppress the trembling in her voice.

"I will try my best to forget this and seal it deep in my mind... When the day comes that we part, I will take your words as a promise to reunite."

"When the day comes that we meet again, I think... I will pretend that we have never met before, get to know each other again, and start everything from scratch."

"I still need to do my best to express my true feelings to you... because I can't do that right now."

Shaking her head, Liu Ying looked out the window at the starry night sky.

"What a day to look forward to. Two people—no longer accomplices, just two souls adrift in the galaxy, meeting and getting to know each other in an ordinary way..."

"...That is the greatest luxury I can imagine."

Xing called her name silently, a resolute look appearing in his eyes.

We will definitely meet again.

But now... my friends are still waiting for me, praying for my safe return.

"I should go now, Firefly."

Turning around, Liu Ying smiled brightly and said, "Yes, this is the expression I know Xing to have."

“You’re leaving, aren’t you? Because you’re going to do something important… You always understand what’s most important.”

"Go quickly, Star." Firefly waved goodbye.

"Even if you forget everything, it doesn't matter... I will engrave the promise of our second encounter in my heart for you."

"I hope it will be a beautiful night with shooting stars."

She closed her eyes and made a wish, making a promise between the two of them.

[Kafka: I'm a little disappointed, Hoshino. But since it's your choice, I support you.]

[Star: I can't do it, I can't do anything! Mom, you are all my wings.]

[Kafka: Heh heh, hurry up and save March 7th, the future belongs to you.]

[Hu Tao: So this was the foreshadowing from Pinocchio. Miss Firefly had to pretend she didn't know Xing. Luckily, it's a happy ending.]

[Himeko: How about we get Ms. Hotaru onto the train? Hoshi really likes you.]

[Firefly: Ah... um, um, I could...]

[Kafka: Ahem, Ms. Himeko, you've gone a bit too far.]

[Star: Without further ado, Bai'er, let's go find Oronis now to unlock our new destiny and increase our strength.]

[Bai'er: A good partner.]

[Xia Die: Then I'll step aside this time. Teacher Ti Bao will stay with you.]

[Oronis: Welcome. I will now shut down all mechanisms within the Temple of Fate, please rest assured.]

Opening his eyes, Xing returned to the platform where he met the Titan of Time, where Danheng, Bai'e, and Xiadie awaited him.

"Xing, what happened?" Danheng asked immediately when he saw that she was awake.

"Such a long memory, it feels like a lifetime ago..."

"Long?" Dan Heng asked, puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

“You just stayed here, and didn’t respond no matter how much we called out to you.”

"The condition lasted for less than a minute, and then..."

As they were talking, Mimi appeared beside Xing, also looking at Danheng.

"...and then this creature appeared."

Xing then realized that Mimi was right behind him.

“What a peculiar animal…” Bai’er stepped forward and asked curiously, “It must be an animal, right? I’ve never seen one before.”

Gently touching her chest, Xia Die squinted her eyes, a smile curving her lips.

"A cute little fellow...is it a gift from Oronis?"

Titan? It doesn't seem like it…

“I was glanced at by Fu Li.” Xing scratched his head.

Dan Heng was startled, his voice tinged with uncertainty, "Fu Li? Just now?"

"Fuli... what is that?" As a native of Onfaros, Bai'e had no idea.

Since arriving in Onfaros, I've mostly listened to the explanations from the Golden Clan, but now it's the other way around, Danheng's turn.

“On the way to Ohm, I talked to you about the star gods from beyond the heavens—Fuli is one of them, who controls the destiny of memories.”

Bai E pondered, "The gods of the outer realms, miracles that are difficult to see with the naked eye... right?"

In his understanding, it was equivalent to the Titans of Onphalus, only more powerful and mysterious.

"To receive a glimpse from the Star God, does that mean..." Bai E looked at the star, wanting to confirm the answer.

"That's right!" Xing gestured to the little guy beside her.

"Mimi said it can help us."

As I wrote, the words fluttered in the air, making a rustling sound. Mimi folded her little hands, full of confidence.

"Titan, the past...the mist."

“Collection. The past…reappearance.”

To others, Mimi's words are just 'Mimi,' but only Xing can understand their meaning.

Xing nodded and said to Bai E, "We need to collect the memories of Suspended Peak City."

"Collecting memories, reliving the past... How do we do that? We don't have much time left."

Mimi: "Don't rush, no need! I know how. I'll teach you."

“Mimi will teach us what to do,” Xing relayed.

"If it is truly a creation of Fuli, or has some connection with that star god, I am willing to believe that it can wield power even greater than the miracle of Euronis."

Dan Heng wasn't just making this up; the power of the Star God far surpasses the rules governing Onpharos's existence.

"Mimi." Mimi followed her senses, searching for traces of her memories.

"Let's go, hurry up and catch up with it," Danheng reminded.

Now that they had found a way to deal with Nicardoli, the group prepared to return the way they came.

After they left, Xia Die looked up.

"Olonis...are you asleep?"

Xia Die said softly, "I don't know who this mother you're talking about is, but..."

"Thank you for all your hard work. If you dream... I hope your dreams are sweet."

After saying that, she left the temple and returned to the place she had agreed to meet Tibo.

Return to Ohmma…

[Mei: Fairy Airi? Alicia?]

Alicia: What's wrong, Mei? Did you miss me? Let me touch your horns.

【*Mea Yi:…】

Kiana: Touch, touch my horns! Damn it, I've never even touched them. Mei, you love me, right?

【*Mei: Don't even think about it.】

[Bai E: Mimi... is that you? Xi Lian from the Ai Li Secret Pavilion.]

[Xi Lian: Sure, Bai E. But it's not me, sorry. (It's Xi Lian from the 33550335th reincarnation, so I wasn't lying, okay?)]

[The Fire Thief: Reclaim... Nicardi... the Fire...]

[Wan Di: He wants to seize the fire before we do. Quick, Bai E, speed up the operation.]

[Star: Mimi, heed my call, it's you I've chosen!]

[Mimi: I'm the support. Mimi!]

[Star: Wait a minute, why is my weapon a quill pen? Am I supposed to draw pictures for the enemy?]

Chapter 279 Collecting Memories, Heading to the Suspended Peak

"Thank goodness I don't have to ride the Earth Beast into the city anymore. You've worked hard, Teacher Tibao," Bai'e said with a simple smile.

Tibo waved her little hand, "Let's not be polite at a time like this. You've found a solution, right?"

Time is of the essence, so Bai'er will keep it brief.

"Olonis is unwilling to help us uncover the past of Suspended Peak City. But for some reason, it has shown interest in Star."

"It...in some way...given Xing, this pet—"

Pets? Who are the pets? Mimi glanced around, her gaze finally settling on herself.

"Pet. Mimi—no!"

I'm so angry! That wretched white-haired brat!

Unfortunately, only Xing can understand Mimi's words at the moment. Bai'er thought it was excited because it had just arrived in Ohma and was amazed by the scenery.

He continued, "...According to Danheng, this creature is related to gods from beyond the heavens. Perhaps it can solve our problem."

"Gods from beyond the heavens..." Tibo murmured, seemingly trying to understand the meaning behind it.

“Teacher Tibao, I would like to split our forces into two groups: I will set off immediately to Xuanfeng City to support Wan Di.”

Bai E patted his chest, his eyes sincere.

"And the task of finding Nicardi's weakness... Star, can I ask you for this? This is my heartfelt request."

No problem, Xing readily agreed, but reminded him, "Be careful, you're not immortal."

"Don't worry, my specialty is surviving near-death experiences." Bai E nodded and smiled, "Wan Di and I will be waiting for you on the battlefield."

Dan Heng suddenly blurted out a sentence.

“Take me with you, Bai’er. Instead of waiting in the rear, let me go to the front lines and share the burden with you.”

Ah… Bai E was stunned for a moment.

"...Thank you, I have no reason to refuse."

"Then let's part ways here." Bai E looked at Xia Die.

"Danheng and I will head to Suspended Peak City immediately. Xing will find a way to break the Barbarian God's indestructible body. Miss Xiadie..."

"I will stay by Xing's side and protect her safety." Xia Die understood his subtext.

As a distinguished guest of Ohm, and the hope of killing Nicardoli, how could we allow her to go alone? That would be disrespectful.

(I've omitted or simplified the less important dialogues, puzzles, and battles to speed things up.)

Tibo reopened the Hundred Realms Gate and rushed to the aid of Xuanfeng City together with Bai'e and Danheng.

Meanwhile, Xing and Xiadie, who remained in place, pondered where to find their lost memories.

"Memory...scent, strong."

“Tracing, finding, the past…reappearing.”

"So you're actually a pink puppy?" Xing joked.

Mimi, hands on her hips, angrily exclaimed, "Pet? No, not a pet!"

Alright, let's get down to business and follow Mimi to search her memories.