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

Paimon: Gaaaa...Mechanical...Gaaaa...

[Ying: --Dengdeng.]

[Linnie: Traveler, that's my sister's line.]

Tibo asked softly, "Do you think... you have a chance to defeat it? That thing that scares you?"

"Was this also part of your plan?" Wan Di asked in return.

Tibo was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

Wan Di looked to one side, “Aglaia knew that Bai E might fail... so you originally planned for me to be his replacement.”

“…Hmm. It seems you understand everything.” Tibo said shyly. If there were any other way, they wouldn’t want to be so realistic.

“I have no intention of condemning you.” Wan Di shook his head. “The journey to pursue fire is not child’s play, I was aware of that long ago.”

"The conflict has subsided, and the threat of the Black Tide has intensified once again... If Cesis [Rationality] and Oronis [Time] are also affected, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Tibo sighed, "Yes. They are the only two Titans that still retain their sanity and are willing to coexist with humans."

"Unfortunately, the key to completing the trial does not lie with me. If I want to overcome that fear, I need the help of the other members of the Suspended Edge Clan."

Wan Di made a request, "Give me some time to talk to my people...it won't take too long."

“Oh, many hands make light work, right?” Tibo sucked on her hand. “But the trials of demigods ultimately fall on the individual…”

“Little enemy, your people…have always been hoping for the coronation of a new king, haven’t they?”

“If you were to take over the divine authority, they would surely follow you willingly… because you are the hero of Suspended Peak City.”

Even though Tibao's voice was childish and clear, without a trace of coercion, Wan Di could feel the weight of fate in it. All the responsibilities weighed on his heart: the Golden Descendants, his people... how should he choose?

“The following of my people is… my deepest fear.” He turned away with a sigh. “…See you later, I will be back.”

Tibo remained silent, unsure of what to say. No one could help him with this fear except himself.

Then let's support him.

"Hmm?" Wan Di responded from where he had walked away.

Tibo placed her hand on her chest, "No matter what happens, we'll stand behind you."

"...Yes, thank you."

[Paimon: Waaah, they really treat Wan'e like family. The Golden Clan's bond is so strong. It's all that Ragus's fault, that bastard, that octopus-headed monster.]

[Navia: Family, what a relaxing way to address someone.]

[Star: No matter when or where...]

[Bai E: ...We will all be behind you...]

[Danheng: Cough cough, I'm shielding you in front of me. Why did you make me say that?]

[Wan Di: Heh, I seem to have forgotten something. Savior, come out here! The arena, I'll be waiting for you, consider it my farewell.]

[Bai E: Why me? Where's Xing? And Dan Heng? You think I'm an easy target? Fine, before you go to the Black Tide, I'll teach you a lesson. Partner, help me.]

[Star: Um, Mimi wants to take a bath with me. Good luck.]

[Mimi: Mimi, no one called you. Your fur will become limp after a bath.]

[Ring: It has to be you again, mistaking Wan Di for Scott, huh?]

[Scott: Who? Who's calling me? This is terrible luck! Our escape ship got blown up by Portio, and now I'm stuck on a primitive planet in a pod, fighting with a bunch of monkeys for food. My goodness, has the rescue team arrived yet?]

[Star: Monkey, is this some kind of experiment by Doctor Strange? Hey Scott, are you really going to turn into an animal?]

[Scott: Don't scare me, I'm really scared, help!!!]

The Golden Baths, under the watchful eyes of countless enemies.

The person I'm looking for should be in the hot bath. Go check it out... The surging heat always reminds me of the furnace of my hometown.

He hadn't taken two steps when a child running past him at top speed.

Stop, Wan Di? No parents with you? That's too dangerous. I have to go check on you.

"Children, don't play around here," Wan Di said, feigning seriousness.

The lively children jumped and skipped around, exclaiming, "Oh, it's a prince! Is the prince here to take a bath too?"

"Oh, the prince has arrived! / What a lucky day! / I want to hear your stories from the battlefield!"

"Prince...you are all sons of the Suspended Peak?" Wan Di's lips curled into a smile, and his mood improved considerably.

The child stood with his hands on his hips, head held high, eyes full of confidence. "That's right, we're all Suspended Peak people! I heard from my elders that my family used to live right next to the arena... next to the arena!"

Another child said in a muffled voice, "My father is a centurion of the Serpent Lancers, my mother is the bravest warrior of the Aegis Brigade, and Grandpa Kratos gave my family so many silver coins!"

Without exception, the children were brave and proud of their identity as Suspended Peak.

Wan Di also learned from them that these children had run away and were playing hide-and-seek with Kratos.

This old rascal…it’s a good time to have a chat with him.

After learning the exact location of Clatterus, the Lion of Truth praised the children and told them to hurry home and not play in the hot bath.

"Your Highness!" the child called out to Wan Di, who was about to leave.

"What else?"

When it comes to children, Wan Di is more patient than anyone else.

“I heard people say that you have brought back the flame of Nicardi…”

"Will we be able to go home soon?"

Looking at the children's innocent smiles and expectations, Wan Di remained silent for a moment, then asked gently, "Have any of you ever been to Xuanfeng City?"

“You were born in the Holy City, and your lives are no different from those of the Ohma people. Your understanding of your race comes only from what others have told you.”

"You haven't even seen that celestial blade with your own eyes... In that case, how can you talk about returning home?"

The child did not hesitate at all when faced with the prince's question.

"Because this is not home."

Chapter 306 The Root of the Problem...Conflict

"My parents said that the child of Xuanfeng is born with a sharp sword in his hand and is destined to go to the battlefield."

"They also said that the Prince's elite elite force was Onphalus's most valiant and invincible army."

The sullen child nodded. "The children in the Holy City don't want to play with us. Knowing their parents are Suspended Peak people, they stay far away..."

"But we don't care. Everyone knows that one day, the prince will take us back home!"

A flicker of struggle crossed Wan Di's face.

"It's not time yet. Young men of Suspended Peak, heed my command: return to your parents and, from this day forward, dedicate all your time to diet and training. To become a true Suspended Peak warrior, these two things are indispensable."

"Only in this way will you be qualified to return home."

The children shouted, "Yes, Your Highness!"

[Ring: My goodness, Wan Di is under so much pressure, I feel a little sorry for him. It must have taken a lot of courage for him to embrace his fate.]

[Wan Di: The people of Xuanfeng are not reckless. Now we have only one enemy... Lai Gu Shi.]

[We will surely cut off the head of the ancients and charge into battle alongside His Highness the Prince!]

[Aglaia: Although we are far removed from the oracle now, isn't this a good thing? The fates of all people in Onphalus are gradually becoming one.]

[Clatrus: Ha! Though I am old, my sword is still sharp.]

[Feng Jin: The traditions of Suspended Edge City are too cruel, which is one of the reasons why Wan Di wants to end the dynasty.]

[Walter: In any case, children are pure, and the future should be their choice.]

[Zhongli: Mr. Wan Di is a respectable leader who is wholeheartedly devoted to the future of his people.]

[Bai E: Good brother, I support you.]

Yearning for the Lion's Mouth of Truth, searching for Craterus.

Hmm. Is he arguing with that stupid lion?

A soldier, seeing Wan Di approaching, panicked. "Damn it, it's him, the crown prince of Xuanfeng City..."

"What's the panic! With the Senate's instructions, even the Golden Clan wouldn't dare do anything to us." said the soldier keeping watch.

Wan Di didn't even glance at him. "You lackeys of the Senate, get out of the way."

"Uh..." What to do? The two soldiers looked at each other.

The soldier on watch straightened up, trying to bolster his courage, and said, "The military police in Ohma are on official duty. Please do not approach!"

"Don't make me say it a second time." Wan Di's imposing presence shone through his calm demeanor.

But then again, why risk your life for such a small wage? "This time, uh... this time I'll let you go, but this time, this won't happen again!"

After he finished speaking, the two soldiers stepped aside and watched from the side.

Kratrus turned around. "Oh? What's going on in Ohma... bringing the son of Goergo before me?"

Wan Di bowed his head in respect, "Clatrus... my master."

“Let’s talk somewhere else, Medemos. I’m tired of talking to this stone head.” He realized that Wan’e wanted to talk to him.

Wan Di tilted his head and gestured, "Shouldn't we deal with the Senate's spies?"

"Two pretentious hyenas, all they know is to scavenge carrion, they have no ability to bite at all," Kratrus said dismissively. "Let's go, it won't hurt to let them follow."

This place is not suitable for taking action.

The military police followed closely behind the two, refusing to stray even a step away.

Reaching a secluded corner, the soldier gasped for breath, "...Wh-why did we stop?"

"Shall we make a move, my master?" Wan Di suddenly turned around.

"bring it on--"

The panicked soldiers cried out, "W-what do you want?!"

Two muffled thuds, and the soldier was knocked unconscious and fell to the ground. It's good that the young man fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

[Kainese: How dare you! You now disregard even the members of our Senate! Golden Blood, don't forget, the Senate has the right to dismiss you.]

[Aglaia: Oh? Then please convene a citizens' assembly. The people have discerning eyes. I haven't even questioned why you're spying on them, and instead you're making things difficult for me.]

[Kainese: Your words are so harsh. The Suspended Ones and the Ohma have been at odds since ancient times; how could you not know that? Ha, do you dare say that the threads binding the Holy City weren't being monitored?]

[Wan Di: You're twisting the facts. Aglaia's golden thread is a bulwark protecting the Holy City. Do you dare ask her to withdraw it? Besides, there are villains like you hunting down the Golden-Blooded Child behind the scenes.]

[Kainese: Hello, everyone. I won't let this go. Just you wait.]

[Fou: Is the Senate sick? They enjoy the protection of the Golden Clan, yet they're targeted and even hunted down?]

[Fu Xuan: They're just a bunch of people blinded by power. Their only goal is to make the Senate supreme and enjoy the best treatment.]

[Star: I really want to punch her twice. I can accept the power struggle, but I just can't understand that purger.]

[If it were Lord Caesar, he would have slaughtered the entire Senate long ago, leaving rivers of blood and lakes of corpses.]

Clatrus crossed his arms. "Tell me, when will you come to this old man for advice?"

“I want to discuss with you… the future of the Suspended Peak Clan.”

“Interesting. I’ve heard that the Spear of Divine Retribution has been returned to its rightful place, but not by your own hand. You even intend to relinquish Nicardi’s divine power—is that true?”

After much deliberation, Wan Di concluded, "Those rumors are not fabricated."

"The implication is... that you've considered relinquishing your throne in the Hanging Peak and abandoning your leadership over your people," Kratrus said solemnly.

Wan Di argued, "Divine power is not the same as royal authority, and our people have more than one way out—"

“…Wordplay! You know perfectly well what’s going on with the Suspended Peaks.” Kratrus ruthlessly exposed him. “The Suspended Peaks’ lone army that left their homeland with you, and their descendants…what has sustained us to this point is our yearning for the glory of the past.”

"If they find out that the crown prince, so revered by his people, has considered giving up... Medmos, how will you face your deceased mother?"

“Don’t forget, she died because of you—to restore the glory of Suspended Peak—because of Euriporn’s treacherous scheme!” Clatrus said, his body trembling with despair at his enemy.

Wan Di remained unmoved by his words, his eyes resolute. "Since we've come this far... I'll ask you, who killed Father?"