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

Wan Di couldn't help but sigh, "During my time in the Holy City, I have been learning from you: formulating strategies, leading people, responding to changes... but only recently have I seen your truly convincing qualities."

"What is it?" She was very curious about Wan Di's opinion of her.

"You have a powerful attraction. People will voluntarily gather around you and listen to your guidance. They don't want to disappoint you, not out of fear of punishment, but because they genuinely agree with your beliefs."

“That is precisely what the successive tyrants of Suspended Peak City have lacked.”

Aglaia did not deny it, "...I am honored that you would think that way."

"You have become the most powerful demigod in the world, Medemos. How do you intend to use this power?"

Without hesitation, Wan Di declared, "I will complete the unfinished work of Nicardoli and become the strongest wall of Onphalus, resisting the attacks of the Black Tide."

“I will buy enough time for the journey to the fire until you lead everyone to the miracle of creation.”

“Onpharos will be reborn, Medemos…” She shook her head, “but it doesn’t have to be you and me who lead people to the end.”

“Heh…” Wan Di couldn’t see through her again. “After you took over Meneta’s divine office, what did you see?”

“Even after a thousand years, the clause of that prophecy remains clear.” She was standing in the bathtub at the moment, the water shimmering with golden light under the sun.

"You will bathe for the last time in warm, dazzling gold."

"Heh, just as expected, a nonsensical doomsday prophecy." Wan Di suddenly burst into laughter, "Haha..."

"Why are you laughing?"

Wan Di squinted and smiled, "I was just thinking that if an ordinary person saw these words, they probably would never go near a bathhouse again in their lifetime."

“But I can’t give up the blissful feeling of bathing.” Aglaia shrugged gently. “So, you see, Medmos?”

“One day, you will die with a wound in your back.” He smiled, completely unconcerned, just like Aglaia at this moment.

Perhaps the Golden Blood, who inherited divine power, all understand that pointless worry will only hasten their demise.

Aglaia remarked, "That's a really straightforward picture."

He nodded. "If I had been frightened by a sudden, out-of-the-way tale, I wouldn't have caught your attention and joined the journey of the fire-chaser."

“You are right. May a powerful destiny await you, and may we meet again in the promised new world…” Aglaia smiled and said goodbye.

"Goodbye, myriad enemies."

[Qingque: Only when Wan Di stands at a high position can one truly understand Aglaia's sacrifices and costs. Now, he has become a powerful guarantee for the journey of chasing fire.]

[Aglaia: I am very pleased that my teacher and I found Wan Di many years ago. His pride and willingness to change made us take notice.]

[Qingyi: She has a natural talent for leadership, and so do you, Zhu Yuan.]

[Zhu Yuan: Senior, I'm not as experienced as you, and I've always relied on your assistance in every operation. How can I compare to Aglaia?]

[Bai'er: Aglaia does indeed possess a kind of gravitational pull; I can't learn it even if I wanted to.]

[Tibao: Xiaobai, you don't need to learn from any of us. As long as you stick to your point of view, even if the future is difficult, you will still have everyone's support.]

[Star: So, why does Aglaia love bathing so much? It's dangerous!]

[Little Candle: Hmph, you'd have to ask Sword Flag Lord. Golden Weaver Lord has woven countless magnificent robes for you, and he wants to see you every day; he cares about you even more than I do.]

[Feng Jin: So, Senior Heather also enjoys bathing, then...]

[Abao: No, it's just that I happen to like her too, it's not because of her.]

[Paimon: Does the prophecy of the Ten Thousand Enemies sound familiar? The Firewalker's sword was aimed at your back before.]

[Ying: So, Wan Di is most likely to die at the hands of the Fire Thief. But... wasn't his weakness only revealed to Bai E?]

[Hanabi: Haven't you all noticed that his weakness is now common knowledge? I'm worried for Wan Di; the Senate might already be eyeing him covetously.]

[Kainese: How do you know... the Conflict is the main force against the Black Tide? Our Senate won't discard them after they've served their purpose.]

Next, Wan Di was to meet Tirispius, but unfortunately she was not there.

“Lord Wan Di!” Feng Jin happened to be here after resting.

“Feng Jin?” Wan Di suddenly realized, “So the physician Clatrus mentioned is you. No wonder he was able to save his life. Thank you.”

Feng Jin smiled knowingly, "Hey...that's a compliment, right?"

Wan Di nodded. "I've heard about what happened to Shu Ting. Please accept my condolences."

"...I've heard far too much about death and grief lately. To paraphrase Lady Tibo, shouldn't we all look to tomorrow?"

"That's true... You've always been the most optimistic one among us."

She put those sorrows behind her and smiled again. "Speaking of which, it's incredible to witness a new demigod standing before me..."

“You should be ready too,” Wan Di warned, crossing his arms. “Humanity has seized control of the conflict. One day, they too will be able to reach the sky.”

Feng Jin lowered her head and said with self-deprecation, "...Do you think I can do it? After all, even my ancestor, that hero in the epic, couldn't conquer the fire of Aigle."

“You have a very good relationship with those demigods, so you should understand this principle: there are never only swords and spears as means of seizing divine power.”

Feng Jin pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "You always hit the nail on the head, Your Excellency Wan Di. Rest assured, if fate truly has chosen me, I will be prepared."

"By the way, you're here to see Tibo and Lady Tining, right? They're not here. Is there anything you'd like me to relay?"

Wan Di waved his hand, "No need. I have already said goodbye to Aglaia. I came to see the Oracle only out of courtesy."

"Goodbye...?" the pink cake asked, puzzled.

“I will be returning to Suspended Peak City to fight the Black Tide, and I’m afraid I won’t be going back to Ohema,” Wan Di explained. After thinking for a moment, he added, “In that case, there is something I would like you to relay to me.”

He looked at the suspended peak and said, “Tell them that they no longer need to scout behind enemy lines with their own bodies. With just one message, the blade of divine retribution will be pointed at the enemy of Ohma.”

Chapter 351 The Guardian of Onpharos

[Yanqing: Uh… what kind of imperial archery is this? The conflict really is a simulated hunting expedition.]

[Feng Jin: Hehe, we Onpharos also have our own Imperial Bow Master. From now on, can we shout: Help me, Mr. Wan Di!]

[Star: Let Tibo and the others shout it out for more impact.]

Clara: Mr. Schwarz, the brothers and sisters on the Star Train haven't forgotten us.

[Bai E: That's great. Next time we encounter a Fire Thief, we should make sure he gets hit by a Heavenly Punishment Blade first. He's incredibly powerful, so don't let him down.]

【All Enemies: Except you.】

[Bai Er: No, buddy?]

"...Lord Wan Di."

"I stepped into my destiny before you, Xia Die."

Xia Die asked, "Can you... sense Cenatos now?"

"It's a pity, I can't sense any aura right now." Although Wan Di wanted to help her, he didn't know where death was either.

"You've been searching for it for so long. But have you never thought of asking me to give it a try?"

Xia Die was taken aback. "You mean...?"

"Death refuses to extradite me. If you send me to the underworld, perhaps I can find some clues on the way back."

Xia Die firmly refused, "I will not do that, Lord Wan Di. Death is not a game."

“…You’re right.” Wan Di thought of Xuan Feng. “The reason my people have struggled for thousands of years is perhaps because they take death too lightly.”

"So, you're returning home alone, Lord Wan Di?"

“Returning home…maybe. Now, Xuanfeng City is not only my hometown, but also the destination of my destiny.” Afterwards, Wan Di prepared to bid farewell to Xia Die.

"Keep trying, Xia Die. Go and accomplish what you must accomplish, so that the hardships we've endured along the way will be worthwhile."

Now that Wan Di has become a demigod, he can be considered a senior.

Xia Die replied gratefully, "I will, Your Excellency Wan Di. I hope we can meet again on the other side of the warm west wind."

[Ling: Wan Di, you really... I'm going to cry. You actually wanted to use your immortality to explore the Land of Death for Xia Die. He's truly a good friend.]

[Xia Die: Thank you, Lord Wan Di. But death, as I said, is no joke. Although you are immortal, each death comes at a price; your soul will be diminished.]

[Feng Jin: Butterfly is right. At that moment, Teacher Xia's research was the soul, and the core of alchemy is equivalent exchange.]

[Bai E: Good brother, I don't want to be the first to say goodbye.]

[Xingqiu: I really like the atmosphere of the Golden Clan. Although everyone has different personalities, they are all working hard to pursue the flame, and they are all close friends.]

[Hu Tao: Aren't you and Chong Yun the second young ladies of the Feiyun Merchant Guild?]

[Star: Alas!]

Afterwards, Wan Di went to the blacksmith shop of the great craftsman Hattonus.

Even without the King's Mark, Wan Di still possesses the aura of a king, and his achievements have surpassed those of all the former kings.

The Great Craftsman, Wan Di, instructed, "Hattornus, please continue to look after Bai Er. I have a feeling that his fate... may be heavier than all of ours combined."

“I will remember what happened to Bai’er. Go home, brave king.” Hattonus watched him leave. “With all the others, I will be here to hear the thunderclap of Suspended Edge City…”

[Robin: The two of them, Bai'e is worried about Wan Di's divine oracle, and Wan Di is concerned about Bai'e's fate of being condemned to the world, they are going in opposite directions.]

[Bai E: Who needs his concern? I'd better protect my back and not get betrayed by a villain.]

[Wan Di: Hmph, all you're good for is your mouth.]

[Walter: Myriad Enemies, after becoming a demigod, did you learn anything?]

[Wan Di: I sensed something the moment I inherited divine power. After all, conflict and betrayal have been incompatible since ancient times. As the saying goes, the one who understands you best is your enemy.]

Star's private bathhouse.

"Wan Di?" Dan Heng was puzzled by Wan Di's sudden visit.

He had come to say goodbye. “Strangers… no, pioneers—I am about to depart for Suspended Peak City.”

"If all goes well, we may never meet again. Thank you for everything you have brought to Onphalus."

Dan Heng, speaking with the air of someone who's been there, said, "Re-examining the past and striding confidently into the future, I've also gone through such struggles."

"Although we haven't had the chance to confide in each other, we've been through so much together... despite all the enemies, you are also an ally in our expansion."

“This is of great significance.” He accepted their kindness without hesitation, and wished them continued success in their endeavors.

Xing hesitated to speak.

"Heh... What are you thinking? Let me guess?" Wan Di became interested. "Are you about to spout nonsense again, Pioneer?"

She chuckled to herself, thinking, "I'm sure to win this round."

Xing's expression changed, her brows furrowed in distress, tears welling up but unable to fall. She feigned a sob, "...What will we do without you? Waaah!"

He didn't understand, but he was deeply shocked.

Danheng awkwardly rubbed his forehead, "If you don't know how to respond, just smile."

“…Haha.” He laughed awkwardly twice after hearing the opinion.

“Now that I am endowed with divine authority, I can vaguely sense that you are of extraordinary importance to the future of Onphalus.”

"I fear I may never return. May I entrust my life to you two and earnestly request that you... continue to aid the journey of Chasing Fire?"

Danheng: "Please rest assured, we will do our best."

"Thank you so much. Goodbye..."

“…Wait a minute.” Xing suddenly called out to him, “Let’s take a picture together, at least to remember this.”

The three stood side by side, with the towering Dawn Cloud Cliffs as their backdrop.

"Feels good. What do you think, Wan Di?" Dan Heng asked.

Looking at the photo in my hand, "Hmm, how should I put it... something's off? Not my photography skills, it's just that I rarely take photos of myself..."

"But this photo... is really good."

"As expected of me." Xing smiled confidently.

Danheng: "As long as you're satisfied—don't leave any regrets."

After the two of them worked together, Wan Di's sorrow at parting was greatly reduced. "...and congratulations on having no regrets in Onphalos."

[Silver Wolf: Star Core Essence is operating normally. No one can surpass her on the path of abstraction. You are now the god of this track.]

[Star: As expected of me.]