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

"Son of Man... Titan... Mother... Father..."

"Time...constrains all existence in this world..."

The two were at a loss for words. Why was it so stubborn? And couldn't it speak a little faster?

"Olonis's divinity...is dissipating? Is the trial about to end?" Mimi anxiously spun around in circles.

"Memory Traveler... My strength... is entrusted to you..."

Chapter 370 Reclaiming the Future

"The fate of the world...if you wish to...save it..."

"Then go and reclaim... the future that was stolen from you..."

"Even if that means...you have to deceive death...you have to challenge that...the tightly clasped, gray hand [death]..."

As the violent tremors shook the ground, the Oronis, hidden in the mist, gradually dimmed, its gentle light shrinking into a singularity.

It handed over all divine power over time to the stars, leaving behind a final warning: "Before the fifteen gates arrive...go and reclaim your future..."

"This is the true test of time..."

As it turns out, she was fully entitled to inherit divine authority, but she had to reclaim her life.

[Bai E: We only have fifteen days. In the video, we don't even know where we'll die. How are we going to break this deadlock? And Xia Die, are you prepared to bear the divine power of death?]

Silver Wolf: The new mission is: Defeat the Death Titan within fifteen days and successfully win the resurrection match.

[Xia Die: I think... I'm ready.]

[Robin: It's truly a cruel pursuit of fire. At that moment, Teacher Xia's soul was shattered, sustained only by the embers, and even Xing lived only as a memory. I'm beginning to understand what Tibo meant when she said that pursuing fire is a journey of constant loss.]

[Little Candle: Even a savior from outer space is nothing special; Onphalus still needs to rely on our own strength.]

[Star: Danheng, save me!]

[Danheng: You're still in the mood to joke around. It seems you haven't been affected, which is good.]

[Yanqing: I'm happy just being cheeky. Teacher, Danheng is genuinely worried about you.]

[Xing: Let's lighten the mood, otherwise it'll be too heavy. Uncle Yang and he both have long faces, and I'm a little scared.]

In the private bathroom, Xing slowly opened her eyes, and Dan Heng's handsome face came into view.

His lips curled up slightly, and his tense nerves relaxed. "You're finally awake."

"To make a long story short, you've succeeded. Eurysto has relinquished its divine authority, and you are now practically a demigod like Onphalus. However..."

Dan Heng frowned, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes. "...Mimi has told me everything that happened during the trial. She still needs to explain to the others, so she asked me to take you back to your room to rest first."

He sighed softly, feeling deeply guilty.

Xing naturally saw through the emotions hidden beneath Dan Heng's expression and smiled, "So, what is my superpower?"

"...You're still bringing this up now, that's so typical of you." Dan Heng was really dispirited and remained silent for a moment. "There's something...that I've never told you about."

"When we landed on Onpharos, our carriage was pierced by Nicardoli's spear. Do you remember that scene? In the ruins of the Abyss, I said this—"

A raging fire broke out in the train carriages.

"After the carriage was hit, you lost consciousness. I carried you out and then I passed out too. Luckily, the carriage protected us, otherwise we would have been torn to pieces."

His eyes were filled with self-blame and sorrow. "Actually... my account is somewhat understated; the real situation is much more complicated."

"You were covered in wounds, and several wounds were still bleeding. I barely managed to carry you out and used the last bit of strength I had to stop the bleeding. But I was also hit by falling rocks and lost consciousness."

"During the last check-up, you still hadn't resumed breathing. But when I woke up... I saw you were full of energy. So I didn't bring it up again."

"Haha, so you were knocked unconscious by a rock!" Xing smiled, trying to ease his burden in her own way.

[Paimon: It felt like Danheng was about to shatter. When he brought you out, you weren't breathing. He was still trying to stop your bleeding. I can't imagine how desperate he must have been.]

[Bai Er: No wonder Dan Heng kept searching for information related to the Sky Titan in the video; it was all to get back to the train.]

[Navia: But her body is already dead; she's only able to stay alive because of Onpharos's special properties. Even if we find her, we can't go back.]

[Zhe: There should be more ways outside to save them, like that genius Ruan Mei, and the Black Tower... the Dragon Girl of the Immortal Ship.]

[Xia Die: I suppose this is why nothing happened when you touched me before.]

[Danheng: If there is no way to save you from Onpharos, then I can only seek the power of immortality.]

Dan Heng wasn't amused; his tone was serious. "...That's not the point."

“I’m not sure if Fuli’s glance is related to this matter. According to the Titans, you now exist in the form of memories, just like the things of the past in the Olonis Miracle.”

He suddenly realized, "Maybe obsession is the anchor that keeps you tied to reality. I always thought it couldn't get too far away from you, but the truth... might be quite the opposite."

Xing's smile vanished. With only fifteen days left, she had to find a way to survive. "Star Core, it'll be useful!"

Aside from having some effect when fighting the Doomsday Beast, it had no effect at all afterward.

“I once thought that the star core was your life support system, but now it seems… that hypothesis has been disproven.” Dan Heng comforted him, “This is not the time to be sad. There must be a way to save you.”

"Olonius also mentioned reclaiming the stolen future and deceiving death. Considering the immortality of the invincible Onpharos, he possesses some kind of miraculous power, even capable of reversing death..."

"The key lies in that mysterious, missing hand."

[Star: Good grief, I've become a lost and confused spirit.]

[Mimi: I'll take good care of you, Mimi.]

[Lygus: Regarding the Star Core, Pioneer… you've utilized less than a tenth of it. How about exchanging the secrets of the Star Core for your abandonment of Onpharos?]

[Star: Heh, now that I'm here, I'm determined to save their future.]

[Fufu: So what exactly is the purpose of this star core? It can't protect the star from damage, and its power is basically useless. It feels like it's better to have nothing at all, just to be coveted.]

[Black Tower: It's still somewhat useful; it can be my experimental subject.]

[Kafka: The Star Core is crucial; it is an indispensable force in the future battle against the gods.]

A flash of light appeared in the void before her eyes, and Mimi made a dazzling entrance. "Xing... are you alright?"

“I heard you talking about Cenatos. Little Butterfly also cares about that warning.”

“She left the vortex and returned to the garden. Shall we go find her? Cenatos is the Titan Little Butterfly has been searching for. Whether there are clues or not, no one knows death better than her.”

Danheng nodded. "Let's listen to Mimi, Xing."

Before leaving, Mimi told me, "Oh, right, there's something I need to tell you beforehand. The Golden Clan knows everything about what happened to you... They were so worried that they told you everything... Um, please don't hate me, okay?"

Danheng, however, was preparing to go to the Tree Garden to find another way, as he couldn't put all his life on one place.

[Star: So you're the one who's been spreading rumors in Ohmma that I'm dead, Mimi?]

[Mimi: Hehe, I was just worried about you, please, I love you the most.]

[Walter: It seems the story will now revolve around Xia Die and Na Ke Xia, reason and the spark of death. I wonder what secrets Onpharos will be revealed next.]

Chapter 371 Touching Death

Xing followed Mimi to the Garden of Life.

"Your Excellency, I'm here." Light footsteps came from behind her, one step, two steps...

"Please stand still, then slowly turn around..."

For no apparent reason, Xing felt a sense of déjà vu about the scene. She tried to turn her head, but caught a glimpse of purple lightly brushing past her cheek, and then... a cool sensation penetrated her skin and seeped into her veins.

Thump...thump...and the heartbeat slowed down...

At that moment, all she wanted to do was close her eyes; her senses, beyond sight, became heightened, and she perceived a purple ocean…

And then, and then…

“…Excuse me.” Xia Die whispered in her ear.

A faint fragrance of an unnamed flower wafted into her nostrils... The lingering scent was so sweet that Xing gradually forgot the meaning of breathing.

The initial chill vanished in an instant, replaced by... the sensation of fingertips, and a trembling of fear that traveled down her slender arm. Her trembling fingers lightly touched her cheek, causing a slight tickle.

She sighed softly, her regret evident in her expression, "As expected... I couldn't feel anything..."

Xing slowly opened her eyes, and Xia Die's exquisite face was close to hers. "Xia Die, you are trembling."

"Back in the Tree Garden, I wondered why you weren't affected by my curse. I thought it was some kind of extraterrestrial traveler's ability, but I never imagined it was for this reason..."

She lowered her head, looking helpless and pitiful. "I'm sorry, I should have realized it sooner..."

Reluctantly withdrawing her arm, the aura of death dissipated, and Xia Die's cheeks flushed slightly. "My behavior just now was abrupt and rude. If it offended you, please forgive me."

“I was just thinking… if your soul really did leave your body, as an embalmer, perhaps I could trace its whereabouts.”

[Star: Oh dear, I can't forgive you. If it happened a few more times, I might forgive you for what you did, Xia Die, Tie Tie.]

[Ling: That was so beautiful! I didn't really feel anything before, but this close-up shot gave me that girlfriend vibe. I want to get close to Xia Die too.]

[Robin: Miss Xiaodie is indeed very beautiful; even I, a girl, couldn't help but be smitten.]

[Sunday: Sister, this is absolutely unacceptable.]

[Xia Die: If I had noticed sooner, you wouldn't be left with only fifteen doors. If only I had noticed sooner...]

[Star: Don't blame yourself, it's not your fault. Death alone can't hold me back, Xia Die. Let's go through the Trial of Death together. I want to see what it really looks like.]

[Firefly: ...Suddenly I don't want to come to Onphalos anymore. This home no longer belongs to me.]

[Xia Die: Miss Liu Ying, I didn't mean to steal your star. Let me explain, I really didn't.]

Mimi: "Did Xiaodie make any discoveries?"

"I'm sorry, not yet... Perhaps I overestimated my abilities." Xia Die said with some regret, then a hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes. "But... Your Excellency, could you allow me to try again?"

"This time I'll increase the contact area slightly, and the result might be different..."

Is she addicted to touching me? I'm quite popular, huh? One more try won't hurt, Xing thought, closing her eyes.

Xia Die's lips curved into a smile, her body trembling slightly with excitement. "I have never touched a living person like this before. If there has been any impoliteness, I hope you will forgive me..."

She placed her palm on Xing's cheek again, and this time, her trembling subsided.

Xing's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly opened her eyes, "You scared me!"

“I… seem to have caught something. Your detached soul is wandering somewhere, unable to find a way out…” Her melancholy expression softened considerably, “but perhaps… that’s not a bad thing.”

"Hesitation means time... We still have a chance to find her before Senatos's five fingers take everything away."

"More clues... please, more guidance..."

She touched it with her heart, "...Ah."

“The connection has been lost. With my abilities… I can’t trace it.” Xia Die helplessly lowered her arm. “I was a little too hasty.”

"Please do not worry, Your Excellency. Although we lack clues at the moment, I will do my best to find Cenatos. I will bring back its flame and return the life that was lost too soon... to you."

"I... know I lack confidence in my words. But I hope you will keep this promise in mind. Until I fulfill it... please persevere."

"Onpharos... needs you."

[Star: Wouldn't increasing the contact area lead to more interaction? Let's hug, Xia Die.]

[Xia Die: Your Excellency, you are not currently lacking life. My death curse will affect you. Please keep your distance from me to prevent a repeat of this tragedy.]

[Star: Oh, I really want to hug you, you sad girl.]

We are all living life to the fullest.

[Qingque: It's hard to imagine how Xiadie got through her childhood. Her peers wouldn't interact with her, and would even distance themselves from her. It must have been so tough; they couldn't even offer her a simple hug.]

[Xia Die: I've experienced it once; it was very warm... but also very painful.]

[Nicole: I remember Nguyen Mai was a genius in life sciences, I wonder if she could save her.]

[Black Tower: Of course you can, but whether it will still be your original body is another matter.]

[Forgetful Person: Ahem, I can testify to that. It caused quite a bit of trouble in Pinocchio back then, and we were only able to get help from the Trailblazers.]

[Yu Kong: I don't care what you look like, as long as you are you.]

This matter is temporarily settled. Xia Die informed me, "Lord Aglaia and Lord Bai'er are discussing matters in the bathhouse; they are also very worried. If possible, please go and let them know that everything is alright. Although I don't know if the current situation can be considered peaceful..."

She took out a book and handed it to Xing, "And this Stikosia Fables, please accept it... Reading can help one concentrate and relax the mind... I hope it will help you get through the most difficult time."