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

[Kines: Say what you will. Who has the right to speak so arrogantly without experiencing our hardships? This round is mine.]

[Walter: Even with the facts laid bare, there will always be those who choose to believe the Senate; this is unavoidable.]

Na Kexia: "Heh...you can see it too?"

“You know me: the Antikythera people perceive the world with the amplitude and frequency of the soul. Just as I understand, Ms. Aglaia is listening to this private conversation from afar.”

Lai Gushi inadvertently revealed his strength, saying, "If you need, Your Excellency, I can sever the gold thread to defend your basic rights." His tone was completely flat, as if he were stating a trivial matter.

“That woman is a demigod, she should have some self-respect.” Xia said indifferently, “Let’s keep these pitiful loose threads, let her hear my voice properly, and humiliate herself.”

"It seems you already have a plan?"

“I don’t need any countermeasures. She can’t do anything except monitor her.” He made no attempt to hide his disgust for Aglaia.

"The Citizens' Assembly is about to convene, and Oronis has already fallen. Forcibly seizing this spark within me will only bring chaos, and she must know that."

He was not only expressing his own opinion, but also reminding someone.

“And I, Anaxagoras, as the Tree Court’s special envoy to the Assembly of the Citizens of Ohmar, have long been aware of your capabilities…”

At that moment, Xia gestured, "There's no need to dismount and act arrogantly anymore, Lord Lai Gushi. Lead the way."

“Excellent. I’m sure Lady Katniss will look favorably upon such a powerful ally.” Rigus stepped forward. “She has been waiting for you. Come with me.”

On a platform not far away, two neat rows of guards stood guard, meticulous in their duties.

The sheer weight of Cephalus's body made him stop. Lygus turned to him and asked, "What's wrong, Lord Anaxagoras?"

At that moment, Xia crossed his arms, his sharp single eye staring directly at the divine body. "It's nothing. It's just that every time before I ascend Dawn Cloud Cliff, I ponder: for a Titan, is falling the same as death?"

Chapter 374 Dawn at Cloud Cliff

“Profound thoughts.” Lai Gushi gestured. “We still have plenty of time. Would you mind sharing your insights with me?”

At that moment, Xia turned her head to face him, her gaze still fixed on the divine body of Kefal. "The living must perish. But Kefal has not yet reached its end, but is slowly moving forward on this long road."

"Are you saying that Kephale didn't really die?"

“Exactly. Death is an action, a process; but death is a state, an end.” When discussing his insights, Xia’s eyes shone with a light, a testament to his unwavering commitment to the truth.

"Compared to mortals, Titans are far larger in terms of space and time, and therefore their death process is much longer. The so-called fall is just a misinterpretation by mortals out of ignorance."

[Xia Die: Death is a state; so that's how Teacher Xia understood it at that moment. Then, was Cenasus's death also like that, lacking a certain state?]

[Jingyuan: Since ancient times, life and death have been one, just as yin and yang are intertwined; death may also contain rebirth.]

[Fufu: It seems to match up. Xia Die sacrificed her own life to save Xing from death, and wasn't the prophetic scene in the Underworld Flower Sea?]

[Aglaia: As expected, his final gaze fell upon the Titans. In peacetime, he wouldn't be able to guide Cephalus, let alone verify his conjecture.]

[Star: So, is Kefaller dead or not?]

[Tibo: According to records, it has perished and died, but for a thousand years the Dawn Machine has continued to emit light, illuminating and protecting Ohma.]

[Fireworks: This guy's acting is pretty convincing. Who knows better than him whether Kefa strangled him or not? He's just putting on an act with Kexia, isn't he? I think you're the real master actor.]

[Aglaia: There is no dispute that Kephale has long since fallen.]

[Bell: As if dead.]

[Bai'er: Even so, what way could the teacher possibly find the answer from the dead Titans?]

[Magic trick: Doesn't my body just happen to house the Titan of Reason? It wouldn't make sense for someone to take over my body without paying a price, would it?]

[Feng Jin: Okay, it was Teacher Xia's personality at that moment.]

“An interesting insight, but unfortunately difficult to prove or disprove.” Lycus presented the facts: “After all, since the end of the world, Cephalus has remained silent. Scholars and priests alike have made pronouncements on the fall of the great god.”

Xia immediately retorted, "Perhaps it's just that the gods are too arrogant, thinking they have no right to communicate."

"how do I say this?"

He gestured to the Titan beside him, “Thrice, the comrade of the Father in mythology, now resides in my mind. If I were to ask him a question, Cephale would surely have no reason to refuse.”

Serhiston paused, "Oh..."

[Star: Talking about it in front of Ceres, you two really don't treat it like a human being.]

[Bai'e: You scorn the power of the gods. Why didn't you discover the special nature of the Ancients sooner, and even witnessed our countless fire-chasing attempts?]

[Lagus: The only one I value is you, the savior spoken of by Onphalus…NeiKos496: Hatred.]

[Zhe: This string of characters, from what you're saying, means... Bai E?]

[Silver Wolf: Wow, this is starting to feel like a computer.]

[Black Tower: Hatred, this is the driving force behind White Calamity. If that's the case, then the other Golden Descendants who inherited the flame are probably the same—an inheritable factor.]

[Xiangling: Living, breathing people are essentially just data; I dare not think about it anymore. If I am also a piece of data, then does my love for food truly stem from myself?]

Paimon: Traveler, I am afraid.

[Dr. Truth: A philosophical question that has been controversial since ancient times. But I believe that as long as one possesses a sense of self, whether it is an AI or data, it can be called "human."]

[The Fire-Stealing Walker: Myself...]

“That makes sense. But what if the supreme god who has wronged the world still doesn’t answer?” Lycus asked, completely disregarding the fact that the Titan was right beside him.

Xia laughed and said, "Heh, that just means the myths made up by the Onphalus are not even as funny as jokes."

“Then why not give it a try?” Just as Xia said, Lai Gushi became somewhat interested. “I would also love to see your theory come to fruition and see what kind of changes it will bring to this dying world.”

"Because you are absolutely right about one thing: if the Titans are already finished, there is absolutely no way they could respond—"

As soon as the words were spoken, a shadow that blotted out the sky enveloped Ohmma, and the giant hand of Kefaller fell, its palm slowly opening upwards through the clouds. The oppressive feeling brought on by its scale far exceeding its own reference point enveloped the entire body.

Even the blasphemous scholar was shaken; the air pressure shifted abruptly, and the dust kicked up by the wind ruffled Na Kexia's sleeves and hair. Lai Gushi looked up, his expression unchanged, then turned and bowed in invitation.

"Your Excellency, please."

[Star: Laigus can also control Cephalus's divine body! Uh... that doesn't seem wrong, after all, he has the administrative authority over Onphalus. How are we supposed to fight him?]

[Bai E: Even I have only witnessed this a few times. Each time the divine body descends, it's to welcome a distinguished person. However, this time it seems more like a display of strength, a subtle warning to the teacher.]

[Danheng: Perhaps Xia didn't choose to cut the golden thread that night in order to convey this message to Aglaia.]

[Nicole: This Senate must be backed by the Lycians, no wonder they can rival the Golden Clan. I knew it, even with Katniss acting so recklessly, Aglaia still tolerated it.]

[Magic Technique: Why hasn't a machine named Rigus appeared in our cycle of reincarnation? Perhaps the cycle is wrong; we are not from the previous cycle, but rather...]

[Little Candle: Don't worry, I've tested it. Legus can't see conversations from those of us with special names among the Golden Clan. He'll subconsciously ignore any comments that mention us.]

[Magic Technique: I have some guesses that Lycus is special in Onphalus, possibly existing between two states.]

[Little Fish Knight: If it's really as you guessed, perhaps we can turn the tide with this information.]

[The Little Prince: Did he still fail, my comrade whom I never met?]

[Star: It's like the eye is always the eye is always the eye, right? It seems the video blogger is consciously helping us. Good, I like it.]

[Aglaia: You are the Golden Blood of the next cycle... This is unbelievable; even the oracle has never mentioned anything so outrageous.]

[Bai Er: So, I'm destined to fail, right?]

[Walter: No, perhaps this is the key step in turning the tide in Onphalus.]

At that moment, Xia ascended onto the palm and went with Lai Gushi to Dawn Cloud Cliff.

The magnificent, towering buildings sit atop the mountain, interconnected by a network of paths that form a vast architectural complex, shrouded in clouds like a celestial palace. This is the location of the Senate, and also the closest point to Kephale.

Serhith couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah... the creations of the Sons of Man are truly magnificent."

"Welcome to Dawn Cloud Cliff." Lai Gushi introduced to the two, "Compared to the bustling world of Cloud Stone Palace, everything here is more solemn, and only those who are invited may enter."

“I have received priests, scholars, and warriors here; all who have come and gone are noble people. Now, we have even welcomed a Titan. How joyous!”

Chapter 375 Curious Baby - Serhith

A sublime person? That moment Xia said with self-deprecation: "Hmph... I should feel honored to have transformed from a blasphemer into a substitute for sublime divinity."

Lai Gushi didn't seem to care. "I will summon the Kennis faction for a meeting. Please wait a moment, and a messenger will lead the way for you."

"You are free to look around the area during this time. However, please do not leave the guards' sight so as not to miss any important opportunities."

“I know Katniss’s style, there’s no need to emphasize it.” Since she chose the Senate, Ke Xia had naturally done her research beforehand.

Lai Gushi remained humble, saying, "I will follow your instructions. Thank you for your cooperation."

After saying that, he set off and quickly disappeared from their sight.

Cecilia's tense nerves relaxed. She felt an even greater sense of oppression from Ragus than from the Firewalker. Only after confirming his departure did she begin to tease Nashixia.

"I thought you had some brilliant scheme, but it turns out you've just moved from one cage to another."

Xia replied coldly, "I have my own plans, there's no need to worry about anything unnecessary."

“Hehe, then I’ll take a stroll around.” Even as a Titan, this was her first time at Dawn Cloud Cliff. “Looking around… are there any depictions of me here? I’m curious, how do the people outside the Tree Garden view other Titans?”

Xia said, "Go quickly, I'm not going to keep you company."

The Titan seems quite relaxed... Let's first find out what the Senate is up to.

“I can hear you perfectly well,” Sersis reminded him.

He snorted coldly, dismissing his thoughts.

[Qingque: Haha, these two are really interesting; they really can't stand each other.]

[Star: It seems like Cecilia is even more curious than Naksha; she wants to see and ask about everything.]

[Bai'er: It seems even gods who are far removed from the mortal world cannot escape desires. Hmm... perhaps it's because he's spent too much time with Meneta; he's no longer purely rational.]

[Xia Die: At that moment, Teacher Xia said: The tree won't play along.]

[Xing: No, Xia Die, why are you using puns too? But I don't hate them.]

[Feng Jin: Haha, don't let Diebao's serious demeanor fool you, she always comes up with all sorts of strange ideas on a whim. By the way, she also enjoys writing.]

[Pera: Um, Miss Xia Die, could we connect? I've recently hit a roadblock with my fanfiction about Bai E and Wan Di, and I'm really worried about how to proceed.]

[Xia Die: Sure, Your Excellency. I also have some of my own interpretations of the story, and I hope they can help you.]

[Fou: I can't take it anymore! Seeing Lai Gu Shi pretending to know nothing makes me want to kill him! I'm going to cut off his dog head and turn the rest of his body into a toilet...]

[Navilette: Ahem, have you heard of the Laws of Fontainebleau?]

[Ying: Don't get agitated, Frinina. But he wants to create a Destruction Messenger, kill all the Golden Blood, and even sacrifice more people... What should I do? My fists are hard too.]

[Laikoshi: ...]

[Kainese: How dare you be so disrespectful to the priest! Do people from other worlds not know manners?]

“Teacher Na Ke Xia, over here…” A young female book historian called out to him, “Teacher Na Ke Xia? I heard that Shu Ting bravely sacrificed himself to resist the Black Tide, but I didn’t expect you to be safe and sound… You are truly blessed by fate!”

Xia shook her head at that moment, "It's more like fate playing tricks on us."

"Haha, only those from Suspended Peak and Aidiria would pursue glory through death. It's good that you survived, good!"

He went straight to the point, "Tell me, how much does the Senate know about the Kuroshio?"

The young historian, caught off guard, revealed everything he knew. Upon learning of the decline of reason and time, Katniss launched a fervent campaign in the Senate, claiming that the Fire Chasers were powerless to resist the calamity.

Once the prince ascended to godhood and stopped the Black Tide, she turned her attention to him, claiming that the situation outside of Ohma was settled and that the only threat was Aglaia and her followers.

The next citizens' assembly will be the time to launch an attack.

After understanding the situation, Xia thanked the upright student in front of her and criticized Katniss for being opportunistic.

"Heh, being opportunistic is a kind of wisdom in debate..." Cecis appeared nearby at some point.

"Annoying Titan," Xia said impatiently, "Aren't you going to find your mural? Stop nagging me."

“I was really curious how you would manage to compromise between the two sides, so I came to listen in,” she said to herself. “But at first glance, this Katniss seems much more ruthless than Aglaia…”

"Why would you want to rely on her? Do you feel that death is imminent, and you'd rather hand over this body?"

Xia glanced at him sideways and said, "Hmph, then you're probably going to be disappointed."

Then he encountered a priest with a very bad attitude who believed that the blasphemous Naksha was unworthy to come before Cephale, as it was an insult to the great god.

Moreover, the two seemed to have a grudge against each other. This elderly priest was no longer the altar priest who had to read people's faces back then; now he had plenty of tricks up his sleeve.

With such blatant mockery, Xia certainly wouldn't tolerate it. She quickly pointed out the person behind it all… Katniss. And it was precisely because it was Katniss that the old man dared not attack him now.