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

[Hu Tao: A dialogue between immortals. It seems that after becoming a Titan in their previous life, the Golden Descendant gradually forgets their memories of being human. So, does that mean they are still considered human or not?]

[Magic trick: As long as the essence of the soul remains unchanged, it can be considered the same person.]

[Black Swan: Memory is the most valuable thing a living being possesses. Miss Himeko, a large number of Memory Thieves from the Memory Garden are already lurking near Onpharos. Please protect March's physical body.]

[Sunday: I will use tuning to conceal the Star Train's tracks and avoid contact as much as possible.]

[Black Tower: No need, I'll have the Fourth Mirror help you. It's enough.]

[The Fourth Mirror: Hehe, swallow it all... I love the taste of the Memory One, my stomach can hold even more.]

[Screw Gum: Ms. Himeko, please proceed to the observation car to discuss this.]

Himeko picked up two cups of coffee and walked to the observation car, faint dark circles already appearing around her eyes. "Please enjoy your coffee, gentlemen. Mr. Screwgun, have you discovered something?"

"Black Tower subtly replaced the coffee with his own. 'We've found their seats in the two carriages.'"

"This is what I obtained jointly with Lady Black Tower." Screw Gum opened the virtual projection, continuously expanding the star map near Onpharos, with the last two carriages hovering near the celestial body.

"The carriages were sometimes pulled apart, and sometimes they were refused entry by Onpharos."

Himeko's sleepy eyes suddenly brightened, and she leaned closer to look. "That's the carriage we separated from back then? How is that possible? And Onpharos's carriage was..."

"Screwgoom shut down the projection. 'We suspect that Mr. Walter and his group merely entered Onpharos in spirit form, and everything that happened there was orchestrated by Lygus behind the scenes.'"

"The most important task now is to retrieve their physical bodies, just in case. Analysis: Various forces have already dispatched their subordinates to converge, with their target being Onfaros."

“I can help,” Sunday suddenly said.

Chapter 388 Citizens' Assembly, a great deal of discussion

"You...are you confident you can resurrect a Titan?"

Xia did not respond directly at that moment, saying, "Humans cannot be brought back to life, let alone gods."

"But if we reverse the dead end, everything will be solved. The answer is very simple, just like what you did to me..."

“I will be reborn as Cephalo, and recreate all things in the world according to his methods, won’t I?”

[Star: Saving Onpharos is simple. Just let me take Bai'er's place as the savior and recreate the world, isn't that enough? My friend, live on for me. The future is in your hands.]

[Bai Er: Uh…is that right?]

[The Fire Thief: Wrong... Only the White Calamity... is irreplaceable.]

[Aglaia: This madman actually wants to replace Cephalos.]

[Magic trick: Hahaha, not bad. In my past life, I acknowledged your wisdom. So let's open our minds and see why we can't replace...■■■?]

[Little Fish Knight: Little fish, it's a pity that your mindset is confined to a shallow pond.]

[Little Candle: If you can truly accomplish this feat, why not conquer the stars?]

[Bai'er: Teacher, how many more surprises can you bring us? Onphalus's journey to save the world is getting more and more interesting.]

[Walter: Perhaps we could seek the help of two geniuses, whose wisdom surpasses all others in the galaxy.]

[Black Tower: I have to admit, the path you've chosen is a good one, but don't forget... it's far more complex than you think, and the chance of failure is more than 50%.]

[Magic trick: How will you know if you don't try? As long as it's not 100%, there's a possibility of success. Now that he can't see our conversation, this is the perfect opportunity to set things up.]

The Little Prince: If something unexpected happens, I can buy you enough time.

[Cat: Hmph, count me in then.]

Meanwhile, inside the Citizens' Assembly building.

Aglaia said to Xing and Bai'e, "Feng Jin and Dan Heng have sent word that Na Ke Xia might take some action against Ke Fa Le's divine body."

“Cephalo?” Bai Er didn’t understand. “What is this supposed to be…would the Senate allow such a blatant act of disrespect?”

She said firmly, "Absolutely not."

"He is a true master of acting; anyone could be fooled by his performance."

Bai E's eyes darted away. "I...I'm sorry."

"There's no need to feel guilty; on the contrary, this is good news. The Senate's allies are not loyal, and Kathy's ambitions will surely be put to our use."

As for now, we'll see what trap Katniss sets and then deal with it accordingly.

Aglaia looked calmly at Bai'er, "The Demigod Council is the political heartland of Ohmar, its importance no less than that of the Vortex of Creation. After my mission is over, one day, this place will replace the battlefields of the gods and become your next challenge."

"While there's still plenty of time, let's get used to this stage as soon as possible."

She then left the two men; the place was a mixed bag, and she needed to be well-prepared to deal with Katniss's schemes.

[Bai'er: Mission over? Aglaia, you... you've lived through a thousand years, why did you leave before the new world arrives?]

[Tibao: Xiaobai, Aya has persisted long enough.]

[Aglaia: The future belongs to you. I can feel the prophetic destiny descending upon me.]

[Saifei: Seamstress... I don't want you to leave. We must have another way. Yes, aren't Grey and the others just variables? Why should we remain trapped in the prophecy?]

[Star: Rules are meant to be broken.]

[Aglaia: I'm tired, Sefaria. Though I wish I could spend more time with you, my remaining humanity isn't enough to sustain me any longer. Rather than linger on, I'd rather pave the way for your future.]

[Feng Jin: Ms. Aglaia...]

[Robin: On behalf of my fellow enthusiasts, I wish you well; Onphalus will surely grant your wish.]

"How absurd! The status of the Golden Descendants was given to them by the Senate, yet they don't cherish it."

"That's right! What bullshit about chasing fire, it's all just an excuse to pursue power."

The chaotic discussions were deafening. Xing looked at the citizens' assembly members strolling around in front of her; their gazes were as sharp as knives…

“It’s been a long time, you two.” Clatrus walked up from behind them.

Xing greeted him, "Hello, Oleg of Onphalus."

He paused, "...What nonsense are you talking about? Is this the kind of valiant warrior that the young master praises so highly?"

“Long time no see, Lord Kratrus,” Baier returned the greeting politely. “What brings you here in such a hurry…”

Clatrus lowered his voice, "Shh, be quiet...!" He pointed to the areas on either side where it was easy to hide, "Keep your eyes open, see those hyenas with fake smiles? They're the ones doing the dirty work for Katniss."

"I've ordered my people to hold them back, but don't make a scene. Unless you want to get yourselves moving and start a fight."

“I’m sorry,” Bai Er said in a low voice, “So, what happened?”

Did you hear thunder yesterday?

Xing's eyes lit up. "Great! It's Huang Quan! We're saved!"

Clatrus's train of thought was pulled off course by her, "Yellow...what?"

"She's been working too hard lately, please be understanding. Tell me more about the thunder, shall we?" Bai E was now experiencing firsthand Dan Heng's feelings; his partner was indeed a headache.

[Bai E: Sigh, even if Miss Huang Quan were willing to intervene, we wouldn't dare right now. If Onpharos were to join the power of nothingness, things would truly be a mess.]

[Star: Yellow Springs, Yellow Springs... Number One Under Heaven!]

[Huang Quan: Hmm, you... wanted to talk to me about something?]

[Star: Haha, no, no, I was just being a little crazy.]

"Thunderfire is the flame of conflict; it's a message from the young master. He threw a messenger javelin at Ohma with only a few words on it."

"Those who steal fire will reignite it; beware."

Bai E frowned, "...As expected. We didn't actually kill it in the Suspended Arena."

“You should all know this. The Suspended Ones will never back down,” Kratrus promised. “If a battle is needed, come to me anytime.”

"I am very grateful. I will pass on the message to Aglaia immediately."

Clatterus warned, "Also, warn that woman to be careful: that viper-like Katniss has been acting strangely lately."

"Her shady henchmen are appearing in the city more and more frequently, and there's even a tendency for them to turn against the Suspended Peak gang..."

Just then, countless spectators at the citizens' assembly shouted, "Get off the stage! Get off the stage!"

Bai E: "This is..."

"Hmph, it seems I don't need to say anything more," Kratrus said angrily.

“Let’s go back and take a look, Lord Clatrus. Thank you for your information.” Bai Er bid him farewell and walked with Xing into the assembly hall.

The reactions of these citizens show that Katniss has had a significant impact, and most of those who resist the Golden Age or those who are wavering have been swayed.

An invisible war has already begun.

Chapter 389 Re-creation/Golden Age

Lycus stood at the entrance to the hall, “Behold, Cephale and Taranton, in the name of the divine audience, I see… the upright citizen of Ohma, the White of Arimitshe, and the Strange Star, approaching us.”

The two entered the hall and walked to Aglaia's side.

Bai'er asked, "Aglaia! What happened?"

“I already know what this king cobra’s fangs are like through the golden threads. In the past, I was confident that I could subdue her, but now… I’m finding it a bit too much.”

"What do you mean?"

"The problem isn't rhetoric. I've been a demigod for too long, and my humanity is fading. Before I knew it, I'd embarked on a similar path to these hypocrites, drifting further and further away from the people."

Aglaia sighed softly, "This has come sooner than I expected. Perhaps it's time: Bai'er, I need you to step forward, and I will step back—"

“I have an unshirkable responsibility, but…” Bai E hesitated.

She knew Baier's concerns: "It is far easier to fool the majority than to fool one person in the Senate. The so-called greater support is merely a means of distributing power in place of the spear."

"This debate has no honor to speak of. But that's precisely why respect for people is all the more precious. Bai'er, you are a flawless member of the Golden Blood, with a profound understanding of humanity—"

Bai'e closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he was no longer hesitant. "Thank you for your teachings, Aglaia. May we live up to our mission."

[Fou: It looks like Katniss is going to take action against the Golden Clan. This citizens' assembly is so unfair; so many people believe the Senate's one-sided story and don't even know about the contributions the Golden Clan has made.]

[Bai'er: Aglaia, leave the rest to me.]

[Tibao: Little White, becoming the leader of the Golden Clan is no joke. You must learn more and broaden your understanding. Tinning will be your personal teacher. Good luck! Aya, you can finally rest.]

[Little Fish Knight: Beautiful Golden Trout, you bore the burden of a thousand-year journey chasing fire all by yourself. Caesar and I knew you could do it, but you did it even more perfectly than we imagined.]

[Little Candle: Jin Zhijue, if I were still alive, I would certainly bestow a higher title upon you. You have never betrayed our trust.]

[Aglaia: With your affirmation, I am content. In this life, Sefaria has returned to my side, and the savior from beyond the heavens is no longer a prophecy. I have never been so happy.]

[Aglaia: No, there is one regret, though, that I cannot witness the re-creation of the world with you.]

[Star: It will, Aglaia. I, the Trail Blazer… will work with my partner to transform Onpharos into what we desire.]

[Bai'er: That's right, we will definitely defeat the Iron Tomb... and destruction!]

Katniss gave a cold laugh.

"You've worked hard, Lord Calleks. Now, let me personally conclude today's debate—"

She walked to the center of the stage, facing all the audience, and said, “Distinguished members of parliament, I miss the beautiful times described in those poems. At that time, nearly a thousand city-states of different faiths existed in Onphalus, and the gods walked among the people and were close to them.”

Brief summary: Disaster strikes, and everyone rushes to the Holy City, seeking refuge under Cephalus. Once there was no other choice, but now the Senate offers another possibility.

Katniss's vicious gaze swept over Aglaia and the others. With a wave of her hand, she loudly proclaimed, "Gentlemen, choose! Do you choose the unknown re-creation, or do you choose to return to the prosperous Golden Age?"

"Which path can bring an ideal tomorrow to ordinary people?"

The councilors in the audience were buzzing with discussion. It had to be said that the golden age promised by Katniss was extremely tempting in the post-apocalyptic world of Onphalos. Why seek change when one could simply live?

No one can see the rebirth of the Golden Age, but the Golden Age of Katniss is a true historical record.

Even Xing wavered, "Wait, how can we get Onpharos back to the Golden Age?"

"Lady Kayneth, everyone knows the Golden Age has long since ended." Bai Er stepped forward, his eyes filled with pressure. "Tell me, how does the Senate intend to turn back time?"

Katniss was clearly prepared and said confidently, "When the three Cataclysmic Titans are born, the Golden Age will cease to exist. When the three Cataclysmic Titans perish, the Golden Generation will return."

[Star: What does she mean? We were the ones who started the conflict. From what she's saying, the Senate can kill intrigue and death. No, intrigue is long gone, and who can find death?]

[Bai E: Hmph, seizing every opportunity, I wonder where they heard that from.]

[Saifei: But some people just believe it. I think life in the Holy City is too comfortable. Throw them on the Black Tide front lines and they'll all behave.]