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

"Just as life and death are orderly in the mortal world, these flowers will also wither and fade at the end of their growth, turning into soil, and rising into the sky on the mist and the tide..."

"Then, they will turn into silent drizzle, falling upon the earth. The same soul will reincarnate in different forms until the end of the world..."

The butterfly flitted past Xing, thinking, "It's a pity that Onpharos won't live to see the next bloom of flowers."

“Now, death is but a ripple at my fingertips; it once guided the souls of the dead to this place, but I—will open the gates of the underworld and send you back to the world of the living…”

"In exchange... please bring back the embers of death, complete the journey to seek the fire, and don't let all our efforts so far go to waste."

Xing noticed Xia Die's change and asked softly, "What is the price?"

"Rest assured, refusing death is the divine right of Senatos. Fortunately, your soul has not yet dissipated. This is not a resurrection, but rather the descent of a dying person back to the mortal world."

"Then, aren't you going back...?" she pressed.

Xia Die smiled slightly, "Yes, like the other demigods, I will stay here... to embrace my destiny."

"However, guiding a lost soul back to the world of the living is no easy task. The whispers of death are sweet and peaceful, but if one's will is not strong enough, one will be held captive by the long arms of the underworld."

"Please treat this as an exceptional case among exceptional cases. I will do my best, for the sake of the journey to the fire... and for the only life I can save in this lifetime."

Xing nodded emphatically, her eyes filled with unwavering determination. "I will do everything in my power."

"That's... wonderful."

[Star: Xia Die, does that mean I'll never see you again? You're all alone in the Underworld, it must be so lonely, so cold... there's nothing good to eat or anything fun to do. Maybe... I should leave Mimi here to keep you company.]

[Mimi: Star, I'm not a pet that can be traded casually. Although I also feel sorry for Xiaodie, we have more important things to do.]

[Xia Die: I appreciate your kindness. The journey to pursue the fire needs you. We will surely meet again in the new world.]

Tibo: Little Butterfly, we will not let you down.

[Fu Xuan: At the end of the sea of ​​flowers, the souls of the living will warm your fingertips. After the embrace, there will be an eternal farewell. This is fate, a fate we cannot escape.]

[Fireworks: Don't worry, the Invincible Guy can spawn randomly, right?]

[Bai E: Wan Di will have to face the endless black tide, and at most he will only linger near the River Styx. He probably won't see Xia Die, since the Sea of ​​Flowers is located at the edge of the Underworld.]

Chapter 424 Don't Look Back!

Following the guidance of the butterfly, Xingxiang walked towards the present world. After taking only two steps, she heard the voice of March 7th in her ears.

"This way, this way!"

The sound of March 7th had just ended when Danheng followed.

"Keep moving forward, don't look back."

Himeko: "Go forward, the train will go with you."

Walter: "I believe you."

Along with the sound came past scenes: their first encounter at the Black Tower Space Station, when March 7th and Danheng were preparing to give her artificial respiration.

Kafka cast a spell on her, "Listen to me: Forward!"

The photo of Pinocchio and Firefly together: "One day, our paths will intersect again."

Finally, the Golden Descendants of Onpharos, who had encountered and interacted with each other, appeared one by one.

Tian: "Heads held high, let's walk towards tomorrow together!"

Aglaia: "That's right, towards the direction where dawn rises."

Wan Di: "Forward! Let me see your courage."

Bai Er: "Partner, let's become heroes together."

Looking at Bai E in the picture, Xing nodded slightly and continued walking forward, "We're almost there."

The last memory is of Xia Die embracing Xing, whose soul is on the verge of collapse, and after they embrace, she guides her to the door of the living.

“Finally… thank you, Xia Die.” Xing hesitated for a moment, “But we’ve reached the end. Perhaps, I can take one last look at this sea of ​​flowers…”

Just as Xing was about to turn around, a familiar voice startled her awake.

"Don't look back, look forward." (Red)

The messenger walking in the void, the self-destructing Yellow Springs, appeared behind Star Perception, turned to face him, and slowly spoke, "Do not be afraid, at the end of that road, there will always be a touch of red."

"It will show you the way. In this way... you will surely be able to meet in the sunshine."

[Qingque: What! This is... this is Miss Huangquan...! My God, we've encountered a familiar figure in Onpharos, a place no one has ever reached before.]

[Ring: Who can understand this feeling of redemption? Seriously, the moment Huang Quan appeared, I burst into tears.]

[Billy: Is she still a concept god?]

[Potio: Holy crap, thank goodness I didn't make a move back in Pinocchio. Ugh, the Void Commander is terrifyingly powerful, I wonder which is stronger, the Burning Wind or the Underworld.]

[Star: I support Miss Huang Quan. She exudes a captivating and reassuring charm. Sister, please take me in!]

[Huang Quan: Ha... Star, you can always believe in that red glow at the end of the road. Whether now or in the future, I will guide you towards reality.]

[Zhe: I can't tell, I really can't tell, whether we've actually made it out of Pinocchio or not. "Memory is the opening line of a dream," that's what that big shot said.]

Wendy: Could it be that Pinocchio and Onpharos are still connected? But there are fireflies in Xing's memories; it's impossible that we're still in Taiyi's Dream.

I can attest that the galaxy has actually been taken over by Sunday Paradise; we're all going to be living a seven-day weekend. Hahaha...

[Xia Die: There's no turning back on the path to the present. Your Excellency, you'll get lost in the past. We can only keep moving forward.]

[Star: Thank you, Xia Die.]

Xing quickly turned around, only to see... the white figure that existed, while Huang Quan's figure had already vanished without a trace.

Yalilo and Xianzhou's memories resurfaced in his mind, "This is...?! Who exactly are these figures and voices...?"

Fireflies, Yellow Springs, Aglaia, Tibo, Xiaodie... Countless familiar friends seem like strangers. Where am I?

"All of this is proof that you have lived. Your soul, your memories, the years you have lived, and the direction it reveals to you for home."

So move forward. Don't stop, don't let her sacrifice be in vain, and don't forget everything that accompanied you—

Xing frowned slightly. The voice seemed familiar, yet she had never heard it before.

"Hey buddy, over here—!" Amidst the pale light, pink Mimi waved at her happily, saying, "Grab my hand, let's go home together—!"

A smile quietly appeared on Xing's lips, "I have arrived, mortal realm."

She strode confidently in the direction of the blur, for since there was no turning back, she would run towards tomorrow! Towards the future!

"Let's continue...expanding."

[Feng Jin: Who is speaking to the stars? I don't recall ever hearing that before in Onpharos.]

[Star: Who cares who she is? Right now, only two words are on my mind… Forward! Forward! Forward! The path of exploration is the path of progress.]

[Himeko: We will not abandon any of the train members—Mizuki, Hoshi, and Danuko. Trust Himeko-neechan, I will do anything to save you.]

[Danheng: I am a protector of those who pioneer, and also a protector of my comrades.]

[Pella: Wow, everyone on the Star Train, you must stay together forever!]

[Xia Die: Your Excellency, let's set off.]

[Bai Er: Partner, let's become heroes together!]

[Star: Hmm.]

[Mimi: Star, it's someone waiting for you at the end again. Partner, even if we two were to step in, Onmyopharos would tremble. We'll make Laigus witness our bond.]

Back in the tower, Xing was still shaken and gasped for breath.

"I'm back."

Xia Die's voice reached her ears, "Finally... I know you can do it. Your soul is still complete, as if there is a force... trying its best to hold it together."

"Is this Oronis's final blessing? Or... a miracle that belongs only to you?"

"It's...unbelievable. A vague sense of déjà vu welled up inside me, indescribable."

"Perhaps, fate has once again fulfilled its own destiny; or perhaps, it is the laws of that otherworldly realm, which you are familiar with, that have already intertwined our fates..."

"...It seems that this is not a mystery that can be solved in the short term."

"The feeling of becoming a demigod is wonderful. It's as if the River Styx flows deep within my soul, transforming into a gentle rain that nourishes the world with every breath..."

"Do you still remember that prophecy? At the end of the sea of ​​flowers, the souls of the living will warm your fingertips. After the embrace, there will be an eternal farewell."

“I promised you that I would do my best to write another interpretation for it. Now that I have become a demigod and my destiny has come to an end, I can finally write the end for it in the most beautiful way.”

"That long-cherished wish can finally be fulfilled. In this new world, every blossoming life will be held high, proclaiming the significance of this moment..."

“Every touch, every embrace among us will no longer be a cold deprivation…”

"And we must spread love across the earth with our burning warmth."

Xing slowly walked forward, a gust of wind blowing through her hair. She raised her hand to shield her eyes and looked in the direction of the sound. Xia Die rode the Death Dragon towards the tower, leaped, and landed in front of Xing. The Death Dragon lowered its head as she did so.

Xia Die put her hands behind her back, her cheeks flushed pink, "One last time, may I borrow your body temperature one more time?"

Chapter 425 Aesthetics Disliked by Everyone

Xia Die took the initiative to hug him, feeling the warmth from his embrace, and whispered in Xing's ear, "Thank you for making this wish come true for me."

"The place I am going to is the place people call a place of sorrow."

The dead dragon spread its wings and soared, carrying her towards her destined direction. A brilliant star fell, and the night sky of Stikosia was bathed in starlight.

"But with this heartbeat and the warmth of the embrace... I will turn the underworld into a gentle place of refuge."

The seed begins to sprout, breaking through the soil to become a new seedling, and then blooming into a beautiful flower. An egg hatches over time, eventually shedding its shackles and becoming a butterfly that dances gracefully.

Life is bursting with brilliance.

Xing loosened her grip, and Xia Die rode the dead dragon into the sky. The dilapidated tower was now covered in flowers.

"This brief moment of embracing is proof that I have lived."

"Farewell, Your Excellency. May we meet again in the new world."

[Fufu: What a breathtaking scene! It's as if I've witnessed countless lives grow from birth to full glory, finally settling into this pinnacle moment.]

[Star: Waaah, farewell, my Xia Die.]

[Xia Die: Your Excellency, even in the underworld, I can still communicate with you. There's no need to be so sad. I'm happy to protect life and death in this world.]

[Pella: You two finally hugged! I've been looking forward to this ever since that prophetic scene.]

[Firefly: Since you and Xing are friends, then you're my friend too. Miss Xiadie, my embrace is actually quite warm too.]

[Mimi: I want one too!]

[Star: Hehehe. Line up, those who want a hug, come one at a time.]

[Fireworks: Little Grey, you're laughing like a pig! The title "Galaxy Succubus" is truly well-deserved. Luckily, I only care about having fun.]

[Star: Hmph, don't rush, you're next.]

[Danheng: Death is also a new beginning.]

[Tian: Go go go, let's go! Riding the dead dragon, let's go! Little Butterfly, if you can see your mother, be sure to tell her that we are doing well now.]

[Bai E: Chasing Fire is a journey of constant loss. Wan Di, Xiao Die… they have all embarked on their own destinies. So… what about me?]

[Bluebird: See you tomorrow, Little Butterfly.]

Meanwhile, Ohmma, the primordial vortex.

Aglaia, with a mix of helplessness and acceptance, asked, "Was that grand yet absurd performance all you ever wanted?"

“I gave up everything for the truth, just to have this moment today.” That moment, Xia looked at her. “But you, as I expected, didn’t hesitate when faced with an opportunity to seize power. Just like…”

Aglaia chuckled, "...power-hungry like a fly that gnaws on rotten flesh."

"I didn't say that."

"But you already know what I said at the end? My arrangements for Bai E."

Xia did not deny it at that moment, "I lost an eye, but my vision is clearer than anyone else's. Your humanity is almost gone... you're not much different from me, this walking corpse."

[Star: But isn't Aglaia blind in both eyes?]