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

[Magic trick: You're not allowed to speak.]

[Ring: It's that time of year again for this love-hate relationship between the two of them... no, they're not in love.]

Aglaia sighed, "Yes, after a thousand years of burning, I am long since ashes. Facing the last great enemy, Aigle [Sky]... only he can unleash a blazing fire that can rival it."

Kiana: Heavenly Fire...unsheathed!

“It seems this is our last chance… Why don’t we break down our barriers?” A glint flashed in Xia’s eyes. “Would you mind if I resonated with your spark, Aglaia?”

At that moment, Xia Nian activated her alchemy technique, sensing the message transmitted by her spark through resonance.

Before long, his expression changed. "This... how is this possible? With such a weak soul... you must be insane."

“Just as you can drag your dead body forward desperately for unfinished business, I also have my reasons for doing so.” Aglaia didn’t care at all, and even smiled.

“Before Bai’er grows into the prophesied leader, I must maintain the journey of fire and lead the people… even if it is just an empty shell, and can only move forward a few steps.”

After observing her condition, Xia Du couldn't help but sigh and rub his forehead, "I had expected this, but I didn't realize you had fallen to this state..."

"Ha... How ironic. If we had communicated like this earlier, we could have avoided a lot of misunderstandings."

[Bai'e: If Teacher and Aglaia can reach an agreement, I really can't imagine how easy the journey to the Fire Chaser would be. Wan Di and I would probably only need to be competent warriors.]

[Feng Jin: Alas, there are no "what ifs." I hope they can be friends in the next life.]

[Ying: Isn't the next life a Titan? Then Teacher Xia's trial won't be about beating up the Romantic Titan, will it? Or will the Romantic Trial be about causing trouble for the Rational Titan?]

[Tibo: Aya, these past thousand years have been tough on you.]

[Tining: We made your favorite food; you can enjoy it with us tonight.]

[Zhongli: Lady Aglaia's soul is nearing its end. The soul is humanity; as a romantic Titan, she has completely lost the romantic qualities she should possess.]

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

[Aglaia: That's what I thought too. You're growing much faster than I expected.]

[Sephiroth: Seamstress, I don't want you to die. I can use trickery to deceive Onpharos. Let's leave Ohma and spend this time peacefully.]

[Aglaia: Sefaria, you and I both know this is our destined fate.]

"But putting aside all our ideological differences, on this matter, I always agree with you—"

“About Bai E.” Aglaia understood instantly.

“Exactly. He is a born hero, and his ability to understand people far surpasses yours. I can assert that he is more suited to be a leader than you, and only he can accomplish your mission…”

That moment, Xia said regretfully, "It's a pity that he is a man cursed by Meneta. But according to my guess, his terrible aesthetic of wearing red and green and being flamboyant should not hinder you from creating the world again."

“Congratulations to us for reaching the same consensus at the end of our respective destinies,” Aglaia agreed wholeheartedly.

"Your reaction makes me want to wave goodbye and say goodbye."

[Ling: Is Bai Er's fashion sense really that bad? Can someone give me a direct comparison? I'd like some pictures.]

[Star: Yellow jacket, purple pants… My name is Bai Er, remember that. Oh, and your socks are yellow and purple too, maybe… cough cough, partner, I don’t know anything.]

[Bai Er: But I think it looks really good, comfortable and stylish.]

[Robin: Even Teacher Xia questioned your aesthetic sense, Bai E, it seems you're really not suited for styling. Learn from my brother, he'll definitely look cool.]

[Star: Yeah, my brother-in-law looks really good in that outfit, a total heartthrob.]

[Sunday: (Furious) ...Who's your brother-in-law! Answer me, Trail Blazer, what did you do to my sister? She's just a child...]

[Robin: Brother, no, we're just good friends.]

[Xia Die: Hehe, this is the first time that Teacher and Lady Aglaia have reached a consensus. Lord Bai'e, all I can say is... as expected of you.]

[Fireworks: You've changed, Xia Die. Now you even sound a bit like Xing.]

Chapter 426 Reunion in the New World

“Aglaia! We’re back—” Bai’er led Xing, Danheng, and Tining into the heart of the cosmic vortex.

"Let's welcome our great hero, Xingba, who has risen from the ashes."

Aglaia glanced at Naksha to the side and said, "I hope he didn't hear your comment just now."

"Hmph." Xia didn't hide anything. "I'm not criticizing him like this for the first time—it's good to know your own limitations."

"Among those traveling with you, it seems Xia Die is not among them." Aglaia looked slightly dejected, and Xing lowered her head, immediately understanding.

At that moment, Xia also realized, "It seems that she not only proved herself for me, but also fulfilled her mission for you."

Xing nodded. "I believe she has always been by our side."

Bai Er: "...I agree."

“Though fate cannot be rewritten, I have still written the final rhyme for my narrative…” Aglaia looked at Tinin, “My master, please recite the divine oracle for us. Star, please also offer us that burning flame.”

"You are the only life she has saved during her thousand years of walking on the earth. I think... no one is more worthy of this noble duty than you."

Upon hearing this, Xing stepped forward and walked to the basin in front of the tide.

[Xia Die: Death has finally returned to its rightful place. I have lived up to Lady Aglaia's expectations and contributed my strength to the Fire Chaser.]

[Aglaia: Butterfly, you've always done a great job.]

[Xingqiu: Now, is only rationality, the sky, and the world left? It seems the journey to pursue fire is nearing its end, and the hidden schemes of the ancients are about to surface.]

[Rin: I love Xia Die so much, I really want them to be reunited. Onpharos is a story that belongs to all of us.]

[Mimi: I'm really looking forward to it too, good luck!]

[Bai'e: The Sky Titan Aigle, whose temperament is said to be as unpredictable as the weather. Hopefully, this will end smoothly.]

[Kainese: Heh, just you wait. The Flame of the Necromancer will never be given to the Golden Blood. Let us merge with the Iron Tomb and unleash our fury upon the entire galaxy.]

[Saifei: Then you'd better watch carefully, meow.]

Tinin chanted the oracle, “Behold, gods who have returned, or those who are still gazing into the distance! Today, we bring you these souls that have laid bare their truth.”

The scorching flames of death sank into the basin of water, the vortex of creation began to flow again, and amidst the dazzling starlight, the constellation belonging to Senatos was illuminated, and Onphalus's death returned to normal.

Bai Er murmured, "The constellation that belongs to death..."

"To be precise... it's about death and life." Even at the very end, Natsumi still remembered to fulfill her duties as a teacher.

"Look! That's..." Bai E suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of his eye.

Dan Heng: "That's... a butterfly?"

Xia immediately denied it, "No, it's just a divine echo... She came for the trial?"

The phantom of the butterfly walked up to Xing, recited the Titan's allegory, then looked at her tenderly before disappearing from everyone's sight.

"What...did she say?" Bai E asked, puzzled.

Tinning translated: "It says...the cold shadow of death has been illuminated by me."

Looking up again, only the constellation of death shone with golden light. This was because she had become a true Titan, while the other Golden Blood were merely demigods who had inherited divine power.

"Let's go. The road ahead will be bright, and a flame that never dies. Don't forget..."

[Gold Sand: Ha, why are you always halfway through your sentences? Don't forget something?]

[Star: Far Butterfly, you are the best god! Now, of the fully-formed Titans of Onpharos, only the dead Cenatos remains.]

[Bai E: There were so many farewells today. Watching them disappear before my eyes one by one was truly heartbreaking.]

[Gui Naifen: At least there wasn't a scene of us killing each other. Please don't tell me we'll have to kill our own comrades in the end; that would be too cruel.]

Xia shook her head at that moment, "Heh, and in the end, things turned out like this... It's my turn next."

“…I won’t stop you,” Aglaia said softly.

Bai'er's eyes were filled with sorrow, "Teacher, you..."

"What's with that expression? Weren't you here too?" Xia was completely relaxed at that moment, showing no fear of death whatsoever. "Alright, let's finish the execution as soon as possible—so as not to bring shame to the sacred laws of Ohm and delay my creation of a new world."

[Rin: No, Natsume-sensei, you were being way too casual back then. That was death.]

[Hu Tao: He actually thinks he shouldn't die so soon?]

Bai Er emphasized, "Teacher...you'll always be like this."

“I don’t understand. If your theory is true, then you, as a Titan, should have no memory of your past life… So what’s the point of becoming a god?”

"Of course. Even if I truly forgot who I am, I would still be extremely intelligent." Xia said with a touch of arrogance, "Finding memories of my past life? That's a piece of cake. Besides, don't I still have you?"

[Star: You'll still like the Earth Beast, right, Natsu-sensei?]

[Magic trick: That's natural.]

In contrast to the teacher's ease, Bai E was now very confused. "I still can't digest what you said at the conference. Even if it's true... things reconstructed from memory can't be equated with the original painting."

"Then I'll tell you now: you're wrong."

At that moment, Xia offered her own explanation: "What exactly are we? I say, the Golden Blood are the future Titans, and vice versa, but this answer obviously only applies to us."

"And what about ordinary people? To them, what exactly are we?"

"The essence of the world—the soul—is like invisible seeds, recording a person's partial memory of the world itself. And we are the sprouts that bloom from these seeds, the towering trees that grow from them."

Bai E understood immediately, "This...is the meaning of the intelligent species?"

"Indeed. When our bodies are born, they become a new extension of the world. Thus, our seeds are sown in someone's memory and will be sown in the hearts of countless people in the future."

"Just as seeds are affected by their environment, our appearance may differ in many memories, but the part we carry will remain unchanged, because that is the nature of the world itself."

"To eliminate our existence, the world itself must be destroyed. However, there will always be one person who will live on with his perfect memories..."

“That person is you, son of Cephalus—this is the meaning of the Titan who bears the world.”

"So, bear the weight of this world on your shoulders and live on. Don't let down those you cherish, don't let down Ms. Kanori—and most importantly, don't let my theories be disgraced."

After that moment of Xia's explanation, Bai'er's goals for the future became clearer.

He patted his chest, his eyes resolute, "My teacher, I swear to you: I will lead everyone to reunite in the new world."

Chapter 427 The First Wise Man

"Hmph, very well." At that moment, Xia looked around at everyone one last time. "That's all I have to say. Farewell, everyone, until we meet again in the next life."

Aglaia: "Farewell, great performer. May Serhith defend your thoughts."

Seeing what she did, Xing decided to pay tribute in the same way, "May Ceres defend your thoughts."

He turned to Sersis and asked, "Are you satisfied, Your Excellency Titan?"

“Of course. I hereby swear to witness that Anaxagoras of the School of the Tree of Wisdom has already triumphed over the trials of reason.”

"Therefore, I also give you this advice—you will transcend to the ultimate purity and return to corruption and bitterness."

Xia couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. "Ha, this is what you call a divine oracle? It sounds like it's just a retelling of everything I've accomplished in the past, present, and future."

“Cerseis, Cesis, you are indeed nothing special.”

Sersis was already used to his teasing. "Ah... after all, you have transcended to the ultimate purity. Have you left me even the slightest bit of leeway?"

"Hmph, you flatter me."

"However, I still have a question..."

[Paimon: Between Serhith and Naksha, who is the true Titan of Reason? Why does it feel like she knows less than Naksha, and she's more curious than I am?]

[Cersei: This... I was testing you.]

[Danheng: Reason is not the same as wisdom. At that moment, Xia's understanding had already exceeded what Onpharos should have, and cannot be judged by common sense.]

[Magic trick: Having a good eye.]

“I knew it.” Xia crossed her arms. “Tell me, what’s the problem? We might be thinking about the same thing.”

"Since you dare to declare that we, along with the world itself, are born from the memories of others... then, in whose memory will the first sage take root and sprout?"

Xia burst into laughter at that moment, "How should I know?"

"Ahhhh..."

"However, since you are curious about this, let our sons behind us investigate on your behalf."

At that moment, Xia took a step back, clutching his chest with his right hand. An alchemical array unfolded, and his soul, like quicksand blown by the wind, emitted a dazzling light from his chest. He knelt on the ground and looked up at Titan.