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

“Be glad, Serhith… I will use your soul to sow the seeds of doubt in the new world—”

The hand piercing his chest withdrew the spark of reason directly. He stood tall and proud, his body beginning to dissipate from his feet. But he remained fearless, gazing at the raised spark, laughing heartily, "—The project is now complete, and that's all I have to say."

The echoes of Xia's hearty laughter reverberate throughout the primordial vortex.

[Bai E: At that moment, Teacher Xia... we will definitely meet again in the new world!]

[Star: Right, since each cycle is shaped by Cephalus's memories, whose were the initial memories? It couldn't have been Laigushi, could it?]

[Mimi: I'd like to know too.]

[Mei: ...Could there really be a thirteenth Titan?]

[Legus: Where did you get this from? As the ruler of Onphalus, I can tell you definitively that it does not exist, nor will it ever exist.]

[Black Swan: Memory... has made its move. Miss Himeko, you and the two geniuses from the Genius Club, be careful, many memory users in the Flowing Light Memory Garden are preparing to break through to Onpharos.]

[Long Night Moon: Since you're here, then stay.]

[Laigushi: The long-hidden memories have finally surfaced. Madam, this is not a place for you.]

[The Robin: Beyond the story, who else is still around? It feels like a childhood discussion with my brother about which came first, the chicken or the egg.]

[Bell: I guess it's the Iron Tomb. As the source of the Orphalus catastrophe, it might be hiding a great secret.]

[Fufu: Didn't you guys notice that Titan of Time seems to know a lot? And that mother—is it March 7th, or someone else entirely?]

[Aglaia: Leaving a question before you die is quite fitting for a scholar.]

Outside Onpharos, the Star Train, Room March 7.

Black Swan comforted Himeko, who was standing nearby, "...Thankfully, she's still alive."

Himeko remained silent.

[Star: My March, why are you still in the ice? I've been spending months in Onphalus.]

[Walter: The difference in the flow of time inside and outside is huge. According to Himeko's concept of time, we may have only disappeared for less than ten days.]

[Feng Jin: Sanbao... Qibao, Miss March 7th, we will definitely find your memories. Gray Treasure has helped us so much, the Golden Clan will never stand idly by.]

"Was she like this when the train first salvaged March 7th?"

"The situation was very similar. Only back then, there wasn't a single person on the train who could diagnose her."

"But she still woke up naturally. On the bright side, maybe there's hope this time too."

Despite the hope the Black Swan spoke of, Himeko remained worried. "When I awoke from the ice, my memories of March were completely blank. I must prepare for the worst and never let the same thing happen again."

"Why don't you tell me your guess?"

Standing beside the frozen bed of March 7, the Black Swan said, "Although the evidence is not yet sufficient, based on the current situation... March 7, her memories may have been hijacked."

[Star: What?! Who dares to hijack March's memories?! You're asking for trouble! Let me catch you and I'll make you pay!]

[Long Night Moon: Heh, interesting.]

[Ling: My understanding is that the memories of March 7th are like a memory stick, which was then taken away by an unknown person, causing the body to crash.]

"Miss Himeko, imagine what would happen if someone lost their ability to remember?"

Charlotte: Could it be the camera? Wasn't the camera's memory card full before?

[Star: That's impossible, let me ask... (gently stroking the camera) March, March, March 7th... it didn't work at all.]

[Fireworks: Seriously, you actually believe that? I can only say, you're something else.]

Himeko shook her head. "I'm not a biologist. I've heard that there's a type of fish in Onvak that has a memory capacity of less than a second, forgetting everything it sees immediately. Perhaps something similar could happen?"

"Unfortunately, short-term memory and the inability to remember are completely different concepts. You may find it hard to imagine... an individual who loses their memory function becomes nothingness."

"Empty?" Himeko asked, puzzled.

"Everything in the universe can be interpreted through memory. This is the creed of the Memory Court, and the driving force behind the continuation of this destiny." The Black Swan provides its answer through memory.

"The past is composed of memory, and the future is also a possibility that will eventually be transformed, while the present... it never truly exists, but is merely an abstract expression."

"Therefore, when a person is affected by fate and loses the ability to remember... his physical body will also be affected. These ice crystals are one of the manifestations."

Himeko paused for a moment, then asked, "There's something I've never really investigated, Miss Black Swan."

“You led us to Onphalus, yet you have consistently refused to discuss your true purpose. Collecting memories… is not an answer that I find convincing.”

Chapter 428 Fusion of the Fire Seed

"Is Miss Himeko doubting me?"

"No offense intended, I was just offering a conjecture. But if possible, I would appreciate your honesty."

"In other words, it's time for me to prove my innocence..." Black Swan also understood that it would be difficult to convince the public if he didn't make an explanation, as the fate of the three people on the Starry Sky Train was currently unknown.

"The real reason is that Onfaros has special significance. In the eyes of some members of the Memory Court who hold extreme beliefs, it is... a perfect example."

Himeko was puzzled. "A perfect example?"

"A world that can only be reflected in the Mirror of Memories means having the right to keep it private. If those memory travelers were to grasp the secrets of Onpharos first..."

The black swan's gaze was profound: "They may unleash their ambition to transform more worlds into the same form."

I see. Himeko probably understands now. "You did your best to persuade the train to come to this star system in order to uncover the secrets and thwart these people's conspiracy?"

She nodded gently. "I kept quiet about it before because I didn't want to involve you all in the internal conflicts of Yiting."

"However, changing the world is by no means easy. Those extremists are probably not ordinary travelers of destiny; do they possess the power of messengers?"

Black Swan smiled. "Let's be even bolder. The person I'm talking about... isn't an isolated case, but an entire organization. They've already hooked up with Fu Li's little finger."

"Could they be the ones who kidnapped March 7th?" Himeko felt a growing unease.

“I’m not sure. At least, they can do it,” Black Swan emphasized. “I deeply regret what happened on March 7, but the deal I offered remains fair. Onfaros is still an excellent destination, and continued investigation may uncover the truth behind the accident.”

"Ms. Himeko, continuing our cooperation is the wisest choice..."

[Danheng: Whether it's the Memory Thief or the Incinerator, the Flowing Light Memory Court's goal is to transform Onpharos into a private memory domain.]

[Fu Xuan: I see. Onpharos is a world constructed from data and memories, so the people living here are naturally meme-like products, and may even possess the power of a star god.]

[Star: Ragus, you must hold on!]

[Paimon: Huh? Star, why are you supporting Rikushi? He's clearly a villain.]

[Star: With Laigus here, Onpharos won't be destroyed right now, but it's hard to say about those from the Memory Court; they only have a thirst for memories.]

[Long Night Moon: That's only if they can enter Onphalus; the Memory One must die.]

[Black Tower: What a daring bunch of destiny travelers. It seems the Black Swan's experience was real; they dared to peek into the memories of those above the Commander with just that faint meme... The Fourth Mirror!]

[Fourth Mirror: Hehe, this is a feast delivered right to my door, I love it!]

[Wendy: One Onpharos has managed to unleash so many messengers. Imagine the scale of the battle against the Iron Tomb; it would likely affect even the surrounding star systems.]

[Bai E: It seems I need to speed up my efforts to improve my strength.]

[Black Swan: My initial purpose was simply to preserve memories, but I never imagined it would drag you into such a massive vortex. I will spare no effort to help you find what happened before March 7th.]

[Danheng: I hope you don't have any hidden motives.]

A powerful sensation washed over Black Swan as if ice water had been poured over her. She quickly turned to look at Onfaros. It was... Fu Li's aura.

"What happened?" Himeko asked, puzzled.

Black Swan gazed at Onfaros, a cloud of worry creeping over her brow. "...I take back part of what I just said, Miss Himeko."

“We did make a deal, but I also dragged you into an unforeseen crisis… Please accept my apologies.”

Himeko: "The situation... has changed?"

“Fuli… His gaze just swept over Onpharos.”

[Star: You guys are moving so slowly, you're two or three versions behind. Fu Li's glance was a long time ago.]

[Hanabi: Oh dear, our Miss Memory has messed up. Haha, does the great Lady Hanabi need to save the people of Onphalus from this misery?]

[Feng Jin: No, Hua Bao, I'm worried you'll put us in a terrible situation.]

[Firefly: Starbaby, where are you? I've finally entered Onphalus.]

"Heh, Aglaia, I told you you'd regret this." Katniss's face was grim, her hatred for the Golden Blood barely concealed; she wanted nothing more than to destroy everything here.

"The hatred of each generation of Katniss bursts forth in her; she wants to merge Onpharos into the endless abyss of the Iron Tomb."

"Bring me that deaf-mute girl. Also, send a message to Aglaia: either she dies, or the little girl dies; there is no other choice."

"Yes!" Four shadows vanished in an instant; they were all purgers under Katniss's command.

She slowly walked to the girl's side, gently stroked her delicate cheek, and then slapped it hard. "Pray that your adopted sister is willing to give her life."

"Blood trickled from the corner of the little girl's mouth. She stared at Katniss with her only eye, enduring the pain and stubbornly refusing to utter a sound."

Suddenly, a meteor tore through the sky, burning fiercely as it fell. A fiery domain unfolded, and the Sam mech slowly rose, wiping away the remaining flames from its arm. It looked around, and its signature mechanical voice rang out.

"Excuse me, where is this?" Firefly apologized. "I'll definitely pay for the damage I caused." Then, upon closer inspection, she exclaimed, "Wait, you're Katniss! That bastard who tried to harm my Starbaby!"

"The deaf-mute girl with a swollen, red face came into Sam's view, and a rage surged in Firefly's eyes. 'You deserve to die! Onfaros doesn't need scum like you. The Code of Ohm can't govern people from outside this world.'"

"What...what do you want to do!" Katniss couldn't muster a single thought of resistance, her whole body trembling with fear as she slowly moved towards the corner. "Here, take the girl. Aglaia told me to go and cause her trouble."

"The firefly inside the Sam mech puffed out its cheeks, 'Pah, scum. Liar.' It leaped into the air, scorching flames gathering beneath its feet, 'Heavenly Fire Bombardment!'"

"A pillar of fire shot into the sky from where they landed, while Firefly carried the little girl and flew towards the holy city of Ohm. Star has already contacted her."

"At the same time, at the heart of the cosmic vortex."

"Also present with Bai'er are Aglaia, Feng Jin, Tinin, and Walter. The four of them are closely monitoring Bai'er's condition."

Aglaia spoke softly, "Bai'er, if it really doesn't work, you must give up immediately."

"Ah—!" Bai E's entire body was scorched red by the heat of the fire, large beads of sweat rolled down his face, his hands clenched so tightly that the veins bulged, and he roared to the sky, "I... must endure it."

"This is the third spark he has fused... rationality. He has been preparing for it ever since he made the decision. The first spark he fused was conflict, and the second was romance."

"He will integrate the power of the twelve flames into his body to prepare for the final battle."

Chapter 429 Projected Data Spiritual Body

Black Tower Space Station.

Lady Black Tower stood before the fourth mirror. "Oh? This is quite interesting. I didn't expect a mere memory thief to have so much hidden in his head."

"What's even more interesting is that the words 'Onfaros' also appeared in her subconscious."

After watching for a while, Sunday asked Walter, who was standing next to her, "This lady... seems to enjoy it. Does she do this often?"

"It can't be explained in just a few words," Walter replied softly.

Black Tower, whose thoughts were interrupted by the two, did not turn around. "What are you whispering about? Did you even consider that I heard everything?"

Walter apologized, "Excuse me, Ms. Heta, would you mind sharing your discovery?"

In front of the fourth mirror, Black Tower turned to the two with an unfriendly attitude, "Hmph, it's the Starry Sky Train that needs our help. Even if the methods aren't so conventional, you'll have to put up with it."

"Getting back to the point, I used the fourth mirror to thoroughly search the mind of the memory thief and reaped a rich harvest."

“Onfaros—not only does this man know about it, but many other people who remember it are also interested in it.”

The Black Tower lady, with a hint of arrogance and smugness, said, "I tried searching in her consciousness database and found these words: Eternal Land, Land of Rejection, Memory Court's Private Collection..."

"It seems that Miss Black Swan is indeed hiding something," Walter deduced.

"Since I can't find any useful clues about this mysterious Onfaros from the outside, I might as well pay him a visit."

"You intend to travel to Onpharos in person?"

“Yes, but not like you foolishly try to break through with your physical bodies.” She gestured to the mirror beside her. “See this? The Black Tower Magic Mirror. With their help, I can complete spatial warp without leaving home, projecting my data spirit into every corner of the galaxy.”

"Of course, that's assuming those corners are within the service range of interstellar peace communications. It's a joint technology."

On Sunday, with a seemingly simple-minded demeanor, he uttered a high-EQ remark: "I see. Your temperament is indeed more...indoor-oriented."

Black Tower stood in front of the fourth mirror again. "Although that star field is not covered by the company's network, the train itself can serve as a signal base station. Here, give me a star map coordinate."

"Then, let's just wait and see what happens."

[Vivian: Why do I always feel that Lady Black Tower's voice sounds somewhat similar to Lord Phaethon's? But if it's Phaethon, he must be just as powerful.]