Xing Tie: Wait a minute! How come Weng Xing has two saviors?

“It should be…it should be possible,” she replied cautiously, her tone tinged with uncertainty, “but…this space seems to have its own ‘capacity.’ I sense that within one cycle, the total number of words that can be inscribed and preserved seems to be…no more than twelve.”

She tried to find a metaphor that the children could understand: "It's like...like a treasure box that can only hold twelve of the most precious gems. If you try to stuff too many in at once, exceeding its limit, it might...bang—all the gems will shatter."

"Twelve?" Tibo's eyes lit up immediately. "That means, besides *us*, there are eleven 'spots' left? Doesn't that mean everyone will have the opportunity to leave something they want to say to their future selves?"

She clapped her hands happily, feeling genuine joy at the discovery.

Looking at Tibao's pure and hopeful smile, Xi Lian was also infected by this innocence.

Her initial caution eased, and she nodded, a grander and more romantic vision taking shape in her mind.

"Hmm, it seems...it really works." A gentle smile curved her lips, and her eyes sparkled with eager anticipation.

"And if that's the case... since I can initiate this for you, then perhaps I can make this... a tradition. So that in each of your reincarnations, when the Golden Descendants come here, they can not only see the message left by their previous 'self,' but also leave behind what they want to say to their future 'self'..."

At that time, the pink-haired girl who made this promise had clear eyes, a bright smile, and a heart full of impulse and joy to weave a romantic miracle that would transcend time for her friends.

She never expected that this little act, which started on a whim and was a bit playful and tender, would accompany her through one cycle after another.

She persisted like that... for over thirty million times.

Chapter 240 The Group

Xi Lian stood alone at the highest point of the "Eye of Dawn and Dusk". She gazed at the sky that covered the world before her, and the memories of that warm promise from the beginning receded like the tide, leaving only the cold and hard reality.

“I have done everything you asked.” A deep voice broke the silence from behind. Caiuslana’s figure appeared silently, like a gathering shadow.

His tone was completely flat. "Then, I hope you will no longer stop me from doing what I want to do."

Xi Lian didn't turn around, but a bitter smile appeared on her lips.

"You...you really won't hold on any longer?" Her voice was soft, almost carried away by the wind. "The endless cycle of reincarnation...perhaps it will end soon. New hope has appeared..."

“My true companions,” Caislan interrupted her, a hint of sadness in his voice, “had already perished completely in the previous cycle. How could I… possibly survive to reach this so-called new world?”

Then, his words were calm, revealing only the determination formed after repeated tempering.

He has decided to dedicate everything he has left to the destiny called Caislana, to fuel the flames of "destruction" that will consume everything.

This wasn't just his choice.

In countless past resets, those beings also known as "Kauslana" ultimately followed the same path—a path of "destruction" paved with their own lives rather than the bones of their companions.

Ohema, in a quiet hospital ward.

"Ancestors... Lady Aglaia, and Lord Krydella, Lord Hathaway, and other demigods."

"The decision has been made: to journey to the 'Eye of Dawn and Dusk' and vanquish the Titan of the 'Sky'—Aigler. The mission our people have carried since leaving the Eye of Dawn and Dusk... will be accomplished today."

Feng Jin sat by the hospital bed, looking at Seneos, whose breath was barely a whisper, her tone respectful yet filled with barely suppressed excitement.

“Is that so…?” Seneos’s voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible, as if it would be cut off at any moment.

However, Feng Jin clearly saw that her eyes, which had become cloudy due to old age, were unusually deep and bright at this moment, as if starlight flowed within them, piercing through the mists of time.

“Ancestor, you were one of the few warriors who faced the body of the god Aigle and survived,” Feng Jin asked cautiously. “For this expedition, do you have any special points to note that you can advise us on?”

Seneos's lips moved, her voice even fainter, like a mosquito's buzz.

"Children...group..."

"What?" Feng Jin didn't hear clearly for a moment, and couldn't help but lean even lower.

With her last breath, Seneos repeated, her voice soft yet carrying a weighty, almost prophetic quality:

“The group, the child… when an individual… cannot bear all the burdens, only… the group can share them…”

Feng Jin frowned. She felt that Seneos always spoke the word "group" with a musical intonation.

Just as Feng Jin was about to ask Seneos something more, the crisp sound of metal armor clashing came from outside the ward.

Toot, toot, toot.

The Holy City Guardian standing at the door knocked gently; the sound came through the door panel:

"Miss Feng Jin, Ms. Aglaia and the others are about to depart. Please go and meet them as soon as possible."

"Okay! I...I'm coming right now!" Feng Jin hurriedly replied, got up quickly, took one last look at Seneos, who seemed to be asleep on the hospital bed, and left the ward with the last words she had not fully understood in her heart.

At the Kefal Plaza in front of the holy city gate, the assembled troops were already ready to go.

"Why won't we go together?" Xing asked Aglaia, hands on her hips, her face full of resentment, as she made the final arrangements.

"Even Bai E, who isn't a demigod, and Wan Di and Huang Di, who were originally supposed to be stationed in Xuanfeng City, can go! We can definitely help them too!"

Aglaia rubbed her temples wearily. Ever since Ohma was forcibly invaded by that fire-stealing brute and her fire was directly taken away.

She exhausted herself trying to calm the anxious public and deal with the various panics and rumors circulating among the people. She even only had time to visit Sai Feier once, albeit briefly.

Aglaia patiently explained:

"Xing, the most important reason I don't want you to go is that the flame of 'Years' resides in you and Mimi."

Her gaze swept over Xing and the small pink creature on her shoulder. "Whatever the man in black's ultimate goal is, stopping him from collecting all twelve sparks is our safest course of action right now."

She paused, her tone becoming even heavier: "Moreover, as you probably know, even when the three of us—Haethrine, Krydera, and I—joined forces, we were unable to do anything to him, or even stop him from leaving so easily. Faced with such an enemy, we must gather all available high-end combat power and hold nothing back."

"What about Uncle Yang and Dan Heng?" Xing pressed on, unwilling to give up. "Why do they also want to stay in the Holy City? They are very strong!"

"This is exactly what I'm going to tell you next," Aglaia said, looking at Walter and Danheng beside her, her tone carrying the solemnity of a heavy responsibility.

“Originally, regardless of the situation, at least one demigod must be stationed at the front line of Suspended Peak City. But... recently, the Black Tide has inexplicably stopped its attacks completely, which is an unprecedented anomaly.”

"Given this uncertain situation, it would be unwise to continue to disperse and station key combat forces abroad. But we cannot simply leave the people of the Holy City unprotected."

Her gaze swept over the three members of the train crew: "We have already witnessed your strength in our previous joint operations. Therefore, at this critical moment, I would like to implore you to act as a hidden defensive line during this period, keeping an eye on the situation in the holy city of Ohmma on our behalf."

"Please rest assured, we will only take a few 'Tibos' to assist in the battle. Most of the rest will stay behind to maintain the basic operation of the Holy City. We will not let you handle all the complicated affairs."

"Oh... okay." Hearing this explanation and entrustment, Xing was still somewhat eager to try, but she understood the importance of the matter, so she could only nod and accept the task of staying behind.

Chapter 241 Stars

When the Sky Clan's iconic, magnificent rainbow, leading to the sky, shone through the window and fell upon Seneos's peaceful face on her sickbed.

This elder, who witnessed the rise and fall of the Sky Clan and lived for an exceptionally long time, finally closed his eyes and passed away.

In the final moments before her life's flame was extinguished, the flow of time seemed viscous in her eyes. Her long life flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern, finally settling on a crucial juncture that determined the fate of her, and indeed the entire Sky Clan—

How was she able to resolve the blood feud between the people of Hui and the people of Yu, a feud that had lasted for countless generations?

Why did she possess such prestige and charisma that her originally divided and opposed tribesmen willingly followed her, obeyed her commands, and completed that almost miraculous escape from the control of "Eye of Dawn and Dusk" Aigle?

Perhaps it was because she looked up at the sky and saw the "stars" when she felt extremely lost about her own future and the future of her people.

"The Eyes of Dawn and Dusk".

Crydella's exquisitely crafted boots finally touched this desolate and ancient land, where the wind howled, carrying echoes of history and a barely perceptible Titan's oppressive aura.

Aglaia's expression was serious, golden threads flickering between her fingertips. "The 'Romantic' threads haven't yet captured any trace of that Fire-Stealing Walker."

"But we must remain highly vigilant. He led us here; he certainly wasn't just a bystander."

Kerudela tilted her head slightly, her gaze sharp as a knife, piercing through the thin clouds and looking directly at the high point of this ancient battlefield.

"Aigler's aura is undisguised; it gathers there... But even with such madness and rage, it couldn't escape being corrupted by the black tide?"

"What should we do now?" Saifeier flexed her wrists. The many abrasions she had sustained in her previous fight with Caiuslana had already healed thanks to her powerful demigod regenerative abilities. At this moment, her eyes burned with an eager fighting spirit.

"That mysterious man in black summoned us here, but then disappeared without a trace? We've brought so many people this time, we're sure we can get revenge on him for what happened last time!" She was still resentful about being so easily suppressed before.

Heather remained calm, assessing the current situation, and offered a pragmatic suggestion: "I think that since the Fire Thief is temporarily in hiding, we might take the opportunity to deal with our immediate objective—to defeat the Sky Titan Aegler in order to collect the 'Sky's' fire."

In this way, regardless of whether a conflict breaks out with that fire-stealing traveler later, we will have an important bargaining chip and more say in the matter.” Her gaze swept across the crowd, seeking consensus.

Just as the demigods were discussing their next move, Wan Di, from a slightly distance away, turned his gaze to Bai E, who seemed rather silent beside him.

He knew his close friend and knew how devastating the sudden departure of his childhood friend had been to him.

"I heard... Xi Lian's sudden departure had a great impact on you?" Wan Di's voice was not loud, but it carried the concern between brothers.

Bai E sighed softly, a sigh filled with helplessness and a hint of undisguised disappointment. "Yes..."

He admitted, "She just left like that, without even a goodbye or an explanation. I tried to look for her and asked everyone who might know a clue... but unfortunately, I haven't received any concrete information so far."

His gaze casually swept across this unfamiliar land, as if hoping to suddenly discover that familiar figure in some unknown corner.

“Your Excellency Bai’e, please try to put your mind at ease.” Feng Jin comforted her gently from the side, “Life is unpredictable. Perhaps, at some unexpected moment, Your Excellency Xi Lian will appear before you unharmed?” She tried to convey a glimmer of hope.

"Thank you for your kind words, Feng Jin." Bai E returned a somewhat forced, grateful, bitter smile. He knew it was meant to comfort him, but the worry and longing he felt couldn't be easily dispelled by words.

“Alright,” Wan Di suddenly spoke, his voice regaining its usual calm and decisiveness. “This is not the time to indulge in personal emotions. Let’s put these things aside for later.”

His gaze swept over Bai'er and Feng Jin, and he said in an unquestionable tone, "Now, our primary task is to defeat the Titan of the 'Sky'—Aigler."

He emphasized this point, his tone protective, "You two are not demigods yet. Facing a battle against a Titan, you cannot afford to be careless. If there is any danger, don't be reckless. Remember to hide behind me immediately."

"Tsk," Bai E pouted in dissatisfaction upon hearing this, and retorted habitually, "It's as if I'm weak right now... I'm a 'savior' who has experienced a lot of battles, okay?"

Despite his stubbornness, he knew in his heart that Wan Di was doing it for his own good. The tacit understanding and trust forged through life and death led him to gently nudge Wan Di with his shoulder and whisper, "But... thank you anyway, Wan Di."

On the way to defeat Aigle,

Heather walked to Cerrudra's side, her voice tinged with barely perceptible concern, and asked in a low voice, "How many more times can your little treasury support the full exertion of the 'Law's' power?"

Krystra stood ramrod straight, though a barely perceptible hint of weariness crossed her face. She answered in a tone that was both teasing and bitter:

"If we consider the eight million euros I have in my private vault... using it dozens more times shouldn't be a problem."

The Liheng Coin, the legal tender of Ohm, is imbued with the power of "law" in its minting and circulation, and is also a consumable for her to use her powers.

"Dozens of times? You know that won't be enough to handle the upcoming battles," Heather bluntly stated.

“There are still more than 30 million pound coins in reserves in the public treasury of Ohmma… I know that you have never wanted to be bound to the position of ruler of Ohmma again, and you no longer want to be that high and mighty 'Caesar'.”

Her voice softened, filled with understanding, yet also with an undeniable sense of responsibility: "But now, your people need your protection, and Ohmma needs a pillar of stability. They... need a 'Caesar'."

Krydella fell into a brief silence.

Finally, she took a deep breath, and when she looked up again, her eyes held only the decisiveness and resolve of a ruler.

“I understand.” Her voice was clear and strong. “I am here for the Dawn and Dusk Eyes as ‘Caesar’.”

For Onphalus, she was willing to take up the crown again.

Chapter 242 Ten Thousand Enemies: It's so satisfying to demolish other people's houses?

Aegler, whose mind was being repeatedly tormented and ravaged by the endless murmurs of the Black Tide, was suddenly awakened from his deep sleep.

A familiar yet abhorrent aura stirred its senses like a pebble thrown into stagnant water—it was the Sky Clan that had once turned its back on it and fled this land!

At this time!

Just when that damned, tormenting whisper of the black tide finally paused for a moment, allowing it to curl up and gain a brief respite!

These very people who once abandoned it dare to return to its territory!

What do you mean?! A surge of provoked rage instantly overwhelmed any remaining rationality.

You were the ones who wanted to leave in the first place! Why are you back now?

Let me tell you, this is called aggression!

Apart from that strange couple who appeared out of nowhere recently, whose mere presence made it feel that it might be completely annihilated if it made a move, no one has dared to so blatantly "invade" its territory!

Fury replaced exhaustion, and a chaotic will drove its massive and twisted divine body.

Its metal wings flapped suddenly, shrieking through the air with a powerful, divine force, and charged fiercely toward the direction from which the aura of the uninvited guests was coming!

"Attention! Aegler's position has moved! Extremely fast! Three thousand meters away!" Aglaia's urgent warning broke the heavy silence above the "Eye of Dawn and Dusk".

The atmosphere in the entire team instantly became tense!

"Two thousand meters!" Aglaia's voice rang out like a death knell.

Upon hearing the sound, Wan Di strode forward without hesitation, his imposing figure standing like the most solid bulwark at the very front of the group.

He clenched his fists, bumped them together as if warming up, his eyes sharp, his muscles tense, ready to deal with any possible impact.

“One thousand meters!” Aglaia’s tone became even more urgent, and everyone could hear the sound of the enormous object approaching at an alarming speed!

At the end of the line, Arabi, with his mountain-like body, sank slightly as his massive feet slammed heavily onto the ground.