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"Huh? Oh, right, right!"

When the two found the box containing the oracle tablets, they discovered that the items inside had vanished, which gave Xi Lian a clue as to what she was looking for.

The Lost Realm is said to be accessible only to the innocent, and it is the home of the mischievous fairies.

After tricking Bai E into entering, only Xi Lian and Xing remained at the scene.

Xing: [You're not one of the masterminds behind this, are you?]

Upon hearing this, Xi Lian immediately revealed a sly smile.

[If I were in your shoes, what would you do?]

This answer also reminds people of classic tropes in many works.

"What do you mean, 'a girl in disguise'?! Could there really be something wrong with Xi Lian?"

"But if it's still pink after cutting, it won't fit back together."

"Wow, I want to see a 'wife-chasing-after-the-cremation' scenario!"

"The fact that she didn't seem to have any doubts about this [also] suggests that Xi Lian at least knows something."

Of course, Xi Lian brushed this off as a joke, and then she heard him say something else.

But even if fate is irrevocably predetermined, and no matter where it takes the world, as long as we face it together, there's nothing to be afraid of, right?

So, if you're willing...

Hmm~ never mind, it's nothing. If fate truly begins to change... then I'll ask you to listen to my request again, okay?

Leaving behind a message that resembled a flag, the two began to enter the tree hole maze, where a lavender-colored Mimi quickly appeared to greet them.

Bai'er: [Doraemon, Lailami, Milami, Farami... Ah, it's been so long since I've seen these adorable little guys.]

The strange and unusual name that Bai E remembered so clearly made people sigh in amazement. So, Mimi is actually a race?

After following the guidance to the village chief Mimi and finding the oracle, its appearance is exactly as described in the players' hands.

Afterwards, the village chief declared that a great calamity was about to befall Onpharos, so Xilian began to divine. Several cards, including [The Weaver], [The Door Craftsman], and [The King], were taken out. Among them, the echo of the oracle card told the wishes of each of the Golden Children.

Some wanted to live a relatively comfortable life as young ladies, while others hoped that their insidious political enemies would no longer appear in the new world, a sentiment echoed by many viewers.

Some even dreamed of becoming Titans of the new world, prompting Bai Er to exclaim that they were indulging in excessive fantasies, a thought that even Xing Du couldn't help but remind them of.

Keep your voice down; he'll be your teacher from now on.

As for the other echoes, they immediately displayed an aggressive demeanor.

Wan Di (King): [Bai E? Why are you so hesitant and timid, asking such a childish question as what your wish is?]

Upon hearing this, Bai E, who didn't recognize the other person yet, immediately looked aggrieved.

【Huh? What did I do wrong? Is there something wrong with me? It's you who's talking to me with such contempt right from the start...】

[Uh...buddy, don't tell me I'll become close with this shirtless, arrogant guy—maybe we'll end up together?]

This scene brought a smile to everyone's face.

"The guy without a shirt, hahaha!"

"Our Crown Prince can wear whatever he wants! (Hanging Blade Battle Cry)"

"They can start bickering even though they've never met; they're destined rivals."

"Not very proficient, about 70% proficient (in physics)."

"The word 'wish' doesn't exist in the dictionary of those who work at Suspended Peak!"

For Wan Di, who had no particular wishes, the only thing he cared about right now was the sword strike from the Fire Thief's back before his death.

Wan Di (King): [Bai E... never mind, seeing your confused look, you probably don't understand anything at all.]

Let me tell you my current wish: If I have the chance to duel him, I will demand that he fight me fair and square, and I will personally cut off his mask.

Although Bai E didn't quite understand, he silently remembered everyone's wishes, and these last happy moments were about to end.

When Bai E received the card that belonged to the savior, the entire scene trembled.

The Black Tide has arrived. After following the answer in his heart, Bai E chooses to raise his sword to protect those around him.

It was at this moment that Laigushi's figure reappeared.

[Savior, what a pity, what a lament—]

Even if fate decreed that the boy would bear the weight of the world in the future, he could not become the hero who brought the dawn.

Chapter 680 The First and Last Recreation

After a brief period of joy as Bai'er returned to the Erimit, the Black Tide began to sweep through the once isolated village.

Rikushi: [Follow them, Lord Star. Witness the first step taken by the man destined never to be a hero on the path to salvation.]

Please witness this memory to the very end with your own eyes, and take in its initial fate...

[Thus, you will understand why his so-called ideal of saving the world was destined to bury it.]

The initial ending, highlighted in yellow, describes the scene at the very beginning of the cycle of reincarnation.

A blood-red sun, withered wheat, a burning village... Bai E wields his sword and fights monsters, the seemingly endless monsters around him causing golden wounds to appear all over his body.

Bai'er: [Where...is everyone...?]

Just as Bai E was trying to find the others, he heard a familiar voice coming from the mouths of the monsters in front of him...

Just like the brutal scene Bai Er described in his first speech, although it was just a set of data for the audience outside the situation, for Bai Er, all those in front of him were his fellow villagers who had grown up together.

This scene was also somewhat heartbreaking to watch.

"My God, I can't imagine how desperate Xiaobai must have been!"

"This is the scene when Xiaobai was giving his speech!"

"Although it's a classic scene from zombie movies, it's still too cruel for the people involved."

"So this is the first cycle of reincarnation? The original novice became the Fire Thief and went to the next cycle?"

In the end, amidst despair, the hesitant boy finally decided to set off, heading towards the initial battlefield with his companions.

After responding to Jin Zhi's call to travel to the Holy City, Bai E threw himself into the battle against the Black Tide, which was also the time when he first encountered his Golden Clan companions.

Act Two: The Trial

In the month of Gate Pass in the year 4926 of the Light Calendar, Wan Di led his isolated army to join Ohma. In order to fight for the rights of his people and not let them be inferior, Wan Di decided to challenge the Holy City to a duel.

As for the duel to face off against countless enemies, it just so happens that Bai E is chosen. It just goes to show that these two truly love dueling...

However, Aglaia and Tinin felt that fighting was not a good idea, so they decided to use another method.

Tinin: [A true warrior knows when to lay down his weapon. The just Tarranton will preside over this duel and decide the victor; you only need to each place one thing on its scales...]

Just like when Xing and Bai E were searching for the Titan of Time, this time we need to give something even heavier than the fate of the world.

It's not a battle, but a contest of bearing the will of the world.

This puzzled Bai E at the time. He didn't understand why Lady Jinzhi would let a new recruit like him participate in such a competition.

This is because Aglaia knows the oracle, so she pays close attention to every Golden Child, since anyone could become the person prophesied to be.

So Tinning, who was standing nearby, offered comfort, saying that we should just listen to our inner voice.

When they reached the two ends of the scale, Wan Di decided to hand over the Suspended Edge Seal Ring, while Bai E, after much deliberation, decided to hand over the Oracle Card of the Savior.

It was at this moment that Xi Lian suddenly appeared beside him and greeted him.

Hi, it's so nice to see you here!

Seeing Xi Lian, who should have died in the Ai Li Secret Pavilion, appear here, Xingdu felt a sense of illusion.

Xing: [Is this really the Onpharos I know?]

Xi Lian: [Why do you look so incredulous? Could it be... you miss me?]

Everyone was excited to see Xi Lian appear here.

"Xi Lian! Alive! And outside the Ai Li Secret Pavilion!"

I miss you, Lao Xi!

"So this is the very first cycle of reincarnation, which is why Xiaobai hasn't transformed into the Fire Thief and killed Xilian yet?"

"Now that you mention it, the parts that follow seem really terrifying..."

"By the way, what's the meaning of that final note? It seems to only appear when it's talking to us."

After Xi Lian appeared, the other party confirmed Bai E's choice to place the oracle tablet, but hatred and painful past alone were not enough.

Xi Lian: [We must also weigh the future on the scales.]

Let our common comrade, together with the savior, step onto the scales of justice.

Can I ask you for a favor?

This unexpected request sparked a discussion among everyone.

"Huh? Me...me?"

"We've used this scale before, haven't we? It doesn't seem to work."

"But for Bai E right now, I am the future!"

"Apart from Bai E and Xi Lian, no one else should be able to see us right now."

"Wan Di: You're cheating!"

Upon hearing this, Bai E also began to express his opinion.

I will risk everything, my comrade, let's become heroes together.

So Xing stood there with her hands on her hips, swaggering around. No one noticed anything unusual; all they could see was a card of a savior on her.

Wan Di: [Interesting, very well—if you can beat me with this one card, from now on, I'll call you by these three words!]

The final result was as expected. With Xi Lian's high emotional intelligence, the grand ambition of being called a savior was interpreted as everyone's expectation, including Wan Di's Xuanfeng clan, which also gave Wan Di a way out.

Afterwards, Aglaia and others appeared, announcing the addition of another member of the Golden Clan.

At this moment, Lai Gushi suddenly appeared once again.

Lai Gushi: [You must have already realized that what just happened is completely different from your journey of chasing fire.]

Come, your seat is ready, please take your place: After thirteen heartbeats—

The heroes' ship will ferry them to the final scene.

Time seemed to have been moved forward, and when Xi Lian's voice appeared again, the journey to chase the fire had come to an end.

Xi Lian: [They say that there should be as many heroes in this world as there are stars in the sky...]

But now, only we are left.

The Kuroshio Current has finally swept across the world...

In the scene, Bai E, wielding Qin Chen, and Xi Lian, holding a ritual sword, appear on the edge of a cliff, gazing at the apocalyptic scene before them.

Bai E: [With the isolated force of Xuanfeng holding the western front, it won't fall anytime soon. The effects of the magic arrays that Teacher Xia set up in the north and east before his death are still unknown, but I believe in him. As for Ohma...]

[There's no need to worry about Aglaia. Even in her death, she remains the noblest demigod, her romantic web unbreakable, and the citizens of the Holy City have answered her last wish, throwing themselves into the defense.]

[Let us go, Cephalus has offered its fire. For the sake of Omphalus, we must complete the rebirth before the next gate opens!]

Seeing this scene before them, everyone naturally understood that this was the scene before the rebirth.

"At that moment, Teacher Xia, how did you revert to your former self again..."

Truly fleeting

"Why does the whole team always have to die in the end? (sad)"

"Look closely at Xi Lian's hand; it's the crescent-shaped sword that Hei E is holding!"

"This must be the place where the world was first created, right? It looks like Xiaobai hasn't turned evil yet, so the Black Calamity hasn't appeared."

"Then I'm a little curious, where did the original Cefalfa come from?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is finally going to happen."