Chapter 1008: Weng Falosi 3.0 (54)

Along this road, how many times has it been because of a companion's selfless sacrifice and mutual support that they could reach today?

On the other side of the deck, watching Dan Heng successfully solve Ouro Nisi's puzzle, Na Mi couldn't help but exclaim, "Dan Heng is so clever, to think of that."

"Yes, say it or not, Dan is the brain of the train trio." Luo Bin sat in the rocking chair, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth, "Dan Heng is still too authoritative in deciphering this; at first I even thought Xing Cai was the ultimate answer to the puzzle."

If San Yue Qi were here, she might also make the same decision as Dan Heng, but perhaps she'd just take her own camera and try her luck.

Na Mi: "Xing was once glanced at by several star gods, so theoretically she should be one. But in fact, 'star gods' seem ineffective in Weng Falosi; in this closed, isolated world, perhaps even Tai Tan doesn't know of the star gods' existence."

Luo Bin frowned, lost in thought: "No, my view is opposite to yours. Tai Tan must know of the star gods' existence, and even this outer layer of chaotic matter is likely the work of Tai Tan. My conjecture is that this world was not created by Tai Tan, and even the myths were written by them before being spread to humanity. As for their purpose… probably just to maintain dominance over humans."

"But they didn't anticipate the Heichi crisis triggered by the star core, which led to the Golden Descendants' centuries-long Fire Pursuit Journey."

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"The four left the room and pressed on; as they passed through a corridor, Ouro Nisi's voice rang again in their minds, and almost simultaneously, an odd sensation began to stir everyone."

"…What is this…"

Dan Heng rubbed his head: "It feels like a cold current seeping into the mind, a hand with a hundred fingers stirring memories."

"Those who have a perfect life might enjoy this kind of interference…" Xia Die said as she pushed open the door ahead, and the four finally arrived at Ouro Nisi's hideout.

"This is a place that resembles a cliff."

"It's hard to imagine that within the Three-Phase Hall there could be such an open space, as if standing in a valley; there are no borders, no visible end, nothing to focus on—only a thin layer of gray‑white mist clinging to the ankles and drifting slowly."

"Ouro Nisi!" Bai E shouted into the boundless space, "Help us, Tai Tan! To prevent this world from being destroyed by madness!"

"Ouro Nisi continues to resist, repeatedly refusing."

The four arrived at a nearby platform, and suddenly a striking blue light rose from the mist, illuminating the fog‑shrouded space like a sun; the glow, like the eye of a colossal being, silently surveyed the intruders from the depths of the cold mist.

"A rational Tai Tan… truly mysterious and majestic."

Bai E looked up and shouted to Tai Tan: "I have crossed countless gate paths, I have already faced the judgment of the Scales. 'It has declared me innocent, it has granted me fruit'—Ouro Nisi, we beg your aid!"

"Nicadoli's madness is pushing Weng Falosi toward its end. It has cast aside honor, replicating itself by insane means, intending to destroy the Heavenly Father and the civilization it shelters. Please reveal the past hidden by the mist and guide us to a way to extinguish the madness!"

"Golden Descendants… angry, cruel, dark heroes… you follow that cursed oracle, treating me and my kin as prey… under the pretense of salvation, you seize the fire seed… leaving us to endure boundless loneliness here…"

"Leave… leave. Even if the world shatters because of it… I will not aid a pack of butchers."

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Fu Li Lian's burial.

"From Ouro Nisi's perspective, saying it that way doesn't seem problematic."

Zan Yin thought carefully, and if he were Ouro Nisi, the current situation would be equivalent to a hunter who slaughters his own kin coming to ask him how to kill his kin; such a request could never be agreed to, no matter how you think.

…Moreover, it's humans who constantly employ him; the hatred must be unimaginable.

From Bai E's viewpoint, all Tai Tan are targets to be killed, merely a matter of order. Who knows whether Bai E might, after obtaining a way to resolve the Tai Tan dispute, turn the sword against herself?

"The cursed oracle… Ouro Nisi does not recognize the oracle heard by the Golden Descendants? Could the oracle's appearance have nothing to do with the twelve Tai Tan?" Fu Li Lian looked up at Ouro Nisi's massive eye, "…Ouro Nisi seems to know something. If possible, I truly hope it could stand from the Tai Tan's perspective and share some information about the oracle with humanity."

Aglaea also believes the oracle is problematic, but as the world's end draws nearer, she no longer has time to doubt or verify its authenticity. If Tai Tan could have a proper discussion with humanity, perhaps many questions about Heichi and the oracle could be answered in advance.

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Bai E's fist clenched tightly.

In those eyes, always gentle and a bit youthful, something hot and sharp now burned. He let out a long breath, as if he had grasped something.

"I see. Indeed, a god‑slayer seeking a prey's aid is such hypocrisy. Sorry, madam, but we have no time… If negotiations fail, I will have to take your fire seed and peruse the sealed past within it myself."

Xia Die still wanted to say, "Bai E…"

Bai E closed his eyes, cutting off her words: "Wandi doesn't know how many lives have already been sacrificed, Xia Die. My hesitation is cruelty toward him. I'm sorry, Ouro Nisi…"

Bai E drew his long sword, ready to point it at Ouro Nisi, when suddenly a camera's click sounded nearby.

Everyone's eyes darted toward Xing; Xing, quick‑eyed and swift‑handed, snapped the photo and immediately put the camera away, pretending nothing was wrong while scratching his head.

Dan Heng: "..."

However, accompanied by a whisper from Ouro Nisi, Xia Die instantly sensed that Tai Tan's reaction seemed odd.

"Mother… Mother?" Xia Die turned with a puzzled expression and said to Xing, "Sir, could you step forward? Ouro Nisi seems to be calling you."

"Mother? Mother…"

Bai E was equally bewildered, his gaze flickering between Xing and Tai Tan: "What on earth… is happening?"