Chapter 1072: Weng Falos 3.1 (118)

Fate/Wei Gong family's meal.

"These two... is Na Ke Xia being serious? Their relationship has become this bad?"

Na Ke Xia's attitude was rather unexpected; Yuan Ban Lin thought they simply had a poor relationship, but didn't expect it could get this bad.

The better the bond between the rational and romantic Titans, the stronger the contrast. Lin originally thought this would somewhat affect their relationship, but now it seems this "influence" is racing irreversibly in the opposite direction.

"The root of their split should still lie in that oracle and their attitude toward the Titans; if they could reach consensus on the oracle, their relationship would likely improve a lot, right?"

Listening to this almost fairy‑tale notion, Archer, sitting nearby, said lightly, "That's impossible. Aglaea's stance on the oracle is subtle: she doesn't fully believe it, but with Heichi gradually invading the world, she lacks a better salvation strategy. Compared with other methods, the Fire Pursuit Journey is a clear‑goal, feasible path to salvation. As for the Titans..."

"Na Ke Xia has probably already been disenchanted with the Titans. To him, Titans aren't deities but far more powerful, stronger beings. They can be studied, discussed, killed—yet they don't require worship. The only thing someone like him would worship... is truth."

Someone like him, if given the chance to step into the cosmos and study at the Institute of Erudition, could perhaps become a scholar of Laatio Professor's caliber.

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"Lord Xing, this trip to Shu Ting... too many unexpected events occurred. We never intended to drag you into danger, let alone confront Heichi..."

"We survived, and Heichi is no more than that," Xing said confidently, nodding.

"Sir, Heichi must never be underestimated. Heichi is Aohema, the great enemy of all Weng Falos. In the past, the forces of the Conflict eyed the Holy City greedily, yet undeniably, those war‑bound kin also held Heichi back outside Xuanfengcheng."

"Now that Nicadoli's flame is absent, Heichi resurges... As the academy‑city-state that has studied Heichi most deeply, Shu Ting is far from a pushover, yet it has toppled within days, leaving only a city of heroic spirits' blood and tears... The trial of the Conflict is imminent; I hope Wandi can decide soon."

"The terrifying enemy of Shu Ting is also a creation of Heichi?" Xing recalled the black‑robed swordsman's agile skill, which was unbelievably strong.

"Lord Ti Bao set out on a journey to resist Heichi, but since the journey began, traversing countless city‑states, they have never faced such a formidable foe within Heichi. Perhaps the fall of the Conflict has secretly sparked an even more terrifying influence..."

Recalling the previous encounter, Xia Die frowned slightly, "As for me... I sensed a strong aura of Death on it—not because it's linked to Senatos, but perhaps simply because it has repeatedly held others' deaths in its hands."

"Speaking of Senatos... Lord Xing, there is another matter I wish to confirm with you," Xia Die's face suddenly flushed, and she lowered her head shyly, "You should already know the curse I bear... I was born as a shadow of Death, a lethal toxin that all living things avoid... But back then, in Shu Ting, when you took me..."

"... I'm just curious why Lord Xing isn't affected by my power?"

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Jujutsu Kaisen.

"Xia Die's curse is...?"

"Death," Ming Ming brushed aside the braid on his face, a faint smile curling his lips: "Everyone avoids close contact with Xia Die, and when she fights, merely touching an opponent makes their body continuously collapse and decay... It's practically a guaranteed technique within her domain."

Shaozi said lightly, "The difference is that this is a guaranteed 'Death'—ah no, not anymore. Xing currently has no Death, though the reason is unclear, likely involving Xing's core."

"A guaranteed Death... wait, I just recalled someone," Hu Zhang's mind sparked, and he clapped his hands; a former companion's silhouette slowly surfaced in his thoughts.

Ri Che Kuan looked up slowly, "I thought of it too, Hu Zhang, you mean Blade, right?"

"Yes! If Blade were bound with Xia Die... wouldn't Blade achieve permanent Death?"

"..." Yi Gu sighed softly, helplessly holding his forehead, "Leaving aside whether Xia Die would even want to wander the streets carrying corpses all day... Hu Zhang, this binding's ultimate result will most likely become a fleeting, fleshly immortality clashing with Weng Falos' Death authority..."

Ming Ming found it interesting: "Essentially it's a question of whether the Abundance fate or the Death Titan holds more authority..."

"Blade's immortality is similar to Wandi's, but the former is a conclusion drawn after countless mirror‑flow blade‑cuts, whereas Wandi... it's still unclear if he can reach the same level; if he can, Wandi has great potential to join the 'Abundant Spawn'."

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"You didn't mention it, I wouldn't have remembered..."

Xia Die lowered her head apologetically, "Sorry, my question was too abrupt. Throughout my life, I've constantly wondered: what does Death mean to me, and why am I so intricately linked to Senatos..."

"After traveling for several days, Lord Xing must be exhausted, right? Please set aside the tragedy of Shu Ting for now and rest well for a day."

"..."

Returning to the private bath palace, Yuan Yuan Xing saw Dan Heng standing on the balcony, pondering.

Dan Heng had already heard of the anomalies in Shu Ting; during the days Xing was absent, he had been compiling the Shu Ting research data brought by Feng Jin.

"I discovered something interesting. Remember? The sky of Weng Falos was sealed by a Titan; Ai Ge Le... its existence isolates this world from the heavens. As for Feng Jin's ancestors... they seem to be sky priests who worship Ai Ge Le. To find a way back to the Starry Sky Train, perhaps she can offer more clues."

"You look exhausted; it's better to get more sleep before tomorrow's departure..." Dan Heng said, then suddenly recalled something and added, "... by the way, I've heard some rumors... if you plan to wander out, I suggest avoiding the high‑temperature bath pool first."