Chapter 1087: Wengfalusuo 3.1 (133)

Compared to saying goodbye to one person… watching many people disappear one after another before your eyes is far more heartbreaking.

But after all, 'moving forward' is the predetermined result of Janus's trial; *we* have never had a retreat." Tibao forced a smile. "Aglaea, don't be sad about saying goodbye to us—we had already agreed on that, right?"

Aglaea nodded, her lifeless eyes flickering with a fleeting sense of desolation: "It won't be long before I might no longer be able to taste sadness."

……

At the same time, somewhere in Aohema.

A sound of footsteps rang out behind Nachaxia.

Teacher Nachaxia, long time no see.

Nachaxia slightly turned their face: "Who are you?"

Bai'e smiled and reintroduced themselves: "Long time no see—I'm the student who overturned the classroom in the soul physics lecture."

Nachaxia turned around, not surprised: "Oh, it's you."

"No way, Teacher, I just said it offhand… you really remember this?"

"You still remember your silver tongue. You didn't come just to catch up, did you?" Nachaxia got straight to the point.

Bai'e was somewhat surprised: "You noticed all that?"

"Of course, you only beat around the bush when you have ulterior motives."

"Not at all. I've come sincerely seeking guidance, as always..." Bai'e lowered their smile, their gaze gradually sinking: "Please, enlighten me: everything you know about that black-robed swordsman."

"Hmph, rumors spread fast." Nachaxia let out a light sigh. "Too bad I know nothing about it; all I can tell you is that it wears a black robe, wields a heavy sword—probably a heavy sword—shaped like a twisted half-sun… and carries a strange dagger, like a crescent moon."

After saying that, Nachaxia pulled a piece of black cloth from their pocket and handed it to Bai'e: "Here, take this—it's the loot I snatched in a sneak attack, a gift for you."

Bai'e saw the black-clad swordsman's hem, their hands trembling slightly: "No mistake… that's it. It burned Aolixie to ashes, slaughtering everyone."

Nachaxia kindly advised: "I urge you not to play the hero. Right now in Aohema, probably no one can match them."

"Did that Titan say the same?"

"Hmph, at first no, but after experiencing its might I also bowed out. Even if I summoned a deity, I could hardly withstand its blade… that inconceivable power isn't like any Titan's blessing."

"Are you suggesting… it comes from outside Wengfalusuo?"

——

Spirit Cage.

"Indeed… Nachaxia and Bai'e also share a similar thought. That black-clad swordsman's power has nothing to do with Titans; they are a Pathwalker… no, they are an Envoy!"

Xutong was extremely excited, as if they had just obtained definitive proof; it's hard to imagine what an exuberant expression lies beneath that mask.

"Heh, so you think they're an Envoy of which Path? Or you still don't know?" Shanda snorted harshly, arms crossed: "I don't think they're an Envoy—none of those Envoys lack world-destroying power. What makes you think the Golden Heirs and Titans could stand against an Envoy at full strength for thousands of years?"

Xiadu also agreed with Shanda's view, adding: "Yeah, even if it's not something like Hellspring or Godlord Day—those monsters that can easily let Path power engulf an entire galaxy—any Envoy we know of could destroy a civilization unreachable by space. If those Hunt members made a move… General Feixiao estimates one arrow could shoot Aigle down from the sky."

That speech actually convinced Xutong, who leaned back in annoyance and plopped onto the sofa: "…So you mean they're just a somewhat stronger Pathwalker? But judging by the power they've shown, they don't seem to be someone who's only walked a single Path."

"Correct. Mimi said they are 'Memory' itself, 'destroying' others' homelands—that's the legion's style, also possessing 'Abundance' restorative power… just from those few encounters on Tree Courtyard, they're at least someone who's walked three Paths simultaneously." Baiyuekui said lightly.

"Three Paths… that's almost catching up to a Star, right? A Star only has the four Paths of Destruction, Preservation, Harmony, and Memory." Xiadu clicked their tongue in amazement, only marveling that there are still masters in this universe.

"But a Star isn't their opponent." Shanda's expression was grave: "Frankly speaking, not even a Star, even if those few joined forces they might not be able to kill them; we have too little intel on them. I think as long as that guy doesn't actively attack Aohema, we should avoid them—avoidance may be shameful, but it's useful. First we'll take care of those Titans that urgently need dealing with, then talk."

"Xutong, beneath the mask, pursed their lips: 'Tsk, there's a saying: can you dodge the first and the fifteenth? This black-clad swordsman isn't a fool; they won't just wait for you to obediently gather the fire seeds and sit around for the Golden Heirs to recreate the world. So the best plan is to set up a trap in advance, ambush them, gather all advantageous forces, concentrate and annihilate them! Once they're taken down, maybe the Heichi will also dissipate.'"

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"Not impossible. Just like Heichi, right?" Nachaxia said.

Bai'e placed their hand on their chest, voice unwavering: "…No matter what, that is an enemy we must defeat."

"We?" Nachaxia lowered their eyes, gave a bitter smile, and shook their head: "Don't get your hopes up, Bai'e—no one wants to see you die horribly under its blade."

"As long as that guy exists, they will threaten the Holy City and the Ember‑seeking journey."

"That remark made Nachaxia frown, narrow their eyes, and adopt a stern expression: 'You know I don't believe—'"

"——You don't believe the so‑called oracle, I know." Bai'e interrupted the teacher's words: "But I'm seeking your help not because of Aglaea or Tibao's orders… I only want to rid my sworn‑to‑protect city‑state of a menace, nothing more. The tragedy of Tree Courtyard must never happen again."

……

After witnessing the youngster's resolve before them, Nachaxia's expression visibly relaxed. He let out a light sigh, his tone finally softening: "Please, sit. Since you're sincerely seeking guidance… then I'll tell you one more thing."