Chapter 1093: Weng Falos 3.1 (139)

"I originally planned to return to the Holy City and discuss strategy with Aglaea. This is a siege, and we need more people's help."

Dan Heng suggested, "How about we follow the previous division of labor: Feng Jin and I will stay to receive reinforcements. You take the rest back to the Holy City and tell Aglaea your plan."

"Ti Ning will also stay in Chongyuan. That way, if any progress occurs, both sides will have support."

After the arrangements, Xing and Bai E immediately returned to Aohema and went to the Cloud‑Top Heavenly Palace to meet Aglaea.

Upon meeting, Aglaea said sternly, "You should have consulted me first, Bai E."

"Aglaea, let's not harshly criticize little Bai… Aohema's situation is extremely dangerous."

"I know. It's hard to imagine that the two Titans humanity can rely on have been struck down in such a short time… the golden thread is tighter than ever, as if it could snap at any touch." Aglaea paused, "Bai E, your plan… time is pressing, keep it brief."

Bai E recounted Na Ke Xia's discovery before everyone.

"Not only hunting Titans, but also stripping them of their fire seeds…?" Ti Bao frowned upon hearing it.

Bai E nodded, "Yes, just like the Fire Pursuit Journey… Professor Na Ke Xia believes the emergence of the fire‑stealing wanderer may be a sign of Heichi's further spread."

Aglaea: "Regardless of the hypothesis's truth, it is far more formidable than imagined."

"This madness is also our opportunity: since the fire seed is its target, humanity can lure it into a trap. When we headed to Chongyuan, Professor Na Ke Xia had already taken Seshis's fire seed out of the Holy City and rushed ahead to the battlefield to set up."

Aglaea narrowed her eyes, seeming intrigued: "Tell me, why do you think the outcome won't be another fire seed lost?"

"Because this time, the great power from beyond also stands with us…" Bai E turned to Xing, "…the key is her."

Xing blinked his large eyes: "I have a star core; can it masquerade as a fire seed?"

Bai E smiled faintly: "Of course, but we also need your other companion."

"Oh…"

Mimi, under everyone's gaze, actually began to speak coherent sentences: "Could it be… talking about someone?"

"I see. Bai E, the 'battlefield' you just mentioned… could it be Xuanfengcheng?"

"Exactly. You all should recall that Xing and her partner performed astonishing miracles in the Nicadoli battle, awakening Xuanfengcheng's past. That is the key to victory—we will reuse the old technique, using Olorinis's power to open the gate of bygone days, lure the enemy in… then seal the fire‑stealing wanderer in the Maze of Time."

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Genshin.

"Hmm… that sounds like a decent plan, but what if it fails?" Nico gently stirred his tea, "Every plan carries risk, especially against an enemy whose hidden cards are unknown. I still think we should add another safeguard… at least ensure the rational Titan's fire seed is absolutely secure."

Farga said, "But I think this plan is reliable; if we can trap him in the Maze of Time, at least he won't be able to affect reality."

"No, Mimi is using Olorinis's power, but the problem is… the fire‑stealing wanderer has already killed Olorinis, who can guarantee he cannot wield the power of the 'Time'?"

"Nico, no need to be so nervous; Olorinis's and Mimi's powers are still different, I think." Alice, seated at the other end of the long table, smiled faintly, "Think about it… Mimi is a creation linked to Fuli, and her grasp of 'memory' power may even rival Olorinis's. Moreover, although the fire‑stealing wanderer seized the fire seed, he has not passed the Titan's trial to become a Demigod of 'Time', so he may not fully command Olorinis's authority."

"Makes sense." Nico was also persuaded by those words; he recalled how Bai E had temporarily absorbed the 'Conflict' fire seed, and although he could store the fire seed in his body for a short time, he felt nothing, as if the fire seed had vanished inside him…

"But you're also right; this plan sounds feasible, yet it's hard to guarantee the fire‑stealing wanderer won't bring some other 'surprise.' Earlier we speculated that Ti An used the Hundred Realms Gate to send it away, perhaps preserving Aohema's peace for a few months." A cold sweat slipped down Alice's temple, "But we didn't expect… after just a day or two, it came back to kill again."

"Although Bai E's plan is excellent, we must also be prepared to use force as the final 'negotiation' method. That guy doesn't seem to have completely lost his mind; if possible, it would be best to create a chance to talk with him and find out why he is seizing the fire seed."

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"Indeed, Olorinis has already fallen, and Janus's divine power now belongs to Aohema. As long as we can reclaim the fire seed, the swordsman will have no means of escape." Aglaea nodded approvingly, "It's not a bloody showdown but a victory through ingenuity—very clever."

"Little guy, can you do it?"

Mimi thought for a moment, "You mean throw the black fellow into the past and then seal him? Because the memory fragments can open the entrance, that's no problem, but the rest… can only be said—believing that with me and Xing together, anything can be done!"

Xing raised an eyebrow, "Really? Then I'll make a wish—"

"P‑please!" Mimi's two tiny hands emitted light, waving in front of her, "Do you feel everyone's eager gazes? In such an important occasion, we can't disappoint them!"

"You look quite excited… seems you have confidence." Aglaea paused, then continued the previous topic, "Some of you may not know: while my master disappeared, the Senate has already issued an emergency. Kaines's faction also learned of the Tree Court affair and has begun covertly rallying; they may act before the next citizens' assembly."

Ti Bao worried, "What are they planning…"

"Short‑sighted ambitionists probably think the utility of the golden‑blooded is waning and are preparing early moves, right? One day we'll also have to face the 'human' issue. But… not now. I have dispatched Xiadie to rush to the Senate with a message. With her there, it should temporarily steady the situation."

"Bai E, I hope we can reach consensus: we must capture that fire‑stealing wanderer in one stroke and claim the victory. Afterwards, when facing the Senate's challenge, we will also have our own trump card."