Chapter 1105

「「Speaking of which, to witness a new demigod standing before one's eyes… it's truly unimaginable. 」」

「「You should also get ready. 」 Wandi said, "——'Conflict' has been grasped by humans. One day, they will also be able to touch the 'Heavens'. 」」

「「…Do you think I can do it? 」 Fengjin instinctively avoided Wandi's fervent, hopeful gaze, lowered her head to look at her own toes, "After all… even my ancestor, that hero of the epic, could not conquer the fire seed of Aglaea. 」」

「「You have a very good relationship with those few demigods; you should understand this principle: the means to seize divine authority have never been limited to swords and spears alone. 」」

Fengjin forced out a faint smile: "Always so direct, Lord Wandi. Please rest assured, if fate truly designates me, I will make preparations."

「「By the way, you came to see Lady Tingning and Lady Tingbao, right? They're not here; is there anything you need me to relay? 」」

Wandi shook his head: "No need. I've already bidden farewell to Aglaea; coming to see the oracle is merely out of courtesy."

Fengjin blinked: "Farewell…?"

「「I will return to Xuanfengcheng to oppose the Heichi; I fear I will not return to Aohema again. In that case, there is something I would like to ask you to relay. 」」

「「Please go ahead, Lord Wandi. I will convey your words verbatim. 」」

Wandi lifted his gaze to the distance: "——Tell them, there is no longer a need to scout the enemy rear with one's flesh. Only a single message is needed, and the blade of heavenly punishment will point toward Aohema's enemies."

After bidding farewell to Fengjin, Wandi came again to bid farewell to Xiadie.

「「I have stepped into my own destiny ahead of you, Xiadie. 」」

Xiadie anxiously asked: "Do you… sense Senatos?"

Wandi regretfully shook his head: "What a pity, I sense nothing. Throughout these long ages, you have been painstakingly searching for it, yet you never thought to ask me to try something?"

Xing - Star

「「Death refuses to extradite me. If you send me to the underworld, perhaps I can find some clues on the way back. 」」

Usopp - Usopp

Zoro - Zoro

Repatriation? That word is quite interesting. Could it be that he isn't instantly resurrected after being killed, but rather his soul must set out from the underworld and slowly return to his flesh?

Robin closed the book in her hands, brows slightly furrowed: "If that's the case… perhaps Wandi could truly help Xiadie search for the tracks of the Death Titan along the way. But doing so carries too great a risk…… Nobody knows whether Xiadie's 'touch causes death' ability would affect Wandi, and moreover, during Wandi's death, his flesh would continue to be destroyed by enemies."

"Eh? Turns out resurrection is so troublesome." Usopp curled his lips, he slightly imagined Wandi's soul running between the underworld and the mortal realm, how far is the underworld from Xuanfengcheng? If one had to make a round trip each time they died, that would be too troublesome.

Zoro, while wiping his sword with leather, calmly said: "For such a heaven-defying ability as resurrection, this isn't really troublesome. Moreover, this guy can now wield the Blade of Heavenly Punishment, his power has risen a notch; killing him isn't that easy either."

「「Hmm… speaking of Wandi's earlier remarks, I feel he is well suited to walk the path of 'Preservation'. 」 Nami leaned on the ship's mast, gazing up at Wandi's back, "... possessing great power, the first thought is not to exploit ordinary citizens in the name of 'protection' to amass funds and establish one's own 'order', but to selflessly go to the front lines to fight the Heichi foes. Do you understand this feeling? I think he is more 'Preservation' than the company. 」」

One silently patches walls in space, another silently opposes enemies alone in Xuanfengcheng. Moreover, Klipper also has the qualifications to become the big boss of P50 of the Interstellar Peace Company, but he is a star god, and the star god's perspective makes him utterly indifferent to the notions of these company folks—to some extent, he is practically identical to Wandi; if one were to dispel the chaotic substances shrouding the exterior of Ouroboros, Wandi might be able to embark on the paths of Hunt and Preservation.

"You're right." Robin gave a helpless smile, "But perhaps this is exactly the difference between 'god' and 'human'? If the company were to inherit the divine power of the Conflict Titan, they would surely find a way to use that power to generate more funds for themselves—they would want to be both the strongest demigod of Ouroboros and the richest demigod of Ouroboros."

Underworld - Underworld

「「Xiadie gently shook her head: "I won't do that, Lord Wandi. Death is not a game. 」」

Interstellar Peace Company P50 - Interstellar Peace Company P50

「「So, you intend to return home alone, Lord Wandi? 」」

「「Returning home… perhaps. Now Xuanfengcheng is not only my hometown, but also the destination of my destiny. 」 Wandi lifted his head and said encouragingly: "Keep at it, Xiadie. Go accomplish what you must accomplish, so that the hardships we have endured along the way may bear fruit. 」

「「I will, Lord Wandi. 」 Xiadie closed her eyes and gently wished: "May we meet again beyond the warm western breeze. 」」

After bidding farewell to Xiadie, Wandi also said goodbye to Hatohonos, hoping he would continue to watch over Blanc on the road ahead; he now has a premonition that Blanc's fate will be heavier than anyone else's.

Then Wandi came to the bathhouse of the two Pioneers; he had never had the chance to thank them in person.

Your Excellency - Your Excellency

「「Foreigners… no, Pioneers—I am about to set out for Xuanfengcheng. If all goes well, perhaps we will never meet again. Thank you for everything you have brought to Ouroboros. 」」

「Dan Heng quite understood his situation: "Reexamining the past, striding confidently toward the future—I have also experienced this kind of struggle. Although I never had the chance to have a heart-to-heart with you, having gone through so much together… Wandi, you are likewise an ally of the Pioneers. 」」

"This meaning is extraordinary. I also wish your 'pioneering' to be invincible in all endeavors."

"..."

Xing stared at Wandi seriously and carefully, as if they had something to say.

"Heh... what are you thinking? Let me guess."

Based on past experience interacting with her, Wandi guessed she would say some arrogant nonsense, so he confidently said: "Are you going to spout wild talk again, Pioneer?"

But unexpectedly, Xing drooped their eyebrows, putting on a pitiful look:

"... Without you, how can we live? Wah wah wah."

"..."

Wandi held their forehead; even though they were mentally prepared, they still couldn't accept it for a moment.

Dan Heng had already gotten used to it: "If you don't know how to respond, just smile."