Chapter 1182

Xiao Xiao Die, although we don't know what your previous journey was like, Ti Bao always says it must have been very heavy, very heavy, a journey that frightens people. Ti An said earnestly, "But, Xiao Xiao Die, you no longer need to be afraid; because, on the Fire Pursuit Journey, we are all by your side!"

"Yeah…" Xiaodie gently stroked the crayon drawing in her hand, "Seeing Ti An's gift, I realized… since embarking on the Fire Pursuit Journey, all along the way I have gained so much I never dared to imagine."

"I first gained many companions, first had the hobby of handicrafts and keeping mementos; first shared a meal with others, first entered the market and bought a chimera doll I had liked for a long time, holding it as I entered dreamland…… first wore the robe personally woven by Aglaea, first took a walk with Ti Bao, Ti An, and Ti Ning, first blew the evening wind and watched the stars with Miss Fengjin, first tended the earth beast together with Xing……"

"With all these firsts, when I look back… my life seems to have changed from hundreds of years, decades, to every minute, every second…… Clearly I've taken many photos…… but they are all black-and-white landscapes, not a single picture with everyone."

Saying this, Xiaodie lowered her gaze: "If only I had known… I should have taken more……"

Xing took out San Yue Qi's camera: "Well, shall we take a photo now?"

Ti An nodded excitedly: "Ti An, yes! Ti An likes Xiao Xiao Die, likes taking photos with Xiao Xiao Die."

Wandi shook his head regretfully: "Unfortunately…… we are both lost souls… unable to leave a portrait in the mortal world."

Xiaodie: "... I think so too."

Mimi said sadly: "We've come to this point, yet we still have to leave regrets… don't do this kind of thing!"

"There will be no regrets……" Xiaodie carefully placed the drawing in her palm, "This colorful painting… surpasses any portrait in the world."

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Death God

"Hey hey hey…… how does she give the feeling, inside and out, that she's already prepared to die, with no intention of returning??" Heiqi Yihu's whole body jolted, his eyes becoming clear: "... Does Aohema still need her to take over the Titan's divine post??"

"Nobody plans to complete the Titan trial anymore, letting 'death' disappear—returning to Aohema is no longer important to her." Jingshang Zhiji sighed softly, "……As long as we can bring back the fire of death, her wish is fulfilled, and probably no one else will be able to pass the trial of the death fire."

"Right, Dad." Heiqi Yiyong walked into the living room carrying the sliced fruit platter, "You can think about it carefully… after eliminating death, Xing could survive, and the moment Ke Xia lacks a heart, she might also live. The wish of lasting a thousand years could be fulfilled— for Xiaodie, is there a more perfect answer than this?"

"No." Heiqi Yihu shook his head, saying, "You guys forgot? There's still a Titan in the heavens— if all things in Wanluo lose death, then the sky's Aigele should also be immune to death, right? So how do we seize its fire?"

"Huh? Seems so……" After Heiqi Yihu's reminder, Jingshang Zhiji finally recalled, "Aigele is the most important Titan for Danheng and company— if we don't defeat it, neither he nor Xing can leave."

"But Xing is now a Demigod of Ages, deeply bound to Wanluo— even after defeating Aigele, leaving won't be easy, right?" Heiqi Yiyong speared a watermelon chunk with a toothpick and put it in his mouth, "Dad, do you know what happens if Danheng, who hasn't inherited the divine post, enters the Recreation of the World? Will he also have his memories wiped like those half‑gods Kalupuso, completely forgetting everything on the train?"

"This……" Heiqi Yihu stunned for a moment, "... It probably isn't possible? By rights Xing should become a Titan of the new world like Kalupuso and Gnaius, but someone like Danheng with special bloodline and heritage, a dragon‑descended, doesn't seem like someone who could have his memories wiped."

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Ti An clapped happily: "Xiao Xiao Die laughed! Ti Bao, Ti Ning, Ti An's Weiyuan is finally fulfilled."

"Do you still remember what you said? Fate isn't a flower blooming at the end of a road, but a path we tread ourselves… now, my path is about to reach the gate at the end." Xiaodie said sincerely, "Thank you… for bringing me the final key."

"Key? Xiao Xiao Die… why are you speaking so confusingly now?"

"I have a premonition: soon, your gift will become the key to saving Lord Xing's life."

"Oh, that's really great. If so, then go forward bravely with a smile! Xiao Xiao Hui, Xiao Xiao Die, and everyone— see you tomorrow!"

Ti An left behind a brilliant smile, her golden figure dissipating into the thin mist under the moonlit sky of Stikokisia.

"The aura here… indeed is the end of the Netherflow." Wandi gazed at the huge moon in the sky, "Continue forward… I might get lost here. I must leave… because Heichi still ravages the world of the living."

Xing: "Won't you join me in witnessing the truth of Senatos?"

Wandi shook his head: "Entering the gate of the Netherworld… is not what I seek. Xiaodie… will you accomplish the mission of the Fire Pursuit Journey?"

"I……" Xiaodie slightly opened her mouth, her lips twitching once, as if wavering at the edge of a thought— ultimately she could not give a definite answer, "……I am still pondering, Lord Wandi."

"Heh…… no problem, choose without guilt to your heart. Even if we have to wait a thousand years……" Wandi turned to gaze at the distant Nether River, "I will fight till death… then die and be reborn… until the moment of miracle arrives."

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Pirate King

Hahaha——!

Interesting… this is really interesting

A low, fierce and dangerous growl burst from Luokesi's throat, like a lion's roar, instantly overwhelming the clamor on deck. His eyes were fierce, like fury, yet the corners of his mouth lifted in a smile…… Niugait knew this was Luokesi's expression when he met a desirable "companion".

Shiji raised an eyebrow, poured a mouthful of wine into his mouth, and mumbled indistinctly: "Again…… Luokesi most hopes to invite this kid to join the pirate crew in Wanluo."

"Don't you think so, Shiji?" Luokesi turned around, arms spread, the violent sea wind making his black coat snap, "All over this sea are cowards afraid of death, weaklings who flee at the sight of the navy, scum willing to sell anything to stay alive. But look at that kid—— his will is so strong he can trample death underfoot; if he could come out to sea, I will definitely make him join my crew."