Chapter 1337: Weng Falos 3.4 (372)

Arriving inside the Three-Phase Hall, Bai'e looked up at the massive scale and clicked his tongue in wonder.

"It's truly magnificent. Even though Talandon has fallen, its scale still fulfills its mission of weighing all things."

"I hope you still remember your mission, recruit," Wandi said coldly.

"You wear confidence like bamboo in your chest, Xuanfenger. Care to reveal how you intend to interpret the word 'heavy'?"

"In case you're unaware, let me speak up: in Xuanfengcheng, your thief-like remark is a desecration of the arena and deserves the piercing penalty, but this is foreign land, the guest follows the host, so I can tell you—" Wandi paid no heed to Bai'e, holding his head high and chest out, his words full of pride, "The Xuanfeng seal ring, the treasure of our clan. It is my choice."

"A single ring? It can't be an ordinary ornament. Tell me, what story lies behind this little thing?"

"—Taking a step further, you really think I'll ramble on for you? All you need to know is that a thousand years of Xuanfeng's glory could make a titan swoon and crush the soul of a nameless foot soldier like you!"

Seeing Wandi speak that way, Bai'e gave up further questioning, turned to Xing and said, "It seems that in his heart, clan and glory matter more than the world…"

(This is also the destiny Wandi will bear in the future…)

Bai'e scratched his head, a bit troubled, "Even so, I'm just a guard of the Holy City, while opposite is a battle-hardened Xuanfeng prince… the gap is just too huge!"

Seeking an encounter in the dungeon—did I get something wrong?

"Sure enough… even Xing sensed something odd. This Fire Pursuit Journey is just weird no matter how you look at it…"

Bei'er wore a rather troubled expression; he was trying hard to ponder the mysteries possibly hidden behind Honkai 3, but what he saw remained a mirage in the water. He could sense something was off, yet could not determine the source of this strange feeling.

Is it Laigushi?

It seems that besides him, no one else can answer him, not even Mr. Screw Goom.

Although one can penetrate the essence of Weng Falos as a scepter, above that essence still seem to be entangled countless mysteries.

"Lord Bei," Lili Luka's voice came from beside, the sharp eyes under her hood fixed unblinking on Bei's profile, "... Do you think Bai'e's memory is authentic and hasn't been altered by Laigushi?"

"Hmm."

"If it's a genuine memory, then it conflicts with the adventure Xing experienced."

"Yeah, but I can't say for sure." Bei confessed, his gaze returning to the sky, "But I think Laigushi isn't the type to play petty tricks behind the scenes; he wouldn't use 'conspiracy' but would lay all plans openly as 'open strategy'. Moreover, as the operator of the Imperial Scepter, if he wanted to kick Xing out of Weng Falos—or simply restrict her actions—he could probably do it. In short… he has no need to do that."

"I see." Lili Luka's brows furrowed slightly, "If what Lord Bei says is true, then I have some rough conjectures, but can't verify… I just vaguely feel the current scene is probably linked to the Fire Thief Walker."

"Truly difficult. That ring must carry many special meanings; what should we use to oppose it?"

Xing suggested, "The 'Savior' card…"

"... Indeed, you think the same way." Bai'e carefully took out the collected card, "After much thought, it's the only thing I can rely on… the 'Savior' that appeared in my life that day. Ironically, I still can't look directly at this card, let alone follow its guidance."

"Just recalling my hometown being swallowed by Heichi makes my hands tremble. I can't forget that great fire, the people's cries, my helplessness, unable to protect anything… reason tells me that's far insufficient. Aolixie is merely a small village; before Weng Falos, its disappearance is just an insignificant scar."

"Yet at this moment, the voice in my heart says… this card is all I have left; nothing could be heavier than it."

【9】 Suddenly, a familiar, crisp bell-like sound came from behind Bai'e.

Suddenly, a familiar, crisp sound like a bell came from behind Bai E.

"Perhaps this is the correct answer."

Only to see Xilian, who had been apart from them for a long time, walk over slowly.

"Long time no see, Lord Tingning, Bai'e, and…" Xilian cheerfully greeted Xing, "Hi, seeing you here really makes me happy♪"

"Is this still the Weng Falos I know?"

When seeing Xilian's familiar face, Xing always gets an unrealistic feeling.

Seeing Xing a bit dazed, Xilian playfully winked at her, "Hm? Why such an incredulous expression—missing me?"

Bai'e was also greatly surprised, "... Xilian? That's really… I was just thinking you might be in the temple, never expecting such a sudden reunion."

Xilian smiled faintly, "Heh, I was supposed to evacuate with the priest, but I heard a white-haired youth was by the Holy Lady— I guessed it was you, so I slipped back while people weren't watching."

Honkai 3.

"Xilian… not dead?"

Although seeing Xilian alive is something to be glad about, at this moment Eden feels mostly confusion, and… a hint of ominousness.

Bai'e's memory is incredibly real; no matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem false, but if it is real…

Eden can't find a reasonable explanation for a while.

"Oh dear, Eden, your brows are furrowed enough to pinch a coin."

Accompanied by a light footstep, Ailixiya appeared silently beside her at an unknown moment. With her hands clasped behind her, she leaned slightly forward, "Isn't it unbelievable? Look, Xilian not only lives, but the Fire Thief Walker has also vanished."

"Ailixiya, if the Xilian in Bai'e's memory is real, then what about the Xilian trapped in Fate's Narrow Gap back then…? Could it be that Weng Falos has multiple timelines, each undergoing the Fire Pursuit Journey, like branches of a great tree, needing to find the one closest to 'Recreation of the World'?"

Eden gently set down the wine cup, his tone heavy as he continued, "But this is Laigushi voluntarily showing us; his doing so must have a deeper meaning."