Chapter 1346

The last "Recreation of the World", before the beginning of the eternal return.

Translation: "The last 'Recreation of the World', before the beginning of the eternal return."

But need to keep punctuation and quotes. Chinese uses 「」 for quotes. We'll keep English quotes? Usually we translate to English quotes. We'll keep double quotes? The instruction: translate faithfully, not necessarily keep Chinese quote marks. We'll use English double quotes. So: "The last 'Recreation of the World', before the beginning of the eternal return."

But we need to keep the meaning: "The last 'Recreation of the World', before the beginning of the eternal return."

Thus line: 【1】 The last "Recreation of the World", before the beginning of the eternal return.

But we need to keep the quotes around Recreation of the World as it's a term. We'll keep double quotes around it.

Thus: 【1】 The last "Recreation of the World", before the beginning of the eternal return.

The last "Recreation of the World", before the beginning of the eternal return.

Thus output: 【1】 "The last 'Recreation of the World', before the beginning of the eternal return."

Now 【2】 「「……」」

This is just ellipsis inside quotes. So we output: 【2】 "……"

But we need to keep the ellipsis as is? Chinese ellipsis is three dots. We'll output three dots. So: 【2】 "……"

""

"Bai'e……"

"Bai'e……"

Thus: 【3】 "Bai'e……"

"We set out to answer the world's wish, right?"

Translation: "We set out to answer the world's wish, right?" Or "We embarked to respond to the world's wish, right?" We'll use: "We set out to answer the world's wish, right?"

Thus: 【4】 "We set out to answer the world's wish, right?"

"Every Golden Descendant is like this, and they never change."

Translation: "Every golden heir is like this, never changed." Or "Every golden heir is thus, never changed." We'll use: "Every golden heir is like this, never changed."

Thus: 【5】 "Every golden heir is like this, never changed."

"Then, why……"

Translation: "Then, why……"

Thus: 【6】 "Then, why……"

Gazing at the blazing sky, Xilian tightened her grip on the ritual sword and exclaimed, "Ophuros's wish is so unreasonable!"

Translation: "Gazing at the blazing sky, Xilian gripped the ritual sword tightly: 'Weng Faluos's wish, how utterly unreasonable!'" Need to keep punctuation. Chinese uses colon after quote. We'll translate: "Gazing at the blazing sky, Xilian gripped the ritual sword tightly: 'Weng Faluos's wish, how utterly unreasonable!'"

Thus: 【7】 Gazing at the blazing sky, Xilian gripped the ritual sword tightly: "Weng Faluos's wish, how utterly unreasonable!"

But we need to keep quotes around the spoken part. We'll use double quotes for spoken. So: Gazing at the blazing sky, Xilian gripped the ritual sword tightly: "Weng Faluos's wish, how utterly unreasonable!"

Thus line: 【7】 Gazing at the blazing sky, Xilian gripped the ritual sword tightly: "Weng Faluos's wish, how utterly unreasonable!"

「「……」」

Same as line 2: 【8】 "……"

Even though we did our best and made the right choices at every correct moment, in the end the guiding oracle and the black tide that engulfed the world... why is it like this?

Translation: "Obviously, at every correct moment, everyone did their best and made the right choice. Yet in the end, the divine edict that guided us, the black tide that swallowed the world…… why is it like this?" We'll keep the ellipsis.

Thus: 【9】 "Obviously, at every correct moment, everyone did their best and made the right choice. Yet in the end, the divine edict that guided us, the black tide that swallowed the world…… why is it like this?"

Bai'e walked to the cliff's edge; from afar he could see the entire Dawn Cloud Cliff completely swallowed by the black tide. He said in a low voice, "You... can you also see it?"

Translation: "Bai'e walked to the cliff's edge, from afar he could see the entire Dawn Cloud Cliff completely swallowed by the black tide; he said in a low voice: 'You… can you see it too?'"

Thus: 【10】 Bai'e walked to the cliff's edge, from afar he could see the entire Dawn Cloud Cliff completely swallowed by the black tide; he said in a low voice: "You… can you see it too?"

Those scorch marks, the flickering geometry— they're not some tide at all; they're like a broken stone slab (a screen).

Translation: "Those scorch marks… the flickering geometry… are not some tide at all…… it's like… a shattered stone slab (screen)."

Thus: 【11】 "Those scorch marks… the flickering geometry… are not some tide at all…… it's like… a shattered stone slab (screen)."

As far as Bai'e could see, the whole world was constantly decomposing in the black tide's erosion, revealing its true form.

Translation: "As far as Bai'e could see, the whole world was constantly 'decomposing' in the black tide's erosion, revealing their true form."

Thus: 【12】 As far as Bai'e could see, the whole world was constantly "decomposing" in the black tide's erosion, revealing their true form.

Standing here, the Titans' voices are clearer than ever; it turns out they... are coming from the black tide.

Translation: "Standing here, the Titans' voices are clearer than ever; it turns out they…… are coming from the black tide……"

Thus: 【13】 "Standing here, the Titans' voices are clearer than ever; it turns out they…… are coming from the black tide……"

Xilian's voice trembled as she looked down at the shattered ground beneath her feet; the world seemed on the verge of collapse in their eyes, "Is that Ophuros weeping?"

Translation: "Xilian's voice trembled slightly as she looked down at the shattered ground beneath her feet; the world already seemed on the verge of collapse in their eyes—'Is Weng Faluos weeping?'"

Thus: 【14】 Xilian's voice trembled slightly as she looked down at the shattered ground beneath her feet; the world already seemed on the verge of collapse in their eyes: "Is Weng Faluos weeping?"

But we need to keep quotes around the spoken part. So: Xilian's voice trembled slightly as she looked down at the shattered ground beneath her feet; the world already seemed on the verge of collapse in their eyes: "Is Weng Faluos weeping?"

Maybe it's roaring, toward its creator, its god. Bai'e gritted his teeth, saying each word deliberately.

Translation: "Perhaps it is roaring—toward its creator, its god." Bai'e gritted his teeth, saying each word deliberately."

Thus: 【15】 "Perhaps it is roaring—toward its creator, its god." Bai'e gritted his teeth, saying each word deliberately.

Bai'e, do you still remember? When I was young, I had a dream: a dim, cold little room where only the curtain of Euronyse glimmered like a crystal, seeming able to hold all of Ophuros, with fantastical drama playing inside.

Translation: "Bai'e, do you remember? When I was young, I had a dream: a dim, cold little room, only the curtain of Oulonisi shimmering like crystal…… its curtain seemed able to hold all of Weng Faluos, with fantastical dramas playing within……"

Thus: 【16】 "Bai'e, do you remember? When I was young, I had a dream: a dim, cold little room, only the curtain of Oulonisi shimmering like crystal…… its curtain seemed able to hold all of Weng Faluos, with fantastical dramas playing within……"

Inside, there are countless versions of us from countless different worlds.

Translation: "Inside were countless versions of us, from countless different worlds."

Thus: 【17】 "Inside were countless versions of us, from countless different worlds."

Bai'e's voice sounded dry: "That might not be a dream."

Translation: "Bai'e's voice was hoarse: 'Perhaps it wasn't a dream.'"

Thus: 【18】 Bai'e's voice was hoarse: "Perhaps it wasn't a dream."

Yes. Looking at the world before us, the sorrowful thoughts have become reality—this is why the sky is sealed, Ophuros is merely a greater Aelirisa, and we are merely actors in this small world (the experimental field), following the oracle's (program's) guidance, repeatedly embarking on the same journey (computation).

Translation: "Yes. Looking at the world before us, the sorrowful thoughts still became reality…… it turns out this is why the sky is sealed; Weng Faluos is merely a greater Aolixie…… we are merely actors in this tiny world (experiment), following the guidance of the divine edict (program), over and over embarking on the same journey (computation)……"

Thus: 【19】 "Yes. Looking at the world before us, the sorrowful thoughts still became reality…… it turns out this is why the sky is sealed; Weng Faluos is merely a greater Aolixie…… we are merely actors in this tiny world (experiment), following the guidance of the divine edict (program), over and over embarking on the same journey (computation)……"

What exactly is this so-called "Recreation of the World"?

Translation: "What exactly is this so-called 'Recreation of the World'……"

Thus: 【20】 "What exactly is this so-called 'Recreation of the World'……"

What are the spectators watching all this expecting?

Translation: "What are the spectators watching all this expecting……"

Thus: 【21】 "What are the spectators watching all this expecting……"

——

This is a separator line. We need to output it as is? The instruction: Output 【N】 for every input line. So we need to output 【22】 and then the translation of the line. The line is "——". Probably we keep it as "——". So: 【22】 ——

Sword Art Online

This is "Sword Art Online". It's a proper noun (fan-fiction name). We need to translate? It's a title of a work. Should we keep original? It's a fan-fiction name. The instruction: include fan-fiction names. Should we translate? It's a known title; we could translate as "Sword Art Online". That's the English title. So we output: 【23】 Sword Art Online.

The oracle is just a program, and the Journey of Ember is merely a calculation of the Imperial Regalia. Asuna clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and said, "So... is there any way to break this endless cycle? For example, by using more brutal means, using external force to directly destroy the Imperial Regalia?"

Translation: "The divine edict is merely a program, and the Fire Pursuit Journey is the computation of the Emperor's Scepter……" Asuna clenched her fists, took a deep breath, "So… is there any way to break this endless cycle? For example, using more brutal means, directly destroying the Emperor's Scepter with external force?"

Thus: 【24】 "The divine edict is merely a program, and the Fire Pursuit Journey is the computation of the Emperor's Scepter……" Asuna clenched her fists, took a deep breath, "So… is there any way to break this endless cycle? For example, using more brutal means, directly destroying the Emperor's Scepter with external force?"

We've discussed this question before. Kirito shook his head with a solemn expression: "The Imperial Regalia is not only the cradle for incubating the Iron Tomb, but also a great weapon of wisdom; you remember what we saw in the simulated universe? The Regalia is not only a planetary-level computer, but also a weapon capable of subtly annihilating star systems—this power is exaggerated even compared to some envoys."

Translation: "We've discussed this question before." Kirito shook his head solemnly, "…The Emperor's Scepter is not only the cradle for hatching the Iron Tomb, but also a great weapon of intellect; do you remember what we saw in the simulated universe? The scepter is not just a planetary-level computer, but also a weapon capable of subtly annihilating star systems—this power is exaggerated even compared to some emissaries."

Thus: 【25】 "We've discussed this question before." Kirito shook his head solemnly, "…The Emperor's Scepter is not only the cradle for hatching the Iron Tomb, but also a great weapon of intellect; do you remember what we saw in the simulated universe? The scepter is not just a planetary-level computer, but also a weapon capable of subtly annihilating star systems—this power is exaggerated even compared to some emissaries."

Moreover, if we destroy the Imperial Regalia, Bai'e, Xilian, and all the other Golden Descendants we've met along the way would probably die.

Translation: "Moreover, if the Emperor's Scepter were destroyed, Bai'e, Xilian…… and all the other golden heirs we've met along the way would probably 'die'."

Thus: 【26】 "Moreover, if the Emperor's Scepter were destroyed, Bai'e, Xilian…… and all the other golden heirs we've met along the way would probably 'die'."

Upon mentioning the word "death," Asuna's expression darkened; she lowered her eyes sadly, her long lashes casting a deep shadow.

Translation: Upon mentioning the word "death," Asuna's expression darkened involuntarily; she lowered her gaze, her long lashes casting a deep shadow beneath her eyes.

Thus: 【27】 Upon mentioning the word "death," Asuna's expression darkened involuntarily; she lowered her gaze, her long lashes casting a deep shadow beneath her eyes.

She knew that the Golden Descendants were merely strings of data, a few lines of code within the Regalia; yet even though their life paths followed the program's guidance, she had witnessed too many human joys and sorrows that the program could not define.

Translation: She clearly knew that the essence of the golden heirs was merely a string of data, a few lines of code within the scepter; yet even though their life paths followed the program's guidance, along the way she had witnessed too much that could not be defined by the program—human joys and sorrows.

Thus: 【28】 She clearly knew that the essence of the golden heirs was merely a string of data, a few lines of code within the scepter; yet even though their life paths followed the program's guidance, along the way she had witnessed too much that could not be defined by the program—human joys and sorrows.

Especially after witnessing the grand, tumultuous Journey of Ember, she realized she could no longer see them as just a few lines of cold code; the Golden Descendants' beliefs and choices had long surpassed the bounds of logic and program in her heart.

Translation: Especially after witnessing that grand, sweeping Fire Pursuit Journey, she realized she could no longer see them as just a few lines of cold code; the golden heirs' beliefs and choices had long surpassed the bounds of logic and program in her heart.

Thus: 【29】 Especially after witnessing that grand, sweeping Fire Pursuit Journey, she realized she could no longer see them as just a few lines of cold code; the golden heirs' beliefs and choices had long surpassed the bounds of logic and program in her heart.

They are not cold... they are living beings.

Translation: They are not cold…… but living, breathing beings.

Thus: 【30】 They are not cold…… but living, breathing beings.

But, Kirito, if one day the Iron Tomb truly breaks open, will Bai'e and Xilian still... still exist? Asuna asked softly.

Translation: "But, Kirito, if one day the Iron Tomb truly breaks its shell, will Bai'e and Xilian…… still…… still exist?" Asuna couldn't help but ask softly.

Thus: 【31】 "But, Kirito, if one day the Iron Tomb truly breaks its shell, will Bai'e and Xilian…… still…… still exist?" Asuna couldn't help but ask softly.

Probably not. Kirito sighed deeply: "If the Starforge sees the future without any deviation, and that day truly arrives, then compared to worrying about the existence of the Golden Descendants, the safety of the galaxy is the primary concern."

Translation: "Probably not." Kirito sighed deeply, "If the Divine Vessel sees the future with no deviation, should that day truly arrive, then compared to worrying about the golden heirs' existence, the safety of the galaxy is the primary concern."

Thus: 【32】 "Probably not." Kirito sighed deeply, "If the Divine Vessel sees the future with no deviation, should that day truly arrive, then compared to worrying about the golden heirs' existence, the safety of the galaxy is the primary concern."

——

Separator: 【33】 ——

Hehe, as a reward for reaching the world's end, I'll explain things to you two. In the name of the divine audience, I have seen——

Translation: "Hehe, as a reward for reaching the world's end, let me clear up your doubts. In the name of the divine audience, I have seen——"

Thus: 【34】 "Hehe, as a reward for reaching the world's end, let me clear up your doubts. In the name of the divine audience, I have seen——"

——"The First Cause of Life," here concludes the topic.

Translation: "——'The First Cause of Life,' here concludes the matter."

Thus: 【35】 "——'The First Cause of Life,' here concludes the matter."

Deep within the Genesis Vortex Core, Laigushi has already been waiting for them both for a long time.

Translation: "Deep within the core of the Creation Vortex, Laigushi had been waiting for the two of them for quite some time."

Thus: 【36】 Deep within the core of the Creation Vortex, Laigushi had been waiting for the two of them for quite some time.

This is a moment worth remembering for the universe. After countless calculations, the experimental field named Ophuros has finally borne fruit.

Translation: "This is a moment worthy of being etched into the universe. After countless calculations, the experimental field named 'Weng Faluos' has finally borne fruit."

Thus: 【37】 "This is a moment worthy of being etched into the universe. After countless calculations, the experimental field named 'Weng Faluos' has finally borne fruit."

Bai'e looked around at the collapsed walls and ruins: "Is the 'result' you speak of just this devastated world? We gave everything, returning the twelve flames to remake heaven and earth, and the outcome... is that at the world's end we become sacrifices offered to it?"

Translation: Bai'e looked around at the collapsed walls and ruins: "Your so-called 'fruit' is just this devastated world? We gave everything, returning the twelve fire seeds to remake heaven and earth, and the outcome…… is that at the world's end we become offerings to it?"

Thus: 【38】 Bai'e looked around at the collapsed walls and ruins: "Your so-called 'fruit' is just this devastated world? We gave everything, returning the twelve fire seeds to remake heaven and earth, and the outcome…… is that at the world's end we become offerings to it?"

Laigushi nodded candidly: "That's right. The Titans are past Golden Descendants, and Golden Descendants are future Titans—Anakshagoras's deduction about the 'Recreation of the World' is basically true. As a model of reason, he has reached an unprecedented height."

Translation: Laigushi nodded candidly: "That's right. Titans are past golden heirs, golden heirs are future Titans—Anakshagoras's deduction about the 'Recreation of the World' is essentially true. As a model of 'reason,' he has reached an unprecedented height."

Thus: 【39】 Laigushi nodded candidly: "That's right. Titans are past golden heirs, golden heirs are future Titans—Anakshagoras's deduction about the 'Recreation of the World' is essentially true. As a model of 'reason,' he has reached an unprecedented height."

Laigushi's tone suddenly shifted: "But, merely from the perspective of an actor in the play, he ultimately cannot uncover the final layer of essence."

Translation: Laigushi's tone shifted abruptly: "But, merely from the perspective of an actor in the play, he ultimately cannot uncover the final layer of essence."

Thus: 【40】 Laigushi's tone shifted abruptly: "But, merely from the perspective of an actor in the play, he ultimately cannot uncover the final layer of essence."

The process of the 'Hero's Journey' that has continued to this day is not for a new world, nor to create perfect heroes or gods—it is a deep learning offered to the black tide.

Translation: "The process of the 'Hero's Journey' cycling to this point has been neither for a 'new world' nor to create a perfect hero or deity——but rather a 'deep learning' offered to the black tide."

Thus: 【41】 "The process of the 'Hero's Journey' cycling to this point has been neither for a 'new world' nor to create a perfect hero or deity——but rather a 'deep learning' offered to the black tide."

——

Separator: 【42】 ——

From the Abyss.

Translation: "From the Abyss."

Thus: 【43】 From the Abyss.

"Deep learning"...... What does this mean? Does it mean that the entire Ophuros, from its birth, was meant to be destroyed by the black tide?

Translation: "'Deep learning'…… what does this mean? Are you saying the entire Weng Faluos, from its birth, was meant to be destroyed by the black tide?"

Thus: 【44】 "'Deep learning'…… what does this mean? Are you saying the entire Weng Faluos, from its birth, was meant to be destroyed by the black tide?"

After the shock, Lico's voice began to stutter.

Translation: After the shock, Riko's voice even began to stutter.

Thus: 【45】 After the shock, Riko's voice even began to stutter.

Strictly speaking, each cycle of Ophuros is an offering to the black tide; all people, events, and things exist so that the black tide can continually learn and grow... Nanaqi's gaze sank, "In that case, the black tide is the core of the Extinction Lord Iron Tomb."

Translation: "Strictly speaking, each cycle of Weng Faluos is a sacrifice to the black tide, all people, events, and things are so that the black tide may continually learn and grow……" Nanaqi's gaze sank, "In that case, the black tide is the core of the Sovereign of Extinction, the Iron Tomb."

Thus: 【46】 "Strictly speaking, each cycle of Weng Faluos is a sacrifice to the black tide, all people, events, and things are so that the black tide may continually learn and grow……" Nanaqi's gaze sank, "In that case, the black tide is the core of the Sovereign of Extinction, the Iron Tomb."

But what do the dead count as in Laigushi's eyes?

Translation: "But what do those who have died count as in Laigushi's eyes?"

Thus: 【47】 "But what do those who have died count as in Laigushi's eyes?"

Reg's mechanical fists clenched with a clicking sound, his pupils seeming to hold a flame boiling and burning. Could it be that those constantly struggling to survive in the black tide, crying out in anguish, it sees nothing, feels no empathy?

Translation: Reg's mechanical fist clenched with a click-click sound, his pupils seeming to hold a flickering flame boiling and burning. Could it be that those struggling to survive, wailing and crying in the black tide, it sees nothing, feels no empathy at all?

Thus: 【48】 Reg's mechanical fist clenched with a click-click sound, his pupils seeming to hold a flickering flame boiling and burning. Could it be that those struggling to survive, wailing and crying in the black tide, it sees nothing, feels no empathy at all?

「「……」」

Ellipsis: 【49】 "……"

Nana Qi took a deep sigh, she raised her head to look at the boy, and asked a question that seemed completely unrelated: 'Reg, do you still remember Liming Qing?'