Chapter 1404: with translation of chapter title

"I think things are fine as they are now; the fate of the golden heirs in this life is different from before." Bai Zi tilted their head, a flicker of curiosity in their eyes, "If Heichi doesn't swallow this world, will the prophecy of the golden heirs in this life still be the same?"

"Perhaps the process will be a bit different, but when the Iron Tomb is born, everyone of Weng Faluos will still disappear." Ayin looked somewhat wistful, "If Oluonis's prophecy is true, everyone of Weng Faluos will head for the stars, which would also fulfill what Laigushi said to Caesar."

"Hmph… controlling the giant beast called the Iron Tomb is easier said than sung."

Qin Xiang gritted their teeth and slammed a palm hard on the table, "Still talking about how obliterating humanity is a trivial cost, hump… the biggest difference between it and Mr. Gear Gum is that the latter has humanity while Laigushi does not! And because of this difference in humanity, it will never catch up to Mr. Gear Gum in this lifetime."

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""She has been troubled by the divine duty she must bear. But thanks to you, Aglaea looks much more spirited." Haisiyin said gratefully."

""Are you quite familiar with each other?" Xing asked."

""Just as she knows how a spinning wheel trembles, I can sense subtle changes from the damp air. As for whether we're truly familiar… when she was still a child, I already wandered with her. Most of the time, I can read the bubbles in her heart."

""She's shy about saying those things, so I'll raise a drink for you instead. Now, this bathhouse is yours to rest in…" Haisiyin walked toward the door, "... Rest well, make preparations: after all, every time we drink and talk, it could be the last celebration of our lives."

Having said that, Haisiyin closed the door and left.

""Miss Haisiyin has let us use the bathhouse… how carefree of her." Xilian said happily."

""We're probably just her roommates…"

""What she means is indeed true. That also means she could come back at any time… to discuss important matters, we still need to stay alert." Xilian nodded and said, "So seize the opportunity, report our current progress, don't keep those from beyond waiting…"

Xing took out the Inscription Anchor, and the silhouette of Lady Black Tower quickly appeared before the two.

Before Xing could utter a word, Black Tower launched into a long-winded monologue on their own.

""First, that little crown with a candle stuck on top, though not explicitly stated, firmly rejected your demand to take over the 'Law'… well, that makes sense."

""Second, Laigushi indeed exists in this timeline, but it has some connection to that little crown, so you can't find it… heh, as expected."

""Tsk tsk, the road is long and arduous…"

Xing stared wide-eyed: 'I haven't even spoken yet, and you already know?'

""It's all just my guess." Lady Black Tower raised an eyebrow, "How about that, did I guess right?"

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Jujutsu Kaisen

""The 'little crown with a candle on top'… hahaha, if Caesar knew that nickname, she'd surely cause trouble for Lady Black Tower."

""Wait, that's not right…" Huzhang suddenly realized, jumping up from the stool, "The problem isn't that, so why can Lady Black Tower guess what Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela looks like? Doesn't the Inscription Anchor have surveillance functions?"

"These, Lady Black Tower surely already knew." Rixiabu Duye sighed, wearing an expression of 'seen it all before', "If we go by Black Tower's words, Laigushi is related to Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela and even helps it conceal its whereabouts, then Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela likely intends to hedge its bets."

""Whoever helps her reach the beyond, she will assist them."

"Hmm." Rixiabu Duye walked to the window, gazing at the dark night outside, "Her being able to spare Laigushi's life at least shows she doesn't fully trust Xing, the savior in the oracle. Moreover, every step Xing takes is within Laigushi's calculations."

Capable of exchanging one-for-one with the Wisdom Envoy, able to help people ascend to godhood, able to create destroyers of fate, having clashed with Polka and still alive. Xiaozi felt their temples throbbing badly, constantly rubbing them with their fingers, "Just what kind of divine being is this Laigushi… truly a headache."

But what made Xiaozi feel a chill down their back was that in an unknown 'corner' of the universe, such a ruthless person lurked, secretly engaging in deeds capable of destroying the galaxy. But how many similar 'corners' exist in the universe? How many monsters like Laigushi, whose origins are untraceable, are there in the Genius Club?

Xiaozi couldn't help but wonder if the entire universe itself is just a warehouse full of powder kegs, and it just so happens that today someone found one of them.

In the depths of the universe, in that place they cannot see or understand, more fuses of the powder kegs are sizzling away, merely because the fuse is long enough that it won't burn out anytime soon.

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""We've made some progress too, but it's not exactly good news. Time is limited, so let's keep it short."

""Regarding the origin of Smart Machine Brother: the firewall he wrote uses a fourteen-line algebraic expression—after Erta (Genius Club #22) invented the nine-character algorithm, this kind of mathematical logic no longer exists in the galaxy."

A flicker of solemnity crossed Black Tower's face as they earnestly warned, "Laigushi is surely tied to the Genius Club; stay highly vigilant."

""What if it's the thought unit of the All-Knowing Sovereign…"

""First, rule out the Machine Head themselves; they keep to themselves, uninvolved, so they couldn't possibly step in. But just what is this guy's background? I and the Screw are still eliminating possibilities…"

""The most likely candidates are these: the Silent Lord (Genius Club #4), Acha (Genius Club #23)… oh, the two Ruperts also count (Genius Club #27 and #66), but if it's them, it'd be too dull."

""I vote for the Silent Lord."

""We currently suspect the same, but we still need further verification." Black Tower crossed their arms, "That's all I have to say; the internal world relies on you to keep pushing forward. Stay in touch, and don't let your guard down."

Having said that, Black Tower's image faded away.

""Lady Black Tower… truly whirlwind." Xilian and Xing discussed the next course of action, "Then we'll use the banquet mentioned by Aglaea as a breakthrough point. At that time, Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output Thus we output keludela's close aides should all be present, which is also a good opportunity to get closer to them."