Chapter 1429: Weng Faluos 3.5 (459)

"When she finally fulfilled her wish, she discovered Stikokisia had repeated the mistake of its previous life, already swallowed by 'Death'…" Laigushi said word for word, "Expectations, promises, are all like dream bubbles."

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Maze meal.

"Hai Seyin… sigh, she is so pitiful."

Ma Lusi let out a deep sigh—actually, after entering this reincarnation, she has sighed more than once. But each time the reason is the same—because Weng Faluos's unchangeable fate.

The ocean was polluted by Heichi, and Stikokisia turned into a dead, desolate ruin— even though Bai E had exhausted all effort to suppress Heichi and curb its spread, it could not change the destiny of these city‑states and Titans toward "Destruction". When Xing had just arrived, Ma Lusi had thought this incarnation of Stikokisia would be different. But now it seems that the outward splendor was merely a dream bubble.

Thinking of this, Ma Lusi instantly lost her appetite for the bowl of slime‑fungus soup emitting a green glow in her hand.

"Nothing can escape the fate of 'Destruction'… when Tie Mu is born, we won't be taken by 'Destruction' too, right?" Ma Lusi, sitting on the ground, hugged her knees, twisted her golden long hair into a bun at the back of her head, expression forlorn.

"You can rest assured, Ma Lusi." Qi Er Chake slurped the slime in the bowl, saying vaguely, "Considering the shockwave from the last Huanlong eruption, this time we descended deeper into the maze. As long as we go deep enough, the outside explosions won't affect us."

Having said that, Qi Er Chake pointed his spoon at the maze wall above his head: "At most it'll cause violent tremors, but we've gotten used to that, haven't we?"

In fact, the first‑level commercial district nearest the surface was almost empty; the vast majority of humans had moved the commercial area to the second‑level forest zone, where countless temporary tents formed the main settlement. Although the presence of monsters meant the second level wasn't very safe, compared with the threat of Tie Mu, it at least kept most people at ease.

Their destination was even deeper—the fifth level, though more complex, and Qi Er Chake was confident that here they would not be affected by Tie Mu's attacks.

Ma Lusi, exhausted, massaged her throbbing temples, "…maybe I've been too nervous lately, always feeling uneasy inside."

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"As a sea monster, I was born as a vessel of the tides. Since my mission is over and the promise cannot be fulfilled…" Hai Seyin stared at the golden cup before her, voice full of hesitation, "Then how should I exist in this dark world?"

"Fa Ji Na, the noble queen, she used intoxication to evade my questioning, she said that on the earth there is always a feast I crave…"

"So I began to drift aimlessly, groping in the darkness… where exactly is the banquet she spoke of?"

Xing followed Hai Seyin's steps forward, when suddenly a voice she knew well sounded from above.

"Lonely blade, I will grant you all you seek."

Laigushi laughed, "After wandering the shore for a long time, the lost sea monster met a future accomplice…"

Thus we output Thus we output keludela stood before Hai Seyin, with Ti Bao, Dong Lin Jue and Duan Feng Jue behind her.

"You alone quelled the war, causing 'Conflict' to recede. This sword‑banner that commands thousands, whom does it serve?"

"This is the scene of their meeting," Xing said.

"Indeed, before becoming Caesar, Thus we output Thus we output keludela already harbored great ambition," Laigushi nodded.

Hai Seyin lowered her head desolately, "The king who enacts divine edicts, I am not anyone's banner. I am merely a wandering fish, seeking clarity amid slaughter."

Thus we output Thus we output keludela's eyes brightened, and she continued, "Then let the sword dance for me, let the lute sing for me—tell me, what vision do you have?"

Hai Seyin hesitated, then said, "I… only need a banquet where I can find a place to reside."

"With a king's authority, arranging wine and feasts is trivial. I will let you revel after victory, drinking heartily with my soldiers…" Thus we output Thus we output keludela shifted, "But, knight, you must offer your heart."

Hai Seyin froze, "Heart?"

"Exactly, an absolutely sincere loyalty. You have been deceived by gods, sunk in the sea's darkness. Now I will guide you forward, becoming your light."

Hai Seyin shook her head, "No problem, noble king. The 'Law' you proclaim will be the guideline of my life… No problem, noble king. Yet once again I become another's tool, accepting the bestowed mission."

Watching the phantom before her fade, Laigushi slowly appeared, "Thus, she finally found a new purpose in her empty wandering, like sunlight piercing the deep sea."

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Qin's bright moon.

Fish among the algae, there is a head to grant. King among the hammers, how could he enjoy drinking.

Fish among the algae, there is a tail to grant. King among the hammers, drinking joy—how?

Fish among the algae, relying on its reed. King among the hammers, there is its dwelling.

Yue Er closed her eyes, softly reciting the poem. Tian Ming, hearing the keywords "fish", "king", "drinking" in the verses, curiously approached and whispered, "Yue Er, what does the poem you just recited mean?"

"It's the 'Fish and Algae' chapter from the Book of Songs, originally praising King Wu's peaceful happiness," Gai Nie Dun paused, his gaze sweeping Tian Ming's half‑understanding face, "Perhaps Yue Er also hopes Caesar can bring the peace praised in that poem."

"Alas, it's a pity; we all know what follows—true peace is far beyond Weng Faluos. With only Caesar, a war‑loving emperor, peace is impossible," Tian Ming rested his hand behind his head, speaking casually, "After conquering Weng Faluos, we could conquer the beyond; if they truly have a physical form, might Thus we output Thus we output keludela one day dare to attack the Luo Fu Celestial Boat?"

"When she fully understands the beyond's structure, perhaps she won't think that way."

Gai Nie Dun's words hung in the air, his brows already tightening again. The candlelight flickered on his face, casting deeper shadows into the furrow between his brows.

If Ou Luo Ni Si is the Long Night Moon, then "venturing beyond the heavens" might also be what she conveyed to Caesar?

Although the reason for her words is unclear, she seems to have concealed many secrets. And the most crucial one… March seventh—can she still appear? Or has she been completely replaced by the Long Night Moon?