Chapter 487: 2.2 Main·Pinokangni (158)

Boti Ou wasn't quite convinced: "His little treasure, good pals… you mean to say it's possible two ownerless destinies are secretly meddling?"

Dan Heng put forward his view: "Pinokangni has not seen any offspring of Propagation. Can I understand it as the remnants of the Celestial Chorus hiding within the family, intending to revive a fallen star god?"

Huang Quan shook their head: "It cannot yet be determined, but at least we can confirm they intend to use the Harmony Festivity for something."

Boti Ou frowned: "Good grief, this is so complicated. What do you mean by asking us to leave Asdna? You're not out of options, are you?"

"The Harmony Festivity is about to begin; there's something… I must verify it no matter what. Leapfrogging is the most effective means."

"No, precisely because time is pressing…" Dan Heng interrupted her, "I will resort to other means."

Boti Ou's smiling face froze instantly; he stared for a moment before reacting: "You're not going to use the Alliance Jade Omen, are you?"

Dan Heng neither confirmed nor denied: "Exactly. With the Luofu Cloud Riders' support… that should be enough."

Boti Ou quickly reminded from the side: "That thing can only be used once in a lifetime; you'd better think it through."

"I've thought it through. My companions… can also only have this once in a lifetime."

——

Death God.

"Oh oh oh!"

In the evening clinic, Heiqi Yiyong clenched their fists, looking at Dan Heng in the sky with longing, their eyes sparkling, "A lifetime only once… Dad! I, I also want to have such a companion!"

"Sure, but you have to go through adventure yourself to meet them." Just finished bathing, Heiqi Yihu sat on the sofa, still wiping their wet hair with a towel, "But I need to tell you in advance, wanting a companion like Dan Heng might require going through countless life-and-death trials, right?"

"Then Dad, have you ever had such a companion before?"

"Of course." Yihu puffed out their chest proudly.

Whether facing Lan Ran back then or Youhabhe, his companions stood with him without hesitation. Those days ten years ago, upon recollection, still make his blood boil.

"But my adventure is over now; after this, it's your story, Yiyong." Heiqi Yihu laughed and ruffled the boy's hair.

On TV, the live broadcast of Chadu Taihu heading to the WBO World B-Class Championship was playing; Zhi Ji heard the host's voice and immediately grabbed a few drinks and rushed over. They had originally planned to watch the match together with Shiti Yulong, but he seemed to have been delayed by an evening surgery.

Although his companions have now gone their separate ways over these ten years, Yihu knows that as long as the Soul Society and the Living World face danger again, they will surely be able to reunite.

——

Three systems before the opening of the Harmony Festivity, Pinokangni Grand Theatre.

"Is it just you here, child?" the Dream Master said lightly, "The nameless guest indeed has a hand; our secrets have already spread among the families, and the company's star fleets are also gathering toward Asdna…… Now is the critical moment—may I ask, where is the God's Chosen One who harmonizes all sounds (Zhigengniao)?"

Xingqiri turned with a smile: "What are you saying, sir? I'm standing right here before you."

The Dream Master's tone held little ripple: "You know, in our plan, she is the protagonist of the Harmony Festivity."

Xingqiri's tone sank: "The plan has changed. As her brother, I know singing for Order is not her wish. I am enough here."

The Dream Master chuckled lightly: "You've been exceptionally wise since childhood; you surely understand what price your actions now entail."

"If you consider this a betrayal…" Xingqiri slowly closed their eyes, "There cannot be two suns. If necessary, I will strike down the sun."

——

One-Punch Man.

"What, what is happening? Xingqiri…… is he planning to kill the Dream Master?"

Juhe'an was stunned; he didn't expect the event to take another turn—within the seemingly unbreakable Order Alliance, the Dream Master and Xingqiri actually showed a rift.

"No, he isn't planning to act just yet, but all this rests on a premise…… that the Dream Master must not drag Zhigengniao into this."

At this moment, Yuanzǐ Wushi also had to admit he could no longer read this man. He originally thought the siblings' bond was unbreakable, but when Xingqiri put the Harmony's shackles on Zhigengniao, he again thought Xingqiri was someone who could sacrifice their sister for the greater good. Now he actually could kill the Dream Master for their sister……

The key is he wasn't lying or bluffing. Years of combat experience let Yuanzǐ Wushi instantly tell he truly could kill the Dream Master and could actually do it.

"Really ruthless…… this kid."

Rather, even now, his concern for his sister outweighs everything; as long as someone threatens Zhigengniao, he can crush anyone.

"It seems not only Zhigengniao can summon the Resonant Chorus; Xingqiri can too, and summoning the Resonant Chorus is a key part of their plan. Master, could they intend to fuse the Resonant Chorus with the Star Core?" Drill Warrior asked curiously from the side.

Yuanzǐ Wushi's gaze stern, they slowly shook their head: "I'm also curious how they'll do it, but I think the two aren't closely related; the Star Core is meant to sustain Pinokangni's beautiful dream, so it probably can't be separated."

Moreover, as things stand, the other major families aren't siding with Xingqiri or the Dream Master; if they do that, the Oak family will be utterly finished in Pinokangni.

——

"Do you believe in retribution?" the Dream Master suddenly asked.

"If retribution truly exists, then all beings have retribution—you have yours, I have mine." Xingqiri paused, "My retribution has nothing to do with you, Mr. Gefimu."

"Hahahaha…" the Dream Master laughed heartily, "No problem. Since you're willing to sacrifice for her, I'll grant you that."

Xingqiri calmly regarded it for a while, then asked: "Concessions came faster than I expected. Why?"

"You were born as the twin of Order; it is fated that one of you will walk this path and reach the destined end."

"Is this also in your design?"

"Of course." the Dream Master said unhurriedly, "You're still as smart as when you were young. The opening moment is near. Go, child. Seize the authority of Harmony and reveal your retribution."

"Sir, I still have one last question."