Chapter 963: with translation of chapter title

The boundary of the light was extremely clear, as if it had split two utterly different worlds. The temple inside the light pillar was intact, while outside it lay in ruins; though the inside and outside were only a few centimeters apart, they seemed to have been forcibly severed in time by thousands of years.

Tībǎo glanced at the two of them and said, "Friends! Please don't stray too far from us!"

Xīng followed closely behind Tībǎo, step by step. Looking up, under the light shining from above, the previously empty ground suddenly revealed a stone bridge from a thousand years ago. The stone bridge appeared out of thin air, as if the architecture from a thousand years ago had been forcibly "requisitioned" to the present day.

Isn't it amazing? Once you're here, you can speak quietly.

Tībǎo pushed open a door, only to see a horde of 【Conflict】 Titans' minions standing behind it, completely surrounding Nuòdūs and the others.

Fortunately, Xīng and Dānhéng acted in time, with Dānhéng repeatedly slaying several monsters with a broken spear, his agile movements earning praise from Tībǎo.

After the danger was resolved, Nuòdūs sat on the ground, still shaken and panting, "Phew… thank you three for saving our lives."

"Mr. Nuòdūs, Wéi'ěrtúsī is right—you're in danger here; why not come back to Àohémǎ with us?" Tībǎo stepped forward to advise.

Nuòdūs stubbornly shook his head: "Child, I think I've made myself clear—the priests would rather die on the path of pursuing their faith than live in a foreign land."

Xīng frowned, sizing him up: "I could tell you actually wanted to live just a moment ago..."

Sir, we fully understand your faith in the Titans. Perhaps, in your view, Kèfǎlè, the World-Bearing Titan of the Protector Holy City, is a foreign deity. Tībǎo closed her eyes, placed her hand on her chest, and said solemnly, "But we, in the name of the Myriad Paths Gate and Yǎnuòsī, swear to you: as long as the Golden Heir endures, Àohémǎ will protect every Titan citizen, and we make no distinction."

Nuòdūs stared for a moment: "Swearing in the name of Yǎnuòsī? Who are you?"

My name is Tīlǐ Xībì É sī.

Nuòdūs's eyes widened in an instant: "What? You're actually the High Priest?! How did you turn into this child's appearance? No, I'm just a lowly tribal priest, yet I dared to speak of faith before you—truly ignorant! Please forgive me."

—— (just a separator line). No named.

Death God.

So this little girl's former status was really that illustrious? And judging by what that old man said, Tībǎo wasn't always like this.

Yèyī staggered out from the back hall, holding two bottles of soda. She wore simple attire, her long hair loosely draped, and walked up to the counter, slamming one of the bottles down in front of Pǔyuán.

Pǔyuán chuckled lightly, pointing his fan at the sky: "Miss Yèyī, you're quite interested in that red-haired little girl, aren't you~"

To be precise, she's very interested in that prayer she uses. Yèyī pulled out a chair, sat down, crossed her long legs, tilted her head back, took a big gulp of soda, and let out a satisfied sigh, "There's no doubt that prayer carries the power to reverse time—something ordinary people can't achieve."

That prayer, it's said, is being broadcast on all the major spiritual communication stations, and even the Soul Society has received it, but despite repeatedly using Tībǎo's prayer, they haven't gained the effect of reversing time.

Then the answer is obvious. Pǔyuán covered half his face with his fan, saying, "They're using a power completely different from 【Fate】, originating from the native power of Wēngfǎluósī."

Yèyī remained silent for a few seconds: "I don't get it, what do you mean?"

Simply put, it's actually the same spiritual power that we Death Gods can use, which then allows us to unleash Bankai and Demon Way powers. This is a power that only 'we' can use—Tībǎo should be similar; the power she uses is one that could only appear in Wēngfǎluósī.

Wait…! No way? Wēngfǎluósī has produced three Envoy-rank beings and is wrapped in three

"Yeah, how could it be." Urahara repeated her words, but his tone had no doubt, instead carrying a certain certainty, "But if we reverse-engineer—if the power they used is definitely related to the Star Gods and the Fates, then the third Fate entwining Wēnfǎluósī is self-evident."

Ah?

Oh my~ Miss Yoruichi, don't act so surprised. Urahara Kisuke's fan covered half his face, only revealing a pair of smiling eyes. 'The third Fate is likely End.'

Yoruichi stared at Urahara, pondering: 'End? But we know too little about this Fate.'

The point is. Kisuke Urahara lightly tapped the table with his fan. 'From our previous understanding through the simulated universe, we know that End's biggest trait is "Reverse Time"—He is the only existing Star God most closely related to "time reversal".'

I can't be certain that the 'Eon Titan' they speak of is the End Star God, but at least it's a character closely related to End. Through that strange prayer, they can establish a brief connection with the End Fate and borrow some of its power.

——

'Noradus, *we* don't want to force you, but you should also consider your tribesmen more. The young people believe in you, just as you believe in *me*. If you don't want to leave, they will remain in this temple forever, becoming lost souls under Nicadoli.'

'... If this is your divine revelation, I have no reason not to obey.' Noradus let out a long sigh, 'High Priest, please once again... lead us to take flight and journey afar.'

After dealing with Noradus's matter, everyone also returned to Bai Wu's side. Since the earth beast caravan that was supposed to meet them didn't arrive, everyone prepared to stay here for a while—this also gave Dan Heng time to learn about this world.

Unfortunately, our questions remain unanswered and have only increased. Since the turmoil has subsided, could you two please spare some time to clarify?

'Of course, please come this way.' Bai Wu gestured with an inviting hand, inviting the two to a secluded place to talk, 'Regarding our world, we must start from long ago.'

Bai'e raised his head and gazed up at the giant that stood heaven‑high and earth‑firm in the distance: "From… let's start with that world‑bearing Titan."