Chapter 976

Fictional……this, this can't be possible?

Even if it's not fictional, if Tipao was bewitched by the voice of the Star Core, causing this oracle to be wrong from the start, what would happen? Qie shook his head, "The problem is that the legitimacy of Fire Pursuit is tightly bound to that oracle of unknown origin. If among them there are Golden Heirs who want to use Fire Pursuit as an excuse to expand their power and extract the people's wealth, what then? Wouldn't the people of Weng Faluos be even worse off?"

Xiao Jie lowered his head: "But Aglaea shouldn't be that kind of person, right?"

"Knowing a person's face but not their heart." Qie said lightly, "If she is that kind of person, plus the ability to manipulate golden threads, Aohema would easily become her personal plaything. But from another angle, if she didn't do that, it shows her character is still quite reliable."

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"Just now, the bathhouse spirit told you the legend of Weng Faluos, but they refuse to reveal the cruelty behind the legend."

"——The titan gods that once ruled the world have now become the cause of corrosion in Weng Faluos. Some unknown power has altered the majority of their kind, attracting anger and madness."

"Now, the black tide sweeps the present age, the earth sinks into eternal night; only Aohema, under the protection of KefaLe, retains a last glimmer of light. The Golden Heirs gathered here are humanity's only hope. People hail us as heroes, guardians, saviors……expecting us to strike down the gods, seize the fire seeds, and take the gods' authority from the throne into human hands."

"When all the fire seeds are gathered, the miracle of creation will manifest, and the shattered world will be reborn anew. This is Weng Faluos's Fire Pursuit Journey——a host of heroes embark on the path to slay the gods, pluck twelve fire seeds, and achieve the great undertaking of recreating the world."

"We are stranded in the apocalypse and still need to guide countless people toward the mountaintop. Aohema urgently needs more allies to become our solid support." Aglaea paused slightly, "Perhaps you are the reinforcements the Golden Heirs have been waiting for."

Xing Jiaao raised his chin: "Saving the world is our specialty."

Aglaea pursed her lips and smiled, a smile that didn't reach her eyes: "You must have personally experienced many miracles to say that without hesitation. Perhaps I'm being too eager…but for Weng Faluos, I'm willing to give it a try."

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Honkai 3.

Fire Pursuit……

These two words, like a code etched into their DNA, caused a complex, indescribable emotion to surface on Kaiwen's usually cold face, like a flame sealed beneath a glacier for fifty thousand years finally revealing a hint of warmth at some moment.

Fire Pursuit.

These two seemingly light words carry an inescapable weight. He thinks of his fallen comrades, of cities devoured by collapse, of human civilization burned and rebuilt in fire……the endless cycle of reincarnation.

That is a road destined to keep losing. He knows this better than anyone. He has already walked that path once; he does not want to see another version of himself walk it again.

"Kaiwen." Ailixiya's voice softly sounded in his ear, she tilted her head, pink hair falling to her shoulders, "Don't keep your expression tense all the time~ Are you worrying about those adorable Golden Heirs?"

"Hmm." Kaiwen did not deny, "We are the Thirteen Fire Pursuit Heroes, we know what the two words 'Fire Pursuit' mean."

"It means a road woven with hope and sacrifice." Ailixiya lightly smiled, blinked her eyes, "However, you cannot judge Weng Faluos's Fire Pursuit Journey by experience alone; this time, the Fire Pursuit has gained two powerful helpers♪"

Kaiwen lifted his gaze, a glint suddenly flashing in his eyes.

Xing and Danheng.

Aili spoke correctly; unlike the former Thirteen Fire Pursuit Heroes, this time Weng Faluos's Fire Pursuit power genuinely has two additional distinct variables. Moreover, Waerte and Jizi are also outside Weng Faluos; as long as we find the Star Core, resolve the black tide, and slay the titans……this Fire Pursuit Journey can reach a dignified conclusion.

Perhaps they need not sacrifice, and Bai'e, who bears the name of savior, also need not walk alone as I do.

Thinking this, Kaiwen's perpetually tense shoulders finally relaxed a little.

He turned around, facing his companions behind him. On that handsome yet cold face, a rare softness finally appeared——the expression of Kaiwen from fifty thousand years ago, when he was merely an ordinary youth.

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"I have already opened my heart to you. Now, I only ask you to make a promise," Aglaea said, "Please agree: no matter what, do not reveal the existence of the 'Realm Beyond Heaven' to the citizens."

"Why?"

"Because Aohema's time is running short, I don't want to give people false hope… Mankind has been deeply hurt by it." Aglaea looked at her seriously, "Can you grant my request?"

Xing nodded.

"With that, the contract is fulfilled. Thank you, Xing. If this ceremony makes you uncomfortable, I apologize. But please understand… I have to do this."

"I would love to hear your story, but now… I have taken up too much of your time. Mr. Dan Heng seems a bit impatient; his anxiety is disturbing the water flow. Visit the Holy City with him and see how people survive in hardship. Later, I will prepare a welcome gift for you both, esteemed guests."

After saying farewell to Aglaea, Xing returned to the first floor and recounted everything that had happened to Dan Heng.

"I didn't expect her only concern to be that we might spread rumors of interstellar travel to the public. That's exactly the same as Bai E's reaction in the Abyss," Dan Heng mused. "This world is indeed strange. Closed like Yalilo-Ⅵ, the locals have a basic understanding of space, even knowing fate and the Star Gods."

"But in Weng Falosi, the sky is more like… a prison; even speaking of the beyond has become taboo. Yet they possess such advanced technology…"

Dan Heng continued to speculate, "Do you remember that chaotic substance that shrouded the world? I have a feeling Weng Falosi was artificially sealed. The Titans of myth may also be linked to some Star God."

"I'm only concerned about your broken spear…"

"Bai E means he'll take care of it. If we meet him, just ask him," Dan Heng looked up toward the gate of the Cloudstone Heavenly Palace, "First, as Aglaea said, scout around. We took part in the Holy City's defense, and while people's impressions are still fresh, we can gather some information from them."