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Chapter 1539

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"This ending feels just as terrible as Black Tower's, so it seems the Astral Express offers far more than just surface-level help—it cuts off their path to 'Destruction' at the root," Na Jie Ta said in a low voice.

"Hey hey, who still remembers that the Astral Express originally just wanted to go to Wengfaluo Si to refill some pioneer fuel?" La Bo Ke laughed, "Now look, Black Swan's suggestion not only avoided two terrible endings, but also accidentally pointed the Astral Express in the right direction. In my opinion, Black Swan is the real hero here."

—

"As for the Glimmering Light Band (Patrewini Zia)... that stage of mournful performers."

"All I saw was a world seemingly made of crystal, where countless white-clad, masked mournful performers stood on a ship, white masks drifting in the sky above."

"'Script' epilogue... black hole and white hole devouring each other, tearing apart the Galaxy..."

"Walter held the Eden Star against Fen Feng, but the white hole before Fen Feng clearly had the upper hand in suppression—Walter could barely hold his ground."

"In the upper half of the hourglass, stars drifted downward in the flowing light, her body as light as a wind-forgotten feather—Flame Gun, hat, ball club... she couldn't grasp anything, only able to let herself fall slowly."

"In the lower half, countless blood-red hands stretched up from the bottom, dense and thick—San Yue Qi, Dan Heng, Xingqiri, Ji Zi... everyone was torn apart in agony, their cries soundless, even sound vanishing into that 'Emptiness'."

"The Astral Express also shattered within the broken Glimmering Light Band, splitting into several sections."

"Because that path leads to the most vicious enemy... Fen Feng."

"Or better not say it—just thinking about it is scary," Silver Wolf interrupted Kafka, "If we really end up like that, we're powerless."

"Fortunately, fate still walks the right path—only two possibilities remain ahead..."

"Tumu's red data slowly flowed into the 'Ru Wo Su Shu' before Xing—she held the book, and it ignited in fierce flames, burning to ashes."

"'Two possibilities, fifty-fifty. In Possibility A... Wengfaluo Si's 'Memory' will still head toward 'Destruction'.'"

—

Honkai 3.

"Sure, Joachim... from now on you dare to take on Fen Feng."

Tesla slapped Walter's shoulder hard without hesitation, laughing loudly: "Although the black hole created by the Eden Star was suppressed by Fen Feng, that move was still damn cool—I declare, from now on you're the strongest man on the Astral Express!"

"Doctor Tesla." Walter, flattered by her praise, felt a bit embarrassed, smiling helplessly: "Fen Feng can shatter countless stars in one blow—with his level of power, the 'me' in that possibility might just be helping the Astral Express companions buy time. Besides, being able to stand against Fen Feng, I think he also has a reason to underestimate the enemy."

"Being able to make the enemy underestimate you is also part of strength—don't sell yourself short!" Tesla waved her hand, "But these three 'possibilities' of the Train Society are truly awful—if not for Black Swan's suggestion, none of these three endings would be acceptable."

Einstein nearby set down her coffee cup, unhurried: "Oh? I recall someone didn't say that at first."

Tesla's steps paused.

"That person originally said—'Black Swan completely spewed nonsense there, leading the Train Society into a fire pit—had I known, I shouldn't have let that woman on board, I suggest she never gives advice again,' right?"

Einstein tilted her head slightly, looking at Tesla—she felt she'd learned the tone quite well.

Tesla's face "swished" red as she spun around, fingers trembling pointing at Einstein: "Chicken nest head! You, you... you didn't object back then either?!"

"I didn't object because I planned to observe first," Einstein said calmly, lifting her coffee, "But now it seems Black Swan's suggestion directly helped the Train avoid three terrible endings... even... rewrote the Galaxy's fate."

—

"'Little Grey, see you tomorrow.'"

"'Thank you, for fulfilling my heart's wish.'"

"'Come with me, become a hero!'"

"'We will surely write a different ending♪'"

"The golden descendants of Huoyouzhe appeared one by one in Xing's mind—Mimi took her hand, and under the gaze of all, they walked forward."

"But the next second, the scene suddenly shifted—Mimi let go of her hand, and beside Xing remained only a patch of burning embers; the memories of Wengfaluo Si's heroes and her gradually drifted apart..."

"Xing sat helplessly on the ground, staring at the scorched 'Ru Wo Su Shu' before her—her familiar golden descendants and affairs all vanished in smoke and flame. Yet Tumu still came into being, but her comrades-in-arms, the golden descendants, left no trace."

"'For 'Pioneering,' farewell is inevitable.'"

"And within it, a white silhouette still stood firm amidst the flames..."

"It was Xilian."

"She seemed to whisper something, but no one could hear. Her eyes flickered like a candle in the wind, burning strongly."

"'On the road against 'Destruction'... we must all grow used to loss.'"

"'Or perhaps there's still Possibility B... more tempting, also worse,' Silver Wolf said."

"'In the name of 'Love,' she will cherish everything that has passed...'"

"A tear slipped from Xing's eye corner, falling into the blazing fire of burning memories, forming an ice flower that froze the world burned by Tumu, and the stars one by one—everything came to stillness."

"'Until the end of time, 'Memory' becomes a fourth kind of 'Final End.'' Saying this, Kafka chuckled softly, 'At least, this ending is gentle enough.'"

—

Genshin Impact.

"Oh? The fourth 'Final End' is actually 'Memory'? Truly interesting..."

Rheindolt gazed at the frozen cosmic stars in the Sky Curtain—this 'ending' far exceeded her expectations; she thought the Memory Pathway belonged to some universal protection mechanism, never imagining this protection could also be a kind of 'Final End'.

"I really can't figure you out—where's the fun in this ending?" Yunnawa casually waved her hand, "By the way, did Kafka mean Possibility A—that Chang Ye Yue alters Xing's memory to create a 'Perfect Rebirth'? Tumu still forms, but the golden descendants all vanish, and Xing and company can only fight alone."

"In that ending, Wengfaluo Si heads toward 'Destruction,' and the stars too head toward destruction," Istarta sat on the steps, arms wrapped around her knees, "Fortunately, there seems to be room for change now."

"Even in Possibility B, we still face the best and worst endings," Rheindolt said, "Memory becomes a fourth Final End, but the best ending... hehe, how good would it be?"

"The best ending is nothing more than Tumu being eliminated—nothing else," Yunnawa stated bluntly, "Wengfaluo Si is destined to be a sacrifice—no doubt about it. The Wengfaluo Si people... I fear even the Memory Envoy can't save them?"

—

"On Wengfaluo Si's light band, Xilian sat at the far end—time came to stillness, frozen, while Xing sat at the other end, unable even to see Xilian's back."

"'What are you saying? You must absolutely not let this happen.'"

"'Soon, their gaze will all turn toward Wengfaluo Si.'"

"'Why not wrap up Pinokangni first, then meet at our next stop?' Silver Wolf gently stroked the fur on Ailiou's back."

"Ren gazed from afar at the red-light-wrapped Wengfaluo Si: 'Hopefully there's still a next stop.'"

"'Don't worry.'"

"Kafka's eyelids drooped slightly as she gazed at the black cat's sapphire-blue eyes."

"The scenery ahead is already reflected in those eyes."

""

"The tomorrow of shining stars, and... Wengfaluo Si's 'life.' People meet each other through brokenness, and embrace to welcome farewell."

Xilian sat at the far end of Wengfaluo Si's light band, gently turning the light cones of the Golden Bloodline Members. With a light touch of her fingertips, those light cones transformed into countless streams of radiant, colorful stars, one after another falling between the pages of *Ru Wo Su Shu*.

"Remember to take a deep breath, partner."

"Then... walk toward tomorrow."

On the display panel of the Scepter's data, rows of red numbers began to be deleted. As the progress bar continuously advanced, a line of white small text appeared on the left side of the screen:

"Goodbye, Wengfaluo Si."

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