Chapter 1613

Star entered the viewing carriage and found the entire carriage empty, with only Hai Se Yin and Na Ke Xia present.

"Based on my deduction, there are countless celestial bodies with water in this galaxy. However, I fear not all 'oceans' are suitable for biological habitation. You must also take this into account."

"No wonder you're a professor of Shu Ting... Even for things you've never seen with your own eyes, you can be so certain."

"I thought you were praising me." Na Ke Xia paused, then said, "By the way, I heard Caesar's Zhuohuo Jun likes to hold banquets at the Qimeng Wangzuo?"

"That's true. However, I and Feng Yin Jué occasionally feel that drinking freely in front of the most revered Taitan Zuo in Shu Ting seems somewhat inappropriate..."

"Inappropriate? How so?" Na Ke Xia couldn't help but laugh, "I only resent being born too many years late; otherwise, I'd wish for such gatherings to last from Gate-Closing Month to Opportunity Month!"

Na Ke Xia's utterly unconcerned attitude left Hai Se Yin at a loss: "This..."

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Monogatari Series.

"Upon mentioning the Defiler of Gods, it indeed came to Na Ke Xia's comfort zone." Araragi Koyomi gazed at the endless Star Sea in the Sky Curtain, "Come to think of it, this guy should also have acquired a physical body in reality, right?"

"Mm... Having arrived on the train, that's only natural." Shinobu ate her doughnut without raising her head.

"The knowledge in the universe far surpasses what Shu Ting's Library can compare to; this guy should share much common ground with Laatio of the Graduate School of Knowledge." Araragi Koyomi wore a playful smile, "I can't help but want to recommend to him a promising Xianzhou apprentice named Su Shang; studying Alchemy under him would be suitable."

"I see you're clearly intending to harm someone, aren't you?" Shinobu wiped crumbs from the corner of her mouth, "But now that Wengfaluo Si has appeared in reality, will techniques like 'Alchemy' still appear in Wengfaluo Si?"

"Of course, why would Xiao Ren ask such a thing?"

"Idiot!" Shinobu unconsciously raised her voice by several degrees, "Alchemy, which transforms the flesh into matter and can even store the soul within—however you look at it, it doesn't seem like a technology that could exist in the real universe, does it?"

"... Indeed, in the mythological world of Wengfaluo Si where Titans exist, having Alchemy is not surprising. But since we've come to the real universe, we must follow the universe's laws. If true Alchemy existed, the Graduate School of Knowledge should have records of it. If not, then Na Ke Xia should feel—"

"Ecstasy."

After departing from the false physical laws fabricated by the Scepter in Wengfaluo Si, Na Ke Xia's research will undoubtedly become bolder and more radical. His studies might seem offensive to Shu Ting, but perhaps just right for the Company and the Graduate School of Knowledge... even possibly insufficient in intensity.

Na Ke Xia had probed into Laigushi's mind for the knowledge mastered by geniuses, and relying on his talent and unconventional, unrestrained manner of conduct, he will likely soon be noticed by the Company or the Graduate School of Knowledge, and be offered an olive branch. They fear not your defiance of gods, but your self-imposed limits on imagination in defying gods.

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"This one is even a heavyweight Defiler of Gods." Star introduced him to Hai Se Yin.

"Defiling gods is merely a phenomenon, not an end. Gazing upon this interstellar expanse, I suspect there are not a few who doubt the so-called 'Star Gods' or 'Destiny Paths.' Wasn't I once in Nalu Ke'erge Si's mind for a while? Tsk tsk, yet I learned much knowledge about 'Defiling Gods' there."

Na Ke Xia raised his head to gaze at the stars outside the window: "Humans create gods, gods shape humans. Between creator and believer, who truly is the confined party?"

"... Professor Anatkesagoras, I'll just confirm one thing—you surely haven't misunderstood the fallacious reasoning of the Divine Ritual Audience, have you?"

"No need to worry. The difference between genius and madman lies in the genius sharing deadly truths, while the madman tries to impose them on others."

Hai Se Yin smiled knowingly: "... I understand, roughly like when drinking Mijiang at a banquet—likable people raise cups to invite, while unlikable ones clink cups to demand."

"Being able to simplify complex materials into common sense, you too are like a qualified scholar."

As several people chatted, Star suddenly caught a flash of white shadow in the corner of her eye.

"... It's Bai E!"

"Here you are, partner." Bai E chuckled, "I've mentioned the Qinggong Hui to you more than once, and now it's finally realized. Although the atmosphere differs from what I imagined... but this also counts as fulfilling the promise, right?"

"You... haven't merged with Tumu, have you?"

Seeing Bai E and the other Golden Bloodline Members unharmed, Star also finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"What you said has indeed already happened. We defeated Tumu, and by drawing fire upon ourselves, purified its remnants." Bai E raised his head to gaze at the train's ceiling, "Now, the force sustaining our consciousness and form—it comes from elsewhere."

""

Star's facial expression visibly sank with disappointment.

"Are you worried about your companions on the train? I understand your current feelings. Rest assured, they will surely be safe. She promised as much."

Star scanned her surroundings, her heart somewhat uneasy: "Xilian... where is she?"

"Don't rush, she will surely appear at the proper moment."

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Fate/zero.

"Huh? Could it be... that the Golden Bloodline Members were actually not revived by Xilian?"

Wei Bo rubbed his brow, for a moment finding it hard to believe, "No way... Xilian could reshape the entire universe, yet this power cannot save the Golden Bloodline Members?"

"I noticed from the start, when Star and the Golden Bloodline Members were chatting, there were always faint sounds of writing and turning pages around them. If I'm not mistaken, that sound must come from Xilian."

Rider stroked his stubble-covered chin, uttering an "Oh": "Could it be that book... all Golden Bloodline Members exist within《Ru Wo Su Shu》?"

"That is to say, the Golden Bloodline Members have never been revived from beginning to end." Wei Bo lowered his head with a face full of regret, "Bai E... could his martial prowess only be seen in《Ru Wo Su Shu》?"

"Kid, don't be too upset; although Bai E and the others weren't revived, their state should be very similar to ours heroic spirits, just without a physical form." The King of Conquest raised his head to gaze at the white-haired youth in the Sky Curtain, "As long as Xilian exists, this power used to stabilize them exists, and Bai E and the others will not easily dissipate."