Chapter 1617

"Yeah, yeah, and she's so strong—if Xilian could join the train, it'd be like having two Wu Luo Jing Zi on board! And they get along great too!" Restalk raised his hand and gestured twice in midair. "Two Envoy-level powerhouses teaming up—on the 'Memory' path, their faction… probably no one would dare mess with them."

"Don't get too blindly optimistic." Zan Yin reminded calmly. "Xilian is strong, but you don't know what kind of enemies we'll face ahead. On the surface it's the 'Destruction' faction, but secretly… who knows if the 'Emptiness' or 'Harmony' path forces are stirring up monsters like Tumu behind the scenes, setting off another cosmic crisis?"

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""To kill play is to birth games. To kill strife is to usher in glory." Wandi solemnly chanted.

""Haha, not bad. But now I can relax—I prepared my lines, and their meaning surpasses yours." Bai E beamed with confidence.

""Hah! Aside from that, your boastful talent truly towers over the crowd." Wandi waved at everyone, his form gradually fading. "Farewell for now. If we meet again, I'll surely become your steadfast support—no hesitation."

Star: "Maidemos, be crowned king."

Watching Wandi's vanishing silhouette, Xia Die unconsciously let out a soft whisper.

"What's wrong, little butterfly?"

"Nothing, Lady Tirixibosius. I just… finally had some insight…"

"Then speak your heart, let it live forever on the page, butterfly." Aglaea encouraged.

Xia Die nodded, began reciting her blessing: "If your spirit still has room, please spare a little tenderness, gently caress all beauty around you."

"Die Bao… you said that so beautifully."

"Thank you, Miss Feng Jin. My only regret is never having fully touched this world I love—may those who read this fulfill my wish in my stead." Xia Die's form began to fade slowly. "Everyone—let's meet again at the edge of the west wind."

Star: "Where you stand is the gentle flower sea."

"Then it's my turn." Na Ke Xia stepped forward.

"Go ahead and perform, Anatkesagoras. This time, you don't have to worry about being interrupted."

"Heh, thanks for having me. Seizing this chance, I'll share my view on worldly truth—" Na Ke Xia said proudly, "'Truth is the solvent that dissolves all things in the world, thus it cannot objectively exist'—I've long had a brilliant proof in mind, but since the story nears its end, I won't elaborate."

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Genshin Impact.

"Hmph… I doubt he can prove it."

Sang Duo Nie lifted his chin, set the teacup on the saucer, and drawled lazily: "Bringing up this question now? Just like those who write at the end of a book, 'I've found a marvelous proof, but the margin's too small'—they know they can't prove it, won't admit defeat, and use this excuse to dodge."

A Le Qi Nuo, sitting diagonally opposite, merely pursed her lips and smiled: "But he's Na Ke Xia—maybe he really can prove it."

"That fits his style." Sang Duo Nie's brows slightly furrowed. "But if the Galaxy lacked such a 'grand performer,' it'd be a huge loss."

"The Galaxy's so chaotic because there are too few wise and kind people, and too many lacking conscience—especially those who do evil without realizing it—"

Mid-sentence, Sang Duo Nie flicked his hand in annoyance: "Forget it—I always think of Duotuo the beast when this topic comes up, and just remembering him kills my tea mood."

Pantalone merely chuckled: "But Miss Sang Duo Nie seems to recall him every tea gathering."

"Shut up, Pantalone! You still owe me for cutting my budget!" Sang Duo Nie crossed his arms. "Duotuo's approval was ten times faster than mine—I'd say your conscience needs a question mark!"

"Heh…" Pantalone set down his teacup, hands folded on the table, his warm smile unchanged: "If my 'conscience' were worth a fair price, I wouldn't mind turning it into an asset at Bei Guo Yin Hang. Too bad no treasure's been found yet that I could sell it for."

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""Is this your final lesson for future generations?"

""No, this is an established fact—no debate needed. I call it *Anatkesagoras's Last Theorem*."

Feng Jin turned to look at the professor behind her, unable to hold back a laugh: "Still so profound, Professor. Time's plenty—if you don't clarify, future readers might not grasp your true meaning."

""The true meaning doesn't matter. What matters is the emotion it stirs in them when they see it—then the theorem's purpose is fulfilled. So your studies aren't nearly over. But a short rest wouldn't hurt."

Na Ke Xia turned, gave a final wave to the crowd.

""Then, class dismissed."

Star: "The seed you planted has taken root and sprouted."

Aglaea stepped forward: "Everyone, mind if I continue writing this passage?"

Sai Feier looked surprised, glanced back at Aglaea: "Huh? I thought you should do the final summary… but…"

Tirixibosius calmly took over Sai Feier's words: "... We'll never refuse your request, Ya."

""Heh… my teacher, Saili Fa Ya—thank you." Aglaea gently closed her eyes: "Trust and selflessness are the two most beautiful garments in the world: one given to others, one worn by oneself."

Bai E scratched his head, confused: "One's gold… one's purple?"

Hearing that, Aglaea also smiled helplessly: "Failing to fully redeem your taste is my one regret across thirty million ages."