Chapter 1636

Shinigami.

"Hey hey, those people from the Company better explain clearly! What does 'Company-led' operation against the Iron Tomb even mean?"

Ichigo Kurosaki crossed his arms, his face displeased as he let out a "tsk," "These guys really know how to pat themselves on the back—who's the main force and who's the support in this battle is clear in their own hearts, saying this out loud isn't just stealing all the credit from the Astral Express, is it?!"

Shitou Yulong also just gave a helpless smile: "That's the benefit of controlling the narrative—for those living on fringe stars, they only know a battle happened at the far end of the distant universe, they can't learn the full details of the battle, they can only find out the latest situation through news broadcasts, and they believe whatever the Company says."

"But the good news is, life on Wengfaluo Si will be revived later, just as Professor Lai Te Ao cited the principle…… hearing it always gives me a chilling sensation down my back."

"Zandal's Return Principle—later on I'll meet his several incarnations again." Ichigo Kurosaki said slowly, "'Creating fate is no harder than creating civilization'…… such words could only come from Zandal. I just don't know if next time we meet he'll still or won't create monsters like the Iron Tomb."

"Should say it's 'a monster stronger than the Iron Tomb'." Shitou Yulong corrected, "Every failure is an answer, every answer lets him get closer to success. But I think Zandal shouldn't choose to create monsters like the Iron Tomb that 'target intellect' again—he's very likely to try using another path to negate intellect."

"For example?" Ichigo Kurosaki raised his eyebrows.

"For example creating another Star God, opening up a completely new fate, like Harmony Swallowing Order does, using other fates to swallow intellect." Shitou Yulong said coldly, "Put this on other geniuses and it might seem crazy and impractical, but for Zandal…… I think this is very likely."

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""Furthermore, preparations for the new edition of 'Fantasy Moon Game' are proceeding in an orderly manner. As a tradition left behind by the 'God of Elation' Star God, this celebration has attracted attention from various forces. Stellar Peace Company wishes the Fantasy Moon Game a complete success, may joyous voices and laughter fill every corner of Two Gardens Paradise.""

""Not long ago, the Company's important mining base New Eden-3 suffered a cyberattack. This planet had been burned during the war against the Legion, and during reconstruction, vast reserves of Antimatter Crystal Ore were discovered underground. After evaluation, the Company approved the development plan for this deposit, believing its high concentration of Imaginary Energy will inject powerful momentum into the local industry's recovery.""

""The mine supervisor said, before the attack occurred, they had received an anonymous warning. Currently, due to network paralysis, excavation work has been suspended.""

"After investigation and evidence collection by the Company's Network Security Department, it was confirmed that this attack was carried out by Silver Wolf, a member of the Star Core Hunters. Stellar Peace Company strongly condemns these despicable acts of damaging public property and threatening galactic security, and has added a bounty of one billion Credit Points on Silver Wolf."

""Welcome all Huazuo citizens to actively report, this station will provide extra rewards for tipsters.""

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Genshin Impact.

"Fantasy Moon Game…… 'God of Elation' Star God actually meddles in human affairs too?" Citlali put down the light novel in her hands, this news did catch her attention.

Ying lowered her head in thought: "Maybe the Star God is also interested in human activities?"

"That Two Gardens Paradise sounds like a huge amusement park, the 'God of Elation' Star God and such are probably just hype made up by the Company to attract out-of-town tourists." Citlali pursed her lips, she's long been used to these commercial tactics, seen it all before, not surprised at all.

"By the way, Citlali, when I first arrived I wanted to ask, those people outside your door……"

Ying pointed at the doorway, outside the sun was blazing high, several young smoke-addicted priest apprentices were helping her pack up the dye for weaving, those heavy wooden tubs were filled with various pungent liquids, the apprentices were gritting their teeth, huffing and puffing as they carried them, each one exhausted and drenched in sweat, complaining bitterly.

"Oh, you mean them…… talking about this just makes me angry." Citlali gritted her teeth, "Those few are curious whether I'm some 'Wu Luo Jing Zi', grandma I how could that be yes!"

"Those little brats, if they came to ask me face to face it would be fine, but instead they spread those unrealistic guesses all over the Scarlet Witch Arena, even Mavuika knows about it, making it so when I go there to drink, along the way seven or eight people come ask me if I'm Wu Luo Jing Zi, annoying me to death. You say they should or shouldn't be punished?"

"Uh… Wu Luo Jing Zi?"

"Yeah, what pink hair, able to manipulate ice element…… grandma I this is a Vision! Not six-phase ice!"

Citlali got angrier the more she spoke, fiercely glaring at the several young people outside the window, instantly a chill spread to the outside, the several apprentices immediately broke out in cold sweat, so frightened they didn't dare make a sound.

"Actually, Snezhnaya is also conducting investigations for Wu Luo Jing Zi, currently all travelers entering and exiting Snezhnaya must undergo questioning."

"Oh? This strict?" Citlali was somewhat surprised.

"In theory, Wu Luo Jing Zi can appear in any world." Ying said, "As long as one is successfully discovered, she becomes a candidate for Star God Fu Li, possibly able to ascend to godhood in the future. Such an existence, not taking it seriously is impossible, right?"

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"Star arrived within 'Yi Ye Heng E' through 'Ru Wo Su Shu', discovering here the scenery is still exactly the same as initially."

"Even…… Xilian is also here."

"She stands by the courtyard edge, quietly gazing at the distant scenery."

""Hey, missed me?" Xilian smiled brightly as she waved at Star, "Welcome to the story we wrote together, this 'Eternity' that exists because of you ♪""

""Can you still stay by our side?" Star asked the question she had been holding in her heart."

"The maiden gave a faint smile. She foresaw that you would hesitate, feel emotional, or ask a question at this moment."

"After a moment, Star also came to her senses… the 'her' before her eyes is merely a trace left in the past: only able to send messages, unable to exchange words."

""Sorry, I can only leave you a message this way…… Star, we have walked very far very far together on the 'Memory' path. Although *my* memory of Wengfaluo Si will forever cycle, sealing the Iron Tomb in the past……""

""But those *you* have remembered, this story, and this eternal garden, will always accompany you, as part of 'Ru Wo Su Shu', together with the Astral Express always 'pioneering' forward ♪""

"The maiden paused for a moment, blinked her eyes."

""I believe we will definitely reunite." Although knowing Xilian cannot hear her this promise, Star still spoke solemnly."

""Hee, although it's hard to guess Star's thoughts…… but a heartfelt 'Thank you', surely can make the little flower in your heart bloom? Thank you, Star♪""

""If you have time, remember to return to the small village in memory, go see 'me'? Maybe, I still have prepared a small pink gift for you♪""

"Having said that, completely giving Star no time to react, Xilian's figure vanished in the blink of an eye."