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Chapter 657

Chapter 657

After a while, a heavy atmosphere filled the abyss of fate.

Tibao woke up slowly, feeling dizzy. She rubbed her temples and muttered to herself, "Hmm...where is this..."

She sat up slowly and looked around.

She sat up slowly and looked around, only to see the familiar Xiao Hui and Xiao Bai wandering around anxiously, along with Xiao Feng Jin, Lin Bao, Fen Bao and others.

Tibao's heart suddenly tightened, "Wait...where's Tian? Is she back?" Her voice was filled with obvious anxiety and uneasiness.

Bai E walked forward, looking solemn, "When we arrived, we only saw two people lying on the side of the road..."

Tinin frowned and asked, "Where is the swordsman in black robe?"

Hearing this, Bai'e's face darkened instantly, and he punched the rock beside him, "Damn it! It's that guy." He took a deep breath and tried to calm down, "We are still a step too late. I'm afraid Oronis's fire... has met with an accident."

A trace of worry flashed across Feng Jin's eyes, "Then, Master Tian..."

Tibao closed her eyes and concentrated on sensing. After a moment, she opened her eyes, full of worry, "Her divine power is running out, and now... her sense is minimal."

Bai E nodded slightly, his expression relaxed a little, "It's a blessing in disguise that the two teachers are safe." He looked at everyone, "Everyone, we should set off immediately and split into two groups. One team will stay in Chongyuan and meet up with Aglaya's reinforcements to search for the whereabouts of Teacher Tian." He paused, and then said, "The other team will follow me to hunt down the black-clad swordsman and take back the fire."

San Yue Qi frowned slightly and asked, "Do you know where it is moving?"

"I didn't have time to explain this to you before, but actually, Teacher Na Kexia and I have long been concerned about the Black Tide and have made some preparations." He waved his hand, "We can discuss the details on the way. The opportunity is fleeting, so we must hurry."

Just as he finished speaking, an Ohma scout hurried over and reported loudly, "Report! Lord Bai'e...ah, and Lord Tibao and Lord Tining! I'm glad you're all okay!"

Bai'er's eyes flashed with anticipation, "Did Aglaiya send someone here?"

Scout Ohma nodded quickly, "That's right! Lady Aglaya has already known the situation, and she even sent a message to us -" He cleared his throat and imitated Aglaya's tone, "Bai'er, I understand that the swordsman means a lot to you, but if you rush forward without a long-term plan, you may not be the only one who will die in vain."

Bai'e was slightly startled, then fell into deep thought. After a moment, he raised his head and said, "Of course, 'hatred is the poison that kills heroes' - I have no intention of fighting alone. If that swordsman is really related to the Black Tide, he is definitely not an opponent that the Golden Race can underestimate." He looked into the distance with a solemn expression, "I originally planned to return to the Holy City to discuss strategy with Aglaiya. This is a siege, and we need more help."

"Why don't we follow the previous division of labor? We stay here to receive reinforcements, and you take the rest of the people back to the Holy City and tell Aglaya about your plan."

Ti Ning also spoke up, "Ti Ning will also stay in Chongyuan, so that if there is any progress, both sides can take care of each other."

"Please come back with me, Xing."

"Okay." Xing agreed without hesitation.

Bai E nodded slightly, his eyes full of gratitude, "Then I'll leave it to you all, Xing, Teacher Tibao, let's go."

After that, Bai'e took Tibao, Xing and other soldiers and quickly ran towards the holy city.

Lin Yu, Feng Jin, Tining and San Yueqi stayed in the Abyss of Destiny, waiting for reinforcements from Aglaya, while continuing to search for Tian's whereabouts.

...

Bai'e led everyone back exhausted and shouted, "We are back, Aglaya."

Aglaya frowned slightly and looked at Bai'e, with a hint of reproach in his tone, "You should have discussed this with me first, Bai'e."

Seeing this, Tibao quickly came to Bai'e's rescue, "Aya, don't blame Xiaobai... Ohma's situation is very dangerous."

Aglaya sighed softly, her eyes full of worry. "I know, it's hard to imagine that the only two Titans that humans can rely on have been killed one after another in such a short period of time... The golden thread is tighter than ever, as if it will collapse at any touch."

"Bai'er, your plan... time is running out, so let's make it short."

Bai'e immediately reported Nakexia's discovery in detail to Aglaya.

"Not only hunting Titans, but also depriving them of their fire?" Tibao's eyes widened, his face full of shock.

"Yes, it's exactly the same as Chasing Fire... At that time, Teacher Xia thought that the appearance of the Fire Stealer might be a sign of the further spread of the Black Tide."

Aglaya frowned, "Regardless of whether the inference is true or not, it is far more powerful than I imagined."

"But this madness is also our opportunity. Since Fire is its target, humans can lure it into a trap."

"When we went to Chongyuan, Teacher Na Kexia had already left the Holy City with the fire of Sersis and rushed to the battlefield to make arrangements in advance." Bai'e continued.

"Tell me, why do you think... the ending won't be the loss of another fire?"

Bai'e smiled confidently and looked at Xing, "Because this time, the great power from outer space is also standing by us...the key lies in her." Bai'e's eyes were full of anticipation.

Xing was slightly stunned by Bai'e's gaze and asked uncertainly, "Really? Can I do it?" There was a hint of hesitation in her voice, and she was obviously worried about whether she could take on such a heavy responsibility.

Bai Er nodded slightly and encouraged, "We need another companion of yours."

When Mimi heard this, her eyes lit up, "Oh...are you...talking about someone else?" She came in front of everyone with an excited smile on her face.

Aglaya was slightly startled, and then suddenly realized, "I see, Bai'e, the battlefield you just mentioned... could it be Xuanfeng City?"

"That's right. You must remember that Xing and her companions performed an amazing miracle in the battle of Nikadori, awakening the past of Xuanfeng City."

"This is the key to victory. We must repeat our old tricks and use the power of Oronis to open the Door to the Past and lure the enemy deeper...then, seal the Fire Thief in the Labyrinth of Time." Bai'e elaborated on the plan in detail.

"Yes, Oronis has fallen, and Janus's power is in Ohma's possession. As long as we can get the fire back, the swordsman will have no way to escape. It's not a bloody battle, but a surprise victory. It's a smart move."

"Little guy, can you do it?" Aglaya looked at Mimi.

Mimi patted his chest and said confidently, "Does that mean throwing the black guy over there and locking him up? Since we have the memory fragments, there is no problem opening the entrance, but as for the rest... I can only say that if I believe that Xing and I can do anything together, I can do anything!"

"Really? Then I'm going to make a wish!"

“Please, do you feel everyone’s enthusiastic gazes? We can’t let them down on such an important occasion!”

"You look very excited...it seems you are quite confident." Aglaya looked at Mimi with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but it was a fake smile.

"What you may not know is that when my master disappeared, the Senate was already in a state of emergency. Katniss's group learned about the tree garden and began to build momentum in secret. I'm afraid they will take action before the next citizens' assembly."

Tibao was shocked and asked anxiously, "What are they going to do..."

"The short-sighted and ambitious people probably think that the Golden Race will soon reach its limit and are preparing to make arrangements in advance, right? One day, we will have to face the problem of people, but... not now. I have sent Xiadie to the Senate to deliver a message. Her presence is enough to stabilize the situation temporarily."

"Bai'e, I hope to reach a consensus with you. We must capture the Fire Thief in one fell swoop and achieve victory. After that, we will also have our own trump cards when facing the challenge of the Senate."

Bai Er nodded without hesitation, "Of course, I'm willing to take the lead."

Aglaya turned slightly and looked at Xing, her eyes full of apology, "I'm sorry, Xing, now Ohma is facing internal and external troubles, and you have been pushed to the forefront again, but the situation is urgent, and there is really no room for detailed consultation with you.. The core of this matter lies in you, and I respect your choice."

Xing frowned and asked worriedly, "How can we ensure the feasibility of the plan?"

Tibao said quickly, "Although my mastery of the Hundred Realms Gate is not as good as Ti'an's, as long as you can buy some time, I can also open a beautiful gate."

Xing hesitated for a moment and shook his head, "Open the door again... Forget it..."

Aglaya nodded slightly. "As for whether we can seize the fire, it all depends on Kexia's ability."

"Based on what I know about that guy...he can definitely do it."

"Thank you for your generous help, and thank you all again. Let's set out immediately to hunt down the enemy. May Kephar sharpen our eyes and help us defeat the enemy."

Xing looked around and asked in confusion, "Is there someone missing?"

Bai E smiled slightly, "You mean Wan Di? He is solving another problem. Don't worry, that man will never miss this battle."

...

Ohma, the vortex of creation, Bai'e stepped into it and instantly locked onto the figure of Wan Di, "You are here indeed."

Wan Di turned around and said, "I heard that you are going on an expedition soon."

"That's right, this will be an extremely difficult battle, and the destination... is still Xuanfeng City." When mentioning Xuanfeng City, a hint of complexity flashed in Bai'e's eyes.

"So, you're here to pray to the dead Nicadori?"

Bai Er shook his head. "No, on the contrary. I came here to tell you... this time, just leave the front line to us. The battlefield you are about to face... cannot be lost either."

Wan Di's mouth curled up slightly, "Hmph... "Founder" Geocles - have you heard his story?"

Bai'e was slightly startled. "It seems that you have talked to Hatonus. This name is the legendary mountain man, right?"

"Before we part, let's talk a little more. Hattonus told me that in ancient times, the mountain people lived in seclusion in the hills. They spent their days digging and gathering, leading a peaceful and simple life, away from disputes." Wan Di said as he paced slowly, "But Geocles is an outlier. He doesn't recognize tradition and yearns for the world outside the mountains. The lukewarm customs are like a prison in his eyes."

“It’s very similar to your situation.”

"That's right, so he had to face the same choice. One day, Geocles climbed over the hill as usual, but he saw that there was a whole camp of Ladon people stationed at the foot of the hill. The Ladon people were fighting with their old enemy, the Kampa people, and used the mountain as a guerrilla base. Geocles taught himself the common language, and he got information from the soldiers - the Ladon people planned to plant mines and explosives in the mountains and lure the enemy deep into them, which meant that the homes of the mountain people would no longer be safe and would be full of dangers from then on. Geocles immediately returned to the village and informed his people of the news, but..."

Bai Er said tentatively, "Let me guess...they would rather endure than seek change?"

"Yes, the people of the mountain fear change, let alone migration. The war is coming, but the elders only intend to make peace and are unwilling to leave the mountain. Geocles feels sad and angry, but he does not give up. If you were him, what would you do?"

"Lead the tribe to revolt? I can't really say. I can't think of a way to have the best of both worlds."

"The best of both worlds..that's the innocence of you and me, and Geocles..I'll tell you how he does it."

"He took away the gems stored by the mountain people and exchanged them with the Ladon people for a large amount of gunpowder. However, he did not do this to fight against the Kampa people. He took advantage of the night to set fire to the mountains and forests around the settlement, forcing everyone to flee the mountains."

"That fire became the starting point of the history of the mountain people. After that, they merged into the river of civilization, and giants appeared in the holy city. The mountains that once existed have long since become a few bubbles in the black tide."

"But leaving their homeland also caused many mountain people to encounter misfortune, such as..."

"Being hunted by the Xuanfeng people or enslaved, yes, that is also a part of history. This is Geocles. His merits and demerits have been judged by others, but history still regards him as a founder. Why do you think this is?" Wan Di said as he looked at Bai'e.

Seeing that Bai'e did not respond, Wan Di continued, "This truth couldn't be more straightforward - because he took action and engraved the changes with his own hands. He did not try to make everyone understand him, nor did he waste time in the dilemma of having the best of both worlds. He used a big fire to burn the shackles called "tradition", and then drove everyone...to move towards the rolling era."

Bai'e looked at Wandi, "So... you have made up your mind, right?" He seemed to have understood Wandi's intention.

Wan Di nodded slightly, "Soon, I will leave Ohma to fight the darkness of this world and bear the fate of...Nikadori."

"So, listen carefully! If one day, we meet on the battlefield again, and I stand on the opposite side of Zhuhuo... remember to stab my tenth thoracic vertebra from behind. That is the only weakness that can kill me." Wan Di's voice was serious, and there was no fear in his eyes, as if he was ready to face everything.

Bai E was slightly startled, but soon regained his composure, "It's a deal."

"Go, run to your battles, and die for the hyena that stole fire. But if you are driven to despair, pray to the blade in the sky - and call aloud the name of the new god."

Bai'e took a deep breath, turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing in the light of the vortex of creation, while Wan Di stood quietly in place, looking forward with firm eyes.

At the same time, fate is in a turmoil.

"Stop! Want to take this girl's life? Step over my body first!" Craterus' roar was like thunder.

His burly body smashed through the fog, and the cracked round shield in his hand slammed heavily to the ground, stirring up a circle of dust-filled air waves.

The wolf-head emblem of Xuanfeng City on the shield is already mottled, but it still reflects a dark red light, as if it had drunk the blood of thousands of enemies.

The Fire Thief slowly turned around, and the black mist surging under his black robe condensed into a slender blade.

"Ah."

The blade formed by the black mist suddenly increased three times in size, and the Fire Thief appeared in front of the shield like a ghost.

A dazzling arc of electricity burst out when the blade brushed against the shield. Craterus knelt on one knee with a groan, and the hanging blade emblem inlaid on the wrist guard shattered.

"It's ridiculous... Can a body of flesh and blood take even one blow?"

"I would rather die in battle than return with honor - I was born a member of Xuanfeng, and I have never been afraid of death!"

Craterus suddenly jumped up, and the edge of his shield lifted up a whole piece of rock.

Amid the flying debris, three short spears shot out from the secret compartments on the back of the shield, but turned into molten iron the moment they touched the black robe.

"I am not interested in a hollow shell without divine power..." The black mist blade suddenly dissipated, and the Fire Thief reached out and grasped Craterus's jaw, his fingertips piercing his scarred face. "But answer me, Son of Strife, why did you put up a shield for her?"

A beast-like growl erupted from Craterus' throat, and he suddenly hit the enemy's face with his forehead.

While the other party was leaning back, he pulled out the scimitar from his waist and scraped the shield with a sharp sonic boom. "As the champion warrior of the Shield Brigade, I have held this round shield and escorted the king in front of the black tide thousands of times..."

His blade cut through the surging black fog, but was instantly bounced away by the invisible barrier. The hilt of the blade nailed into the rock wall was still buzzing.

"Poor butcher...how could you understand its weight?" He spat out a mouthful of blood and stroked the sunken wolf head on the shield with trembling fingers.

The faces of the comrades who were swallowed by the black tide were vaguely visible in the indentations, as if they were still charging under the protection of round shields.

The Fire Thief tilted his head to avoid the rocks that suddenly fell from the dome, and the black vortex condensed at his fingertips crushed the gravel into powder.

"What a shame." He opened his arms, and twelve floating mist blades appeared behind him. "Then let it crumble like rusty iron."

"I couldn't ask for more! Let me enjoy the libations and incense of future generations, and enjoy the supreme glory!"

"Come on! For Xuan Feng, for our king..."

"For Omphalos!"

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