Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

"Hehe. Just kidding. What I'm trying to say is that all concepts, including time, space, and matter, depend on our cognition to exist. This is knowledge. Without it, the universe would just be a book of chaos, written by chance, but without any readers to appreciate it."

"The Lord Anaxagoras, whom you know, also put forward a similar view: everything in Onphalus was born in the memory of future generations through the knowledge of the seed."

"What a wonderful consistency! With just a few strokes, he has captured the truth of the world. Only he can explain the question of what we really are."

Lai Gushi suddenly asked a question.

"But do you remember, even after becoming the embodiment of reason, he still had one unsolved problem..."

The image flashed across Cecily, "Then... in whose memory will the first intelligent seed take root and sprout?"

Back in Lucas, the painting behind him now depicts a woman whose face has been erased.

"Just like the countless wise men throughout history who have asked the gods questions."

What is the first cause of life?

"Of course, I don't intend to discuss the philosophy of the Tree Garden. Let's turn our attention further afield. Beyond Onphalus, to that realm known to the world as forbidden..."

"Have you ever heard of the war between schools of thought?"

In the painting behind him, a scepter is carelessly discarded in a corner of the Milky Way.

"In that magnificent and brutal war fought in the name of intellect, the legacy of a genius was utterly abandoned and scattered across the galaxy."

"That is a macroscopic calculation array called the Scepter, which is beyond the imagination of mortals. It was born to simulate the thinking of the Star God, and at the moment of its birth, it became a component of the Star God's thinking."

"They are spread throughout the universe, like the celestial neurons of the Master of Knowledge."

"But unfortunately, in the end, intellect rejected them. Everyone knows this."

In that painting, a figure sits on an iron throne, his consciousness linked to all the scepters, allowing him to control this immense computing power in real time.

"But what is unknown to others is that these abandoned creatures are still tirelessly seeking the answer to that question posed by the gods. That problem that has defied the test of countless geniuses—including the two mechanical emperors—through endless war and catastrophe..."

"Hehe, now you are finally about to uncover the truth about Onpharos."

[Wendy: It all makes sense now. The previous war between schools showed us the power of the scepter, but now it's being used to deny the gods. Lygus, his plan is no less than creating a star god.]

[Gold dust: The celestial neurons of the Venerable One. The power of the Star God can even reverse cause and effect; how can you determine that this is not part of His calculations?]

[Star: Who exactly is Lai Gu Shi? I feel like he knows more than the Black Tower.]

[Bai'er: The entire world of Onpharos was used as a weapon against the Star God, Laigushi, have you truly never felt a single regret?]

[Legius: I'm sorry, but for me, everything about Onphalus was just a long experiment. Now that the experiment is about to succeed, I will stop at nothing.]

[Little Candle: A game of chess between gods. I consider myself a chess player, but in the end, I'm nothing more than a pawn on someone else's board. Now, I have no choice but to enter the game myself, uniting various forces both inside and outside to seek a glimmer of hope.]

[Little Candle: Pioneers from beyond the heavens, I need your help.]

[Star: Sure, everyone on the Star Train will do their best to help.]

[Nicole: How embarrassing! At first, we all thought Laikushi was just a clown, but we never expected he actually had a way to destroy the Star God.]

[Paimon: Who would have thought? The scale suddenly expanded to the cosmic level.]

Lai Gushi continued.

"If—I mean if—there were a scepter that could answer the question of the first cause of life..."

"If at the end of that empty, cold, and lonely calculation, the loser, marked by the Star God of Knowledge, actually spent an extremely long time personally completing the proof..."

Chapter 498 The First White Calamity

“Ask yourself: What will be the outcome? The answer may be surprisingly simple.”

The murals behind him transformed into the dark red body of the Iron Tomb, with Onpharos surrounding him.

"It rose from a dying neuron to true life. And what gave it new life was the glimpse of another star god."

"...This is an anecdote that happened long ago, unknown to anyone, not even to the geniuses among you."

"At this point, please allow me to set aside the story of that scepter for now. Let's return to our initial topic: what exactly is the so-called first cause of life?"

"Actually, you are already very familiar with that answer."

"It was right beside you, accompanying you through this long journey."

"At this moment, it is right ahead, waiting for you... in the beautiful new world after the end of creation."

[Fu Xuan: Wait, what do you mean? The celestial neurons, which were abandoned by the Learned One, were then given true life by another star god.]

[Screw Cobalt: This can be understood as such.]

[Fou: In other words, Nanuk took a discarded computer from Bodhidharma, and after He modified it, it became a weapon for attacking Bodhidharma.]

[Ying: Your description is really easy to understand.]

[Star: I know it intimately? How could that be? Do you know me better, or do I know myself better?]

[Laigushi: Lord Xing, our paths may differ, but they lead to the same destination. Of course, you may not understand its meaning now, but you will one day in the distant future.]

The screen suddenly unfolded like the opening act of an opera.

Act One: Departure

One day, Bai Er lay comfortably on the withered grass, the warm sunshine and gentle breeze ruffling his hair. He held an open book to his chest and took a nap with a smile on his lips.

A beautiful and peaceful scene flashed by.

A gentle young woman slowly said, "Carry this wish forward...become the one who unlocks everything..."

"As the oracle foretold: You will bear the scorching sun until the pale dawn is revealed..."

"Keep going...bearing the burden of this world...until...the ashen hero...the nameless savior...brings the dawn..."

[Nicole: Oh my god, is this savior referring to the Trailblazers?]

[Fireworks: As everyone knows, Onphalus's oracles and prophecies are all in plain language. Therefore, this gray-haired hero is actually Little Gray Hair and Little White Hair.]

[Narcissus: But how did the people inside Onphalus know that extraterrestrials would save them, and describe it in such detail?]

[Bai'er: This is my hometown, Aili Mixie. It's been so long since I left home. Have the wheat fields there started to grow again?]

[Feng Jin: What a beautiful place! I must visit it in my next life.]

Bai E, who was taking a nap, opened his right eye, still sleepy.

"What a strange dream..."

"I feel like... this isn't the first time I've had this dream. But when I'm awake, I can't remember anything."

"I only remember one voice... But who is calling out to me...?"

Suddenly, he heard a clear shout in his ear.

"Get up—"

“…Huh?” Bai E opened his eyes and looked at him, then laughed, “Oh, it’s you, my good friend… Sorry, I accidentally fell asleep.”

That's right, the person who woke him up was Pioneer Star, the adorable little gray-haired guy.

Bai E stood up. "I think I had a strange dream. I can't remember it, but never mind. The sun is shining brightly! The day has just begun."

"Let's go, partner, let's go find Xilian. We made an appointment yesterday to look at the oracle cards with her one more time. Judging by the time, it's about time..."

He laughed cheerfully, "Judging from your appearance, you're still half asleep. Here, go get some fresh air and wake yourself up. I'll wait for you over there."

[Star: Why am I still in this scene? The timeline is messed up?]

[Ling: Bai E is quite handsome now, a sunny boy who has just shed his childishness. I absolutely adore you!]

[Sunday: If we're wrong, this is just a small theater performance by Legus to give you a visual understanding of Baier's past, similar to the three-act play I had you experience back in Pinocchio.]

[Su Chang: So that's how it is. I thought we had successfully recreated the world.]

[Fireworks: Green plums can't compete with the sudden arrival of a hero; our little gray-haired girl has become White Calamity's hero, hahaha... How interesting!]

[Lai Gu Shi: This is the past of Bai E, the beginning of an ordinary young man's journey down the path of betrayal.]

Xing, regaining her senses, began to think.

Where am I...?

A quick glance around revealed trees that were either yellow or orange, endless fields of golden wheat, simple windmills, and a thriving little village.

Lai Gushi's figure appeared behind her when she was completely unprepared.

"How is it? The scenery you see is the homeland of the nameless hero who carried the flame of Kephat: Erimitshe."

"When he was still a young boy, a series of heroic fantasies sprouted in his heart: he sometimes imagined that the wooden sword in his hand was a heavy iron weapon..."

"Sometimes I imagine a scarecrow supported by a stick, or a giant from legend with a single blood vessel running from its spine to its heels..."

“Sometimes he would fantasize about defeating the giants and becoming a hero who would protect the world—of course, for him as a child, the world was just this little village.”

Xing looked at the simple scarecrow not far away, hands on hips, head held high, "I never would have guessed he used to be so immature."

[Bai E: (blushing) Partner, this is just a normal teenager's fantasy, not some kind of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).]

[Star: Mm, I understand, I understand.]

[Mimi: Hehe, the more Bai E describes it, the less clear it becomes.]

[Xiangling: At this time, he had no idea that he would one day become a hero who would bear the weight of the world on his shoulders. His initial dream had come true, but he never smiled again.]

[Zhe: If that's the case, then Laigushi used his authority to pause the re-creation of the main storyline—a bug-level ability.]

[Xia Die: Did he bring Lord Xing in just to tell a story?]

[Sai Fei'er: Hmph, maybe it's just a pre-victory celebration.]

"Your sense of humor remains as sharp as ever. My story is not a farce, but rather the beginning of his journey into a new world..."

"This is a man's earliest memory. To avoid leaving you sitting here feeling bored, I hope you will treat it as an immersive theatrical experience..."

"Play the role of the most important companion throughout Byr's life, an unsung hero who always guides him but never leaves his mark in the history of Onphalus, and enjoy the journey from the best position."

Xing frowned. "So you're a director too?"

She also remembered the fool she had met at Pinocchio – Firework.

Lai Gushi's figure vanished, leaving only his unique voice whispering in your ear.

"Hehe, you must have many questions in your mind. Why don't you follow in his footsteps first?"

Chapter 499 Heart and Hunter

"In this small village shrouded in the veil of eternal night [time], there are still many secrets waiting to be discovered... As the play unfolds, I believe your confusion will be resolved."

[Star: I am Bai E's most important partner; I don't need to pretend.]

[Lagus: The hero in his heart. Since the emergence of this anomalous variable, men have begun to learn and attempt to become true life, and this resonates strongly with the pioneers from the Star Train.]

[Walter: How is that possible? How could Star become the original hero of White Calamity in this reincarnation? Could the timelines of Onpharos be interconnected?]

[Star: Ah? I'm Bai Er's hero.]

[Danheng: No, Laigushi meant a high degree of similarity; it could be a memory left behind in March.]

[Bai Er: Partner, I knew you felt familiar the first time I saw you.]

[Tibao: Xiaobai and Xiaoxilian.]

After gathering her thoughts, Xing walked over to Bai E, who was standing under the big tree.

Bai E smiled slightly, "Feeling much better, right? Let's go find Xi Lian."

The two walked along the path.

A little boy waved his hand, "Brother Bai'e, teach me to wield a sword like you!"

"Let's wait a little longer, until you grow a bit taller!"

A hunter taking a break asked, "Bai'e, where are you going? Isn't Xi Lian with you?"

"Haha, I was just about to go find her!"

The great hardship that awaited Bai E of the Elegant Secret Pavilion was yet to come; perhaps the greatest suffering would be forgetting to harvest the grain when it rained.

He was extremely familiar with this small area, and the villagers got along very well.

After saying goodbye to the hunter, the two continued along the path.