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

Tinning: "Taranton is considering the verdict; it seems the two sides are evenly matched."

Meanwhile, Wan Di appeared relaxed, but inwardly he was in turmoil. After all, this duel concerned the future of his people, and he absolutely did not want to lose.

The same applies to Beer, but he represents Ohma.

"It's...suffocating, as if the weight of the whole world is pressing down on my shoulders."

"But I believe... in the voice within..."

Soon after, the voice of the Titans echoed through the temple.

Wan Di tensed, "Have they arrived?"

Tinning translates the Titan's Voice as, "Hear, Son of Man: I will pronounce judgment; the superior and the inferior have been decided."

"Those whose offerings are heavier than the fate of the world are—"

"—The one who came from the Sorrowful Secret Pavilion, the nameless hero."

Bai E's heart pounded wildly for a moment, almost leaping into his throat.

His furrowed brows relaxed, his body unconsciously eased, and a lingering smile appeared on his lips.

Xi Lian was happy for him too; he desperately needed a victory.

As the gears turned, the massive scales tilted toward Bai'e, and the Titans declared the outcome of the duel: victory belonged to... the nameless hero.

Tinin continued, "However, remember—"

"The weight of belief does not come from itself—but from what weighs it down, the desire itself."

Wan Di pressed, "What does this mean?"

Xi Lian looked at Bai E, "I think what Titan means is that what weighs more heavily on people's beliefs than the fate of the world."

"It is a wish, belonging to me, to you, and to everyone present. What weighs down the scales is not Bai E's resolve, but the cry of humanity to the Savior carried by this oracle card—"

Chapter 511 The First Re-creation

Bai'er followed up, saying, "That includes you and your people, the Suspended Peak people."

Wan Di frowned. "Are you going to bet the weight on both sides at the same time? But don't forget, the Suspended Peak People are your mortal enemies. Indulging in idealism will only lead to your tragic death under the enemy's spear."

He understood better than anyone the stubbornness of the Suspended Peak Man and his desire for glory.

Bai E smiled and shook his head. "That's fine. I never said that I was equivalent to the savior in the card."

"I am just a soldier. If I die on the battlefield, that is my fate. I have no regrets and will only wield my sword until the very last moment. I believe you feel the same way..."

"So-called heroes are just a group of people with such determination. And the savior is the sum of them, nothing more."

[Fou: I believe that what Bai Er said here was absolutely from the bottom of his heart. He understands the meaning of the savior; no matter how perfect one person is, they cannot represent the world.]

[Bai E: That's right. The thousand-year journey to the fire has seen tens of thousands of Golden Blood sacrificed. Can we deny their contributions?]

[Aglaia: Bai'er, you did very well.]

[All Enemies: If I hadn't seen your true heart, do you think I would have become your friend? Savior, you are my greatest worry, you who bear the fate of Onphalus.]

Bronya: The predicament Onphalus faced was ten thousand times greater than ours, spanning thirty million lifetimes. I can't even imagine how you persevered.

[Walter: The Nameless Hero, does this refer to Bai E or Xing...?]

[Tibo: Why can't I be an anonymous visitor?]

[Ying: Dying on the battlefield would be a relief for Bai E. His fate was too heavy; it was practically a miracle.]

"A brilliant answer."

Aglaia and Feng Jin slowly walked into the temple, while Lady Jinzhi's gaze swept across both sides of the scales.

"As the oracle foretold: the journey to seek fire will today welcome the final two heroes."

Wan Di sneered, "...Heh, so your target was me and him from the very beginning. People say that Miss Jin Zhi is arrogant and ignorant, but you are the first to try to persuade the Suspended Warrior with divine decree."

“I have a thousand ways to restrain a lion. But this lion didn’t come here to fight, did it?” Aglaia laughed.

Feng Jin stepped forward and said, "Ohma and the isolated force of Suspended Edge are vastly different in strength, yet none of our side has been killed. This is probably not a coincidence."

Wan Di had a cold face.

"Do you really think that the warlike Xuanfeng people will show mercy?"

Tinning spoke slowly: "But the Lone Vanguard Army is also known for its strict military discipline. We can only assume that this was your order."

[Sambo: Things are getting interesting. The subtle and overt probing by these Golden Bloods is quite intriguing; even old Sambo has to admire it.]

[Fu Xuan: Heh... stubborn on the outside but soft on the inside. Wan Di never even considered using force.]

[Su Chang: Huh? It's just a competition, how come you all see something else in it?]

[Gui Naifen: This is a test between the Golden Clan. Aglaia's aim is to recruit Wan Di and Bai E into the Golden Clan, while Wan Di's aim is to secure rights for Xuan Feng.]

[Hu Tao: At that moment, Teacher Xia's students were all very eloquent.]

[Magic trick: That's called dialectical thinking.]

Wan Di's lips curled up slightly. "It seems that Ohema is not as pedantic as rumored. Compared to the elders of the Holy City, everyone here understands the essence of power better."

This scenario is what both sides wanted; resorting to force would be a poor choice.

Aglaia immediately invited, "Since fate has already brought us together, why don't we host a banquet to welcome our guests and add another chapter to this encounter?"

"Come with me, two warriors from afar—heroes are as numerous as the stars in the sky, and now, we are gathered together by the firelight of the long night..."

"History will record this moment: the golden descendants of the oracle are all in place, foreshadowing the dawn that will eventually come to Onphalus."

[Ayaka Kamisato: So, the pursuit of fire in this world is nearing its end.]

[Seele: Even though it's only been a few years, Lady Aglaia is far more humane than in this life.]

[Pera: If that's the case, then the first incarnation has a very good chance of completing the rebirth.]

Paimon: Hey, this is the first time I've seen Aglaia out in Ohma.

The perspective shifts to a pensive star, and Raikoushi appears quietly.

"I believe you have realized that this scene is completely different from the fire-chasing journey you experienced."

Xing asked, "Who exactly am I playing?"

"Perhaps it's not a real person. After all, apart from two specific individuals, the other heroes don't seem to be aware of your existence."

"Don't be impatient, the show is nearing its end."

Rigol, with his elegant demeanor, said, “I have said that this is a man’s earliest memory. Its significance is especially special for the coming re-creation.”

"Just at this moment, under the witness of Taranton, the prophesied demigods have all gathered..."

The mural depicting the life of Bai Er reappeared, showing the Fire Thief in black robes having lived through most of his life.

"This is the moment the gods have calculated. The journey that follows will be no different from anything you know. Some will come, some will go, and the fire-chasers, carrying their glimmer of light, will struggle forward through the long night."

"Come, your seat is ready, please take your place: after thirteen heartbeats—"

"The heroes' ship will be ferried to the final scene."

[Xia Die: The re-creation of the first cycle of reincarnation... is coming.]

[Mimi: The first re-creation has a special significance.]

[Walter: The truth about Onpharos's reincarnation is about to be revealed, and how Bai'er became the Fire Thief has already drawn too many eyes here.]

[Zhe: Unbeknownst to us, my sister and I have witnessed the rise and fall of a world. May Onphalus move towards tomorrow.]

[Star: Partner, let's become heroes together.]

[Bai E: My...past...]

In the pitch-black scene, shouts and screams filled the air, creating chaos as the cataclysmic disaster mercilessly destroyed humanity's last city-states, and the twisted black tide creatures slaughtered without mercy.

Xi Lian: "They say that there should be as many heroes in this world as there are stars in the sky..."

"But now, we are the only ones left."

The earth was buried by fiery lava, the sky was riddled with holes, and even the cosmos of Kephale was gradually disintegrating under the erosion of the black tide, leaving the world in a state of utter desolation.

Holding the Dawn-Inducing White Calamity and embracing the Ritual Sword, Xi Lian stood on the broken rock face, gazing at this shattered world.

"The black tide finally swept across the world..."

Bai E's voice had lost its youthful naiveté, and his tone was heavy.

"With the isolated force of the Western Frontier in place, it won't fall anytime soon. The purpose of the magic arrays that Teacher Xia set up in the North and East before his death is still unknown, but I believe in him."

"As for Ohma..."

Chapter 512, Act Three: The Return

"Don't worry about Aglaia. Even in death, she is the most noble demigod. Her romantic web is indestructible, and the citizens of the Holy City have responded to her last wish and joined the battle to defend her."

"Let us go, Cephalus has offered its fire. For the sake of Onphalus, we must complete the rebirth before the next gate opens!"

Xi Lian said worriedly, "There are only three hours left..."

Bai Er nodded. "So, this is the last time we'll see her [Ohma]."

"Bai'er...we set out to respond to the world's wishes, right?"

“Every Golden Descendant is like this, it has never changed.”

"Then why... is Onphalus's wish so unreasonable?"

Xi Lian questioned the world, saying, "At every correct point in time, everyone did their best and made the right choice."

"But in the end, the oracle that guided us became a black tide that engulfed the world..."

"Why is it like this?"

Charlotte: It's so depressing. Even as the hero who made it to the end, I can't help but question the fate of the world. Was destruction truly what they wanted?

[Fireworks: A tribute to the legendary off-field support player – Teacher Xia! He's back in action again...]

[Star: What Xi Lian is holding is... a ceremonial sword!]

[Magic trick: So the ritual sword that could steal the fire originated from you. It was with it that Bai E, the Fire Thief, robbed himself of the fire.]

[Alice: So, why did Bai Er kill Xi Lian in the end...it couldn't have been to seize the ritual sword.]

[Ring: I'm too lazy to think about it, the answer is coming soon. I've given up hope that Onphalus will be a romantic story, it's too heartbreaking...]

Bai E took a deep breath. "I...don't know."

"But we no longer have any choice but to move forward."

Even if the night is long and dark, I believe... that is the direction of dawn. At the end of the early firelight, the sun will eventually rise.

"So, let's go to the Hall of the Three Phases of Destiny! You shall take over the power of time, let all the sparks return to the heart of the vortex, and put an end to the destiny of this world."

"Then let us all prepare for destruction... or embark on the final great journey."

[Dan Heng: Xi Lian inherited the flame of time...]

[Gallach: Oh, could this little girl be the key to the Fire Thief's ability to initiate reincarnation?]

[Star: Raikoushi, what exactly do you want me to see?]

[Legius: The Golden Blood's lifelong pursuit, the end of their fire-chasing journey... the truth of re-creation. Before the Iron Tomb was born, I was willing to tell them the truth about the world, nothing more.]

[Star: HKS!]

Act Three: The Return

In the Hall of Fate, Bai E and Xi Lian face Euronis.

Xi Lian stepped forward. "I apologize for disturbing your slumber, Eulonis."

"It's alright. I understand that fate has come to an end."

Bai'er announced: "The Black Tide has reached the walls of Ohma, and Onpharos' time is running out... The moment of creation has arrived."

"I will present the spark of time as promised..." Eulonis opened a portal before the two, "Ride on the river of time, it will escort you to the heart of creation..."

“Step into it and witness it.”