I cosplayed as the battle-damaged Azure Sparrow and got caught by the Immortal Boat!

Chapter 24 So many knives, I'm giving them to Xi Lian!

Looking at Xing, who was wearing a golden crown of wheat ears, Qingyuan felt a strange pang of sadness in her heart.

This child must have gone through a lot of unspeakable hardships and grievances during this period.

"This light cone... can it really save Onpharos?" Xing scratched his head, looking at the image of Xi Lian with tears streaming down her face on the light cone in his hand, still somewhat incredulous.

"That's how it's supposed to be. And in the end, we even incorporated 'your' story," Qingyuan said softly. "There's no harm in giving it a try, right?"

"That's true." Xing gripped the light cone tightly, her eyes hardening. "Then what should I do?"

"It's very simple. Take it into the area of ​​influence of Onpharos, and it will automatically be equipped by all 'Xilian' individuals, unifying them into one."

Simultaneously, he gained access to all of Onpharos's memories, ultimately ascending to become... a memory wielder of unimaginable power.

Qingyuan explained, "At the same time, since you (the pioneer) are the anchor point, if you can briefly bear the authority of 'Bearing the World', her progress will be twice as effective."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Xing's eyes lit up, and she reached out to grab Qingyuan. "Let's go!"

"No." Qingyuan gently pulled her hand away. "I...I won't go."

Xing was stunned.

"You are the savior of Onphalos." Qingyuan looked away, her voice lowered. "I have no connection with that place...."

"But..." Xing stepped forward and looked at her earnestly, "You were the first person to enthusiastically introduce Onpharos to everyone on the train and tell the stories of the Golden Descendants."

You know their legends, you remember their names…

Qingyuan trembled slightly. Yes, she had almost forgotten how fondly she had described that world to her friends. But…

"Aside from their appearance and the stories that have been passed down, I know nothing about their souls."

She shook her head, a bitter smile playing on her lips. "We're not even friends. Even if I went, I wouldn't be able to help."

Xing didn't reply, but suddenly reached out and tightly grasped Qingyuan's wrist.

Xing understood her; what was written on her face wasn't that she didn't want to go, but rather the sadness of being treated like a stranger—just like when she first arrived at the train station.

In fact, the train crew members all had a hunch that Qingyuan might have known them long before.

Inside the observation car, Danheng and March 7th were arguing.

"Your Dragon Transformation Technique was taken by Changye Yue, so what use is it to me?" March 7th said, holding her camera. "Besides, didn't she say she'd return it to you if things really got critical?"

"What if you were in a critical situation?"

"Will the Long Night Moon protect me?"

Before the two could reach a conclusion, Princess Xing walked in carrying Qingyuan.

"Everyone!" Xing smiled, "Prepare to begin a brand new era of creation!"

After a brief explanation, the group entered the border of Onphalus together.

As soon as Xing entered, he felt a lightness in his hand. The light cone transformed into a stream of light and dissipated, merging into the void.

"Qingyuan, the light cone is gone." Xing looked around. "But I don't see Xilian?"

After a short while, the surroundings remained quiet as usual.

Suddenly, Qingyuan spoke softly, "She's right behind you."

Xing immediately turned around—there was nothing there.

Dan Heng's gaze, however, gently fell on a spot in the air behind Xing, a slight smile playing on his lips.

On March 7th, he quickly raised his camera, aimed it in that direction, and pressed the shutter.

Xing suddenly realized and reached behind her—her fingertips touched something warm and ethereal.

"Is that you?" she asked softly.

There was no answer, but its presence was not ignored.

Xing closed her fingers, as if grasping an invisible hand: "In this form... can it truly complete 'Recreation'?"

Before she finished speaking, a dazzling light burst forth from her palm, and a figure quickly solidified and grew—ultimately transforming into the pink-haired girl everyone was familiar with, Da Xilian.

"Don't worry about that~" Xi Lian smiled, her eyes crinkling, but her voice trembled slightly. "More importantly, partner, can you tell me... where did this light cone come from? It's amazing!"

I knew nothing before, but suddenly I gained power, and... I saw all the memories from the very beginning of the scepter's creation to the end of the infinite loop.

"Doesn't the light cone itself contain memories?" Xing blinked. "Qingyuan took it out; you can ask her."

"This light cone carries an enormous amount of memories and also contains a built-in program to assist in the re-creation of the world."

Xi Lian turned to Qing Yuan, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"I can't just swallow it all out of curiosity... Please tell me where it came from."

Qingyuan shrugged: "It was given to me by someone who looks a lot like you."

More... I don't know either. I only read the beginning of the story before I was transported to another world.

Xi Lian stared at her for a moment, but ultimately decided that creating a new world was more important, so she summoned the cone of light.

At this moment, two lines of flashing text appeared on the surface of the light cone:

Option 1: The causal link of "death in the Iron Tomb" has been established.

Option Two: Already on the journey with the Trail Blazers

Without the slightest hesitation, Xi Lian lightly tapped the first option.

The light cone burst forth with dazzling light, revealing a pink-toned ripple, yet its aura was calmer and more profound.

"I knew you'd succeed," Xi Lian smiled later. "Then, let's begin the re-creation. This time, everyone will return."

She waved her hand, and thirteen small light cones engraved with the image of the Golden Descendants appeared, but were temporarily gathered up by Xi Lian.

Then, she clicked on another option.

"Oh? That's me. I'm really curious, what's the other option?"

The light shone again—this time, it was Xi Lian, a woman with a purple hue and an icy expression, who stepped out.

As soon as she appeared, she pounced on Xi Lian with lightning speed, her fists fierce and each strike landing solidly on her opponent.

"I knew you'd do that...!!!"

Caught off guard, Xi Lian was forced to retreat repeatedly, and it took her a lot of effort to mobilize her strength to forcibly retract the light cone.

"They really scolded me harshly..." she said, rubbing her bruised eyes, still shaken.

"Moreover, if I hadn't been promoted, I wouldn't have truly embarked on a pioneering journey."

It is feared that it will be assimilated by the anti-Iron Tomb vaccine attached to this attack, eventually turning into ripples in the pioneering journey, thereby spreading the vaccine.

What a terrifying and cruel method!

She touched her swollen cheek. Now that she had ascended, this power could only cause some physical pain; in the past, it would probably have been "finished".

"Will my future self be this heartless?" Xi Lian murmured.

"Let me remind you," Qingyuan interjected, "that's not your future self, but just an 'individual' who admires and imitates you."

"That's you in the future," Xing immediately "corrected," patting Qingyuan on the shoulder. "She's not thinking straight, don't listen to her."

Qingyuan: "...Even you don't believe me anymore?"

"Whether it is or not," Xing smiled slyly, "don't you find it interesting?"

She never believed Qing Yuan's "time traveler" story. A time traveler? What about the system? What gave Elio the confidence to tear up the script?

Silver Wolf: It's just a little overtime work...

"Ahem," Xi Lian cleared her throat, steer the conversation back on track, "Instead of that, let's begin 'Re-creation.' I can't wait... goodbye everyone."

"But are you really alright like this?" Xing asked worriedly, looking at the injuries on her face.

"It's alright." Xi Lian shook her head, her appearance instantly returning to normal, her smile gentle yet firm. "Although this power specifically counters me, that's all."

She took a deep breath and initiated the process of re-creation.

The first cone of light is the image of Xi Lian: 〖Onphalus's Poem of Creation〗

Power flows, information pours in.

Useless pity... The hatred of the Iron Tomb is your instinct, and the path of pity is your true nature.

The train crew never blamed you, and even if Xing forgets, he is still your partner.

But you never confessed—now you have complete control of the scepter.

Why not bear the burden of your own sins? The hatred of the scepter will never dissipate, so hate yourself, hate only yourself, endlessly, without ceasing, without end…

No! No!

Da Xilian shook her head violently, trying to shake off those lingering thoughts.

In the future, she... seems to have completely merged with the scepter.

Hatred surged forth like a spring, and she channeled it all into herself, deepening this belief in a cycle until it was forged into a cold "certainty."

Even if they eventually embark on a pioneering journey with their partners... such a future is too painful.

Moreover, information suggests that "she" even has the ability to rewind Onphalus to the past—but can only wait for the Iron Tomb to be born after thirty million futile cycles.

Xi Lian opened her eyes, her face somewhat pale.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Qingyuan immediately stepped forward.

"No... I just saw some memories." Xi Lian forced a smile. "A... not so happy, even a little sad story."

Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief and gently took her hand: "It's okay. Even if the road ahead is full of sorrow, the ending will definitely be happy."

Because... the person who entrusted it to me was an optimistic and cheerful beautiful girl.

She thought of the "battle-damaged Xi Lian cosplayer" who gave her the light cone—how could such a bright person write a real tragedy?

The other party even said with a smile that they had written Qingyuan into the "final chapter".

She's a gentle and kind person.

Looking at the sincere concern in Qingyuan's eyes, Xilian felt a warmth in her heart.

What the light cone said...it's all true. You really...

"If you're feeling uncomfortable, we can try a different approach," Qingyuan suggested. "Or, could we ask Black Tower and the others for help?"

"No need." Xi Lian shook her head, her eyes regaining their firmness. "Compared to what the future 'me' will endure, these memories are nothing."

For me, who has already been promoted to a higher rank in Onphalos, at most... they can only make me feel sad.

Moreover, compared to what you, Qingyuan, have experienced, what are my pains?

And I will definitely fulfill her wish and take good care of you!

The second light cone: 〖The Epic of Creation of the Negative World〗 (Bai E)

Compared to him who has borne the burden of the world for thirty million years, what have you done? Useless pity.

Demogue, you are a thief! He gave everything for Onphalus and should board the train and continue the story…

"That's not true at all!" Bai E's figure stepped out of Onfaros, and the light cone shattered and turned into a stream of light, entering his body.

"Saving the world is not about rewarding merit, but about the world's unyielding struggle!"

Whoever survives in the end should carry on with the hopes of the entire world—to prove to the stars that Onphalus's victory and epic story are complete!

"Xi Lian..." He looked at Xi Lian, his eyes filled with sorrow and confusion, "What exactly did you go through to... treat yourself like this?"

"It's not what you think!" Xi Lian hurriedly explained.

Xing and March 7th chimed in, offering their own suggestions, but only made things worse. Finally, Danheng explained the situation concisely.

Even so, the pain in Bai E's eyes had not faded: "Xi Lian...do you really have such a future?"

"Alright, alright!" Xi Lian clapped her hands, perking up. "Next up, it's time for the happy ending!"

She reached out somewhat eagerly for the next cone of light—even though her power was now ridiculously strong, she was still afraid of causing unforeseen complications.

The third cone of light: [The Epic of Creation of the Law] (Cerudela)

"Demosisto, coward! If you chase after the stars and ultimately ascend to become the star god of memory, what need is there to worry about changing the fate of Onphalus?"

"Ridiculous." Cerberus's voice was calm yet powerful. "Selling freedom for the sake of the law is not the same as establishing freedom through the law."

To become a god... is nothing more than entering a self-imposed prison.

"Exactly!" Xi Lian couldn't help but complain, "My future self is just like Miss Qing Yuan, a bit 'out of her mind'."

Qingyuan: I'm lying down~

The fourth light cone: 〖The Epic of Rational Creation〗 (Nakexia)

"Demiurge, fool! If you had controlled yourself (the scepter) earlier, how could you have brought such calamity upon all living beings? If you possessed even a fraction of his wisdom, how could you have wasted thirty million lifetimes in vain?"

"Absurd!" Xia's rebuttal was resolute. "If you want to embrace yourself, I say—first embrace your soul! Instinct is the imprint of life, but the soul is... the elegy of life."

The Fifth Cone of Light: [The Epic of Creation of Life and Death] (Xia Die)

"How pitiful! If you had her tenderness, why would you have let her be so wounded for you?"

All she wanted was... a warm hug from you.

"If that's the case..." Xi Lian's voice softened, "embracing her now might not be a bad thing. Just please remember—don't let her get hurt again."

One by one, the light cones lit up, and the figures of the Golden Descendants gradually appeared and solidified in the light.

Each person's awakening is accompanied by a sharp condemnation from the "future".

She knelt on the ground, tears silently streaming down her face, but not from pain.

With each conversation, each moment of resonance, she devours the hatred, accusations, and despair from the "future," integrating them into herself and transforming them into the strength that sustains the "present."

"This time, I have the strength to move towards a bright future."

Xi Lian wiped away her tears and looked at everyone present: "Everyone, please join me in completing this true re-creation that belongs to Onpharos!"

"Freedom Month - I will destroy these shackles of fate!"

May I bear the burden of the world, and illuminate the dawn...

"In the Month of Balance, I make order the cornerstone of freedom!"

May the law be present among the stars...

"In the harvest month, I teach the foolish to awaken their wisdom!"

May reason enlighten truth...

"Mourning the moon, I declare that death is no longer the endpoint of equilibrium!"

May life and death give rise to new buds...

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