I really don't want to be famous, but the collapse is still chasing me

at the same time.

"Ha, I won the bather escort this time."

Bai'e and Wan Di came all the way to the Garden of Life.

He turned his head, his brows were no longer furrowed, and his tone became happier.

Finally, I came out from the shadow of failure.

Wan Di raised his lips, clearly concerned about Bai E's current condition, but he still said arrogantly, "How can a unilateral competition count?"

"Look at you, you can say a few compliments without getting hurt."

"HKS."

"Hai Yi...what are you saying, your hometown dialect?" Bai E asked with some confusion.

"'Hyena'—I'm comparing you to a skinny hyena. And by the way, your emphasis is totally wrong."

Bai Er shook his head, somewhat incredulous. "We've known each other for quite some time, and the number of times I've heard you speak Xuanfeng Ancient Language... can be counted on one hand."

"Because I'm not good at this language either. Listening and reading are no problem. But if you ask me to write in the ancient language..."

Bai Er's eyes lit up instantly, "You can write?"

[Hahaha, when will these two grow up? ]

Smile, smile, smile more now. The more beautiful something looks, the more emotional it will be.

-

Wan Di glared at Bai E, "You speak as if you have no brains."

Bai Er laughed. "Haha, I was just kidding. No wonder. After all, you spent your childhood...wandering, far away from home."

Wan Di sighed softly, "Pay more attention to yourself, Savior. You never mention your hometown except when introducing yourself."

"Oh... because there's really not much to say. Aili Mishe was just a small village, long gone because of the war. The only time I've seen it is in my dreams. And..."

Wan Di looked at Bai E quietly, "Anything else?"

Bai Er was silent for a moment, then continued, "In the trial of the Spear of Scourge."

"As expected." For Bai'e, his hometown has always been a taboo that Wan Di did not want to mention. He must have seen some uncontrollable scene, which caused him to lose control during the trial.

This time, Bai'e did not choose to escape, but told the truth to Wandi in detail.

"Yes, I saw it. The Aili Mishe was burning. My family, friends, and clansmen... everyone fell into the sea of ​​fire.

There was a half bloody sun hanging in the sky, just like then, the murderer killed Xilian in front of me...

But this time, I saw its appearance clearly: a black cloak, a strange mask. A broken giant sword that exuded an ominous aura..."

Wait a minute?

[Masaica! Is that black-robed man in the tree garden the murderer?]

【Oh my god! 】

[So, how did Bai'e survive? ]

[This is how I survived. How else can I survive? ]

[What I mean is, the black-robed man is so strong, and Bai'e is just a country boy, there's no way he can beat the black-robed man.]

[Don’t ask, if you ask, it’s the screenwriter’s divine power! ]

[I know now. Kevin is the murderer, and the murder weapon is suicide by fire.]

【Uh…fork out.】

[I feel like it's the future Bai'er.]

-

"In the trial, I fought that guy. But after so long, even though I fought, grew, and became stronger with determination... I still couldn't defeat it." Bai'e couldn't help but sigh.

Wan Di warned from the side: "Hatred has blinded your eyes. You were almost lost in that trial."

"Yes... so I thank you from the bottom of my heart, Madmos."

Hearing this, Wan Di's mouth corners couldn't help but rise.

"Humph, I finally learned some etiquette. It's not too late."

"What about you, Ten Thousand Enemies? What did you see during that trial...and what are your fears?"

Wan Di remained confident. "First of all, the word 'fear' doesn't exist in the Xuanfeng people's dictionary."

Bai Er couldn't help but tease, "Is there no word for that in your dictionary?"

[In fact, Xuanfeng City doesn't even have a dictionary.]

[There is no word in Xuanfeng City's dictionary.]

[So what exactly is in Xuanfeng City's dictionary? ]

[Bai'e is like this, he'll always be mean to his enemies.]

【Official complaints are the most deadly! 】

[To be honest, Wan Di and Bai E are truly a couple with complementary personalities.]

【? ? ? 】

[Brother, stop knocking, it makes me want to knock too! ]

[No, this is a matter of fact. If we say that Bai'e's most suitable partner template is actually Wan Di, that's roughly what I mean. Similarly, the most suitable partner template for Wan Di is also Xiao Bai.]

【Sri Lanka! 】

-

Wan Di selectively ignored Bai Er's ridicule.

"Then, I saw Ohma among them. And... my former comrades."

Wan Di paused, and the images of them emerged in his mind one by one.

"Hephaestus, Perdiccas, Leon, Ptolemy, and Pucetta... Ever since I returned from the Underworld, those five have always been by my side.

During those years of exile, they lived and died with me. Those ten years were filled with upheaval, but also cherished memories. Every night, we would sit around the campfire, drinking honey wine and singing with our hearts out...

The wild winds of Omphalus smell of rust. Hephaestus always laughed at me for drinking honey and goat's milk, saying it made the bright red blood look strange. He was small and thin, but he was extremely fierce on the battlefield, killing enemies like flies.

Perdiccas is an expert in medicine and has a lot of strange remedies; Leon is a good runner and is the most trusted messenger.

Ptolemy always loved to quibble with words. When he left Xuanfeng, he stole a lot of ancient books from the Great Library—they're all mine, so they don't need to be returned. As for Pucetta... well, he's a quiet talker, but he plays the lute well..."

Bai E thought for a moment, "These five... This is the first time I've heard of their names."

"Of course. They died in battle before the Xuanfeng army could unite with Ohma."

Accompanied by the memories of Ten Thousand Enemies.

Pictures of comrades killed in battle slowly began to appear.

The five of them were warriors from Xuanfeng City, and they never backed down in the face of traps.

Before these five people died, their only wish was...

Maidemos becomes the king of Xuanfeng City!

As Wan Di spoke, Bai E couldn't help but frown.

He recalled whether there was a dictionary in Wan Di's hometown just now, and he really wanted to slap himself now.

"What a... heavy trial. Now I understand why you consider immortality a flaw, or even a curse."

Wan Di shook his head, "The previous king cast me into the underworld to sever his past karma, but he didn't expect that this would create my immortal body and bring him fate's revenge.

After his death, I thought of leading my people back to our homeland. But Xuanfeng was already a desolate place, where only darkness and madness could thrive.

Against the will of many, including Craterus, I allowed the Hanging Blade to remain in Ohma, but I knew their honor could not be extinguished.

...The time for "dispute" will eventually come."

-

Bai'er understood its meaning instantly.

"As long as you take over Nicardoli, you must embark on the journey back home. So, do you think it is a better option for the people to stay in the Holy City?"

Wan Die's eyes turned to the Dawn Machine in the sky, "I don't know."

He turned his head and looked at Bai'e again. "But because I was never crowned king, those five were never canonized... and no one knows their glory."

"Your situation is really complicated." Bai'e patted Wandi's shoulder.

"It's hard for me to offer any useful advice. Perhaps... you could talk to more people, like the Great Craftsman. Hatonus's people have likely experienced similar difficulties."

And your teacher, Craterus..."

at this time.

Tibao flapped his little wings and flew in front of the two of them.

"Small enemy—something bad is happening, it's not good!"

"Teacher Tibao? What happened to make you so panicked?"

"Hurry up and save her! Tining, she... has been kidnapped by Craterus!"

-

Shortly after……

The vortex of creation.

"Craterus! What's going on?" Wan Di clenched his right fist, and in front of him stood the wounded Craterus.

"Ah, Maidemos..." Craterus laughed at himself. "I didn't expect that I would be the first to reveal my weakness... Haha."

Hearing this, Wan Di looked at Aglaya who was standing aside with an expressionless face.

"Aglaia! Give me an explanation."

Aglaya slowly explained:

This man abducted Tinin by force, forcing her to take him to the heart of creation. Then, he boldly embarked on the trial of the Spear of Wrath... and, of course, failed.

"

After hearing the explanation, Wan Di was very confused: "Is what she said true? Why did you do this?"

"Because I don't want to wait any longer, your hesitation is despairing." Craterus shouted to his enemies,

"If you wish to escape your fate as king, then flee. Someone will surely rise to fill the void left by the 'dispute'... and lead our people back home."

"Master, how could time have made you so ignorant? Haven't you seen clearly yet? The reason for my hesitation is precisely the recklessness and impulsiveness that is ingrained in you."

Aglaia was about to wake Craterus up,

"Craterus, do you really think you have the qualifications to interfere with the Trial and desecrate the Oracle? Do you think our mission as Golden Born is such a joke?"

Craterus was completely dismissive.

"Do you want to know what you look like to the Xuanfeng people, Aglaya?"

He said to himself,

"Hypocrite... ambitious! The Oracle of Creation, the Journey to the Fire, are nothing more than rhetoric you use to seize power."

"Shut up! Craterus!" Wandi rudely interrupted Craterus's speech.

"Do you know what you're talking about?"

"Will you defend this woman, Maidemos? Over the past thousand years, how many wars have been ignited, how many city-states have fought each other, over her and the oracles they proclaimed?"

As he spoke, Craterus' voice unconsciously lowered.

"Even if the so-called 'Creation' really exists, will there be a place for the Xuanfeng people in this new world?"

After reading this, I feel that Wan Di is having a really hard time. Why doesn't Wan Di want to go through the trials? Because he doesn't want to take his people back to Xuanfeng City to die. After all, Wan Di has an immortal curse, so he can only watch his comrades fall one after another.

[Yes, and if he didn't take his people back, he was afraid that his people would become restless and eventually come into conflict with the Ohma people.]

[It’s too difficult, little enemy! ]

[It would be fine if Wan Di was a bit reckless, but he's the type who has a heart of a tiger and a nose for roses.]

-

"Have you finished your speech?" Aglaia remained unmoved after listening to Craterus's speech, as if the person he just talked about had nothing to do with him.

"According to the agreement reached between the Golden Race and the Senate, those who trespass into the Vortex of Creation do not need to be tried by the Senate. I can decide their fate at my discretion. Craterus, your actions are unforgivable. I hereby pronounce my verdict..."

"Aya! Wait a minute!" Tibao came to Aglaya,

"*We*...have a proposal. Someone has to step up and resolve this conflict between city-states."

【Here it comes, the classic is here. 】

[One plays the good guy, the other plays the bad guy.]

At this point, Tinin, the person involved, responded softly, "Lord Craterus did not use violence against us. We can sense that his anxiety stems from his concern for the future of his people."

Tibao nodded solemnly to Aglaya.

"Please, Aglaya, please listen to *our* thoughts first."

Aglaya took this opportunity to follow Tibao's words and said, "I'm listening."

Tinin came to Craterus,

"My apologies, Master Craterus. We have been so preoccupied with deciphering the fragments of prophecy that we have neglected those who have not been favored by the Oracle... Your accusation, though harsh, is also reasonable.

We want to gain your trust and that of the Xuanfeng people. I think the best way to do that is to take you to witness the source of the prophecy with your own eyes."

Craterus softened his tone a bit. "How are you going to make me see something that's ethereal?"

"You have heard of the stranger, have you not? He has somehow forged a connection with Oronis, the Titan of Ages, and can recreate landscapes of the past in their entirety.

We will ask for his help. Tomorrow, at the Temple of Janusapolis in the Fateful Abyss... Craterus, we will show you that long-lost memory, without reservation."

After a moment's silence, Craterus nodded. "That sounds fair. I accept the offer."

At this moment, Aglaya's majestic voice sounded again,

"But before that, you will be deprived of your freedom of movement. This is my bottom line, and there is no possibility of compromise."

Craterus still didn't give Aglaia a good look. "Oh, this isn't the first time I've been someone else's prisoner. It's all up to you, 'demigod.'"

Seeing that the situation has finally eased, Wan Di asked a soul-searching question,

"My Master...why would you go to such lengths?"

"I'm sorry, young master... I can't bear it any longer." Craterus sighed.

"Ever since your father's death, my clan and I have been waiting for the opportunity to revive Xuanfeng. We placed all our hopes on you, but we have yet to receive a response."

"The obsession of returning home has become the root of my people's illness! You are so wise, I don't believe you can't see the simple truth..."

"You are very clear-headed, and therefore extremely lonely. Smart people can only choose to sink into the secular world.

If you can truly lead your people to break this bloody fate, prove it to me once again, Maidemus.

Just like you did then..."