The ancients watched me play the Starry Sky Railway

"On the other side, the battle between Huang Quan and Sam continues."

"It's time to draw that knife, Ranger." Sam's fire grew hotter, his fighting spirit intensified.

"But Huang Quan, on the other hand, remained calm, the blade still hidden in its scabbard."

"Suddenly, she asked a completely unrelated question: 'Hunter, do you still dream? Do you dream about those who died because of you?'"

"Although the words were heavy, the tone was calm and peaceful."

"Sam only felt two words from her—nothingness."

"Is this really a patrol ranger who believes in the Patrolling Star God?"

Huang Quan slowly raised his head, and memories from a few days ago surfaced before his eyes.

"It's in a place called the Everfire Residence."

"She pointed her scabbard at the fallen Duke of Hellfire."

"It's not easy. Huang Quan actually remembered who Duke Netherfire was."

Liu Bang couldn't help but complain.

Last time, Huang Quan asked who Duke Netherfire was with a silly look on his face, obviously not taking Duke Netherfire seriously.

If Duke Netherfire knew about this, he would be so angry that he would come back to life and then die again!

"I can quite understand this mentality." Han Xin smacked his lips.

There were not many enemies he defeated that were worth remembering.

…………

Duke Hellfire said in a melancholy voice, "...it seems the outcome has already been decided."

Huang Quan said calmly, "They are still alive, and so are you. You still have a choice. Leave the music box behind and go."

"Choice?" Duke Hellfire sneered, "The bloody path of destruction never tolerates hesitation."

Huang Quan: "The Fire Demon of Tophet... Even if you sacrifice your life for that star god, you will not be favored by him."

"Ranger, you're on a hunting expedition, so naturally you can't understand." Duke Hellfire raised his upper body with an effort, proudly saying, "We come from fire, born from fire, spreading, burning, destroying until the firewood is consumed, leaving only ashes. Burning is the life of a fire demon. We live to die, only to fulfill a profile of the universal truth: all things are born for destruction."

"Your companions don't seem to think so. They fought for your chance to survive." Huang Quan mentioned several descendants of the Underworld Lord.

"They are my children, just like I once was, flames that are not yet white-hot. They are still young, and I will not blame them." The Underfire Duke shook his head gently: "But my flames are already hoarse. Do you see the star of the festival in the distance? I will lead Purgatory there - so before that, I must cross you."

Huang Quan was still puzzled: "Why?"

"Because you have gone further than I have on the path they have blazed... Envoy." Duke Hellfire had already guessed Huang Quan's identity."

"Yellow Spring is silent."

"The Duke of Hellfire was convinced that he had guessed correctly, but he showed no fear. Instead, his flames burned even more fiercely."

"You cannot hide your identity. Draw the knife. We will stay here. We are destined to fight to the death because I choose to do so."

"Destruction is a glorious moment, but if one survives in a despicable way... life will be too long."

Whose name are you calling out here?

Hearing this again, Ying Zheng was still very unhappy.

He is Changsheng, what's wrong with him?

How can this be called a despicable pursuit of survival?

"However, this Duke of Hellfire is indeed a warrior."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes.

I used to think this guy was just a pure clown, but now it seems that his strength may not be enough, but he is fearlessly pursuing his destiny of destruction.

Have backbone?

No, it shouldn't be described like that.

This goat-headed man walked firmly on the path he wanted to take.

…………

"Unification of knowledge and action?"

Wang Yangming raised his glass and poured a glass of wine onto the ground.

"I never expected that in another world, there would be people who practice the unity of knowledge and action... Although I'm not sure if you are human at all."

"Here's a toast to you, my friend."

…………

"Even if the answer... could be your own destruction?" Huang Quan asked.

"The answer isn't important; what matters is its existence." The Underworld Duke, unfazed by the prospect of death, said, "Everything exists to be destroyed—even the Envoy is like that. Even in the void, dreams can be born (Pinocone). The so-called impossible is merely something that has yet to come."

"..." Huang Quan was silent for a moment, then put his hand on the hilt of the knife: "Okay, I promise you."

"The Duke of Hellfire smiled and said, 'You will witness the most brilliant and violent fire in the world. May this burning illuminate your bottomless dreams.'"

"A bottomless dream... indeed, but you've misunderstood one thing. This knife remains sheathed, not out of pity or contempt, but as a secret I wish to keep secret, but as a token of my gratitude..."

"As she said this, her hand gently rested on the hilt of the sword."

"I'll be honest with you. Hunting... is not my path."

"With the crisp sound of the long sword being unsheathed."

"The life of the Underworld Duke has come to an end."

"May death end your long dream... and lead you back to the waking world."

"Huang Quan is indeed not the Emissary of the Patrolling Star God... After all, even her identity as a Sea Ranger is fake. So whose Emissary is she, anyway?"

Li Bai was really curious.

"Pinocone is full of mysteries. How do you make it look like a suspense story?"

…………

The memory ended, and Huang Quan lowered his eyes: "...I will still dream about you. Stop it, your time has not come yet."

“Hmm?” Sam noticed that Huang Quan had lost all his fighting spirit and the flames on his body gradually dissipated. “When I was here?”

"I've seen many seemingly clever disguises that conceal the exterior but not the heart. You're no exception. Xing, the pioneer, you didn't intend to kill her. You attacked her simply to drive me and the rememberer away. Why?"

"Yellow Spring's eyes seemed to see through Sam's thick armor."

"..." Sam just remained silent.

"Is it 'Slave of Fate' that made you do this?" Huang Quan guessed.

“You know Elio?” Sam asked in surprise.

Huang Quan: "I thought this would be written in your script."

"My scripts are always just a few lines. Beyond that, nothing is necessary or needed," Sam explained. "He knows my character: there is only one fate, no one can avoid it - and before that, I have the right to choose. It's my turn to ask: Who are you?"

Huang Quan didn't respond directly: "Maybe they're not your enemies."

“That’s not the answer to the question.”

"I'm not worth your curiosity. Those who travel alone in the galaxy always have secrets. I've been wanted by the company myself, so it's not surprising that I know something about the Star Core Hunters... but that's all."