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“It’s a blessing that we can’t see it,” Sakura took a deep breath and said to Bai Yan, “Are the things we still have to do after we come back really a necessary step?”

Bai Yan nodded: "Absolutely."

“You have never discussed this issue with Dr. Mei.”

“We’ve already communicated, you just didn’t know it,” Bai Yan smiled. “Only those in the know can understand these things. Some unintentional details are themselves a form of communication. For example, Kevin, whom I saw in my dream, and Mei in that world bubble.”

"...What exactly is it?" Sakura asked.

"I only have guesses, and now we are on the way to verifying those things."

Bai Yan waved to everyone: "I'll be right back."

After saying that, without waiting for anyone else to respond, he took a step and disappeared from the spot.

When it appeared, the area in front of it was already a strange purple.

At this moment, an immense will came and enveloped Bai Yan's entire soul, causing him to feel his hair stand on end.

[Who are you?]

"As you can see, I am who I am."

[......]

“I don’t meet your requirements, but I need your help, on the condition that I will bring the right person to you. Just think of it as... the process of bringing someone to you is not yet complete, it’s still in progress.”

What is your wish?

"Just as I have struggled with in the past, I am both afraid of being powerless and afraid of having power that is neither strong enough nor weak enough, which would backfire. Not only would I not be able to fulfill my wishes, but I would also increase the possibility of destroying myself. Since you are like a mirror, you can clearly reflect my heart, and you know exactly what it is like."

After speaking, Bai Yan waited quietly.

The final cocoon may be calculated, or it may simply be undergoing a metamorphosis according to some kind of pattern.

In any case, it is not in a static state.

It took some action.

"Um?!"

Suddenly, Bai Yan felt some kind of power surging into his body.

This power is clearly distinct from its most intimate source, and there is even a subtle sense of rejection towards it.

But at this moment, this external force remained quietly within Bai Yan's body, as if it had taken root firmly.

“I’m definitely not suited to be a Herrscher, but you made me the Herrscher of Rock in the past… I still have to thank you. Whenever my power increases, I can always solve a lot of big problems.” Bai Yan looked at himself and carefully felt this power.

[For you, some questions no longer need to be asked; this power is entrusted to you.]

"Thank you, I will use it carefully."

[Last question: In your opinion, what is civilization?]

Bai Yan had just turned his head when he sensed this overwhelming will, so he turned back.

“That’s a good question,” Bai Yan said, his expression growing serious. “Civilization is a tool, and humanity is the end. If the price of preserving civilization is the complete destruction of humanity, then that civilization may not exist. Tools and ends should not be confused.”

The Cocoon of the End no longer reacts.

Bai Yanchong waved to the Cocoon of the End: "See you next time."

Turn around and leave.

As he walked, Bai Yan could still feel that external force surging in.

Having successfully left this strange space, Bai Yan returned to the group.

Fu Xuan glanced at him, raised an eyebrow, but ultimately refrained from asking a question.

"What's next?" Sakura asked again.

"First go to the Sea of ​​Quanta, then... go and retrieve the Twelfth Divine Key."

Velvi nodded in satisfaction: "The right choice of props."

Bai Yan looked at the Void Treasury: "The usual rules."

"Yes Yes Yes."

The voice of Void Treasury sounded somewhat tired, but it still activated its power and sent everyone to Sea Abyss City.

A world of vibrant red.

Kiana gazed excitedly at a corner of the world.

Just now, she finally found a way out.

This world is different from what we previously thought. Although it has the characteristics of a world bubble, its barriers are far stronger than those of a world bubble.

In fact, during their previous investigation, the two of them almost thought they had made a mistake, had they not already known that this was not the real world.

“Bai Yan just loves these weird and wonderful moves. He likes to use tricks to break through the enemy’s weaknesses,” Durandal said with some helplessness. “Although I don’t like it, I have to admit that his ideas are always very effective.”

Kiana was searching for the patterns of spatial distortion when she heard Durandal say this, and she immediately became curious.

"I heard he and you met at the orphanage?"

"Yes, I didn't know anything before, and he told me a lot about the Valkyries."

"But my sister didn't turn into that type of person."

"He was still somewhat affected, after all, he's not just someone who knows how to take shortcuts."

“Indeed,” Kiana nodded, recalling their brief time together, “If he had lived in the same era as Himeko and the others, he might have been an exceptionally good teacher.”

Kiana's expression changed, and she quickly said, "I've got a lead! I'll find the exit soon!"

"I don't know when he developed this ability... If he added some more details, instead of creating fake Herrschers like before, it might really be enough to fool most people."

"Indeed, he is not only astounding in terms of attack and defense, but also has great potential for deception... He is a terrifying opponent. I feel that facing Sakura is easier than facing him."

"Um……"

"Okay, all done! Let's go, sis!"

"okay!"

Kiana's eyes lit up. She pulled Durandal up, activated her powers to the fullest, and sped toward a certain spatial node.

In the blink of an eye, the scene before my eyes completely changed.

The crimson world suddenly collapsed, as if some kind of switch had been triggered, and in an instant, heaven and earth shattered and turned into nothingness.

However, the two of them could not see this scene.

Calm sea.

The others were no longer there, and neither of them showed any intention of rejoining the main group first.

Kiana looked at Durandal first, but was interrupted before she could say anything.

"Have you sensed something?"

“A fairly obvious fluctuation in power, similar to my spatial power.”

"Let's go see what he's up to?"

"Of course!"

Volume 1: Chapter 267: Sisters United, Falling into the Pit Together

"They're here!" Virvi greeted him with a smile, her tone slightly teasing.

Bai Yan seemed to understand instantly and immediately said to the others, "You all quickly hide!"

The other three were completely confused, but seeing that the other two seemed to know what they were doing, they didn't think too much about it and went to Wilvie's side.

Velvi grasped the golden cube, transforming it into some kind of flying vehicle that carried the four of them into the sky and disappeared into the distance.

About two kilometers above Bai Yan's location, Vilvi stopped the aircraft's ascent, hovering there so that everyone could stand steadily.

"Should we stop here?" Sakura asked.

"This position is perfect. The signal should be very strong and won't be detected—I left something there."

Sakura nodded, thinking that this was indeed Vervi's style.

The very next second after they left, Kiana arrived quietly with Durandal.

They first crept up to Bai Yan, then secretly observed him for a moment, only to find with suspicion that he was the only one present.

"Who?!" Bai Yan turned around abruptly, looking warily behind him.

No one said anything.

He then sneered and raised his hand, unleashing a hurricane.

The hurricane roared in, stirring up endless dust and sand, and even overturning some of the already unstable rocks.

"You're not coming out, are you?"

Bai Yan withdrew the hurricane and turned to face forward, whereupon a huge fire blazed up instantly.

He then began to create a breeze, then a cool breeze, and the wind force continued to increase.

As the wind picked up, the fire began to spread.

It quickly turned that area red.

Durandal was the first to jump out, because the flames would harm her if she didn't use her armor.

Seeing that Bai Yan still intended to continue attacking, Kiana had no choice but to jump out as well.

Bai Yan immediately stopped and said in surprise, "You actually escaped so quickly."

“Your abilities are indeed troublesome, but I still managed to find a weakness,” Kiana said.

"So that's how it is..." Bai Yan narrowed his eyes, but was secretly delighted.

"Why do I feel like you're much weaker than before?" Kiana stared at Bai Yan for a while, then squinted and said.

"You're welcome to give it a try."

Bai Yan stepped forward without showing any weakness, his aura suddenly surging.

Kiana was initially cautious, but soon sensed that something was amiss.

"Those people who were with him don't seem to be here," Durandal looked around, not finding the figures from before, and looked puzzled. "Could they have gone to do something else?"

"Perhaps, so now..."

Kiana was wondering whether she should test Bai Yan, but Durandal had already taken action.

She leaped a few times, instantly closing the distance between them and arriving in front of him.

"That kind of ability must take a lot of energy, right?"

"Indeed, but beating you up should be enough."

"...I'm actually happy that you've become stronger, but I don't understand why you're on that side."

"I--"

Bai Yan suddenly fell silent.

He noticed that Durandal's eyes looked a little strange.

I don't think I've ever seen this before.

Hmm... I can't figure out what's going on. Saying I'm angry seems a bit weak, and saying I'm sad makes my expression too hard.

But now is not the time to dwell on such details.

Bai Yan's train of thought returned to normal.

"Some things always need someone to step up, and I just happen to be the right person for it."

“But it seems you were careless,” Durandal said, already prepared. “After trapping us, you didn’t wait for yourself to recover before coming here alone—what do you intend to do here?”

"Don't tell you."

"Then let's see the gun!"

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