How could she fool [Deception]?

"You're going to play the Clown?"

The Big Cat was startled and finally stopped in her tracks.

Her relationship with Zhen Xin was acceptable, and her relationship with An Mingyu was also good. Although it wasn't as close as her life-or-death bond with Cheng Shi, she was willing to trade an ordinary friend for the life of a close friend...

Hong Lin couldn't do it.

The player who could get Hong Lin to hand over the phone must have caught her eye, and her will is to protect all her friends. As long as there is still room for maneuver, she cannot accept using her friends as Chip.

And this "room for maneuver" is that she is still alive!

As long as she is alive, she is willing to "pay the price" with her own life.

Moreover, is playing the role of Mortals useful in the face of [Deception]?

The Magician's talent all comes from Deception; how could she possibly fool someone who is known as a master of Deception Cosmos?

Zhen Xin didn't explain, but the Puppet beside her seemed to be thinking:

So your goal was [Destiny].

But have you ever considered that since [Deception] has already confessed everything to the Clown, He has probably already trapped [Destiny] in a place you can't find, otherwise He wouldn't have revealed His hand to you in such a 'gentle' way?

It seems the great battle in [Nothingness] was real; [Deception] won, which also paved the way for the showdown in this Trials.

The Puppet slowly turned to Zhen Xin, "You want to find [Destiny], but I feel this path is not easy."

Zhen Xin pursed her lips, remained silent for a long time, and then said, "That's why I came to find you."

"?"

Wei Mu hadn't expected to be caught off guard at this moment. His eyes rolled mechanically around a few times, and he shook his head, saying:

"There are no clues that lead me to where [Destiny] is; I cannot find it."

Hu Wei's face darkened, Zhen Xin frowned slightly, and Big Cat was about to leave when Wei Mu said again:

"But just because I don't know doesn't mean He doesn't know."

"Who?"

The Puppet turned its head slightly:

"My Lord [Folly]."

Although He has no Divine Authority, there is no denying that He is a Wise One with great insight, and of course, a fool that is unmatched in the Cosmos.

He certainly knows where [Destiny] lies, but He may not tell you.

I can take you to see Him. Are you confident you can get the answer from Him?

That's all I can do.

"..."

To be honest, Zhen Xin wasn't confident, but she had to give it a try.

Just as she was about to respond, Hong Lin grabbed her and said in a deep voice:

Even if you find [Destiny], how can you deceive [Deception]?

He couldn't possibly be unaware of your pretense. Even if Destiny helps you conceal it and agrees to use you to replace Cheng Shi, will Deception truly be fooled?

He is a god; He could easily take both of you away and then distinguish you in another world where the power of [Destiny] has failed.

At that time, a good ending will definitely not await you.

Zhen Xin, you..."

Zhen Xin turned to look at Hong Lin, knowing that the other party meant well, but if Big Cat could risk his life for his friend, so could she.

She smiled and said:

"You've misunderstood, Hong Lin. I'm not trying to play Cheng Shi; I'm trying to become that Clown."

Cheng Shi's ability to get to where he is today is most likely because Zhen Yi chose [Deception] instead of embracing [Destiny].

I went to seek [Destiny] not to have Him disguise me Cheng Shi, but to ask Him to grant Zhen Yi a second Faith.

I want Zhen Yi to merge with [Destiny] and become the second key to the world.

In this way, I would be qualified to leave in his place, and perhaps become a new option for [Deception].

"!!!"

Hearing this, Hong Lin finally understood.

Zhen Xin wasn't just trying to save the world; she was practically courting death!

Her inner self didn't seem as sunny as she usually appeared; in fact, she seemed to harbor a hint of Despair for the world, otherwise she wouldn't have wanted to leave.

You see, if her method works, she, as the second key, could stay in this world and save it. From the perspective of protecting the world and An Mingyu, she has no need to pursue replacing Cheng Shi.

But she still insisted on keeping Cheng Shi with her.

Why?

It could only be because she had already resolved to die.

Hong Lin's expression changed, and she wanted to say something, but Zhen Xin gently covered her mouth with her fingertip.

"There aren't so many whys. He wanted to stay, and I wanted to leave. That's enough."

At least my departure will earn me a good reputation. Haha, Zhen Yi has caused everyone so much trouble, she should at least make amends.

As the older sister, I have an inescapable responsibility.

She patted Hong Lin on the shoulder and looked at Wei Mu with a smile, saying:

"Let's go, take me to see [Folly]."

Let me see how this greatest Wise One in the Cosmos evaluates my Foolish Deed.

Wei Mu pondered for a moment, nodded, and made a slit, leading Zhen Xin away from this Starry Sky where the gods were not watching.

They traveled through the area, led by the Puppet who knew the way well, until they arrived at a strange Void.

Wei Mu handed a Wooden Bell to Zhen Xin and instructed her:

"Rock it, and He will come to summon you."

"?" Zhen Xin asked in astonishment, "You worship the gods in this way?"

Because her audience with God was imminent, and to avoid speaking ill of others, she didn't fully express her true feelings. She had intended to say, "This isn't waiting for an audience; it's no different from calling a dog!"

But then I thought about how Hu Wei also used this method to win over Wei Mu...

It can only be said that [Folly] is inherited from one another.

Wei Mu seemed to see through Zhen Xin's thoughts and smiled mechanically, "It has nothing to do with the method, it's just about conveying information."

If you don't like bells, I have other options here.

He wanders here year-round, and will sense your intentions, coming to scorn your Foolish Deed.

So go ahead and shake it; He won't mind if you treat Him like a dog, because that's Foolish Deed too.

"..." Zhen Xin's expression was strange. "And what about you? Aren't you coming with me?"

The Puppet smiled and said, "No, I'm afraid I won't be able to resist mocking Him."

Normally there's nothing to do, but since you need His help today, I won't cause trouble.

With that, the Puppet quickly left.

Only Zhen Xin, with a vivid expression, stood in the Void, staring at the Wooden Bell in her hand, speechless for a long time.

She thought about it a lot, calmed herself down, and then shook it.

A moment later, a pair of eyes, shrouded in Chaos White Miasma, opened before her, looking down at the [Deception] collectible, which displayed a slightly respectful demeanor and clearly wanted something in return. The eyes sneered:

Do you think there's an explanation for your Foolish Deed?

Zhen Xin pursed her lips, as if she had made up her mind. She abandoned her respectful posture, raised her head, and met his gaze intently into those Eyes of the Deity. She laughed loudly:

"No.

Mortals are only fit for Foolish Deed; what answers are there?

But...

Great God of [Folly], wise beyond Cosmos, can you provide an answer to my Foolish Deed?

"..."

Those White Miasma eyes fell silent for a long time before letting out another sneer.

"As expected of [Deception]'s first collection, just like your Lord of Grace, you enjoy playing with those disgusting little tricks."

However, I am actually pleased with His Foolish Deed.

Go forth, for the one you seek is trapped in that twisted river of [Existence].

As he spoke, those eyes blinked and left, leaving a gap in the Void before Zhen Xin that seemed to see through her Giggle and Mock.