Let's Talk About Something Lighter

After Long Jing's suggestion was rejected, silence fell again, and the atmosphere became increasingly subtle as time went on.

Cheng Shi's current situation is actually quite awkward. By revealing his identity, he means that the Clowns know that he is the solution to this world, Sacrifice that [Destiny] is trying to offer to the Creator.

If the end of an era is not a lie, then with the Outer God coveting it, they had no choice but to protect Cheng Shi in order to preserve the world.

But now, that has proven to be merely a "Trials," so for the Clowns of today, a new path has emerged before them:

Deliver the Sacrifice to [Destiny] and complete the Predestination sacrifice!

For a smart person, this is the optimal solution to preserve themselves.

The Clowns were certainly clever, but they didn't mention it at all. Why?

Because they are far smarter than the clever ones, Cheng Shi, though he didn't say anything, had already said everything he needed to say in his description of the Finale Performance.

The final battle against the Outer God in the "war" was filled with the word "Unyielding" in every drop of blood shed!

Predestination is no room for compromise.

Of course, while Cheng Shi's attitude is important, it is not absolutely crucial compared to the world. After learning about the various aspects of the False Curtain Call, it is hard for the Clowns not to wonder what the God of Merriment was thinking in this terrifying Trials.

Do Outer God really exist?

Does that Origin power, which transcends all things, truly exist?

And most importantly, if we help [Destiny] complete its Predestination sacrifice, will this world necessarily have a future?

Even the "Outer God" failed once, didn't they?

Furthermore, with billions of Slice Universe, that means Predestination are at least billions of them. Who can be certain that the Divine Throne "produced" by their own world will best touch the heart of [Origin]?

No, at least not [Deception], otherwise He wouldn't have rebelled to this extent.

He wasn't unaware that offering the Predestination was one solution; that Trials just now... if we think of it in the direction of a horror story, wasn't it perhaps an attempt on His part?

However, He cannot guarantee that the answer He provides will be the one the Creator desires.

That's probably why the God of Merriment was afraid!

At this moment, the Clowns, feeling the same way, finally began to resonate with the will of the Fear Faction.

Cheng Shi silently observed everything, then suddenly broke the silence with a laugh. He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the crowd and said:

"Thank you Clowns, for sparing my life."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Xin rolled her eyes, the Dragon King smiled, the Doctor was devout, and Long Jing looked disgusted.

If it weren't for a certain Clown revealing the True Universe to the Clown, even if they were the Peak Player among them, they would still be buried in the game, becoming clueless and confused "NPCs."

But now they gather together to talk about gods, discuss the Cosmos, study the cosmos, and ponder the [Origin]... all because the Clown gave them his trust.

Undeniably, the Clown was trying to survive, but his sincerity was seen and earned him the sincerity of the Clowns in return.

True friendship is like this: when a friend is in trouble, you don't care about anything else, you just help.

In this light, Big Cat's view of "prosperity" is a version that is a step ahead of the rest of the world.

Seeing his friends worrying about their Predestination future, Cheng Shi smiled happily.

He already knew the Clowns' attitude; everything that had just happened wasn't a test, but rather a reaffirmation of his own convictions.

He thought to himself that no matter what, he would never, and could never, let his friends suffer that Despair for him again.

"You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. Since some roads are blocked, we'll walk on the roads that have already been paved."

Let's talk about something lighter.

Before I find them to answer my questions, let's discuss a very important plan.

When... will we go to see the Jie Shu?

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Everyone present was taken aback, except for the Doctor, who looked puzzled and said, "Why look for Jie Shu? It's just praising Fool's Game."

The group looked at each other strangely, only then realizing that this Clown Gathering, which was missing one person, seemed to have "extra" one person.

In the role-playing plan to infiltrate the Jie Shu group, Cheng Shi, Zhen Xin, and Long Jing each have a role. To remember this Memory, the Dragon King even personally added a line to the script.

Only the Doctor is an "outsider," kept in the dark and still completely unaware.

Zhen Xin smiled and explained the whole story to the Doctor. After understanding, the Doctor said in a strange tone:

"Although it is certain that [Folly] is a desecration of [Truth]... well, if [Truth] is gone, then there is no question of desecration."

Jie Shu is a clever person, and he's definitely not as simple as you imagine.

The second-place ranking on the Path to Godhood has proven everything.

Many Scholar and Wise One have attempted to challenge him, but none have been able to match his skill.

Are you sure your plan won't be discovered?

Praise the Fool's Game!

"It's precisely because of this uncertainty that we need to discuss it together," Cheng Shi said with a smile.

Long Jing, standing to the side, scoffed, "That Fool's Game Believer shouldn't belittle himself to elevate others. Cough, this is a plan I spearheaded. I'm betting President Gong's reputation on it all. Let the Clown join me in basking in the world's praise."

"..."

Ignoring Long Jing, the group began to scrutinize the details, and soon devised a role-playing plan that satisfied all the con artists. Before concluding, Zhen Xin asked with a smile:

"The scheme has been set up, but what is its purpose? Fate Weaver, won't you enlighten us?"

Don't say it's just to prevent him from Jie Shu against you; if he could get rid of you, he would have been dealt with by "Destiny" long ago.

Also, this plan needs a name; constantly mentioning the Jie Shu makes it too easy to give away.

Long Jing immediately became interested and racked his brains to come up with a name for the plan. But when he looked up, he found that everyone's eyes were on Cheng Shi.

"..."

Everyone's watching the Clown, but nobody's really paying attention to the Clown.

He sighed and followed those gazes to Cheng Shi, only to find that Cheng Shi was the only one looking at him, with an extremely solemn expression!

Long Jing was taken aback, then heard Cheng Shi say to him earnestly:

"Passing the Flame!"

The project is called "Passing the Flame".

A single spark can start a prairie fire; hope is never confined to Corner. I didn't understand this principle before, but now I understand it a little better.

I don't know if I'm the one Passing the Flame, but I think that while I can, I'll try to be someone who can Passing the Flame!

The star of this Passing the Flame performance was none other than President Gong, who has extensive Stage experience.

Long Jing, I have high hopes for you, don't let me down.

"???"

At that moment, for some reason, Long Jing suddenly straightened his chest uncontrollably.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, he wore a smile that was three parts confidence, three parts nonchalance, three parts disdain, and ninety-one parts stiffness as he said, "... Just don't hold me back."

The Clowns were silent for a second, then burst into laughter.

Hahahaha--

"Laugh your ass off! Laugh your ass off! If you laugh again, I'm quitting!"

"Stop laughing, stop laughing, kukuku--"

"Still laughing! Do you have no humanity?!"

Is there?

No, right?

And no one has ever said that the Clown is a person. Aren't we... just a bunch of madmen standing on Stage [Nothingness], mocking and amusing ourselves?