Hong Lin? Hong Lin!

Indeed, the figure appearing at the far end of the long bridge was none other than Hong Lin!

The Hong Lin at this moment was clearly different from the Cheng Shi knew. Although she was still dressed in animal skins, she shone with a seven-colored radiance all over her body. Her flowing long hair was like a crown of prosperity and a waterfall of life, trailing on the long bridge like a long skirt of Vitality.

Hong Lin on the bridge also turned around to look, but when she saw that the person coming was Cheng Shi, she was first stunned, and then her face slowly darkened.

She brandished her spear, pointing it at Cheng Shi, and said in a deep voice:

You shouldn't have seen me.

Cheng Shi's breath hitched, and he remained silent.

The pressure from the other party was too strong, even stronger than any god he had ever seen, but what prevented Cheng Shi from speaking was not Hong Lin's aura, but the meaning behind Hong Lin's words.

He certainly shouldn't be here, but he never expected to see Big Cat here!

Because the destination he envisioned was none other than the location where the [War] was launching its attack on [Origin]!

He knew that among the billions of Slice Universe, there were always those who no longer held back, wanting to "see" [the Origin]. He had thought he would encounter another version of himself, but who would have thought...

What are you doing here?

Cheng Shi asked a question that didn't require an answer; it wasn't a rhetorical question, but rather an instinctive expression of concern.

Judging from the Big Cat's posture, if he had arrived a little later, that Vitality figure might have rushed up to [Origin]!

She must have been waiting for a "comrade-in-arms," but she never expected to be greeted by Cheng Shi.

Seeing that Cheng Shi in front of her did not share the same fighting spirit as her, Hong Lin smiled with relief, which meant that the world had not fallen to this state.

She turned her head and looked up at the sky, without answering.

Cheng Shi frowned slightly, wanting to move closer, but before he could take a step, Hong Lin raised her spear again, pointing it at him once more.

"Stop! Don't come any closer! Don't come near me!"

"!!!"

Cheng Shi's pupils contracted as he looked at the unprecedented divine light surrounding Hong Lin, as if he had realized something.

"This is...!?"

"Where are you going?" Hong Lin interrupted Cheng Shi, her voice low and serious.

"The Gods’ Graveyard, I need to go there to find some... materials."

Hong Lin frowned; it was obvious she knew that place. "It's not safe there. Where's your friend? Why didn't she come with us?"

Cheng Shi knew, of course, that Hong Lin was referring to the Hong Lin of his own world, but this time he couldn't bring so many people. He had escaped from under God of Merriment's nose under the protection of [Time]. Once he notified his companions, this adventure might not go so smoothly.

Fortunately, he wasn't without companions outside the world.

"The [Deception] plan has reached its most critical stage. She's being watched, and I can't go to her."

But don't worry, I'm not going on this adventure alone; Old Zhang is out there too."

When Hong Lin heard Cheng Shi mention Zhang Jizu, she nodded silently, clearly thinking the Gravekeeper was reliable.

Where is he?

"..." Cheng Shi paused, touched his nose, and said helplessly, "I haven't found him yet, which is why I came here."

I just didn't expect to see you here.

Hong Lin, you..."

Cheng Shi's tone became extremely complicated, "I know you have your reasons for insisting on going, and I won't try to persuade you, nor can I persuade you otherwise, but I would like to ask you for a favor."

Help me anchor in a world, so I can bring Old Zhang back.

The Gravekeeper of that world inherited the Divine Authority of [Death], no, they all inherited the Divine Authority. Perhaps they have a way to help you solve your current problem?

Hearing Cheng Shi's words, Hong Lin smiled.

"Cheng Shi, you said you wouldn't try to persuade me."

Now that you've guessed the source of my divine Divine Power, you should know that divine authority is of no use to me.

I have my mission, and that is my path.

Okay, let's not talk about that anymore. I need your help with something too.

I had intended to wait for a comrade-in-arms, but that comrade I've never met has yet to arrive. In that case, let's make one last deal, Fate Weaver.

I'll help you find the Gravekeeper, and you'll take me to where I want to go.

"..."

Cheng Shi didn't want to make this exchange; he knew it meant that the Big Cat in front of him would lie down in the Starry Sky where [War] had vanished.

But he couldn't refuse, because the Big Cat said it was a mission.

What a heavy word! What exactly happened in their world that led Hong Lin to undertake such a mission?

Is sending someone to their death considered a mission?

Time was running out, and there was no time for Cheng Shi to struggle with his thoughts. Perhaps he had figured something out, for his eyes became more resolute, and his expression more composed.

He nodded. "Okay, let's begin."

Cheng Shi had never been to the world that Zhang Jizu had gone to. He could only describe the anchor as the [Death] Zhang Jizu and Old Zhang himself that he had seen, using their existence as anchor points to anchor that world, and then share the "coordinates" with Big Cat.

The two looked at each other from a distance and simultaneously began to imagine the destination where both Zhang Jizu were located.

But after a few breaths, Hong Lin's expression changed slightly on the bridge.

She seemed to sense the subtle Change under the bridge, and soon shook her head at Cheng Shi: "Sorry, the place you were anchored to no longer exists."

"!!??"

At that moment, Cheng Shi's mind went blank.

"What did you say?"

Hong Lin looked reluctant and sighed, "Either the anchor has disappeared, or that world has disappeared, but I think neither... is the result you want."

"No way..." Cheng Shi clenched his fists instantly. "How could this be? Something must have gone wrong. Hong Lin, could you... have you misperceived something?"

Hong Lin shook her head. "You know, under the influence of this power, it's impossible for me to misperceive."

"..."

Cheng Shi fell silent; he never expected such an outcome.

But that [Death] Zhang Jizu clearly said that even if that world is heading towards destruction, it is still enough for a Mortals to live to the end of their lifespan!

How could the destination not exist?

Did Cheng Shi's disappearance in that world trigger some kind of chain reaction?

It's impossible for God of Merriment to kill a Clown with his own hands.

Cheng Shi was stunned. He stared blankly at the ever- Change bridge surface beneath his feet, watching countless afterimages weave through it, and for a moment he was at a loss.

Old Zhang...

Seeing this, Hong Lin sighed deeply and said:

People have to get used to losing things. My time is running out, and yours isn't either.

Since you haven't found him, I suggest you go to the Gods’ Graveyard...

"I have to go." Cheng Shi's voice regained its composure. "Whether Old Zhang is here or not, or where he is, this concerns the future of the world, the hope of the Cosmos, and the Predestination path ahead. I cannot stop."

I'm not that fragile. Let's begin. I'll come back on time to send you to the new battlefield.

Cheng Shi's eyes became incredibly clear, his gaze piercing through the time bridge like an Abyss. He held a Dice between his fingers and gently tossed it onto the bridge surface, both as an anchor point in time and as a tribute to the deceased.

"We can't waste any more time, take me there."