My Lord, I Want to Conduct an Experiment!

Probably not.

[Deception] had a message delivered to him by Big Cat, implying that [Folly]'s Divine Authority is very likely in the hands of [Memory].

Now that [Memory] has departed, and the Dragon King has taken over the Memory Archive of [Memory] without mentioning anything unusual, this means that [Folly]'s Divine Authority was either taken away by [Memory] or hidden in a place that the Dragon King cannot yet reach.

[Memory] departs right under [Time] nose. [Time] is focused on saving the world and would not allow it to take away Divine Authority related to the world. Therefore, the answer can only be the latter.

As for the [Memory] Land that the Dragon King couldn't control, after much thought, Cheng Shi only knew of one:

The smeared artwork in the [Memory] Memory Archive!

Well, after all that, we've come full circle back to finding the nose.

The problem is, Cheng Shi had always thought that the Nose of Discernment Giggle and Mock, but now that [Deception] had "pulled the ladder away after climbing to the top," the Giggle and Mock had dried up. So where could he find this nose that even Mouth Brother and the others couldn't quite remember?

Furthermore, if Wei Mu's conjecture is correct, that artifact should actually be linked to a Memory concerning the gods. Could this Memory be the key to guiding him to the Divine Authority [Folly]?

[Deception] Could I have guessed wrong?

Cheng Shi had no clue about this.

The man and the god remained silent for a long time, until finally the giant skull broke the silence with a booming voice:

"What are you going to do next?"

After losing its "backbone," the [Death] boss was clearly somewhat lost. A god should never ask Mortals for advice, but Cheng Shi was the Predestination. He was the person in this world who knew the most secrets besides a few insiders. He maintained the future of the world, so his every move was watched by the Fear Faction.

But when [Death] asked this question, it wasn't really asking a question. It just wanted to confirm that the Predestination course of action was still under control. As long as the established course remained in place Predestination problems, and the situation was dragged out until [Deception] returned from the True Universe, the answer to the world would naturally be revealed.

Cheng Shi a lot of ideas now.

At first, he only had a vague idea and felt that he needed some new "guidance" because he was hopeless. But now, after learning more of the truth from the [Deception], he felt that his plan had to be accelerated.

Cosmos needs time, and this plan will give him more time to try and fail.

"I may still need to confirm some things, but before that, there's one thing that needs to be resolved."

To put the [Death] boss at ease, Cheng Shi revealed his plan to Jie Shu, saying:

"The Jie Shu was 'smuggled' from the True Universe; it holds the key to entering and exiting this world."

Hey, hey, hey, don't rush. I'm not going on an adventure in the True Universe, but there are some things I have to do, and some people I have to go out with.

My experience tells me that if one world can find the answer, it is never just one world working behind the scenes. I have benefited from the kindness of other worlds, and now it is time to repay that debt.

I will Passing the Flame to other worlds in my own way, passing the torch that Cheng Dashi gave me to other Cheng Shi.

"Sir, do you know about the Fire Keeper?"

A flash of green flame appeared in the eye sockets of the enormous skull, but there was no response.

Cheng Shi nodded and said:

"That means we know now. Although the Fire Keeper are rebelling against the gods, they are definitely not rebelling against the gods of the Fear Faction."

Wei Mu described to me a terrifying future, a future in which the gods...

I don't want that future to become the true future of this Starry Sky, so I want to try again and see if I can find another path.

Even if we can't, at least we can tell the rest of the world that we're on the right path now.

After passing on the light from Cheng Dashi, I will conduct an Experiment, an Experiment that foresees the future!

A strange light flashed in the giant skull's eye sockets when it heard the word "Experiment."

"The era is drawing to a close, and we lack time."

However, the magic of Experiment can give us more time and more opportunities to deduce the results.

I have prepared the Experiment materials; now all that's needed is the right opportunity to begin.

Before I can begin, I may need the approval of all the gods, because only then can I use their power, Divine Authority, and will to foresee the future!

[Death] perhaps guessed something; He looked at Cheng Shi, offering no comment on the Experiment, but instead sighed softly:

Death is the end of everything.

"In the entire Cosmos, no living being can avoid death, including... me."

"But..." Cheng Shi frowned, his expression changing.

The giant skull shook its head, interrupting him.

"But death is never a return to nothingness, but rather the beginning of a new life, a cycle of reincarnation."

It is not only the end, but also the beginning.

I do not agree with the will to [Annihilation], nor do I advocate absolute disappearance.

But, regarding the new life, I share the same feelings as Him.

[Life], reincarnation, endless; living beings, cycle, ceaseless.

This is the true meaning of the world.

I, like the gods, am not immortal, but I refuse to submit to the [Origin] and become neither immortal nor alive, neither god nor myself...

Perhaps, [Time] has already revealed the answer to you.

At the right time, He will leave, and I... will also leave.

If I can use the death of the old world to prove my rebellious heart and demonstrate my fear, then I will be the biggest winner in this Cosmos.

You don't need to feel sorry about this.

This is [Death]!

That is, my, Divine Name;

"Also, it is my fate."

"!!!"

Even though it was just a skull, a look of shock and emotion flashed in Cheng Shi's eyes.

These are the gods... For the sake of their Faith, they have no fear of death.

[Prosperity], [Truth], [War], [Annihilation]... The actions of the gods are vividly documented, and each of them demonstrated the steadfastness of their will through their lives.

Even [Death] and [Time] are like this.

But I... don't want you to die!

I do not want any "living being" who seeks a way for the world to survive to perish before dawn!

If that dawn truly exists...

Cheng Shi fell silent for a long time, then lowered his eyes and said softly:

"You have your will, and I have my plans. What if my path proves successful?"

Please believe me, this is absolutely not a scam, and please support me, sir, I desperately need your vote.

The giant skull looked down at the Unyielding Little Skull at its feet, a hint of gratified smile flashing in its eyes.

"Cheng, Shi".

You go and do it yourself.

Behind me, there is me.

[Deception], returning, before, the sky... can't fall.