A request for an audience from the Grand Marshal

The Sixteen Divine Thrones are almost finalized. Apart from [Filth and Decay], which is quite troublesome, and [Destiny], for Hope's Flame has yet been found, only [Folly] remains.

The reason I put [Folly] last is not for any other reason than that Galiusha has been frequently in Dolgo D recently.

That place is a cage of [Time], a place where time is twisted, and also the place where Cheng Shi is preparing to begin his Experiment.

Going there not only meant facing Afros's "interrogation," but also meant starting that Predestination and absurd Experiment, which he had been unwilling to confront, so in the end, all that remained was [Folly].

Cheng Shi had actually considered going to the Fire-Keeping Hall again, perhaps Qin Xin had obtained some new information. However, Cheng Shi also knew that if Qin Xin found the Hope's Flame, the other party would definitely notify him immediately.

So where exactly is He hiding?

Should we really use our power under the [Covenant] to drag Him out?

But Cheng Shi didn't want it to be like this. After all, it was the Hope's Flame that was willing to stand on the opposite side of [Deception] to support him. Even if His identity was not as simple as he imagined, Cheng Shi did not want to ruin their "revolutionary" friendship until the very last moment.

So he decided to go to Dolgo D first.

We have to face it eventually, so let the storm rage on.

However, unexpected events always outnumbered Change. Just before Cheng Shi set off, an unexpected person came looking for him.

A dazzling phantom of a star fell, suddenly exploding in the Void and disintegrating into a dense, Chaos Yellow Mist before Cheng Shi.

The yellow mist churned and pushed a long staircase toward Cheng Shi. To one side of the staircase, Katarro stood respectfully, speaking to Cheng Shi with utmost humility:

"My lord, someone is requesting an audience at the [Chaos] Temple. Do you wish to see them?"

"Katarro?"

Cheng Shi was taken aback, then frowned. "Who wants to see me?"

He was surprised. After all, this was no longer the era when [Chaos] was disguised by [Deception] and [Deception] was often nowhere to be found. Zhen Xin had inherited the Divine Authority [Chaos] and become the new [Chaos]. But the Lord of Grace of Katarro was still there. Who would seek an audience with him at the Temple of [Chaos]?

Furthermore, which version of oneself is seeking an audience?

Ultraman?

When Cheng Shi thought of Ultraman, a name suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Hu Wei?"

Katarro nodded in response. "That's right, sir. The ones requesting an audience are those two [Chaos] Believer, but they are not requesting an audience with Ultraman, but rather... you."

"You now."

When Katarro spoke the last four words, his tone was full of respect.

The [Nothingness] servant's gaze towards Cheng Shi changed. He used to think that the great Lord Cheng Shi would at most take over the Divine Throne of his Lord of Grace and become a True God.

Who would have thought that the adult Emissary so long ago has now become the [Covenant]' Proxy!

That could be considered an "existence" that surpasses even the gods.

Zhen Xin didn't hide anything from Katarro; she told him everything, and Katarro was honored!

Cheng Shi is far greater than I imagined!

Cheng Shi wasn't paying much attention to the Change in Katarro's attitude; he was just thinking that since there were two people seeking an audience, it was most likely Hu Wei and Da Yi.

After the successor to the Divine Throne was [Chaos], he indeed neglected his good older brother.

Speaking of which, Hu Wei was the true Chosen of God of [Chaos] and had contributed to [Chaos]. Now that the Divine Throne has changed hands to Zhen Xin, he must have some feelings about it.

She didn't know if Zhen Xin had said anything to him during the Audience Assembly, or why he had come to find her at this time...

"Did Zhen Xin send you?" Cheng Shi asked.

Katarro dared not hide anything and quickly nodded:

"Yes, sir. During the Audience Assembly, our Lord of Grace specially summoned two followers separately and revealed some of the events that have occurred Cosmos. Katarro suspects that their visit may be to bid you farewell."

"Bid farewell?"

What are they saying goodbye to?

Cheng Shi hesitated for a moment, but still decided to take some time to meet him. Putting everything else aside, he had been using his elder brother for so long, he had to show his appreciation.

Cheng Shi nodded and stepped onto the [Chaos] Divine Steps.

In the hands of the true [Chaos], the Divine Steps is the embodiment of their will. Even if the [Covenant] Proxy, walking on it still requires resonating with the [Chaos]'s intent. Fortunately, Zhen Xin did not intend to let Cheng Shi embarrass himself by jumping a section at this time, so he soon arrived at the Temple.

The Temple itself remains largely Change, but the people behind Temple have long since changed.

Looking at the two familiar figures in the center of the Temple, Cheng Shi was momentarily at a loss for words.

Hu Wei and Da Yi also saw Cheng Shi, and their expressions became even more complicated. Only when Cheng Shi approached did Hu Wei let out a hearty laugh and say:

"Brother Cheng, it's been a long time!"

Da Yi's expression changed several times before he also said, "Grandma... Brother Cheng, you're being too unfair, we..."

"Da Yi!" Hu Wei nudged Da Yi's shoulder, and Da Yi shut his mouth, sighed, and said nothing more.

Cheng Shi didn't know how much Zhen Xin had said, so he could only smile and reply, "You all know?"

Hu Wei nodded, but before he could speak, the impatient Da Yi added:

"I know, the world is doomed. Everyone's trying to figure something out. Brother Cheng, I'm not an ungrateful person. If you'd known even the gods were like this, you would have told us sooner. Maybe things wouldn't have come to this."

"... I'm sorry, I don't know where the world is headed either." Cheng Shi gave a bitter smile. "By the time I found out, everything had already been arranged."

In my opinion, ignorance is a kind of happiness; at least it prevents Despair.

Da Yi wanted to say something more, but seeing the exhaustion on Cheng Shi's face, he silently swallowed his words.

Hu Wei patted Da Yi on the shoulder, then patted Cheng Shi on the shoulder and said:

"Brother Cheng, no matter who you are now, no matter how different our understanding of each other is, I have always regarded you as Brother Cheng."

Admittedly, walking the path of Faith inevitably involves using some methods against brothers, but I know you can withstand it, just like now, you have withstood it as well.

As for me, I thought I was a big shot in the game and even 'stole' the title of 'Marshal', but in the end it was all for nothing.

This self-inflicted chaos ultimately only confused myself; ha, I suppose it's karma.

"Brother Cheng, we've come to say goodbye."

Is this really a farewell?

"Where are you going?" Cheng Shi was taken aback, then suddenly realized something and exclaimed in surprise, "The True Universe?"

Hu Wei and Da Yi nodded simultaneously:

"Good.

To only learn about the affairs of an era at its end shows that we have long fallen behind and are of no benefit to it.

Since it's pointless, I might as well go out and 'see the world'.

I have always felt that my life has been quite wonderful, whether before or after the Divine Descent, I have been searching for rules, trampling on rules, achieving self-fulfillment, and finding satisfaction.

Now, shrouded in the shadow of [the Origin], I cannot accept that my life is nothing more than a dispensable variable in an Experiment.

I want to see it with my own eyes, to see the True Universe, to see the so-called Creator, to see if there are countless Cosmos beyond this Cosmos, and to see if I can find some Vitality in another Starry Sky after leaving this world.

I am not a [War] person, but I also yearn for [War].

When the phrase "How to survive? Only with Blood and Fire" has been shouted so many times, when the real question of "How to survive" arises, it seems that only "Only with Blood and Fire" remains to be uttered!

Brother Cheng, please give me a chance, considering the small contributions we've made to [Chaos], [Deception], [Nothingness], and for you...

Even if I die, I want to die in a place where people truly understand me, rather than dying confusedly in an Experiment.

"Damn it, I can't hold it in anymore, me too!" Da Yi said resolutely, full of enthusiasm.

"..."

Cheng Shi could understand Hu Wei and Da Yi's feelings, and knew that people like them would not accept mediocrity, much less give up the struggle.

But if [Deception] truly found a future for the world, that future could only exist under this Starry Sky, not in the True Universe.

Of course, among those countless Slice Universe, there might indeed be a brighter future than this world, but would such a world be so easy to find?

If they were really easy to find, there wouldn't be so many Cheng Shi floating around in the True Universe. Sending them out now is tantamount to sending them to their deaths.

But after a moment of silence, Cheng Shi agreed to their request.

He chose respect.

Before agreeing, he gave one last piece of advice. "This Starry Sky is very likely the only one that can escape the Starry Sky of [Origin]. I can't guarantee it one hundred percent, but at least staying here offers a greater chance of survival. You..."

Please!

Hu Wei's eyes were resolute; clearly, he hadn't gone out for some so-called "Vitality."

I understand.

Cheng Shi nodded:

"I will release you at the appropriate time, but only if it does not affect the future of this Starry Sky."

Say goodbye to the world; you can leave when the time is right.

With a jumble of thoughts, Cheng Shi dismissed the two men and murmured to the empty Temple:

"If you don't know, you won't Despair. Why insist on confronting this cruel reality?"

A wisp of Chaos Yellow Mist descended from above the Temple, transforming into Zhen Xin's figure. She landed opposite Cheng Shi, first offering a smile, then her expression turned serious.

Everyone has the right to know, and besides, even if we don't tell them, they will find out sooner or later.

You're busy restoring the Divine Throne, so you're probably unaware of some unexpected Change that have occurred in reality:

Someone is spreading the name of [Origin] in reality!

"???"

"The existence of [Origin] is no longer a secret; moreover, players know that [Origin] has already been here."

I didn't know the specific meaning of "had been here," but when I traced the information chain back to its source, I discovered that the truth that the players so firmly believed actually came from Wei Mu's mouth.

But if I remember correctly, Wei Mu should have already left by then.

So, Cheng Shi, who do you think is behind all this chaos?