Burying a Grand Firework for the Future

What are you doing here?

Bai Fei's tone remained cold, but her attitude was no longer as disdainful as she had towards Cheng Shi before.

Clearly, in her eyes, Zhen Yi was someone who could be served at the table.

Cheng Shi didn't answer; instead, he asked a question in return:

"That's what I should be asking you, Xiao Bai. What are you doing here?"

You wouldn't be here because of the Blind Man's prophecy, would you?

Bai Fei stared at Cheng Shi for a long time. She wanted to make up an excuse like Zhen Yi, but she knew she would be exposed, exposed mercilessly.

So she confessed, a confession born of desperation.

"Yes."

I'm not lying!

Damn, she really came here because of that prophecy.

But what kind of prophecy was it that made these big shots willing to lose points just to take a look?

A hint of doubt flashed in Cheng Shi's eyes, and Bai Fei keenly noticed it.

For a moment, she began to ponder.

The fables that everyone knows all originated from the mouth of this darling of Deception in front of us. She should be the one who knows the prophecy best, so why is there a look of doubt in her eyes?

Could it be...?

Is there more to the prophecy than meets the eye?

But what secret could make her so suspicious?

Bai Fei immediately connected her understanding of Zhen Yi with the various prophecies she had heard before. Before long, she had a shocking yet disgusting thought!

That is:

Zhen Yi lied!

It's common knowledge that she's prone to lying.

But what Bai Fei didn't expect was that this time, so many "Chosen of God" were actually fooled by her.

She must have secretly altered the Blind Man's prophecy, leading everyone elsewhere, but Hu Wei brought him here, which ironically brought him closer to the original prophecy!

Only this explanation can make this filthy, rotten-hearted liar wonder why he was in this Trials.

Because her own wish was to find the answer to the prophecy that Zhen Yi spoke of!

It seems the real prophecy is indeed related to the Void Experiment Ground!

It's even related to the current Experiment Field!

It turns out that Hu Wei had already figured out the true meaning and guessed the clues pointing to the answer, so his statement that "we came to the wrong place" was probably false.

Perhaps he has already gone off alone to find the answer.

Yes, that makes sense now.

Bai Fei then reverted to her absolutely Indifference demeanor. She looked at Cheng Shi in front of her and gave a cold snort:

"Surprised?"

When you see me, you should know what my wish is.

What, aren't you going to give me an explanation?

Hehe~

What kind of explanation do you want?

"A prophecy!" Bai Fei said coldly, "The prophecy you speak of!"

"Oh, I forgot about that."

Cheng Shi began to play dumb, but Bai Fei clearly knew how to communicate with Zhen Yi, so she continued:

"The sun and moon Transition, Above the Void and Reality, the future... has already arrived..."

Etc?

What are you saying?

Were you spying on me?

You've also read my Memory?

Isn't this the script Zhen Yi prepared for me?

How did it become a prophecy in your words?

Logically speaking, the prophecy should have appeared before I met Zhen Yi, so why is it exactly the same?

Could it be... that the trial was really a prophecy?

Zhen Yi didn't lie to them; she was telling the truth.

That's really strange.

But what about the future?

Whose future?

In the normal trials, she was the only one who impersonated my future.

Could this so-called prophecy be nothing more than a farce?

Hiss--

It's not impossible.

Perhaps that Believer in "Destiny" glimpsed the farce of the future and shared it with Zhen Yi as a prophecy. Zhen Yi, following this prophecy, came to his own segment and recreated that farce...

This is how Destiny should be.

So, what Hu Wei is looking for is really me?

Ah?

Broken!

That won't do!

Cheng Shi quickly gathered his thoughts and blurted out:

Hehe~

You don't believe me, do you?

Okay, okay, I'll tell you, but it's not free!

Are you sure you want to listen?

Bai Fei was taken aback; she was conflicted.

To be honest, she definitely wanted to know the true meaning of this prophecy that had fooled everyone, but considering Zhen Yi's past exorbitant demands, she had some reservations.

If you're talking about someone else, pretending to agree now and then going back on your word later will only create one more enemy. The next time you meet, you can just fight to the death.

But Zhen Yi is different; if anyone provokes her...

None of them met a good end.

This unfortunate fellow who offended the swindler could only live in constant fear and paranoia from then on.

Because you never know what identity, shape, or kind she will appear before you in.

Then... they'll play tricks on you, and you'll find it hard to fight back.

In the end, you will only break down in your own impotent rage amidst her endless sneers.

He's a madman everyone avoids, and a disgusting liar.

"Hmm, you don't seem interested."

"Forget it, I'll go find another business partner."

Cheng Shi tilted his head and smiled, then turned to leave.

But before he could even take a step, Bai Fei coldly spoke up:

What do I need to give in return?

Cheng Shi didn't even turn his head.

"Ha!

Is anything okay?

"..." Bai Fei's eyes grew even colder.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore."

I do have a funny situation I'd like to ask you for help with.

I stole something, hehe, but it wasn't really stealing.

I just took it down for its owner before he could get it and put it in my pocket.

But this owner is very fierce!

I'm afraid he'll have a problem with me if he finds out, so I've decided...

Kill him!

Ha!

"How about ending it all once and for all?"

Cheng Shi jumped around, took Bai Fei's hand, and shook it with a smile:

"Let's prepare a fireworks display for him?"

How about it?

Right here, right here on this long river of history.

I know Hunter are good at making traps, so why don't you make me a firework trap, using your Silent Arrow!

Hmm, let me think... I'll put it there!

Cheng Shi pointed to the highest Experiment and was overjoyed:

"Xiao Bai, think about it."

Centuries later, when that Grand Scholar stepped into the room, about to pluck the fruit from the World Tree...

'Boom--'

The fireworks exploded!

Fireworks that never happened!

The entire Experiment was in an uproar. All the Scholar in the Experiment Field watched helplessly as the Experiment, which had been the most likely source of the only result, disappeared before their eyes.

Wow, that's amazing! Absolutely amazing!

We've created a great saga that spans hundreds of years of history!

You think the concept of "Annihilation" will change its opinion of you just because you 'Annihilation a piece of history?

This is just... hilarious!

I can't wait!

Bai Fei's gaze sharpened upon hearing this.

What is Zhen Yi saying?

Was the fruit she stole from hundreds of years later?

Here?

Did we steal the fruit of the future more than 200 years ago today?

She was shocked, but dared not ask any more questions.

Because if one were to ask a question before Zhen Yi in a game of chess, one would fall into a disadvantageous position due to inferior logical thinking and information asymmetry, leaving one vulnerable to ridicule and mockery.

She desperately needs a mouth substitute like Yan Chun, who is eager to learn and shameless.

It's too difficult, I might as well destroy everything.

Bai Fei put aside her chaotic thoughts, glanced coldly at Cheng Shi, shook off his hand, and said emotionlessly:

"I do not have the power of [existence], and I cannot help you create a fireworks display that spans hundreds of years. Let me ask you for something else."

"Hehe~ You don't have it, but I do!"

As soon as Cheng Shi finished speaking, Bai Fei raised an eyebrow.

She recalled what Hu Wei had said:

The worship of God has already begun!

The "deity" that summons the player is not necessarily their respective Lord of Grace; there are other "them," and even "them" of opposing Faith.

Indeed, since [Chaos] can bestow blessings upon Hu Wei, then [Memory] should also be generous to Zhen Yi.

After all, [Deception] had already lured Li Jingming away.

Everything makes sense now.

She is indeed Zhen Yi.

"Deal made, you can speak now."

Cheng Shi rolled his eyes twice before stealthily leaning close to Bai Fei's ear and saying cheerfully:

"The prophecy is obviously false. The real prophecy is actually:"

The sun and moon are but illusions, reality and illusion intertwine; the future... is already here...

So you are very lucky today, the land of prophecy is right here.

Unfortunately, I've already received the gifts of the future.

After saying that, Cheng Shi took out the fruit that shimmered with a dark luster and the petal that shone with a white light from his pocket!