Beneath the dark sky were withered flowers and grasses, and a vast, seemingly endless forest that had completely died.
Qin Ze frowned deeply. "How did it turn out like this?"
This scene, compared to the once vibrant Land of Origin, is like two completely unrelated places.
Are you sure this is the Land of Origin?
The Magic Conch did not respond to Qin Ze.
It was unclear whether the Echo was feigning death or whether the location had isolated Echo power.
Bai Bai looked around and said, "What kind of weird place have you brought me to now?"
It's like escaping one tiger's den only to fall into another wolf's lair.
This is definitely not a place for the living.
Miss Sword Case was extremely agitated at this moment, and she even forgot to communicate with Qin Ze telepathically.
" The Land of Origin!"
"This is the Land of Origin!"
Bai Bai was startled and quickly flew off Qin Ze's shoulder.
"The strange box spoke!"
Three flying swords were drawn in an instant, their blades pressing against Bai Bai's neck from three different directions.
Bai Bai's eyes widened, and it immediately obediently closed its beak.
Qin Ze asked, "How can you be so sure this is the Land of Origin?"
Even though Qin Ze had been here once before, the place had changed so much that he hardly recognized it.
Miss Sword Case answered earnestly, "It is the Land of Origin; I can sense it."
Suddenly, Miss Sword Case recalled many fragmented memories.
These fragments kept flashing back, and Qin Ze, who had a special bond with Miss Sword Case, also saw these memory fragments.
In the scene, a blurry figure faces Miss Sword Case, his tone full of struggle and helplessness.
"I'm sorry, you are the core of the Star Gate. Without you, the Star Gate cannot be rebuilt."
Miss Sword Case said firmly, "It's alright, you're my best friend, I'm willing to help you."
"Besides, I was born from the Star Gate, so I should go back there."
The blurry figure remained silent for a long time before softly saying, "Thank you, Miss Sword Case."
The scene suddenly shifts, revealing a towering, thousand-meter-high Xuan Tian Gate standing amidst the Stars.
Miss Sword Case ran towards the gate without hesitation, becoming one with it.
At this moment, the Star Gate was completely reforged, bursting forth with boundless light that illuminated every corner of the Land of the Gods.
"Just one last step."
The blurry figure approached the Star Gate.
He cut out his own heart and pressed it into the Star Gate.
After doing all this, He staggered and knelt on one knee.
The blood-red light at the center of the Star Gate overshadowed millions of stars, but it was only a fleeting moment.
The gods in the distance cheered.
" The Star Gate has been rebuilt!"
The screen flickered again.
Miss Sword Case floated amidst countless Star Gate Fragment.
"I'm sorry, Star Gate... I couldn't defend it."
"That's what Miss Sword Case said to the blurry figure beside her."
He replied calmly, "You have done well. The gods and Myriad Races owe you a debt of gratitude."
Miss Sword Case was visibly pleased. "Really?"
He nodded. "Of course it's true."
Miss Sword Case asked curiously, "But why are you unhappy?"
He lowered his head. "I have just learned a truth, and I deeply regret it. If only I hadn't known."
Miss Sword Case comforted her, "It's okay~ Everything will be alright."
He sighed, "This time it may never get better; none of us can escape the arrangements of fate."
Miss Sword Case couldn't understand; she only knew that her good friend was feeling very down, but she didn't know how to comfort her.
After a moment, He raised His head and said, "Could you do me one last favor?"
Miss Sword Case: "What kind of help?"
He said, "I need to borrow the strength of your five children, who will be away from you for a very long time."
"But I assure you, you will eventually be reunited."
"If you don't want to, just pretend I never said anything."
Miss Sword Case replied without hesitation, "No problem! The children love you!"
He said in a very serious tone, "Have you thought this through? If you are separated from your children for too long, your memory will be incomplete, and you will forget a lot."
Miss Sword Case thought for a moment, "Will I forget you?"
He said, "Yes."
Miss Sword Case hesitated.
I don't want to forget you.
"I don't want to either, but... I really have no other choice."
The red jewel on Miss Sword Case swirled, Five Elements Flying Swords flew out from her body, circling around her and her best friend.
"Take it."
"If... I mean if, I really forget you, please don't leave me behind, okay?"
He nodded emphatically. "We will always be best friends."
The screen suddenly went dark.
On a mountain entirely composed of corpses, the God of the Underworld sits on his throne atop the mountain, with Miss Sword Case standing beside him.
boom--
A deafening roar echoed continuously from the foot of the mountain.
It was as if something was about to tear the entire mountain apart.
The God of the Underworld gently patted the armrest of the chair with his right hand, and power was injected into Mount Underworld Mountain, instantly suppressing the turmoil below.
Where is He?
The Goddess of Life descends, stepping on starlight.
Noble and elegant.
Her voice was like a stream in early spring, or the cry of a deer in the mountains.
God of the Underworld said in a deep voice, "Dead."
The Goddess of Life showed no change in expression.
How did he die?
"Surrounded by the Strange God, he died from exhaustion."
Where is the body?
" The Strange Beast was divided and devoured."
The goddess was silent for a moment, then gave a poignant smile, "Does He not even believe me now?"
The God of the Underworld did not answer.
The goddess turned to leave, then paused, tilted her head, and asked, "Did He leave any message?"
The God of the Underworld raised his head and said, "He said that the current outcome is the best outcome He could achieve."
"The gods returned to Chaos; what remains is the wisdom of future generations."
He also said, "I hope you won't break your promise."
The goddess gave a soft hum and rode away on starlight.
The God of the Underworld looked at Miss Sword Case beside him. "Go down the mountain and wait for Him."
Miss Sword Case asked, puzzled, "Waiting for whom?"
"Of course, he's your best friend."
"I have... friends?"
Miss Sword Case racked her brains for a moment, then murmured, "I think I do have a friend."
Immediately, she said sadly, "I miss my children; they've been kidnapped by bad people."
A smile appeared on God of the Underworld's usually impeccable face, "You will find your child. Your best friend promised you that you will be reunited sooner or later."
Miss Sword Case muttered to herself, "It seems like that's true."
The God of the Underworld's smile faded, "Do you remember His last words?"
Miss Sword Case tried hard to recall, and it seemed like a light bulb suddenly lit up above her head.
" The Land of Origin, tell me to go to the Land of Origin."
But what would I do there?
The God of the Underworld said calmly, "You'll find out when you get there."
"Go down the mountain and wait for Him."
"The first playthrough is over, the second playthrough... perhaps there will be a different ending."
The flashback of memories ends here.
Qin Ze opened his eyes, his face already streaked with tears.