"Follow this alley, and you'll see an elevator. It will take us to the center of the Land of Exile," Firefly said to the others walking beside her.
"Since you've already joined, why not use your powerful spatial abilities?" Qiong said, glancing at Hanxing was also walking beside her. "I only joined you, I didn't say I'd be your mode of transportation," Hanxing teased, walking through the alley ahead and turning a corner, where a huge statue appeared before them.
"What is this?" Hanxing looked at the enormous sculpture, slightly puzzled by its appearance. " The Clockie, Penacony, is derived from a cartoonish image of Watchmaker," Welt explained. "Such a huge Clockie... it seems that the ' Watchmaker ' left a significant mark on Dreamflux Reef as well."
The four stared at each other for a moment, then turned and entered the elevator. "Unbelievable, outside the Family's sight... there's a settlement of this size in the dream." Just as the elevator stopped, two more huge Clockie posters came into view.
"The atmosphere of this fortress... is so different from what I dreamed of," Welt sighed. "I was also surprised when I first saw it. The sky here is like... a reflection of the Reverie." The Firefly gazed at the sky, seemingly talking to itself:
"What's even stranger is that this place is divided into a trading area and a residential area, which, although simple, are quite well-equipped. It seems that a considerable number of people live here."
"Although the two dreamscapes are different in style, the architectural styles are quite similar, almost like the work of the same designer. The connection behind this similarity is intriguing..." Welt continued, but was interrupted by Hanxing: "Isn't this topic... a bit pointless?"
"That's true." Welt nodded. "Let's go meet up with Himeko and the others first." "Turn right after this road and you'll reach the trading area. There are more people there; maybe someone knows where they are," Firefly pointed out the direction, but Welt immediately added, "Aren't you coming with us?"
Hanxing looked somewhat surprised, but then, seeing the trusting look in Firefly's eyes, she said nothing. " The Astral Express probably needs some space for internal discussion. While we're at it, we'll try to find Gallagher." Firefly looked at Welt, who nodded. "... Okay, we'll contact you later."
Soon, the two groups separated and began their own discussions. " Firefly, what do you think?" Hanxing looked at Firefly, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"From what I've observed, the Astral Express doesn't completely trust us yet. Giving them time to discuss things will also lower their guard," Firefly explained. "So, have you gained any new abilities?"
"Yes." Hanxing's right eye transformed into a clock again. "As I told you before, this eye can reverse, accelerate, pause, and delete 10 seconds of time, but there's a limitation due to the extended period of lost power. It can also tear and create space; currently, it can handle about 100 cubic meters. As for fabricating matter... I haven't tried that yet."
"But... isn't this all due to the power of your eyes? And the blessing of ' Harmony '?" Firefly asked again. Hanxing smiled helplessly, "This... I don't know yet. Let's explore it later."
"Oh right." Hanxing slapped her forehead. "I almost forgot." Her embroidered spring knife was immediately drawn, revealing her Yan Bai face. "Why did you suddenly think of me now?"
"I suppose you don't want to stay trapped in this blade anymore, do you?" Hanxing gave a strange laugh. "What do you mean?" Yan Bai, somewhat doubtful, but didn't say anything more.
"Do as I say: try to come out of this knife." After saying this, Hanxing closed his eyes, and after a short while, a soul-like thing emerged from the knife. Then he opened his eyes, his right eye swung, and he stretched out his hand. Five beams of light emerged from his fingers, and the outline of a human figure appeared on the ground, like a 3D printer.
"What is this?" Yan Bai asked, floating in the air. "To create a human body for you, so you'll be free." Hanxing smiled slightly. "Actually, it's unnecessary..." Yan Bai's voice hesitated.
"It's alright, after all, you're my good comrade." As the words fell, Yan Bai's body appeared on the ground. "Now, go in and give it a try." The souls on the field vanished in an instant, Yan Bai on the ground slowly opened his eyes.
"How are you feeling?" Hanxing looked at Yan Bai, who had just woken up. The latter clenched his fist and lifted his leg. "It feels like... I'm back on Fansha Star. It's been so long since I've controlled a human body."
"Strange, didn't you say you were a composite of the Fansha Star?" Hanxing asked. Yan Bai simply smiled and said, "I'm still human, it's just been a long time since I've been human."
"Why does it feel like... a double entendre?" Firefly teased. "Alright, stop teasing me now—" Yan Bai's helpless smile was interrupted by Hanxing: "Look, over there, isn't that... Gallagher and Sunday?"
"It's alright, you don't need to believe me. You should believe..." Gallagher paused for a moment. "It's the justice in your heart." Sunday struggled for a moment, then finally said, "... Let me see the Robin."
Gallagher glanced to the side: "Alright. As you wished, she's here..." "Huh?" Firefly, who had just arrived, was taken aback by this remark.
"What trick are you up to now?" Sunday's voice carried a hint of impatience. "Haha, just kidding. I mean, this lady and these two gentlemen will take us to see the Robin, right?"
"Of course, there's also the Astral Express and us. There are too many people who need your explanation." There was a hint of hostility in Firefly's tone. "Haha, that's wonderful. This way, please, Your Excellency Oak Patriarch. Now all the actors... are present." For some reason, Gallagher said this.
Before long, the group arrived at a rooftop where three small monuments stood, and standing to the side were the Astral Express Crew crew and the Robin.
"They spent their lives venturing into the unknown, truly deserving the name ' Trailblaze.' But... what about this blank monument?" Himeko's gaze drifted to a tall, blond man standing nearby.
"When it was born on Dreamflux Reef, its owner was still alive. But that person said, 'This day would come eventually,' and insisted on erecting a blank tombstone for himself." A voice answered from behind them, and they all turned around.
"Hello everyone on the Astral Express, we meet again."