Meanwhile, [ Abyss of Fate ] Janusapolis
"My three friends, I bet you have a lot of questions in your minds, don't you?"
"Why chat alone? Because quieter places are more suitable for conversation."
Upon hearing this, March 7th looked up and said, "Well, the road ahead... is short."
"I can jump over it," Xing said, confident in her abilities.
She had even sketched out a plan in her mind: if all else failed, she could borrow Teacher Dan Heng's Cloud-Piercer Spear —its modified spearhead was wrapped with unbreakable [ Eternity ] threads, perfect... for practicing her tightrope walking skills?
Dan Heng silently rubbed his forehead; Xing's eager anticipation was practically written all over her face. The threads meant to sever destiny and protect life could actually be used in such a wondrous way:
I have to admit that my imagination is still limited by common sense.
"Hey, judging by this reaction, you guys really weren't lying, you really are newcomers. So, don't blink now—"
Tribbie put her hands on her hips, "Alright! Quiet down, now 'we're' going to summon a [ Miracle ]..."
"Having traversed the myriad Passage of Janus, we, the humble descendants, stand proudly before God to receive the judgment of the scales."
"Impartial Judge Talanton, in the name of the Law, declare us innocent; weigh the fruits hanging in this world, and exchange them for the sweetness that lingers in the past."
"I call to you, Oronyx, lift the veil of Remembrance— "
"... stirring up Ripples of the Past once again!"
Before the echoes of the prayers had faded, the curtain of reality had already been quietly lifted.
The scene before everyone's eyes underwent a subversive and almost absurd change.
The scattered rubble and tiles seemed to be pulled by an invisible magnetic force, defying gravity and flying backwards at high speed, precisely embedding themselves back into their positions from thousands of years ago.
The massive, broken, collapsed stone pillar, like a reversed image, emitted a deep rumble as it rose from the dust in an incredible manner, standing tall once more.
The cracked ground rapidly healed, the eroded murals regained their vibrant colors, and the cracks in the dome vanished in the blink of an eye... Yet the light and shadow throughout the space remained unchanged.
In the blink of an eye, the desolation and darkness that enveloped everything vanished completely, like a thin mist evaporated by the blazing sun.
In its place stands a magnificent and splendid palace, radiating a sacred glow.
High above the dome, countless soft golden rays of light poured down from an unknown source, illuminating every pillar and every floor tile until they shimmered brilliantly.
The ruins, which were just moments ago filled with dust and the smell of decay, have now been transformed into a sacred temple as bright as day, and the air feels much fresher.
At this moment, time and space seemed to have truly been turned back to a glorious point in the past.
Xing and Dan Heng were not surprised at all; they had already witnessed similar scenes in the Prison of Deep Seclusion, and even more outrageous ones.
March 7th was completely stunned. She had never seen such an incredible ability before—time had reversed?!
"Incredible..."
The next second, this bizarre ability to 'go against time' suddenly deflated, its range shrank drastically, and it could only maintain normal operation within a circle around Tribbie.
"Haha~ Oronyx's prayer won't last long, my three friends, don't stray too far from 'us'!"
Not long after, the work of rescuing refugees came to a temporary end, and it was time for the much-anticipated task of gathering intelligence on the local planet.
"It seems the three of you have grasped our predicament. Thank you for your understanding. In return, please feel free to ask anything you wish to know."
Phainon placed his hands in front of him, and the two sides initially gained trust, which can be considered a good start.
"What did you mean by 'the apocalypse'?"
Xing also understood that the most urgent task was to figure out all the unfamiliar local vocabulary so that she wouldn't be unable to understand eight out of ten sentences the other person spoke.
"It means exactly what it says, the struggle before the end of the world," Phainon replied.
"Oh~ that damn [ Finality ] is still chasing me..."
Xing covered her head, wondering if this world was a carbon copy of Belobog.
"You mean, your civilization is facing its end?"
"To be precise, the entire world is about to end."
"I know you all have many questions in your hearts. The [ Titan ] I mentioned earlier are the ancient gods of Amphoreus, once worshipped by mankind, and now their enemies."
"The [ Chrysos Heirs ] are the World-Saving prophesied to have golden blood flowing through their veins."
"The [ Miracle ] you have witnessed is quite simple. It is a gift from the [ Three Titans of Fate ]. Under their blessing, priests can awaken the shadows of the past and alter reality."
Tribbie put her hands on her hips and looked at Phainon, "You make it sound so easy! Don't treat Miracle as tools to be used at will!"
"Your answer is too concise..." Dan Heng frowned slightly.
"I'm sorry, maybe I'm not particularly good at storytelling," Phainon said apologetically.
"But a dry and lengthy explanation isn't good either. Let me think..."
Tribbie rubbed her chin, then suddenly had a brilliant idea:
"By the way! In Amphoreus, there has been a poem that has been passed down since ancient times..."
"The gods favor this fertile land, and it flourishes like fire. The twelve constellations stand like eyes, and giants raise their cups in toast."
"Three elements created heaven and earth; three elements wove destiny; three elements molded life; three elements guided calamity."
"They said: The world is too silent. They only wish to see living beings laughing and rejoicing without end."
"And so came you and me, weaving words and songs, giving birth to love and soulmates."
"From this point on, creation is complete. Who will bear the weight of the soul, so that humanity may walk with lightness?"
"The mighty Kephale, the all-knowing father, possesses a majestic body, yet willingly lowers his eyelids."
"The light of dawn weighs heavily on our shoulders, golden blood falls to the earth—"
"--Converging into a scalding river, flowing through the descendants of heroes throughout the world..."
March 7th and Xing exchanged a glance, and the former quietly asked in a low voice, "Did you understand?"
"If I understand." Xing stroked her chin. Based on her initial assessment, Amphoreus, known as the [Land Where Multiple Path Intertwine], after [ Erudition ] and [ Remembrance ], most likely has a third Path that is [Mystery]!
The mysterious hand of Mythus has finally struck; otherwise, there would be far too many riddles and mysteries here.
However, she does have some guesses now. Based on what Phainon just said, the Chrysos Heirs... have golden blood flowing through their veins...
It's thought-provoking, and my thoughts drift back to the [ Herta ] Space Station.
After taking the final blow from the Doomsday Beast, she was caught in Interstice of Path by Nanook's gaze. At that moment, the golden blood on Nanuk's body was particularly dazzling and eye-catching (the scar on his chest was shaped like a trash can), so Xing couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Ah, it seems she's quite fortunate to have a connection with the trash can...
Wait... could it be that the third Path [ Amphoreus ] is [ Destruction ]?!