Starry Sky Railway, starting with a single draw of the Underworld

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"Of course, they are trying to persuade you to go to the Holy City. You heard it yourself; this is the High Priest's intention."

Qiong deliberately used a less-than-friendly tone, and when the High Priest was mentioned, Nodus nodded respectfully.

"Yes, I think I should agree."

"Before that, you need to recall what the High Priest originally looked like, and then describe it to me."

Qiong took out a tablet and stylus from his rift space, opened the AI-assisted drawing software, and said to Nodus, "This is my hidden true purpose."

Qiong had overheard the previous conversation. According to Nodus, Tibo didn't look like this before. She was the high priest here, but due to some changes, she turned into a child, so much so that Nodus didn't recognize her. That makes it easy to understand why she is older than Bai'er. It might be some kind of anti-aging secret technique. Now Qiong really wants to know what Tibo originally looked like.

"Why is that?" Nordus asked, bewildered.

"Of course, it's to show your sincerity. If you've even forgotten what the high priest originally looked like, are you still the priest here?"

Qiong's skills in scheming against the locals were already superb. How could a single-minded priest like Nodus be a match for him? As soon as he heard it was a matter of faith, he immediately nodded in agreement.

"You're right, the High Priest's original appearance was..."

With Nodus's careful description, a beautiful young woman soon appeared on the sky's tablet. She had long red hair, even more vibrant than Himeko's, a tall and fair-skinned beauty, and a cute, pointed elf-like appearance. She also liked to wear red nail polish, and so on.

"Danheng, I've found it!"

As Qiong looked at the completed drawing of the red-haired mature woman on the tablet, he felt his heart pounding wildly. He wasn't the loli Qiong, and he had no feelings for Tibo at all, but he really had a strong feeling for this big Tibo.

"What did you find?"

Dan Heng peeked out from the side and asked. He was definitely worried about Qiong communicating with Nodus alone, fearing that Qiong might do something impulsive. He was also very puzzled at the moment, thinking it might be some important clue.

Onphalus's first wife.

"Cough cough!"

Dan Heng leaned against the wall and started coughing. He still had high hopes for Qiong Tai. Why was he so forgetful? Why did he always fall for it? He never expected that Qiong Tai was only reliable in critical moments, and otherwise acted on instinct.

"Oh, Tibo, after much persuasion, Nodus has agreed to return to the Holy City with you."

Qiong had already rushed out to boast to Tibao, her attitude completely different from before. Danheng sighed deeply. Qiong had always been so eccentric, and her parents weren't around. What could they do?

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Chapter 432 Welcoming New Friends

"Well done, Little Grey."

Tibo was very satisfied with Qiong's success in persuading Nodus. Perhaps because she had been a teacher for so long, she saw everyone as a child, even though she herself was the youngest.

"Is Little Grey me?" Qiong asked curiously.

"Yes, your hair color is gray."

"Then I'll call you Tirispius."

Qiong didn't feel anything was wrong with shrinking. Instead, she held Tibo's hand and turned the tables on him, speaking in a relaxed and cheerful tone.

"Remember my name."

Tibo didn't expect that Qiong would remember her name so well just because she casually mentioned it, and even wanted to call her by her real name. This made her feel a little embarrassed, but also not very accepting.

"The pronunciation isn't difficult. I have a dream, which is to meet the real you."

Qiong shook Tibao's little hand and said seriously, "This little girl who can grow bigger is so tempting. Even if she doesn't grow bigger, Qiong can wait for decades for her to grow up naturally."

"I... Little Grey, is your dream something that just came about?"

Tibo was speechless for a moment. She had never seen anyone decide their dream within three minutes of meeting someone, at least not in the Holy City.

"Of course, I have long admired the High Priest."

"Are you really from outer space?"

"Okay, don't worry, I won't call you that in front of other people. I'll only call you that when we're alone."

Qiong wasn't being too unreasonable. She couldn't rush getting closer to Tibo, no, to the beautiful girl Tirispyos. She would definitely be able to get to know her gradually in the future.

"Um, okay."

Tibo didn't know how to refuse Qiong's address, since it wasn't wrong, so she just let it go.

After successfully persuading Nodus, Qiong and Tibao returned to the center of the temple. Nodus stood on the podium, passionately declaring his determination to live and die with the Holy City. Qiong still found his unruly demeanor more pleasing to the eye.

"It seems the three of you have realized our predicament. Thank you for your understanding. In return, please feel free to ask us anything you wish to know."

Seeing that things were going smoothly, Bai E smiled and said to Qiong and the others that this was their reward for the mission. Dan Heng also asked all his questions.

First, there's the apocalypse. There's not much to say about this White Calamity. It's not that I'm hiding anything; there's really nothing to describe. It's just that the world is about to face its end, and everyone knows this prophecy.

Later, Danheng wanted to know what the Titans, who were his enemies, were, and Bai'er answered that the Titans were the old gods of Onphalus, the gods that humans once worshipped. However, due to some changes, some Titans went mad and thought about killing humans all day long, so now they are enemies.

Danheng then asked what the Golden Descendants were, and the answer was that they were the saviors in prophecy who flowed with golden blood, which clearly echoed the first question.

Finally, the question is how Tibo achieved her power. The answer is the gift of the Titans. With their blessing, priests can awaken the shadows of the past and change reality.

After hearing the answers, Dan Heng fell silent. He was pondering the information conveyed in these responses. First, it was certain that the Titans did not possess the combat power of an Envoy-level being; otherwise, they would not have been able to fight these people to a standstill. A single thought could have wiped out humanity. At this stage, Onpharos's strongest combat power was no match for their own strongest combat power, which relieved Dan Heng.

While Dan Heng was thinking, he heard muffled thuds around him, like the footsteps of something. He thought it was the Titans attacking, so he went out to check with Bai E. But what he found was a group of huge beasts. These beasts looked like dinosaurs, about 15 meters tall, with their huge bodies accounting for a third of their height, and the rest being long necks and heads at the top.

"Gentlemen, our reinforcements have arrived."

Bai E said with a smile, "These huge creatures are obviously not a threat. Judging from the cushions on their backs, they should be a kind of mount."

"These gentle giants are called Earth Beasts, and they are loyal companions of humans. The mountain road to the Holy City is rugged, so we'll have to rely on them."

Bai'e continued to explain, and Danheng nodded, describing these earth beasts as magnificent creatures. Qiong curiously tapped on their thick legs, eliciting some discontented sounds.

Nodus moved his people onto the backs of the earth beasts. There were only a few dozen refugees, but there weren't many earth beasts. After some luggage was piled up, Bai'er and Tibo gave their seats to the elderly and weak.

Bai E didn't care; he was strong and healthy and wouldn't get tired even after walking for days. Ti Bao didn't care either; the wings on her back weren't just for show, they could actually fly. It's just that the way she flew was different from birds; she could fly without flapping her wings, which made Qiong suspect that the wings were just decorations.

"The three of you have your own means of transportation, so you should be able to get to Ohmma with the group, right?"

Bai E remained as easygoing as ever. He mentioned the items Qiong and the others used when they landed, without hiding his curiosity.

"Yes, I guarantee it's a luxury car you've never seen before."

Qiong nodded, then gestured for Danheng to bring over the carriage. Although the Earth Beast was magnificent, sitting on its back and swaying back and forth wouldn't be a pleasant experience. So compared to the Earth Beast, the carriage was truly a luxury vehicle.

Dan Heng took out the locator and operated it for a while. Soon, a faint light appeared in the distance. With the help of the thrusters, the carriage flew to the top of everyone's heads. The thrusters then moved from the rear to the bottom, slowly bringing the carriage down.

"Welcome to the Starry Sky Train, mini version."

After opening the carriage door, Qiong extended his hand to Tibo. Seeing his natural invitation, Tibo smiled and took his hand, entering the carriage. The locals naturally had a great deal of curiosity about this alien creation.

"Wow, it's so bright and spacious inside."

Although Tibo is not young, she is full of curiosity about new things. The interior of the carriage is brightly lit by the overhead lights, and the floor is covered with a red carpet. There are four rooms in a carriage, and there is also a rest area outside. It is fine to eat and drink tea here.

"It is indeed a structure I have never seen before. It is like a blessing that makes the house portable and I am no longer afraid of sleeping outdoors."

Bai'e looked around at the train's interior and said that Qiong led them into an empty guest room. After seeing the complete living facilities inside, Tibao and Bai'e couldn't help but sigh that aliens really knew how to enjoy life. It was so convenient to take this thing with them when they went out.

"There are two empty rooms available. You two can rest here until you arrive in the holy city."

Qiong had now become the host, and the carriage had exactly four rooms, which was perfect for entertaining two new friends. Tibo and Bai'er were a little uncomfortable, not because they were shy, but because they didn't usually do things that required enjoyment. Being able to stay in such a room in the wild was pure pleasure.

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Chapter 433 It seems like something has been lost.

Tibo and Bai'er stayed overnight at Qiong's enthusiastic invitation. This kind of experience might only happen once in a lifetime, and they really couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

"Come here, this is Belloberg sausage. Does Tibo like meat?"

Qiong invited Tibo to the rest area and brought out all sorts of alien delicacies. To win a woman's heart, you must first win her stomach; this was Qiong's old trick.

"I'm fine, as long as it's not sour."

Tibo smiled and said that the situation in Onpharos was actually not bad, at least no one was worried about food and there were quite a few kinds to choose from, but these alien foods also piqued Tibo's interest.

Qiong handed the red sausage to Bai E, and then picked up a new delicacy and handed it to Ti Bao. This time, unlike the meat, it was a sweet treat that girls love.

"This is a tapir-shaped steamed bun rolled with cake; it's soft and fluffy."

The tapir-shaped steamed bun in Qiong's hand was pink with red stripes on it. It looked soft and fluffy when rolled up. Tibo's gaze fell on it and she didn't move.

Qiong placed the cake roll in front of Tibao, and then took out several classic Xianzhou delicacies. There were so many delicious foods in Xianzhou, and Qiong always bought them when he went there. Tibao kept the ones she was interested in, and threw the ones she wasn't interested in in front of Bai'e. Bai'e scratched his head, feeling that Qiong was being too polite to him. He was practically an alien best friend.

Under Qiong's care, Tibo and Bai'er both enjoyed a hearty meal. During the meal, Qiong also introduced them to the Pioneers, an organization that does what they do. Hearing that they connect the planets and constantly explore the unknown world, Tibo was filled with awe. With her extensive knowledge, she understood best what this meant; it was truly a magnificent feat in the universe.

"If Onpharos is also connected to the Pathfinders, there will be more and more aliens like you."

Tibo said expectantly, "People are always interested in the unknown. The thought of meeting all sorts of different people and cultures makes Tibo very excited."

"That's right. There was a planet called Yalilo VI before, which was also connected to the outside world through the Star Train, and then it developed rapidly."

Qiong used Yalilo VI as an example, but there's not much to mention about the disaster that followed. Onpharos doesn't seem like a place that would be visited by a star core.

"Once we get through the apocalyptic crisis, we will definitely be able to connect with the universe."

Bai'er then spoke up, expressing his high hopes for saving the world. He believed that Onfaros was not yet in a life-or-death situation, and receiving information from the outside world at this time was undoubtedly a good sign.

Dan Heng remained silent. He felt that even if Onfaros survived this crisis, it might be difficult for him to connect to the star orbit. After all, this place was too complicated. Before this, there wasn't even a single original entity; everything was hidden in memories. Was this place really a normal world?

"By the way, Little Grey, when we get to the Holy City, you can't just tell people about your origins, like your identity as extraterrestrial visitors. There are people who can tell you, but you have to ask me first."

Tibo and Qiong were already quite familiar with each other. She thought Qiong was a good person, just a little strange in his behavior. But his alien identity made up for that, and she could treat him as her student.

"Ah, I'm not restricting your freedom, it's just that it would be troublesome if the common people found out about this, and there are also some people with ulterior motives."

Tibo realized she might have crossed a line, so she quickly shook her hand to explain that she considered Qiong and the others as new friends and of course would not coerce them into obeying.

“I know you mean well, I will be good to you, Ms. Tibo.”

Qiong held Tibao's trembling little hand and said, directly using the title of "teacher." Tibao didn't seem to mind, but Bai'e couldn't help but chime in.

"Cough cough."

Bai E, who was sipping the alien tea, choked instantly. Although he was a powerful being, he couldn't hide his embarrassment and coughed several times, looking down at the floor.

"Little White, how could you be so rude?" Tibo complained.

"But Teacher Tibo..."

Bai E hesitated, feeling that no matter what, Ti Bao shouldn't accept someone she had only met a few hours ago as a student. What would the other people who called her "teacher" think? Would this be considered an alien junior?

"Apologize to them quickly and clean this place up."

Tibo continued, and Bai Er reluctantly picked up the tools and began cleaning. He felt as if he had lost something, but he didn't know exactly what it was. The good mood of meeting his good friend suddenly wasn't so wonderful anymore.

When Qiong and the others arrived at Onpharos, it was evening, and it would be dawn soon. So they didn't keep Tibo and Bai'er, who had been busy all day, chatting. Instead, they went back to their rooms to adjust their biological clocks and rest until tomorrow, so they could have the same schedule as the locals.

Tibo sat alone on her bed in the room, with a viewing window beside her. She leaned against the glass and watched the night sky slowly drift by. She found the scene magical; sleeping peacefully on a soft bed with the night sky was something she had never imagined.

“Tian, ​​Tinin, they seem to have brought hope.”

Tibo murmured to herself, “It’s a strange feeling. Several aliens came to Onpharos when it was in its most dangerous time. Moreover, they were all capable of exploring the world. It would be disrespectful to call it a coincidence. It would be more accurate to say that it was fate.”

With these thoughts in mind, Tibo slowly fell asleep. She was very tired and rarely had a place where she could rest peacefully and had a good night's sleep. In her dream, she remembered her mother, who used her real name to tell her stories, as if it were some kind of revelation.

next day

When Tibo woke up, she was almost startled by her surroundings. After a moment of recollection, she remembered that she had spent the night in the carriage. It was already daytime outside, and the light shining into the carriage made the room very bright. She hadn't expected to sleep for so long without any warning. Feeling somewhat out of line, she quickly got dressed and left the room.

Qiong and Danheng were already in the corridor. They looked out the window and could see the outline of a large city, about the same size as Beloborg, and its height was also ridiculous. There were buildings at least a hundred meters above the city, and it was hard to tell what they were for.

"Little Grey, we can't go any further. We need to land quickly and find a place to hide the carriage."

Tibo seemed to remember something and immediately called out to Qiong. Such a flying vehicle couldn't be seen by the city people. This thing was too precious. Tibo was a good person, but there were bad people in the city. She was sure that someone would want to steal the carriage, and Qiong and the others didn't seem like the kind of people who would compromise. If a fight broke out, it would really push away their allies. Tibo would be so angry that she would vomit blood.

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Chapter 434 Hello, Ohma

“The Holy City is full of good people.”

Qiong casually remarked, and Tibao looked embarrassed. Her words hit the nail on the head: if everyone in the Holy City were good people, there would be no need to hide the carriage.

Following Tibo's instructions, Danheng landed the carriage at the foot of a hill shaped like a silver coin. Afterward, they walked towards the Holy City. Shortly after they left, the carriage gradually became transparent, blending into the surrounding environment. As a high-end luxury car, invisibility was an essential ability.

Led by Tibo, the group quickly entered the Holy City. The city was bustling and lively during the day, with residents everywhere wearing long robes. Their clothing gave people a cool feeling. Both men and women wore clothes with skirts, a style that aroused a lot of curiosity. Qiong and Danheng stared at them for a few more seconds.

"noob!"

Not long after entering the city, Bai E was stopped by someone. Looking in the direction of the voice, she saw two Tibo walking over. Qiong rubbed her eyes and took another look before realizing that they were indeed two girls who looked like Tibo. Even their clothes were exactly the same, except for their hairstyles and the flower hair ornaments on their heads.

"These three must be our guests from afar. Hello, our name is Tianji."