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

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"Won't someone steal our carriages?"

“I have a GPS tracker that can make the train car navigate here automatically.”

Danheng knew far more about the Star Train than Qiong did. How could a train capable of traversing countless worlds not have these ordinary functions?

"This technology is truly reassuring."

Qiong praised him and then followed Dan Heng towards the temple-like building ahead. It was still the same dilapidated corridor, with the road ahead blocked by collapsed stone pillars, and some sections of the road had simply collapsed, making it clearly unsuitable to go any further.

As if afraid that Qiong and the others would take a detour, the pink puppy that had disappeared before reappeared, as if it had appeared out of thin air. This time, Dan Heng also saw it, but it was far away from the group, and he could only vaguely see its appearance.

The surrounding scenery blurred for a moment, the sky that was just night suddenly became bright, the collapsed ground in front instantly returned to its original state, the surrounding palaces looked magnificent and luxurious, and the shadows of a few passers-by could be seen ahead.

The reason they are shadows is that these people have no physical form and keep repeating the same action, as if the building's past memories are being replayed.

"Did it do this?"

Dan Heng looked at the pink puppy in the distance and muttered to himself. He was a man of many experiences, but this was the first time he had encountered such a situation. It was not that the environment had changed, but that the entire space-time had changed, except for the people.

"This phenomenon is difficult to explain."

What Danheng couldn't understand, Qiong and Huangquan found even harder to understand. However, the clear road was a great help at the moment. They continued to walk forward, looking at the illusory shadows around them, and at least they could confirm one thing.

"The primary life form of Onphalus is also human."

Qiong looked at the lifelike shadows and said, and Dan Heng nodded. It was good news that there was human civilization. The worst thing was encountering non-human life forms. Even if they could understand each other, their living habits would be completely different. For example, the stone man would offer them lava.

The three of them walked together to the end of the corridor, where a staircase led upwards. Suddenly, the surrounding scenery changed to night, and the temple appeared dilapidated, all in an instant.

"This must be the power of memory; I can feel it."

Qiong looked down at his hands and said that since entering the Path of Memory, he had not yet developed his abilities. He didn't even have an instruction manual, and he felt that he would need a weapon to develop his abilities.

“Onfaros has memories in its triple destiny, so it’s not surprising that the little dog has the ability to remember. I just don’t know if creatures like it are common or unique.”

Following up on Qiong's words, Dan Heng analyzed that the ability to remember things at this time was actually a good thing, as it could help them better understand the world.

"I just arrived and I've already encountered a mythical beast. My luck is incredible!"

Qiong smiled and said something, then stepped forward onto the stairs and left the corridor. After the automatic door opened, the scene in front of her instantly widened up. This was an open-air platform. A broken bridge in front of her separated the platform under Qiong's feet from the building on the other side. The building in front of her was built against the mountain, but the height of the city gate was over fifty meters. At this time, the city gate was closed. Some vegetation climbed up the edge of the building. It had been a long time since anyone had taken care of it, but its former grandeur was still intact.

"What a magnificent city gate! This is definitely worth taking a picture of."

Qiong took out March 7's camera and took a picture of the magnificent building. The building was built against the mountain, but its height was the same as the mountain range, as if it were embedded in it, making it look even more magnificent in the picture.

"This can't turn into a memoir of the Seven Dead."

"Pfft, cough!"

Dan Heng, who was observing the environment, couldn't help but cough because of Qiong's words. Didn't she just say that she would find a way to cure March 7? In the blink of an eye, she has become a deceased wife. Although he knew that Qiong said it casually, he still couldn't hold back.

"Ok?"

Just as Qiong was taking pictures, he noticed a red figure flashing through the camera. Huang Quan's voice seemed to appear around him, shattering the white stone statues placed on the ground wherever it passed, and soon all the stone statues around him were destroyed.

What happened to those stone statues?

Qiong waited for Huang Quan to stop, then casually took out some Qiqiao snacks and handed them to Huang Quan. Her move had consumed energy, and these little candies were just the right amount to replenish it.

"The enemy has been dealt with."

Huang Quan responded calmly. Dan Heng squatted down to examine the stone statue and found that there was a mechanical structure inside the broken stone statue. It seemed to be a doll-like thing, which was probably disguised as a stone statue to wait for its prey to take the bait.

"As expected of you, Quan, you're the best."

When Qiong was eating snacks in Huangquan, he hugged her and smacked her face. She just calmly continued eating without making any comment.

On the rooftop of a low building not far away, a tall figure stood looking down at the three-person team below. Huang Quan was the first to spot him. After staring at him for a while, the man jumped down on his own.

When Qiong noticed someone approaching, she didn't show any particular emotion. She just looked at the person with curiosity. The person was a white-haired young man wearing a white robe and shoulder armor. He had sky-blue eyes and a righteous face that gave people a sense of trustworthiness.

"In a place like the Abyss, carrying a weapon is a provocation. These soldiers are the minions of the Titans of Strife, and they have always been ruthless in exterminating their enemies."

The white-haired youth spoke (Part 1) Ling Ba Si Qi Ou 9 Liu Dao, Qiong was stunned for a moment when she heard his words, because the voice was somewhat similar to her own. If his hair were a little grayer, he might be her long-lost brother.

"Then, could you please state your purpose? Are you guests who have descended from the heavens from VII II?"

The white-haired youth asked the crucial question, but his gaze was fixed on Huang Quan. This woman's strength was unfathomable. He hadn't even seen the battle take place while he was observing, yet all the soldiers had been wiped out. That was the most terrifying thing.

"We are pioneers from outer space."

Dan Heng spoke directly, his gaze falling on the red-haired girl running from a distance. The girl looked to be only seven or eight years old, the size of someone who could be easily held in someone's arms. She had two wings on her back that bounced up and down as she ran, and it was not yet clear whether this was due to her race or her clothing.

"Aren't you going to hide it?" Qiong asked Danheng.

“They all saw us fall from the sky, there’s no need to hide it.”

Danheng's meaning was clear: he didn't want to keep covering up the lie after telling the first one, which was too tiring. It was better to lay his cards on the table and see what the other party's intentions were. With Huang Quan in the team, what did he have to worry about?

"It didn't come from heaven, but from beyond heaven?"

The white-haired youth's expression immediately turned serious. It felt like opening a blind box and finding a boss. He had initially thought it was just a strange mode of transportation.

"Wow, this is even more incredible! My three friends, thank goodness you met us."

Upon hearing this, the red-haired girl excitedly raised her hands to her chest and clasped them together. Her blue eyes, which held the shape of a four-leaf clover, carefully examined the three of them, as if they were looking at rare treasures.

"What do you mean?" Dan Heng asked.

"It means we won't hurt the three of you, but we might not be able to do that to others. You are very lucky."

The white-haired youth spoke seriously, intending to tell Dan Heng and the others not to make a fuss, but he heard inappropriate laughter.

"puff."

"What are you laughing at?" the white-haired youth asked, looking at Qiong.

"I'm thinking of something happy."

Qiong found it difficult to explain to the white-haired youth that he only wanted the other party to call over the strongest person in the world to have a match, and then see if anyone else wanted to hurt him. Huang Quan did not actively harm anyone, but her legitimate self-defense could shatter this world. If it really developed to that point, it could only be said that the locals brought it on themselves.

"What happy thing?"

My girlfriend is sick.

Qiong's reply successfully ended the conversation. A look of confusion flashed in the white-haired youth's eyes. Was this something to be happy about? However, he didn't know much about extraterrestrial visitors. Perhaps this was something to be happy about in the outside world.

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Chapter 431 Tibao

“Ah, let me introduce myself first. We are Tibo from Janusapolis, and this is my student, Bai’er.”

The red-haired girl introduced herself and the white-haired young man beside her. However, her words puzzled Dan Heng. It seemed that her self-designation as "we" did not refer to her and Bai E, but rather to other people.

Qiong looked closely at Tibao. Her name was quite cute, and her voice was cute too, but she seemed to be the oldest here. The teacher-student relationship also revealed that she should be an immortal being, just looking small.

"Let's talk in private. It's really not safe in the wilderness. As you can see, there are still many refugees trapped inside the temple."

Bai E spoke, his gaze pointing to the interior of the temple, where there were indeed traces of other human activity. According to Bai E, there seemed to be quite a few stone statue soldiers left.

“We are here to rescue them and escort them to the holy city of Ohmma, which is why I have repeatedly confirmed that you have no ill intentions.”

Bai E then explained his origins. Currently, both sides distrust each other, and Qiong doesn't know if what he said is true or false. However, the only humans they can contact are these people, and they seem to be powerful members of Onfaros.

"My name is Dan Heng, and this is..."

Dan Heng introduced himself, but did not mention Qiong's name. He thought Qiong might use a stranger name as a code name, so he waited for Qiong to come.

"Qiong, beside me is my wife Huang Quan."

Qiong didn't use any strange self-references. With March 7th not around, no one would criticize anything he said, so he lost his enthusiasm.

"Then let's go to the temple first."

Bai E nodded and entered the temple with Ti Bao. They were indeed there to rescue people, so they didn't have time to chat with Qiong and the others, and the three of them were left outside.

"It seems that this world is not as unenlightened as we guessed. Perhaps there are more unexpected discoveries in the holy city they speak of."

Danheng analyzed the current situation. It seemed they had no choice but to go there. The only way to communicate with the people in these dilapidated buildings in the wilderness was through the ruins. Their lives were difficult, and they couldn't provide any valuable information.

Qiong nodded. There really wasn't a good solution right now. No one could guarantee that anyone knew what was going on on March 7th. Qiong felt uneasy because this world didn't have any means of connecting with the outside world. Would anyone really know the truth about the sudden illness that occurred after people from the outside world got close?

The three of them walked together to the temple gate and listened to the conversation inside. Bai'er and Tibao seemed to be urging the people here to leave quickly, as the Titan soldiers were about to arrive. However, the priests here stubbornly insisted that they had faith and would rather starve to death or be killed by soldiers than leave their temple, urging Bai'er and Tibao to go back quickly.

Upon hearing this conversation, Dan Heng couldn't help but rub his forehead. This was the kind of situation he feared most: you talk to someone about life and death, and they talk to you about faith; you simply can't connect. This kind of situation is common throughout the universe, and Bai E and the others are probably in trouble.

The conversation ended unhappily. The priest talked about the end of the world and how people would die no matter where they went before leaving, leaving Bai'e and Tibao feeling helpless.

"Gentlemen, you have seen the situation here. I have a favor to ask. You three are all highly skilled. Could you please go and retrieve Mr. Nodus?"

When Bai E saw Qiong and the others come in, he spoke frankly. His request was very familiar, but because he was so straightforward, it didn't make anyone feel uncomfortable.

What is the end times?

Dan Heng asked, having just arrived and already hearing about the apocalypse and the death of everyone, he was naturally a little uneasy. He didn't want to risk losing himself and Qiong's lives if he couldn't cure the disease on March 7th.

"Teacher Tibo will accompany you and answer all your questions."

Bai E did not answer Dan Heng's question, as if they were talking past each other. However, Dan Heng understood that some things should not be mentioned in front of outsiders. This meant that Dan Heng should not reveal the truth that the three of them were visitors from outer space and should act carefully.

"come here."

Tibo was already standing in a passageway waving to the three of them. Danheng had no objection and came to Tibo's side with Qiong and the others.

"My three friends, I bet you have a lot of questions in your minds, don't you?"

Tibo spoke in a soft, sweet voice that easily put people at a loss. If she were a bad person, she could definitely use that sweet voice to deceive many people.

"There are many questions, but let's get on with the business first."

Qiong continued, and Tibo nodded as well, looking at the broken road ahead. Although the collapse inside the temple was not severe, some roads had lost their connection. Just as Qiong was about to jump over, he saw Tibo raise her hand and place it on a thick book, which was placed on the side of the broken road.

"I call upon you, Eulonis, to draw back the veil of memory and stir up the ripples of the past once more!"

Tibo recited a series of rather complicated incantations. After she finished, the book in front of her floated up and opened automatically. Golden ripples emanated from the book, transforming the surrounding scenery into a different form. The dilapidated temple became radiant, all the shattered buildings around it were restored, and even the sky turned into daytime.

"Are you a pink puppy?"

Qiong asked in surprise. He had experienced this ability once before, which also repaired the road and turned night into day, making him suspect that Tibo was either the pink puppy or its owner.

"What puppy?" Tibo asked, puzzled.

"No, it's nothing. Please lead the way."

Qiong shook her head. Tibo also knew that the visitors from outer space had many secrets, so she didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she led them all the way to the end of the temple. Only then did the power of the memory wear off, and the surroundings returned to their dilapidated state.

After passing through a door, Tibo found the priest Nodus she was looking for. He was sighing over the dilapidated temple walls, where there used to be murals to admire, but now there was nothing left.

“My child, I think I have made myself clear. The priests would rather die on the path of pursuing their faith than live a wretched life in a foreign land.”

When Nodus saw someone chasing after him, he solemnly expressed his faith. Such a person is usually respected by the Qiong, who would set aside their desire to help others. But the kind-hearted Tibo obviously did not think so.

“Sir, we fully understand your faith in the Titans. Perhaps in your eyes, Cephalus, who protects the Holy City, is a foreign god.”

"But we swear to you in the name of Janus, the Gate of All Paths, that as long as the Golden Blood exists, Ohmar will protect every citizen of the Titans, and we are one."

Tibo started talking to Nodus. Qiong felt that she had been deceived by Bai'er, because these outsiders could not help at all, and could not even understand Tibo's words. How could she persuade them? If she really wanted to help, Qiong would just knock them out and take them back.

"Swear in Janus's name? Who are you?"

Nodus asked Tibo with a puzzled look, "There's a saying about this temple. If you're not a local, you can't use their faith to make an oath."

“Don’t you remember, Nodus? My name is Tirispios.”

Tibo spoke softly, seemingly afraid that too many people would hear her name, and deliberately suppressed her voice.

"What?! It's actually the High Priest?!"

Nodus was so surprised that he took several steps back, only stopping when his back hit the wall. He looked at Tibo with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty, unable to tell whether her words were true or false.

"So he's a local after all?"

Qiong nudged Danheng's arm with her own and said that Danheng didn't understand what the locals were saying either, but he felt that the situation here was much more complicated than he had imagined. If there were a library, he could stay there for a month.

"How did you become like a child? No, I am a tribal priest, yet I dare to speak of faith before you. I am truly ungrateful! Please forgive me."

After confirming Tibo's identity, Nodus was so eager to kneel down and worship her, but Tibo shook her head, signifying that she had forgiven the priest.

"Tibao, wait a moment. Bai'er asked me to persuade this old gentleman. Give me some time."

Seeing Nodus's terrified expression, and then looking at Tibo, Qiong stepped between the two and spoke up. Although Tibo was a little puzzled, she hadn't convinced Nodus yet, and seeing Qiong eager to help, she happily nodded.

Qiong used her arms to tie Nodus's neck, dragging the elderly man, who had difficulty moving, to a corner of the temple without saying a word, and then began their wicked exchange.

"You, what do you want to do?"

Nodus was usually respected, but now that a stranger had grabbed him and assaulted him, he was still somewhat afraid. Although he had said he wasn't afraid of dying, he was still very afraid of being harmed, which is how most people are.