Chapter 1057 Pages, Ripples of Memories (Part 3)
Chapter 1057 Pages, Ripples of Memories (Part 3)
Xing and Xilian arrived at a space made of data, where the original Xilian, also known as Xiao Xilian, was waiting for them.
Xiao Xilian: "What a poignant yet heartwarming journey. And it's not over yet, is it? We finally met, Xing. To be able to meet my hero in the corner of my memory at the end of this epic, under such a romantic starry sky, I have no regrets."
Xing and Xilian both looked at Xiao Xilian with complicated expressions. Xiao Xilian turned her gaze to Xilian and said, "Also, that tiny seed has grown into a tall tree."
Xi Lian tried asking, "Am I especially beautiful now?"
"Of course, cheerful, beautiful, and optimistic, just like how I imagine myself growing up."
"Because the poems you left behind are being gently continued by everyone. We made a promise that when we meet again, it will be my turn to tell you a story."
"A love story, right? I've been waiting for it."
"Then you must still remember the crystal flower and the little fairy, the first poem I wrote for you. So now, I want to ask if we can add another chapter to this story, and to you and me."
On the day the flower shattered, facing the empty ground, I thought… the little fairy finally saw the light. But it wasn't in the flawless flower, nor in the fairy's eyes.
Rather, it is in the world reflected in every shattered crystal. All those who chase the fire walk within the narratives you have told thirty million times. And at this moment, memories intertwine, and all past lives gain meaning.
People will understand that, time and again, when faced with crossroads of fate, they made no other choice. In the experiment of intellect, in the cradle of destruction, it is entropy increase, a cold, hard truth, the instinct for evil…
But in the lens of memory and pioneering spirit… Chasing the Fire is a journey from constant loss to resolute letting go. It is knowing the fragility of fate, yet still embracing fate with that fragility—a journey yearning to be loved, and even more so, yearning to love.
Xiao Xilian chuckled softly: "It really makes one's heart flutter just hearing it. But, according to my aesthetic sense, I would add a little something extra. I would write: Love is a pure white flower, it grows silently, inspiring longing in everyone who passes by."
However, flowers cannot reach the heavens and earth on their own…
“Unless someone plants love in their heart and carries it into tomorrow, right?” Xi Lian continued.
"You've learned it all. So, together with all the flowers in this story... let's write an ending unlike any other for this world we love so dearly?"
After Xiao Xilian finished speaking, she turned into particles of light and disappeared.
Xingqiong Railway Xilian: "Peach has disappeared again, but she seems to be having a good time."
Honkai Impact 3rd Alicia: "Because she saw a flower full of love bloom, and she saw hope for the world."
Xingqiong Railway Xiaoxilian: "After all, this is something I carefully cultivated. It will surely grow into a beautiful and flawless flower."
However, at that moment, Xing suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head and was pulled into a dark space, with faint golden ripples around her.
"Then, why did you set off..."
A figure appeared behind Xing, and upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be Xing in another form—his younger brother Qiong in reality.
Why expand?
"Who?!"
Just as Xing was enduring the pain in her head, she suddenly turned around, but she didn't see anyone.
Honkai Impact 3 Kiana: "Holy crap, Sora has appeared!"
Qiong, the pioneer of the Starry Sky Railway: "Could it be that I am not actually a pioneer, but rather the one who is destined to perish?"
Mingchao Wanderer: "This is the first time I've seen pioneers from two different perspectives appear in the story at the same time."
Starry Sky Railway Pioneer Star: "If the video features me as the main character, then the one appearing is the Sky. If the video features the Sky as the main character, then the one appearing is me. I understand!"
Zero-Fal'e Tongzhe: "What do you understand?"
Starry Sky Railway Pioneer Star: "I am also a doomsday victim!"
Honkai Impact 3rd Abyss Captain: "Uh, what's the difference between this and saying something completely pointless?"
Starry Sky Railway's Doomsday Warrior: "Whatever, I've successfully changed my name now. From now on, call me the Doomsday Warrior!"
Genshin Impact Traveler Luminous: "You changed your name so quickly?"
Seeing Xing's alertness, Xi Lian stepped forward and said, "Don't be afraid, Xing. If you're nervous, just hold my hand. Actually, I've always thought you're amazing. After all, the path you forge isn't guided by any god; it can only be paved step by step by humankind..."
So now, as a senior, please pass on your knowledge and skills to the great masters of Onphalus.
As Xing nodded in agreement and approached Xi Lian, she suddenly found herself back in the same space as before, where she met Qiong.
Qiong then said, "Why do I expand? Because what I see has no end."
Xing looked at the sky before him and gave his answer: "But I am different... I choose to explore, because I have already embarked on this journey!"
The space shifted again, returning to the space where Xi Lian was.
Xi Lian: "At the end of chaos lies pure darkness, pure...destruction. But Onpharos's light has thirteen colors; we won't lose to it, right?"
So, take one last deep breath, my friend? After thirteen heartbeats, light will create heaven and earth. Are you ready, my friend?
Xing said firmly, "Let's keep going!"
Paimon from Genshin Impact: "Wow! Is the final battle about to begin? I can't wait!"
Mingchao Abu: "Go, go! Kill that ugly Iron Tomb!"
Fairy from Zero Zone: "Analysis suggests that the outcome of this battle will be victory."
Cosmic Wanderer Gao Xuan: "Next, it's time for the final battle."
At this moment, Xing and Xilian said simultaneously: "Seek the solution, the thirteen factors of life, merge into the primordial chaos... use the memories of the past to pave the way for the destiny of tomorrow—infuse destruction with love that bears the burden of the world—and write the opening stroke for creation!"
At that very moment, the twelve constellations represented by the twelve Titans gathered in one place, and with each "See you tomorrow" uttered by the Titans, all the power of the Titans and all the sparks were united together.
An intense white light appeared before Xing and Xilian.
Xi Lian: "If the scenery in your memory becomes blurred—reach out and touch it."
The white light instantly transformed into dazzling golden light. Xing and Xilian joined hands, looked at each other, and then ran towards the endless starry sky.
"Then, let it become a force of the mind again."
Just as they jumped off the platform, the Star Train appeared, carrying the two of them as it sped into the starry sky.
"My partner, in the next page we write together, we only need to do one thing. To write a truly gentle ending for this long, sad, and almost futile story."
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