Xingtetsu: You are not included in Elio's script!

Chapter 668

In the long river of time flowing slowly in Ohma, several spring and autumn seasons have passed quietly.

The days are like ripples on a calm lake, layer upon layer, seemingly unchanging, but slowly changing without anyone noticing, until that day, which breaks the tranquility.

It was a blustery evening, and the sea breeze, carrying a strong salty smell, swept in like a ferocious beast.

The guards at the city gate stood with difficulty in the wind, looking at the sea vigilantly.

Suddenly, the guard on the watchtower cried out, "Look! Something's happening!" Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw a figure on the rough sea, rising and falling with the waves, drifting towards the shore.

The guards sprang into action, rowing their boats towards the figure.

As they got closer, they were shocked by what they saw.

He was a young man, his face was as pale as paper, bloodless, his clothes were tattered and soaked by the sea water, with wounds crisscrossing his body. The blood had long been washed away by the sea water, but the skin around the wounds was a strange purple-blue color.

He closed his eyes tightly, and his breath was as weak as a candle in the wind, as if it would go out in the next second.

Everyone carefully carried the boy back to the city, and the news soon reached Aglaia's ears.

Aglaya immediately took Xiadie and others to the place where the boy was accommodated.

The moment Xiadie saw the young man, her heart suddenly tightened. His tragic appearance reminded her of her past self.

After some treatment, the boy's vital signs finally stabilized.

But when he woke up, his eyes were filled with endless emptiness and despair.

During the conversation with the boy, they learned that his name was Bai'e and he came from the distant Ailimishe.

His hometown was completely destroyed in a sudden disaster. The once prosperous town turned into ruins, and a raging fire burned, devouring everything.

His childhood sweetheart, the girl who ran with him in the fields and made wishes under the starry sky, also died in the disaster.

He watched her being engulfed in flames, but was powerless to do anything.

Heartbroken, he jumped into the sea in confusion. He drifted on the sea for an unknown amount of time before he was eventually carried to the city of Ohma by the waves.

Bai'er's story made everyone feel extremely heavy.

Xiadie's eyes were moist, she felt the same pain as Bai'e.

Aglaya sighed softly, her eyes full of pity, "This child is so pitiful. This disaster has dealt a heavy blow to him."

From then on, the people of Ohma decided to give Bai'e the greatest care and help, hoping that he could regain the courage and hope to live in this strange land. The fate of Bai'e, Xiadie and others became closely intertwined from then on.

Afterwards, Aglaya watched Xiadie and Bai'e grow up gradually, and thought to himself that it was time for them to receive more systematic knowledge and experience.

Shenwu Tree Court, the academy standing on the edge of the city-state and surrounded by lush trees, became the place she chose for the two of them.

It is said that there are many knowledgeable scholars and wise men gathered there, and it is a palace of wisdom and knowledge, where countless young people with dreams absorb nutrients and thrive.

On a sunny morning, the breeze was blowing gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

Following Aglaya's instructions, Xiadie and Bai'e carried their bags and set out for the Shenwu Tree Garden.

Along the way, they were sometimes silent, each carrying a sense of anxiety about the unknown journey, and sometimes they talked excitedly, full of anticipation for the upcoming school days.

The moment they stepped into the Shenwu Tree Garden, a solemn and dignified atmosphere overwhelmed them.

The tall trees block out the sun, and the sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, forming patches of light.

In the distance, a building came into view. That was where they were about to study and live.

"It's the first day of class, let me reveal my identity first." The man said in a low voice, "My name is Anaxagoras, one of the Seven Sages of the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden, and the founder of the Zhizhong School." He paused slightly, and glanced around the classroom, as if observing the reactions of each student.

"I don't need to say more," Anaxagoras continued, with a tone of unquestionable majesty, "First, don't call me Naksha." His voice was slightly higher, "In this Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden, my name is Anaxagoras, remember, second, don't interrupt me - silence is golden." His eyes became sharp, "In my class, you need to learn to listen, learn to think, only by keeping silent can you better absorb the nutrients of knowledge, remember."

Xiadie sat in her seat, listening attentively, her heart full of awe for the teacher.

She subconsciously touched the scar on her neck, which was a testimony to her past painful experiences.

In this unfamiliar environment, she secretly made up her mind to study hard, live up to Aglaya's expectations, and make herself stronger so as not to be shrouded by the shadow of the past.

Bai'e sat beside her, also with a focused look and a determined light in his eyes.

At first, Xiadie always felt inferior because of the conspicuous scar on her neck, and was a little restrained when speaking in class.

But Anaxagoras seemed to have noticed her thoughts and often asked her questions intentionally or unintentionally in class. Whenever Xiadie answered correctly, he would give her an approving look and encourage her to express her ideas bravely.

Gradually, Xiadie became more and more confident in class, her thinking became more agile, and her ability to comprehend knowledge also impressed her classmates.

Bai'e, on the other hand, quickly made a name for himself academically with his strong will and thirst for knowledge.

He often asked Anaxagoras various questions after class, ranging from the mystery of the destruction of his hometown Elyemias to how to use knowledge to rebuild his home. Each question was full of depth and thought.

As an assistant teacher, Feng Jin provided a lot of help to Xiadie and Bai'e in both study and life.

She noticed that Xiadie was troubled by her scars, so she privately prepared some herbal ointment for her to help fade the scars.

Under Feng Jin's careful care, the scar on Xiadie's neck began to fade gradually.

The years in the Shenwu Tree Garden seemed dull, but they inadvertently sculpted Bai'e and Xiadie.

Countless days and nights passed quietly, and they roamed freely in the ocean of knowledge, gradually becoming calm and resolute from being young and ignorant.

During this period, Bai'e and Xiadie often received letters from the city of Ohma.

However, in addition to Aglaya's caring greetings to them, there are some confusing contents in the letters - Aglaya and Teacher Nakexia seem to be always arguing.

Although the wording in the letter is tactful, one can still feel the fierce clash of the two people's views between the lines.

Sometimes it was an interpretation of a certain philosophical concept, and sometimes it was a prediction of the development of the current situation, but Aglaia never elaborated on the specific reasons in the letter.

Bai'e and Xiadie could only look at the letter at each other in their spare time, secretly guessing what had happened between the two.

As the graduation day approaches, a different atmosphere permeates the Shenwu Tree Courtyard, which is filled with the melancholy of going their separate ways, as well as the longing and expectation for the future.

A few months before graduation, Na Kexia decided to demonstrate a mysterious and shocking skill to Bai'e and Xiadie - alchemy.

It was a quiet evening, the afterglow sprinkled on the laboratory of Shenwu Shuting, coating everything with a layer of golden color.

At that moment, Xia looked solemn and dignified as he stood in front of the huge alchemy table.

"Alchemy," Nakexia said, "is a discipline that explores the essence of the world and creates miracles. As long as you have a strong enough will and a deep understanding of the nature of all things, you can accomplish seemingly impossible things."

As he spoke, he muttered to himself.

The various metal ores, herbs, and crystals on the alchemy table began to vibrate slowly, emitting a strange light.

Under Xia's manipulation at that moment, these originally unrelated substances gradually merged and deformed, and finally turned into a lifelike golden rose with crystal dewdrops sparkling on the petals, as if it had just bloomed from the morning dew.

Bai'e and Xiadie widened their eyes, deeply shocked by the scene before them.

They never thought that there were such magical skills in the world.

However, what Ke Xia said next shocked them even more.

"Now, I have dedicated my soul to alchemy. In order to explore the ultimate of this knowledge, my soul has been split into several parts, each of which is devoted to different research directions. This is my obsession with alchemy, and it is also the price I must pay."

The day of graduation finally arrived, the sun was shining and the breeze was blowing.

The Shenwu Tree Courtyard was decorated with lights and filled with laughter.

Bai'e and Xiadie wore graduation robes, holding their graduation certificates in their hands, their hearts filled with emotion.

They came to Teacher Xia's office to say goodbye to this wise man who was both their teacher and friend.

At that moment, Xia looked at the two students in front of him with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. "You have learned a lot in Shenwu Tree Court. There is still a long way to go in the future. I hope you can put what you have learned into good use and bring changes to the world."

After bidding farewell to that summer, Bai'e and Xiadie set out on their journey home.

Along the way, they recalled every little detail in the Shenwu Tree Garden, and when the outline of Ohma City came into view, an indescribable sense of intimacy surged in their hearts.

After Bai'e and Xiadie returned to Ohma, life was peaceful and four hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

However, no one expected that day to come...

The mysterious black tide surged in from the sky, like a demon from hell.

Wherever the black tide went, everything was swallowed up and all life was annihilated in an instant.

Under the erosion of the black tide, the Titans fell into madness one by one.

Aigle, a Titan with countless eyes who once saw through everything in the world, had his many eyes blinded by the black tide. The whole world instantly fell into the darkness of eternal night, and fear spread in the world like a plague.

At the critical moment when the world was about to be destroyed, Kephale stepped forward and made a moving and amazing choice. He resolutely gave up the fire, and then took on the extremely heavy and eternally glowing "Dawn Machine" on his back.

In an instant, a bright light broke through the darkness, bringing eternal light to Ohma, like a beacon in the darkness, bringing a glimmer of hope to the people in despair.

In this catastrophe, Kephar left a prophecy that twelve heroes with golden blood - the Golden Born - would pass the Trial of Fire, gain the power of the Titans, and save this world on the verge of destruction.

In Omphalos at that time, the sky seemed to be closed by an invisible giant hand, the sea was sinking under the ravages of the black tide, and the eternal night mercilessly enveloped the earth.

Only Ohma, illuminated by Kephale's dawn machine, still shines with the light of hope.

The "Creation Vortex" in the city is quietly waiting for the moment when the fire returns to its place. Only when the spark of Titan is rekindled, this dark world will have the possibility of regaining light.

The people of the mountain did not give up because of the coming of eternal night. They still stood by the forge, the fire illuminating their faces, and every hammering seemed to declare their unyielding spirit to the darkness.

In this difficult time, the warriors of Xuanfeng City are still holding gladiatorial ceremonies. Their shouts break through the darkness, showing their fearless courage.

The priests of Janusapolis never stopped reciting the oracles. The solemn voices echoed in the darkness, bringing comfort to the people's hearts.

Even in the endless darkness of the eternal night, the people of Omphalos still hold on to their firm belief in the light, and look forward to the day when the light will return.

Today, Aglaiya, Tibao, Wandi and other golden descendants have appeared in the world. There is a determined light in their eyes, and they know that they are shouldering the responsibility of saving the world.

Bai'e and Xiadie also joined them resolutely. Together with other golden people, they stood at the forefront of fighting against the black tide and saving the world.

In the year 4900 of the Guang calendar, the Yunshi Tiangong Bathhouse underwent the largest comprehensive renovation project in its history.

Architect Zenotos led his team to carefully carve out every detail of the baths.

They restored the marble columns that had been corroded by time, giving them their majestic and gorgeous luster again, and renovated the dreamlike mosaics.

During the renovation process, Zenotos was keenly aware of this and decided to transform and build a small teaching hall in this area.

After all, it is a good idea to leave Ohma and go to Shenwu Tree Garden to study during this period.

At first, the small teaching hall was only visited occasionally by some scholars to give small lectures, or by young students who gathered here to discuss academic issues.

But as time goes by, the popularity of this place is growing.

People find that after enjoying the comfort and relaxation of the bathing place, coming to this small teaching hall and immersing themselves in the ocean of knowledge is a unique kind of pleasure.

"In the year 4931 of the Guang calendar, in the month of Balance, on this day, the Outer Space People, that is, you, came to Omphalos. At this time, Nicadori happened to attack the holy city of Ohma."

"Then, it was about you meeting me." Xiadie paused slightly, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"Your story is really long... I thought it was just a short paragraph, but you started telling it right from your childhood..." Sanyueqi widened his eyes, with an expression of surprise and emotion on his face.

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