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Chapter 660

Chapter 660

In Ohma, a corner full of ancient atmosphere, Craterus stood quietly. Although his body was slightly hunched due to pain, he was still like a towering mountain, exuding an indomitable spirit.

His eyes seemed to be gazing into the endless distance, and also seemed to be pondering the true meaning of life.

Wan Di walked slowly to Craterus' side.

He exuded a powerful aura, a unique majesty bestowed by conflict.

"Even the god of death has abandoned you, my master."

"Humph, it just handed my life to the hands of the Dusk Courtyard. The priestess's medical skills are not simple. She may not be as simple as you and I think."

"But my story is not important, Medmos. I saw... In the end, you embraced your fate."

Ten thousand enemies looked up, "Now... the power of discord surges in my chest, my bones turn into steel, my blood boils and burns, the kings of all generations can only look up to this power, but I - have become one with it." As he spoke, he clenched his fists.

"I created history. After me, God and King can coexist." Wan Di's voice was full of heroism.

Craterus nodded slightly, his eyes full of admiration, "Yes, you have realized the ambition of every Xuanfeng king. Now, you can finally lead your people back home and rebuild the glory of Xuanfeng."

Wan Di shook his head, "Unfortunately, I have no such intention."

Craterus was shocked when he heard this, "What does this mean?"

"More than two thousand years ago, people who worshipped the power of Nicadori gathered at its feet and established a city-state. From then on, the Xuanfeng people became the sharp blades of the God of War, following the footsteps of the Titans to conquer the world."

"But now, when I look back at this period of history as a god, I finally see everything clearly." Wan Di frowned slightly, with a trace of sadness in his eyes. "This is an absurd and humble history. People rushed to the battlefield like ants, greedily plundered, and were also trampled like ants. The city-states, beliefs, and so-called "traditions" that the Xuanfeng people are proud of are nothing more than ant holes that collapse at the slightest touch in its eyes."

Craterus felt a sharp pain in his heart. He clenched his fists, his eyes full of anger, "You...you want to deprive the Xuanfeng people of their thousand years of accumulated pride with just a few words?!" His voice trembled, and he found it hard to accept Wan Di's words.

There was no wavering in Wan Di's eyes. "That pride is not worth mentioning, Craterus. Now, I have taken over the divine power of the dispute, and next... I will take off the so-called title of king."

Craterus' body trembled violently. He widened his eyes and looked at Wan Di in disbelief, "No, no!"

"Pass my words to every member of Xuanfeng, I command you." Wan Di did not give Craterus any room for rebuttal.

"Don't do this, Medmos..I beg you!"

"It started in the year 2506 and ended in the year 4931. I, Maidemos, the last tyrant of the city of Hanging Blade, son of Golgo, hereby declare that today, the Hanging Blade Dynasty officially ends."

After hearing this, Craterus was staggering, "You killed us... You killed all of us..."

Wan Di shook his head slightly, "No, I gave you a new life." As he spoke, he took out a seal ring from his arms.

"This is..." Craterus' eyes fell on the signet ring.

"My mother's signet ring was originally the proof of her kingship. Now, I will give it a new meaning." Wan Di handed the signet ring to Craterus. "Take it and gather those who have lost their identities. Tell them that Maidemos, who has ascended to the godly stage, has announced to the world that you no longer need to pursue illusory honors, nor do you need to regard death in battle as your only destination. But you must change and integrate into this city-state that once looked at you with cold eyes. Omphalus will face a cruel tomorrow. With a powerful enemy at hand, even the most glorious dynasty will be nothing more than a pile of rubble. But you will embark on the only way out, and at the end of it will be a brand new world."

Craterus took the signet ring with trembling hands, his heart full of contradictions and struggles, "Why do you want me to be your mouthpiece? Why don't you explain all this to them in person?"

"Because the path that people must take can only be led by people, not those who covet the power of gods and fall into madness... but those who are willing to hold up the shield and protect the lives behind them."

Craterus was silent for a long time, with a trace of guilt in his eyes, "I couldn't save the child."

"It doesn't matter. As demigods, they have already realized this. What matters is that you appear there - standing in front of her."

Craterus' heart moved, he raised his head and looked at Wan Di.

"That night, was it you who convinced Aglaya to let me go, Medemos?"

"it's me."

"She's not that easy to compromise. What conditions did you offer?"

"I staked my mother's reputation, assured her of the integrity of your soul, and... I promised her that I would devote everything I had to the journey of chasing fire."

"So what now, Madmos? Where are you..going?"

"To fulfill my promise, to return to where I belong. The madness that tortured Nicardoli, the darkness that engulfed the entire Omphalos... Now, it is my turn to fight it."

Ten Thousand Enemies said goodbye to Craterus and then came to Aglaia.

"You're here, Madmos..it looks like you're ready."

"Ah."

"You have helped Ohma through another difficult time, and no words can express my gratitude."

Wan Di frowned slightly, "Isn't this exactly what you want?"

Aglaya shook her head. "Not everything is in my plan. In today's world, I can only act cautiously. Besides... even if you don't make a promise to me, you are ready to give everything you have, aren't you?"

"During my time in the Holy City, I have been learning from you, formulating strategies, leading people, and responding to changes... But it was not until recently that I saw your truly convincing qualities."

Aglaya raised an eyebrow slightly, "What is it?"

"You have a magnetic force that attracts people to gather around you voluntarily and listen to your guidance. They don't want to disappoint you, not out of fear of punishment, but because they agree with your ideas from the bottom of their hearts. That is exactly what the tyrants of Xuanfeng City have lacked."

"I'm honored that you think so."

"You have become the most powerful demigod in the world, Maedmos. How do you plan to use this power?"

"I will complete Nicardo's unfinished work and become the strongest wall of Omphalos to resist the attack of the black tide. I will buy enough time for the Fire Chaser Journey until you lead everyone to the miracle of creation."

"Omphalos will have a new life, Maidemos...but it doesn't have to be you or me who leads people to the end."

Wan Di sneered, "Heh... after taking over Meneta's priesthood, what did you see?"

"Even after a thousand years, the words of the prophecy are still clear, "You will bathe for the last time in warm, dazzling gold.""

"Oh, it really is a doomsday prediction."

"Why are you laughing?"

"I just think that if an ordinary person saw this line of words, he would probably never go near a bathhouse again in his life."

"But I can't give up the comfort of bathing. So, do you see that, too, Medemos?"

"One day, you will die from a wound in your back."

“It’s a really straightforward picture.”

"But if I was frightened by a piece of nonsense that came out of nowhere, I wouldn't have been watched by you and joined the Fire Chaser."

"You are right, may a powerful destiny await you, and may we meet again in the promised new world... Goodbye, my enemy."

Wan Di said goodbye to Aglaya again and prepared to say goodbye to Ohma for the last time.

At the city gate, Bai'e had been waiting for a long time.

"Long time no see, Guardian." Bai'e said with a smile.

Wan Di frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, "Humph, I should have expected it to be you."

Bai E waved his hand slightly, his eyes full of innocence, "Don't accuse anyone so casually. This time it really has nothing to do with me. Do you see the kids over there? They are the ones who brought everyone together."

Wan Di turned his head slightly and looked at the children in the distance, "That's really unexpected."

"Do you really want to just walk away without telling me?"

Wan Di shook his head, "I was just about to come and say goodbye to you, but I ran into you halfway."

"Oh..it's an honor. It's best not to keep them waiting too long, don't you think?"

"The journey from here to Xuanfeng City is long. It might be a good idea to spend more time to see their faces clearly one last time."

Wan Di and Bai E walked side by side. On the last stretch of the journey, their figures looked particularly tall in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"It seems that among these people, there are more than just the Xuanfeng clan."

"You are now the protector of Omphalos. I think... the God of Strife should be renamed. How about the God of Unity? Or... the Protector? Lin Yu told me this name."

"I advise you to stay away from any occasions where you need to name someone."

Bai'e smiled bitterly, "Ha...it seems that Dispute is more suitable for you. Well...I'll send you here. Do you have anything to say bye? This may be your last chance."

"Humph.."

"Why are you silent? I thought divinity would dilute human sentimentality."

"Are you really so relaxed? Or...is this just another disguise you put on?"

"Your tone right now is very similar to Aglaya, you know that? But you're not wrong, I just think that in this kind of situation, pretending to be relaxed might appear more respectable."

"I don't need the ability to read minds to see through your tricks."

"Is my facial expression management so bad? But now that I have come to this, thank you for helping me kill my enemy, Maidemos."

"No need to thank me, this victory has no real feeling and is far from over - you know that better than I do."

Bai E nodded. "Yes, in the end, I still couldn't figure out the origin of the black-robed swordsman, and I couldn't even be sure of his death. Perhaps, I didn't cut off my own destiny at all."

"But that's not important. Pain can be healed, but scars cannot and should not be erased. Even with the help of Oronis's divine power, the past will leave clues in the blind spots of vision. Even if you kill the man in black, can the loss in your heart be wiped out? Impossible. Revenge is just a task that must be completed, but no one can get spiritual satisfaction through it."

"Who says it isn't?"

Wan Di looked up at the sky, "Look forward, chew up your past and swallow it, don't let emptiness and bitterness become the only taste you know, don't forget, there is a whole world behind you waiting to be saved."

“I’ll keep it in mind.”

Wan Di turned his head and looked at the crowd. "One last request. Please take good care of the Xuanfeng warriors for me. They will definitely encounter resistance in the process of integrating into Ohma. My only regret is that I can't spend this time with them."

"Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll have to check with them to see if there are really so many words missing from the Xuanfeng people's dictionary."

"Humph, the philosophy of the Xuanfeng people has never been expressed in dictionaries, but...if you have a chance in the next life, come to my library and read more."

Wan Di took a deep look at the crowd, then turned around and strode away.

"Well, you too, don't die - I wish you all the best, Medemos."

Wan Di suddenly stopped and turned to look at Bai E, "Oh, one last question."

"Ask, don't have any regrets."

"You were the one who told Hatonus about the existence of the signet ring, weren't you?"

Bai E smiled, "Well... who knows?"

Wan Di shook his head, full of helplessness, then turned around and continued moving forward.

...

When Wan Di stepped over the last rift, the wind carrying sand and gravel blew across his face. He reached out to touch the half-tilted stone pillar - the moment his fingertips touched, the phantom of his mother suddenly appeared on the surface of the stone pillar.

He stared at the blurry eyes and eyebrows of the woman in the phantom.

She is giving her infant self the signet ring.

At this moment, the gravel suddenly became suspended.

The entire ruin began to grow in reverse—the collapsed columns reconnected, the weathered reliefs ooze fresh gold paint, and a bustling voice came from the depths of the city:

"Look, Maidemos is back!" The young boy Perdiccas ran from the corner of the street with a wooden training sword in hand, and his bronze wristbands were stained with herbs.

Hephishin opened the pottery jar, and the sweet fruity aroma spread over the blood-stained boots of the enemy: "Fresh pomegranate juice, would you like to try it together?"

Wan Di's Adam's apple moved.

He saw Leon wiping his spear at the training ground, his comrade Ptolemy waving at him with a clay tablet filled with tactics, and even the always stern-faced Pusetta glanced over from the battlement - all the silhouettes of the dead were burning in the twilight, like embers blown away by the west wind.

As the enemies stepped onto the steps of the royal palace, the thorns on the throne suddenly grew long, and the soldiers below the steps shouted loudly, "Son of Golgo, take the crown in blood!"

"Mother, I have returned home."

The moment the Ten Thousand Enemies took their seats, all illusions shattered like broken glass—he saw the last image of his mother standing in front of him, her misty body being devoured by blood.

"Welcome home..Medemos."

"Have you also found...something worth protecting?"

4931, Balance

The Titan of Discord, the Spear of Wrath, the fall of Nicadori, the King of the Blade, Maedmos, triumphed over the trial, and a new god was born.

The new god's spear pierced the sky. On that day, the Xuanfeng Millennium Dynasty came to an end.

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