Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 491 The Star of Schizophrenia

After reaching an agreement, Dan Heng and Xing returned to Bai E's presence.

"What have you two thought about it?"

"We've decided that since we're going to be working with you all, we should help within our capabilities," Dan Heng said.

Bai Er smiled and said, "You two are truly loyal and righteous! I will stay here to protect Virtus and the others. You should return as soon as possible."

Come on, follow me!

Tibo raised her hand, as if she were leading elementary school students on a spring outing.

Xing and Danheng exchanged a glance, then obediently followed behind Tibao.

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

On the way, Tibo spoke up.

"Why chat alone? Because quieter places are more suitable for conversation."

"But the road ahead... is blocked."

Dan Heng pointed to the abyss ahead.

The bridge leading there had broken.

"Danheng can finally jump?" Xing said nonsensically.

"What are you saying..." Dan Heng was increasingly confused.

Is Xing schizophrenic?

"Hey, judging by this reaction, you really weren't lying, you really are newcomers. Well then, don't blink now," Tibo laughed.

"Also, how could Xiaobai have the guts to arrange things for us? It's more like the other way around."

"Alright! Quiet down, now *we* are going to summon a 'miracle'..."

"Having traversed the myriad gates of Janus, we, the humble descendants, stand before him, to be judged by the scales of Heaven."

“Immunous Judge Tarranton, in the name of the law, declare us innocent; weigh the fruits hanging in this world, and exchange them for the sweetness that lingers in the past.”

"I call to you, Eulonis, lift the veil of memory—"

"The ripples of the past are being stirred up again!"

Tibo raised her hand, and a dazzling light shone from it.

A magnificent palace appeared before Xing Danheng.

"This is...unbelievable." Dan Heng was shocked by this scene.

The once dilapidated palace has been transformed into a brand new one.

But as soon as they took a step forward, the palace behind them vanished, night fell again and rapidly expanded, turning their area into a small circle.

A panicked refugee cried out nervously, "W-how could this be...? Has Oronis's prayer failed?"

Another calm refugee reassured him, "Don't panic! Stay with that sir and you'll be fine."

Hearing their voices, Danheng and Xing unconsciously moved closer to Tibao.

“My two friends! Don’t stray too far from us!” Tibo said, turning her head.

"Alright, let's move on now."

Led by Tibo, a bridge appeared over what was once a bottomless abyss. The three of them stepped onto the bridge, and with each step forward, the bridge behind them disappeared.

"It's truly amazing," Dan Heng couldn't help but exclaim.

"Isn't it amazing! Once you come here, you can speak quietly..."

Soon, they crossed the bridge and arrived at a large gate.

"Huh, why does it feel so quiet?" Tibo asked, puzzled.

Suddenly, a jumble of noises came from afar.

Tibo was a little unhappy. "Oh no! What I feared most has come to pass. Now I can't have a peaceful conversation..."

"Friends, history class will have to wait a while, let's help Mr. Nordus first!"

"It's that annoying clay idol again."

Danheng's expression was serious; the one who stopped the old man was the clay idol they had encountered earlier.

Its entire body is incredibly hard, making it difficult even for him to break through.

"Flame Spear, charge!"

Xing took the lead, his figure moving like a ghost as he swiftly approached the clay figure.

"So fast!" Danheng's eyes had already followed, but his mind hadn't yet processed it.

When did the stars become so fast?

The next second, the flame spear in Xing's hand burst into flames, and with one thrust, a clay golem instantly exploded and turned into ashes.

"Wow! Little Grey is so strong! No wonder you broke Little White's sword." Tibo looked shocked.

"Actually, I only just found out myself," Dan Heng said, somewhat embarrassed.

He had no idea that Xing was so strong.

"And you guys too!" Xing's figure flashed, instantly appearing behind the other three clay figures.

"charge!"

After a burst of fire, all the clay figurines were burned to ashes.

The old man breathed a sigh of relief when the crisis was over.

At this moment, Tibo and Danheng also arrived.

"Phew... Thank you three for saving my life." Although the old man was stubborn, he could distinguish right from wrong.

“Mr. Nodus, Virtus is right. It’s dangerous for you here. You should come back to Ohm with us,” Tibo advised again.

The old man shook his head. “Child, I think I have made myself clear. Priests would rather die on the path of pursuing their faith than live a wretched life in a foreign land.”

“Old man, don’t fool yourself. I think you still really want to live…” Xing said from the side.

"That's a bit too rude, wait... that's more like what Xing would say." Dan Heng was about to reprimand him, but then he remembered that it was Xing, so it didn't seem to matter.

Tibo ignored Xing's words and continued, "Sir, we understand your faith in the Titans perfectly. 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 will be one with you.”

The old man slowly lowered his head, looking at Tibo, disbelief gradually appearing in his eyes. "Swear in the name of Janus? Who are you...?"

"Don't you remember, Nodus?"

“My name is Tirispius.” Tibo clutched her chest, closed her eyes, and uttered this sacred name.

"What?! It's actually the High Priest?!" The old man was extremely surprised.

Tibo looked at herself again in disbelief.

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

“Nodus, we don’t want to force you. But you should also think about your fellow tribesmen.” Tibo shook his head.

“The young people believe in you as you believe in me. If you are unwilling to leave, they will remain in this temple and become the souls of those who perish under Nicardi’s spear.”

“If this is your ‘divine oracle,’ I have no reason not to obey it.” The old man lowered his head.

"High Priest, please... lead us on our journey once more," he pleaded with Tibo.

“I knew it, this old man hasn’t lived enough yet.” Xing shook his head.

"Xing, you... sigh, never mind."

Dan Heng didn't say much, but he was still very uneasy.

He didn't understand what had happened to Xing, and he escapistly believed that it was best for Xing to remain as she was.

Soon, they returned to the temple.

"Mr. Nordus, I'm so glad you're safe and sound."

“Veltus, I still don’t agree with your approach. But so be it, let’s give the Golden Blood enough trust.”

The man and the old man reached a reconciliation, and then Bai E checked the time.

"The Earth Beast caravan that was supposed to pick us up hasn't arrived yet. Let's all rest in a safe place for a while."

"Unfortunately, our questions remain unanswered, and have only increased. Now that the storm has subsided, could you two please spare some time to clear up our doubts?" Dan Heng called out to Bai E.

Bai Er nodded. "Of course, please come this way."

Danheng, with Xing in tow, followed Bai'er and Tibao to a corner.

After confirming that it was safe, Bai Er spoke first:

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

Xing and Danheng exchanged a glance, and Xing asked first.

What does "end of the world" mean?

"It means exactly what it says, the struggle before the end of the world," Bai Er replied simply.

"Then what is Titan?" Danheng asked immediately.

"The old gods of Onphalus, once the faith of mankind, now their enemy."

"What about the Golden Descendants?"

"The savior in prophecy, whose blood is flowing with gold."

"What was that miracle just now?"

"It is a gift from the Three Titans of Fate. Under their blessing, priests can awaken the shadows of the past and alter reality."

Bai Er answered all the questions, but did not provide detailed explanations, which left people puzzled.

"Hey Little White, you're making it sound so easy! Don't treat miracles like tools you can use at will!" Tibo protested from the side.

"Your answer is too concise..."

Even Dan Heng couldn't help but complain.

But Bai'er didn't seem to mind. "Sorry, maybe I'm not particularly good at storytelling."

“But a dry and lengthy explanation isn’t good either. Let me think…” Tibo pondered, her finger unconsciously reaching for her lips.

“By the way! Virtus and his companions are priests of Janusapolis. They must play the lyre very well. Why don’t you play a tune for your two friends?”

Tibo immediately summoned two priests.

"High Priest, what are your orders?" the old man and the man asked respectfully.

"Could you please play a lyre for me?" Tibo blinked her big eyes.

"Of course, there's no problem." The old man nodded immediately.

He and the man picked up their accordions and began to play.

A melodious tune slowly rose up, accompanied by the sound of the wind.

Then Tibo began his story.

Xing's eyes widened. "Wait, this isn't Disney World! Don't sing like that!"

But Tibo was now completely absorbed in the spell and couldn't hear Xing's interruption.

"In Onphalus, a poem has been passed down since ancient times..."

"The gods favor this fertile land, and it flourishes like fire. The twelve constellations are like eyes, and giants raise their cups in toast."

"Three created heaven and earth, three weave destiny, three mold life, three guide calamity."

"They say: The world is too silent. They only wish to see living beings laughing and rejoicing without end."

"And so came into being you and me, weaving words and songs, giving birth to love and soulmates."

"From this point on, creation is complete. Who will bear the weight of the soul, so that humanity may walk lightly?"

"The mighty Cephalo, the all-knowing father, whose body is mighty, yet who willingly lowers his eyelids."

"The light of dawn rests on my shoulders, golden blood falls to the earth—"

"—Converging into a scalding river, flowing through the descendants of heroes throughout the world…"

Just as Tibo was recounting history through poetry, the ground suddenly began to shake.

"Where did this stage effect come from?" Xing Dong looked around.

Bai E felt the familiar tremor and immediately burst into laughter.

"Haha, don't be nervous! Our reinforcements have arrived. Everyone, get up!"

As the tremors intensified, a towering purple earth beast appeared before everyone's eyes.

"What a magnificent creature." Dan Heng looked up at the earth beast and couldn't help but sigh.

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

"The Earth Beast is docile and easy to ride, even for first-time riders. Give it a try, and remember to hold the reins tight."

At this moment, the Earth Beast also cooperated by letting out a "whoosh-".

"I've already gone ahead with it."

Xing immediately spotted the Earth Beast's white carapace and stepped onto it.

The earth beast immediately went berserk, shaking itself back and forth incessantly.

"Oh no, I forgot to mention, whatever you do, don't touch the white stone ridges. When the Titan 'Earth' blessed them, he stuffed all his bad temper into these hard lumps." Bai E said anxiously.

But the star, which had been flung away, tumbled and twisted in the air before landing steadily on the earth beast.

"A dinosaur-like creature, currently presumed to be in the phylum Chordata, classified as a sauromorpha, specifically a genus Brachiosaurus. Besides being used for transportation, it might also have been used for carnivorous purposes..." Xing murmured to himself while sitting on the back of the Earth Beast.

Danheng below heard all of these words.

His eyes were filled with shock.

Although he was still unwilling to face reality, Xing seemed to be no longer the same Xing.

Xing would never say such a thing.

Something must have happened while he was unconscious.

Dan Heng was extremely nervous. He carefully concealed himself, afraid that someone would notice something amiss.

Now, he not only has to leave the others behind, but also find out what exactly happened to Xing.

It's fair to say that Danheng is currently under immense pressure.

But Bai E didn't hear what Xing said; he was once again shocked by Xing's quick movements.

At that moment, the accompanying music stopped.

"Ladies and gentlemen, how was your lyre playing just now? We've been in exile for many days and haven't touched an instrument in a long time, so perhaps our skills have become rusty. I made a fool of myself."

Tibo clapped her hands. "Not at all, sir, you played very well!"

"It has been a long time since we sat together like this, singing ancient songs with such passion. Thank you all for reminding me of those peaceful and glorious times. Looking back now, I realize I was too prejudiced before."

"Perhaps you can truly save Onpharos from the clutches of the apocalypse. Just as today, four heroes have saved our lives and our faith."

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