"Existence has its reasons, and experience has its beginning and end. You and I will eventually have a battle, but at least it won't be now."
There was a touch of satisfaction on the corner of his mouth, and suddenly looking back, he couldn't help but laugh at himself for his stubborn life.
No matter how noble the description is, in the final analysis, it is just a long-cherished wish to become stronger.
That day, he set foot on the ladder to reach the gods. However, what awaits him is not the judgment given to the trespassers. He could no longer describe the scene at that time. He could only remember a lonely figure standing in the moonlight courtyard in the distance, silently gazing at the new land.
He didn't choose to step forward just because he couldn't bear to watch the wildfire spread in the Garden of Eden that was born because of her and watched by her.
"That is an agreement. Although it is more of just wishful thinking, there is no doubt that that is the reason why I am willing to stay here."
Even though he was in a sea area that was absolutely incompatible with him, even though he would never see the light of day again, he still chose to walk into the darkness alone, carrying that aloofness to the end of his life.
"I will stay here and continue to fulfill my mission, but Baron Bokar is different. The goal you should move towards is no longer here." Just like that, he said quietly.
"We will seek the answers we want and implement our will to the end, so you are right, it's time to leave."
"Go, she will be there waiting for you to arrive."
As he finished speaking, he watched the blond girl walk quickly past him, rushed to the man's side, and walked side by side with him on the long steps leading to the sky. As if he had put down a heavy burden, the Dragon God sighed deeply, and at the same time faced the stunned group of people in the distance, he raised the sword in his hand again.
Fighting alone, never giving in until the end, like a worn-out sword. Even though he faced his final moments in an inhuman manner, he was still extremely human.
Stubbornly struggling, challenging, desiring, protecting - and then dying for that lofty ideal.
"This is the way of the Dragon God, so come on, brave man! This battle is not over yet!"
…
To be honest, neither Artoris nor Barong had ever thought about catching up in the progress of exploring Tianyu Xialang.
What lies ahead is an unknown realm that even the brave has yet to set foot on. If it is true as what the Dragon God said, then all the pursuits along the way, the significance of the Tianyu Xia Corridor's existence here, and the secrets protected by the "deepest place" will all be revealed behind this door. .
The ninth floor of Tianyu Xia Corridor - the Garden of Xiyue!
Looking up, I witnessed the bright light converging in the courtyard under the moon. The surroundings were still silent, but it was different from the emptiness and loneliness of the eighth-level sea.
The bright moon hung high in the cloudless blue sky like a silver plate, and its chilly moonlight illuminated the garden under the night sky.
The woman in a white dress sat there quietly and elegantly, admiring the moonlit lake alone in the middle of the courtyard full of mystery and tranquility. He didn't seem to notice the arrival of the two visitors.
"Moon Goddess—Eurathes!?" The information presented by the Eye of God shocked Artolis. The moment she said the name, the two of them entered a state of alert at the same time.
Although the other party did not show any hostility, the two of them did not have much fondness for that guy. After all, the moment they entered the Tianyu Xia Corridor, it was this guy who caused trouble and almost killed Artolis. life.
It seemed as if he heard the sound of a sword being drawn in the distance, and then the Moon God noticed that an outsider had entered this area. She slowly turned her head and looked at the two vigilant people in the distance, but she did not feel angry. Instead, she smiled gently at them like they were meeting before school.
That scene surprised the two of them. The goddess forgave them for their willfulness and instead gave them a dazzling and noble smile. Although God's Eyes could not penetrate the other person's thoughts at this time, there was only one thing Artoris could be sure of - nothing was more beautiful than that smile.
"So, what should I call you two?"
At the invitation of the goddess, the two joined this impromptu tea party. Until they sat down in front of the stone table, Artolis still had an unrealistic feeling lingering in her chest.
But when faced with the goddess's elegant questions, she could only give a calm answer.
"Artoris Grandeple."
"Baron Bokar."
Compared to Artoris, who was looking erratic, Barong seemed quite calm in the face of this situation. Not only did he sit opposite the goddess naturally, he also took a sip of the tea she had prepared and handed over to her. .
"You should all know my name, so I won't introduce myself here." Her eyes wandered between the two of them, and the goddess smiled shyly.
"It's strange, I thought the first one to step into this realm would be a human hero, but I never thought it would be you two."
"I also didn't expect that the legendary Moonlight Goddess, who is so high above us, would lower herself to talk to us as equals in such a way. That humility should not be of any benefit to you, especially to people like us. For people with no status.”
"That's not true!" The goddess did not agree with what Barong said. She waved her hands and explained: "I know that there are absolutely no ordinary people who can pass through the many levels of the Tianyu Xia Corridor and finally arrive here. Although it is not me who is waiting. The one he expected, but since you can come here one step ahead of him, it is enough to prove that you have the same qualifications as him."
"By the way, can I call you by your first name?" Artoris took a sip from the tea cup and felt that it tasted good. She looked at the goddess and asked with a tentative attitude.
"Of course." The goddess smiled and nodded.
"Then, Yuratemes, may I ask, why do you want to wait here for the arrival of the hero? Is that going to be of any benefit to you?"
"Is there any benefit...?" Faced with Atoris's confused eyes, Yurates smiled faintly: "I can't gain any benefit from it. The reason why I do this is just to atone for my sins."
"Atonement?" After hearing what he said, there was a slight change in Barong's eyes.
"Is it the truth from the birth of the hero and the demon king, and the curse of the manifest god?"
"It seems that you already know it?" Hearing what Baron said, Yurates was slightly surprised.
"No, it's just a one-sided understanding. Most of it is just my personal guess. I hope the goddess will tell us the whole story."
"You should know that I have no reason to tell you this." Seeing Barong's questioning look, the goddess picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
Her statement was reasonable and well-founded. After all, it was supposed to be the truth for the brave to hear. As "outsiders", the two people in front of them had no reason to know so much.
"Of course I understand this, so in exchange, I will also present you with a story that you don't know but will definitely be interested in."
"As a god, I don't think any stories in the mortal world can arouse my curiosity?"
"Reading minds shouldn't be difficult for gods. Since you dare to be so sure, why not come and read it?" As he spoke, Barong replayed a corner of the story in his mind.
And it seems that she saw something in Barong's eyes. The goddess's brows frowned slightly, and she actually fell into consideration here.
After a few seconds, the goddess woke up, looked directly at the man in front of her with her jewel-like crystal clear eyes, and then spoke.
"It's indeed a fair deal."
Hearing what he said, Artolis raised her eyebrows. Even she didn't expect that Baron could really defeat the opponent, and she didn't know what clever trick he used this time.
On the other hand, Barong tilted his head and smiled: "Then before that, please trouble the goddess to tell us the unknown truth."
