Chapter 248 Please don't let the wind take you away.
Yu Xiaogang's face was also gloomy, and he insisted that it was Heather who had betrayed Krydela.
In his mind, he had already begun to portray himself as Cerrudra's most loyal henchman.
I hate Heather from the bottom of my heart for someone who seems loyal but betrays and murders his master.
So he narrowed his eyes, secretly calculating in his mind, and made a foolproof decision.
When Kerudela arrives on Douluo Continent in the future, he will definitely be the first to rush forward.
In front of everyone, she sternly questioned Hathaway why she had so heartlessly assassinated her own king.
He even publicly declared that a traitor like Hathaway, who betrayed his master and murdered his lord, should be torn to pieces and severely punished.
His eyes were resolute; given Krydella's ruthless decisiveness, she would never let Hathaway go.
Yu Xiaogang was the number one hero who first exposed Heather's crimes.
The day will come when Crydela publicly executes Hathaway.
History will record this in great detail: the foremost master of wisdom under Keludela, who dared to speak frankly and offer advice.
When Haeseon's treasonous act was exposed in public, the king listened to the advice of Master Jin Yu and executed the traitor Haeseon on the spot.
Yu Xiaogang became more and more excited as he thought about it, feeling that this move was absolutely brilliant.
Not only could he completely please Krydella and win her complete trust.
It would also allow him to indirectly accomplish the feat of slaying a powerful being with divine strength.
Such a shocking act will surely leave the native inhabitants of Douluo Continent utterly astonished and cause them to worship him.
By then, no one will dare to laugh at him anymore as a pseudo-master who only plagiarizes and spouts nonsense.
He will surely stand at the pinnacle of fame, enjoying boundless glory and being revered by people all over the continent.
Countless Soul Masters would come from far and wide, obediently following his theories and diligently cultivating according to his methods.
Yu Xiaogang was lost in his own fantasies, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up wildly, almost to his ears.
Standing alone in the crowd, his eyes were full of pride, and he was secretly pleased with himself.
It was as if they had already possessed unparalleled glory and become the most revered being on the continent.
Meanwhile, in the sky, Little Grey learned that Heather had personally killed Krydera.
He was struck dumb, frozen in place, his face filled with disbelief and shock.
Even his voice trembled and stammered as he spoke, filled with an overwhelming sense of astonishment.
"You...killed her?"
Hazel stared blankly at the little gray fur, her expression utterly numb, and gently shook her head.
Her eyes darted around nervously, never daring to meet the little gray-haired boy's gaze directly, and she spoke in a hoarse, dry voice.
"The reason... is self-evident; the fish in this tiny pond are simply unable to resist the turbulent fate."
"I lingered on the shore, and finally found a cluster of flames, which I then extinguished with my own hands..."
Heather slowly raised her head, gazing into the depths of the void, a faint, ethereal, and tender longing appearing in her eyes.
It was as if I could vividly see myself conquering the starry sea alongside Crydella.
"I don't understand. If the feasts of the sea, Caesar's vision, and the existence of Onphalus are all illusions… then what is the point of our journey?"
"When the 'savior' returns, let this absurd banquet come to an end."
"But, Grey Fish, I still can't help but think..."
"How I wish this fire-chasing feast... would never end."
Heather's voice grew softer and softer, barely audible, carrying an unyielding regret and a profound sorrow.
The moment she finished speaking, her body began to glow with a soft light.
Gradually, it transformed into countless tiny, colorful orbs of light, which drifted away in the wind.
It completely vanished before Little Gray's eyes.
This scene is so familiar, and so heartbreaking.
Just like when Xi Lian vanished before his eyes, Little Gray's heart clenched suddenly, a sharp pain gripping it.
She instinctively reached out her small hand, wanting to grab those orbs of light, but her body suddenly stopped.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she knew clearly in her heart that she could not hold onto Heather.
Although he knew that Krydella was killed by Heather herself, the little grey never had a single doubt.
She absolutely refused to believe that Hathaway had betrayed Krydera and this unwavering journey to pursue fire.
At this moment, her heart was filled with endless sadness and bitterness, and her chest felt tight and suffocating.
She was absolutely certain that there must be some unspeakable secret or unavoidable predicament.
That's what made Hathaway harden her heart and kill the king she loved so deeply.
Throughout this long and agonizing thousand years, Heather repeatedly used her songs to hypnotize herself.
Fantasizing about conquering the stars and the earth with Crydella, one grand banquet after another was held.
In her illusion, she appears to be enveloped in happiness, but the more she indulges in this false beauty, the more she is affected.
After regaining consciousness, my heart felt increasingly empty and devoid of feeling, swallowed up by endless grief.
Little Grey was filled with guilt; she knew that she had been the one to awaken Heather.
For so many years, Hathaway relied on hypnosis to escape her pain, but now her dream has been completely shattered.
The pain, regret, and despair that have been building up for thousands of years will surely crush her heart completely.
"It seems she has also noticed your visit, and the foundation of the illusion has begun to crumble..."
Just then, the projection of Lai Gu Shi slowly condensed and appeared in front of Little Gray Hair.
By letting Little Grey Hair see the entire history of Heather's life, he finally achieved his goal.
He looked calmly at the little gray-haired boy, his tone indifferent, and slowly posed the question.
Let's return to the prologue, to that question about the allegory of the cave:
"Could the prisoners in the cave recognize the projections and echoes, rather than mistaking them for the real world?"
"As you can see, when she was finally freed from her shackles and able to look around and take her first steps, only intense pain struck her..."
"She would be blinded by the light, because the firelight behind her never shone directly into her eyes;"
"Her legs will be incredibly heavy, because she has never learned to take a step forward."
"Then, she fell into endless confusion and fear, and firmly believed that projections and echoes were the real world."
As Lai Gushi spoke, he slowly raised his head and gazed intently into the depths of the sky.
Immediately afterwards, it was as if she had completely put herself into Heather's perspective.
Go and experience firsthand the humble plight of Heather, and indeed all living beings in the universe.
"And are we, in the galaxy, truly more awake than she is? Now, nameless people, lifeless people, please consider..."
"Is the path you walk, the star god you believe in—everything you have 'paved' with your own hands—merely a shadow cast by someone else?"
"Let's leave this question behind the scenes. When you have seen all the truth and reached the prison the demigods have set for me, I will discuss it with you face to face..."
"As a 'spectator of divine rites,' I have traversed thirty million lifetimes borne by Caislana—"
"A thousand years is but a tiny molecule in a grain of sand on my scale."
"And Onphalus is but a grain of sand on an endless beach compared to the vast Milky Way."
"I have vowed to bring an end to 'intellectualism,' so how could I allow a mere speck of dust to wear down my mind?"
Lai Gushi spoke with a firm tone, each word resounding with conviction, expressing his ultimate determination.
Little Gray Fur clenched his fists, determined to win and save all living beings suffering in misery.
And Gu Shi was also determined to win; he wanted to personally destroy the great tree he had built that blocked the view of all living beings.
With that thought in mind, Lai Gushi said no more, slowly raised his hand, and pointed out the direction for the little gray hair to go.
"Now, use the power of 'Time' to open the door to the sea. Go and find the warden tormented by loyalty."
"Find her, step into the heart of the world, and settle all our scores."
"That palace reflects the state of mind of the demigod 'Ocean': intoxicated and sluggish. There, you will also witness the true beginning of the epic of salvation..."
"That ugly history that has been washed away and completely covered up by ocean currents—Caesar, in the name of conquest, carried out a blood sacrifice, using the golden blood of five hundred people to forge the steps to godhood."
Lai Gushi stared intently at the little gray-haired boy, his tone unchanged, and continued:
"I will wait for you in the heart of the world, but to get here..."
"You must first find that intoxicated warden."
Little Gray took a deep breath, suppressing all his emotions, and no longer hesitated.
Immediately concentrate and activate the power of time.
The water in the pool in front, guided by the force, slowly receded to both sides.
The heavy, cold stones on the gate slowly slid down along the grain.
The long-sealed passage was now fully opened, revealing a dark path leading into the depths.
Little Gray's eyes were firm, and she understood perfectly well; she knew it all too well.
Behind this door lies the only path to the heart of the cosmic vortex.
It was also the final battlefield where she and Lai Gushi settled all their grudges and determined the victor.
(End of chapter)