Chapter 251 Shut up, they're not shadows...
"Fagina's Honeydew..."
Little Gray stared at the lingering phantom of Heather's memory and blurted out unconsciously.
Unable to communicate directly with the little gray-haired creature, Hazel's lingering memories filled her eyes with tender expectation as she softly murmured:
"The gift I give you—I hope you'll still be by my side then."
How could she not stay by Little Gray's side?
Even though thousands of years have passed and the world has changed drastically.
But from Little Gray's perspective, this long period of time was but a fleeting moment.
She didn't even notice the slightest bit of thirst or fatigue as she continued her journey.
He hadn't even drunk a sip of water, so how could he have been drinking alcohol so casually?
Hazel slowly turned around, her gaze falling solemnly on the tombstone wall in front of her, which was covered with names.
She took a deep breath, spoke in a low voice, and enunciated each word clearly.
"When you return, please pour that honeyed wine on this tombstone."
"It records the struggles and sacrifices of all of us. May you see this long relay spanning a thousand years, the prelude that Onphalus has composed for your return."
"When your mourning ends, I'll probably awaken from my drunken stupor, won't I? Please follow the lingering echoes to find me—"
As Hazel spoke, her eyes were deep, gazing straight into the direction where Little Grey Fur was, seemingly across time and space.
Little Gray felt a sudden pang of sadness, and a stinging sensation instantly rose in his nose.
She couldn't help but lower her head, her eyes filled with unbearable sorrow and emotion.
"Then, let us go together to execute the sinner of 'knowledge'."
Hazel's eyes were resolute, without the slightest hesitation.
She strode forward quickly, then turned to say her final goodbye.
The next second, the memory in front of me shattered abruptly.
Heather's memory fragments turned into specks of light and completely dissipated into the air.
Little Grey has witnessed far too many helpless farewells along his journey.
Every time a familiar person turns into a speck of light and disappears before my eyes.
She would instinctively reach out, trying to grasp at the last trace.
But every time, as soon as she raised her hand, the other person would completely disappear without a trace.
Not even a trace of warmth could be retained, leaving only a heart full of sorrow.
Just then, Lai Gushi's indifferent voice slowly rang out behind Little Gray Hair.
"Finally... after 33,550,336 cycles and 4,931 years, the final curtain of Onpharos is about to fall."
"The shadow in the cave gives everything, only to mock the 'life' outside—a regrettable and futile effort."
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"The shadow in the cave..."
Looking up at the sky, Lai Gushi remained as aloof and disdainful of all living beings as ever.
Aglaia, Saifeier, Xia Die, and Feng Jin from Douluo Continent, as well as Bai E who cares deeply for Little Grey Hair.
Everyone clenched their fists tightly, their knuckles turning white, their eyes filled with rage.
With a single, casual remark, Lycus completely negated all the resistance and sacrifices made by everyone in Onphalus.
This arrogant and conceited attitude enraged and indignant everyone present.
Many people wished they could break through the barrier of the sky and throw a punch at Lai Gushi.
Countless beings on the Douluo Continent felt angry and indignant about this, and their hearts were filled with unease.
Everyone felt that Lai Gushi was the least qualified to say those words; he was simply not worthy.
This long period of a thousand years was precisely the time when the creatures he spoke of were as insignificant as ants.
They forcibly imprisoned his body, preventing him from acting recklessly.
It was in a battle that seemed destined to be lost, with no chance of victory.
They did everything in their power to deliver the spark of the Titans intact to Little Grey.
He failed time and time again, but never learned a single lesson from it.
No matter when or where, he always has an arrogant and conceited demeanor.
Everyone was filled with doubt, wondering if this was due to extreme confidence in one's own abilities.
Or perhaps he was simply arrogant by nature and never took anything seriously.
Besides those filled with rage, many others on the Douluo Continent fell into deep self-doubt.
The prophecies, caves, and shadows spoken by Lycurgus are all deeply thought-provoking and resonate with the reader.
At first, everyone thought he was just mocking Hathaway.
It mocks Hazel for constantly using illusions to hypnotize herself, living in a false sense of beauty.
Blindly following Crydella, fantasizing about conquering the stars.
But then everyone suddenly realized that he was using this allegory to refer to all the rebels of Onphalus over the past thousand years.
And the people of Douluo Continent also clearly saw their own reflections in it.
This is in light of the various changes that have recently occurred on the mainland.
They were shocked to realize that they seemed to have already become the cave shadows that Lycurgus had described.
Faced with the powerful visitors from outer space, they were filled with fear and hesitated to move forward.
They either bow down and submit, or they deliberately try to please others, showing no backbone whatsoever.
Very few people dare to rise up in resistance and confront tyranny.
I have heard that there are star gods beyond the heavens, and that the cultivation paths and destinies passed down beneath them are also known as the Star Gods.
They disregarded everything and racked their brains to find a solution.
They went to worship those star gods they had never even seen, whose authenticity was unknown.
They eagerly awaited the gift from the star god and embarked on their destiny's path.
He ascended to the top of the power rankings in the Douluo Continent in one step.
They suddenly realized that they had been blindly imitating the actions of extraterrestrials all along.
This clear-headed realization left everyone feeling incredibly saddened and utterly powerless.
Above the sky, Little Gray Fur listened to Lai Gu Shi's words of belittling others and trampling on sacrifice.
His whole body tensed instantly, and his aura suddenly turned cold.
Everyone could clearly see that she was clenching her teeth and her jawline was taut.
The pent-up anger in his heart erupted instantly, and he could no longer hold back.
She couldn't help but clench her fists and shout angrily, "Shut up! They're not shadows..."
Little Gray Fur suddenly turned around, facing the direction of the tombstone, his voice strong and resounding.
"Everything they have done has shattered the darkness of the cave and found the spark of 'pioneering'..."
As Little Gray spoke, he strode forward with unwavering and steady steps.
He walked step by step to the tombstone, his posture upright and his gaze intense.
She looked up at the names engraved on the tombstones, each one carrying the weight of blood and passion.
His eyes were bright and firm, filled with an unquestionable conviction.
"Now, I will use this spark to ignite the dawn of Onphalus!"
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"Well said, partner!"
Watching the little gray-haired creature on the sky fiercely refute Lai Gushi, it powerfully defended all the victims.
The Golden Descendants of Douluo Continent felt their frustration vanish instantly, and were filled with immense joy.
Bai E even gave a thumbs-up to the sky, his face full of approval.
"Grey, well done!"
Saifeier, lying on Aglaia's lap, instantly smiled, her eyes full of joy and approval.
All living beings on the Douluo Continent felt their spirits lift, sweeping away the previous gloom.
They had long disliked Lai Gushi's arrogant and haughty demeanor.
I had long wanted to reprimand him sternly and vent my dissatisfaction.
The little gray creature on the sky didn't utter a single word of abuse.
But her angry shouts had a powerful penetrating force, striking straight to the heart.
It was as if they were loudly condemning Lai Gushi's arrogance on behalf of everyone.
The resentment and bitterness in my heart vanished, leaving me with an indescribable sense of relief and satisfaction.
(End of chapter)