Last night, the Sixth Level of Hell.

"Why would you replace us if Hell disappears?" Ash asked, "Or, if Hell doesn't disappear, can't you replace us?"

Death Maniac stood by the broken stone pillar, shaking off the ash on his hand, which disappeared before it even hit the ground. When Death Maniac said "We will replace you", Ash attacked without hesitation, but his strike was in vain - Death Maniac was not in reality, but an illusion that only he could see.

It was exactly the same as when I first met her in Broken Lake Prison.

She could burn Ash's palm with her cigarette butt, but Ash couldn't even touch her.

"We can always replace you," she said calmly, "but the price we pay is different."

"The most ideal situation is actually to wait until all of you are promoted to the highest level of magic. That will be the harvest season. You have reached the upper limit before our rebirth. Even if we take over, we will not be afraid of being restricted by fate."

Ash's mood sank a little bit, and a bone-chilling chill ran through his spine:

"You were all supreme in magic before your rebirth?"

If Death Maniac and the others were only at the Lord God level, then Ash and his group of demigods might still have a chance to fight back, but if it was a group of Supreme Magicians...

"You don't have to be so surprised. This is not a great achievement. It is not even as difficult as taking back half of the Holy Grail from the stars." Death Maniac chuckled: "As long as you can become one of the five magicians who survived to the end in a civilization, you can also become the Supreme of Magic."

Survive to the end… ?

"The reason why the five of us returned from the future to the past is very simple." Death Maniac exhaled a puff of smoke and said nonchalantly: "The magician civilization in our world line has been swallowed by Ouroboros. We are the last five magicians."

"Ouroboros?"

Ash recalled the colorful snake in his dream: "The World Devouring Snake? The monster that chased you all the way to hell?"

Death Maniac's expression changed instantly. She stepped forward, grabbed Ash's collar, and asked sternly, "Are you in tune with the Viewer?"

"I don't know what synchronization is." Ash said calmly, "But I seem to have gained his perspective and witnessed your actions."

The dead man stared at him for a long while before loosening his hand and pushing him away. "It doesn't matter. It's only a matter of time anyway."

Ash didn't care about the rudeness of the death maniac and asked, "What exactly is Ouroboros? Did it destroy the magician civilization?"

"Ouroboros is the only eight-winged magician in history."

Ash was stunned.

Even though he knew that there was no need for Death Maniac to deceive him about such details, he still found it hard to believe.

Now that the Source Angel is dead, the Stars can be promoted to the Seven-Winged Supreme. But how long did the Stars plan to kill the Source Angel? Even the Star Kingdom spent thousands of years waiting for this opportunity to build the stage for the Star Cage, and it was almost destroyed by Ash.

And you have to know that countless gods have tried to kill the source angel in the past. Fanxing and the others also stepped on the experience of their predecessors to set up this wonderful killing plan. Not to mention that the source angel has always been in Ruby Mountain, which is an extremely conspicuous target, but it still delayed the gods for countless thousands of years.

If an eight-winged magician really appeared, it would mean that the "eighth" was also dead, but the problem was that even the Four Pillar Gods didn't know where the eighth was, let alone the gods themselves.

Even if Ouroboros is really an eight-winged magician, why would it destroy the magician civilization?

But these are not the main points. Ash asked: "Why did it follow you to our world line?"

There is an eight-winged magician in your world line, awesome! The eight-winged magician wants to destroy civilization, awesome! But what does it have to do with us?

"It's chasing us." Death Maniac didn't shy away from his responsibility at all, and said with a nonchalant look: "Ouroboros is a creature beyond dimension. We once tried to travel to a time point before Ouroboros was born, but Ouroboros also chased us from the future and destroyed that world line."

"So it's not surprising that we are the Supreme in Magic. Guess how many Supreme Holy Grails we have drunk, how many secret worlds we have owned, and how much virtual knowledge we have stolen? As long as you bury enough civilizations with your own hands, you can easily become the Supreme in Magic."

Ash was numb: "So you guys led them here?!"

Death Maniac shrugged. "Although we have also speculated that Ouroboros will devour the past, present, and future of the magician civilization along the timeline, and once it is born, it means the end of all things, but this should be a long process, so... yes, it was indeed us who brought it."

As for this existence that has buried countless civilizations, Ash knew that simple moral condemnation was meaningless to her, so he had to ask: "Since you want to wait until we are promoted to the Supreme Magician before replacing us, why are you doing it now-"

"Because after Ouroboros devours Hell, it can directly invade this world."

The cigarette in Death Maniac's hand had burned out. She said calmly, "This is our last chance to go back to the past. We can't escape."

"When it enters this world, you will have no power to fight back, and you won't even be aware of its existence. But if it were us, we could still find a way to quickly ascend to the highest level of magic and fight Ouroboros to the death."

"You are too weak."

The dead man looked at Ash. She looked like a queen, but her words were filled with vicissitudes and arrogance that could crush Ash: "It's time to give everything back to us."

"Also?" Ash almost laughed out of anger.

"Of course we still have. From the first second you came into this world, we can replace your existence. You can live until now because we allow you, not because you deserve it."

"Isn't this just robbery logic? It's obviously my life, and I should thank you for allowing me to have it?"

"But that is also the life of the doomsday observer." Death Maniac glanced at him and said, "If you were given a chance to go back to before the time travel... no, if you could now choose to freely travel back and forth between the magician world and the original world, would you care that you deprived the life of 'Original World Ash'?"

Ash was silent for a moment, and after a moment he reluctantly said, "This assumption is meaningless."

Death Maniac asked: "Then if you encounter our situation, you can also run back along the timeline. Will you take Sword Princess and the others and deprive 'past Ash' and 'past Sonia' of their lives? You won't even hurt others, because what disappears is only your past self."

If it was someone else's body possession, whether he would do it or not, Ash could at least judge right from wrong, and at worst he could be lenient with himself and strict with others, allowing only himself to do it and not others to do it. But if it was reborn into the past self... just like Vichy used the 'Second Round God' to be reborn as a child, can it really be said that she killed her second round self?

Seeing Ash fall silent, Death Maniac chuckled: "No need to answer, some questions don't exist for answers. I just want you to understand that we do need to replace you. To put it more directly..."

"After the Sixth Level of Hell is devoured, you will definitely die. You might as well let us make a big scene."

"We don't want to replace you, but we have to replace you."

"Besides, it's useless even if we are kind-hearted." Death Maniac said, "Every time Ouroboros devours a layer of hell, it means that our world line is getting closer and closer to your world line. We will directly erode and merge with each other. When the six layers of hell disappear, either you will be transformed into a perfect vessel for us to descend, or we will be transformed into a residual soul that you will perfectly absorb. You can bet on the possibility of the latter."

Ash's eyes flashed with ferocity. Death Maniac and his companions were time travelers who had buried several civilizations, while Sonia and her companions were only young female magicians in their twenties. If they were to erode and merge with each other, Death Maniac and her companions would definitely devour Sonia completely.

Only Vichy might not be afraid. Ash dares to guarantee that there is no difference between Vichy in the two world lines. After the fusion, she will at most become a ghost prophet with even less principles - if she has one.

"…What are the effects of erosion fusion?"

"Their personalities will be closer to ours." Death Maniac pointed at himself and said slowly, "As for our personalities... they are probably a little better than the Phantom."

Isn't it strange that you use Vichy as a standard?

As if he could hear the roar in Ash's heart, Death Maniac laughed and said, "Because in our two world lines, only Youmo's personality has not changed much."

"What about me?" Ash suddenly said, "Can I see the viewer?"

Death Maniac shook his head: "You don't want to see him."

"Because when you meet, only one End Watcher can continue to exist."

Ash was silent for a moment: "Then why did you tell me this information? Could it be that... I can stop Ouroboros, save the Six Hells, and delay the time for you to replace us?"

"We'll talk about the following topic the next time you enter the Sixth Level Hell." Death Maniac said, "The clues you obtained are only enough for you to stay here until now."

"Ouroboros's early invasion of this world was unexpected. Your ability to infiltrate the Six Hells through the traces of those two companions... was also unexpected."

Thinking of this, Si Kuang laughed contemptuously and said, "I originally thought that you could only enjoy the pleasure of the harem during this last period of time..."

Ash was anxious. He still had many questions to ask: "What abilities does Ouroboros have? Why was the Six Hells erased from history? Are Igula and Harvey still alive?"

"Ouroboros' ability is to 'devour his true name'." Death Maniac only answered this question, and then changed the subject: "If you want to stop us from eroding and merging with you, there is a way."

"What?" Ash was overjoyed.

"You yourself will not be affected, just like you will not forget the Six Hells. However, the degree of corruption of Sonia and the others is gradually deepening. If you can find the signs of corruption when they are being corrupted and put them out in time, and prevent their personalities from getting closer to us, you can counteract the impact of the corruption. Even if the impact is reduced, the inevitable end will still come."

"It seems a bit complicated," Ash murmured, "It seems I need to learn some psychic factions..."

"It's actually very simple. I'll teach you a secret."

Death Maniac said:

"Don't make them angry."

…

…

"So, when Hell is swallowed by the big snake, they can easily take everything from us?" Weisser concluded.

"That's right." Ash nodded: "So I have to go into hell again to find out the situation, and entering hell requires traces of Igula and Harvey."

In "Aurora's Sorcerer's Manual" - "Exploring the Void", the option to explore the six levels of hell is gray and cannot be selected. Obviously, only if Ash finds more traces can he step into the six levels of hell swallowed by Ouroboros again.

"A monster that can devour an entire layer of the Void Realm?" Diya hugged Ash's arm a little uneasily: "Can we help?"

That's not just swallowing up one layer, but the magician civilization of several world lines, Ash said with a wry smile in his heart.

He did not reveal all the information. Ouroboros was just a slightly powerful monster in his mouth, sounding similar to the Starry Supreme. He also did not say that Death Maniac and others could replace them at any time, so as to prevent them from falling into the anxiety of "they will disappear at any time".

But even so, the information he revealed was enough to make people terrified, as if everyone's life was entering the final countdown.

"If Igula and Harvey really lived in my villa and even cast spells," Felix said, "then there should be traces of their spells left behind."

Ash nodded and said seriously: "Even though we may return empty-handed, we must at least go back to Galaxia."

No one actually had any objection to this. Although Ash currently had no evidence to produce, it sounded like a fantastic story, but it was so well-written and thrilling that even if it was just to cooperate with him, he should go and treat it as a vacation.

They are a group of demigods walking around in the world, and wherever they go is like a resort.

"Also, if you have any drastic mood swings, you must speak up." Ash warned earnestly, "Corrosion and fusion can be avoided. As long as we correct the deviation of your personality in time, we can prevent you from getting closer to the Death Maniacs. Vishi, you don't need to tell me that your personality is not much different from that of the Phantom."

"Master, you really are..."

When everyone was getting ready to leave, Deda Rose suddenly said, "Most of us here are already on the blacklist of the Stars, except Felix."

Felix was startled, and thought of a possibility: "Could it be..."

"Dimi Vosloda is now the new generation of Duke of Vosloda." Deda Rose said, "Plus, you did not participate in the battle, but were only responsible for constructing the spell in the back, which makes you an insignificant pawn. He does have the power to help you get away with it."

"The Four Pillars Cult is too big and will hinder your actions. But Felix can continue to guide you. With her on the whitelist, your actions in the Galaxie will be much easier."

The most beautiful woman under the starry sky looked at Miss Vosloda II and said, "Felix, are you willing?"

Felix subconsciously glanced at Ash, then nodded slightly: "I... no problem."

"Then it's settled." Deda Rose smiled slightly, "Guanzuo, what do you think?"

"I think it's great." Ash said, "But I want one more person."

"who?"

"you."

Everyone was startled, and Ash said calmly, "Star Touch, you have to come with me too."

How could he allow the Four Pillars of the Gods to stir up trouble again in this land? This is Sonia's hometown.

He even thought about killing Deda Rose outright, but Deda Rose had helped Sword Lady and the others so much, and had always been so nice to them, so he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Moreover, he also needed Deda Rose to pass on the message.

This time, Ash confessed almost all of his secrets, but he chose to have Felix and Deda Rose present, just to use them to convey information to the Starry Supreme and the Four Pillars.

Mortals and demigods wouldn't notice it, but he didn't believe that the Four Pillars and the Supreme Stars wouldn't notice the sense of disharmony brought about by the disappearance of the Sixth Hell. Ash never thought of solving the problem by himself. There were so many beings stronger than him, why was he the only one who could save the world?

I have a worthless life, but you, Fanxing, have spent thousands of years to finally achieve the highest level of magic. Now you're going to be eaten by Ouroboros before you even have time to sit down. I don't believe you're not anxious!

At least we all share the blame!

As for whether exposing the secret would attract covetousness, Ash already had too many debts to worry about.

Soul Heaven, Supreme Tail Feather, even if Ash lay down like this, the stars would surely come and drain him dry.

Now he said that he might be replaced by "Ash, the Supreme Sorcerer, the Doomwatcher, the Burier of Civilization" in the future. Maybe this would scare Fanxing into being more cautious and not daring to act rashly.

Deda Rose showed a beautiful and sweet smile without hesitation and said respectfully, "I will follow the orders of the Lord."

After Deda Rose finished her arrangements, the Four Pillars Cult's convoy split up here, and Ash and the other seven sat in an extended RV and headed towards Galaxie. Although the RV was large, it was a bit crowded with so many people, so Ash sat in the co-pilot seat and thought about the next move.

However, there wasn't much he could do now. The most urgent thing was to stop Sonia and the others from being eroded and merged by the Death Maniac. But personality changes were gradual. If they changed a little bit, it would be hard for others to notice.

Don't make them angry... In fact, even if the dead man didn't say it, Ash didn't intend to make them angry. He is not an idiot, why would he make them angry?

If keeping them happy all the time can alleviate the erosion and fusion, that would be great!

As long as I am here, they won't be the first line of defense to be breached!

Ash made up his mind secretly.

"Please move aside."

Felix suddenly came closer and opened the storage box on the passenger seat. After searching for a while, he still couldn't find it, so he moved closer to look for it. She no longer deliberately concealed her gender, and she no longer tied her bra. Her soft body was against Ash, and her drooping golden hair slid down his shoulders.

The cab and the carriage were connected. Sonia, who was sorting out intelligence with others in the carriage, raised her head and saw Felix getting close to Ash. A hint of purple-red light flashed across her ruby ​​eyes.