"What else do you want me to do?"
As Bai Xi returned to the floating island with 'Aolis', she communicated with the world consciousness in her mind.
'For the rest of your time, you must remain in this era as a savior.'
This time, the world consciousness did not make any particularly harsh demands, but the signal conveyed in this command still made Bai Xi's heart sink, and an uncontrollable bad premonition spread in her heart.
"What impact will my return have on you?"
Bai Xi remained calm and asked.
Do you think I'd tell you?
The world consciousness also retorted with a question to Bai Xi.
Sometimes Bai Xi felt that the world consciousness actually had emotions, otherwise how could it react like a human? But it only lasted for a moment before Bai Xi gave a self-deprecating smile.
If this thing could understand human thought, it would probably be even more troublesome than it is now.
Bai Xi ignored the world consciousness and turned to look at the giant dragon beside her, which had already transformed into human form. Perhaps sensing her gaze, 'Aolis' also turned to meet Bai Xi's eyes.
Suddenly, 'Aolis' put on a fawning smile and leaned closer to Baixi, asking in a sly tone.
"Actually, I've always been curious about something. Savior, could you tell me how you defeated Tartarus?"
He's like the protagonist in a shonen manga, always full of curiosity about things that can save the world, and he idolizes Bai Xi, a god with a 'heroic' aura.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have run out with Bai Xi without even saying hello to the dragon elders.
Now that he noticed Bai Xi looking at him, he felt it was a perfect opportunity to ask her, so he couldn't wait to speak up.
"You really want to know?"
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, looking at Long Long's eager eyes, and found it amusing again.
Strangely enough, no matter how unhappy Bai Xi was, her mood would brighten up as soon as she faced 'Aolis'. It wasn't that he was particularly funny, but he just had an inexplicable magic about him.
"Uh-huh."
Oris nodded vigorously, practically wearing the words "I really want to know" on his face.
After a moment's thought, Bai Xi briefly recounted the story, omitting large sections and leaving only the tale of obtaining the Scepter of the Supreme God and the Scales through various challenges, though it was still heavily embellished.
Fortunately, 'Aolis' really fell for it. He listened to Baixi's story with shining eyes and was still eager for more at the end, becoming more and more envious of Baixi.
"You can become just as amazing as me someday."
Bai Xi only felt that the current 'Aolis' was simply adorable, and thinking of him in the future, she unconsciously offered encouragement.
"I knew it!"
Upon hearing Bai Xi's words, 'Aolis's' entire demeanor changed, instantly becoming full of confidence.
Although the Wind Dragon is a relatively weak dragon species among all dragons, 'Aolis' is a dragon with strong talent and abilities, and is more outstanding than the Golden Dragons of the same generation. Therefore, after receiving these words from the Savior, he was naturally even more proud.
"Yes, you will gain godhood in the future and become incredibly powerful."
Bai Xi nodded, and the image of the floating island appeared in her vision. She couldn't help but quicken her pace. When the two of them landed on the island, Bai Xi found that the Angel Temple already looked somewhat like she remembered: the murals on the walls, the reliefs on the outside of the temple, and the pure white temple ceiling, which was noble and holy.
However, only a small part is completed now, like a painting where only a small corner has been colored.
Is this the last one?
El blinked and asked.
"Yes, I won't be leaving for the time being."
Bai Xi nodded in agreement. She didn't yet know the next step in the World Consciousness's plan, but since there was no rush, she could rest for a while. However, there was still one thing to resolve, which was...
Elemental spirits.
Thinking of this, Bai Xi unconsciously looked towards the horizon. At that time, because of the world consciousness, she had entrusted the task of finding the other companions to Luo Yi. She didn't know if he had found them yet, or if the other elemental spirits were willing to believe her.
However, she initially thought that returning to her own era might be related to these elemental spirits, but now she can't leave, even if she finds them all...
Bai Xi felt a little frantic just thinking about it, but she had no choice but to shift her attention away from it.
The Temple of Angels was beginning to take shape, and the trajectory of destiny was starting to become clear.
Some things seemed destined to happen, and she couldn't stop them.
This thought was originally just a fleeting feeling of Bai Xi's, but unexpectedly, in the days to come, everything seemed to be moving forward according to the predetermined path.
...
"Doesn't this statue need to have a face sculpted?"
Rosette was stopped by Bai Xi, and her face showed confusion, but she stopped what she was doing and did not continue. In any case, the temple had to follow Bai Xi's arrangements.
"Um."
Bai Xi stared blankly at the angel statue that would one day stand in the center of the temple hall. It looked so familiar that it made her feel nauseous, yet she was powerless to stop its birth.
"All right."
A hint of regret flashed in Rosette's eyes. This was the most perfect design he had created recently, and he never expected that it would be impossible to complete in such a place.
Bai Xi remained silent and did not reply. Instead, she turned and left, her face turning cold the moment she turned away.
"Is this all your plan?"
She thought she had returned with her emotions, and everything she had finally regained was ultimately going to be thrown away like this. Bai Xi was unwilling to accept it.
'Yes, everything was destined. I knew I couldn't stop them then. You would become my puppet, and you were part of my plan, so don't even think about resisting.'
Hearing the emotionless words of the world consciousness, Bai Xi clenched her fists tightly, feeling her heart race and her urge to kill growing stronger.
'We have a contract; you can only obey my commands, willingly infusing your emotions into the statue. This temple has always been the one that truly suppresses you.'
The world consciousness was simply calmly narrating the facts, but to Bai Xi's ears, it sounded as if it were carrying boundless mockery.
"Yeah...."
Perhaps driven to the extreme by anger, Bai Xi smiled instead of getting angry. She lowered her eyes, curled the corners of her lips, and coldly uttered those two words.
The day the temple was completed was the day she lost her emotions again. This was the goal that the world consciousness wanted to achieve. It even used this to obtain a contract with her, as if all resistance was futile.
'I've told you many times, don't try to defy me.'
The world consciousness coldly uttered these words and then fell silent, leaving only Bai Xi staring at the ground, her eyes gradually filling with blood and spreading madness.
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