Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 507 A Tumultuous Pioneering Journey

"That woman?"

Tibo looked on with curiosity.

This was the first time she had ever seen Aya make such an expression.

I was indignant, but there was nothing I could do.

This is truly amazing.

In the past, Aya was always very calm and composed, always in control of the overall situation and everything was within her calculations.

But this time, Aya lost her composure.

So she was very curious about what exactly happened at the heart of the cosmic vortex.

Moreover, the fact that Aya mentioned "that woman" means that she wasn't referring to Little Grey Treasure; there was definitely another unexpected outsider present at the time.

who can that be?

“A woman named Eve,” Aglaia continued.

"Eve? Who is she? How did she get into the core of creation? We didn't even notice." Tibo asked a series of questions.

“Of course I didn’t notice, because she was always hiding on Xing.” Aglaia’s tone became somewhat hurried.

Although she remained very calm, she still experienced some emotional fluctuations.

"Hidden within Little Grey Treasure? That's amazing, 'we' didn't sense it at all." Tibo pondered carefully.

"So that means this hidden friend is far stronger than all of us, right, Aya?" Tibo had already guessed what was going on.

There are only two possibilities for this to happen.

First, the other party is very good at hiding, with such high skills that they have escaped everyone's perception, such as a certain cat thief.

Secondly, the opponent's strength far surpasses that of everyone else, so much so that no one can perceive it.

This is a gap in hard power, which cannot be bridged by anything.

If it were the first scenario, Aya wouldn't be in such a sorry state, so the only possible outcome is the second.

“You’re right.” Aglaia nodded.

“My golden thread cannot harm her in the slightest; it is as thin as a spider’s thread in front of her, breaking at the slightest touch.”

"And the vines in her hands were solid, as hard as steel. No matter how much I struggled and resisted, I couldn't budge them an inch." Aglaia's words were very sincere, without any embellishment.

This was also her true thought when she was bound by the vines.

They were powerless to resist; their lives were in the hands of others, and they were at the mercy of others.

"So, Aya, sometimes, trust is very important."

Tibo remained silent for a while before speaking.

Aglaia smiled faintly.

“Of course I know the importance of trust, but I can’t leave any potential problems for Ohmma.”

“I believe that Bai Er will be able to persuade them, using me as an opportunity.”

“In this way, everything will be the best arrangement.” Aglaia’s tone was filled with sorrow.

"But... is it really worth it?"

“That’s not important.” Aglaia shook her head slightly.

“One day we will both have to leave this stage, and Onphalus’s fate will be handed over to others… That’s the future you see, isn’t it?”

“…Hmm.” Tibo nodded, her tone becoming melancholy.

"The oracle of salvation was murky and unclear. It urged us to challenge the gods, yet never revealed what the prophesied 'tomorrow' would look like."

"Currently, people are willing to believe in divine pronouncements, which is why they are united around the Golden Clan. But one day, if people's beliefs waver... everything will collapse."

"Therefore, we must be prepared. What does it matter if we are dressed in rags? Let us focus on weaving armor for the 'Savior.'"

“Aya…have you noticed…” Tibo suddenly said.

“You’ve always said you don’t believe in human selflessness, but you’re about to become a living example of the opposite,” Tibo said with a smile.

“Perhaps it’s because the ‘human’ part of me is leaving me.” Aglaia looked up at the sky.

Although she couldn't see, she could feel the wind.

Over the long years, for the sake of Ohma and to end the apocalypse, she forced herself to become the demigod in the oracle.

For this, she sacrificed her human nature, solely to help the savior embark on the path of salvation.

"Another dawn without end, how bright the day, how long the night."

"The Golden Thread is unusually calm today; heaven, earth, and sea all hold their breath, as if mourning the inevitable demise of a Titan..."

“I really want to take a bath for a while... Will you come with me?” Aglaia turned to Tibo.

Tibo laughed and took Aglaia's hand.

"Let's go, Aya. It's been hundreds of years, when have we ever refused your invitation?"

..............

Marble Palace, Aglaia's private room.

Danheng and Eve returned here again through the pool at the center of the cosmic vortex.

"A truly eventful day."

Looking up at the sky, Dan Heng sighed.

So many things happened on my first day in Onphalus.

Now he really wants to get a good night's sleep.

"Isn't this the norm for pioneering expeditions?" Eve retorted.

Both Belloberg and Xianzhou Luofu had similar experiences at the beginning.

Pinocchio enjoyed a few good days at the very beginning.

Then the same old script started again.

"Forehead....."

"I haven't gotten off the train in the last few worlds..."

"Oh, I guess so." Eve suddenly realized.

Since Xing arrived, Danheng has hardly gotten out of the car.

“However, you should know what happens on every expedition,” Eve said.

"This kind of start is nothing special."

“Indeed…” Dan Heng nodded.

It seems Eve wasn't wrong.

Isn't this what pioneering journeys are all about?

But he always felt that the previous pioneering journey was not like this.

Although there were crises and dangers, most of the time they visited each planet happily.

Enjoy the food, the scenery, and the local culture.

Although there are times when I am hunted down and wanted, those are mostly very rare occurrences.

So, when exactly did the pioneering journey become such a perilous affair?

When Eve got on the bus? No, everyone was quite happy then.

Could it be when Xing got on the bus? But that doesn't make sense either.

Could it be that old bastard Jing Yuan?

Several thumbs-up symbols immediately appeared on Dan Heng's head.

That's right, it's him!

Jingyuan, you just wait.

"Okay, stop thinking about it." Eve's voice came.

"Get some rest first. I'll try to contact the train tomorrow."

"Wait, Eve!" Danheng suddenly called out to Eve.

"what happened?"

"Um, Xing...?" Dan Heng was still very worried about Xing.

Although he knew Eve was here and Xing's safety was assured, he was still worried.

"rest assured."

"I only borrowed her body temporarily."

"Because she was attacked when she first arrived in Onfaros, Xing's body was almost destroyed. I am currently repairing her body."

"When the repair is complete, I will leave Xing's body, and she will regain consciousness."

Hearing Eve's explanation, Danheng finally felt relieved.

After all, Himeko had entrusted the stars to him back then.

"Get some rest, tomorrow will be another tough battle." Eve was already lying in bed, covered with her blanket.

"What tough battle?" Dan Heng asked, puzzled.

"What Bai'er is talking about is the war against the Titans of Strife."

"He said that Tian would bring back intelligence about Suspended Peak City. Judging from the timing, it should be around tomorrow."

“So, there’s still a tough battle ahead,” Eve explained.

"I understand." Dan Heng nodded and collapsed onto the bed.

Before long, the sound of snoring could be heard.

Danheng was so tired today, and he was also very tense, so he fell asleep as soon as his head hit the bed.

Eve closed her eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

In Eve's dream, the vast universe was dotted with twinkling stars.

Star's body lay in the very center, and the will of the intellect Eve was repairing her.

This wasn't the first time Eve had encountered this situation, but this time it was particularly tricky.

Xing's body is not simply injured, like bleeding from a spot or having a cut, but rather her overall life force is being lost.

This was something Eve had never seen before.

But this didn't stump Eve. Just like editing program code, she used life force as a filler and typed out the missing life force in Xing's body bit by bit.

As Eve was carrying out this task methodically, a voice suddenly came to her ear.

"Hmm... what's that sound?" Eve frowned slightly.

She was searching for the source of the sound.

"A voice? Who? That one? Which one?"

"Calm down. Calm down. This time. Next time?"

“Tell me who you are,” Eve said sternly.

Xing's body is here, and her clone is also here, with absolute control over it. How could she not find the source of the sound?

But Eve couldn't actually sense where the sound was coming from.

"Who? Who is it? You...I...who am I?"

"Shattered. Lost. Wanting... to be whole."

"Go to sleep. Go to sleep. I shouldn't have disturbed you."

Under Eve's persistent questioning, the voice became more urgent.

He mumbled a couple of things in a blurry way, and then disappeared completely.

Eve was now even more confused.

What exactly was that sound?

the next day.

Eve opened her eyes.

After the voice disappeared, Eve did not rest, but continued to repair Xing's body.

"You're awake. You've been sleeping for quite a while," Danheng's voice came.

"Have you been up for a long time?"

“It’s been like this for a while.” Danheng nodded. “It’s too bright outside, I can’t sleep soundly… The sky has been this bright ever since we arrived in the Holy City.”

"Can't sleep soundly? Really?" Eve was skeptical.

Danheng slept very quickly yesterday.

"Ahem, anyway, how was your rest?" Dan Heng changed the subject.

"I heard a voice in my dream."

Eve told Danheng about what she had dreamed about yesterday.

Dan Heng was puzzled. "A voice? What's going on? You're currently occupying a star's body. Is it the voice of the star core again, or...?"

"At first I also suspected it was the Voice of the Star Core, but after careful investigation I found it wasn't."

“That sounds like an external voice,” Eve shook her head.

"Perhaps this strange dream is also related to the rules of this world," Dan Heng pondered.

"By the way, do you have a way to contact the train?" Danheng continued to ask.

"I'll give it a try."

Eve closed her eyes and activated the intelligence engine.

Soon, Eve's consciousness broke through the layers of mist and arrived in the sky of Onpharos, but when she wanted to go further, she was stopped by something unknown.

"Unfortunately, we still can't get in touch." Eve opened her eyes and shook her head helplessly.

"So it really didn't work?" Dan Heng said, somewhat disappointed.

"In the worst-case scenario, the entrance to Onphalus is a one-way door, meaning you can only go in but not out."

"So we need to be prepared to break the one-way channel," Eve continued.

Just then, their phones received a message.

[Onfaros Welcoming Group]

Bai'er: You two, have you rested well?

Star (Eve): I'm doing well after resting.

Bai E: That's good. The rest room in the Marble Palace is quite nice.

Danheng: The room is very nice, and it's very comfortable to rest here. Is there anything you'd like to discuss with us?

Bai'er: It's good news!

Bai'er: Teacher Tian has found the location of Suspended Edge City. Let's quickly gather at the Golden Baths of Marble Palace and prepare to attack Nicardoli!

Bai'er: Ah, you can rest a little longer, there's no rush.

Bai'e: Not in such a hurry.

...............

After reading the message, Danheng looked at Eve.

"Just as you predicted." Danheng now believed Eve's words.

Just as Eve said, there's still a tough battle to fight today.

"Let's go." Eve stretched.

Golden Baths.

"You really did come."

When Bai E saw Eve and Dan Heng, he gave them a look of approval.

Just as he guessed, both of them came.

Wan Di, standing to the side, crossed his arms and sneered, "Hmph... to really entrust one's fate to two strangers, I wonder if it's madness or stupidity."

"Maybe it's both. Wan Di, you should make more friends." Bai E teased with a smile.

Aglaia coughed. "Heroes, please be quiet."

“Tian sent back a message: For the first time in many years, we have dispelled the fog surrounding Suspended Peak and pinpointed its location.”

"The long-awaited moment for the Golden Blood has finally arrived. The path ahead is clear: defeat the raging 'Spear of Divine Wrath,' the Titanic Nikkadori of Strife, and bring the flames of 'Strife' back to Ohmar, adding fuel to the miracle foretold by the gods."

"The mission is arduous, and I must listen to everyone's voices to decide who will go on the mission."

"If you all have suggestions in mind, now is the time to announce them."

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