The insights derived from the silver light sphere, closely adhered to my spirit, help me find the correct path within the chaotic space-time maze.

Unlike the insights Xuanming gave me, the experience block Xugou gave me enabled me to grasp all of its contents instantly.

This also appears to be the effect of Xugou's superpower. I recall, back when we were at the Luoshan Branch Base, Xugou had pasted historical cuts into the present—this demonstrates that his superpower involves not only "cutting" but also "pasting." What manifests now is the power to paste his insights onto others.

Since it is not about forcefully integrating his subjective experiences into others' consciousness, but merely anchoring them to the surface of their consciousness, it doesn't create negative spiritual impacts. However, perhaps due to this, my understanding of this insight inevitably feels superficial.

Even though we both understand how to navigate the space-time maze, Xugou might traverse it smoothly whereas I might face more difficulties. To describe it, it's like playing a computer game; even if I learn the spectacular moves of game masters, replicating them perfectly during actual gameplay is challenging. Still, it's significantly better than nothing; an imitation should also be somewhat feasible.

Having completed his task, Xugou bid us farewell and, dragging his frail body, flew away first, leaving the barrier surrounding the city.

Next, it's Little Bowl's turn.

Thanks to Xugou's guidance with his experience, I can now send Little Bowl back to the outside world. But before that, I have some questions.

"Little Bowl, you should understand the significant risk involved in helping Xugou 'resurrect' Ai Ye," I said.

"I understand. It's not a true resurrection; Ms. Ai Ye remains deceased," Little Bowl said, "It won't be apparent for several years, but after a long time, Mr. Xugou will truly experience the spiritual distinction between the dead and the living. He might harbor dissatisfaction and resentment towards us and attempt to really resurrect Ms. Ai Ye once more.

"However, this is the best solution known, especially for Mr. Xugou and Ms. Ai Ye. They couldn't coexist simultaneously before, but now they can communicate and interact like this. Thus, Mr. Xugou might eventually find satisfaction in this situation.

"I don't intend to deceive him about this matter. After leaving here, I'll clearly explain everything to him to avoid sowing seeds of discord in our relationship. After all, anyone with profound knowledge of mysticism can easily see through the issues. If we don't clarify beforehand, the enemy might point them out on future battlefields. That situation would be genuinely troublesome.

"Earlier, just to ensure he wholeheartedly helped Brother Zhuang Cheng overcome the chaotic space-time maze, indeed, I didn't lay out all the details beforehand... The time-space here is genuinely troublesome; if he hadn't offered his aid, we might not have found a solution regardless of the time spent."

After hearing her explanation, I shook my head.

"That's not what I wanted to say," I said, "Even if she remains a dead person, it is undoubtedly Ai Ye herself. Her personality will no longer grow or change; from another perspective, this can be seen as a unique spiritual state. Compared to an outcome where only one person can survive, I believe Xugou would be more willing to accept the current situation where they coexist.

"The problem is… Little Bowl, you cannot maintain Ai Ye's spirit communication state indefinitely, right?"

It's not that Little Bowl doesn't intend to continue maintaining Ai Ye's spirit communication state; there's an objective limit here.

To sustain Ai Ye's spirit communication state, two conditions are required: one is Little Bowl's Power of Righteous Heavenly and Earthly, and the other is the Power of Divine Seal Fragments.

Little Bowl may not always possess both, particularly the former.

If Little Bowl completes her mission as the Dream Avatar, her soul will automatically disintegrate due to the loss of a purpose for existence. Although I know the direction to strive for to keep Little Bowl existent, after that, Little Bowl will undoubtedly lose the soul components of Zhu Jiu and Zhu Shi. Among them, the power of the Righteous Heavenly and Earthly originates from the childhood aspect of Zhu Shi.

Without being the Dream Avatar, Little Bowl will no longer be the Divine Son, and be even less capable of maintaining Ai Ye's spirit communication.

Secondly, is the Power of Divine Seal Fragments. If one wishes to save the world while refusing Evangelical Institute's human sacrifice plan, ultimately all Divine Seal Fragments must be collected to fully repair the Divine Seal. At that time, Little Bowl will be unable to continue holding the fragments or using their power.

This part still offers some words. If there's a complete divine seal, naturally various concerns aren't needed, but what if the divine seal is obtained by someone outside us? On the other hand, I personally don't intend to save the world nor need to collect all fragments myself, even preventing those intending to gather all fragments to save the world, but if Little Bowl is no longer the Divine Son, even possessing divine seal fragments would prevent her from continuing Ai Ye's spirit communication.

It occurred to me this realization at this moment, and far smarter than I, Little Bowl must have realized it from the start.

Could it be she's planning to fool Xugou temporarily, only needing to bind him onto the campaign against the Evangelical Institute's vehicle, indifferent about what happens to Xugou and Ai Ye afterward?

Although this cold and insidious approach doesn't match Little Bowl's consistently demonstrated demeanor, instinctually, I think Little Bowl might commit such actions.

I didn't elaborate on my thoughts, and Little Bowl seemed to immediately grasp everything I was thinking, then said with a half-smile, "Brother Zhuang Cheng, what kind of person do you take me for... How could I do something so cruel to Mr. Xu Gou?"

"So what are you planning?" I asked curiously.

"Right now, Ms. Ai Ye isn't just a deceased summoned with the power of my Divine Seal Fragment; she's also an awareness running with a part of Mr. Xu Gou's soul," Little Bowl said. "Although for a long time, she still needs to rely on my Divine Seal Fragment's power to maintain her existence, as long as it's been running long enough, she can naturally break free of my support and constraints, transforming into the intrinsic awareness of that soul part—just like grafting between plants. This is something I plan to tell Mr. Xu Gou a little later.

"By then, even if I lose my identity as a Divine Son and the power of the Divine Seal Fragment, Ms. Ai Ye's awareness won't suddenly vanish from Mr. Xu Gou."

After thinking about it, I voiced a doubt: "Will it really transform into the awareness of that soul part, rather than that soul part having run Ms. Ai Ye's awareness for so long that it learned to simulate Ai Ye's awareness?"

In that case, it might not be Ai Ye who becomes a second personality for Xu Gou, but Xu Gou who splits into a second personality much like Ai Ye.

Little Bowl shook her head and said: "In other cases, it might indeed turn out like that, but Ms. Ai Ye is different. Don't forget, Ms. Ai Ye was originally an indispensable cornerstone for the current Mr. Xu Gou, from the beginning she was the intrinsic awareness of that soul part."

It seems that the "resurrection" of Ai Ye truly involves a synthesis of many special conditions to achieve.

Merely to revive an ordinary person, such elaborate measures are required, and in the end, it wasn't even a true resurrection... In that sense, what Little Bowl described seems like a consolation prize.

I accepted this theory and said, "So you've already arranged 'after-sales service' for Xu Gou over there."

"Of course. Brother Zhuang Cheng, you actually misunderstood me as such an irresponsible bad girl, I'm really hurt." Little Bowl said with a smile.

"It's my fault. I will definitely make it up to you." I earnestly said.

"As long as you can come back alive from the battles to come, it's the greatest gift in my heart." Little Bowl said seriously, "So, I also don't find it convenient to continue staying on the battlefield, or else I'll just continue being a burden to you. Send me out, Brother Zhuang Cheng."

"Alright, see you later." I said.

Little Bowl nodded vigorously.

Then, I summoned flames. The orange-red flames enveloped Little Bowl completely, and then dissipated. She was sent back to Luoshan Headquarters by me.

I turned around, heading toward the direction from which the mana fluctuations of Water Navy Xuanwu were emanating, deep within the city center area.

Despite the significant spatial and temporal changes here, the core logic hasn't differed much from the beginning. The rules are strict in and lax out, so the further you move away from the city center, the fewer difficulties you encounter; conversely, the deeper you move into the city center, the easier it is to get lost.

Of course, this is based on having the guidance of Xu Gou's experience. Without it, you'd get lost whether going out or in. Currently, Water Navy Xuanwu is probably in such a state.

While moving, I continuously infused flame charging into the Ash Weapon. After the battles with Xuanming and with Xu Gou and the five Meng Zhang avatars, the Ash Weapon had lost a significant amount of flame stock.

Fortunately, the flame depletion in the Ash Weapon is limited to battle times, and during non-battle times, the flames recover very quickly. After just a short while, the flame stock has replenished almost fully, back to a level ready for battle.

At the same time, I approached the area where Water Navy Xuanwu was located.

Just as I can sense him, he should also be able to sense me now. I can clearly feel a heavy gaze fall on me. The traits between the Vermilion Bird Inheritor and the Xuanwu Inheritor mismatch not only in terms of mana; his gaze seems to possess a unique suppressive power that puts me at a disadvantage.

Yet, inside, I felt a sense of reunion. Although I only knew Water Navy Xuanwu for a day, his stance of holding firm to promises until the end of his life left a deep impression on me. To put it plainly, I respect him. He stands as a different model in my heart compared to Xuanming.

I stood in the middle of a street, suddenly, from a corner of the street, a black water cannon shot out with a roar, coming to attack me.

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