noffsinger Chapter 458: You kid, are you still using me to whip my corpse?
Chapter 458: You kid, are you still using me to whip my corpse?
The cliffs are high and there are dead trees everywhere.
A strange river originated at the end of Han Yu's vision, with an interrupted waterfall on it, tumbling and extending to his feet.
"Look carefully, the color of the river seems to be changing." Han Yu observed.
It must be Silk's spiritual world!
These rivers are all constructed by the energy in each other's bodies. The closer to the downstream, the deeper and darker they are.
"Such a strong power of the abyss."
[Yes, this is Silkock's mind world, also known as the Soul Dream Narrow Space]
A strange creature emitting starlight suddenly appeared beside Han Yu!
[It seems like we are meeting for the first time. I can feel the powerful and majestic power in you. Perhaps only you can help her.]
"She and I were just doing a deal, not helping each other." Han Yu interrupted.
These words startled the strange little creature in front of him.
【All right】
[That accident weakened her strength, allowing me to break free and bring you here.]
"Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?" Although this question is asked knowingly, the key is not to miss a step~
This strange creature speaks crisply, just like a little girl standing in front of you, talking to you in a soft voice.
"Isn't this the self that Si Keke has buried deep inside his heart?" Han Yu thought.
Just as Han Yu said, this strange creature is indeed a reflection of Si Keke's mind, the carefree girl who wants to explore the universe.
And the voice of this little guy is actually the voice of Silkcock when he was a child, which is very easy to distinguish.
"Well... before I take you to find her, I want to ask you something."
How do you feel as the first person to visit this place?
"I can only feel that this river is the embodiment of the power within Silkcock."
"However, these cliffs and mists represent the changes in her heart at this moment."
After hearing Han Yu's speech, the strange creature paused and didn't know how to continue for a moment.
In other words, say what others say so that they have nothing to say.
You are very smart, but...
"However, whenever the water surface reflects the image of the past that she hates, she will use reason as a weapon to cut through the water and the rocks, as if saying goodbye to the failed past."
Han Yu continued, and the strange creature smiled awkwardly.
[You really understand her. If time could go back, maybe we would be friends.]
This brings us to Silkock's teacher, Surtloch.
He once said, "Until you can trap indifferent emotions, kill your fragile self, and become the complete master of that body."
Then Silkcock has always adhered to the philosophy implemented by his master.
"It's not the first time I've experienced failure and loss of power."
“If you hit rock bottom, get back up and keep climbing until you become stronger.”
This is what Si Ke Ke said to Han Yu, and it is almost the same as the plot.
"Let's go, take me to see her." Han Yu said in a deep voice.
[Enter here and I will help you reach the other side]
After saying that, a blue and white halo appeared in front of the strange creature, signaling Han Yu to enter.
"No need to bother."
Han Yu moved and instantly arrived on the other side.
【All right】
The little creature spoke in a depressed tone, as if he could not help in any way.
After passing through a stone gate, a picture appeared in Han Yu's eyes.
Si Ke Ke stood on a beach with lifeless eyes, but Han Yu recognized this place.
Painted on the beach is the Sustainer of Heavenly Law, the ruler of space.
[This is Silkcock. He noticed her presence, but after some hesitation, he chose to leave indifferently.]
This beach is actually below the Star-Picking Cliff, where Ying entered Teyvat.
"I really miss it." Han Yu took a deep breath.
【Have you been here too?】
"I've been there. That's where my dream began. Let's go." Han Yu would teleport every few steps, making it almost impossible for the strange creature to catch up.
[She is a stowaway of this world, and does not want to be contaminated by the cause and effect of this world]
"Is it related to karma..."
Han Yu finally understood that he was essentially one of the Adventers and not a native of this world. No wonder Si Ke Ke did not refuse to help him.
There was another memory, about the teachings Surtloch gave to Silkock after she grew up.
The general meaning is that I have taught you everything I can, and the rest of the journey is up to you.
The previous part was full of nonsense, but there was one thing Surtloch said that was correct.
“Go meet new friends and start your own journey.”
"Put away the broken past and paint a new future."
At the very end, Surtloch said that he would come one day in the future and destroy everything that Silkock had built.
"Come on, Surtloch, I see you've been dealt with by me before you even get here." Han Yu laughed with a hint of sarcasm.
"You're right that fear is the secret of human evolution, but emotions make people stronger."
“Emotion is like a catalyst. Even ordinary people who are powerless can do anything for the one they love.”
Hearing Han Yu say this, the strange creature suddenly started sobbing.
[That’s very well said]
Finally, Han Yu was brought to his destination. Si Ke Ke was suspended in the air with her beautiful eyes closed.
"You were brought here anyway."
Silkcock said in a deep voice.
"Okay, you two should have a good chat. What's the problem with you?"
I hope someone witnesses our quarrel
[I originally thought that the yellow-haired traveler was the best witness for each other]
[But when I really got to know him, I found that Hanyu was more suitable than I expected.]
The strange creature looked at Han Yu.
"The emotions suppressed by reason are the prison in Silkcock's heart. The past and memories you left behind eventually became part of this little thing."
"What a strong heart." Han Yu couldn't help but admire Si Ke Ke's heart. No wonder she was predicted to become Surtr Loki's disciple.
Han Yu had some vague guesses in his mind.
"Even if Surtlodge doesn't act according to the prophecy and doesn't save Silkcock, it's still possible."
"But the most important thing is that he discovered the strength and perseverance hidden in Silkcock's heart."
"From the perspective of Surtloch, a girl like this is qualified to be a strong person."
There is also a most important link, that is, [Tao]
Even Surtloch himself probably didn't want to face up to his own truth, so Silk became a test subject.
Experiment to see if this path is feasible.
When a person becomes strong enough, he will become confused and anxious.
By then, that person will have found a path that suits him, a path that will allow him to continue to become stronger!
"So Surtlodge is secretly observing Silkcock to see if this path is feasible."
Thinking of this, Han Yu recalled the scene when he was severely injured by Si Ke Ke.
And the appearance of Surtrloch is not a coincidence.
If Surtloch hadn't let Sicock kill him, what would have happened to Han Yu?
"So, you wanted to find the path you longed for from your apprentice's shadow, so you sent her to kill me."
As a result, Si Ke Ke thought that Han Yu was dead and his mission was completed, but Surt Rocky never expected this.
"I'm still alive, and I ended up killing you."
"You sent Silkcock to kill me so that she could bring fear to me and witness fear. From the beginning, you wanted your apprentice to become you, so as to reflect whether this path is feasible."
Han Yu sneered, it was really ridiculous.
"Fear has turned into arrogance. Why don't you go find that fortune teller and have him tell you another fortune? Maybe you'll win."
If Surtloch heard these words, he would probably jump out of his grave. It's so infuriating!
So Han Yu sat quietly aside, watching Silkock's inner and outer monologue...