"Hmph, are you just afraid we'll interfere with Elina's plans against the Balance Circle?" Dream Jia said discontentedly.
"Hey! We've not only taught the Balance Circle a lesson, making sure Elina won't dare provoke Lord Father easily again, but also prevented her from contemplating another assault on the Dark Space for a while. At the same time, we can stop those two Earth worlds from facing destruction. I really can't understand why you would refuse such an all-around beneficial choice," Mother Mold shrugged.
Hao Yun sighed heavily. Despite his reluctance to accept Mother Mold's suggestion, upon careful consideration, he realized her method might indeed be the best way to resolve all the issues at once. However, the more cautious Dao Lao asked with some concern, "But... Mold Auntie, what if Elina has already clashed with the Balance Circle by the time we return to the Spirit God Realm? What should we do then?"
"Yes, Mold Auntie. Also, if we can't prevent the purification of Hao Yun's Earth world by the time we return to the Spirit God Realm, what should we do? Could you please try harder to ensure we return to the Spirit God Realm before Elina launches her attack?" Dream Jia also expressed her worries.
"If the Balance Circle has already lost to Elina by the time you return to the Spirit God Realm, then that's her just deserts. Kekkeke! I can imagine how chaotic the Spirit God Realm would become the moment the Balance Circle is defeated. However, on the other hand, if Elina succeeds, I'll have to quickly think of the next strategy. Because once she controls the Spirit God Realm, she'll surely move against the Dark Space. Ugh! Those two annoying guys, no matter who wins, they'll give me a headache!" Mother Mold said, rubbing her temples with a pained expression.
Then, Mother Mold turned to Dream Jia and said, "As for those two Earth worlds... um, honestly, I haven't seriously thought about their issues. But if you manage to return at the critical moment before the Earth world is purified, I can only wish you good luck! Because I have no idea what dangers you might encounter during the process of the exchange between the two Earth worlds. I guess it won't be anything good, right?"
Dream Jia couldn't help but roll her eyes at Mother Mold, indicating that her answer didn't really address anything. At the same time, it conveyed that Mother Mold's irresponsible act of sending them back to the Spirit God Realm without ensuring their safety was unacceptable.
Mother Mold hurriedly explained, "Kekkeke! Don't blame me for this! You see, that's the Spirit God Realm, the base of the Balance Circle! I can't foresee what you'll encounter there, nor can I interfere recklessly with your experiences there. So, I can only wish you good luck! After all, besides great strength, achieving something also requires a lot of good luck. Isn't that so?"
Hao Yun and his companions were obviously dissatisfied with Mother Mold's reply, but what she said reflected the reality of the situation, so what could they do? However, Mother Mold's response made Hao Yun hesitate as he looked at the oval-shaped portal in the center of the field, now expanded to at least four meters high. Although Hao Yun had confidence in his luck during critical moments, it didn't mean he was relying on mere chance. It was precisely because of this that Hao Yun was filled with worry about the journey back to the Spirit God Realm this time.
"Ah! Mold Auntie! Please don't speak in such a cold manner! Not to mention whether our luck is enough or not, just from the standpoint of strength alone, the three of us are no match for Elina, right? So, Mold Auntie, could you please think of more ways for us? Otherwise, if we fail to complete the mission you and Guardian Uryll have entrusted us with, and Elina really defeats the Balance Circle, what should we do?" Dao Lao asked again in a pleading tone.
Mother Mold shook her head with pursed lips, indicating that the help she and Guardian Uryll had provided was already substantial. If they were to provide more valuable information to Hao Yun and his companions, it might cause big trouble for themselves and others by crossing the line. Furthermore, Mother Mold also mentioned that Hao Yun and his companions were the best solution she could think of to break the current deadlock. Therefore, she advised them not to bear too much mental burden. Because Mother Mold believed that even if Hao Yun and the others failed, she would seize the opportunity to find another way to deal with the Balance Circle and Elina.
In short, from Mother Mold's attitude, it was clear that she fundamentally didn't care whether Hao Yun and his companions lived or died. They were by no means Mother Mold's last resort with no other options, but merely the best solution she could think of under the current circumstances. If Hao Yun and his companions could successfully prevent Elina from delivering a devastating blow to the Balance Circle and ensure the Balance Circle received severe punishment, that would naturally be the best outcome. However, if they failed, Mother Mold would naturally come up with another countermeasure.
At this point, Hao Yun and his companions finally understood Mother Mold's calculation. However, even if they understood that they were considered expendable by Mother Mold, what could they do? Hao Yun sighed heavily, expressing that he could only accept this cruel reality. Because no matter what, he had to find a way to deal with Elina and help Earth World N38 and Earth NX escape from imminent disaster. Therefore, even if he became a pawn used by others, Hao Yun had to face difficulties head-on and seize this precious opportunity.
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Mother Mold seemed to see through Hao Yun's heavy expression, so she said, "Ah! Actually, I don't understand why you're so determined to save that Earth world? Because you're well aware that with the destruction of that Earth world, all the dead souls will return there. So why are you so determined to save their lives? Isn't it better to let them be purified during this purification task and grow into better beings in the next cycle?"
Hao Yun replied heavily, "Yes, humans will indeed have a chance to start anew after death. However, the civilization they created on that Earth will be completely destroyed. While the human civilization might be worthless to you, it's extremely important to me, someone who grew up in that world. In our Earth, there's a saying: 'Never forget one's roots.'"
"To maintain gratitude for the Earth that nurtured me is both a virtue and a crucial factor in my growth to this point. Therefore, I cannot stand idly by while the human civilization there falls. That place is my homeland, and those humans are my family. I don't think anyone would want to see their homeland and their family slaughtered by others, right? Auntie Mold, isn't this the reason why you don't want Elina to defeat the Balance Ring?" Hao Yun ended, not forgetting to ask back.
Mother Mold pursed her lips at Hao Yun's words, neither answering his question nor refuting it.
Hao Yun continued, "In our Earth, there's also a saying: 'With great power comes great responsibility.' So, as a member of that Earth, now that I possess abilities beyond ordinary humans, naturally, I should shoulder the mission of saving human civilization. Only by doing so can I face myself and this world without regrets."
At this point, Hao Yun's expression became resolute. "Although our Earth has deep-rooted flaws, you cannot deny that there are also many kind and innocent beings there. They shouldn't be collectively punished for the wrongs committed by malignant tumors. It's extremely unjust to them because they are simply striving to survive amidst the evils created by those tumors, living humbly on Earth."
"But have you ever considered that blindly obeying others' orders, being forced to do wrongs against one's conscience, or condoning the occurrence of evil deeds, is also a manifestation of those flaws?" Mother Mold calmly countered after hearing Hao Yun's words.
Hao Yun was stunned by this perspective. He hadn't thought about the human issue from this angle, which left him unsure how to respond to Mother Mold. Indeed, Hao Yun's temporary speechlessness stemmed from recognizing the truth in Mother Mold's statement.
Seeing Hao Yun blush, Mother Mold didn't know how to answer him for a moment. Instead, she chuckled and patted his shoulder. "Alright! Many things have their own reasoning depending on different perspectives and standpoints. After all, if you truly believe it's worth doing and feel no regrets about it, then strive for the future of those humans. After all, it's a necessary process."
Frowning, Hao Yun indicated he didn't understand what Mother Mold meant by "a necessary process." Could it be that Mother Mold intended to subtly convey some information to him? Hao Yun brightened up and looked at Mother Mold, about to inquire carefully about what she meant. However, Mother Mold seemed to think she had said enough and promptly pushed Hao Yun towards the center of the teleportation array.
"Alright! Don't think too much! Trust your intuition, make what you think is the right choice, and then work hard to prove that your choice is correct! Remember, I have great confidence in you! Maybe someday in the future, we'll have a chance to cooperate again! Hehehe!" Mother Mold urged Hao Yun and the others to quickly stand in the center of the array, smiling mysteriously at Hao Yun as she spoke.
"Cooperate? What does that mean?" Hao Yun asked, turning back after standing in the center of the array.
Mother Mold, however, wasn't prepared to answer that question. She continued to instruct, "The three of you must relax on the way back and remember to breathe. Although using this thing for teleportation may make you uncomfortable at first, once you adapt, you'll realize how exhilarating it feels! Hehehe!"
As Mother Mold spoke, more magical energy began to gather inexplicably towards the teleportation array. With the gathered magical energy flowing faster and faster towards the center of the array's portal, the low murmurs from the attendants standing around the array grew louder and more devilish. The weather over the small beach where Hao Yun and the others stood darkened once again, with raging winds blowing sand and dust so fiercely that the three could no longer keep their eyes open.
With a crisp snap from Mother Mold's fingers, the magical wind and sand enveloped Hao Yun and the others, swept away by a powerful suction force into the portal. Soon after, the teleportation array rapidly collapsed toward the center until it completely disappeared. Following this, the beach that had just been ravaged by the wind returned to calmness. The attendants kneeling around the array ceased their devilish chanting and returned to their original positions, no longer making any sound.
Mother Mold looked satisfied at the beach, now restored to its normal state. She touched her abdomen and sighed, "Ah, finally finished the job! Hey, I said, stop the coffee pot once it's done brewing! After eating and drinking so much just now, I need to move around a bit! Otherwise, my figure will be ruined! Hehehe!"
With that, Mother Mold turned and walked straight into the emerald-green seawater. She removed her thin black veil, revealing her perfect bikini-clad figure once more to nature. Mother Mold took a deep breath of the fresh sea breeze blowing towards her before diving into the sea and disappearing without a trace.
Just as Mother Mold had reminded them, once Hao Yun and the others entered the portal, they immediately felt the pressure that one experiences during a high-speed descent. Fortunately, all three had extensive flying experience, enough to help them quickly adapt to the high gravity acceleration generated during the rapid descent. However, the dark purple-black magical energy still enveloped them, making them suffer intensely at this moment.