Chapter 1223: Chapter 53: Breaking Through the Fog (Filling the Gap Mega Chapter Combo)_6

Lin Xian couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.

Since Chu Anqing transformed into blue stardust and vanished, a year had already passed.

The research on the Millennium Stakes had been stuck in a dead end.

But now,

there was finally some progress.

This was truly a hard-fought result…

The more you understand, the closer you get to the truth; the closer you get to the truth, the more hope there is to bring Chu Anqing back!

Afterward,

Lin Xian explained Zhao Yingjun’s “hibernation to the future” plan to Liu Feng.

Liu Feng also approved:

“This really is… the last resort when there’s no other way.”

“Honestly, I don’t mind either. Lin Xian, here in this era, I have no ties–no parents, no wife, no children. If you’re truly planning to hibernate and go to the future, I will gladly accompany you.”

“For someone like me, living in any era is the same. You’re my best friend, the one who pulled me out of the quagmire of despair. Wherever you go, I’ll follow.”

“In fact, hibernating to the future might even be more advantageous for my research on the cosmic constant 42. My only remaining wish is to fulfill Qi Qi’s last wish–to completely crack the cosmic constant and give her soul some peace.”

“But you all…”

Liu Feng looked at Lin Xian, hesitating:

“You have parents, families, children. To willingly give up everything and hibernate to the future in such circumstances–it really is an enormous sacrifice.”

“Some sacrifices are necessary.”

Lin Xian said calmly:

“Throughout history, countless loyal martyrs have sacrificed their lives for peace, for their countries, for the well-being of future generations. How can we shrink back when sacrifice lands upon our shoulders?”

“In times of war, which warrior had no parents? No family? No children? It’s just that now, in times of peace, many think that extinction, sacrifice, and responsibility are things far removed from themselves…”

“But someone has to stand at the front. This is a battle that must be fought sooner or later. If we don’t fight, it will be our children, our grandchildren, and their descendants who will have to fight.”

“If Einstein’s vision of the future is truly false, and the future I saw is true–human extinction, the World-Ending White Light–all of it real…”

Lin Xian’s gaze was serious, his tone resolute:

“Then Zhao Yingjun and I have no choice but to shoulder the responsibility!”

Liu Feng showed an expression of admiration:

“Zhao Yingjun really is a remarkable woman. No wonder Huang Que can be so brave and decisive… After all, she herself is Zhao Yingjun.”

“It seems that no matter how the world changes, no matter how time and space shift, there are always things that remain unaltered.”

Lin Xian smiled:

“I am also very thankful to Zhao Yingjun. Whenever I feel lost or hesitant, she helps me through those moments.”

“She once told me…”

“That if we were just ordinary people, we could indulge in the present, live for the moment, ignore the calamities of the future and care nothing about the fate of human civilization–because we wouldn’t possess the ability to make a difference, and history does not blame those without power.”

“But if we do have the ability to save the world and alter humanity’s destiny, how could we possibly turn a blind eye and do nothing?”

“Great power comes with great responsibilities, a truth that applies equally to every genius blessed with extraordinary minds. We bear the duties and obligations for history and civilization–”

“[When one possesses the ability that no one else has, they are naturally required to accomplish the tasks that no one else can. This is the true meaning of being a genius, not wasting intelligence and talent solely on indulgent pleasures.]”

Liu Feng stood up and looked at Lin Xian with a comforting smile:

“That’s why I was moved by you back then and decided to follow you to the East Sea.”

“I’ll do everything I can to support you, don’t worry. I’ll make sure to finalize the positioning module for the Time Shuttle Machine soon, and notify you immediately.”

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The days of waiting passed slowly, yet quickly.

Lin Xian still devoted himself each day to searching the Ninth Dreamland’s terrain by motorcycle, using the East Sea as the center point, and covering a radius of 1000 kilometers in different directions each day.

He found nothing.

Nothing.

Nothing at all.

Another month went by in the blink of an eye.

Lin Xian flipped over a page of the calendar on his desk and arrived at March 2025. His gaze landed on tomorrow’s date.

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow was Tang Xin’s death anniversary.

Although Du Yao’s research had yet to make a breakthrough, Lin Xian had already arranged with her long ago to visit Tang Xin’s grave on this anniversary.

Du Yao had many words she wanted to share with Tang Xin, and so did Lin Xian.

Thus, the next morning.

Lin Xian boarded a private car and first went to the research institute to pick up Du Yao. Together, they rode in a business car heading towards Hang City.

By the time the two of them arrived at the field where Tang Xin’s grave mound was, there were traces of burned offerings around, and yellow paper caught in the dry grass that hadn’t been fully cleaned away.

Clearly, Tang Xin’s family had visited earlier in the morning to carry out their memorials.

Du Yao placed a bouquet of lilies before the grave mound.

She stood up.

And said many things.

Lin Xian stood silently behind her, listening quietly. When Du Yao finished, he also reported some news to Tang Xin.

He had finally found the true mastermind behind everything and had thoroughly avenged Tang Xin.

Afterward,

Came a long silence.

Lin Xian and Du Yao stood gazing at the flower-laden grave mound, without speaking.

Finally…

After some hesitation, Du Yao turned around:

“Actually, there’s a question I’ve been wanting to ask you for a long time.”

“Go ahead.” Lin Xian responded faintly.

“I know that, given your current circumstances, bringing this up might feel inappropriate… and won’t have much of a positive impact. That’s why I’ve held back until now.”

“It’s okay.”

Lin Xian kept his gaze fixed on the lilies swaying gently in the wind:

“Whatever it is, just ask. Since you’re bringing it up in this setting, it must be about Tang Xin, right?”

“I saw you hesitating and struggling earlier; just say what you want to say. I’ll tell you everything I can.”

Du Yao blinked, looking into Lin Xian’s eyes:

“Tang Xin said once that you actually didn’t remember the time you wrapped her in your jacket to shield her and helped her out. Now… do you remember it?”

Lin Xian closed his eyes.

And shook his head helplessly:

“I’m sorry. I wish I could remember. I know that moment was very important to Tang Xin. But… I’ve tried for so long–so very long–and still, I don’t recall anything.”

“I’m not blaming you.”

Du Yao said softly:

“That’s just how memories are. How could anyone remember every little detail clearly? And Tang Xin never held it against you either. We all understand–unless something carves itself deeply into memory, most things will inevitably be forgotten.”

“Still, in the last phone call she had with me, Tang Xin was very confident. She said that once you saw the [gift] she’d prepared for you, you’d definitely remember what happened that day.”

“But judging by your current state, you probably haven’t seen the gift she meticulously prepared for you, right?”

She lifted her gaze, meeting Lin Xian’s eyes:

“Lin Xian, do you want to know…”

“What Tang Xin’s gift for you was?”

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