"No! Brother Feng! You're not it! I'm sure it's absolutely different from you!" The boy shook his head, seemingly trying hard to deny the feeling he gave him, differing from what it gives to people.

"How is it different?"

"I don't know, I really admire you, Brother Feng, but I trust the Revenge Shadow Rider even more."

"I see... You must be quite disappointed then."

The boy nodded in agreement, saying, "Although I'm very glad to have met you."

"Perhaps this is the sentiment of many people. When it removes its veil of mystery, what's left is a shell, real and abstract, not meeting the expectations in people's hearts. After all, each of us longs for the good, yet everyone has troubles, even it."

"It, the Revenge Shadow Rider?"

"Yes."

"It has troubles too?"

"Surely, just like its name of revenge."

Feng Yi's thoughts momentarily drifted to the Colonial Planet 103 where he lived as a child...

The Colonial Planet was desolate, full of scars from the ravages of war. He had witnessed the death of passersby time and again, yet this did not numb Feng Yi's resolute heart. On the contrary, he remained silent.

Until one day, until a certain day, the Federal Army's passion moistened Feng Yi's eyes. From then on, he had an idol—a soldier—and from then on, he had a goal, to join the army. From then on, the world had the Revenge Shadow Rider.

"Revenge... Shadow Rider..."

The boy's soft murmur interrupted Feng Yi's fleeting thoughts.

"Yes, you can consider the Revenge Shadow Rider as someone who abandons everything, seeking only battle and revenge."

"Isn't that the legendary dark transformation?"

"Dark transformation... That's not wrong. Back then, I lived under the shadow of war and hatred until one day, I saw through certain truths, I guess that's what's called an awakening."

"Awakening, because of what?"

"Because... what is it..." Feng Yi was half pondering, half questioning as he said, "These words you cannot understand yet. But because there are things you want to protect, people become extraordinarily strong."

"Brother Feng, do you have people you want to protect?"

"Of course I do, as long as I'm here, I won't let my companions suffer any harm."

"Oh? Whom have you protected, I mean, in a more individual sense?"

"This... perhaps many."

Feng Yi shrugged, finding it difficult to remember just how many he had protected. Starting from before he lost his memory, he exerted every last bit of his spirit on the Binary Star, escaping with everyone through the Third Rhythm, originally deciding to have a good fight with the Bizarre.

Or should I go further back, starting from the eve of my first death? The memory of crossing four-dimensional space-time with Bai Zhexian to protect Xiu Yi remains vivid. After the crossing, Feng Yi led everyone away from the collapsing universe, appearing together in the Zodiac, and ultimately, he fell in that wind and snow.

"Talking about sacrificing youth, was it in commemoration of someone?"

"Yes, commemorating a senior sister of mine."

"Senior sister?"

"Yes! My senior sister was very nice, generous, enthusiastic, and beautiful, with extraordinary skills. She left a year ago."

"Left?"

"Yes, because of an accident." The boy's eyes were full of hope, seemingly recalling the past, saying: "My senior sister was the pride of the University of Mutual Cooperation. Regardless of sports or studies, she excelled. She was also the only genius in the West District to become the personal disciple of the Phantom Mentor Iserin."

"Iserin, huh..."

"Yes, the Phantom Mentor Iserin. My senior sister really admired her."

"I see..."

"But I'm not, Brother Feng. I admire the Revenge Shadow Rider."

"Why admire such a character?"

"Because it's strong, not just strong, it's very special." As for how it's special, the boy couldn't tell. However, everyone believed the Revenge Shadow Rider was different from everyone else. Perhaps there are countless strong people in the world, but the Revenge Shadow Rider is undoubtedly the most special one.

"Brother Feng, your Flame Dual Slash is very special. Can you tell me its secret? I know asking this is selfish, but I promise not to reveal the secret."

Feng Yi remained silent, tilting his head to stare at the boy for a long time. Underneath the mask were his deeply penetrating eyes, saying: "It's not really selfish, since you've said the Revenge Shadow Rider is my dark transformation version— You really need to know how to use it... And why is it dual slash? The dual slash cuts both the body and the soul, making it unbreakable."

"As for how to use it, due to different body types, the offensive strategy varies greatly. Simply put, it cannot be replicated. As you said—this is a move the dark Shadow Rider embodies for revenge, it's a fatal strike that forgoes defense—isn't it quite crazy?"

However, Feng Yi did not see any trace of disappointment in the boy's eyes, quite the opposite...

"So cool, Brother Feng!"

"Really? Well, you have a long journey ahead, do your best."

Watching the departing figure of the boy, Feng Yi helplessly shook his head, the Revenge Shadow Rider really led many astray, he began to mock himself.

"Brother Feng!" The boy suddenly halted and turned back, "I won't forget what you said."

"Ha, a straightforward fellow, but exceptionally honest."

"I didn't expect you to talk to a child for so long." Adams and others approached Feng Yi.

"Age, well, anyway, it's good to pass the time occasionally."

"What was the topic? I'm suddenly curious." Adams had a mischievous smile on his face.

"Trivial matters."

"You're very concerned about him, considering he's your close companion, I know you often come here." Looking at the marks on the tombstone, Adams said: "Feng Yi, every soldier of the Yate Federation is admirable. I understand your feelings, but now, I hope you can contribute to the government."

"Contribute..."

"Yes, through your power, your strength."

Feng Yi was noncommittal, "Are you holding another alliance meeting this hour?"

"Haha, nothing escapes you. Actually, I hope you can serve as a special instructor for the Federation to guide newcomers, even temporarily."

"Don't bother me with such troublesome matters."

"No, it's you and only you."

"What if I refuse?"

"Refuse or agree, you must consent regardless." Adams said sincerely, tears welling up in his gaunt old face...

This... can't be argued with this old man, a giant sweat drop formed on Feng Yi's forehead...

"How long?"

"The time might not be long, of course, I won't limit your freedom, at least from a certain aspect."

"Isn't this related to the meeting content?"

"Haha, I told you nothing escapes you."

"Hmm? Could the meeting content be."

"As you anticipated. From your previous descriptions, the Human Alliance can predict the future choices of the Titan Elf Clan. Perhaps the war won't cease, but it will persist in another form—Ultimately, they just want to proliferate, which doesn't conflict with human development."

At this point, Adams began to recount to Feng Yi the meeting process and their recent brief dialogue with the Titan Elf Clan...

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