I...... Why are you still alive?

When the whirlpool of roots swallowed him, Tang Hao seemed to see the whole world, the endless river as bright as the Milky Way was horizontally in front of him, and he himself seemed to be in the center of the universe, where everything in the world was held...... The power of magic, the power of gods, the legends of heroes, and countless mysteries that have never been known.

There is everything that magicians seek, and there is even everything that heroes pursue, and everything that humans seek, and you can get everything by reaching out to yourself in such a treasure trove.

And yet—

While seeing, he also loses the ability to think.

The root, the mysterious origin of the entire Moon World, also brings together the mystery of the entire world, its power is not something that humans can control, and even, any existence with life is impossible. Even if the magician can comprehend the magic from its mystery when he reaches the root, it is only a trembling in the sea, whether it is a magician, a true ancestor, a heroic spirit, a god, or something else, they are all humble as ants in front of the root.

He remembered that Yakumo had told him such a sentence.

"The world is endless, and the power of the individual can never surpass the world, because it is with the world that there is an individual, and even if the power of the individual changes the world, it is only the benevolence of the world. Whether it is gods, demons, demons, or demons, even if their power is strong enough to shatter the entire world, it is only because they are bound to their personal world and cannot see the real world, so they attract the illusion...... No individual power can transcend the world unless you can become the world yourself. ”

For this sentence, Tang Hao could understand the general meaning at the beginning, but he had no way of knowing what kind of mystery it contained, and now, looking at the root cause in front of him, he seemed to have a little more understanding.

If we want to transcend the world, the power of the individual must be above the root, but the knowledge of the root cannot be contained by any individual life, and this relationship creates an absolutely impossible equivalence.

Therefore, even if he came to the root, it didn't mean anything to Tang Hao.

Chaowen said, can you die at night?

Perhaps for the seeker, for the magicians of this world, it is okay to be able to get to the root of the inquiry, and to die. But he is not a seeker, he just wants to live, what the root represents, what kind of power the root has, he never desires.

However, those who force do not get it, but those who do not ask are in it.

When he watched his body melt like a spirit child, and when he watched Yu Ji's limbs turn into pieces and disappear, Tang Hao knew that everything was over, and death came so suddenly that people didn't even have time to lament and suffer.

Everything will turn into dust in the roots...... Perhaps, not even dust.

It was supposed to be like this.

So, why are you still alive?

"We ...... Still alive? ”

Also puzzled by this is Yu Ji, she looked at her intact body, her face was also full of surprise, obviously entered the inside of the root, but the person who should have died miraculously survived, it was incredible.

"Yes, it's even more exaggerated than a miracle, but even if we live, we won't be able to get out."

“…… You're so stupid. Yu Ji raised her head, and her red eyes fell on Tang Hao's face, "You could have left, why did you jump down?" ”

"What about you? The target of Chi's death was not you, so why did you replace me? ”

"I ...... It's just a knee-jerk act. ”

"Me too."

"Do you regret it?"

"Sort of. After all, I'm not a saint, nor am I the kind of person who can sacrifice everything for love, and I haven't lived enough, it's really not worth dying in a place like this, but ...... Even if I had to do it all over again, I think I'd make the same choice. ”

“…… Even if we're alive now, we'll be dead soon, right? ”

"Hmm."

“……”

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know, the mood is a little complicated......" Yu Ji shook her head, "Actually, I've lived enough, life and death have long been downplayed, and it doesn't matter where I die, but if I really want to die, I will still be a little sad." On the other hand, I was a little happy to see you jump down without hesitation to save me...... Sad and happy, how can I deal with this feeling? ”

“…… Just smile and you're good to go. ”

"Really?"

"Perhaps, after all, children who love to laugh are never too lucky."

"Lie to you, we're out of luck."

"That's true, maybe we didn't laugh enough."

"I don't want to stay all day hahaha."

"Yes, if you laugh too much, you will be made into a video and moved to Station B for entertainment, and finally make your debut as a comedian."

“……”

Yu Ji didn't speak, and before she knew it, the two of them had hugged each other, and the feeling of hugging was the same as in reality, Tang Hao's hands were caressing Yu Ji's back, it was still the same smooth and soft, and even the tip of his nose was intoxicatingly fragrant, which made Tang Hao even more crying and laughing, his body could still have a physiological reaction because of this.

Something must be wrong, right?

Is it really an animal that thinks with its lower body?

Tang Hao didn't know that because Yakumo Zi's negotiation made the root block the instinct to transmit the mystery to them, so that their state in the root was no different from in reality, so he couldn't help but feel a little autistic about the fact that Ming Ming was about to die, and Ming Ming's brain was constantly impacted by the mystery of the root, and he could still give birth to ** himself.

Damn, this is too vulgar, even Long Aotian ten years ago didn't dare to write like that!

But then again, you're going to die anyway, so it doesn't matter what you do, right?

Suddenly, Yu Ji's voice came from his ears, "I'm going to die soon, what do you want to do now?" ”

"I want to have sex."

“…… Are you sick? ”

"It's just a normal physiological reaction, I heard that before people die, ** will suddenly be very vigorous, I didn't believe it before, but now I believe it, but this situation should only appear when the body is normal, like the kind of situation where the stomach is cut open and the intestines flow all over the ground, it should not be able to give birth to **."

"That'...... Do you want to do it? ”

"You're broken too?"

"I'm going to die anyway......"

"Forget it, after all, we will become part of the root after we die, so if we do it, and the root becomes pregnant, how bad is this, if someone touches the root in the future, their three views will be broken, so let's keep a little purity for future generations."

"We ...... Is it really impossible to get out? ”

"If the phone is still there, you can go out, but it's a pity ......"

"That's a real pity."

"yes, Red Death is too witty."

Now, Tang Hao finally understands why Chi Zhisheng would tear off his clothes first when attacking him. The guy had been following him, and had apparently seen that he had used his phone to block the Cúchulainn Treasure, which contained a chat room that it could not parse, perhaps because of this consideration, and as a result, he didn't even have this last resort.

Right now, there is really no way to do it except quietly wait for death!

However, there should not be no way to think about it...... Since they are still alive in the roots, if they can hold on to waiting for reinforcements to arrive...... Yakumo Murasaki should already know his own situation, although this is the root, but ...... If it's Yakumo Murasaki, it should be fine, right?

But how do you get in touch with her?

I even lost my phone, really...... Is there no way at all?

Although he said such and such nonsensical words, Tang Hao's mind had been thinking about the way to be saved, but the final conclusion was hopeless, at least there was no way on his side, unless Yakumo Zi could take the initiative to enter the root cause and find them.

But—

Does Yakumo have that kind of strength?

Will she be able to get to the roots?

During the Fourth Holy Grail War, Yakumo Purple couldn't crush the jewel Weng in the face of it, just repelled it, and even if it was as strong as the gem Weng was like an ant in front of the root, then Yakumo Purple ......

"What's that?"

Suddenly, Yu Ji's voice sounded in his ears, pulling Tang Hao out of his thoughts.

"Huh?" Seeing the surprised look in Yu Ji's eyes, he subconsciously looked in that direction, only to see ...... As if in the infinite starry sky, a green light flew towards this direction like a meteor.

"Yes...... Yakumo Purple? ”

Tang Hao's eyes suddenly lit up, he would appear at such a time, if it was a person, it should only be Yakumo Zi, right?

It can't be a natural phenomenon inside the roots, right?

"Is that you? A lost person lost in the roots? ”

The green light soon came to the two of them, like a fog that made it difficult to see, but what fell on the ears of the two was a girl's voice.

The crisp and unfamiliar sound sounds very young, like a lark in the sky, and like the sound of a clear spring flowing through the valley...... Of course, this can't be Yakumo's voice.

"You ......"

Tang Hao looked at the green light in front of him, and a name burst out of his mind - Shatiao Love Song!

In his cognition, there are only two women who can freely enter and exit the roots, the root style and the sand strip love song, he has heard the sound of the two ceremonies a long time ago, and it is relatively low, which makes people feel her calm and reliable, even if it is replaced by the root personality, her voice will not be much different.

The sound coming from the green light was even more erratic, and it was obvious that it could not be the root type.

Well, it's most likely that it's the Sand Strip Love Song.

It's just that Tang Hao can't be sure yet, after all, the reason why Shatiao Aige didn't appear here, even if it was really her, it was unknown whether it was a blessing or a curse for himself and Yu Ji.

It is true that Tang Hao likes the face of Sand Tiao Aige. Whether it is appearance or temperament, Sand Strip Aige can be called a top beautiful girl, compared to Yu Ji and Youzhu, it is not much better, except for A, he has poked his good ball area in all aspects, but ...... This guy's personality is also the worst, even the beasts of the Killing House and Gaithia are not as terrible as her, and Illya, who also has three wrong views, is even more trivial compared to her.

What will happen?

Tang Hao secretly inhaled and nodded, "Yes, we are indeed trapped here, can you take us out?" ”

"Well, yes, of course I can ......"

From the other party's tone, Tang Hao didn't feel hostility, and revealed quite confidence, which made him happy in his heart, but then, "But I can only take one person away, and the other will be swallowed by the root, so, who do you want to live?" ”

Tang Hao's face suddenly changed, "Why?" ”

"Because getting to the root comes at a cost. Since you are here, you must be related to magic, then you should know that the so-called magic is just a kind of equivalent exchange, and the root is also the same, and throughout the ages, any magician who arrives here must pay a price, without exception. ”

"The price is life?"

"That's right, the root allows humans to enter, as long as they have that ability, anyone can come in, but once they come in, they can never leave, and that's the price. The two of you are special, not because you are looking for the roots, I can open the net and let one of you leave, but entering the root is part of the root, and as the price of leaving, the other person must be swallowed by the root, this is the equivalent exchange. ”

“…… Not negotiable? ”

"Do you think the root cause is negotiable? It's the rule. ”

Tang Hao frowned.

There used to be a very fucked-up multiple-choice question circulating on the Internet, when the old lady and wife fell into the water at the same time, which one do you choose to save? Tang Hao scoffed at this, because he didn't even have a girlfriend, let alone a wife, so he never seriously thought about it.

But he never expected that a similar problem would really fall on his head.

Himself and Yu Ji, only one person can be saved?

Is this really the rule of the roots? Or is it a test for them by the other side? No matter what you choose, you can choose the wrong one, and no matter how you choose, you can waste this only chance of salvation.

"Take him away." While Tang Hao was thinking, Yu Ji spoke.

"Are you sure?" Green Light seemed to be smiling, "If I take him away, you'll die here, completely gone." ”

"Yes, I'm sure." Yu Ji nodded, without the slightest hesitation in her eyes, and then looked at Tang Hao again, "I know you can't make a choice, so it's up to me to choose." ”

"But it's not a good choice."

"I know." Yu Ji put her head on Tang Hao's chest and said faintly, "I have experienced a lot of life and death, and I have watched many people grow old little by little from young children to finally die. Death is not the most painful, it is precisely the living who have to suffer more, but I still hope that you can live, because time will erase everything, and as long as you live, you will definitely be able to meet beautiful things...... Just like me. ”

"I used to think that there is nothing in this world worthy of my nostalgia, although I am alive, but like a walking corpse, until I meet you, I really experience the feeling of being alive, even if it is the two thousand years that you are not there, because there is an expectation in my heart, you will be happier than the previous thousand years, this is enough for me, I have obtained the happiness I want, so ...... Please, just let me ......"

"But, I refuse!"

"Huh?" Yu Ji raised her head violently and looked at Tang Hao, the tenderness in her eyes gradually turned into anger, "You...... You, you're sick! Do you know, there is no way now, neither Yakumo Zi nor anyone can save us, one of the two of us must die here, I can't let you die...... Impossible, so ...... I'm begging you......"

Yu Ji grabbed Tang Hao's arm tightly, pinched her nails into the flesh, and even pinched blood. She knew that making such a choice, whether it was for Tang Hao or herself, was an extremely cruel thing, but she had no other choice.

If Tang Hao died, even if she could leave alive, she would be left with nothing, just like she did more than two thousand years ago, wandering alone in this world that did not belong to her.

It doesn't matter if she didn't have a day like this before, living one day at a time, living just to wait for a day to sleep, but now it's different, she has something she can give her life for, she doesn't want to go back to the helpless days she used to have, if it becomes like that, she would rather die.

So, when the topic came up, she had no other choice from the beginning.

"If I had to give up on you, I shouldn't have jumped in the first place."

"But ......"

Tang Hao shook his head and didn't speak again, but looked at the green light.

"Is it decided?" Greenlight asked.

"Yes."

"So, who to let go?"

"No one left."

"Huh?"

Tang Hao looked at it calmly, "We understand your kindness, but when we enter the roots, we are together, and we must leave together, I don't want to give up my life, nor do I want to give up her." Times are different, and now is no longer the time when you have to choose alone, and it has never been my choice to let me give up who to give up. ”

"That is, none of you want to leave?"

"No, we want to leave together."

"But only one person will be able to leave."

"This option doesn't exist."

"Your choice does not exist, the root will not allow you to leave together, if you give up your choice, then you can only die here, and no one can live."

Tang Hao smiled and did not speak.

Yu Ji closed her eyes helplessly, either leave together or die together, she already knew that this was Tang Hao's choice. Although she didn't want Tang Hao and herself to die here, but if she was really stubborn, Tang Hao was a hundred times more stubborn than her, and it was impossible for her to change his mind.

Lost.

Completely lost.

But, since his man has persevered to this point, why should he be persistent?

"Yes." Yu Ji opened her eyes again, took Tang Hao's hand, and said with a smile, "If you can't leave together, then die here together." ”

The green light seemed to be the sight, falling on the faces of the two, as if examining the determination of the two.

"Got it figured?"

"Hmm."

"No more changing your mind?"

"Hmm."

“……”

“……”

Then there was silence, I don't know how long it lasted, and suddenly—

"Hehe, hehahaha......"

Just when Tang Hao thought that this green light had completely lost patience and was about to leave, he suddenly let out a laugh like a bell, and then the light dispersed, gradually revealing the figure of a young girl.

She has short blond hair, a long light blue dress, and a delicate and beautiful face like a doll.

The girl clutched her stomach and smiled happily, "That guy is right, you guys are more interesting than I thought, especially you...... Obviously there is a chance to live, but he chose the option of almost certain death, why, there is not even a little fear in his eyes? I've decided, I'll take you with me. ”

"Really?" Yu Ji's face was happy.

Tang Hao noticed something else, "That guy? ”

"A woman named Yakumo Murasaki, she asked me to fish you out of the roots, but I didn't have a reason to say yes to her, so I tried to test you in my own way, and if you made me feel interesting, I would take you away...... Congratulations, you can live. ”

As she spoke, the girl waved her hand, and a green band of light suddenly appeared on the feet of the two, extending into the distance.

"Doesn't it mean that the rules of the root require an equivalent exchange? Could it be fake? Yu Ji looked at the light band under her feet in surprise and asked puzzled.

"It's true, but the rules are only used to bind ordinary people, and I certainly don't have to follow the rules."

"You are?"

"Sandstripes love songs."

The girl smiled and said her name, and once again turned into green light and flew into the distance, but her silver bell-like voice still came into the ears of the two, "As long as you follow this light belt, you can return to the real world, but this is not the end, the fate has been concluded, we will meet again, at that time...... Hehehehehe......"

"Sand Strip Love Song ......" Until the voice disappeared, Yu Ji was still chanting the name, for some reason, she had a strong intuition in her heart, this name might bring endless trouble to herself.

"Sure enough, it's her." Tang Hao had an expected expression.

"You know her?"

"Sort of, the woman who has been connected to the root since birth, the root princess, but I didn't expect that the person who let her come over would be Yakumo Purple."

"But you should have some clues, do you know she's tempting us?"

"It's just speculation."

“…… What would it be like now if, instead of making the choice we make now, we let only one person go, at her request? ”

"It's hard to say, since Yakumo Zi has a way to invite her, she shouldn't embarrass us, but, like she just said, she doesn't need to obey Yakumo Zi's words, if we can't make her feel funny, she will probably leave us alone...... Forget it, don't mention this! ”

Shaking his head, Tang Hao smiled and grabbed Yu Ji's arm, "Since there is already a way, let's leave quickly, let's talk about the future later, and when we go back, we will completely end the matter." ”

"Hmm."

Then, the two of them walked in the direction of the light band Yanshen.

"Wait, what is this?"

Suddenly, Yu Ji looked at Tang Hao's body with a surprised expression.

Tang Hao looked down and found that his body was glowing with a faint green light.

"Is this ......?!"

Tang Hao was instantly stunned, just like when he first entered the root, he felt a huge mystery in this layer of green light.

The power of roots!