Chapter 224

It left behind several clones with relatively normal mental states, just to keep this place running.

After leading the group inside, Vill-V walked in on her own.

She was going to go in alone and take away the Jizo Mitama.

After emerging, Vill-V stared into the Void Archive.

For the first time, Bai Yan saw the emotion called "fear" on that face that resembled Otto's.

"The wise, great, and eternally perfect Lady Vill-V..."

Is the database intact?

"I swear, even that Otto guy won't be able to get a single clue about the database from me."

Vill-V nodded. "That's good—but it's not a big problem if he finds out, because I've prepared a backdoor that can activate a special program at any time."

"What kind of procedure is that?"

Void Archive attempted to ask.

"Well, he doesn't know anyway, so whether that program exists or not doesn't really matter."

"..."

Bai Yan suddenly asked, "Could it be a self-destructing program that transfers its data?"

Vill-V gave a thumbs up. "BINGO!"

Void Archive: "..."

"Don't make that face. Once your mission is over, you'll have everything you want."

"Vill-V comforted me," she said.

However, Bai Yan and Void Archive almost simultaneously thought of the backdoor issue.

Vill-V is still alive; the back door is something that could open at any moment.

Especially now, even Bai Yan isn't quite sure which personality of Vill-V is in front of him.

That's a bit strange.

Since the other party could communicate normally and continue to carry out the plan, Bai Yan did not intend to investigate further.

Because even if investigated further, Vill-V would probably just brush it off.

No need.

Within a fictional world.

The earth-shattering battle continued.

Durandal faced off against the fictional Kevin all by herself.

Deliverance and Celestial Origin.

On the other side, Kiana and her two companions faced the fictional Sirin, Durandal, and three other fictional characters.

But there are some differences.

"Bai Yan was unable to replicate Bronya's power, nor could he replicate Durandal in her full form. The combination of the two Stigmata powers was not reproduced; in fact, the gap widened. Clearly, this was a realm beyond his reach."

"That's what Raiden Mei said."

She was still in her Herrscher of Thunder form, but her state was very peaceful.

"If that's the case, my guess is probably correct."

Before anyone could ask a question, Raiden Mei's aura changed.

Herrscher of Thunder's armor has been changed, with white armor replacing it.

She appeared in the form of the Herrscher of Origin, gazing at her fictional self opposite her.

"Can you replicate this pose?"

There was no response.

"Mei, what's wrong?"

Kiana asked curiously.

"It's Elysia, she seems to have entrusted this power to me..."

"So that's how it is. It seems our chance to turn the tide has arrived."

Kiana clenched her fist, preparing to unleash her power.

"Wait a minute,"

Bronya spoke up to stop them, saying, "Bronya believes that even for us now, it's difficult to force our way out of this world, so we need to think of other methods."

You mean?

Raiden Mei seemed to have thought of something, "Just like Bai Yan suggested?"

Bronya smiled, a rare sight for her. "Brother Bai Yan was indeed doing this on purpose—but with Bronya's current strength, this method of escape is difficult for her to accomplish."

"You can leave this to me."

Raiden Mei was both relieved and frowning, her feelings quite complicated. "If it's about connecting everyone's power, I can give it a try."

Did Bai Yan plan all of this?

A familiar sense of foreboding washed over me.

For a long time, the fates of people like us were subject to some kind of calculation, manipulated by certain individuals...

Is this really the right thing to do?

But if they didn't do that, they would have to face such a terrible enemy again.

"Mei?"

"Uh, what?"

"You're daydreaming."

"... Yes, I just thought of something."

"Now is not the time to hesitate,"

Kiana encouraged, "Whatever that guy's plans, we just need to do what we think is right."

Raiden Mei nodded slowly upon hearing this. "That's true."

"Then, let's start with Mei. Bronya will activate the true understanding reproduction after the link is complete, so--"

Kiana immediately chimed in, "So we need to gather everyone together beforehand, and someone needs to cover the rear temporarily. I'll leave this to my sister and me."

Bronya glanced at Durandal battle in the sky, and nodded.

272: LinKolosten.

Chapter 272 A Return to Kolosten.

Within the Sea of Quantum, countless terrifying fluctuations spread out, reaching every corner.

Bai Yan gripped an invisible sword and continuously slashed at a certain point in the void.

The sword energy wasn't an attack, but rather it was repairing something.

Fu Xuan's eyes shone with a peculiar light. After watching for a while, he seemed to get bored and put it away.

"If this stalemate continues, the people inside will have no chance of getting out; their strength is far inferior."

Fu Xuan reminded him.

"Block all other paths so that they can take the only correct one."

"Surrounding three sides while leaving one open—that's a tactic used against the enemy. It's aroused their suspicion. Will things really develop the way you expect?"

"Who knows? I'm not Nous who can predict everything."

Bai Yan smiled and said, "Do your best and leave the Schicksal."

However, Fu Xuan quickly realized something was amiss.

"Their suspicions are exactly what you wanted... I see, so that's the reason."

"But once the struggle begins, things really get out of your control."

Bai Yan looked at his hands.

Then continue to unleash the sword energy.

"This is also part of the plan, and I even look forward to seeing her determination."

"..."

Bai Yan continued working for a while, but soon stopped abruptly. Sensing the strangeness of that world, a smile appeared on his face.

"Faster than I expected,"

He nodded, then looked at Fu Xuan, "Lord Fu Xuan, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Explain."

"Afterwards, I will ask you and my master to join forces, but that will only be a battle to buy time; once we achieve our goal, I will need you to temporarily leave this world. Therefore, I will grant you the authority to open the Hyperdimensional Space. Please take my master with you and leave."

Fu Xuan looked around at the distance.

Jingliu was nowhere to be seen; he seemed to be wandering around, admiring the scenery.

Have you talked to her about it?

Bai Yan shook his head.

"How should I explain this to her?"

"Do you need to explain this to her?"

"... I don't want to cause trouble."

Although Jingliu was alone, her ability to act and her current perfect control over her Mara-struck made her someone that even the entire Luofu would be unwilling to provoke, let alone the Taibu, who was not good at fighting.

"Then give this to her."

Bai Yan took out a pair of crystal-clear earrings and handed them to Fu Xuan, saying, "Just say it was me who said I would do whatever it takes to live longer."

"Alright."

Fu Xuan frowned, but ultimately put the earring away.

Bai Yan used to use these earrings as a transformation tool, but he no longer needs them and just keeps them on his person.

Within the Sea of Quantum, the fluctuations from the battle have completely subsided, indicating that Kiana and the others have escaped.

Fu Xuan witnessed this scene and was once again filled with doubt.

"Your cave-heaven technique doesn't seem to be used merely to trap people; on the contrary, its ability to trap people is the least significant of its uses."

"Excellent insight. It's certainly not meant to trap the opponent; it was originally designed for defense, but it also possesses offensive capabilities. It just so happens to be used to achieve my purpose now."

Fu Xuan looked at him with great interest. "No wonder the Sky Mending Mandate is willing to look at you; he does indeed have some ulterior motives."

The matter of the Sea of Quantum has come to an end, and the relevant preparations are complete.

There weren't many things related to the Sea of Quantum in the plan; in fact, in a sense, Bai Yan made this trip just to be on the safe side.

After leaving Sea Abyss City, Bai Yan led the group to Krosten Town.

With Fu Xuan's keen eyesight, she could easily have noticed the anomaly, but she tacitly remained silent, quietly observing from the side.

Combining the information Bai Yan had previously revealed, the outline of an enormous plan gradually took shape in her mind.

As this speculation took shape, Fu Xuan gradually felt a sense of powerlessness.

The people of this planet have never actually reached the universe; this is a place even Akivili couldn't reach.

The reason they cannot cross planets does not seem to be a matter of the level of their civilization, but rather because of that "cocoon".

It seems they have a solution.

However, it seems that Bai Yan's plans extend beyond this.

Is it worth it...?