Chapter 73
"I had no choice but to do that in order to complete a task assigned to me by the organization."
"May I take a look? I have a feeling that if Bai Yan were to disguise himself like that, if Idrila were still alive, she might even bestow a blessing upon him."
"..."
The curve of Jingliu's lips widened even more.
Bai Yan was silent for a moment, then patiently explained, "The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless. Physical beauty is not true Beauty. Besides, there is no standard for beauty in the world. Perhaps non-human beings would even think I am strange."
"Oh~~"
But the Nightingale still looked at Bai Yan expectantly.
"Just now, Bai Yan's swordsmanship was also very beautiful."
"Thank you for your Nightingale. It is truly an honor."
"But I always feel that Bai Yan's image in that gemstone is a better match for that sword technique."
A sincere endorsement from the Family of Harmony.
It must be said that the Nightingale truly deserves to be a future cosmic superstar; it recognized the ideal state of the Luoshen Swordplay Technique at its peak power with just one glance.
"I'm still very curious, what kind of mission would force Bai Yan to act in that manner?" The Nightingale blinked, still looking at Bai Yan.
"Don't worry, I will definitely not tell anyone else!" she added confidently.
Bai Yan pondered for a moment and finally decided to be honest.
If you say nothing, the other person will have too much room for imagination, and things might even develop in a strange direction.
Yu Kun Erling Er Yin Cilin VIIIII, especially, infused such Remembrance into the gemstone, making it hard not to speculate about the purpose behind it.
A moment later.
"So, the people in Bai Yan's hometown still don't know if you're alive?"
"Yes, this makes it easier for me to give myself a free vacation."
"Haha, so Bai Yan is just like me!"
"You have no idea how terrifying my boss is. He's just an ordinary person with no special abilities, yet..."
With one more person, the Hyperdimensional Space became a little more lively.
Upon seeing that the "registered members" were these two, Bai Yan wondered if he should go back and learn to play the suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) so that he could form a "Super Dimension Band" with the other two.
Thinking about it, I'd better not. Not to mention Jingliu, Brother Zhou Ri might come to confront him with the Taiyi's Dream.
The Luoshen Transformation still amplifies power by 120%, but the Luoshen Swordplay is becoming increasingly refined.
Most importantly, there are four runes on the "door".
Under Bai Yan's deliberate guidance that day, the power of earth, water, fire, and wind merged into One Sword Startling Swan. This was not simply a theory of basic material elements, but a more illusory method of world construction.
Wind and water are actually gases and liquids, earth represents solid matter, and fire represents energy.
In Bai Yan's view, the construction of Hyperdimensional Space may be related to these runes.
Currently, Bai Yan can create a momentary illusion for his opponents, but this still requires close combat.
After a day's time limit in the Hyperdimensional Space and a night's rest, Bai Yan began to try to deal with the snowstorm outside the lower city.
At its peak, the Flame Authority burned the entire country of Australia within seven days.
Although Bai Yan cannot do that yet, as a Humanoid Calamity, he can still burn down a city.
However, the Eternal Freeze of Jarilo-VI originates from the star's core, so powerful that even the Seventh Herrscher from Pre-Civilization Era would have to shake their heads.
"We still need to remove the star core first, otherwise I'll work myself to death and still not be able to develop a habitable area."
Bai Yan put away the Plague Gem, and the sea of fire before him was instantly replaced by ice and snow.
Only Natasha, Svarog, and young Seele came to watch.
Natasha looked away, somewhat worried, and said, "If the Interastral Peace Corporation comes to collect the debt, our situation will be extremely difficult."
"If the people here accept the life of barely surviving, losing their freedom, and working day and night for the company, it's not so difficult."
"So, Mr. Bai Yan, what is your opinion?"
"What matters is not me, but the people of Jarilo-VI; if it were me, I would rather join the Anti-Matter Legion than become a slave."
Bai Yan recalled that although his days at Schicksal were tough, his treatment was never bad, and the things he did were not for profit.
"Well..."
"Of course, if you are willing to trust me, then I don't mind having a showdown with the company."
Natasha shook her head. "Your strength is indeed amazing, but compared to an organization like that, it's just a drop in the ocean. But even so, I'm still willing to believe in you."
"Where are the people from the lower city?"
"Recently, thanks to adequate heating, the miners have been able to catch their breath, but they still insist on going down into the mines because this allows them to accumulate some 'Geomarrow' for future use."
"In addition, most people do hope that you can lead them out of their current predicament, so they are willing to do things under your guidance."
Bai Yan nodded.
A moment later, a homeless man came to report that an outsider was looking for Bai Yan.
With the heating problem temporarily resolved, conflicts in the downtown area also decreased.
Some ambitious wanderers tried to sneak in and work for this powerful figure who controlled the Plague Gem.
Who is it?
"Short, but speaks with a swagger."
"Fu Xuan."
Bai Yan remained calm and turned to lead the group back to the lower city.
Fu Xuan brought a tired-looking Qingque to Jarilo-VI.
"Oh dear, what wind has blown the Lord Diviner here?"
"Clean house," Fu Xuan said irritably. "I heard you're planning to send the Yeasty Pestilence Ancestor to this planet. You've got some nerve!"
"Isn't this just meant to scare people?"
"Scare people? Garden of Recollection has spread the word all over the place, saying that the desperate barbarians have decided to rely on an evil god in order to survive."
Fu Xuan narrowed his eyes and stared at Bai Yan.
"You're not planning to use this Fragmentum as a pretext, are you?"
Bai Yan did not answer directly, but instead took out a water bottle that he had bought from the lower city of Umbrella Silk Bell Seven Cuckoo Strike IV.
The kettle can hold about a liter of water. It is square and covered with a whole piece of brown leather. It is very simple and undecorated.
He handed it to Fu Xuan.
"What is this?" Fu Xuan handed the kettle to Qingque and asked casually.
Qingque twisted the lid of the kettle, but as soon as she did, Fu Xuan snatched the kettle back.
She steadied herself, carefully preventing the water from spilling.
Fu Xuan's expression changed.
She looked up, her expression grave. "This is the secret?"
"A part." Bai Yan held up one finger and smiled.
However, Fu Xuan screwed the lid back on, picked up the kettle, and looked at Bai Yan meaningfully. "Speak, what do you want from me?"
"The Lord Diviner is truly wise!"
"Stop flattering me, just tell me."
"This planet has a star core. Please seal it and help me out while you're at it."
"Is that all? Aren't you going to make any other requests?"
"Hey," Bai Yan waved his hand, "We're all on the same side, not doing business, so there's no need to be so polite with me."
Fu Xuan looked at him suspiciously, calculated with his fingers for a while, but couldn't figure out what the problem was.
"Okay, but you need to hurry. I'm busy with official duties and don't have time to worry about these little things."
The sudden intervention of the Divination Department of the Xianzhou Luofu naturally attracted the attention of the Upper City. Cocolia immediately led the Silvermane Guards to intercept everyone.
Bai Yan and his two companions were all present, and the two sides met again, immediately becoming tense and ready to fight.
"You really do have ill intentions!"
"Only by removing the star core can the Eternal Freeze of Jarilo-VI possibly stop," Bai Yan said calmly.
"That's our own business, Belobog's business!"
Bai Yan glanced at the Silvermane Guards in front of him, then at Fu Xuan, Natasha, and the group of wanderers and miners from the lower city behind him.
He felt there was no need to negotiate with the other party anymore.
A greatsword appeared in Bai Yan's hand, flames shooting into the sky, causing the opposing group to take a half step back.
Pointing his sword at Cocolia, he said, "You are no longer the Supreme Guardian, but a puppet of the Star Core. If that Star Core happens to be related to the Annihilation Lord, then you are a spy sent by the Anti-Matter Legion to infiltrate Jarilo-VI."
He then looked at the Silvermane Guards: "If you don't want to sacrifice yourselves in vain, don't listen to her."
The Silvermane Guards didn't move.
Bai Yan sighed and said, "It's fate."
Boom!
As soon as he finished speaking, a world-destroying flame descended from the void, spreading infinitely from Bai Yan as its center, as if to engulf the entire snowfield.
At this moment, the Imaginary Space generously opened up for Bai Yan, unleashing boundless power.
As the ice and snow melted, a terrifying heatwave swept through, making everyone feel as if they were in a furnace.
Cocolia was stunned.
She is the undisputed ruler of the Eternal City, wielding divine powers inherited from past guardians, and can command wind and snow in battle.
But what do the people of Belobog need?
The Silvermane Guards' gleaming silver shields swayed slightly, and the occasional clanging of metal could be heard.
"Cocolia, if you're not satisfied, let's have a one-on-one duel. The winner Supreme Guardian, and the loser can do whatever they want with the other. How about that?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Cocolia suddenly changed, and her gaze shifted as if something had left her.
The compass in Fu Xuan's hand emitted a strange purple light, which illuminated her lovely face and made it shine.
Fu Xuan said, "She was indeed affected by the star core, but I have temporarily severed her connection with it. Bai Yan, you can fight without worrying about any villains trying to take advantage of external forces."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yan turned to look at Fu Xuan.
The corners of her mouth curved slightly, but as soon as she felt the other person's gaze, her expression changed immediately. "Why are you looking at me? Go now!"
"My Plague Gem belongs to my best friend, but her Star Core belongs to her best friend?!"
"I hold the gem in my hand, upholding the great will originating from the Pre-Civilization Era, fighting for all that is good in the world. Is that star core a good thing?"
Fu Xuan: "Why are you in such a hurry? I didn't say anything about you."
Bai Yan turned his head away from her and raised the Godfall Sword.
The Nightingale whispered, "To fight for all the good things in the world, hmm, that's quite a noble aspiration. Perhaps we should use that as a theme from now on..."
Cocolia's resolve began to waver.
But she quickly shook her head, and her resilience as Supreme Guardian enabled her to regain her faith.
We must fight!
Whether for the future of Belobog or for the honor of the Supreme Guardian at this moment!
Cocolia struck first, turning endless snow and ice into solid ice, and charged forward like a boar into Bai Yan's fire domain.
However, at the very moment the ice surged forward, the fire domain vanished instantly, and a massive flaming "giant sword" suddenly appeared behind the Godfall Sword in Bai Yan's hand.
At this moment, Cocolia regretted not having devoured the star core a step earlier.