Chapter 170

"Huh? What are you saying, Class President?"

Fu Hua muttered to herself, and as expected, Shen Gonglin didn't hear what she was saying. When he asked her, Fu Hua shook her head. Shen Gonglin was very proud, and if she told him that she saw him cry, he would definitely be furious and embarrassed. Then she wouldn't even get a hug like that, and Fu Hua would be at a huge loss.

Lately, Shen Gonglin and Kiana have been kissing and hugging all the time, leaving Fu Hua and the Herrscher of the Void incredibly envious. After realizing that this behavior not only made her feel good but also caused the two of them to lose their composure, Kiana went even further. Now that she finally gets to be affectionate with Shen Gonglin, how could Fu Hua not cherish it?

"It's nothing. I was just thinking that Kiana isn't listening to me at all right now. She's resisting all my help. So I was thinking you should talk to her and tell her that, given your current state, it would be best to go back to Principal Theresa Academy right now. I'm sure you've realized that various organizations are searching for you. Kiana is in no condition to fight right now, and it's very dangerous for you to be out there."

While enjoying this tender moment, Fu Hua started to get down to business. No matter what Kiana said in her mind, Kiana pretended not to hear. Kiana was now refusing all her help. Fu Hua knew that this was all her own fault, but now was not the time to throw a tantrum. As long as Kiana used Honkai energy, the Herrscher would seize the opportunity to take over her body. And they couldn't avoid fighting if they acted alone. The scattered Honkai Beast and Suicide Squad they encountered along the way were all dealt with by Shen Gonglin, but this was not a long-term solution. The best way was for them to return to Theresa's side and accept her protection. After all, living under such circumstances would be a considerable test for both Shen Gonglin and Kiana.

Chapter 18 Respecting the Class President

"Goodness, she won't listen to you, but she will listen to me? I didn't know Kiana was such an obedient child."

Upon hearing Fu Hua's words, Shen Gonglin's first reaction was to look at Kiana. The girl in the sleeping bag was sleeping soundly on her side. So she had always shown resistance towards the Class President? Shen Gonglin could imagine why. After all, in Kiana's eyes, the Class President was a traitor who had been lurking by her side all along. It was because of her betrayal that Kiana was taken to the Schicksal Headquarters. So Shen Gonglin could understand why Kiana didn't listen to any of the Class President's suggestions. And Fu Hua's intention now was for her to persuade Kiana to go back?

"What do you think? Kiana probably trusts you the most right now, even more than Mei. She thinks that going back will bring disaster to them. But Shen Gonglin, you can probably guess, right? The headmistress and Mei will never give up searching for Kiana. Going back now is the best choice for the two of you..."

Fu Hua said this seriously to Shen Gonglin: the outside world is dangerous, and Kiana's current state is not stable at all. Anti-Entropy has now cooperated with Theresa. With their technology, they should be able to stabilize Kiana's current state. So she wanted Shen Gonglin to take Kiana back. Kiana definitely wouldn't listen to her if it was Jingu Rin, but it would be a different story if it was Shen Gonglin.

If it were him, Kiana would probably agree to anything he asked, even making a baby on the spot with the sky as her blanket and the ground as her bed. Kiana now completely relies on Shen Gonglin for emotional support, which is understandable, after all, it's Shen Gonglin.

However, Shen Gonglin reached out and pressed her hand against Fu Hua's lips. Her slightly cold fingers made Fu Hua immediately shut up. Although the action seemed a bit too intimate, Fu Hua did not pull away. She just looked at Shen Gonglin in confusion. Did he feel that there was something wrong with what she said?

"This might be the best option, but it's not the option she most wants. Maybe Kiana listens to me now, and if I talk to her nicely, she might obediently come with me to find Theresa and the others. But this is probably not the option Kiana wants."

Stopping the Class President from speaking, Shen Gonglin withdrew his finger and gently stroked Fu Hua's smooth cheek. Under the cover of night, he spoke his mind. He had considered taking Kiana back to Theresa and the others, but Shen Gonglin hoped Kiana would want to go back herself. If he had no power, he would have cried and begged Kiana to return. But now it was different. Shen Gonglin believed he had enough strength to protect Kiana, and he could suppress the Herrscher's personality while she was by his side. But if they went back...

Kiana won't be happy.

Along their journey, Shen Gonglin and Kiana witnessed many things. The destruction caused by the Herrscher of the Void continues to harm everyone they've met. Although the official explanation is that it was a major natural disaster, Kiana knows what caused it. When she sees people around her cursing that unjust world, Kiana can only remain silent. She knows that these people are actually cursing her. If they are like this, then what will happen to the people on the Hyperion when they return?

They've faced themselves in their Herrscher state, and they probably see themselves as unstable time bombs, as the embodiment of the Herrscher. Just thinking about the gazes that might greet her Kiana not want to go back. And Shen Gonglin knows all of this.

"But if you two continue to act alone because of this... Shen Gonglin, I want you to understand that the Herrscher's personality hasn't disappeared. She's using every available power to try and break Kiana's consciousness. If that day really comes..."

Shen Gonglin kept rubbing against her, Fu Hua's face turned a little red, but she didn't stop Shen Gonglin's actions. Her originally firm words sounded soft when she spoke. How come she never noticed that Shen Gonglin had such high emotional intelligence before? And he even used such methods. How could she maintain her will when he talked to her like that? This bad guy, where did he learn all these methods from?

It's just like a scumbag patriarch trying to please his first wife by taking his concubine on a long trip!

"If that day ever comes, won't you be here, Class President? You should know that I respect you very much. With you here, there will be absolutely no problem."

Shen Gonglin smiled ingratiatingly at Fu Hua, his hand already subtly resting on Fu Hua leg. He wondered what kind of structure this spiritual body was made of. It had no weight, yet it had warmth and texture. He wondered if this Class President could have children.

Trust Shen Gonglin; this is truly just a purely academic question for him.

"Is this how you respect me?"

Fu Hua glanced sideways at Shen Gonglin, then snorted coldly at the cat paws Shen Gonglin had placed on her lap. She was surprised to find that she couldn't maintain her usual serious and reserved personality in front of Shen Gonglin. She actually allowed Shen Gonglin to touch her like that... And more importantly, even though she was aware of this, she didn't stop Shen Gonglin. This was quite terrifying.

Could it be that when I discarded my body, I also lost something else?

For example, integrity.

Oh no, Shen Gonglin already had no morals, and now it seems like I've lost mine too. The master-disciple relationship has finally completely changed. In the past, Fu Hua would deceive herself by saying that it was just normal contact between a master and disciple, but now... What kind of master is nestled in the disciple's arms and being touched on the thigh? Tell me, is this master-disciple relationship proper?

"Of course, Class President. I respect you a lot, so I have to make sure you're always clean and spotless, without a speck of dust... Look, there's a bit of dust here, let me wipe it for you."

Shen Gonglin grinned and went even further. The Class President's legs were truly amazing. Wearing stockings had its advantages, but Shen Gonglin felt that the Class President was just as good with her legs bare. After all, her physical attributes were undeniable. Even if the Class President wore a burlap sack, Shen Gonglin would still think she looked good. However, Shen Gonglin did feel that the Class President seemed different from before.

Before, she wouldn't even let me touch her legs, I had to beg and plead for her to even have a lap pillow. But now, besides rolling her eyes a few times, she's even straightened her legs so I can touch them. Good riddance! Did she knock the Class President out of her wits? This kind of Class President is so much fun to bully.

Chapter Nineteen: Increasingly Weak

"Stop, stop... Do you know how much effort it took for me to condense my spiritual body? It was so difficult to finally create a real entity. If you keep doing this, I'm afraid I'll end up back in Kiana's consciousness... I told you to stop!"

Fu Hua, her face slightly flushed, stopped Shen Gonglin's actions. This guy was really taking advantage of her kindness and becoming increasingly unreasonable. Words couldn't stop Shen Gonglin. Fu Hua glared at Shen Gonglin with a hint of annoyance. At the same time, this girl, who had lived for who knows how long, reached out and pressed down on Shen Gonglin's hand. As for legs, Fu Hua felt they were alright, but this guy wasn't the kind of person who could be satisfied with just legs. He even respected her. His way of respecting her was to think about having his master give him a child?

That's absolutely outrageous, it's terrifying.

"Oh... Class President, in short, it's not the right thing to do to bring Kiana back to the Hyperion right now. Girls can't be kept so restrained all the time. You're here for her, so I'm at ease. Let her stay outside for a while longer. We're here for her."

It seems he made too much of a move and was caught by the Class President. Next time, he'll have to take it slow and steady. Shen Gonglin, learning from this experience, prepared to avoid repeating the mistake. Now, he obediently withdrew his hand and seriously discussed the matter with Fu Hua. Kiana wasn't ready to return to the group right now; she should at least consider controlling her power before considering anything else. Otherwise, if the Herrscher of the Void went berserk again, it would affect those around her. This was Shen Gonglin's decision.

"You really spoil her..."

Fu Hua glanced at Shen Gonglin again. It has to be said that the Class President's expression was really too cute. She clearly wanted to maintain her serious and earnest demeanor, but she could never help but act like this in front of Shen Gonglin Fu Hua. This sideways glance was just like an emoji. Shen Gonglin couldn't help but want to laugh when she saw it, but she couldn't laugh. If she laughed, the Class President would definitely be angry. Shen Gonglin had been specially trained. Unless she couldn't help it, she would never laugh out loud.

"Spoiling her was just normal pampering. Actually, I really pamper you, Class President. Look, I didn't say anything to you even though you were a double agent. What could I do but forgive you? Class President, in the end, it's your fault too. So don't blame Kiana for being resistant to you. If it were me, I'd probably dig you out of your head and whip your corpse."

Shen Gonglin sighed. Kiana's current attitude towards Fu Hua put him in a difficult position. People's feelings are not universal, so he wouldn't say anything to ask Kiana to forgive Fu Hua. If this happened to him, Shen Gonglin would definitely do even worse Kiana. After all, his pettiness is unparalleled. Kiana's current attitude has already proven what a good girl she is. It's really heartbreaking.

"... Indeed, it is my responsibility, so I will try my best to make up for it... But speaking of this, Durandal's problem... Shen Gonglin, have you thought about it?"

After Shen Gonglin stopped moving around, Fu Hua gradually calmed down as well. Once she calmed down, she thought of Durandal, who was her former teammate in the League of Legends. Fu Hua was still a kind-hearted girl, thinking of her former teammate even at a time like this. Back then, Shen Gonglin thought she was dead, so she stood on the opposite side of Durandal. What did he mean by this now?

"Durandal, I'm not familiar with her. She has her responsibilities, so I won't blame her. But if we meet again next time, we'll probably have a good fight. There's no right or wrong, but we'll probably be on opposite sides forever and can't be friends."

Speaking of Durandal, Shen Gonglin's attitude is very calm now. Durandal's previous choice has made Shen Gonglin understand that the world does not revolve around her. Durandal has her own thoughts and choices, and Shen Gonglin does not want to interfere and will not interfere. This is Durandal's right. Shen Gonglin's right is to choose to part ways with her. After all, they were not on the same path from the beginning. Shen Gonglin is lazy and easygoing while Durandal is serious and meticulous. So, strictly speaking, the two should not be very compatible. It is normal for them to have such a disagreement now. It is probably because of Durandal that Shen Gonglin's emotional intelligence has been unleashed.

Shen Gonglin now has a clear understanding of things.

Durandal must understand this too. Maybe the two of them will meet again in the future, or maybe they will stop fighting for various reasons. But in Shen Gonglin's opinion, the two of them probably... can't even be friends?

After all, their ideas are completely different. Rita is more compatible with her. The maid is currently highly regarded by Shen Gonglin believes that no matter what the situation, she will choose to stand by her side.

"Actually... she was doing it for your own good. If she hadn't stopped you then, if you, Shen Gonglin, had really faced Otto, given your condition at the time..."

Fu Hua hesitated, wanting to dissuade Shen Gonglin. As the person directly involved in the incident, she understood the situation at the time. Shen Gonglin's current state made her feel a little scared. If she hadn't made a decision back then and had continued to follow Otto's orders... Luckily, she made a change in time, otherwise Durandal's current situation would be her own. If Shen Gonglin was very angry about this, that would be better, but now that he can say it so calmly... he's probably serious.

Durandal is really unlucky; she's already become a girlfriend with whom she has no further contact.

"Yeah, Class President, you're right. I'll apologize to her properly next time and try to get close to her... See, you don't want me to do that, so don't say things like that anymore. If you say something like that again, I'll pinch you, really hard."

Shen Gonglin feigned agreement, but Fu Hua was displeased. The apology should be from Durandal to Shen Gonglin, and what was this about sticking together? This guy was even thinking about sticking together with Durandal. The white-haired, red-eyed girl glanced to the side again, wanting to slap herself. What nonsense was she talking about? She wasn't a saint, so why was she saying nice things to Durandal?

"Stop pinching me, stop pinching me, I was wrong, okay... I'm leaving, Shen Gonglin, you can decide what happens to Kiana for now, I, I'm leaving..."

It's really hard to deal with this rebellious disciple. The key is that Fu Hua now feels like she actually wants to be attacked by him, which is terrifying. The girl turned into a ray of light and disappeared into the arms of Shen Gonglin, disappearing back into the depths of Kiana's consciousness. She needs to adjust herself properly. She seems to be getting weaker and weaker when facing Shen Gonglin.

Chapter Twenty: The Unfolding Net

So easily teased! The Class President is really shy. If it were Bronya, she could probably play with me forever. But if it were Rita ... I wouldn't dare to play with her. Shen Gonglin 'm worried that I'll be the one being teased if it's her. After Fu Hua Shen Gonglin, I didn't plan to stay up all night anymore. Even without the sweet and soft Class President, there's still the sweet and soft Kiana here.

Yawning, Shen Gonglin unpacked his sleeping bag and crawled back inside. He hadn't found any trace of Himeko in the Imaginary Space today, and he'd have to keep searching tomorrow. He needed a good rest. Traveling during the day and searching for Himeko at night, he also had to have a heart-to-heart talk with the Class President when he had time. He was so busy. Luckily, he had a soft, fragrant pillow to lean on. Shen Gonglin reached out and hugged Kiana next to him. He buried his head in Kiana's hair and took a deep breath. A feeling of peace immediately spread throughout his body. But just as he was about to fall asleep, Kiana reached out and pushed away the hand that was on her waist.

"Shen Gonglin, you're tainted, don't touch me."

Like moonlight shining on the earth, Kiana's slightly awkward voice rang out. The girl turned around, leaving Shen Gonglin with her back to her. She was angry, the kind that would take a lot of coaxing to calm down. Those hands were just touching the Class President's legs, and now they're touching her without even washing them. Does she really think she's so easy to coax?

Kiana, turning around, puffed out her cheeks, her mood quite complicated. She had already woken up while Jingu Shen Gonglin was talking to the Class President. She was happy that Shen Gonglin was spoiling her and letting her act up, but couldn't he just move a desk and talk to the Class President face to face? Why did he let her sit in his lap? Was this the atmosphere for a serious discussion? And he even touched her leg, and she didn't stop him. So Kiana didn't know whether she should be angry or happy. In short, Shen Gonglin's dirty hands wanted to touch her now? No way!

Dirty? It probably is, after all, this is in the wild, there aren't many good hygiene conditions. Shen Gonglin looked at her fair cat paws with a bit of helplessness. It's difficult to be hygienic in this kind of environment. But it's okay, at their current speed, they'll reach Sky City in no time. Then they can take a proper bath. By the way, when did Kiana wake up? Was it because I moved too much?

"Oh, then I won't touch you, Kiana, goodnight."

Shen Gonglin retracted her cat paws and quietly closed her eyes. This guy often boasted about staying up all night to cultivate immortality, but he couldn't stay up all night at all. He fell asleep not long after closing his eyes, but Kiana couldn't stand it. This guy actually fell asleep?

Is he out of his mind? How come I never knew Shen Gonglin was so obedient before? He really won't touch me if I tell him not to? Doesn't he know that when a girl says no, she means yes? This unlucky brat! I thought he had changed his personality and become more emotionally intelligent these past few days, saying things that touched me deeply. But now it seems he's still a complete idiot. Is this Shen Gonglin really my nemesis?

With puffed-out cheeks, Kiana turned around again. No way, he touched Fu Hua today, there was no reason for her to swallow her anger. The girl buried her head in Shen Gonglin's arms like a caterpillar. This idiot, this moron, he could still fall asleep after saying so many touching things to himself. He said he was heartless, but actually, the most heartless one was Shen Gonglin himself.

Sky City, though shrouded in rain, still appeared bustling and vibrant. The lights below flickered and shimmered, but the high-rises were shrouded in darkness. In this darkness, a silent black figure stood on the rooftop, looking down. A red prosthetic eye flickered eerily in the night. A flash of lightning illuminated the strange figure. Hood, mask, black umbrella—in short, this was a character who didn't look like a good person. Gray Serpent, a member of World Serpent, was the one who released information about the Herrscher of the Void on the internet, and the culprit who attracted Schicksal and Anti-Entropy to this city.

"The stage is set up. Now we just need to wait for the actors to enter, continue gathering information on the Herrscher of the Void, and prepare for the second phase of the plan to welcome the arrival of the Lord."

It was unclear who he was talking to when a mechanical, synthesized voice rang out. The Gray Serpent's eyes glowed red. People from Schicksal and Anti-Entropy were converging on this city, and his goal was steadily progressing: to welcome the Lord's return. All things were under the snake's control.

"Where's Raven? The task of monitoring the Herrscher of the Void should be entrusted to her. How's it going?"

Another unfamiliar name was mentioned, and a voice with the same accent as Gray Serpent rang out from somewhere. Gray Serpent was never a person; he was an entire organization all by himself. The actors were about to start, and he had to arrange everything in advance. Before welcoming the Lord's return, nothing could go wrong.

"Jackal is in charge of monitoring the situation. This can begin as soon as the Herrscher of the Void enters Sky City. Raven has lost control of her emotions for unknown reasons, but I think she can still take on the task of monitoring the Herrscher of the Void."

His task was to have individuals stationed in various locations exchange all the intelligence they knew, then compile all the information, filter out the useful pieces, analyze and sell them. All of this was for one goal. He didn't care about Raven's condition, as long as she could continue to carry out her mission. All the arrangements were complete. Now all he had to do was wait, wait for things to go as planned, and finally remove the barrier between the Sea of Quantum and reality. In that case, the Lord could return to the world, and the World Serpent, which had been dormant for so long, would once again show its fangs to the world.

"Then there's no problem. Notify Raven and Jackal to strengthen the defenses of Shencheng Medicine. Deploy all mech and drone units and accelerate all research. The humanoid machines have been deployed and are ready to activate the Eye of the Abyss. The Gem of Desire is now in the hands of Anti-Entropy. We need to make a deal with the executors of Anti-Entropy. They have agreed, and the plan is proceeding smoothly."

He was communicating with individuals scattered across various locations, and a vast net was quietly being cast over everyone. He didn't care about the consequences; everything was just to ensure the transactions could proceed smoothly. The only variable was... Gray Serpent looked at the photo in his hand. The photo showed Shen Gonglin, who was acting with Kiana. Oh well, as long as he continued to be with the Herrscher of the Void, it wouldn't affect his plans.

Chapter Twenty-One: Mastering the Power of the Herrscher

"Master this power carefully, Kiana. Power is neither right nor wrong; it depends on the person wielding it. Even the power of the Herrscher of the Void is the same. As long as you control it properly, you can unleash a power even stronger than the Herrscher of the Void."

On the desolate plains, Shen Gonglin held a dark purple sphere in his hand. This was the Herrscher of the Void's "power" to control space. He was demonstrating this ability to Kiana, trying to familiarize her with it. The star rings in his purple eyes were dazzling and bright. All along the way, he had been teaching Kiana how to use the power of the Herrscher of the Void, but unfortunately, the results were minimal. Kiana's attention was clearly not on this power to control space. It seemed that she was more concerned about herself.

"Wow, Shen Gonglin, you look just like me right now. Even though your face hasn't changed, it's so unfair! How can you use this power so easily, while I... By the way, you're not a girl anymore, are you? Can I have a good touch?"

Kiana circled around Shen Gonglin in amazement. Before her, Shen Gonglin was in the form of the Herrscher of the Void, her long white hair flowing in the wind, her entire body suspended in the air. Kiana was not unfamiliar with this appearance, after all, this chatterbox had been trying to take over her body in her consciousness. Now, Shen Gonglin was displaying a power that was exactly the same as hers, which left Kiana speechless. Why could he suddenly use this power, and it seemed that there were no side effects, or rather, the only side effect was that he would turn into the Herrscher form when using this power?

He should still be a boy. Kiana doesn't want Shen Gonglin to continue if using this power turns him into a girl. There are some things that only a boy can do. It wouldn't be fun if he turned into a girl.

"Don't come any closer! Talk to me, don't fight. Believe me or not, I can pull out something bigger than your dad's. Have you made any progress? Using such high-intensity Honkai energy easy to be monitored. Try it. If the Herrscher wants to take over your body, you can take over her power too. This power is hidden within you. It's not certain which one of you is the one."

The starlight in his eyes faded, his long white hair turned into a rain of light and disappeared, and Shen Gonglin returned to his golden hair and purple eyes. Seeing Kiana's outstretched hand, he quickly took a half step back. During the time he had been with Kiana, she seemed to be getting more and more outrageous. Before, it was just an accidental nuzzling while they slept, but now she was openly trying to touch him. It seemed he couldn't sleep with her anymore, or something bad would happen sooner or later.

Fortunately, such days probably won't last too long.

"Let me try, to summon the Herrscher power hidden within me..."

Kiana closed her eyes and tried again. At first, she resisted this power, after all, in her view, this power was the culprit that caused all this. However, under the guidance of Shen Gonglin, she decided to try to contact this power. Unlike Shen Gonglin, who had the physique of a chosen one, he could use the Herrscher power without any scruples, and the Herrscher power seemed to throb with joy when used by him. But she couldn't do that. As soon as she came into contact with it, those negative emotions would follow the Herrscher power and try to assault her brain like a bone-deep infection. It was only because Shen Gonglin was here that Kiana dared to try this.

"Oh? You want to control my power again? Sure, if you can accept it."

The Herrscher's voice echoed deep within her. She saw this as her chance to try and access the Herrscher's power. She didn't believe Kiana could control her own power, and that Kiana's moment of weakness would be her opportunity to seize control of the body. Did Kiana really think this power was so easily obtained?

[You mere Herrscher, get the hell out of my way! So what if you're Herrscher? Haven't you ever been in love or seen a movie? A villain like you, who's planned this all along, is destined to fail against a protagonist like me. Because I'm full of love and courage, you'd never understand if you've never been in love!]

While touching the Herrscher Core, Kiana was also exchanging words with the Herrscher. Having fought with her for so long, Kiana knew how to quickly break her defenses. Shen Gonglin was her most powerful weapon. Because of her, Kiana wouldn't run away.

"Can you talk about something else? Aren't you ashamed to talk about this kind of thing all the time? Love and courage—what's the use of that? And you talk like you've ever been in a relationship!"

"She's getting anxious! The Herrscher is indeed getting anxious!" Fu Hua, hidden deep within Kiana's consciousness, twitched at the corner of her mouth. Kiana's verbal skills have improved quite a bit. Did she learn this from Shen Gonglin? After all, that girl's verbal skills are indeed very impressive. She can even slap her own lips raw. Every time she provokes the Herrscher like this, I feel a little sorry for her.

[I don't know why love and courage are so powerful. Anyway, in the movie, the protagonist didn't do anything and just used this to defeat the main villain. Just obediently contribute your power to me, consider it rent you owe for living in my body!]

The Herrscher's mental breakdown brought Kiana not only a mental victory, but also caused the Herrscher 'Herrscher power to flow into Kiana herself. Kiana immediately felt a sharp pain, the burden of Honkai energy suddenly filling her body. Even a small amount of Honkai energy leaking from a Herrscher is not something a Valkyrie can withstand. Moreover, this was not only a test of her body, but also a powerful shock to Kiana's mind. Almost instantly, Kiana's consciousness broke down. Fu Hua was ready to stop her, while Shen Gonglin outside had already reacted.

It's not that simple after all; this matter needs to be handled gradually.

Lifting Kiana's eyelids, Shen Gonglin saw the golden eyes surrounded by star rings and knew that Kiana had lost again. The Herrscher's consciousness was awakening, and such an attempt was still too dangerous. However, with him there, he was not afraid to take such risks.

Pulling open Kiana's clothes around her neck, and seeing her smooth, snow-white skin, Shen Gonglin bit down without hesitation. Kiana's newly awakened Herrscher consciousness hadn't even had a chance to speak before a powerful shock assaulted her entire body. Kiana's suppressed consciousness seized the opportunity to regain control of her body. The girl's eyes returned to their azure blue, and she sat weakly on the ground, panting heavily. This Herrscher was indeed powerful; she couldn't withstand the power she had just encountered... However, Shen Gonglin was able to suppress the Herrscher's power.

It's even more impressive than before.

Chapter Twenty-Two

This wasn't the first time this had happened in the past few days. Whenever Kiana couldn't control her Herrscher Persona, Shen Gonglin would intervene... or rather, bite her. He's practically evolved into Kiana's personality switch. As soon as he bites her, the Herrscher Persona is instantly suppressed back into Kiana's consciousness. The principle is similar to the God-Slaying Spear Himeko injected into Kiana before. It's precisely because of this safety measure that Shen Gonglin dares to let Kiana use the power of the Herrscher.

"Phew... Let's call it a day. In my opinion, it's not appropriate to try this too frequently. Let's take it slow."

Releasing Kiana's neck, Shen Gonglin licked away the drops of blood. With the help of his saliva, the two small blood holes on Kiana's neck healed quickly. Shen Gonglin looked at Kiana was flushed and panting heavily, with a sense of helplessness. Haste makes waste. This was not something that could be accomplished in a day or two. He was afraid that Kiana would not be able to handle doing this every day.

Dehydration alone would probably be enough to make this girl suffer.

"No...no, we don't have much time, the training can't stop...we must grow to the point where we can handle this situation as soon as possible. Shen Gonglin, I'm sorry to trouble you, please come like this every day...I can definitely do it."

Kiana's azure eyes were veiled with a pink mist as the girl slumped weakly on the ground, panting softly. No matter how many times she had experienced it, this feeling was still as irresistible as ever. Although she could suppress the Herrscher's consciousness, ultimately it was her own body that bore the burden, and she had to control herself.

"You... you just want to have some fun every day, right? Using that as an excuse to deceive Shen Gonglin... no, as expected of you..."

The Herrscher's voice rang out in her mind, its once majestic and imposing tone now sounding exceptionally weak. She mercilessly exposed Kiana's claims about training and mastering her own power. In her opinion, Kiana was just doing this for the sake of having fun every day. Wasn't she worried about her body taking a toll? She wasn't worried, but the Herrscher was. This was her body too; what if Kiana ruined it?

[Scared? Just tell me if you're scared or not. If you are, then obediently hand over your power. Otherwise, I'll have Shen Gonglin bite you three times a day, once in the morning, once at noon, and once at night. Let's see who can withstand it.]

"I'm not human, but it seems you're not quite either."

Kiana was fiercely arguing with the Herrscher of the Void, but both Kiana and the Herrscher knew that three times a day was a consequence no one could bear. Kiana was just trying to scare the Herrscher; she was already too weak to move after one time a day, and three times a day would really make her dehydrated. Once a day was already the limit, and she had to be careful to control herself.

"Alright then, I don't care anyway, it'll replenish my energy... Kiana, it seems we've finally arrived, Sky City is right in front of us."

Holding Kiana's arm, Shen Gonglin carried the temporarily exhausted girl on her back. Looking at the road sign ahead, a hint of relief flashed across Shen Gonglin's face. They had finally arrived in the city. They had been eating barbecue and dry rations every day for the past few days. Now they could finally enjoy a little better life. This was truly a rare treat.

"Sky City is truly a bustling and vibrant city. Is Lord Rin in this city right now? I've been away for so long, I really miss him."