Chapter 281

With her mind at ease, Shen Gonglin began to watch the show with a clear conscience. To be honest, she quite enjoyed watching girls fight, especially since it was the Class President. It was normal for Kiana to fight, but the Class President was different, especially since this was Class President with two completely different Class President, one in black and one in red, engaging in such a fierce battle right before her eyes. Tsk, all that was missing now was a bucket of popcorn.

Both Class President are incredibly skilled in martial arts. Watching them fight is a real treat, almost like a dance. It's just that Hi Fu seems to like attacking the lower body so much. In contrast, the other Class President appears much more ethereal and otherworldly. Her moves are powerful and graceful, calmly and methodically dealing with Hi Fu's attacks before striking back at the opportune moment. It's hard to say who will win between them.

Let them fight. They must both be upset lately. He didn't know why they were fighting, and Shen Gonglin was too lazy to care. He didn't even think about rushing in to stop them from fighting anymore. Anyway, it's not like they'll kill anyone. Let them vent their frustrations.

Lying back down on the ground, Shen Gonglin looked at the clear, clean sky. Just then, he saw a small black dot approaching in the sky. Shen Gonglin squinted, and with his excellent eyesight, he could see clearly what the black dot was. This... this is the Helios!

Kiana and Bronya, they've arrived.

Chapter Sixty-Five: What exactly is going on?

"Stop, stop! You two, stop fighting... Ugh, take a break for a bit. Look, it should be Bronya and Kiana coming over."

Shen Gonglin joined the battle and stopped the fight between the two Fu Hua. This Class President has absolutely no idea how to coax a child. Shen Gonglin felt that this Hi Fu was actually quite easy to coax. She didn't know what they said that made them fight like this. If they kept fighting, they would probably beat the dog's brain out. No matter which one of them got hurt, this was not what Shen Gonglin wanted to see.

"Phew... Forget it, neither of us can really beat the other. In the end, I'll definitely win anyway, but you're probably not going to accept it."

With Shen Gonglin getting involved, the fight couldn't continue, so she naturally stopped. Hi Fu was in great shape, as if nothing had happened, while Fu Hua's figure appeared somewhat illusory. Such a physically demanding battle was indeed a significant drain on her, as she had no physical support. The power Hi Fu had given her was almost used up, and she had no interest in this kind of battle to begin with. Now that Hi Fu had stopped, she wouldn't continue either.

"This battle is meaningless."

Fu Hua said in a serious tone, but with her dark circles under her eyes, she looked rather comical. This was the result of Hi Fu's sneak attack earlier. Looking at the Class President like this, Shen Gonglin had to try very hard to keep herself from laughing out loud.

"I know you'll say all these meaningless things. Life isn't just about meaningful things. Sometimes doing meaningless things can make you feel better... Oh right! Since Bronya and Kiana are here, we can ask them to help!"

Tired of those old-fashioned lectures, Hi Fu casually waved to Fu Hua. Then, the girl's eyes lit up, and she focused her gaze on the warship slowly approaching Mount Tai Xu in the air. Since the two of them were here, she had a good idea.

"Don't involve those two!"

Not knowing what this person was up to, Fu Hua instinctively became wary upon seeing the malicious smile on her face. This was a matter between the two of them, and if possible, she didn't want to involve others. For now, she could still communicate with this Herrscher, but if things continued to develop, she couldn't guarantee that the situation would remain under her control.

"Hehe... Who said we were going to get involved? Don't worry, I just want the two of them to help out. It's pointless for us to argue, except to annoy each other. Outsiders see things more clearly. Who is right and who should be the Fu Hua is not for us to decide. Now it's easy, the referee is here!"

Having come up with this great idea, Hi Fu pointed to the Helios in the sky and asked the two of them to decide who they needed as Class President. That would be fair, and this old fogey probably wouldn't have anything to say this time.

"Don't involve them. If you want a referee, Shen Gonglin can."

Still not wanting Kiana and the others to get involved, Fu Hua pointed to Shen Gonglin beside her. If it was him, there wouldn't be a problem. Even if the Herrscher was angered, she probably wouldn't attack him. But if it were Bronya and Kiana, it might be different. Fu Hua didn't want them to be in danger.

"He's useless. Don't be fooled by his innocent appearance; he's actually incredibly malicious. He even held my head down back then... In short, Shen Gonglin doesn't count. He'll most likely want everything without making a choice. Besides, he's been with both of us lately, so neither subjectively nor objectively can make the fairest choice. Let Kiana and Bronya decide who they need most as Class President and who is the best Fu Hua!"

Without hesitation, he deprived Shen Gonglin of her right to choose. If it were Kiana or Bronya, what if... what if they made choices different from what he expected? He could still disagree. But if Shen Gonglin also made that choice, Hi Fu wouldn't know what to do. So it was better to just deprive him of his right from the beginning. That would be better for everyone.

"Hmm, first, let's set up a large illusion, using Mount Tai Xu as the base, and then... right, we also need to add a guide. Luckily, I have someone in my memory who is suitable to be this guide, and then..."

One person was muttering to himself. Hi Fu raised his finger and drew lines in the air. The mysterious incantation merged into the air. Knowing that she was powerless to stop it, Fu Hua didn't say anything more. Now, she had more important things to do.

"She just said she was pressing her head... what's going on?"

Upon reaching Shen Gonglin's side, Fu Hua asked the question that had been bothering her. Instinct told her that this question was important, so she asked it directly. As soon as she said it, Shen Gonglin broke out in a cold sweat. As expected of the Class President, her ability to grasp the key points was truly remarkable. Why was she holding her head down...? Shen Gonglin thought for a moment and remembered the morning exercise. But how could she tell the Class President about something like that?

If you tell her, she'll probably explode instantly. Don't let her otherworldly and sage-like appearance fool you; Fu Hua is actually quite jealous.

"Um... Class President, the scenery of Mount Tai Xu is really nice. There are mountains and water. I feel relaxed after living here for a day."

Pointing to the mountains and rivers beside her, Shen Gonglin began to change the subject. This Mount Tai Xu is truly like a fairyland on earth. No wonder the Class President who lived here was regarded as an immortal. Just think about the clothes that Hi Fu wore before. If the Class President with this temperament wore it, that would be the posture of an immortal.

"It's certainly good for relaxing, but the Honkai has already affected this place... So, what exactly was she saying about pressing her head earlier?"

Undistracted by Shen Gonglin's actions, Fu Hua relentlessly pressed for answers. His evasive answers only fueled Fu Hua suspicions. What had happened? Had Shen Gonglin bullied Hi Fu? That shouldn't be the case. Given her personality, she would definitely retaliate if bullied. Damn it, this feeling of being kept in the dark was unbearable.

Fu Hua stared intently at Shen Gonglin, wondering what had happened between her and the Herrscher who had taken over her body without her knowledge.

Chapter Sixty-Six: Special Seat Observers

This Class President is so troublesome when she gets aggressive. No matter how I try to change the subject, she always manages to pinpoint the problem. This isn't something she should know. Shen Gonglin tried to evade the questioning by talking about other things, and in the end, he could only escape the Class President's questioning by running to Hi Fu. Watching the mysterious runes in Hi Fu's hand gradually turn into ink and cover the entire Mount Tai Xu, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but worry about Bronya and Kiana.

I hope those two will be alright. What exactly is this Class President trying to do?

"Don't worry, it's just an illusion. How could I possibly harm them? I'll keep an eye on them. The reason I did this is just to let them get to know me better so they can make the most accurate judgment."

Seeing Shen Gonglin's worry, Hi Fu pursed her lips and comforted Shen Gonglin. She felt a little annoyed that he was so worried about the two little ones, but what could she do? She was their Class President. Despite her annoyance, Hi Fu still had to do her best to ensure their safety. It was just a fantasy experience for them, and she had even arranged for a guide. What was there to worry about?

"It's done!"

An environment was created that covered the entire Mount Tai Xu. When Helios landed, they were already trapped in an illusion. He placed several fragments of his own memories in this illusion. These were all memories that Hi Fu had carefully selected. Fifty thousand years of memories were too long. If they were to experience them all, Bronya and Kiana might be driven crazy. So this was enough. After seeing these memories, the two of them should be able to understand who the real Fu Hua is!

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In a place no one expected, the eighth apostle was born. Healthy, powerful, and with excellent Honkai energy adaptability, it was a perfect body. What was most amazing was that this body did not contain the soul that should exist. Its original owner abandoned this broken body, so the consciousness shaped by Honkai easily took over it.

Fu Hua was forced into a life-or-death situation, would never have imagined that Otto, who firmly believed that everything was under his control, would never have imagined that Kevin, who still harbored goodwill towards his comrades, would never have imagined that it was this group of Honkai enemies who would ultimately awaken the Eighth Herrscher within Fu Hua's body in the Schicksal Life Support pod.

Herrscher? Am I Herrscher? How could that be? Her thoughts were so jumbled up just now that I'm a little confused. Kiana and the others are so slow; I'm getting impatient.

On the green grass, Hi Fu and Shen Gonglin lay on the ground, idly waiting for Kiana and Bronya to wake up. Although the lap pillow felt nice, Hi Fu wanted to lie on Shen Gonglin's arm right now. This feeling was definitely the best. The lap pillow was something he had given him, and this was something he had given him.

"Hey, does it feel pretty good? Old timer, this is my great mercy to you. You probably haven't experienced this before. If I hadn't given you power, you still wouldn't be able to enjoy this experience."

His gaze passed through Shen Gonglin and fell on Hi Fu, who was lying on his other side. Unlike his own Chiyuan and generous posture, Akane was fidgeting and only resting her head on Shen Gonglin's arm. What was she pretending for? She clearly wanted it too, but she didn't dare to say it. If he hadn't controlled the energy to imprison her body, she still wouldn't have dared to ask for it even in this situation.

What a coward.

"I didn't want this to happen... You forced me to."

Her body was bound by the flowing power. In her current weakened state, she could control her actions with a single thought. So she was forced to be in this situation, lying in Shen Gonglin's arms with someone else... Chiyuan's face was flushed with shame, and her ruby-like eyes seemed to be swirling and trembling.

"Hey, you don't appreciate my kindness. If it weren't for me... never mind, Shen Gonglin, how do you feel? This is the legendary double-cuddle."

Hi Fu pouted. This guy just likes to pretend. She had already withdrawn her power, but he was still lying there without moving. He didn't want to talk to her. Hi Fu snuggled closer to Shen Gonglin. She was giving him a treat, and he must be enjoying it.

"To be honest... apart from my arm being a little numb, I didn't feel anything else. It was a bit like being paralyzed by a ghost."

Shen Gonglin's expression was quite subtle. To be honest, he should be enjoying this feeling, right? But after actually experiencing it, Shen Gonglin realized that it wasn't like that at all. This kind of action seemed very intimate, but it was only for one person. Whether it was the Class President or Hi Fu, Shen Gonglin would have dared to take advantage of either of them, but in this situation...

Shen Gonglin is as honest as a hermit who has no desires. But he can't help it, he still gets shy when it's one against two.

[Look at this, is this even human language? Someone's first time was like facing three opponents.]

The voice that had been lingering in her mind for so long suddenly rang out. This slightly hoarse voice reminded Shen Gonglin of the existence of a certain elven girl. Right, she was still there. She had almost forgotten about her.

The power hidden within him, besides that of Icarus who remained silent and would never seek him out unless he did, also lay with this girl.

[Oh, it's so kind of you to remember me, I'm truly grateful! I'm so excited I almost couldn't even put my skirt on properly. Lately I've been surrounded by beautiful women, Shen Gonglin, think about it, how long has it been since you last spoke to me?]

The elf girl's tone was a little sour. Unlike that silly, all-powerful Universal Angel, she considered herself the rightful wife. Shen Gonglin's recent behavior was really too much, and she didn't take her, the rightful wife, seriously at all!

"... I've been busy, you know. Things have been piling up lately, and the Class President's issue hasn't been resolved yet, so I've been a little busy..."

Shen Gonglin explained guiltily that it had indeed been a while since she had chatted with the angels and elves, who also possessed their own power.

[That sounds like a perfunctory response. And when you say the Class President's problem, are you referring to what happened last night? Honestly, just watching her makes me anxious. That girl clearly doesn't know anything. I definitely need to teach her properly sometime; her skills are way off.]

The elf girl was no ordinary girl; she could utter such words that made Shen Gonglin blush and her heart race without hesitation. In her opinion, this girl was indeed quite bold, but as for her technique... tsk tsk, she was just a little sister.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Surprise and Fright

The elven girl's seemingly complaining but actually boastful words instantly startled Shen Gonglin. How did she know so much? Shouldn't only she and Hi Fu know about this? How could a third person know? Could it be that she's been...?

[That's right, I've been watching the whole time, and it's not just me, it's the Special Grade Sion too. Angel Sister was watching too.]

Knowing what Shen Gonglin was thinking, the elf girl said with a grin, "Well, Shen Gonglin is too busy, so the two of them have to find their own entertainment. And watching a movie from the VIP seats is the most fun pastime."

Damn it, my pure and innocent image is completely ruined now. It's one thing if the elf girl sees it, but just thinking about that innocent and adorable Universal Angel... Shen Gonglin feels guilty.

Shut up! Don't say another word!

Shen Gonglin screamed shyly in his mind, while in reality he suddenly sat up. The two Fu Hua lying on either side of him rolled to the side. Hi Fu accidentally bit a mouthful of grass. What was this guy doing? He suddenly got up without even thinking that there was someone sleeping next to him.

"Ptooey... Shen Gonglin, what are you doing!"

Spitting out the mouthful of grass, Hi Fu glared at Shen Gonglin with hostility. This guy wasn't going to let her get away without an explanation. She was lying there peacefully, and suddenly he did a somersault. What was the meaning of that?

"No, I won't do it, there's a live stream... No, look, Bronya and Kiana seem to have woken up."

Shen Gonglin shook his head violently. He absolutely couldn't do it anymore. Heaven knows if anyone was secretly watching his live stream. It was too embarrassing. Shen Gonglin shouted, and at the same time, he pointed to Kiana and Bronya over there to change the subject. It seemed that the two of them had already passed through the illusion. He wondered what they had gone through.

Disturbed by the illusion created by the Hi Fu, Bronya and Kiana, who had been keeping their eyes closed, opened them in a daze. Everything they had just experienced was still vivid in their minds. The Class President's past was so complicated: Hua, the Flame-Chaser, the girl whose family ran a martial arts school, Chiyuan, the immortal... In just a moment, the two of them seemed to have experienced the Class President's entire life.

No wonder she's the way she is now; the Class President has been through so much.

Unable to process the information in their heads, the two girls didn't notice the changes around them, while Hi Fu had already walked over impatiently, thinking, "Finally, it's over."

"Hey, you guys took so long! I was getting impatient. There are only a few memories, and I even arranged for someone to guide you. How come it took so long?"

Brushing the grass off her body, Hi Fu greeted them in her most perfect pose. Her first words immediately caught Kiana and Bronya's attention. When they saw that face, the two girls were taken aback, but they still adopted a guarded posture. Although she looked just like the Class President, they knew that this person was not the Class President!

It's her; she's suspected of sleeping with Shen Gonglin!

"Huh? Did I scare you? Sorry, I wanted to give you a surprise... Hmm, okay, maybe I went a bit too far."

Hi Fu scratched her head, looking embarrassed. Her smile was as warm as if she had met a long-lost friend. She wanted to express her goodwill to Kiana and Bronya, but her smile seemed to make them more wary. What was going on?

"Who are you?"

Bronya took a step back and uttered this question, but more than the question itself, it was the act of both of them taking a step back that concerned Hi Fu. The movement was small, but the damage it caused was extraordinary. These two...

"Does everyone have to ask me that question every time they see me? I'm your Class President. I haven't changed at all! Ugh, everyone does this to me. Shen Gonglin, you tell them properly who I really am."

She was just happy, and the reunion with her old friend made her quite happy, but now Hi Fu's mood suddenly turned sour. She waved her hand and called over to Shen Gonglin, who was in the distance. Only then did the two girls relax their attention a little. Right, their most important purpose in coming here was to find Shen Gonglin.

"Bronya, Kiana, long time no see, have you eaten?"

Upon seeing the two of them, Shen Gonglin greeted them somewhat guiltily. He didn't know why he felt guilty; he was just a little embarrassed to face them. He kept saying they were disobedient, and yet he had been perfectly fine on the Hyperion, only to disappear for so long without a word. After returning from Coral Island, he went to World Serpent with the Class President and then came to Mount Tai Xu... It had been so long since he'd seen Bronya; she seemed to have grown taller.

"You ate... No, no! Shen Gonglin, who is she? Although she looks just like the Class President, she's definitely not the Class President. Why are you always hanging out with her?!"

They were subconsciously led astray by Shen Gonglin. Were they discussing whether they had eaten or not? The two of them were acting like they had seen a kidnapped child. Shen Gonglin was such a worry; couldn't she just stay by their side?

"Hey! What do you mean by 'hanging around'? I'm your Class President. Is there a problem with me bringing Shen Gonglin out for a little social practice? As for you guys... in the end, you're just not used to it, aren't you? I know who you want to talk to... Look, they like to talk to you. You go and explain to them, but of course, you can't say too much."

"Hamling? "Hi Fu felt deeply offended by the word. She thought that mutual affection between herself and Shen Gonglin was the best way to describe it. Kiana was still as stupid as ever. Seeing the distrust in their eyes, Hi Fu waved her hand speechlessly. They wouldn't listen to anything she said with this attitude, so she might as well let the person they wanted to talk to talk to talk to them.

A mysterious power descended from the air, eventually coalescing into the familiar Class President before Kiana and Bronya's astonished eyes. Looking at the red figure before them, Kiana couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Isn't this the Class President I know?"

Was it the Class President who had spent so much time with him in Sky City, the one who had always been there for him?

"Hi, Bronya, Kiana... It's been a long time, how are you?"

She walked over gracefully, and as the distance closed, a familiar feeling washed over them. There was no mistake, this was the Class President. Bronya and Kiana's eyes shone with the light of good friends meeting again, but this light made Hi Fu very unhappy, even though he was the one who arrived first!

Chapter Sixty-Eight: A Just Verdict

"Class President!"

The two couldn't help but cry out, and then they rushed forward to hug the person in front of them. In this time when their beautiful life had been shattered, seeing someone they knew safe and sound was the best gift the world could give them. However, their behavior successfully angered Hi Fu.

They're so wary of themselves, yet they're so happy as soon as this old fogey appears. It's like they're slapping themselves in the face!

Hi Fu clenched her fists, and Chiyuan on the other side immediately let out a cry of pain. An invisible force suddenly attacked, binding her tightly, making it difficult for her to utter a single word. She was now relying on Feather Dust, and Feather Dust relied on the power of the Herrscher, so Fu Hua's life was now in her hands.

"Hey, don't go too far... Didn't you just say she was like your older sister?"

Shen Gonglin quickly tried to calm Hi Fu down. Hai Fu's emotions were very unstable right now, and no one knew what she wanted to do. So Shen Gonglin could do was try her best to soothe her. It was all because the Class President was too straightforward. If only she knew how to coax a child, their relationship would never have become so strained. Unfortunately, Bronya and Kiana weren't the kind of people who knew how to coax a child either.

The person who was best at coaxing children has now gone to work for the World Serpent.

"Hmph, I'll let you off this time for Shen Gonglin's sake. I already told you not to say anything unnecessary. If you want a fair competition, don't cheat. Just tell them we're mortal enemies."

Since Shen Gonglin had pleaded for her, he would let her go this time. Hi Fu released his grip, and the invisible force that had been binding Chiyuan gradually disappeared. Chiyuan finally regained her ability to speak. She glanced at Hi Fu. It seemed that as long as Shen Gonglin was around, she could still understand human speech to some extent. But why was it Shen Gonglin again? This guy clearly had such low emotional intelligence, so why did he have such social skills?

It seems that he gets along well with all the Herrscher. Thinking about it carefully, Kiana, the Herrscher of the Void Bronya, the Herrscher of Reason; Raiden Mei, the Herrscher of Thunder; Wendy, the former Herrscher of Wind; the Herrscher of Ice he mentioned a while ago; and now this unknown Herrscher... it seems that only the Herrscher of Rock is hostile towards him.

Is this the only loyal apostle left in Honkai? It seems that the problem of traitors is spreading in every organization.

"Kiana, I am the Feather Dust that was attached to you before. She is... Fu Hua, who was killed by Otto."

With a meaningful look at Shen Gonglin, Chiyuan thought, "The Herrscher listens to me quite a bit." She swallowed her urge to complain and gave Kiana and Bronya the correct explanation, or rather, the explanation that the Herrscher believed to be correct.

"That's a weird way of putting it... but it's alright. Okay, let's go rest for now."

The explanation was finished, Hi Fu didn't want her to have any more contact with them. What if she cheated secretly? So she snapped her fingers, and the Chiyuan, which was relying on the Feather Dust, quickly dissipated. The familiar figure disappeared before their eyes. Kiana and Bronya were immediately anxious. There was no doubt that this guy was behind all of this!

"What did you do to the Class President?!"

Faced with their questioning, Hi Fu was like a little girl who had suffered a great injustice. What did they mean by this? Why were they glaring at her so hostilely over a feather? Had they both lost their minds?

"Hey! What are you doing! I'm just letting her rest for a while. You can see that she's very weak right now. Resting will do her a good job."

Neither Bronya nor Kiana believed her explanation. The two girls remained wary of her, with Bronya even raising her hand. The figure of the Heavy-duty Rabbit was faintly visible behind her. In their perception, the woman in front of Kiana exuded the same qualities as them. This person could not be trusted.