Chapter 286

"Hey Kiana, are you daydreaming again? I know without even thinking that you're talking to that old fogey. Come on, try my New Year's greeting sword technique!"

Faced with Kiana's attack, the Herrscher of Consciousness neither dodged nor evaded. However, Kiana only stabbed a red and black phantom. The phantom turned into chains that bound Kiana. Oh no, she had been careless. She couldn't break free in a short time!

The Herrscher appeared instantly before Kiana, raising her greatsword high and slashing down with overwhelming force. Feather reappeared in front of Kiana, blocking the first attack, but the onslaught continued relentlessly. The Herrscher of Consciousness gripped her sword and slashed down continuously. No, she couldn't hold back any longer.

As expected, she had overestimated herself. Kiana was no match for her at all, and even with her current strength, it would be of no use. Fu Hua in the feathers was even weaker, and if she continued to attack, she wouldn't be able to withstand it.

As soon as I came in, I saw people wishing me a Happy New Year, but it's not even Chinese New Year yet.

At the critical moment, Shen Gonglin, who was used to arriving at the last minute, finally appeared. As soon as he entered, he saw Hi Fu wielding a greatsword and vigorously hacking at Kiana, who was bound like a caterpillar. This powerful attack was like chopping dumpling filling. Shen Gonglin was startled when he saw this. Fortunately, he arrived in time, otherwise he would really have to use Kiana to make dumplings.

"Let go of that girl!"

The Herrscher of the Void activated her power, and a golden halo appeared beneath Kiana's feet. The girl who was under the blade was finally moved to a safe location. Upon hearing Shen Gonglin's voice, the Herrscher of Consciousness also stopped her attack. She looked up at Shen Gonglin, who was falling from the sky, and her red eyes were filled with surprise.

"Shen Gonglin, you're here too!"

Ignoring Kiana's escape, the Herrscher of Consciousness watched Shen Gonglin with delight, but her joyful expression gradually turned into a blank stare. This girl's landing trick seemed a little strange. Kiana, who had been moved to safety, had the same expression. Bound and unable to move for the time being, she could only watch helplessly as Shen Gonglin fell into the abyss. This girl seems to have developed a fear of heights.

"Help!"

He shouted it out with great vigor. Who would have thought that he would be in the sky as soon as he entered the illusion? After saving Kiana, Shen Gonglin realized that he was in the illusion. Then he panicked. At this height, many Shen Gonglin could have fallen to their deaths.

Don't be afraid, I'm here.

A fiery red feather appeared beneath Shen Gonglin. Fu Hua detached from Kiana and came to Shen Gonglin's side to help him land safely. Only after his feet touched solid ground did Shen Gonglin realize that his legs were weak. The feather thoughtfully helped him stand up straight. Whew, thank goodness, thank goodness the Class President is here.

"Shen Gonglin, I'm disciplining a disobedient classmate. What, are you going to interfere too? You must have used the power of Herrscher to get here. How nice, we have the same power."

With her hands behind her back, instead of engaging in a fight like she did with Kiana, the Herrscher of Consciousness walked briskly to Shen Gonglin. Noticing the malice in Rin's eyes towards the feather floating beside her, Shen Gonglin opened a spatial tunnel and sent the feather to Kiana. Upon seeing this, a hint of regret flashed undisguised in the Herrscher of Consciousness's eyes. She had originally wanted to grab that feather and pluck it bald, but Shen Gonglin.

"Ah, that's right. I can't just stand by and watch you bully Kiana like this. If you have the energy, then come and bully me instead."

Seeing the spear in Hi Fu's hand, Shen Gonglin's heart stirred. Just like before, he also produced a spear with a straight line in his hand. His attitude couldn't be clearer. Seeing his actions, Hi Fu's smile also faded. Sure enough, his choice was the same as Kiana's. He thought Shen Gonglin would stand on his side, but it turned out that he was the same as them!

"This stance... Shen Gonglin, are you planning to fight me? I won't hold back like I did with Kiana. Let's face reality, I don't want to fight you... Do you also think I'm not the real Fu Hua?"

They can all question themselves, but Shen Gonglin can't. The worst-case scenario has happened. The Herrscher of Consciousness's face is cold, as if she has been betrayed by the person she should never have betrayed. The Herrscher is in a very bad mood right now!

"Ah, is that so? I never really thought you were the Class President from the beginning."

Like an emotional intelligence basin, Shen Gonglin said such a thing in her true colors, and Hi Fu's emotions completely exploded because of Shen Gonglin's words. This guy is an idiot too!

Chapter 84 Emotional Intelligence Basin

Doesn't he fear being killed by the Herrscher when he says that? The Herrscher's emotions are already unstable enough, and now that Shen Gonglin has to say something like that, this kid is really fearless. I knew he would suffer because of his ridiculously low emotional intelligence one day, and here it is. He says he doesn't know how to coax children, but actually he's the one who knows the least how to coax children.

Kiana was speechless, surprised by Shen Gonglin's straightforward answer. Sure enough, the Herrscher was instantly enraged by his words, and his attacks were far more ferocious than when he fought her. The Herrscher was really going all out now. Could Shen Gonglin hold on? No, she had to go and help as soon as possible.

"Shen Gonglin, you... go die!"

It's okay to be questioned by others. Even if I'm angry, I can just beat them up. But you're the only one I can't do that to. Hearing these words from Shen Gonglin, a feeling of betrayal rose in Hi Fu's heart. He was annoyed. Why do they all disobey? Kiana is, Bronya is, and now Shen Gonglin is too. The only way to deal with these disobedient kids is to beat them up.

Especially Shen Gonglin, he was the worst one!

The chain sword coiled around Shen Gonglin like a venomous snake, while Shen Gonglin wielded a golden-red spear. He also possessed the abilities of the Herrscher of Consciousness, and could conjure such a weapon. As for how to use it, it goes without saying that Shen Gonglin was the second person after Fu Hua to cultivate the Great Void Sword Qi to perfection. Its Form Resonance lay in his familiarity with the use of various weapons. In the end, all weapons lead to the same goal: the Great Void Sword Qi, a single martial art encompassing all.

The spear struck the tip of the chain sword, a black shadow flickering. The Hi Fu reappeared in front of Shen Gonglin, blocking the hammer blow from the sword hilt with the spear shaft. Shen Gonglin's other hand had already conjured a longsword. She had seen Kiana fight her before, and in her current state, dealing with her was no problem.

Spear, longsword, and chain sword were used alternately by the two. When Hi Fu hit the Shen Gonglin Charm, a layer of black mist would rise up, and when the Shen Gonglin Charm hit Hi Fu, it would be diverted by the Herrscher of the Void's ability. For a moment, the two were evenly matched. How amazing! It felt like two completely identical people were fighting in a mirror image. Is Shen Gonglin really that strong in physical combat?

He has already mastered the Great Void Sword Qi, and the Cun Xin Fist... Shen Gonglin has an unparalleled advantage in comprehension. Kiana, unlike you who memorize things with your body, he uses his incredibly powerful brain to integrate everything I've taught him. Furthermore, his sword heart is flawless... It's truly unimaginable how someone like him could cultivate his sword heart to such perfection. Only someone with a pure and unwavering heart could achieve this...

Fu Hua's voice echoed in Kiana's heart. Kiana could hear the pride in that gentle and calm voice. But in the end, Fu Hua herself couldn't understand it. This was something she couldn't figure out. Shen Gonglin had weak beliefs and couldn't calm down and endure hardship, so why was Kenshin so perfect? She couldn't understand it.

"Class President, maybe it's because... he never hides his messy and chaotic inner self? In a sense, it's also a sign of inner clarity, just like in those TV shows, even though his mind is a mess and he loves to play, he's a good person?"

Kiana gave this explanation, Fu Hua fell silent for a moment, because she felt that what Kiana said actually made a lot of sense.

"... No need to say more, Kiana, get into the battle as soon as possible. Although we're evenly matched right now, Shen Gonglin's stamina is his biggest weakness. He can't sustain a high-intensity battle like this for long. We need to help him."

Cherishing this hard-won opportunity, Kiana took a moment to catch her breath before Fu Hua urged her to join the battle as soon as possible. As Shen Gonglin's Class President, mentor, and ambiguous love interest, she knew Shen Gonglin's abilities well. Although she possessed multiple powerful abilities, Shen Gonglin's physical strength was only at the level of an average person. This was a weakness that they had tried many ways to improve but could not. In an era where Valkyrie, Herrscher, and Flame-Chaser were everywhere, Shen Gonglin's condition was indeed somewhat unreasonable.

"Understood. Class President, I will pass on your words to Shen Gonglin. You said he doesn't last long."

Taking a breath, Kiana charged into the battlefield with determined eyes, but her nonsensical words broke Fu Hua's guard again. What was this unlucky kid saying? Did she know she had no problem with not lasting? If Kiana were to tell Shen Gonglin ... given how petty that girl was, the consequences for Fu Hua were predictable.

Kiana is such an idiot! When did she become so bad? Give me back the silly Kiana you used to be!

Fu Hua was devastated. Neither of her two apprentices was giving her any peace of mind.

"Shen Gonglin, I'll give you a chance to apologize for what you just said. If you apologize, I can forgive you!"

Having fought for so long without any results, Hi Fu's mood grew increasingly irritable. He planted three weapons in the ground and the Herrscher girl lunged forward, her delicate white hands carrying the power to split mountains and seas as she attacked Shen Gonglin. If she were hit, she would probably die amidst laughter and cheers. She couldn't compare to these people with abnormal physiques, so Shen Gonglin couldn't take the hit head-on and could only dodge. Looking at the deep crater that was smashed into the ground, Shen Gonglin was speechless.

Even without considering those abilities, his physical condition alone is enough to give him a hard time. No wonder he was in Class President prime; he's incredibly resilient. With a body like that, he could probably go straight back to work right after giving birth without needing to rest.

"Apologize now!"

Seeing that Shen Gonglin was still distracted, Hi Fu, who was already feeling very uncomfortable, launched another attack. Her fair and slender fist slammed into Shen Gonglin's crossed hands, which were in a defensive stance. Anyone can doubt themselves, but he can't.

"But I really never treated you as the Class President. You're not the Class President, are you?"

Leaving behind those words, Shen Gonglin, whose arms were numb from the shock, was sent flying far away. From that position, she would probably fall into the Sword Tomb. Although she was very angry, Hi Fu was still preparing to go and rescue her. However, she stopped when she saw the flashing golden light. Kiana had already gone over.

Okay, let them both come at me together, I'm not afraid at all.

Chapter 85

"You idiot, can't you just shut up? Looking at her like this, she probably wants to grind you to dust."

Suddenly, a soft sensation came from behind, followed by Kiana's voice. The girl appeared behind Shen Gonglin and hugged him. The two fell from the sky like shooting stars. Kiana lightly touched the ground with her feet and landed on the iron chain connecting the giant stone sword with Shen Gonglin. She knew that Shen Gonglin had low emotional intelligence, but this was too low today.

"It's alright, you're here. We have to beat her into submission no matter what. I don't think she'll listen to me obediently."

Stepping down from Kiana's arms, Shen Gonglin stared straight at the distant Hi Fu. He dared not look down from that height, and he didn't believe it was because of his low emotional intelligence. It was as if he thought that if he had high emotional intelligence, she would obediently listen to him. In any case, they still had to fight.

"... That's right, Shen Gonglin, prepare to attack."

Kiana couldn't think of anything to refute Shen Gonglin's words, since what they said was true. Without saying anything more, Kiana lowered her body. This time, the two of them would have to fight side by side. When was the last time she fought side by side with Shen Gonglin?

Thinking about it now, it really brings back fond memories.

Clearing her mind of distractions, Kiana strode forward rapidly along the chains. Valkyrie are trained in all sorts of harsh combat environments. At first, she was worried about Shen Gonglin, but he seemed to have become reliable today. He followed her steadily, so everything should be fine... But why does she always feel like there's a gaze fixed on her butt?

The owner of this gaze was none other than Shen Gonglin. If she didn't find a target for herself, Jingu Shen Gonglin was afraid she wouldn't be able to resist looking down. She was very clear about her problem; if she looked down, she would never dare to continue running forward. So Shen Gonglin forced herself to stare at Kiana in front of her, and her gaze involuntarily fell on Kiana's little butt that was swaying gently from side to side. It was really perky, and she couldn't help but feel a little distracted.

"Shen Gonglin, get ready to jump!"

Kiana, who was running ahead, had no idea what Shen Gonglin was thinking. A sharp crescent-shaped sword aura attacked the two of them, alerting Shen Gonglin behind her. Kiana jumped high and dodged the attack. Shen Gonglin followed suit. This time, she didn't mess up. That was rare.

Come here!

The platform's Hi Fu unleashed countless sword energies towards Kiana. Well, now the two of them are teaming up. Are they treating me like a boss to be defeated? Since they think they're the boss, then they should show some power!

Focusing their attention on the sword energy before them, Kiana and Shen Gonglin dodged the powerful sword energy, while the slightly weaker crescent moon was shattered by Kiana's Spear of the Void. The two quickly approached Fu Hua on the platform. Now!

The power of the same origin bloomed in the air. Kiana and Shen Gonglin, stepping on the stepping stones constructed by the Herrscher of the Void's power, rushed towards the Hi Fu from the left and right. However, the Herrscher didn't care at all. Although the two of them were working together, their coordination was not very good. But even if there were two of them, what did it matter?

Who told me to be so strong? Even two people attacking me together wouldn't be a match for me!

"There are too many flaws."

Catching Kiana and Shen Gonglin's fists from the left and right, Hi Fu had a bright smile on his face. To be honest, he felt pretty good right now. Grabbing Shen Gonglin and Kiana's wrists, Hi Fu swung them around like a windmill. In the moment of weakness, Hi Fu punched Kiana in the stomach, and the girl groaned and flew backward. When facing Shen Gonglin, he hesitated for a moment, and finally just threw him onto Kiana, knocking them both away.

Although he made himself very angry, what could he do? He was Shen Gonglin, so it was only natural for him to show her mercy.

The Herrscher girl followed closely, jumping off the platform as well. She didn't believe the two of them would be defeated so easily; the battle wasn't over yet.

Kiana, falling from the sky, clung to Shen Gonglin. The girl gritted her teeth and opened a spatial tunnel. The two fell into the tunnel and appeared on another platform. The illusion created by the Herrscher of Consciousness was filled with battlefields. After falling out of the tunnel, Kiana and Shen Gonglin rolled on the ground for a while before finally stopping. That Herrscher was really strong.

Kiana gritted her teeth and stood up. During the battle, she had deliberately protected her vitals, so she had not lost her ability to fight. Before she could rest, the Herrscher's voice drifted over.

"Have you calmed down yet, Kiana? Look! This is the difference in strength between you and me. You can't beat me, you can't win!"

The Herrscher landed in a superhero pose, surrounded by three weapons. Despite all the battles, she showed no signs of weakness. Kiana, on the other hand, had suffered many injuries. Hi Fu tilted her head, not understanding the point of such a battle. Even with Shen Gonglin's help, the outcome would be the same: she would win, and they would lose. It was utterly meaningless.

"Shen Gonglin, do you see this? This is my power. This world needs my power, it is me! Winning or losing is meaningless. You will lose to me, that's only natural!"

Unreservedly displaying her power to the two, the Herrscher's red energy formed a cloak behind her. Kiana and Shen Gonglin were on high alert. The Herrscher's attacks grew increasingly fierce. Shen Gonglin could still support herself with her perfect swordsmanship and superb physical skills, but Kiana, who was slightly inferior, was in danger. Damn it, this guy is really strong!

Don't worry, Shen Gonglin, Kiana, I'm here...

The long-silent voice finally appeared. The two of them were fighting for her, so how could she rest peacefully in the feathers by herself? The sound was reassuring. Just as the Herrscher's blade touched Kiana's throat, a feather appeared and blocked the attack, giving Kiana time to catch her breath. The Class President hadn't given up.

"Huh? This gave you power? She's still alive because I showed her mercy. She's about to die, is it worth it? Why protect... a... a piece of trash!"

Having caught Kiana's consciousness, Hi Fu gritted his teeth and said, "Why are they all so fond of that good-for-nothing who fails at everything? Aren't they good enough? From every perspective, they are clearly better!"

Chapter 86 Herrscher vs. Herrscher

Without needing to say more, Kiana and Shen Gonglin were ready for battle, and the Herrscher had also completely unleashed her power. After using her full strength, her mood worsened because it made her sense something bad. No, even without using her full strength, she had already guessed it before. That old relic had been questioning her, and those questions didn't seem to be unfounded.

Maybe I'm really not Fu Hua.

As soon as her mindset changed slightly, a crack appeared in the illusion. Kiana and Shen Gonglin seized the opportunity to launch an even more fierce offensive. Tsk, did they think they had found her weakness? Think too much. This is her own illusion, her own consciousness. For her, controlling her consciousness is just a piece of cake!

[My help is limited, Kiana, Shen Gonglin, hurry up.]

The white feathers once again blocked the fatal attack. Kiana felt anxious as the Class President's increasingly weak voice made her even more desperate. The girl even considered trading blows for blows, as dragging it out would only increase the Class President's burden. Even if she got hurt, she had to make sure that guy's strength was weakened by even the slightest bit.

"Don't be impulsive. It's not worth going that far. Getting injured now will cause trouble later."

Seeing Kiana's intentions, Shen Gonglin swung his chain sword, binding Kiana's legs and pulling her back. Then he pressed Kiana's head down, helping her dodge the sweeping spear. Trading injury for injury was the most impulsive plan, and Kiana would need to continue fighting later; getting injured now was not a good idea.

"There will be trouble later? You're in trouble right now!"

Hi Fu was very annoyed by Shen Gonglin's joining the battle. Even he was questioning himself, wondering if all the benefits he had given him before were for nothing. Oh well, he would just consider it as if he had been bitten by a dog... no, he had bitten a dog. In the face of the current situation, Hi Fu actually more angry about Shen Gonglin's attitude. He had been so good to him, but he had just raised the sword of rebellion against him.

Sure enough, no man is any good!

Holding the spear in both hands, Hi Fu leaped high into the air, the spear blade slashing down like a full moon. Shen Gonglin's pupils contracted, and he raised his chain sword to block, but the Herrscher's surging power was beyond his ability to withstand. His arms went numb, and even the tiger's mouth of his hands split open, blooming with blood. Seeing this, Hi Fu looked on with pleasure. This is the price for betraying him!

"Hiss... Kiana!"

The chain sword fell to the ground. Once again marveling at how strong the Class President was in her prime, and ignoring the injury on her hand, Shen Gonglin signaled to Kiana. Golden chains appeared from all around and bound the Herrscher in front of her. Possessing the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness, Shen Gonglin could conjure weapons with her mind, and this was the Principal's Cross that she conjured. Although it couldn't compare to the original, it was enough to bind her for a moment.

Kiana appeared in response. The battle just now had allowed the two to develop some fighting synergy. Kiana jumped up behind Shen Gonglin, and a stepping stone constructed by Shen Gonglin using the Herrscher of the Void appeared beneath her feet. Then, Kiana connected her Herrscher energy to the Imaginary Space and slammed a black and purple creation down hard. This time, it was a sure hit!

"Was it successful?"

The attack hit its mark. Kiana, dragging Shen Gonglin collar, leaped far away, watching the dust-filled center of the attack. This time, the attack was real, and the balance of the battle had shifted from this moment on.

"I knew what would happen if you made that promise. Have you ever heard of 'unharmed by smoke'? Kiana, be serious. I will inject my Herrscher energy into your body. During this time, you can make full use of the Herrscher power."

Shen Gonglin bared his teeth, his hands trembling uncontrollably. That last attack had almost rendered him unable to fight, and he would likely be unable to use his weapons for a short time. This attack wouldn't have truly harmed the Herrscher, but it would probably have successfully enraged her. Given Kiana's current weakened state, if he didn't strengthen her in the upcoming battle, things might get out of hand.

With a trembling hand placed on Kiana's shoulder, Shen Gonglin transferred all the Herrscher of the Void energy within her into Kiana's body. During this time, she could not use the power of the Herrscher of the Void, but she could still use other powers, so that Kiana would also have the ability to protect herself. In this state, no power could be lacking!

"How could this be... how could this be... how could it have gotten like this! You two... can't you just listen to me normally?!"

As expected, just as Shen Gonglin had guessed, the smoke and dust cleared, Herrscher appeared, her figure slightly staggered, her body shrouded in black mist. As her state of mind changed, this space of consciousness slowly turned into a heavy black and red. Why couldn't these two just listen to me? Why did they have to believe a loser!

Space collapsed around the Herrscher, Kiana's pupils contracted, and her eyes, originally one gold and one blue, suddenly turned azure blue, with star rings shining in them. Having received the Herrscher energy from Shen Gonglin, she could temporarily use the full Herrscher Authority of the Void. Her attire instantly changed, and the Herrscher of the Void reappeared in the world. Apart from the time she pushed that nuclear bomb into the sky in Sky City, this was the second time Kiana had entered this state. This feeling of having all the power was really great.

Holding onto Shen Gonglin, Kiana flew through the air, dodging attacks from behind. But the sword lights gave her no chance to catch her breath. Behind her, the Herrscher of Consciousness flew on her sword. The Herrscher, now completely enraged, showed no mercy. She raised her sword fingers, and countless flying swords shot straight at Shen Gonglin and Kiana flying in front of her. Whether it was Shen Gonglin or Kiana, she would no longer hold back!

"You bunch of fools, idiots!"

Kiana used her powers to transfer the flying sword, which served to buy time. The Hi Fu rushed in front of Kiana, its golden-red blade showing no mercy. Kiana quickly transferred the Shen Gonglin in her hand to a higher point in the sky. The girl swung her arm to control the Spear of the Void and block each attack from the Herrscher. Kiana's physique was much stronger than Shen Gonglin's, but even so, she couldn't withstand the immense force of the Hi Fu. With a muffled groan, the girl was slammed into the sword mound. Tsk, now is not the time to rest. Kiana didn't stop and immediately dodged the next attack. It looks like the situation is unfavorable.

"Class President, your body is such a hassle, no matter how much we hit you, it's no use."

In the air, Shen Gonglin, who was hanging on a giant stone sword, complained like this, while Fu Hua, who had materialized her body, was trying her best to pull him up. Hearing him say this, Fu Hua rolled her eyes discreetly. How could she be blamed for this? She was helpless too.

Chapter 87 Do you want to learn unparalleled martial arts?

"I can't do anything about it... With Kiana's current strength, she probably won't last much longer."

They finally managed to pull Shen Gonglin up. The two looked towards the direction from which explosions were still coming. Kiana was currently just trying her best to dodge, and it seemed she could hold out for a while longer. However, the situation would turn dire when the Herrscher energy Shen Gonglin had transferred to her ran out. This was the Herrscher of Herrscher of Consciousness's illusion; her power was practically inexhaustible, not to mention she still possessed her body from her prime. It was indeed a difficult situation.

"Hmm... Although she's quite strong, if I use the power of the Universal Angel, a final arrow with fifty percent power should still be able to shoot her down."

Shen Gonglin suggested a plan. Although she was currently very strong, the power of the Universal Angel was not to be underestimated. With fifty units of effort, defeating her shouldn't be a problem, but...

"Then what are we waiting for? With Kiana to keep us in check, there will be absolutely no problem."

Fu Hua's eyes lit up. What Shen Gonglin said was indeed a good idea. She knew how strong Shen Gonglin's angel form was. Even Durandal had to temporarily avoid the arrow's edge. If it could hit the Herrscher of Consciousness, it would definitely achieve the desired result.

"But I don't want to, Class President. That's your body. It's so hard to have no hidden injuries, to be healthy, strong, and flexible. If an arrow were to pierce it, you would definitely be seriously injured even if you didn't die. And if that happened, the Class President would have no chance of survival. So this trick is completely unworkable."