Chapter 423
It would be great if it could annoy Elysia, so Mobius obediently came over. The Mobius girl approached the loudspeaker and repeated it many times, even using a completely different tone for each sentence. After she finished speaking, she asked Shen Gonglin about this question with some curiosity. Wasn't he usually with Raiden Mei, the one who beat him up?
Tsk, the thought of this made Mobius even angrier. She picked up the megaphone and shouted a few more times before she felt a little better.
"Mei fainted again. Sigh, this isn't the first or second time this has happened. So I was thinking about whether I could find a way to treat her with medication. I can't go to the Deepest Place of Aponia, so I can only work on this kind of place. Really, this kind of situation where she faints so easily... Mobius, don't think too much. Even if Mei faints, you won't have a chance to do anything to her."
Shen Gonglin explained helplessly. Seeing Mei's problem, he was also helpless. But since he couldn't go to the Deepest Place to see Aponia, he could only think of other ways. He couldn't let Mei stay unconscious like this forever. He had to find a solution. So he thought of Mobius. If he could concoct a drug that could lock or stabilize the mind, it should be of some help.
Seeing the slight glint in Mobius's snake-like eyes, Shen Gonglin knew that this girl was probably thinking about something else again. In the Elysian Realm, Mobius was the most dangerous one. Who knew if she was thinking of secretly picking up Mei's body to do experiments when Mei fainted again? Shen Gonglin had to nip this kind of thinking in the bud.
"Oh? You saw through me, but what can you do? Even if I did that, could you... Ouch! Ouch! Let go!"
Mobius stretched out her delicate white hand to cover her wicked smile, and then Shen Gonglin quickly grabbed Mobius's cheek. She was a little scared at first because of the snake element, but after getting used to it, Shen Gonglin felt less afraid. On the contrary, this loli-like Mobius... and with such a reckless personality, it felt so good to bully her.
The pain in her cheek made Mobius scream. She never expected this guy to dare to pinch her face. This was a provocation to Dr. Mobius. She pushed away Shen Gonglin's hand and glared at him. Her snake eyes flashed with malice. Did this guy think she was someone easy to bully? It was time to let him taste the power of the infinite!
"Don't move, let me pinch you."
Unfortunately, before Infinite Serpent could make any other move, Shen Gonglin snapped her fingers and opened several strange spatial rifts. Even Mobius felt a chill at the sight of the large eyes that filled the rifts, and the corners of the rifts even had those maliciously cute bows, which made it even stranger.
Shen Gonglin's hand could always reach out from the crack and pinch his face, Mobius had no way to struggle. What kind of ability was this? It was somewhat like the Herrscher of the Void, but it wasn't.
"Ha, you're treating me like this, aren't you really afraid that the guinea pig will find out?"
Unable to dodge, Mobius could only passively accept it. The Flame-Chasers with the Infinity Mark stood still and was thoroughly bullied by Shen Gonglin. She glared at Shen Gonglin with her green vertical pupils, hoping to force her to let her go with that look, but it seemed that the effect was not very good.
"Mei would definitely praise me if she knew. Do you think she would speak up for you? Don't kid me. Although Mei doesn't like to hit girls younger than her, I think she would still want to beat up a nasty little girl like you."
Shen Gonglin said casually, completely unaware of what Mobius was threatening him about. Mobius's eyes widened upon hearing his words, not because of anything else, but simply because of what he had just said, "Loli... who is he talking about? Is there anyone here who can be called a loli?"
Could this be referring to himself?
Contemplating this terrifying possibility, Mobius was starting to lose his composure. What? This guy actually called him a loli? Are you kidding me?! No one in the world had ever dared to insult him like this. As one of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, Mobius was truly enraged this time!
"Who's the loli here?! Let me tell you, the real me is so much more mature than I am now, and I'm way better than that Raiden Mei!"
An enraged Mobius slapped Shen Gonglin's hand away. She stubbornly argued with Shen Gonglin, saying that he could kill her if he wanted, since she wouldn't die, but this kind of insult was unacceptable. Calling her a loli? Who the hell is the loli?
"Oh, I understand, Mobius. Sometimes I think that the real me might be incredibly powerful, and the way I am now is just a disguise. I get it."
Shen Gonglin patted Mobius's head understandingly, but this attitude angered Mobius again. Did he think he was bragging? If he hadn't "molted" too many times, how could he have become like this? Is this what they call a tiger fallen into the plains being bullied by dogs? No, Mobius had to prove himself.
"I'm not lying to you. Come here, I'll show you the evidence. This is the real me!"
Mobius pulled out a photo album from somewhere, opened it, pointed to a beautiful green-haired older woman in the photo, and then pointed to himself. It's the same person. Shen Gonglin, you idiot, do you even understand now?
"What? You're saying this is the same person? Impossible, absolutely impossible, Mobius. You don't need to use your mother's picture to lie to me. But I believe you'll grow up to look like this."
The photo shows a tall woman in a white lab coat. Just by looking at the photo, you can tell she's very tall, and her figure is indeed amazing, almost comparable to Himeko's. But how could this photo possibly be of Mobius? This guy must be living in a dream.
Chapter Seventy-Nine
"Me, my mom... So the real me already looks this old... No, no, Shen Gonglin, look carefully! How could I be my mom! I'm still so young, how could I be the mom of a child this age!"
Upon hearing Shen Gonglin's words, Mobius became even more distraught. The Mobius girl stared wide-eyed at Shen Gonglin. He said she had deceived him by showing him a photo of her mother, but this was clearly herself! In her original photos, she was already of motherhood age when she showed them to others. It was quite strange that she had attracted so much attention. Mobius couldn't believe it. She held the photo up to Shen Gonglin's face. How could such a thing be possible?
"How would I know? Maybe your Flame-Chasers has a special constitution, so it's probably only natural that he has such a big child."
As always, Shen Gonglin was self-righteous. How could he possibly know what suspicious points these Flame-Chasers had about them, given how mysterious they all were?
"No matter how special I am, I can't give birth to myself! I don't even have a partner to have children with. That's who I am, do you understand?"
Pointing at the mature and alluring woman in the photo, Mobius emphasized very seriously, whether or not Shen Gonglin understood that this was her, the real her, without any fakery, and that there was a reason why she had become like this... apart from courting death!
"Okay, okay, then Mobius, you go ahead and do your thing. I'm going back to find Mei. She might have woken up by now."
Shen Gonglin waved goodbye to Mobius. Judging from his attitude, Mobius knew he didn't believe her at all. He didn't know why he was getting angry in this place. Anyway, Mobius felt that Shen Gonglin had a way of making people angry. If he didn't prove that the person in the photo was him, Mobius would be restless and unable to eat or sleep!
"Wait a minute, you stop right there... Come on, kill me."
Mobius rushed over and grabbed Shen Gonglin's hand, placing it on her chest. The force was so great that Shen Gonglin couldn't pull her away. The Mobius girl glared at her with her vertical pupils and said something that shocked Shen Gonglin: What did she mean? Kill her... Also, Mobius didn't seem to have the loli figure she had imagined; she was actually quite well-endowed.
"Just do it. I won't resist. With your abilities, you can definitely kill me."
Without any hint of embarrassment, Mobius continued with his request. He would only believe it if Shen Gonglin saw it with her own eyes. This guy was just too infuriating. Mobius couldn't hold back any longer and had to prove it.
"What do you mean by this? You want me to have a murder on my head so I'll have a guilty conscience later? You're really vicious."
Shen Gonglin pondered Mobius's meaning. Although this girl seemed quite wicked, it didn't warrant her killing her like this. Or was she trying to prove something with her death? Like, that she actually only ate a bowl of noodles?
"What on earth is going on in your head? I'm asking you to kill me. Snakes don't die. Every time I die and molt, my body shrinks... that is, I become younger. The reason I'm like this now is because I fought Chakravartin while I was researching. Do you understand what I'm saying? If you understand, then hurry up and do it. I'll prove it to you!"
Mobius glared at Shen Gonglin, baring his teeth. This guy was just too easy to anger; he really had to prove him wrong.
"No, no, I believe you, okay? But you said you'd fight Chakravartin. In your current state, how many times would he have to kill you? Is that guy really that strong?"
Seeing how serious Mobius was, Shen Gonglin had no choice but to believe her and assume that what Mobius said was true. She really was a tall, long-legged, and well-proportioned green-haired mature woman. At the same time, Shen Gonglin had a new question: Was Chakravartin really that strong? Did he hold back when they fought last time?
"I was holding back! Okay... From a warrior's perspective, he is indeed quite skilled. After all, he once served as the final trial expert and has killed his successors on several occasions."
Mobius explained Chakravartin's strength. Everyone has different focuses. Chakravartin's combat power is indeed extraordinary. Otherwise, he would not have chosen to let him help his experiments kill him so many times. The death of his successor has also happened to him before, but the situation was completely different from what happened to Chakravartin.
"... It's clear that guy is quite irritable. I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to fight him again."
Shen Gonglin was slightly speechless. At the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of Chakravartin's volatile temper. Killing his successor directly was really something.
"I'm afraid you'll have your chance soon... Hmm, did I come at the wrong time? Shen Gonglin, you really are a benevolent person."
Just then, Raven's voice suddenly rang out. After estimating the time, the mercenary came to inform Shen Gonglin. After all, if she and Mei were accomplices, they would definitely be dealt with together later. So, Raven cleverly came here to inform Shen Gonglin, so that no matter what happened, it would be none of her business.
As soon as she arrived, she saw Shen Gonglin placing her hand on Mobius's chest. The mercenary's lips twitched. She knew Shen Gonglin had strong social skills, but she didn't expect them to be this strong. This was Mobius, Mei had fought to the death with. How could it have turned into this situation in Shen Gonglin's hands? Raven simply couldn't understand it.
Not only does he like girls with curvy figures like himself and Mei, but he also likes the type like Mobius? Well, that makes sense. The Herrscher of Reason and Shen Gonglin seem to have the same kind of relationship. This guy will die from cheating one day.
"Huh? Raven, what did you say... Wait a minute, this is a misunderstanding. Mobius forced me to do this. I'm innocent!"
Noticing Raven's gaze, Shen Gonglin quickly explained that it was a misunderstanding and that she wouldn't take the blame for it. How could she possibly have any feelings for someone like Mobius?
"Yes, yes, it was my idea, is that okay now?"
Mobius rolled his eyes, feeling even angrier. Why was he in such a hurry to clarify? He was really annoyed and had to find a way to trip him up.
"See? That's how it is... By the way, Raven, you just said I'd have my chance soon, what did that mean?"
Shen Gonglin looked at Raven, feeling that this question should be more important.
Chapter 80 Chakravartin
"It means exactly what it says. You want to really fight Chakravartin, right? Baobaolong has already gone to taunt him. I'm afraid the two of you are already fighting now. You two are truly a perfect match. You think this way, and she thinks this way too."
Raven shrugged. In any case, she couldn't be an accomplice to Mei. Miss Raven was very clever, but she couldn't directly betray Mei either. So she calculated the time to tell Shen Gonglin, so as not to offend either of them. She was truly worthy of herself.
"What do you mean? Mei and Chakravartin are fighting?"
Shen Gonglin frowned, momentarily unable to process what had happened, why Mei was fighting with Chakravartin, and what had transpired between them.
"I heard what she said. Shen Gonglin, are you hard of hearing? But I didn't expect that little white mouse would dare to do such a thing. Sigh, I actually quite like that little white mouse... Look, I've already made a wreath for her."
Mobius fiddled with the tissue in his hand, folding it into a small wreath. The Mobius girl wore a wicked smile. He really didn't know what had gotten into her that she dared to challenge Chakravartin. She had been killed by him so many times. In terms of strength, Chakravartin Flame-Chasers was one of the top heroes. Did she think that just because she had beaten him down once, she had the ability to challenge Chakravartin? She was really brave.
"Thank you so much. Let's go, Raven. It seems like it's been too long since I've beaten Mei that gets up to pranks after just three days."
Shen Gonglin Jingu left with Raven, her face dark. Upon hearing what Shen Gonglin said, Mobius's eyes lit up. Was she going to beat up that little white mouse? That was great! He had to take him along. Because of Elysia's publicity, everyone in the Elysian Realm now knew that she had beaten him up. Mobius wouldn't be satisfied if he didn't get his revenge.
"Too slow, Herrscher."
Chakravartin stood in front, and as Mei was getting ready to walk over, Flame-Chasers made this dissatisfied sound. Since she had made a provocation, she should be prepared to be torn to pieces. He had been waiting for too long. When was the last time he killed Herrscher?
"I'm also worried that you need more time to warm up, after all... you haven't fought against Herrscher from the next era yet, and perhaps it's not what you imagine."
Having fully prepared herself mentally, Mei faced off against the hero of the previous era. Although it was part of the plan, Mei genuinely wanted to fight him to test her current abilities. She wanted to see how much she still fell short of the heroes of the past.
"Oh... you want it even simpler, huh? Also, how long are you going to keep up this act, Herrscher? Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but no one has ever thought I'm stupid. Now, the Deepest Place you've been trying to reach is right here. You've gotten what you wanted, and now, it's time to pay the price."
I understand what Mei really wants to do. This Herrscher isn't the type to provoke others. There were reasons behind her previous actions, and this development is undoubtedly part of her plan. But it doesn't matter; I can use her if I want. Anyway, this development is what I need!
"Yes, I know what you want, and I also know... you've been waiting for this moment for a long time. Back when you and Kevin beat up my boyfriend, I wanted to intervene."
Mei calmly pulled out her Key of Punishment. The battle with Chakravartin was inevitable, or rather, only he could force himself into that perilous situation where there was no chance of survival. Only in this way could she possibly break Aponia's prophecy. Success or failure depended on this one move.
"Hahahaha... Hahahahaha... My anger has been dormant for far too long... far too long! Since you want it to reappear here, then try to bear it... Do your best! Enough talk... Come on!"
There was no need to speak anymore. Chakravartin was so excited that his whole body began to tremble. He was like a wild beast that had been suppressing itself, and now he finally had the chance to unleash his rage. The Herrscher was indeed a good opponent, or rather, only Herrscher could withstand his rage without it being extinguished in an instant. He went inward and outward, killing anyone he encountered!
"Herrscher, come forward! March towards death, march towards me!"
The surrounding environment seemed to be infected by Chakravartin's emotions and became scorching hot. Because of the Flame-Chaser experiment, the Honkai Beast fused with Flame-Chasers was Feitian, also known as Ashura. Legend has it that Ashura is half-human, half-god, and half-demon, and is extremely prone to anger. Mei is now experiencing this firsthand. Fighting this guy is like fighting an untamed wild beast.
"Heh, it's best not to speak too soon when dealing with a Herrscher."
Powered by the lightning, Mei had never given up on her swordsmanship training. She was now in a situation she had caused herself, so she was prepared to take full responsibility. She dodged the molten lava-like high-temperature attack and completed dozens of attacks in the instant Mei dodged. However, the sword light and shadow only hit the afterimage of Chakravartin Jie. Mei Flame-Chasers shook his head in disappointment. Is that all she can do?
"Enough... Herrscher, disappointing. Even with the mark you made it this far, this is all you've achieved... Come on! Show me one more desperate struggle!"
The attacks became even more ferocious, seeking a greater challenge. Mei's current performance did not satisfy Chakravartin. Flame-Chasers leaped high into the air, his body radiating a dazzling red light. He seemed to transform into the sun and crashed down on Mei, a dying struggle? This level was not even his limit!
"You'll regret saying that... Kalki!"
Mei swung her sword down, and from the shattered ground, a red dragon appeared beneath her feet. This was another form of Belenaus, and now it submitted to the Queen of Thunder, escaping the fall of Chakravartin. Mei rode the red dragon into the sky and exhaled dragon breath carrying lightning. Chakravartin calamities were completely enveloped in the dragon breath. Roar, Kalki!
He was bathed in red lightning, but Chakravartin's laughter was still so clear; this was the reaction he was supposed to have.
"Hahahaha... That's more like it, Herrscher!"
The dragon's breath was blocked, and Flame-Chasers, who had been suppressed, stood up again. Mei didn't think she could kill Chakravartin so easily; she needed to provoke him even more.
Chapter 81 Last Words
"Is this merely a roar from the sky enough for you? Let me teach you the true reason why thunder is so terrifying... Annihilate!"
Kalki left the stage, and Mei descended from the sky. While Chakravartin was still in a dazed state, the Key of Punishment in the girl's hand unleashed a world-shattering aura. Forced back by such an attack, Flame-Chasers crossed his arms in front of him and retreated uncontrollably. That slash also left an indelible mark on the mask on Chakravartin's face.
"Congratulations! You've given it your all and finally proven yourself. You deserve to be killed!"
Mei's attack completely enraged the beast. Red flames enveloped Chakravartin's entire body. In the firelight, Mei could feel that she was now locked onto by Chakravartin's gaze. The scorching heat swept across the entire area, and Chakravartin underwent an astonishing change. If we were to use Shen Gonglin's words... this should be Chakravartin's second form.
He's like a demon king in flames; is such a person truly a hero?
Mei gripped the knife tightly in her hand. She could feel the pressure now, but it wasn't enough.
"This time, it's not a battle, it's a hunt! Now, as always, start running for your life!"
The flames dispersed, and a red demon appeared before Mei's eyes, its body seemingly flowing with scorching magma. Mei couldn't help but wonder, was this the Human Collapse of the Chakravartin Mei? It felt completely different from when they fought just now, or was it some other power?
Mei threw herself into the battle. Since obtaining the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, Mei had almost never fought at full strength. This exhilarating battle made Mei take it seriously, because if she wasn't serious, she might die in the next second.
"I'm facing a Herrscher? While you're facing Chakravartin!"
The enraged Flame-Chasers relentlessly attacked Mei, but Mei wasn't focused on dodging either. The red sword light left indelible marks on the field. Now, it could be said that they were evenly matched. Although he was enraged, his attacks were not aimless. He genuinely wanted to kill her, and Mei was now absolutely certain of that.
"Herrscher, is this the kind of insect-like power you use to carry out destruction? Come on... come on! Destroy me, or watch me destroy everything!"
Countless sword lights were left on his body, but Chakravartin seemed unaffected by the molten lava-like heat. Is this the power of Herrscher? That's truly disappointing.
In this situation, it's truly baffling who the Herrscher who destroyed civilization is. Mei remained silent, focusing all her attention on the battle. Indeed, her opponent possessed the right to disregard Herrscher. Among those she had fought, even the Herrscher on Coral Island couldn't match her in pure power... But even so, now was not the time for her to surrender. To deceive fate, she had to exert all her strength and put herself in a truly helpless situation...
Having made the necessary preparations, Mei's purple eyes were incredibly serious, and killing intent seeped out from them. This was not a friendly spar; she now had to be prepared to kill Chakravartin!
"This is the killing intent... this very moment! To take revenge on me, to let me unleash my full power, to let me... slaughter everything!"
Mei was struck by Mei's sword Chakravartin fell to his knees. But this did not mean Mei's victory. This Herrscher had proven her ability and that she was worthy of being killed by him. So now, he would kill her!
Flames filled the entire area as Chakravartin stood up again. This Flame-Chasers had unleashed all the fury in his heart, and the scorching heat made it impossible for Mei to get close to him. Was this Chakravartin's final form? Mei admitted that with her current abilities, she was indeed no match for Chakravartin, so now... she could only do her best to save her life.
"Come, Herrscher, throw yourselves into the flames with me and let me see... who will be... burned to ashes first!"
Like a natural disaster, meteor showers poured down from the sky. This power was unprecedented. With such power, Mei simply couldn't believe that humanity in the previous era had Honkai to the Honkai. He couldn't maintain this state for long... But now, she really had no other choice.
"Run, run! All your destinations will turn to ashes. I am the approaching death, I am the end! Hahahaha!"
Seeing Mei's disheveled state, Chakravartin burst into laughter again. "So you understand the price of provoking me now? Enjoy the last moments of her life."
"What's so funny?"
Chakravartin temporarily stopped attacking. Mei looked at the enemy in front of her warily. What did it mean that she suddenly stopped?
"... That's all. You remind me of the first Herrscher I tore apart... She died too quickly, before I could have my fill, before I could even feel despair. Was it the fourth or the fifth... I can't remember, and it doesn't matter. So, I'll give you one more chance... Leave your last words."
Determined to completely annihilate the Herrscher before her, Chakravartin prepared to launch her final attack, a strike that would surely kill her.
In other words, you're not prepared to stop here.