Chapter 455

It was probably just fatigue from the battle. Her fainting spell earlier could be considered a rest. Mei felt much better now. Did Hua save her? And Shen Gonglin, why was he asleep too?

"Only an hour has passed since I saw you. But... it seems you had been lying there for a while. When I saw you, Shen Gonglin had just finished fighting, and then the two of us brought you here, and he fell asleep again. I went there to find you because I had to convey some important information."

He explained to Mei what had happened after she fainted, which surprised Mei. She remembered fighting monsters in the Elysian Realm, so why didn't she log out after she collapsed?

The current situation is quite similar to a story that Shen Gonglin once told her. It was originally a game where you could revive after dying, but now the game has no exit button, and... if you die, you're really dead.

But the fact that I'm here unharmed means either the monster didn't chase me, or...

"It's Shen Gonglin who has been protecting you, and I think there should be something else too."

Seeing the girl's confusion, Fu Hua gave this explanation. Her gaze fell on the front of Mei's thigh, where the icy blue data stream dispersed like smoke, and it seemed that it would disappear completely in no time.

Chapter 187 Unable to Leave

This is... the communication module that Klein left on himself?

Following Hua's gaze downwards, Mei saw this thing and understood. That made sense; it was the only thing that could protect her while she was unconscious. Mei frowned slightly, but... if this really was the last time it would work, then the last chance to contact the outside world would be gone.

Forget it, there's no point in worrying about this now. Mei turned her gaze to Hua. She had just said that she came here to find her for a reason, to convey something important. What was it?

"Hua, you just said you had something important to convey. Did something happen?"

Hua seemed hesitant this time when she posed the question. It was quite unexpected to see such a reaction from this girl. Hua still didn't know how to start the conversation. During the hour that Mei was unconscious, Hua was not only thinking about her past, but also about how to phrase it.

"Let's talk as we walk. I'll take care of him. You just woke up and need some time to adjust."

Still unsure how to broach the subject, Fu Hua pulled up the sleeping Shen Gonglin beside her and carried him on her back. Mei wanted to stop her and ask her to put her down, but then the girl thought again. This was Hua, not just anyone. It wouldn't be a problem to leave her to him. But... let's go?

"Walk?"

"Yes. Mei, you must leave the Elysian Realm. We can't delay any longer."

When this topic came up, Hua became extremely serious. This was no joke; things had reached a point where there was no time to lose. Leaving now was the best outcome for them. Miraculous changes were taking place in the Elysian Realm, and leaving was the safest option.

"I didn't expect you to say this to me, Hua, but... I know you are different from them, you must have very fair reasons. But now, I can't do it at all. That path to reality has been cut off. Before, Shen Gonglin tried to use the power of the Herrscher of the Void to escape, but in the end, it was to no avail."

She had always trusted Mei very much. If she wanted her to leave, there must be a very legitimate reason. She was different from the others in the Elysian Realm. But even so, it was impossible for her to leave. She had just tried, but neither she nor Shen Gonglin could leave Elysian Realm now.

"Cut off? You mean..."

Fu Hua's eyes widened in disbelief. They were now unable to leave.

"Well, judging from the results, it seems we're trapped here. And whether I've actually lost that privilege of being resurrected... is probably not something we can rashly verify."

Mei truthfully explained her current situation, feeling helpless about her predicament. Hua was someone she could trust, a trust she had gained after spending time with her. Compared to the riddle-makers in the Elysian Realm, Hua was a breath of fresh air.

"Is there some problem in reality? Or... is someone deliberately doing this from within?"

This is a big problem. If Mei and Shen Gonglin are unable to leave Elysian Realm, then what happens next will inevitably involve them, or rather, this whole thing was designed to drag them into it.

"I'm about to go and check. So... Hua, what exactly happened that made you also come to urge me to leave immediately?"

Regardless of the reason, I can't leave Elysian Realm now, so I might as well find out the whole story, what happened that made Hua want me to leave immediately, and what happened while I was away from Flame-Chasers.

"Alright, it's come to this... Mei, you should come with me. At least it will be safer for both of you if you travel together. Besides, it's a situation that... no one would believe unless they saw it with their own eyes."

It seemed this was the only way. Since they couldn't leave Elysian Realm, learning more about it would be beneficial for them. Hua didn't hesitate any longer. Carrying Shen Gonglin and Mei, she returned to Eternal Elysium. As soon as they arrived, the intense heat from the scorching flames hit them, and countless fireballs fell from the sky. Who could have caused this...?

Without a doubt, it's that person.

"Ugh... It's so hot? What's going on?"

Shen Gonglin was also awakened by the heat. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the cool floral fragrance in Eternal Elysium had disappeared, and the smell of the air being burned by flames made him frown. What was going on?

"This is... Chakravartin? Has he gone mad again? But... Hua, your reasons for wanting me to leave must be more than this, right?"

Mei loosened her collar slightly to cool herself off. It was obvious who was responsible for this. The girl dodged the fireball falling from the sky. Although the situation was terrible, Hua probably wouldn't want her to leave so easily.

After all, Mei is someone who has faced Chakravartin challenges head-on, so this level of provocation is acceptable.

"Indeed. If it were merely because of Chakravartin's madness, it wouldn't be considered extremely dangerous. But the real problem now is... the only person who could reliably handle this kind of situation is no longer here."

After setting down Shen Gonglin, Hua leaped high and dispersed the falling fireball. Chakravartin's madness was indeed troublesome, but this wasn't the first time he had gone insane. However, there had always been someone who could handle this situation before. The problem now was that the person who could handle this situation was nowhere to be found.

"Let's go check it out first. This power... even surpasses the strength he displayed when he fought me. Who is Chakravartin fighting?"

The flames have already spread to this area, and the most dangerous place over there should be the area where Chakravartin is now. I wonder who he is fighting. Mei and the others are approaching that area. The power fluctuations are even greater than when they fought each other. Was he not using his full strength back then?

Flame-Chasers is indeed no simple person.

"You should know something about him by now, right? He never wants to fight just one person... but everyone."

Hua was also helpless with Chakravartin's problem. In short, if there was no one who could handle the situation, then he would have to do it himself. The three of them slowly approached the center of the fire eruption. This crazy guy should be chained up.

Chapter 188 The Madman

They saw Flame-Chasers ahead. Although they hadn't gotten close yet, Mei, Shen Gonglin, and the others could already hear Flame-Chasers's wild voice. At this moment, he was in a state of Human Collapse, with scorching flames scorching the surroundings. Sue, Eden, Kosma, and Griseo were beside him. How to put it, these people didn't seem like the kind of people who could stop Chakravartin.

"Good! Even better! None of you... are qualified to be my opponent alone. Come at me all at once, don't waste time!"

I don't know who has offended Chakravartin. Now this Flame-Chasers looks like he's ready to devour anyone. How should I put it? Now Flame-Chasers suddenly gives Shen Gonglin the feeling that when the tiger is away, the monkey becomes the king. Aponia, Kevin, and Elysia, the people who can deal with him are not here now, so he can only bully these sick, weak, women and children?

Yes, that's right. The sickly and weak refer to Sue and Kosma, while the women and children are Eden and Griseo. Their bullying and cowardly behavior is exactly like mine.

"Chakravartin, the typewriter hasn't made a judgment like last time. We shouldn't rush things."

In this situation, Kosma no longer maintained his autistic boy persona. He Griseo behind him, trying to calm the crazed beast in front of him with words. Even if a fight broke out, Griseo couldn't be involved. Aponia... where did she go?

"Really? That blind man next to you, isn't he special here? If this hadn't happened, do you think he'd still look like this? Like a dead man?!"

It was clear that Chakravartin was still holding back; at least he didn't refer to Su as "blind." Flame-Chasers, with his eyes closed, remained silent, which seemed to intensify Chakravartin's anger. What exactly were they arguing about?

"I'll kill you all first, then I'll go find the rest one by one. Only then will that bastard, that traitor, not think he can escape after doing something like this!"

Chakravartin Jie clenched his fist, ready to attack. Clearly, he wasn't just talking. There was no one who could peacefully stop him now. From 50,000 years ago until today, he had only faced his companions in this manner once. Mei looked around. Judging from the embers, it wasn't hard to imagine what Chakravartin had just done.

What's worse is that none of the people standing here have the ability to persuade him, so did he deliberately choose this opportunity to cause trouble? Hua looked at the other Flame-Chasers, and it was the same in the real-life conflict; they were not suitable to influence the situation under these circumstances.

While others are scheming and plotting at the table, Brother Jie wants to overturn the table.

Hua subtly swept her gaze over everyone. With Su unusually silent, Hua sighed softly and then made her decision.

In this situation, you're all you can fight back against.

"Calm down, Chakravartin. You're not a beast, after all."

She tried to calm him down with words. Fu Hua didn't want to fight him until the very last moment, but she didn't have high hopes either, since she wasn't the kind of person who was good at talking.

"Perhaps... but not now."

Sure enough, they had a similar conversation before. What happened after that? Step by step, Chakravartin walked towards the crowd. This Chakravartin, who had annihilated countless enemies and stood at the top of the organization, was very likely the Chakravartin who regarded everyone in front of him as potential enemies.

For everyone present, something even more terrifying could only be found in Nightmare Ridge.

Alas, as expected... Even after so many lessons, some tragedies are still unavoidable by human effort. After Elysia left, the Thirteen Flame-Chasers were gathered because of her will ultimately not escape the fate of falling apart? Even so, Hua has her own things to do.

Well then, that's settled.

With no other options, the girl, who looked slightly more mature than an ordinary student, took a few steps forward and stood before the nightmare. Mei somewhat puzzled, but she also gave her own response.

"Don't worry, I'm just doing what I should do, that's all... Shen Gonglin, want to come with me?"

This move was somewhat unexpected. Hua looked at Shen Gonglin and made this invitation. She had a very good impression of Shen Gonglin and thought that she would have a good relationship with him in the future. She was afraid that she would never have such an opportunity to fight side by side again.

"Certainly."

Shen Gonglin also stepped forward, and the two assumed the same posture, clearly indicating they were from the same school. Hua's emotions also soared. Needless to say, although she had never experienced anything like this before, their coordination was effortless. Their attacks came one after another. With no one else present, only she could stop Chakravartin.

Moreover, Shen Gonglin is here too.

"Chakravartin, I'm not going to explain to you, because I know it's all in vain. I have only one request, Chakravartin, please let Griseo leave here first. After all, she's still just a child."

Hua temporarily forced Chakravartin back. Fighting was fine, but Hua still wanted the unrelated people to leave first. Griseo too young. Although she was also Flame-Chasers, this wouldn't work.

"I don't care!"

The combined attack of Shen Gonglin and Hua seemed to excite Chakravartin even more. He was eager to try, and if the others left, he could be even more unrestrained.

"Please wait a moment."

Flame-Chasers, who had been silent all along, finally spoke. Su stepped forward to stop the fight that was about to break out between them. When Hua looked at his face, her heart skipped a beat. Hua knew that expression and that forced composure all too well.

"Chakravartin, your previous disappearance had almost identical characteristics to Ying. Have you seen her?"

Su raised this question. The observation just now led to a conjecture: Chakravartin disappeared before, but now he has reappeared. What happened?

"You... are not worthy to mention her name. And don't even think about using my anger as a tool in your hands! We should have known this day would come when we were deceiving her, but she was never a traitor! Neither then nor now!"

His emotions grew increasingly agitated; everything that happened back then was their fault!

"Shouldn't Aponia pay the price for this? If Sakura had just asked, I would have killed that woman long ago!"

Chapter 189 Eden the Dispatcher

Oh? It seems a lot has happened without my knowledge. As expected of a friend recognized by Chakravartin, only Aponia has received such treatment. Shen Gonglin's eyes darted around, Mei also came to his side. No matter what the situation, if a battle is unavoidable, the only ones who can fight Chakravartin are himself, Shen Gonglin, and Hua.

"... Chakravartin, I have no intention of arguing with you now. I just want to know whether you have seen Sakura or not."

Conversation with Chakravartin was as difficult as ever. Aponia, Elysia, Kevin, or even Sakura... none of them were there. Su could only force himself to do it, because he knew his feelings for all the Flame-Chasers, so his current emotions... were also expected.

"You... dare to... ask me such a question? Huh?"

The surrounding temperature suddenly rose, and even the air in sight instantly turned into shimmering, blurry ripples. Chakravartin assumed a posture ready to turn the tables at any moment. "You know what the precepts are on my body, but none of you are innocent! And I don't care now! Those who kill them... must pay the price! You! You! No... let's start with you!"

A killing intent, a strike heavier than ten thousand pounds, was already prepared. Although no one knew what he was talking about, Shen Gonglin... no, everyone else was ready to react, except for Eden.

"Griseo, get behind me."

"Alas... Sumeru Mustard Seed."

With Kosma Griseo behind him, Su shook his head helplessly, realizing he was ultimately unsuitable to talk to Chakravartin. Flame-Chasers stretched out his hand, and a white light flashed, disappearing in an instant. Along with the light, Chakravartin's figure vanished from everyone's sight.

"That is... the Thousand Worlds?"

Hua looked at Su with some surprise, and the relatively familiar name also made Mei and Shen Gonglin turn their heads. Was Su the first user of the Thousand Worlds?

"Hmm. Although we can't hold someone like Chakravartin captive for too long... this should be enough for us to figure out the basic outline of the matter."

It seems that something strange has happened here after he and Shen Gonglin left. There's no need to ask this question. Even after Chakravartin disappeared, Kosma still didn't let Griseo leave from behind him and made sure he was in a position where he could see everyone present.

And then... it was at this moment that Mei noticed that everyone in front of her was maintaining a distance from each other, a distance so great that it shouldn't be maintained with one's companions. Some changes are invisible and intangible, ineffable, yet... deadly enough.

"You don't seem surprised that I'm back, Sue."

Sensing the oppressive atmosphere between Flame-Chasers, Mei took the initiative to speak. She knew that he planned to leave Eternal Elysium when they were spiritually attached, but Su seemed to have anticipated her return.

"Yes, the reason I was able to find you is because Su sensed your situation."

Hua nodded and took over the topic. It was because Su sensed it that he knew Mei needed help.

"I discovered it a little too late... Fortunately, no major mistakes have been made. Visitors, you'd better not go out alone anymore. Although we haven't been able to get any clues yet, we have reason to believe that one, or at least one, among the Flame-Chasers has become a traitor. And... he or they... are trying to erase the other memories one by one."

Su's words were astonishing, leaving Mei somewhat incredulous. However, the expressions of those around her proved that they hadn't misheard. Moreover, according to Su, Mei had indeed thought of a name.

"You mean... Elysia?"

I didn't want to use this name in this context, but isn't that exactly what Su meant?

"Let's not talk about this anymore."

Their conversation was interrupted when Eden stepped forward and stopped Mei and Sue from talking. The elegant woman finally spoke, "Sue, things have come to this point, and we can no longer remain inactive. If you are willing, although the ranking doesn't have that meaning, could you let me, the fourth-ranked person, take charge of everyone from here?"

They couldn't continue doing nothing. Eden stepped forward at this crucial moment, which was also Su's plan. He himself was not suitable to be the coordinator. As for Kosma and Griseo... hahahaha, there was no need for that. Hua was not suitable either, so it was only Eden.

"This was originally my plan. But Eden..."

Su hesitated for a moment. In the perception of this unique mental-sensing Flame-Chaser, he instinctively sensed something from the fluctuations in the other party's consciousness. After considering it carefully, Su still spoke up and told the cruel story.

"She... is never coming back,"

"Um."

The words sounded heavy even to Su, but Eden gave a definite answer. Although the answer was so certain, no one could tell from Eden's expression; there was no sign of disbelief or dissatisfaction.

"So... if one memory kills another, it can cause the other to disappear completely?"

Mei raised this question. Everyone in the group was a riddle solver, except for the Class President, who was her "white moonlight" (ideal figure in Chinese literature). She just didn't know anything. Seeing the same bewildered look on the other person's face, Mei felt much better. The Class President was truly her "white moonlight."

The only well-behaved baby in the Elysian Realm, this title is not fake.

"No. Based on the architecture of the Elysian Realm, damaged data should be quickly restored from the most recent backup, and the memory loss should not even take more than five seconds. But this has never happened before, and whether there was an accident or interference is something no one can easily say."