Cocoon: What Do I Do? My Daughter's Entered Her Rebellious Phase-Help, Anyone Online? / Chapter 25: Kiana: Nooo, My Xia Ling!

"But this also means..."

"If I trigger the King's Set again due to near-death, Kiana will definitely be able to sense my condition through the connection of powers..."

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"Phew—that should be fine."

As Xia Ling guided Kiana into the cocoon with the Origin Power, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Thus, her final task—guiding Kiana through the leap—was successfully completed.

This means that Kiana's "role" has come to an end as Kiana successfully accepts the Finality Authority.

So what's next...?

Xia Ling focused her gaze on the Key of Blankness.

Shall we put it on now?

Xia Ling didn't have a clear idea of how long she could withstand the corrosive influence of the Key of Blankness. Although it would take her almost no time to travel from here to the moon, if she considered the worst-case scenario...

She will most likely trigger the King's Set the moment she puts on the Blank Group Chat (5) Wing Flag? Dam Lin "Qi VI Billion Key".

In that case, time would become extremely tight. She would first need to gain the cocoon's approval, then steal a portion of Kevin's power of Finality, and then precisely time her transfer of that power to Kiana. If she only had one minute...

Then she probably won't have any room for error.

However, the only good news is that Kiana has already located the cocoon's coordinates for her, so she doesn't need to spend extra time searching for its location.

A moment later, Xia Ling's connection to Kiana disappeared from the cocoon's coordinates.

This means that the girl has returned to her Intrinsic World.

"Alright, even if we hesitated, it's time to set off now."

After all, this isn't a game. Bronya can construct Star Gate at any time to teleport them back to New Atra, or they can travel on the Hyperion. In fact, the time difference between the two is not that great.

"So..."

Xia Ling gently placed her hand on the Key of Blankness, which, as if it had a life of its own, automatically enveloped the girl's delicate body.

"It's a pure white design... Didn't Vill-V put any design work into this armor?"

At this moment, the girl did not know that this set of armor was just a "base material," and the pink and purple embellishments on it would only appear after absorbing Elysia's Origin Power.

"Forget it, now is not the time to dwell on this."

At the heart of the armor, a core slowly condensed and took shape; it was Xia Ling's own Domination Core.

Then, the girl took out a scroll from the system.

Unlike other scrolls, this time the scroll did not open automatically, but shrank into a ball on its own. The ink inside rose to the surface and, under Xi's power, transformed into a fiery red core.

Then, Xia Ling pressed the "core" into her body without hesitation, and at the same time, completely removed the Power of Restraint that had been covering the twelve cores.

"Waaah..."

Almost the instant the Power of Restraint was removed, a violent sense of erosion began to emanate from all parts of her body, even causing Xia Ling, who was already accustomed to death, to involuntarily let out a cry of pain.

The girl had experienced the Honkai Energy before; to be precise, her first death during her transmigration was caused by this corrosive energy.

However, after such a long time, the erosion of the twelve Herrscher Core evokes a different feeling altogether.

After all, the essence of the Key of Blankness is to forcibly overclock the human body and temporarily transform it into a state that can adapt to the Herrscher Core. The consequence of using twelve cores at the same time is that the Key of Blankness will ruthlessly squeeze out everything it can to provide a "usage environment" for these cores.

"No wonder Mei and Himeko were almost destroyed after installing just one core..."

The unbearable pain caused Xia Ling to subconsciously mobilize the Origin Power within her body. Sure enough, as Vill-V had said, this Origin Power could indeed alleviate the side effects of the Key of Blankness to some extent.

At least, her perception of pain has been greatly reduced.

After briefly assessing her physical condition, Xia Ling couldn't help but show a hint of joy on her face.

Although she was unable to move due to the corruption just now, her body was still very strong. According to the estimate, if she did not use her power on a large scale, it would take at least five minutes before she could trigger the King's Set.

In other words, she at least has enough time to communicate with the cocoon.

Following the path Kiana had just taken, Xia Ling tried to use the Origin Power to touch the strange space where the cocoon was located.

Almost instantly, she received a response from the cocoon.

"As expected... what I felt just now wasn't an illusion."

"Although I am not as well-suited as Kiana, I... do have the potential to become the Finality."

In fact, just as Kiana completed the leap, Xia Ling also felt a strange pulling force.

It seemed as if the Cocoon also intended to pull her along, to inherit the Finality Authority together with Kiana.

However, she decisively rejected this "invitation" at the time, after all, her plans required her to avoid clashing with Kiana's, and she had no interest in becoming the Finality.

But now... looking at the clear light gradually spreading before her eyes, Xia Ling responded to the cocoon's call without hesitation.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a place that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

"This is..."

Before Xia Ling could even be curious, a strange fluctuation occurred, and some information seemed to appear directly in Xia Ling's mind.

This is the cocoon's way of communicating.

However... the content of His communication left Xia Ling somewhat baffled.

Are you... blaming me?

Xia Ling blinked in confusion. "What do you mean... how did you get your body into this state?"

The cocoon's vibrations returned once more, and this time, Xia Ling could clearly feel that the amount of information being transmitted from the cocoon was quite large.

Then, she had even more doubts.

"What do you mean I'm already the Origin? And why haven't you said anything about the system within me that has powers similar to yours?"

"Huh? You don't care? You care more about my situation?"

If it weren't for her body still protesting its impending collapse, Xia Ling really wanted to sit down and have a proper talk with Jian.

After all, judging from the "favoritism" shown to her by the Cocoon, she may have underestimated the value of the Origin identity in the eyes of the Cocoon, or rather, in the eyes of that being.

Aponia's description of the stars and moon bringing God's daughter... could it be a realistic depiction?

"Forget it, time is of the essence. Let's talk about our affairs properly after the Finality battle is over."

Xia Ling, feeling dizzy from the overwhelming amount of information from the Cocoon, stood up. Although there was no concrete confirmation yet, there was no doubt that, judging from the Cocoon's attitude, the Cocoon should still acknowledge that she "temporarily" possessed a portion of the power of Finality.

Now, in a way, she has also become one of the candidates for the Finality, except that she has received very little power.

After all, if she wasn't mistaken, this power of Finality seemed to be what the cocoon used to save her life. If it was simply a matter of using the power of time to fix her physical state, then this amount of power of Finality was indeed enough.

However, this part of the power of Finality is destined not to be used according to the cocoon's wishes. After all, she never intended to become the Finality, nor did she think she could live. She simply wanted to get this ticket to compete for the Finality, and then steal some power from Kevin to "inherit" to Kiana.

"I'm sorry I couldn't do as you wished, but... you can rest assured, there won't be any problems with my health."

Xia Ling waved to the cocoon, which was still transmitting some information, and said apologetically, "I just didn't expect you to be such a nice person."

"Well... shall I come back and chat with you after the Finality battle is over?"

Chapter Twenty-Five Kiana: Buhou, my Xia Ling!

"Was Kindling Project... a success?"

On the moon, the lonely man opened his eyes. He could feel the power within the cocoon beginning to flow to another person.

That was another Finality chosen by the Cocoon. Unlike him, who forcibly controlled power by using the power of the Chimera, the other party could be said to be a legitimate Finality. Naturally, he did not have to suffer the pain of being devoured by power like him.

But that's irrelevant. If the orthodox cannot defeat the false, then the false can also be called orthodox. Even if the other party obtained the power of the Finality in a normal way, it will still be useless if they cannot pass his test.

But...

If the opponent can defeat Kevin, who possesses both the Finality and the power of the Chimera... then perhaps he can leave contentedly and head to where his companions are.

Thinking of this, Kevin slowly stood up.

The former base platform has now been transformed into a strangely shaped giant Honkai Beast. It is a creature created by Kevin using the power of Finality, which transforms Earth's history into the form of Honkai Beast. It can also be called the end of the Karma Demon.

Kevin, on the other hand, stood quietly on the Honkai Beast, waiting for his opponent to arrive.

"Um?"

Something's not right.

Kevin frowned.

Just now, he suddenly felt that the cocoon had once again divided a portion of its power.

Although the quantity was small this time, it undoubtedly represented a kind of recognition; at the very least, the other party had the opportunity to compete with him for power.

The mechanisms of the Finality are not so easy to penetrate. Even in the Previous Civilization, only Kevin left behind a way to seize the Finality Authority.

Kevin categorically disbelieves that anyone could achieve, right under everyone's noses, a goal that the Previous Civilization could only accomplish by exhausting all its resources.

Even that thing in the sea that resembles the Finality could not do it.

So...

Kevin suddenly remembered Xia Ling's last conversation with him before leaving the Stigmata Space.

Is it her...?

As it turned out, Kevin was right. Less than a minute later, a familiar portal slowly opened in front of him.

The girl who walked out of the door looked strangely familiar.

The reason it's described as "appears" is because the purple patterns spreading across the girl's body and her terrifying aura have made her almost unrecognizable to Kevin.

Looking at the lines left by Honkai energy Honkai Energy on Xia Ling's body, Kevin couldn't help but be shocked. Such a terrifying number was far greater than even the Kevin Honkai Disease he had seen in the Previous Civilization who were about to mutate into Honkai zombie.

"This is... your plan that you've kept hidden all this time?"

Xia Ling wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that there was a hint of anger hidden in Kevin's calm voice.

"That's right, twelve Herrscher Core, the overclocking of the Key of Blankness, and the Origin Power centrally controlled are enough to allow me to touch the threshold of the Finality."

A scythe made entirely of Honkai Energy Crystal slowly materialized in Xia Ling's hand. At the same time, a ring of black ice crystals spread down Xia Ling's right hand, covering the scythe blade with a layer of extreme cold and forming sharp arm armor on Xia Ling's right arm.

"But that was just borrowed power."

Kevin had no intention of becoming the "savior," and even the World Serpent behind him showed no intention of taking action.

"If you cannot overcome me with a more solid stance, I will remain the Finality for all of you."

"Your actions are clearly futile."

"It was not in vain, nor was it without merit. VI Order (II) Three Four Abolished."

Xia Ling raised her sickle from afar and looked at Kevin.

"What, you're not planning to let your Companion Honkai Beast make a move?"

"The World Serpent are not naturally occurring, but rather created by us."

Kevin sighed, "Since you insist on doing this, then... be careful."

Almost the instant the words fell, Kevin's wings flapped gently, and he instantly appeared in front of Xia Ling.

The giant sword, burning with flames, slashed down at Xia Ling in an instant.

"Jie Mie? I have that too."

Xia Ling took a half step back, her scythe drawing a silver arc behind her as it rose to meet Jie Mie's Jie Mie. At the same time, a power of the same origin as Jie Mie suddenly erupted from Xia Ling's body.

"A drawn core?"

Kevin certainly recognized this power; back in the Sea of Quantum, he had been trapped in a painting for several hours due to a lack of Honkai Energy.

"That's right, cough cough cough..."

The power of the Herrscher of Flame is not so easy to control. Just this one collision caused the backlash from the Key of Blankness to make Xia Ling feel a sweet taste in her throat.

And Kevin, who was opposite her, wasn't much better off.

After all, Xia Ling can't just control one Herrscher Authority. In that sword clash just now, Xia Ling used at least four powers at the same time: Restraint, Flame, Death, and Corrosion. Under the effect of the Origin Power, even multiple powers can work simultaneously on Kevin without interfering with each other.

"You..."