Jizo Mitama (Charged Version)

After all, she was a VIP spectator during Rin and Hi-maru's clone's battle, and she knew all too well how much damage Hi-maru had suffered.

"So, there's no need to make a plan at all; we can just crush it."

Xia Ling said excitedly, "With Ling in charge of countering the power of Hi-maru, it's just a big fox with only Honkai Energy left. Let alone if we all attack together, Hi-maru probably can't even beat one of us."

"Why don't we leave it to Sakura to handle? It'll be a good opportunity for her to vent her anger and settle her old grudges."

Elysia suggested.

"As for my inner turmoil, I was already satisfied when I met Rin."

At that moment, Sakura took Rin's hand and walked into the house.

"However... if it's about helping Rin vent her anger..."

Sakura's hand was already on the scabbard, and a chilling aura lingered around her body.

"I would be very happy to let Hi-maru see the origin of the name Setsuna."

The Tenshukaku is located to the west of Yae Village, while the Yae Shrine is located to the northeast of Yae Village.

So, on their way to the Tenshukaku, the group also passed through Yae Village and experienced the local customs and culture.

Specifically refers to the Honkai Beast and Honkai zombie that appear from time to time, as well as the empty villages.

Although these things posed no threat to Xia Ling's impressive lineup, the frequency with which they appeared still left Xia Ling speechless.

"Uh, Yae Sakura..."

With a single, precise shot, Xia Ling took down an archer Honkai zombie in the distance. She put away the Crescent Rose and looked at Yae Sakura.

"You should be evenly matched with the Herrscher of Corruption in the Stigmata Space, right? How come I haven't seen you create any villagers, but all I've seen are Honkai Beast."

"Ahem... After all, before I met you all, I was the only one in the Stigmata Space. In addition, I didn't have any survival goals, so staying in the shrine meant that Hi-maru wouldn't bother me."

"Over time, Yae Village became like this..."

"It's alright. After we deal with Hi-maru, you can modify this Stigmata Space as you like."

Xia Ling patted Yae Sakura on the shoulder and said:

"You can make this place more comfortable later. After all, we all know you now, and we might come to visit you often in the future."

"Moreover... in the words of the current World Serpent, a special form of existence like yours should be called a 'Rational Form.' You can exist for a very long time and may also acquire some special abilities."

"Maybe someday you'll be able to get news of Kallen or Rin again?"

Xia Ling didn't rule out any possibility, because she didn't know if, after all these changes, a phantom of Kallen would reappear in the Stigmata Space.

However, this cannot be considered deceiving her, after all, there is still a Lord Bishop in the real world. Who says that resurrecting Kallen cannot be considered news about Kallen?

"Thank you, Miss Xia Ling." Hearing Xia Ling's words, Yae Sakura said gently, "I no longer have any expectations... After this, I think I will be satisfied if I can protect Kallen's descendants."

"However, I will take good care of the Stigmata Space. Whether you want to come and play or need my help, you can come and find me."

Amidst casual conversation and cleaning, the group quickly passed through Yae Village and arrived at their destination.

Outside the Tenshukaku.

"Hey, Hi-maru, your days of causing trouble all the time are over!"

Xia Ling arrived in front of the Tenshukaku with a group of people, looking very aggressive.

"Give me the Kishinuma!"

"If you want it, come and get it yourself."

"I think you understand these rules...?"

Before he could finish speaking, the barrier that Hi-maru had spent a considerable amount of time raising shattered like a bubble, turning into black dust and dissipating into the air.

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"How could you be so fast... wait, who are these people?"

The barrier shattered, and Hi-maru's figure leaped out of the Tenshukaku. However, the scene before him was far from what he had expected.

In its mind, only Yae Sakura and Xia Ling would come. Although it was not strong enough, it could use its power to kill Xia Ling instantly and then hold off Yae Sakura for a while. That should not be a problem.

However, looking at the four pink-haired creatures in front of the Tenshukaku, Hi-maru felt his legs tremble slightly.

Yae Sakura and Sakura are old acquaintances, and even enemies. This one with the pointed ears is Flame-Chasers, the second strongest warrior of the Previous Civilization. And for some reason, I have a strange feeling about her. I always feel that if I make a move against her, I might die even faster.

What alarmed it most was the shortest of the pink-haired creatures. As its "host," which was two sides of itself, it could never forget the girl named Ling.

The surging green data-like Corrosion Power around her made Hi-maru instantly realize how her clone had disappeared.

Not to mention, there was Xia Ling next to it, looking harmless and holding a baby, staring at it with a smile.

Hi-maru was suffering inside, but Hi-maru could no longer express it.

It certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to confront this group head-on, so it also prepared a backup plan.

With its tail outstretched and a fierce aura, Hi-maru pounced on Xia Ling and the others.

At the same time, it made a backup of its consciousness, intending to secretly transfer this consciousness away while the original body was fighting desperately.

However...

"Sakura, pay attention, it's about to move something."

Under the fierce and shocked gaze of Hi-maru, the doll Xia Ling was holding suddenly spoke!

Moreover, he immediately revealed all his secrets as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Hmph, trying to escape?"

Sakura's eyes sharpened, and the Spirit Blade - Frozen Naraka in her hand was instantly drawn. In an instant, the ferocious Scarlet Hi-maru was frozen in place in a strange posture.

Then it instantly turned into fragments.

Meanwhile, with Su's help, Rin also found a backup of the Hi-maru.

"Sakura, that sword strike you just delivered..."

"I'm a little worried, "Elysia asked.

After all, among those present, only she could sense that Sakura's sword strike was completely unrestrained, using her own strength to unleash the sword that could freeze time and space.

"It's alright, it only takes about a day of existence time to be lost."

Sakura shook her head. "Compared to these, slaying the Herrscher of Corruption is the most important thing."

"As for me... I'm already very satisfied to see Ling alive and well."

Don't be so discouraged.

Xia Ling walked over.

"It's not like Ling can't go to the Elysian Realm. I believe that as long as you keep urging Mobius and Vill-V, they will find a way soon."

"Yes, of course." Sakura smiled slightly. "I'll give the Doctor a good push."

Chapter 20 Kishinuma (Recharge Version)

Deep within the Stigmata Space Tenshukaku, in a secluded spot undetectable by any detection equipment, lies the location of Hi-maru...

At this moment, four pink-haired girls surrounded the black mist, discussing how to deal with Hi-maru.

"How about we take it down?" Yae Sakura said coldly.

"I second that." Sakura suddenly felt that her counterpart had a lot in common with her.

"I'll listen to my sister," Ling replied softly.

Seeing that all three of them were looking at her, Elysia tilted her head. "Hmm... add one?"

"If you're all in agreement, what's the point of further discussion?"

Xia Ling complained loudly.

"Hehehe... There always needs to be a sense of ritual, right?"

Elysia blinked, casually sealed the Hi-maru with pink crystal, and then tossed it to Rin.

"If you find it hard to digest, you can take your time. Anyway, Sakura will be by your side these next few days."

Xia Ling then added a word of advice.

"Miss Xia Ling, thank you. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. I will definitely not refuse."

Ying looked at Xia Ling and said seriously.

"Okay, okay, don't take it so seriously. I was just doing what I was supposed to do."

"Instead of staying here, how about I spend the next couple of days showing Ling around? After all, this is what I'm most looking forward to."

Sakura gave Xia Ling a deep look. "Since that's the case... I will remember this kindness."

Xia Ling felt relieved as she watched Sakura and Rin walk out of the Tenshukaku.

"What a... wonderful ending."

"Really?" Xia Ling felt a familiar, soft touch coming from behind her.

"That's amazing! Little Xia Ling has once again fulfilled one of our regrets from back then."

"No way..." Xia Ling hurriedly shook her head. "It's all thanks to everyone... I was just the one who started the mission, how can you count it like that?"

"But perhaps we just lacked that one opportunity back then~"

Elysia poked Xia Ling's cheek angrily. "Don't underestimate yourself like that. You're obviously very important."

"But... alright, since Elysia has said so, then let me be proud for a while."

Xia Ling closed her eyes and relaxed, leaning her body against Elysia's chest.

"Xia Ling, if you're not busy right now, please come to the top floor of the Tenshukaku."

A moment later, Su's voice suddenly rang in Xia Ling's mind.

"Yae Sakura and I seem to have discovered the Corrosion Key."

"But it seems to have turned into a strange knife."

Xia Ling suddenly opened her eyes.

"Holy crap, we found the Kishinuma?"

"Let's go then, shall we go and take a look together?"

The top floor of the Tenshukaku.

"It is indeed the Corrosion Key... but why do I feel like it's missing something?"

Yae Sakura stared at the sword stuck in the ground, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Indeed, it's a pity that I'm currently in the form of a puppet and can't examine this Divine Key in detail."

"Su, Yae Sakura, we're here."

Xia Ling and Elysia arrived at the top floor at this time.

"Look, the Corrosion Key is right here." Yae Sakura stepped aside, showing the two the Corrosion Key.

"To be precise, this should be called Kishinuma."

Xia Ling leaned closer and looked at the handsome longsword.

As Corrosion Key from Previous Civilization, it has been kept in St. Freya's warehouse ever since it appeared in the original work, and it did not even appear in the Elysian Realm arc.

Compared to the current generation's achievements in eroding the Elysian Realm and shattering ice, Kishinuma is practically a nobody. Perhaps it's because this thing is too versatile that the writers deliberately "forgot" about this Divine Key.

Meanwhile, in certain "special" versions of Honkai Impact 3rd fan art, this item is also an indispensable and important prop...

"However, I think I just heard you saying that this Divine Key seems to be missing something?"

"That's right, but we haven't had time to experiment to find out exactly what went wrong."

Yae Sakura pulled the Kishinuma from the floor. "I can feel that this Divine Key doesn't reject me, but..."

With a strange expression, Yae Sakura pointed the Kishinuma Mirror at Xia Ling and closed her eyes.