But I Refuse!
This cosmic realm may have always been dominated by the Divine River Body; even if the Beast Body life were briefly glorious, they were merely a fleeting moment.
Kevin's thoughts raced, and through mental consolidation, he quickly deduced the grand epic of the rise and fall of civilizations in the universe.
Based on the existing framework of the Super God Academy world, the only species that can be considered as continuing the Beast Body life are two or three cats and dogs.
The most glorious Taotie clan and its vassal group, the Sirius clan, were both cannon fodder chosen by Death God Karl, who made a living by interstellar raiding, utterly disgraceful.
Given their technological prowess and level of biological evolution, it's hard to believe they are a group capable of directly confronting the Divine River Civilization.
They are far inferior to even the experimental specimens found in the Pangu Tomb in Kunlun.
If even the Beast Body Civilization was merely an experimental race casually created by the Pangu Civilization, then how terrifying and powerful must the Ultimate Fear that once destroyed this race have been?
As his thoughts drifted to this point, Kevin became deeply worried, even feeling as if he were being secretly watched by an invisible gaze from a higher dimension.
The unknown fear emanating from the vast universe sent chills down his spine, and he immediately cut short his wild idea.
The neurons inside his brain, which were on the verge of exploding, slowly calmed down, and before he knew it, cold sweat had beaded on his forehead.
Kevin came to his senses and realized that he had almost reached the end of Pangu Tomb.
Looking around, the spatial cells containing the experimental subjects are arranged in a circular pattern, expanding outwards and vertically divided into nine equal fan-shaped areas.
At the very center of the circle, nine tadpole-shaped beams of light flickered and disappeared. Kevin, who possessed Space Authority, vaguely sensed that this seemed to be a very complete spatial passage.
For Pangu Tomb, it's somewhat like the official "gate" of this prison.
Fu Hua's aura seemed to be lurking in the hidden area behind the gate. Kevin had no time to think and quickly approached.
"Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!"
With a muffled thud as cloth tore, pairs of thick tiger claws emerged from behind the nine "doors," creating a somewhat terrifying scene.
Immediately afterwards, a nine-headed, tiger-bodied monster with nine tails and a height of about ten meters stepped out of the pillar of light in unison, creating a solemn and majestic atmosphere.
They uniformly wore simple metal armor and wielded axes with intricate incantations and energy emitters at the end of the handles, possessing a grotesque beauty that combined savagery and technology.
"This is forbidden territory. Anyone who trespasses will be put to death!"
The tiger's mouth growled, its sound like thunder, mixed with the impact of psychic power, exploding in Kevin's mind, intending to crush the intruder's will.
The Classic of Classic of Mountains and Seas and Seas, Western Section 3: "The Hill of Kunlun is truly the Imperial Lower Capital, overseen by the god Lu Wu."
Human face, tiger body, nine tails...
That's right, Lu Wu, the Kaiming Beast who guards Kunlun and patrols the "Nine Heavenly Divisions," is known as the most capable subordinate of the Queen Mother of the West.
If we were to deduce that Queen Mother of the West is the warden guarding the numerous experimental subjects within Pangu Tomb, then Lu Wu would undoubtedly be a jailer.
Having absorbed so much information along the way, Kevin had gone from being frequently shocked to becoming numb to it all.
However, considering that the opponents are all tough characters from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and that the bunch of Mythical Beasts that have escaped and are running rampant outside, they will need to help clean up the mess.
Therefore, Kevin lowered his stance and softened his tone.
"Lord Lu Wu, some villains have damaged the seal on Pangu Tomb, causing a large-scale escape of Mythical Beasts. I urge you all to remember your duties and launch a swift manhunt to prevent them from causing havoc on the world."
"Furthermore, I am acquainted with the Nine Heavens Xuannü Mystic Maiden. I earnestly hope that Your Highness the Queen Mother of the West may grant us, her old friend, permission to meet."
Judging from the tadpole-shaped characters that conveyed meaning, the Pangu Clan already possessed the ability to communicate across civilizations, so Kevin readily revealed the truth.
However, the nine-headed Lu Wu opposite him narrowed his eyes and looked cold and stern. He ignored Kevin's request and instead tilted his axe, which had an energy emitter port, forward, aiming it at the newcomer.
"Second warning: Trespassers will be killed!"
"Don't want to make peace? Fine, I'll say it... get out of the way!"
Kevin, worried about Fu Hua's safety, became increasingly agitated upon seeing the obvious hostility displayed by the prison guards. He grasped at the air and drew the Fu Hua Skyfire Greatsword, his aura rising steadily.
Since Lu Wu has shown this attitude, even the connection with the Nine Heavens Xuannü is useless.
It is therefore obvious that the attitude of the tomb guardians of the Pangu Civilization must have changed for some reason.
In any case, Fu Hua, who seems to be operating alone, is probably in a precarious situation.
"Third warning, trespasser..."
"Roll!"
Lu Wu's tiger roar exploded with thunderous sound, buzzing incessantly, but Kevin's cold, angry shout was mixed with divine sword intent.
"Boom!"
The two forces collided, causing a visible spatial distortion in the central area that was subjected to Mental Shock and sonic shocks.
The nearby dilapidated unit laboratories were also affected, with mountains breaking apart, rivers fracturing, and the earth cracking, causing devastating damage to the fragile ecosystem.
Nine prison guards at the level of True God! But so what! Kevin's eyes flashed with madness as he gripped the hilt of his sword and slashed forward.
Having absorbed the negative will of the Earth Mother Goddess Gaia, he has gradually stabilized at the Main God Level, although there is still a considerable gap between him and the god-kings of the major civilization systems.
However, it can still suppress Lu Wu in front of it!
The Spatial Wall of Pangu Tomb shattered, allowing the Mythical Beasts to break free. Moreover, when he killed the three Taixu Sword Masters, he had clearly alerted the Lieyang Star.
Now, Lu Wu and the Queen Mother of the West, who are watching the Kunlun uprising unfold, are adopting an ambiguous attitude.
Kevin had no more patience to wait any longer. He had to take Fu Hua away no matter what, to ensure his woman's safety before the storm broke!
She almost abandoned everything for this land, and even died once. Now, Fu Hua absolutely cannot bear this burden alone!
After all, I'm the captain! It's really hurtful to have my subordinates steal the spotlight from me!
Kevin's Skyfire Greatsword blazed with scorching white flames, and a chilling, Honkai Will pressed down upon him.
With the space shattered, the prison guards, whose minds had been taken away, momentarily faltered in their coordination.
The Flame Greatsword cleaved the three Dark alloy at the front in two, then swept across the abdomen of the three-headed Lu Wu with unstoppable force.
The three prison guards, with human faces and tiger bodies, retreated in fear, but due to the spatial confinement, their bodies felt as if they were stuck in mud.
"When!"
At the critical moment, a slender, jade-like hand extinguished the blazing white flames, gripped the sword with one palm, and deflected all the violent energy.
The surrounding shattered spatial cells were once again utterly destroyed, and the Lu Wu Beast before the nine pillars of light staggered backward, steadied itself, and knelt on one knee with a reverent posture.
Finally, the Queen Mother of the West has arrived!
Kevin steadied himself and peered through the shattered sword light.
P. S.: I've finally managed to integrate the Chinese mythology system with the worldviews of Honkai Impact 3rd and Overlord, and I've also briefly outlined the beginning and end of the Form War.
After all this hype, Kyushu's civilization level should have risen to an absolute high, right? I give myself a thumbs up.
Yeah, I'm a fan of Chinese mythology.
Chapter 779, Section 815: But I refuse!
The newcomer had a sharp chin, phoenix eyes and dragon eyebrows, and exuded a dignified and imposing aura. His thick black hair was like a waterfall, flowing freely down to his waist, and he wore a golden headband on his forehead, with a blood-red gemstone inlaid in the center.
This is a goddess who bears a high resemblance to a human, with a leopard tail swaying behind her, seemingly serving to maintain her balance.
"Humans, you have crossed the line..."
The Queen Mother of the West's cold words reached Kevin's ears, but they generated Mental Shock far stronger than the roars of the Kaiming Beast Lu Wu.
The chains of rules surrounding the Judgment Angel shattered instantly, like bubbles that had been popped.
The indescribable sense of oppression made Kevin feel as if he had been stripped of all his abilities and was now facing a ravenous tiger with his bare hands.
All things are extinguished, only my will remains! Even the Honkai Will, which has the home-field advantage, has failed to weaken the Queen Mother of the West. It seems she truly is at the God King-tier!
The most powerful evolved individual of Beast Body life is actually on Earth!
"Where is Fu Hua?! I need to see her!"
Kevin took a deep breath, adjusting himself to peak condition, his tone firm but without much fear.
He was adept at understanding people's hearts, and naturally he could tell from the Queen Mother of the West's defensive posture that there was room for negotiation between them.
"So you are the new navigator of this This Planet? Very well, the cultivation of civilization in the Chiwu Star System can now come to an end."
"As for Fu Hua, she is safe and is traveling with us to the Eternal Kingdom."
"The Pangu Clan has perished in the vast universe. I need to return to the cradle of civilization— the Hongmeng Galaxy —to reignite this glorious era."
The Queen Mother of the West waved for Lu Wu to step back, then gracefully stepped forward. Her bare feet landed on the stone slab, and the jade pendants on her wrists and ankles jingled like the rushing of spring water.
"You mean, Fu Hua has been chosen as the successor of the Pangu Civilization?"
Kevin, with his keen intellect, instantly guessed a certain possibility, and the mystery of why his old comrade-in-arms was deep in Pangu Tomb was easily solved.
The Queen Mother of the West nodded slightly, her voice still cold, but with a slightly rising intonation, and her gaze lingered on Kevin for a moment longer.
"You're very good..."
Immediately, the Queen Mother of the West made a gesture with her right hand, and a winding tadpole-shaped rune appeared between the two of them.
The moment Kevin's thoughts came into contact with them, the complex information they contained was reflected in his mind.
Yanhuang Period, the gods of Lieyang Star descended, causing rampant Honkai Beast on the ground. Kunlun also experienced a spatial collapse, and countless experimental subjects began to stir.
Fu Hua entered Pangu Tomb alone to negotiate with the Queen Mother of the West. The two then formed an alliance to jointly resolve the crisis in China.
Finally, the Heavenly Palace was banished back to Lieyang Star, and the escaped Mythical Beasts were re-imprisoned and contained in Kunlun.
However, when facing the Queen Mother of the West, the gatekeeper of Pangu 'Pangu Tomb, Fu Hua is undoubtedly in a weak position, so the only bargaining chip she can offer is herself.
At this moment, the sound of resounding footsteps rang out, and three rows of a total of seventy-two Lu Wu beasts emerged from the pillar of light.
Their appearance and weapons were strikingly similar to the nine that had previously guarded the pillar of light.
Moreover, as these tiger-headed men raised their axes and halberds and strode forward, their figures gradually merged with the nine Lu Wu beasts at the forefront.
Immediately afterwards, the nine Kaiming Beast began to converge towards the center, forming a unified whole, their afterimages turning into points of light that flowed back into the final Lu Wu.
What I just faced was actually an avatar!
This energy level is now... that of a supreme god! It's comparable to Sumari, the Left-Wing Guardian the Angel King Hua Ye, whom he encountered before.
"Your Highness, the experimental data collection is complete. Kunlun's power system is restarting, and it is expected to begin its return journey in three hours."
"For safety reasons, please immediately expel any unidentified intruders."
Lu Wu, leaning on his double-edged axe, glanced indifferently at Kevin, then bowed to the Queen Mother of the West and made a request.
"You... are taking Fu Hua away?"
Kevin looked somewhat wary; he hadn't expected the Queen Mother of the West to value this Nine Heavens Xuannü so highly.
"That's right, she has accomplished the three things she was obsessed with: eliminating the Honkai, suppressing the Primordial Experiment Subjects, and reuniting with her old friends."
"Moreover, during the Tai Xu Incident back then, it was I who allowed her to be reborn..."
"According to the agreement, it's just a matter of her fulfilling her promise now."
The Queen Mother of the West raised her right hand, slightly dispersing Lu Wu beside her, and answered calmly.
When Fu Hua's name was mentioned, the woman seemed quite pleased with her choice.
"Why her...?"
Kevin murmured sadly, unable to accept the fact that Fu Hua was leaving him, and couldn't help but step forward.
"Since you can become the inheritor of the Angel Nebula and the Divine River Civilization, why can't she be Schicksal chosen one of the Pangu Clan?"
The Queen Mother of the West gradually lost patience with the person before her, and her brows furrowed slightly.
"I advise you to evacuate immediately. This choice is best for all three of us..."
"The three civilization protection mechanisms of Pangu Tomb have now failed, and the experimental subject containment mission is terminated."
"Currently, all experimental subjects have completed their detention periods, and the Empire no longer needs their service..."
"They are free..."
"Essentially, I no longer have the right to interfere with the choices these Beast Body life. Do you understand what I mean...?"
The Three Civilizations Protection Mechanism? Does it refer to the Battle of Zhuolu, the Journey to the West, and the Tai Xu Incident?
These three Kunlun uprisings were all suppressed for various reasons, and the shadow of the Queen Mother of the West seemed to be faintly present in them.
Now that she mentioned these things, Kevin instantly understood their deeper meaning.