Drag It Out and Roast It! / Aurelion Sol (Part 3)

Dan Zhu's eyes lit up as he excitedly made the suggestion, while Ji Lin, whose mouth was now watering, nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"Mmm! If it's not enough, let Lian Shan cook it; he's an excellent cook!"

The gentle and kind-hearted descendant of Shennong nodded modestly, his face beaming with sunshine.

As for the final Kaiming Beast Lu Wu and the warden Queen Mother of the West, due to their past conflict, they only maintained basic courtesy to Kevin and rose to lead the way.

"Don't worry about us, Boss Kevin."

"We've secretly informed Heavenly Base King Hexi, Hela, and your latest hookup, Demon Queen Morgana, that we've informed you of your whereabouts. We definitely won't cause any trouble like last time."

Dan Zhu patted Kevin on the shoulder with a smile, her gesture both affectionate and reassuring.

The man turned around and smiled, his face "kind," his right index finger stroking his chin as he spoke softly.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten."

"Lian Shan, do you know how to cook snake meat?"

These words, radiating an icy chill, startled Dan Zhu, who had unfortunately come up to them. Danzhu hurriedly swam away, crossed her arms, and cried to her sister Cang Xuan.

"Sis, sis, look, he's lusting after me again!"

"Who told you to bring up something you shouldn't have said?" Cang Xuan thought to himself, but on the surface, he calmly patted Dan Zhu's shoulder and responded gently.

"No, don't be afraid, I'm here."

"You've gotten so thin lately, eat more this time."

"This sister is definitely my own!" Dan Zhu nodded vigorously with a beaming smile, her red snake tail slapping excitedly on the ground, completely unaware that her waist had grown considerably.

What should we eat? Lian Shan, this seasoned landowner who carries several gigabytes of torrents with him, didn't he just grow some fennel, dried tangerine peel, and ginger in his herb garden?

Eat more, it should absorb the flavor better, right?

Cang Xuan stroked his chin, looking his overjoyed, food-loving sister up and down, his right hand caressing his chin as he pondered to himself.

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Oh, hot pot? High-class!

As the fire roared and the water boiled, Kevin picked up a piece of unidentified meat, dipped it briefly in the copper pot, then dipped it in the sauce and slurped it into his mouth.

Although the meat was a bit tough, it tasted similar to lamb and had no gamey smell, which Kevin, who had almost forgotten the taste of good food recently, thoroughly enjoyed.

Well, judging from the variety and presentation of the food on the table, there is a complete range of meat and vegetables, and a wide variety of spices. These cosmic wanderers living in the Hongmeng Galaxy are living a very comfortable life.

However, what Kevin found rather strange was that the sauce Cang Xuan was preparing for his sister Dan Zhu contained ginger juice, peppercorns, dried tangerine peel, and other such ingredients.

Dan Zhu, busy snatching meat from Ji Lin's hands, ate with great gusto, sauce splattering from her mouth, and these things all became her food.

This left Kevin astonished by Goddess Nuwa's unusual tastes, admitting he couldn't match her own.

Furthermore, as the older sister, Cang Xuan not only consciously controlled her food intake but also proactively and enthusiastically served food to her younger sister, her face flushed with a strange blush. This greatly improved Kevin's impression of Cang Xuan.

However, in the occasional glances that met between Cang Xuan, the mythical Fuxi always revealed a strange look that said, "You know what I mean."

The man was puzzled by this, but since he couldn't figure it out, he simply let it go.

After several dishes and eating until they were about 70% full, the friends gathered together and began to get down to business.

"This commotion was so great that it almost attracted the true forms of the Three Pillars of the Void to descend."

"Therefore, both sides suffered heavy casualties. The demons lost a quarter of their forces, and the angels fared even worse, with nearly a third killed or wounded."

"We made it clear beforehand, this isn't our fault."

Cang Xuan glanced at his younger sister Dan Zhu's round, pregnant belly, put down his chopsticks with satisfaction, and explained earnestly.

Kevin nodded slightly, his expression solemn.

"Your timing for appearing is perfect."

"If it's too early, the angels and demons won't be able to develop a tacit understanding; if it's too late, even Keisha and Morgana might not be able to control the situation."

As the possessor of the Infinity Stones, his power on Earth also surpassed the limitations of a God-King, reaching an even higher level.

Even so, after the Infinity War, Yog Sothoth, one of the Three Pillars of the Void Civilization, known as the "The One Who Unites All Things," descended upon the Milky Way.

Despite having the home-field advantage and being at his peak, Kevin could only defend and trap Yog-Sothoth in order to save his world from destruction when facing the real Yog-Sothoth.

Therefore, he was well aware of just how powerful the true Cthulhu's Three Pillars were.

"Was it worth it for so many people to die?"

Recalling the brutal battlefield, Dan Zhu felt the meat in her mouth was somewhat bland and tasteless. She silently put down her chopsticks and murmured to herself.

As inheritors of a civilization from 50,000 years ago, they experienced the devastation of the Honkai Cataclysm. As a former God of Creation, Dan Zhu understands even more the preciousness of life.

"There's no precise standard of measurement; in fact, I don't know either..."

Kevin paused briefly, concealing the slight confusion in his eyes, and spoke solemnly.

"But the enmity between angels and demons runs deep, and without enough bloodshed to cleanse it, a war between them is inevitable!"

"Back then, the sacrifices wouldn't be just this small..."

"There are still many unstable factors in the universe. I need the power of angels and demons, as well as the Void Engine they are researching..."

The man paused, then looked directly at his old friends, his eyes filled with calm acceptance.

"To reduce casualties, and to ensure more people survive future catastrophes..."

"Right or wrong, it doesn't matter, but at least I tried my best, and I have a clear conscience..."

Everyone sensed a hint of confusion and worry about the future in Kevin's words, and the atmosphere in the living room became slightly tense.

Dan Zhu rolled her eyes, waved her hand, and responded irritably.

"I was just saying, Kevin, really, did you have to go on and on with this explanation?"

"Besides, if we didn't trust you, why would we bother coming to this godforsaken ruin to investigate the truth behind the Ultimate Fear?"

Kevin's carefully cultivated emotions were shattered by Dan Zhu's "casual remark." A sense of frustration welled up in the man's heart, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded impassively.

Hmm, I've heard that snake meat nourishes yin and regulates qi, maybe... I should give it a try?

The perceptive Cang Xuan stroked his chin with his right fingertips, looked at the oblivious Dan Zhu, and shook his head inwardly.

It seems the barbecue grill needs some oiling...

Little sister, this is all the help I can give you...

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. While the angels and demons are busy licking their wounds, let's exchange some information..."

To prevent Dan Zhu from steer the conversation astray, Cang Xuan tapped the table, his expression turning serious. Everyone sat up straight and began to seriously discuss the key points of the meeting.

As the newly crowned Earth God, Kevin spoke first, concisely recounting the beginning and end of the Infinity War since the [Solar Heavenly Path] incident (Volume 9) and the departure of the Queen Mother of the West and others.

Although the words were calm and gentle, everyone present was an ancient being, some even hundreds of thousands of years old, and they could naturally hear the breathtaking nature of the Infinity War.

As former native inhabitants of Earth, they were well aware of the interstellar combat capabilities of the Chiwu Star System.

It's incredible that Earth could turn defeat into victory with the Titan army present; calling it a "miracle" wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Even if they were present, putting themselves in Kevin's shoes and considering the battle from his perspective, these old friends would find that the outcomes they had all faced were crushing defeats.

Therefore, they held this savior who turned the tide in the highest esteem and were even more grateful for their initial decision.

The subsequent events, such as the "Arrival of the One Who Unites All Things," the "Freyja Mystery," the "Appearance of the Eye of Judgment," the "Detection of the Four Void Nexus," and the "Battle of the Angel Nebula," shrouded the entire Known Universe in a white fog.

An imperceptible sense of unease, like the calm before a storm, swept over everyone, and their expressions gradually turned serious.

After briefly processing the astonishing amount of information, the Queen Mother of the West pondered and began to tell Kevin about their experiences since their voyage to Earth.

Initially, after a long journey, their fleet, guided by star charts, finally arrived at the outer edge of the Hongmeng Galaxy.

The awe-inspiring Graveyard of Gods made the Queen Mother of the West realize with a sense of desolation that the once glorious Pangu Civilization had truly become history.

After a brief moment of remembrance, they used the star map as a key to unlock the outer Spatial Wall of the Hongmeng Galaxy and officially embarked on their journey home.

Unsurprisingly, Queen Mother of the West and her companions also encountered Void Creature lurking near the Spatial Wall. If it weren't for the surviving prehistoric demon beast test subjects on the ship assisting in their defense, they would have been in serious trouble.

I'm afraid they've all already met their end, and now even their ashes are cold.

Fortunately, after breaking out of the Nameless Mist, they found the Star Fortress left behind by the Pangu Clan, namely the core Taiqing City.

As one of the most powerful experimental creations, the Queen Mother of the West's mission is to uncover the truth and continue the Pangu Civilization.

Therefore, after occupying Taiqing City, she led the remaining Shanhai Beasts to clone and cultivate the ancient ancestors by restoring the genetic sequence of the Pangu Clan.

Currently, the results are quite good, with over a thousand successful cases.

"You cloned the Pangu Clan?"

Kevin's eyes narrowed slightly, a mixture of shock and wariness in his heart.

In any case, he represents the interests of Earth, and who knows what kind of trouble the resurgence of the Pangu Clan might cause.

With his sharper mind, Cang Xuan instantly understood Kevin's hidden worries, smiled slightly, and shook his head.

"Boss Kevin, we and Dan Zhu can guarantee that the new Pangu Clan is absolutely not a threat to Earth..."

"Because..."

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"Hehe, because they pose no threat at all!"

Dan Zhu picked up a piece of fruit to cleanse her palate after the meal, took a bite, proudly raised her washboard-like posture, and waved her hand to open a spatial unit.

Inside the incubation chambers connected by fiber optic cables, thousands of infants, suspended in a purplish-red liquid, were fast asleep with their eyes closed, their tiny hands occasionally twitching.

No wonder they said that; it turns out that the Pangu Clan that the Queen Mother of the West and her kin were cloning were just newborn children.

Moreover, their appearance is indistinguishable from that of Earthlings, which makes people feel a sense of closeness to them.

Seeing that Boss Kevin seemed to be deep in thought and was shocked, Dan Zhu announced another bombshell news with a triumphant air.

"Furthermore, my older sister and I are the new gods of the Pangu Clan! One is responsible for the regeneration of life, and the other for the dissemination of knowledge."

"Therefore, in a sense, the reactivated Pangu Civilization will become the most steadfast ally of the Chiwu Star System."

Kevin was truly shocked this time, and immediately turned his astonished gaze to the Queen Mother of the West was sitting upright to the side.

The Kunlun lord, who had never been exactly friendly, nodded earnestly and stated his position calmly.

"Lu Wu and I are combat-oriented, while they are politically oriented. After gaining the approval of the Hongmeng Light, they became the main gods of the Hongmeng Galaxy."

"That is, Nuwa, the God of Creation, Fuxi, the God of Knowledge..."

When Kevin saw Dan Zhu nod smugly, slightly raising her smooth chin with a haughty air, he immediately understood that this smugness largely proved that what the Queen Mother of the West had said was true.

The man couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that he was not making progress alone. These old friends who had been apart for several years had now reached a higher level and were on the same level as him again.

Congratulations!

"The Hongmeng Light? What is that? I seem to remember that it was in the encrypted data of the three Star Fortress."

Kevin carefully considered the familiar word and couldn't help but ask a question.

Cang Xuan, the God of Knowledge standing to the side, couldn't help but stand up and speak eloquently.

"You should know about the Pangu Clan's biotechnology; currently, almost no other civilization can surpass it..."

"Star Beast, Beast Body life, Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods, Twelve Colossus Soldiers—these can simply be described as miracles of life!"

"And the secret to achieving all this is— the Hongmeng Light!"

Then, Dan Zhu, who was being shown the demonstration, wiped his mouth, got up from his seat, and led everyone into a desolate space unit.

The God of Creation took a deep breath, then his expression turned solemn. He raised his hands upwards, and wisps of purple mist emerged from between Dan Zhu's slightly parted fingers, radiating a mysterious purple aura.

Then, illuminated by the Hongmeng Light, an astonishing scene unfolded before Kevin's eyes.

The barren, desertified land quickly became fertile, and tender green shoots broke through the soil. Their life cycle—growing, flowering, and bearing fruit—seemed to be fast-forwarded countless times.

In the blink of an eye, the previously overwhelming yellowish-brown spaces have been transformed into a lush green landscape with flowing water.

As a mass of biological data was transferred from Cang Xuan 'Hongmeng Light, all sorts of animals gradually evolved from nothing to something in the new environment.