A New Hollow? Take It Up with My Ultimate!

At the foot of the mountain, Paipai stared blankly at the photos Bernice had sent,

as well as her messages.

"A person who can turn into a bird? And breathe fire... What is all this? Still, the scenery on the mountain looks pretty nice.

Whatever, I'm going to sleep."

Meanwhile, in Wildfire Town, Lucy saw the photos Bernice had sent.

"Places like this really exist? Doesn't that mean we could develop it?

Then supplies wouldn't have to be so scarce."

Just as Lucy was considering the possibilities, Lighter suddenly received Caesar's distress signal.

He rose to his feet, adjusted his sunglasses, and said,

"Lucy, the boss fell into a Hollow."

"Huh? Didn't she have her carrot?"

At that, Lighter straightened his collar.

"She forgot to bring it."

"...That idiot Caesar!!! Come on, let's fish her out."

Calmly adjusting the gauntlets on his hands, Lighter closely followed Lucy.

The two rode off on their motorcycles to rescue Caesar.

Inside the Hollow, Caesar sat astride her motorcycle, watching the Remnants steadily close in without the slightest fear.

She twisted the throttle twice, and the engine let out a thunderous roar.

Then she charged straight at them.

The effect was excellent, and quite a few Remnants were sent flying.

But that only worked on Medium ones.

Just as she was about to pass through a fissure, an axe came flying toward the ground in front of her.

It knocked her motorcycle straight over.

Caesar spun once through the air and adjusted her posture.

She drew the shield and greatsword from her back.

Her gaze stayed warily fixed on the Giant Remnant ahead, which had already pulled its enormous axe free.

"Damn, this is a bit troublesome~"

The Remnant roared and charged at her.

Facing the oncoming great axe, Caesar barely blocked it with her shield, then carved wound after wound across its body with her sword.

But the Remnant's regenerative ability seemed unusually strong.

Before long, its wounds had completely healed.

Outside the Hollow.

Lucy picked up her tablet, and her brows immediately furrowed.

"Wait, Lighter. This isn't a Hollow on record. It's a new type of Hollow!"

"What!?"

"And judging by the Hollow's size, there's no way Caesar can handle it alone."

"What do we do? Are we going in—"

"No. Without a carrot, we'll get lost. We need to find a Proxy."

Taking a deep breath, Lighter put on his sunglasses and mounted his motorcycle.

"I'll go in and help her. You contact a Proxy."

"Lighter!"

Before Lucy could react, Lighter had already ridden into the Hollow.

"Tch, neither of you can ever stop making me worry."

Stamping her foot, Lucy could only start contacting people.

"There's no way we can go back now. Right, I'll have Bernice and the others go."

On Taixu Mountain.

It happened to be lunchtime.

Fu Hua made a wok of fried rice.

It had chunks of meat and potatoes in it, and it looked delicious.

There was also a bowl of vegetable soup beside it.

Sitting on the stone benches, Bernice and Paipai ate with great satisfaction.

"Ah, Bernice really is such a good girl. She even remembered to carry this old lady up here for lunch."

"Hehe, of course! How could I forget Paipai at mealtime?"

After shoveling a spoonful into her mouth, Paipai looked at Fu Hua, who was eating across from her.

"I never expected Miss Fu Hua to be such an excellent cook. Thank you for letting me mooch a meal."

Fu Hua waved a hand dismissively.

"It is nothing. All who come are guests. So long as Miss Paipai and Miss Bernice are satisfied, that is enough."

Suddenly, Bernice's phone started ringing.

"Hello, Lucy? What is it? I'm eating right now."

"Stop eating! Caesar fell into a sudden Hollow. Hurry up and contact a Proxy!"

"Huh, what!"

The spoon fell from her mouth.

Paipai calmly reached out and caught the spoon before it hit the ground.

Then she placed it on Bernice's plate.

"Oh my, that is quite a problem. Bernice, let's go quickly."

"Have my two friends run into trouble?"

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"Yes, Sect Master Fu Hua. Our boss fell into a new Hollow, so we can't stay and eat with you. Thank you for the meal."

Scratching the back of her head, Paipai spoke.

"I see. Judging by your tone, the situation seems rather urgent."

"Exactly, exactly. Let's hurry down the mountain, Paipai."

After hanging up, Bernice said that aloud.

But she was still desperately stuffing food into her mouth.

"You need not be in such a rush. I can handle a sudden Hollow."

"Really, Sect Master Fu Hua?"

"Yes. Cui Ji, stay behind and guard the gate. I will return shortly."

"Yes, Master."

With that, Fu Hua set down her bowl and chopsticks.

She calmly rose to her feet and walked to one side.

Flames surged across her body, and her attendant transformed into a massive firebird.

"Get on. I will take you there."

"Haha!!! Great! I've wanted to see Fu Hua in this form for ages."

"So amazing..."

After their exclamations, Paipai and Bernice climbed onto the bird's back.

"Hold on tight, both of you."

As soon as she spoke, the firebird beat its wings and shot into the sky.

"Whoa—Woohoo! This is so exciting, Paipai—"

"Oh my, after running underground for so many years, I finally get the chance to fly."

Fu Hua was incredibly fast. Before long, following the location Lucy had sent, she arrived above the sudden Hollow.

"Tch, what's going on with Bernice? She stopped talking after making me send the location."

On the ground, Lucy anxiously stamped her little feet.

"Lucy—!"

"Hm? Is that Bernice? Where are you?"

"Lucy, look up!!"

A streak of red light entered her vision, accompanied by Bernice's shriek.

Lucy raised her head, and her pupils instantly contracted.

A gigantic firebird was diving toward the ground.

Bernice stood atop it, screaming excitedly.

"W-What is that!?"

After coming back to her senses, Lucy hurriedly led the three little pigs onto her bike and moved a short distance away.

After landing, Bernice and Paipai jumped down from the firebird.

Fu Hua also transformed back into human form after a flash of red light.

"Lucy, do you know how awesome that was!? Flying through the sky feels incredible!!"

"Wait, wait, Bernice. This is..."

"Let me introduce her. This is Sect Master Fu Hua of the Taixu Sect. She said she can fish Caesar out."

Paipai raised a hand in introduction.

"Really? This Sect Master Fu Hua looks so..."

So immortal—

"Please wait here for now. I will return shortly."

With that, Fu Hua walked straight inside.

Within a certain space.

Caesar had already been struggling to deal with one Heavy High-level Remnant.

Now, three more had appeared.

She could only fight while retreating.

Fortunately, Lighter happened to ride his motorcycle inside at that moment.

He grabbed Caesar and prepared to withdraw.

"It seems we're surrounded."

Lighter calmly said as he shook his gauntlets.

"What's there to fear? At worst, we fight them to the death."

"That won't do. You're our leader. No matter what, we can't let you fall here."

The two stood back-to-back, their eyes fixed tightly on the five or six Super Large Remnants closing in, as well as the hundreds of small Remnants.

No one knew how long the grueling battle lasted.

Both of them had sustained more or less some injuries.

Then, a phoenix's cry resounded through the sky, interrupting the battle.

Countless Remnants burst into flames.

At some point, Fu Hua had appeared beside them, surrounded by burning crimson feathers.

"You two have fought for a long time. Rest for now. Leave this place to me."

"Huh!? You are—"

"I am a friend who came to lend a hand."

With that, the entire Hollow fell into darkness.

Only the area around Fu Hua remained as bright as day.

She placed a thin shield over Caesar and Lighter before transforming into an enormous firebird and flying into the sky.

What new Hollow? Take it up with my Flying Ash Profound Spirit—