Collapse, I'll Transform and Punch You Directly Chapter 22

Bai Chen turned and unleashed several more sword strikes, slicing the few attacking Honkai Beasts into pieces.

Even though many Honkai Beasts were instantly killed, this level of Honkai Beast lacked intelligence and didn't know fear.

The remaining Honkai Beasts didn't flee; they continued to charge forward relentlessly.

"So annoying!"

Bai Chen didn't want to get entangled with them any longer. He just wanted to find Shennong's... no, Lian Shan's constructed ruins as soon as possible.

There, he could not only find the Xuanyuan Sword but also potentially Lian Shan's soul.

But Bai Chen was curious about one thing. Kallen's soul had scattered five hundred years ago, so how could Lian Shan's soul, dead for over a thousand years, still exist? Was the memory of Lian Shan false?

No, he had to look for it.

Bai Chen increased his attack speed, even creating four Lightning Clones to attack in different directions.

As Bai Chen moved, thick lightning snakes filled the underground space. Under Bai Chen's deliberate control, all beings except for Rita were swallowed by the lightning snakes.

After eliminating all the Honkai creatures, Bai Chen let out a breath and sheathed his sword, marveling at this newfound power.

He hadn't used his full strength during his last transformation, but now he realized that even Mei in her power-saving mode possessed such formidable strength. He couldn't imagine how terrifying the true Herrscher of Thunder must be.

She could probably cleave this entire underwater cavern and the sea surface above it in half with a single strike!

After his moment of awe, Bai Chen looked around, confirming that all the Honkai Beasts had been eliminated. He lowered his guard and slowly walked over to Rita, whom he had thrown aside earlier, and picked her up to carry her again.

"Damn Anti-Entropy guys!"

On the other side, Kiana and the others were guarding a greatsword planted in the ground, warily observing the Titan robots that appeared out of nowhere.

"What! Anti-Entropy is applying quantum technology to this?"

Himeko was somewhat surprised by the Titans' technology. However, she thought it was underestimating the A-rank Valkyries to believe a few Titan robots could take them down!

Don't underestimate A-rank Valkyries! The A-rank Valkyrie assessment is very strict!

"Trash Valkyries, hand over the sword behind you, and I might consider letting you die quickly."

A nimble figure leaped onto a Titan robot, a wild voice declaring with short, half-pink, half-purple hair.

Then, she suddenly turned her head and grinned at Bronya, who was also on alert nearby.

"But not you, Bronya!"

"Hana..."

Bronya looked at the girl before her with a complex expression. It was Hana, her former companion from the orphanage, but now an enemy threatening her allies.

"Hey, Bronya, do you know that brat?"

Kiana quietly asked Bronya. This brat, who smiled like an emoji, was the child she disliked the most.

"Yes, but she's an enemy now."

Bronya sternly aimed the Heavy Tank Rabbit 19c at Hana, ready to fire at any moment.

"You traitor, stop pretending to be familiar with me. Although Mother ordered me to keep you alive, crippling your arms wouldn't be bad either!"

Hana waved her hand, controlling the Titan robots to advance, preparing to crush them with the latest model Titan robots.

"Heh!"

"Shatter!"

Hana's arrogant expression hadn't fully faded when the Titan robot that had just advanced flew back, completely freezing her expression.

Hana maintained her stiff expression, mechanically turning to look at the scrap metal behind her.

Some Titans had severe slashes and deformations, while others were cut in half. The edges of the steel were glowing red from the high temperature, as if cut by something extremely hot.

Hana looked again at the Valkyries she had just called "trash." Himeko and Mei retracted their movements, clearly the two who had just acted.

It was also in the original timeline that Hana had snatched the Xuanyuan Sword from Kiana and the others when Himeko had an accident.

Now that Himeko hadn't had an accident thanks to Bai Chen's advice, and Mei was about to receive a significant power boost, dealing with ordinary Titans was naturally easy.

"Hey, brat, did you just call us 'trash Valkyries'?"

Kiana slowly approached Hana, clenching her fist. Her shadow grew larger in Hana's eyes, and the Titans at her feet could no longer provide her with any sense of security.

"You, what are you doing!"

"Doing? Guess! Kiana! Attack!"

Chapter 39: Chi You Awakens

"Such strong vibrations, it seems to be coming from that direction..."

While Bai Chen was circling in the cave, he sensed vibrations from afar, carrying a familiar scent of lightning?

"Mei? I didn't expect this hidden ability."

Bai Chen marveled at this unexpected surprise and immediately ran towards their location.

After taking a large detour, Bai Chen finally reached the place where Kiana and the others were.

Seeing the Xuanyuan Sword emitting golden light on the ground, Bai Chen remembered that this sword had sealed Chi You. Since it was lying on the ground, it meant Chi You was about to awaken!

No more delaying.

Bai Chen leaped in front of everyone, ready to lead them to safety. Then he saw Hana, her face bruised and swollen.

"Who...?"

"Xiao Bai! You're here! Don't worry about that guy, he's just some brat who showed up and got beat up."

It seemed that because the Nine Nether exploration mission had started earlier than in the original timeline, Kiana hadn't encountered the Anti-Entropy organization before and didn't take them seriously.

"You bastard, I won't let you go."

Hana, with half her face swollen, spoke indignantly. If her tactical mech hadn't been worn down by some Valkyrie on the way here, she would have definitely escaped!

Bai Chen looked at her with some pity. In his original world, she had been doing very well at this time. Now, she was beaten so badly that even Cocolia wouldn't recognize her.

"No, let's get out of here quickly. I felt a powerful sense of threat inside just now."

Bai Chen took out a pink card, but it still didn't react. He could only tell everyone helplessly.

Then he walked up to the Xuanyuan Sword and grabbed it.

A black energy body surged from the Xuanyuan Sword, attempting to control Bai Chen's body.

I was already embarrassed enough from being affected by the Transformation twice. But now, Herrscher, what are you trying to pull?

"Get lost!"

The special flames on Bai Chen's body suddenly ignited, instantly cleansing the ominous aura.

He then took the Xuanyuan Sword without any surprise. The previously restless sword instantly calmed down, becoming like a dead object.

"Hmph."

Bai Chen snorted, extinguished the flames on his body, lifted the sword, and turned to leave.

"Uh... actually, I wanted to ask, Rita..."

Ever since Bai Chen arrived at the scene, Himeko's gaze hadn't left Rita, who was slung over his back.

A S-rank Valkyrie is lying there? A S-rank Valkyrie! I heard S-rank Valkyries can use Schicksal technology to teleport and fight in the latest Valkyrie armors, becoming even stronger. Could it be that she doesn't even have her armor?

No, is this kid Bai Chen poisoned? Is this S-rank Valkyrie going to crash with him?

"Well, it's a bit complicated to explain. I'll tell you when we get back."

Bai Chen urged them to lead the way out.

The exit Bai Chen knew was blocked, so he could only follow Kiana and the others back the way they came.

Behind a giant Scarlet Bird statue on the path, the card in Bai Chen's pocket, which had been silent all along, suddenly reacted!

Bai Chen quickly took out the card and, with excitement, channeled his power to attract wandering souls from a distance.

"Huh??"

Theresa, who had been in contact with Kiana, asked in surprise. The last time Bai Chen attracted souls, she was bedridden and naturally hadn't seen this skill of his.

Fu Hua, who was with Theresa, adjusted her glasses with a solemn expression. This familiar feeling... is it related to someone? No, in Bai Chen's current condition, he can't afford to perform another separation.

If his soul, which hasn't fully healed, deteriorates again, no one knows what will happen.

"Is he messing around again?"

Hana looked at the woman in front of her, who looked exactly like the one who had split the tactical mech in half, with surprise.

"Xiao Bai?! What are you doing again!"

Kiana, seeing Bai Chen's familiar movements and effects, thought he was about to do something dangerous.

"No... I'm not."

A moment later, Bai Chen looked at the card in his hand. It depicted a long-haired man. Strangely, his portrait was in black and white.

He couldn't even mobilize the power within the card or communicate with it. It felt as if the soul was on the verge of dissipating due to some accident.

Oh no, as long as he stays in the card, I can nourish his soul. Maybe then he'll have a chance to recover.

"Are you really okay?"

Mei worriedly checked Bai Chen's body, afraid he would pull another stunt.

"Oh, I just stored it. It's fine."

Bai Chen explained, then continued to leave the area with everyone.

After a great deal of effort, Bai Chen and the others finally saw the light of day again.

"Damn it! Am I really going to be captured by these trash Valkyries from Schicksal?"

Hana despaired at the thought of being imprisoned by Schicksal in the future.

"Boom!"

The sea surface continued to shake, accompanied by violent churning, as if something huge was about to emerge.

The seawater parted, and a giant mouth, like an abyss, lunged forward!

"Not good!"

Bai Chen instinctively reverted to his true form and then flung Rita towards the crowd. As Chi You engulfed everyone in its mouth, he used his ability.

[Imperial Drive · Phase Teleport]

A black circle with a golden rim enveloped everyone and transported them out of that space. Kiana and the others only realized what had happened after they were sent to the Hyperion.

"We were almost eaten just now?"

Kiana shuddered, recalling the scene, a little scared. What kind of monster was that?

"That Chi You, it's a Honkai Beast that grows stronger by devouring things," Fu Hua explained as she walked over. Could that ability have been the Herrscher of the Void's authority? That he could use something like that?

Theresa, having fought the Herrscher of the Void head-on, naturally recognized the skill. Her expression turned grim. It seemed some preparations would need to be made in advance.

"Where's Bai Chen?"

Bronya, who had been watching Hana, asked. Everyone else had been teleported here, so why wasn't Bai Chen with them? Could it be… was this skill discriminatory based on gender?

Of course, it wasn't discriminatory. Bai Chen had his reasons for not coming out. He needed to prepare to check on the souls of Ji Xuanyuan and Ji Lin.

As for why he no longer hid his strength, Bai Chen could only describe himself as a clown. He was too much of a clown.

Otto had openly sent Rita to perform, and it was likely he knew everything already. Hiding and being secretive felt like being a clown.

But there was a benefit. At least, apart from those few special Herrschers, he could be a bit more unrestrained with his other transformations.

Chapter 40: Confronting Ji Lin

"This should be the real Nine Nether, right? Inside Chi You's body."

Swallowed by Chi You, Bai Chen observed the surrounding ancient architectural ruins. These were likely things swallowed thousands of years ago.

These all bore the marks of millennia. Bai Chen pressed the recording button on his hand, and his helmet automatically began scanning the surroundings. Once Bai Chen got out and connected to an external signal, he could choose to upload this data.