Journey to Tomorrow

(Warm reminder: This chapter is best enjoyed with "NightgLow")

In the image, the heavily wounded Ye Li raised his fiery greatsword with one hand, pointing it at the Herrscher of the Void.

As the camera zoomed in, people were astonished to find that Ye Li's pupils were glowing crimson.

"Ye Li... you..."

In the real world, after seeing this, Fu Hua looked at Ye Li beside her with concern.

Because she knew that Ye Li was clearly showing signs of Herrscher transformation.

Recalling the scene that would unfold in the future, Fu Hua murmured to herself, "So it was already like this at this time?"

Back to the video.

"Is your attack over? Now, it's my turn. No objections, right!"

[? The way I go through with red roses burn my eyes]

Seeing Ye Li's battered state, the Herrscher of the Void covered one eye with her hand and burst into laughter.

"With you in this half-dead state?" the Herrscher of the Void said dismissively.

Having fought to this point, the Herrscher of the Void had already seen that Ye Li was merely clinging to life. Dealing with him in this state would be child's play, wouldn't it?

"Die for me."

[? Cold rain starts pouring hard, I'm being called upon]

As killing intent surged, countless Imaginary Gates opened around Ye Li, and Void Lances within them were poised to strike.

Facing the Void Lances rushing towards him, Ye Li advanced instead of retreating.

"Good!"

[? Never let you go, it's why I did them all]

He roared as he met the sky full of energy lances, the sound of his heart beating like thunder beneath his shattered chest armor.

The Godfall Sword's blade drew a blazing fiery ring, annihilating all the Void Lances in the sky!

[? For a chance at least, to live in your way.]

Pulled by the immense movement, the wound on his chest split wider.

Purple marks, symbolizing Honkai erosion, crawled all over his body.

[? Love of you is my most cherished thing.]

The moment blood flowed from his chest cavity, it was instantly vaporized by the heat radiating from his burning soul.

[? So stay alive, bravely.]

"Damn ant!"

The Herrscher of the Void gritted her teeth, angrily gathering Honkai Energy into a spiral spear and throwing it at Ye Li, attempting to impale this detestable blasphemer.

[? I wish I could wake from the dream each time I dream.]

However, just as the condensed black spear was about to fall, Ye Li had already advanced within three steps, riding a burning sword wind.

At such close range, the Herrscher of the Void could even see the eyes beneath his shattered helmet.

And in them burned a karmic fire that would make even gods retreat!

[? here's a long night coming soon, I'd shine as the last shine.]

With a flash of white light, Ye Li's flashback unfolded before everyone's eyes.

In the image, Theresa, Bronya, Raiden Mei, and Fu Hua flashed by one by one...

Finally, it settled on Kiana, who said with a sweet smile:

"Ye Li, you better watch this lady become the strongest Valkyrie, okay~"

The scene shifted back to Ye Li's scarred but still unyielding face.

"Kiana, when you wake up, you'll see that everything has changed.

You'll find that this world is no longer beautiful, Those ordinary days will be gone forever, But don't give up, never give up..."

[? Never let you go, it's why I did them all.]

Ye Li leaped high into the air, a pair of wings forged from flames appearing behind him, and the Godfall Sword in his hand once again erupted with dazzling light.

The Herrscher of the Void stumbled back, looking down at her trembling hands. The energy she prided herself on now dissipated like fireflies.

"Kiana, lift your head and keep moving forward!

Go and turn this imperfect story into the one you desire!"

[? For a chance at least, to live in your way.]

A pillar of fire shot through the heavens, burning away the Herrscher of the Void's confidence in victory.

I can't win, I just can't win!

Facing the greatsword mere inches away, she fearfully closed her eyes, awaiting death.

[? Love of you is my most cherished thing.]

The dazzling flames illuminated the dim Imaginary space as if it were day, like thunder cast down by a god, instantly tearing through the silent veil.

"Even if black clouds cover the sun, I will burn the sky and lead you home!

Live on, Kiana..."

[? So stay alive, bravely.]

As the light faded, the death the Herrscher of the Void had waited for did not come.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw a scene she would never forget.

To save the person before her, the god-slayer gave up his chance to kill a god.

Blood dripped from the wound onto the scorching sword, and his hoarse voice emerged from the rising mist of blood:

"Kiana, forgive my broken promise, but this is the last time..."

Her forehead was touched by a finger, a fleeting expression of shock, followed by boundless rage filling her chest.

The Herrscher of the Void couldn't fathom that she, an apostle of a god, would be intimidated by such a weakling.

She mobilized the remaining Honkai Energy within her and sent the man, whose pupils were about to scatter, flying.

However, before she could deliver a fatal blow, a cool sensation on her neck caused her immense pain.

The scene shifted again. A blue vial had been injected into the Herrscher of the Void at some point.

As the vial and blood began to fuse, the Herrscher of the Void let out a cry of pain.

"Ugh! Ahhhhhh!"

A structure resembling the inverted Kabbalah Tree of Life erupted from Kiana's body, and the Imaginary space began to collapse.

As the space collapsed, Ye Li, who had fallen on the deck, fate unknown, began to slide bit by bit...

Slowly plunging into the bottomless abyss.

PS: Damn it, it had a reflect damage buff!

I don't know how many times I watched "The Last Lesson" and looped "Nightglow" while writing this part.

I don't know if you guys are numb, but I am.

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