Astral Express: I'm a Big Villain, Starting with Annihilating the Astral Express Crew

[Stelle's eyes widened, her mouth slightly agape, completely unable to connect the dignified and powerful Dragon Lord before her with the taciturn companion of the Astral Express Crew.]

"What... is going on?"

Chapter 39: Stelle: Jiang Mo, you liar!

[Dan Heng's aura instantly subsided somewhat upon seeing you all, a clear look of helplessness and worry on his face.]

[He looked at Stelle and March 7th, then at you, seemingly very concerned about what his friends thought.]

[Then, he quietly explained his identity and past.]

[Stelle and March 7th were still in shock, unsure of what to say.]

[At this moment, you walked up to Dan Heng, looked into his uneasy eyes, and said softly:]

"Everyone has a past they don't share. It's normal. I understand."

[These words eased the tension in Dan Heng's heart.]

[He looked into your sincere eyes, and the huge weight that had been pressing on his heart was lifted.]

"Jiang Mo... thank you."

[Although Stelle and March 7th were still a bit dazed, they gradually accepted the truth after hearing your words.]

[They stepped forward, and March 7th patted Dan Heng on the shoulder: "No matter what you become, you're still our companion! Dan Heng of the Astral Express!"]

[Stelle also nodded, still somewhat bewildered, but she followed suit and patted him: "Yeah! Good partner!"]

[The bonds of the Astral Express Crew seemed to be strengthened at this moment.]

[In your opinion, the tighter the string is pulled, the easier it is for you to cut it yourself when the time comes.]

[Afterward, Dan Heng used his powerful Dragon Lord strength to open the path to the deepest part of Jianmu's roots.]

[Everyone entered the passage together, you walking at the back of the group, silently watching the others ahead.]

[Just as they were about to reach their destination, Stelle, who was walking in front, suddenly turned her head.]

"Almost there, Jiang Mo, you... be careful." Her voice seemed to contain too many unspoken emotions.

[You smiled and nodded gently in response: "Okay, you too."]

[Then, you caught up with the group and walked into the depths of the passage.]

[The sight before them made everyone gasp.]

[A colossal figure, intertwined and fused with the roots of Jianmu, emanated a suffocatingly powerful aura.]

[She held a massive fan, the diametrically opposed powers of Abundance and Destruction weaving strangely around her.]

So this is what it's become... you thought, assessing the strength of this avatar.

Although it's just a result of a portion of my power combined with the power of Abundance, it looks quite impressive.

[The battle erupted instantly.]

[Jing Yuan and Dan Heng, as the main force, charged towards the gigantic Phantylia.]

[You, Stelle, and March 7th provided support from the periphery, clearing out the Mara-Struck Soldiers and Abundance Sprite pouring out of Jianmu, while also searching for Phantylia's weaknesses.]

[The gigantic Phantylia waved her fan, easily scattering the group's formation.]

[She seemed to sense the strongest threat in the crowd, focusing her attacks on Jing Yuan.]

[Jing Yuan parried with Phantylia, but faced with the contrast between the massive size and powerful strength, he gradually fell into a disadvantage.]

[Phantylia seized the opportunity, and the roots of Jianmu instantly wrapped around him, binding Jing Yuan tightly!]

[Destruction energy gathered in her hand, preparing to transform Jing Yuan into a Voidranger!]

[Jing Yuan was in danger, however, his eyes suddenly sharpened! He activated the General, and the General's phantom appeared behind the giant Phantylia, preparing to launch a counterattack!]

"Dan Heng, now!" Jing Yuan shouted, seizing the moment when Phantylia's attention was diverted by the General.

[Dan Heng understood, the Dragon Lord power within him being pushed to the limit, about to help Jing Yuan!]

[Suddenly, a black shadow appeared behind Dan Heng in an instant!]

"Who?!" [Dan Heng felt the anomaly behind him, his heart shaking, instinctively wanting to dodge or counterattack, but the opponent's speed was too fast.]

[Accompanied by the sound of metal piercing flesh, two azure longswords, condensed from pure Suyang energy, pierced Dan Heng's weapon-wielding hands with precision and ruthlessness!]

[Immediately afterward, the third and fourth swords pierced his feet, pinning him firmly to the ground!]

[The shocked expressions of Stelle, March 7th, and Jing Yuan froze on their faces.]

[They looked at you in disbelief, at the longsword in your hand piercing Dan Heng's body.]

[Stelle's lips trembled, letting out a broken gasp: "Ji- Jiang Mo?! What... what are you doing?!"]

[In her eyes, shock was quickly replaced by incomprehension, as if seeing the person she trusted most turn into a monster she had never imagined in an instant.]

[March 7th was equally horrified, the weapon in her hand almost slipping, she shouted: "Jiang Mo! Have you gone mad?! Why!"]

[She couldn't understand why this steady and reliable companion, who had always been so dependable, would suddenly do something so crazy and evil.]

[Jing Yuan's General phantom condensed behind the giant Phantylia, golden light dazzling, about to launch a counterattack.]

[But seeing Dan Heng attacked, the solidified phantom paused, a flash of anger and doubt in its eyes.]

[He shouted sternly, "Who are you?!"]

[You maintained your usual smile.]

[But at this moment, that smile seemed incredibly twisted in everyone's eyes.]

[You didn't answer Jing Yuan, but instead plunged the longsword in your hand even deeper into Dan Heng's body.]

[The movement was fluid and cruel, without the slightest hesitation.]

["What? What am I doing?" You chuckled.]

[Your voice was no longer the gentle and kind tone from before, but carried a chilling mockery.]

["Of course... to complete my plan."]

[You looked at Dan Heng, who was staring at you in disbelief:]

["Sorry, Dan Heng."]

["You are too dangerous; the Imbibitor Lunae's power is a variable."]

["Besides... our little game of make-believe should come to an end."]

[These words, like the sharpest blade in the world, not only pierced Dan Heng's body but also caused Stelle and March 7th's hearts to ache.]

[They suddenly realized that all the closeness and playfulness on the Astral Express before, those seemingly sincere smiles, were just a carefully designed deception by you.]

[Stelle felt a wave of dizziness; she couldn't accept this fact.]

[That gentle person, who would play with her and call her "wife," Jiang Mo, was actually such a monster?]

[She staggered forward, reaching out her hand as if trying to grasp that vanishing phantom: "No... this isn't you!"]

[Your gaze turned to Stelle, the amusement in your eyes even greater.]

[It was the smugness of a predator toying with its prey, which had fallen into its trap.]

["Oh? Stelle."]

[Your voice carried a bewitching power, piercing straight into the depths of Stelle's heart.]

["You seem disappointed?"]

["Is it because I'm not the 'boyfriend' you imagined?"]

["You... you lied to me!" Stelle's eyes instantly turned red.]

Chapter 40: Destroying the Luofu? No, that's too simple.

[An unprecedented pain and anger surged into her heart.]

[Stelle could no longer control her emotions and rushed forward, trying to grab you!]

[But you swayed, easily dodging Stelle's pouncing movement.]

[You ignored Stelle, who was collapsing from the betrayal, and March 7th, who was equally shocked.]

[You looked at Jing Yuan, a trace of apprehension flashing in your eyes, but more than that, an unconcealable coldness.]

["You thought that Phantylia was the real body?"]

["How naive."]

["That was just a decoy to divert your attention."]

[As the words fell, you emitted an aura similar to that Phantylia clone, but even more powerful and evil!]

[This seemingly ordinary black-haired youth's body, at this moment, displayed a terrifying power far beyond everyone's expectations!]

[You didn't choose to confront Jing Yuan head-on.]

[Instead, you waved your hand violently, and Illusion Arts erupted instantly.]

[The entire Jianmu root system space was instantly distorted and shattered like a kaleidoscope.]

[Terrifying illusions appeared out of thin air, targeting everyone present and striking at the deepest fears in their hearts.]

[Jing Yuan saw his pride and joy, the Divine General, suddenly lose control, the huge and cold phantom reversing direction and launching a fatal backlash against him.]

[Dan Heng saw the bloody sins of the past materialize, countless souls affected by the Imbibitor Lunae's power wailing and rushing towards him, trying to drag him into the endless abyss.]

[And Stelle and March 7th saw a sight that made their blood run cold.]

[The Astral Express disintegrated and exploded in space, turning into cosmic dust.]

[Himeko, Welt Yang, Pom-Pom... all the companions on the train had lost their lives.]

["No...!"]

["Himeko! Mr. Yang!"]

[Stelle and March 7th cried out loudly, the pupils in their eyes suddenly contracting, their bodies trembling with extreme fear.]

[The entire space was instantly filled with despair and madness!]

[And you, standing in the center of these terrifying illusions, wore an almost morbidly satisfied smile on your face.]

[You savor the intense negative emotions emanating from these prey as they teeter on the brink of mental collapse.]

[That dark cyan Suyang fire dances merrily within your body.]

[You are the true form of Phantylia the Lord of Ruin.]

[And this body named "Jiang Mo" is merely a disguise you personally crafted to infiltrate the Astral Express and the Xianzhou.]

[This plan of Destruction, aimed at the Xianzhou and all who stand in the way of your revenge, has only just begun.]

[After an unknown amount of time...]

[The illusion fades, and cold reality instantly pierces Stelle's consciousness.]

[Her body feels weak, as if something is coiling around her, firmly securing her to a cold pillar.]

[Her vision gradually clears, and she realizes she is tightly bound, unable to move even her fingertips.]

[She instinctively searches for the figure that brings her a sense of security.]

["Jiang..." The name almost escapes her lips.]

[But suddenly, she freezes.]

[No, that's not Jiang Mo!]

[The pain in her heart is greater than the physical restraints, like a dull knife twisting in her flesh.]

[Suddenly, a voice rings out, with a familiar tone:]

["Even like this, you still can't forget me?"]