Can a Thousand Lives Beat Honkai?
Chapter 494

Fu Hua: I... only have you left.

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What words could possibly describe the suffering we endured at that time?

The passage of sixty-eight hours gradually stretched all limits to the point of dryness, lingering between death and resurrection, where all suffering could not be avoided and all weariness could not be eliminated.

When despair and sorrow pile up like mountains, when weariness and loneliness meet for a long time.

The power of the Herrscher of Death still resembles that of a supreme creator, continuously attempting to weave a genetic framework beyond the End-of-Law class.

This practice is essentially tantamount to creating a god who is born with the power to destroy the world.

But Su Qing'an ultimately succeeded.

The power of the Herrscher of Death, along with the data model and framework calculations that had been rehearsed long in advance, all supported the arrival of this ending.

Over a long and profound period of time, the genes of Mahakala, Brahma, Maheshvara, which had gathered to form the Trimurti, finally returned to the originally envisioned solid framework, becoming entangled in a bizarre cycle of mutual devouring and gradual birth.

Chi You's genes are located in the center. His ability to devour matter and replenish himself is dispersed to the outside, forming a framework that surrounds himself, supporting the endless cannibalization of the three.

The boy's flesh and bones, and even his soul, will become the vessel through which all his genes are gradually melted into one.

"Finally... it's about to begin."

The soft whispers were completely drowned out by the muffled sounds of burning firewood in the raging fire.

The next moment, the flames burning in the wilderness slowly receded from his body, leaving only a vast, dark, and desolate void.

Thus, the countless trivialities that had been burned to ashes piled up, as if a race from the deep sea had arrived in droves, singing loudly.

This chaotic Divine Kingdom, woven from the maze of Brahma and Maheshvara, crumbled inch by inch, just as a toy made of randomly stacked blocks was knocked down and disintegrated in one fell swoop.

Splash, splash.

It was as if glass had shattered, as if blood had flowed.

The mysterious space, which is unified yet internally chaotic, transforms like a Rubik's Cube, revealing a completely different pattern.

The earth outside trembled violently as if an earth dragon were turning over, and the deafening roar that stretched for thousands of miles proclaimed the terrifying and exaggerated changes taking place inside.

The white-haired warrior was forced to stand on the horizon, his expression somber as he gazed at the figure he could still catch his eye.

This area is rapidly transforming into a large point of matter and energy collapsing like a black hole, but the suspended force field seems to be forcibly suppressed by some will, as if the switch that accepts everything has been turned off, and the recipe has been filtered, choosing only to absorb Honkai Energy.

Thus, the Honkai Energy had festered like a malignant tumor in the nearby land and ocean, which had been ravaged by the Herrscher of Ice, was now forcibly absorbed and swallowed up.

But this is clearly not the limit.

The absorption range of this particle is constantly expanding and extending.

Kevin's Honkai Energy Domain contracted to its limit, adhering to the surface of his skin. The intense energy field neutralized the extremely domineering field, stabilizing him.

The man stretched out his palm, and in the darkness, a slightly transparent block of ice spread and sculpted into a lotus flower.

But after only a second of neglect, the Honkai Energy particle structure became exceptionally robust, and the creation shaped by Gene Ability spontaneously disintegrated into the initial Honkai Energy, which was then swallowed up by that place.

He murmured:

"Chi You?"

"If he displays Chi You's abilities at this time, it means he has passed the initial stage and begun to formally Fusion Gene and undergo sublimation."

"In that case, perhaps Vishnu's power has already begun to take effect."

After nearly three days and three nights of guard duty, this genetic modification finally entered its initial stage, reaching its most dangerous moment.

The four Gene Ability have now formed a preliminary framework, and may even have entered a stage of refinement.

This can be seen from the fact that Chi You's Gene Ability, even before awakening and sublimating, have already exceeded the original Chi You's absorption capacity.

The man lowered his head, gazing at the central scroll where the flames had been brought to their peak, and asked:

"Prometheus, Fu Hua not yet connected to the teacher's consciousness?"

Prometheus stated:

"Mr. Su is different now. Connecting to his consciousness now will take both time and involve great risks."

"At least, the restraint shown by this [Divine Kingdom] in not greedily absorbing resources and devouring this realm indicates that it still possesses its own intellect and retains its senses of the outside world."

Kevin said:

"But once true transcendence begins, teachers cannot maintain that composure for long."

"The threshold he is about to cross is too high; pure Honkai Energy alone is unlikely to be enough to sustain the energy required for this sublimation."

"And if he were to lose his human form, this would undoubtedly become even more serious."

"Forcibly suppressing this instinct will only make the struggle between self-will and gene activation during the sublimation process more difficult."

Prometheus stated:

"Doctor Mobius had anticipated this."

"I received emails from them before the experiment officially began."

"Her suggestion was to use living Honkai Beast or Honkai Beast corpses instead of piling up useless materials."

The world has no shortage of endless Honkai Energy. Even if the Imaginary Space is continuously released using the Divine Key, it will eventually satisfy the other party's appetite.

Therefore, there is no need to worry that Su Qing'an will directly engulf this continent during his ascension process.

Since Chi You's ability is essentially nothing more than exchanging matter for the energy he needs, pure Honkai Energy is sufficient to resist all effects and can be more efficient.

The reason Su Qing'an had to use his willpower to restrain himself from absorbing the continent itself was that the total amount of Honkai Energy absorbed in a short period of time was not enough to satisfy the [Divine Kingdom] and his physical body, so he instinctively wanted to devour matter to fill this void.

The solution to this problem is not difficult.

The most direct and effective method is to summon the Fusion Warrior who currently wield the Divine Key and use them as transit points to indirectly provide sufficient Honkai Energy.

Mobius couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

The key point is that Honkai Beast can provide substances other than Honkai Energy, and can also accelerate the rate of sublimation and the progress of final awakening.

If you want to save time and make genetic modification a complete process in one go.

Using a large number of Honkai Beast as resources is an essential step.

Therefore, while the global leadership decided to wait and see and provide support within its capabilities and risk limits, Prometheus was already preparing the relevant procedures.

There are clear reasons why it has not been transported here to this day.

As we all know, Honkai Beast are very strange creatures.

I'm not sure if this is part of a civilization selection mechanism or simply an increase in difficulty.

The remains of Honkai Beast from this era are difficult to collect and preserve. They usually quickly turn into basic Honkai Energy particles after death, returning to the natural cycle of the outside world, and then quickly giving birth to the next batch of their kind.

There is a generally accepted rule: the more unique the structure and abilities, and the higher the level of the body material, the longer the remains will last.

For example, Emperor-class Honkai Beast can survive for nearly 24 hours after death under normal circumstances. If a special preservation method is used, the lifespan of its corpse can be extended indefinitely, serving as a reserve resource.

Since the initial framework for the Fusion Gene technology was proposed, almost all the Honkai Beast corpses that could be collected have been preserved by the official authorities using special technology, with Emperor-class Honkai Beast naturally making up half of them.

Although the Great Honkai has lasted for less than two years, the reserves of the Moth to Fire have already reached a point where they are piling up like mountains.

Even with the loss and destruction caused by experiments, research, and even unexpected Honkai events, the Honkai Beast remains collected to date still constitute a vast quantity.

Even if some reserves need to be reserved for subsequent gene research and other large-scale experiments, it is impossible to dump them all here. For Su Qing'an at this stage, it is an extremely large gift.

This demonstrates the power and superiority of organizations and teams.

If Su Qing'an were to search for and devour Honkai Beast on his own, no matter how efficient he was, it would be impossible to replenish the official inventory in a short period of time.

Kevin gazed into the distance at the [Divine Kingdom] that seemed completely detached from this world, and asked:

"So, what was their decision?"

Prometheus stated:

"Until it is confirmed that Mr. Su has completely failed, Moth to Fire will provide him with the greatest support."

"I believe that if Dr. Mei were in a conscious state at this stage, she would make the same judgment."

"It is estimated that in fifteen minutes, the first batch of corpses, totaling 79 Emperor-class, 372 Honkai Emperor, and 461 Temple-type corpses, will be delivered."

"Kevin Kaslana, please activate the Divine Key to prepare for energy transfer, while ensuring that your physical strength and combat power are not depleted."

"I will summon the remaining wielders of the Divine Key, depending on the progress of the subsequent stages, just in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

The man did not respond; he simply and silently ran his palm across the core of the Jie Mie.

Thus, the Honkai Energy, comparable to the lingering legacy of the Herrscher of Ice, swept out and gently entered the [Divine Kingdom], without causing the slightest ripple.

"Prometheus, let SU come over first."

"The teacher possesses the Black Abyss White Flower. Since Honkai Energy still needs to be drawn from the outside under these circumstances, it can only mean that energy consumption will only increase in the later stages."

"Relying solely on the core limits of the Seventh Herrscher, it's unrealistic to expect to achieve such a high efficiency of absorption without sacrificing combat power and physical strength."

Kevin paused, his words falling like frost, his eyes fixed on the cruel, lifeless figure, and whispered:

"Furthermore, if Fu Hua is unable to connect with her teacher's soul and observe his self-awareness..."

"Then let's try using the Thousand Worlds One Ride method. Predicting the endings of the other parallel worlds is the only way we can increase the accuracy of our judgment."

Prometheus responded:

"Clear."

There is also an answer derived from the instinctive intuition of a warrior.

He did not say it directly.

Given the terrifying rate at which the sense of crisis is growing.

Even if the transformation of the boy within the [Divine Kingdom] is ultimately forcibly interrupted, there will probably be nothing in this world that can hinder his progress.

A person close to God.

Su Qing'an is gradually approaching that unattainable level in his own way.

The true cost remains unknown.

Time flies.

Consciousness sinks.

The person remained distant; she slept for nearly three days, yet still couldn't open the deliberately sealed door.

The Soul Link between the two is essentially a connection established indirectly through an Udu-dust.

Therefore, if Fu Hua wanted to observe the boy's current emotions and thought state, she would have to use the Little Feather in her Mind Lake to sink herself into the deeper realm of her soul in order to open that door and obtain the corresponding information.

With Su Qing'an's own abilities, converting the Soul Link into a direct connection that does not require a medium is not difficult.

However, the Soul Link, a state similar to a contract, is not something that people envy.

Assuming that Udu-dust serves as the transfer point and medium, its existence can be defined as an excellent megaphone and telepathic device without side effects.

In a direct connection state, it is highly likely to become an interaction between a vast ocean and rivers.

And the river will inevitably be swept into the ocean.

From then on, the two became one, and the weaker one left no trace.

This is, of course, an exaggerated metaphor.

However, after Su Qing'an became Soul Lifeform and possessed [Nian], he and Fu Hua were no longer on the same level.

This is especially true in matters of the soul.

Therefore, if a direct connection is forced, causing the Soul Essence to become extremely weak, resulting in disordered memories and emotions, an inability to live, converse, fight, or even think normally, and even directly damaging the personality, ultimately crushing the soul is not an impossible event.

The Soul Link is like a contract, and the standard and requirement it naturally follows is equality.

However, the proportion and weight of the two should not be too far apart; otherwise, even if the other end deliberately restrains itself, unnecessary accidents can still easily occur.

The reason Su Muxi is alright is that her essence is an object, her life form is a consciousness, and the power she wields is a record that tends towards the conceptual side.

In summary, it's special.

Even after Su Qing'an transforms into a fully realized Soul Lifeform, there will be no issues with soul resonance with her.

Originally, when fighting against Thousand Herrscher, the difference in their Soul Essence could have been bridged by deliberately concealing and cooperating with Su Qing'an.

At that time, the aftereffects of the resonance between their souls were almost zero; it could even be said that they were purely of one mind, showering the unknown audience with sweetness.

But the moment the boy could glimpse that door, he underwent a profound and transformative experience.

Behind that door lies the passage and qualification to exist in another dimension.

The gap here is even greater than the gap between humans and Fusion Warrior.

Just by referring to such cases, one can see the danger involved.

Therefore, after Su Qing'an realized this problem, he instructed Fu Hua not to observe his own soul independently through the Udu-dust.

Some constraints and gaps are objective facts.

Even if the sun is particularly fond of you and harbors compassion and gentleness, deliberately getting close and staring at you for a long time can still lead to unavoidable hurt.

The Soul Link inherently grants both parties the right and qualification to glimpse each other's most essential nature, making concealment and hiding impossible.

Just as Su Muxi's lies would be discovered by Su Qing'an, even if she knew in advance, she still couldn't hide her own thoughts.

This is like a chain and rule that binds both sides, but it is more advantageous to the stronger party.

The simplest approach at this stage would be for Su Muxi to take the initiative to sense the other person's emotions, but Su Qing'an has personally closed that door.

In the brief moment between prolonged consciousness and near-coma, the drifting feathers, shimmering with a crimson glow, offered a small measure of comfort, from which soft whispers emanated:

"Xiao Fu, stop using your subconscious."

"The fact that I can't enter Xiao Su's Mind Lake means that he has unilaterally blocked the connection between us."

After the incident, Su Muxi naturally didn't want Fu Hua to take any more risks.

Unfortunately, she really couldn't get in.

This is a fundamental constraint. After all, the reason why the Little Feather developed spirituality is mostly due to the soul matter that Su Qing'an had nurtured for a long time, and it is even related to his own experience of death and the transformation of his soul.

This means that even if she creates something similar to the entanglement of soul and thought, and becomes a consciousness with autonomous spirituality, she still cannot possess the prerequisite of equality.

Simply put, Su Qing'an is the master.

On the other hand, Su Muxi also understood the significance of the other party's actions, and she advised:

"This shows that Xiao Su knew this situation would happen all along. He knew that someone would encounter something terrifying in their Sea of consciousness at this time, which is why he didn't let anyone in."

Fu Hua remained silent.

This wasn't the first time Xiao Xi had tried to persuade herself.

But she is not even qualified to glimpse what that person is enduring.

I'm afraid I'll never be qualified to help him in the slightest again.

The girl opened her eyes, the beautiful crimson gradually fading, revealing the original color like an old photograph being developed. Her fingertips twirled the strands of hair that had fallen across her chest; they were the winter gray that the man liked.

She parted her lips slightly, a smile playing on her lips, but she didn't reply to Xiao Xi's words.

But the action that followed provided a silent answer.

Just because you won't let me in doesn't mean I have to obediently listen to you.

I won't.

The dazzling brilliance reached its peak, and the red string on the wrist was untied, transforming into an exquisite lotus flower, which burned wildly and unrestrainedly.

Using the power of consciousness to transform the self into a blade, through the Soul Link as a medium.

Even if it comes at the cost of burning memories and damaging the brain.

Today, I will not back down even a step.

Because,

She gazed at the gradually blooming stamen within the lotus flower, and murmured with a smile:

"I... I only have you left."

Then.

In the instant the fire grew larger, the emotions conveyed were ultimately unbearable for that person.

An invisible wave rippled outwards, forcibly suppressing the red lotus that had been suspended in the center of the hall until it was extinguished.

A soul fluctuation from a completely different level temporarily severed her connection with Udu-dust, effectively halting the unfolding of the Zeroth Law.

The boy's sigh, tinged with helplessness and indulgence, brushed past her ear like a gentle breeze.

The latch on the door came off by itself, and the extremely sturdy barrier vanished.

Her consciousness thus became deep and easily entered the depths of the other person's soul.

The Zero Rated Power will certainly not be able to break the blockade of [Nian], but it will definitely have a way to make Fu Hua turn herself into a vegetable.

Su Qing'an's ultimate goal was simply to protect, not to harm the other party.

Therefore, if Fu Hua has the ability to make his methods lose sight of the essentials, then he will naturally have no choice but to give way to her.

"Don't be too willful."

The man's murmurs echoed from within his soul.

Before the girl could answer, the weariness and pain that had accumulated over the years swept over her like a countercurrent, forcibly interrupting her thoughts.

A tapestry of fragmented yet vibrant images thus unfolds across the land.

Finally, the image froze on that last scene.

The moment Su Qing'an's consciousness went blank, even the right to lower her eyes and remain silent was cruelly erased.

Blazing flames engulfed his body.

Flesh and blood slowly collapsed like peeled candy wrappers, and bones seemed to crumble to dust under the heavy blows of a blade.

But death... did not arrive as expected.

The [Divine Kingdom] is shrinking inward, and blood and bone are proliferating and spreading.

The boy lost his right to be considered human.

Here, they ascended to godhood.

Thousand Worlds One Ride

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