Chapter 418
"As a price, Xiao Xuan's [Wise King] collapsed. Even if it is fully restored in the future, it will be impossible to replicate herself, you, me, and Yayoi."
Chu Yuanqing was somewhat bewildered. She whispered:
"Me?"
The enlightened one stroked her hair and whispered:
"Well, we originally wanted to replicate the current you, but the Pure White Witch seems to be unique, so we failed. We can only temporarily weave together the past you, the past Chu Yuanqing, as we remember her."
"But judging from your condition, perhaps this would be better."
Chu Yuanqing nodded, and was about to ask about Liuli's illusory image when he stared at the Awakened Cat in front of him and suddenly realized that the Awakened Cat's body was also created by Xiao Xuan.
Upon closer examination, the essence of Shining Knights is constructed from personality puzzles and idealistic power, which is why everyone can appear together in their own Sea of Consciousness and directly engage in thought-provoking dialogues.
On the other hand, if it weren't for Xiao Xuan's magic, which used the excuse of creating a clone to confuse the paradox that two Liuli cannot exist at the same time, the Awakener would not have been able to take advantage of the situation and appear before him so easily.
This also explains why the enlightened one didn't stop Xiao Shu from using [Great Full Bloom]. The more she foresaw, the less freedom she had. Even if she hastily issued a reminder, it would only be a temporary fix and would make the future worse.
Therefore, the opponent can only appear at a certain crucial moment and use this one-time opportunity.
The enlightened one said with some regret:
"It's a pity there's no time left, otherwise it would have been much easier to create another phantom of Charlotte."
The Awakened One didn't continue the casual conversation. She looked back at the three Shining Knights and said seriously:
Let's begin.
After speaking, the young Savior looked directly at Chu Yuanqing, nodded slightly, and then transformed into a stream of light, crashing into her heart, soul, and flesh, like adding new firewood to ashes, allowing the raging fire to dispel the price of reaching the ultimate realm.
In an instant,
Chu Yuanqing regained more of herself; she could see her younger self, with an indomitable spirit, illuminating the dim and broken lamps with clusters of dazzling light, and seizing the share of nothingness.
At this moment, time seemed to reverse, and her condition returned to that of a week ago. The [Quicksilver Blood] within her body regained its activity, and the boiling magical energy began to expand and amplify. The lantern quickly recovered, climbing to 19%, and then broke through the barrier again, reaching 20%, 29%, and 39% completeness.
With each breath, the magical realm broke through its Shackles, reaching the [Sea] realm.
Furthermore, based on the sensation of her body rapidly reaching full bloom during that future dream, she was already not far from reaching full bloom.
At this level, even for pure Magical Girl like Astrid and Dorothea, it's still no match for a complete Supreme Calamity Beast.
But for her, fighting the Supreme Calamity Beast was no longer a difficult task.
The enlightened one clearly knew Qing Bao well; she nodded and said:
"Xiao Qing, the past you— Chu Yuanqing —could still burn [Void] for an hour. After an hour, your lantern will shatter back to 19%, but for you, that one hour is enough to prevent the worst outcome from happening."
Feeling her restored self, Chu Yuanqing said:
"Hmm, with Charlotte, we should be able to suppress the situation perfectly and prevent any casualties at the Public Performance."
An hour is enough for the Countermeasures Bureau to fully mobilize and, with the help of the entire world, unleash an even more powerful Shine Magic, just as Iris's team used Mortal Realm Barrier to seal off the fragments of [Nargal's ] power, thus sealing and suppressing them.
Even in the worst-case scenario, she didn't need to die prematurely, and Xiao Shu wouldn't be in any danger; at most, she would lose consciousness and be trapped inside.
But unless absolutely necessary, she was reluctant to lock her Little Cotton-padded Jacket up with a group of filthy and disgusting "Disaster God".
However, getting Xiao Shu to find herself again and escape the oppression of the Disaster God is another kind of difficulty.
At this moment, the Demon King silently walked forward. Her heavy and ferocious armor gradually dissipated and fell away with each step she took. By the time she reached Chu Yuanqing, she was left with only a light veil and a dress.
The girl lowered her eyes and gazed at Qing Bao's face. She arched her full, rounded curves, her breath rising and falling with them. She didn't say a word, just gently embraced the other person. Her excessively beautiful figure was fully displayed in the embrace, and a fragrance filled the air.
Before anyone could even savor the moment, the Demon King vanished into thin air, leaving behind only a silent blessing and the intense fetal movements within his heart, symbolizing the immense power of the Titan's Authority at their zenith.
Xie Qingxuan gave her a chance, a chance to freely change her own existence.
The Witch glanced at the Demon King's vanished form, her brows furrowing slightly. Before Qing Bao could offer her opinion or thoughts, she walked over with light steps, gazing at the Pure White Witch's face for a long while before her eyes crinkled into a smile, and she became happy again.
And so, her lips, as soft as cherry blossoms, sealed Chu Yuanqing's breath.
Sweet, tender, and smooth, yet fleeting.
The next second, all that remained before her eyes was the slowly falling Matsuzaki Cherry.
But deep within her soul, a cherry blossom tree covered with origami cranes appeared, along with the origami crane amulet that Yayoi had given her in the past. They seemed to be linked together, radiating a tranquil energy that brought peace to her soul.
After watching the play, the enlightened one smiled and said:
"This is a gift from both Yayoi using [Heart Forging]."
She said this is an even rarer work than Mythical Weapon, and you can experience the specific effects firsthand.
After speaking,
The awakened cat leaned closer, hugged Qing Bao, blinked her emerald green eyes, stole a kiss on the lips the Witch had just kissed, concealing the sorrow in her eyes, and smiled:
"Xiao Qing, we will stay with you until the end of our lives."
"Therefore, no matter what, you must not give up."
As soon as the words were spoken, the world spun around, the vision before my eyes vanished like bubbles, my mouth and nose felt as if they were submerged by seawater, and then instantly returned to the shore, where I could breathe in clearer air.
The gentle voice of the enlightened one faded into the distance, replaced by a clearer singing voice:
But they're back again, just like a long-lost friend.
"I loved all the songs so well..."
Time began to flow again.
These lyrics, which I've heard three times, seem to foreshadow waking up from a dream three times.
Chu Yuanqing returned to the real world, and she looked up at Ji Qianju not far away.
The mark of Soul Manipulation appeared in the eyes of the Relief Witch. The final move of the Awakener erased the methods left behind by [Amor], eliminating the last trace of potential time wastage.
Thus, as the mental space ascended and reappeared in the real world, [Quicksilver Blood] danced wildly, boiling out a magical echo that oppressed the entire golden temple. The Contract Chain on her fair wrist shone brightly, synchronizing the information with Charlotte.
Volume 1: 392. I've decided to entrust my future to you. (5K)
Above the Sea Capital, bubbles filled the sky, and the notes danced with the melody, like ripples on a lake, gradually tinged with the seven colors of sunlight. Countless thoughts were connected with the song, and miracles were induced in the radiant light that embraced heaven and earth.
The Doomsday Diva's Shine Magic continued unabated until the accident occurred, turning the Sea Capital and the Great Xia into scorched earth. She persevered in her fight for her husband, daughter, friends, and even the innocent people of the city.
Charlotte is not yet in full bloom. She relied on the power of "deception" to deceive the past, embellish the present, and seize the power of the future, thus gaining the ability to unlock "Full Bloom" and the magic of the "sea".
This state was clearly unsustainable. Whether it was unleashing a spacetime spell to seal the four Supreme Calamity Beasts or performing a song for the entire audience and unleashing a massive amount of Shine Magic, it was all an act that was pushing himself too hard.
That's why she had little presence in that dream of the future.
In this state, after Chu Wangshu was sacrificed and possessed by the thirteen Disaster God, the terrifying energy wave that directly destroyed the entire territory of the Great Xia was enough to make her overdraw her borrowed [Full Bloom]. It was simply impossible for her to accomplish anything in just a few minutes.
Rather, it's a miracle that Chu Wangshu, in his final moments of perishing alongside the Disaster God, was able to witness Charlotte crossing the atmosphere, ascending to the heavens, and rushing towards him from countless light-years away.
Suddenly, the fragrance of the rose of Sharon filled my nostrils.
The bracelet on her fair wrist floated on its own, swaying and making a clear, bell-like sound, relentlessly pouring information into her mind and bringing about a transformation unlike anything she had experienced in the past.
In an instant, a contract originating from the soul transmitted a series of images and information.
Xiao Shu [Great Full Bloom], Thirteen Disaster God arrive, the Public Performance venue is destroyed, Chu Yuanqing dies, forced to merge into [Pure White], the entire Great Xia is destroyed...
In a daze, the Forget-me-not in her Sea of Consciousness, along with the violently fluctuating emotions, became even more vibrant azure. The magic of [Illusion] shone even brighter, using the memories conveyed by Chu Yuanqing as its elements to excavate another side of history.
Time stood still.
Charlotte seemed to have entered a dream of the future. From her own perspective, she faced an irresistible despair, like a drowning person struggling to swim upwards, but unable to reach the light on the shore.
Whether it was the Savior who merged into the Miracle High Wall and returned to his former glory, or the thirteen Disaster God who hid in her daughter's body and forced her and her father to kill each other, they both stood on an unreachable shore, like starlight in the sky, coming across the heavy space and time.
Even though in those few minutes she gathered global support, [Full Bloom], [Great Full Bloom], [Sange], reaching the limit envisioned by the Magical Girl— [Klein]—she only had time to witness the fireworks that spanned galaxies and the universe after her daughter and Disaster God perished together.
This beam of light will forever hang across the night sky, becoming a peculiar phenomenon remembered by the world after peace is restored, just like... that Pure White High Wall that once spanned the world.
Time flowed once more, false memories brought forth real emotions, and the Sea of Consciousness expanded, became brilliant and dazzling, the gathered Heart Tide transformed into a torrent, washing over the Soul Flower, and a massive amount of magical energy was transformed, arriving at the [Sea] realm in an instant.
That incredible power of idealism, as if blessed by the stars, caused the main trunk of [Illusion] to flourish and grow in the next second after the Contract Chain shone, and the countless branches that branched out together supported the path to [Full Bloom].
The Doomsday Diva continued to sing, yet lightning flashed in her lowered, pale eyes, melting into cold silver that then burst forth with fiery rainbows. Her aura rose steadily, and her Magic Armor and Magic Wand transformed along with the evolution of her magical properties.
But she had no time to concern herself with these details. Following Chu Yuanqing's instructions, she removed all the blockades, ignored any Calamity Beasts within the Sea Capital, and gathered back all the Magic Element, brilliance, and Heart Tide.
From the Chu Wangshu used [Great Full Bloom] to the time when the calamity horde of Sea Capital offered sacrifice, there was only a time difference of about 15 seconds. However, beings like Apostles and Supreme Calamity Beast had to disintegrate themselves and return to their original state before they could offer sacrifice. Once this process began, it was irreversible.
Therefore, around the time of Chu Wangshu's [Great Full Bloom], the Calamity Beasts of Sea Capital will seize the opportunity to bluff and put on a show of force, unable to cause any real damage, in order to cooperate with the disaster horde.
At this point, even without restraint, they are no different from ghosts.
Compared to the grand cause of the disaster, the Magical Girl or the people of the Sea Capital are insignificant and not worth wasting any energy on.
Indeed, that was the case. In that dream of the future, before the Disaster God had returned to his position, the entire Great Xia became the first wave of sacrifices, helping the [Child of Man] regain some of his power and pushing Chu Wangshu's Combat Power close to that of the Disaster God.
In comparison, saving a few million lives is hardly a loss.
As expected, the seven bishops who had surrounded and killed Dorothea no longer had a strong desire to attack and instead turned to defense.
On the other side, Beelzebub and the Plague Lord were also visibly weakening rapidly. As their powers returned, they began to retreat steadily under the siege of Xie Qingyu and Iris.
At this moment, Guanyin, Seraphim, the Mortal Giant Serpent, Tartarus, Takemikazuchi... all freed from their bonds, seemed like frozen statues, suspended in mid-air, in cities, mountains, on the sea, and in other areas, entering a state of utter paralysis.
In those ten seconds that determined the fate of humanity, the world, and even the calamity, the Supreme Calamity Beast /apostle ignored Sea Capital, devoutly gathering its remaining power to sacrifice to the future Supreme Lord.
Charlotte ignored them as well. She looked down at the panoramic view of the Sea Capital, continuing to sing with a smile, and with a flick of her wrist, she took the Fairy Tale Book that Dorothea had hidden near the overpass and that had moved randomly into her hand.
Then, I opened it.
The magic of the Fairy Tale Land dissipated, and the entire Public Performance venue returned to its real coordinates. Only the artificial sky created by nanomaterials veiled the 30,000 audience members inside, isolating them from reality.
At this moment, the stage was covered by twelve interwoven Light Band. Chu Wangshu lost consciousness, like a fetus curled up in a warm sea, floating in mid-air. His body was stained with the calamity energy mixed with various calamity genes, Magic Armor began to intertwine and reshape.
Tang Liuli, Kiriwake Yayoi, and Xie Qingxuan have been forced to transform, constructing Magic Armor to resist the initial onslaught. They are now bewildered by the scene before them, unsure of what to do.
Clearly, since the Awakener only had one chance to act, the three Little Idol who changed the fate of humanity were completely unaware of the future. One of the Liuli Cat Cat was even more confused and looked extremely silly and cute because most of its magic power had been borrowed by the Awakener.
If nothing unexpected happens, a few breaths later, a beam of light piercing the sky will erupt from the stage, merging with the twelve Light Band sacrificed by the swarm of disasters hovering over the Sea Capital, forging the prelude to the destruction of Great Xia, instantly generating a massive amount of light and heat, causing a cross to light up on the surface of the planet.
The Doomsday Diva lowered her eyes and looked down. In an instant, she dispelled all the spells that [Illusion] had added to the rest room, and Qing Bao's whispers echoed in her ears.
"Sacrifice cannot be stopped."
"After activating [Great Full Bloom], the sunflower, having gained access, carrying the twelve Disaster God sequences, officially entered the depths of Xiao Shu's soul, forming a conceptual teleportation anchor point."
"So, I need you."
Charlotte didn't stop singing. She looked at the audience still laughing in the hall; at the innocent, bewildered children who had arrived at the shelter, silently praying with their parents; at the police officers rushing through the streets, dragging victims onto stretchers and sending them to the underground hospital...
Even if, just a few breaths later, these vibrant, beautiful, hopeful people, those who sprouted in our hearts, will all embrace death along with the conspiracy of the disaster group, buried under endless scorched earth.
But at least for this moment, hope remains.
In that instant, the song became passionate and joyful, like a fledgling bird shedding the gold on its wings, abandoning everything, and flying high into the sky to reach the stars and the sun.
Even if the goal is so distant that it can never be reached in a lifetime, it will still recall countless times the moment when it first chose to spread its wings and soar into the blue sky.
Thus, inspired by the Heart Tide of the Doomsday Diva, a hope as gentle as down was planted, allowing this warmth to dwell deep within the souls of countless people, blending together countless thoughts, and giving back to the even more brilliant light in the sky.
As time passed, the calamities of Sea Capital crumbled, and the seven bishops committed suicide together, transforming into intertwined Light Band that surged toward the pillar of light that pierced the false sky.
If we consider them as conductor's batons, then the brilliance of the entire Sea Capital is like a series of musical notes surging to the rhythm, all surging and burning together, converging into a vast ocean, continuously chasing the pillars and Light Band, and at the moment the two merge, transforming into a dazzling neon light that engulfs them.
How magnificent, how dazzling.
This originated from the faint glimmer of humanity, gradually gathering and burning until it formed a prairie fire, suppressing the first wave of destruction that would have devastated the Public Performance venue. Just as raging waves cover reefs, it continuously compressed the spread of the cocoon of light.
This is the purest and most outstanding idol in the first playthrough. On a stage with only her, in such a short time, it was enough to stir up a trend of thought that overthrew the gods and gather into a miracle that belongs only to mankind.
--Shine Magic.
But that's not enough. As long as Xiao Shu cannot recover from the traumatic experience, the tragedy will inevitably repeat itself.
Charlotte didn't know what Chu Yuanqing's plan was, nor did she intend to shift all the burden onto him. As a mother, she had to protect her child.
Thus, the newly blossoming Doomsday Diva, disregarding the Soul Flower still undergoing transformation, ignored the cost and pain, plucked a phantom petal, and sent it into the shimmering sea of light.
The power of [Deception] disguised the petals as offerings from the Disaster God. Like ink dissolving in water, they penetrated the defenses of the cocoon of light and drifted into the rugged and complex Sea of Consciousness.
Before the sunflower could even realize it, [The Final Blessing] took the lead, sending this shared power deep into Chu Wangshu's soul, transforming it into countless musical notes and instruments, and a bunch of Charlotte figures with different art styles.
These adorable little creatures, like a bunch of quirky alarm clocks, hold a concert together within the core of the Little Cotton-padded Jacket's consciousness, playing the erhu, banging drums, strumming guitars, singing, telling jokes, telling bedtime stories, playing rock music, playing ping-pong, having a social gathering...
Chu Wangshu's suppressed will was awakened by a very new way of moaning. She looked blankly at her chaotic mental world, not realizing what had happened for a moment.
Fortunately, as soon as the Little Cotton-padded Jacket woke up, all the strange things disappeared and gathered together into a Forget-me-not petal, officially activating the power of [illusion] and maintaining Charlotte's authority as a mother.
Chu Wangshu's consciousness fell, and a vision of the future appeared.