Chapter 448
Even among the contestants who debuted from "Flash Dance," some Little Idol who haven't yet "Lighting Up" but possess magical charm will be put on the roster and become the most conspicuous targets.
Having destroyed far too many civilizations and worlds, swarms know better than anyone how to breach a civilization's defenses.
Chu Yuanqing had personally experienced such a future. They would try every means to extinguish all sparks of resistance, leaving behind a few seedlings to be nurtured and harvested until the entire world had no more nourishment, and then ravage and destroy everything, leaving only an empty shell.
Now, the twelve Disaster God are attempting to cooperate: the [King of Salt] who first kills, the [Herdi] who controls the future, the [Tathagata] who reincarnates all things, the [Three Pure Ones] who have mastered the illusion, the [Ymir] who unifies the gods, and the [Amor] who rules over all beings...
It can be said that the Disaster God possess complex, multifaceted, perfect, and troublesome powers. Their power has no weaknesses; it is either so extreme that it cannot be targeted, or so comprehensive that it is unmatched.
The uprisings in all forbidden zones signify a further expansion of their authority, and foreshadow the possibility that any one of these terrifying powers, capable of easily destroying the world, could potentially combine and work together to create a miracle of turning the tide.
A victory on the first playthrough is incredible.
Even Tang Liuli, as a reincarnated being, could not rely on the [Blood of Sighs] to defeat the more powerful, tyrannical, and bug-like [Herdi].
Only Chu Yuanqing knew the reason why they were able to win.
But to this day, she has never told anyone this secret.
Perhaps only the swarm, as their adversaries, could guess a thing or two.
Chu Yuanqing composed herself, lowered her eyes to look down at the universe. She had no physical body, but with her ethereal and majestic consciousness, she gently embraced the stars.
And so, that endless, towering Miracle High Wall, like the arms of this person, embraced the world, radiating a brilliance that deepened the cracks.
"I'm sorry, there's not much more I can do to help you."
"But the light will guide the way."
As soon as she finished speaking, she lost consciousness and sank into an even deeper abyss of pain.
At the same time, moonlight and sunlight from all over the world were mixed with a wisp of pure white.
Most incredibly, if you observe the surface of a planet from a satellite perspective, you can see rays of light weaving together to form a virtual, detailed, and comprehensive world map, with dynamic black dots, red lines, and white lights all leaping and shimmering on it.
Black dots represent Calamity Beasts.
The red line, marked with the Disaster God, symbolizes the movement of power.
A white light, simply inscribed with the words "blessing," represents the power of new life.
At that moment, the Countermeasures Bureau, which monitors the global situation in real time, almost instantly captured the gift given by [Pure White].
Immediately, this dynamic map, which changes in real time, was projected one-to-one onto the Magic Countermeasures Bureau headquarters, branches, and the table of the highest meeting, sparking much discussion.
Even someone with little military strategy knowledge can understand the immense Strategic Value of this map.
At the same time, the gentle radiance that belonged exclusively to the Pure White High Wall and could not be faked immediately drew everyone's attention, who regarded it as a cry for help from [pure white], or a last gasp before death.
In an instant, armed forces around the world were mobilized. After risk and damage assessments, nuclear weapons and missiles stockpiled by various countries were aimed at launchable locations under precise coordinate guidance and began carpet bombing.
The one that was given special attention and dealt with immediately was naturally the red line, which represented the movements of the Disaster God.
Lingfeng, located in Great Xia, Shunchang County, is prominently listed above it.
The original site of the Great Sage Temple is now just ruins. Thick smoke billows past, and the mischievous monkey from the mythology roars to the sky. It stands on the clouds, and the Sea Calming Needle in its hand grows infinitely thicker and larger. In an instant, it stirs up the wind and clouds, tears the sky apart, and crashes down on the entire sacred peak like a pillar supporting the heavens.
The scene was so magnificent that even those far away in Fulong Town could see it clearly. Anyone could see just how furious the Great Sage was—a rage that even the gods might not dare to bear, which was incredibly terrifying.
"Tick-tock, tick-tock."
The bright red blood fell rapidly in a series, shattering in the mud and gravel, becoming stained with dust and no longer pure.
Wu Zhenyi was covered in wounds. Half of her left side was broken, her arms were all bent, and her flesh was rotting. She leaned against the ruins, her "vision" was blurred and chaotic, and only the undulating Magic Domain covering her surroundings could be seen, conveying the spatial information of the surroundings.
Only the monkey's roar was exceptionally clear.
The woman coughed up blood without speaking, her right hand holding a recently crushed eyeball.
Deep within the Sea of Consciousness, the once fiery and unruly red lotus has lost its brilliance, becoming dim and weak, with even a single petal beginning to wither and turn to ash.
My Destined Magic, [Karma of the Red Lotus].
The first branch, [Vengeful Retribution], can reflect all or even amplify the damage one suffers back onto the enemy; it is a technique that involves some causality.
This magic, which requires the use of [Full Bloom], was forcibly used beyond the budget when lanterns were covered in dust and even Magic Armor was difficult to construct.
Without your Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, you're nothing but a mad monkey.
"Counterfeit goods, in the end, can never match the style of genuine products."
Wu Zhenyi chuckled and whispered. She already knew her fate, but felt no regret.
He died in battle, only six years too late.
Suddenly, the past came rushing back.
The rugged mountain path, like a spiral staircase, suddenly wraps around you, and on a dozen tombstones stained with incense, their names flash back and forth.
And so, one blessing, call, murmur, and urging after another, noisy like summer wind chimes, tinkling and ringing, as if the mountain spirits had come to deliver a message.
Everyone was saying, saying, "Don't die."
This idea, under the sudden collapse of the Sea Calming Needle, seemed so naive, absurd, and pale, yet also so sincere, ardent, and devout.
But who will come to save her?
In a daze, I remember my grandfather, who was hunched over and short, sitting on a small stool. He was bathed in the glow of the setting sun, and every wrinkle on his face was full of smiles. His rough hands handed me a gift for my granddaughter.
The Nuo Mask, whose appearance she had forgotten, now appeared so clear to her; all the ink patterns and lines shone brilliantly in the setting sun.
That was the monkey who caused chaos in the Heavenly Palace, the Great Sage imprisoned under the Five Fingers Mountain, and the hero I admired and looked up to in my youth.
Now that the fake Great Sage Equal to Heaven is trying to kill her, will the real Great Sage Equal to Heaven come to her rescue?
In the sky, the Sea Calming Needle shattered the vacuum into glass, burning with thousands of jet-black flames, carrying the might of a thousand armies, determined to smash the entire mountain into pieces. The missiles launched by the authorities roared in, but were melted by the somersault cloud and the gale.
The Great Sage Equal to Heaven did not come.
But suddenly, in the farthest, more majestic, and vast heavens, a shooting star, spilling from the massive high wall, drawn by longing, will, and soul, unleashed a hurricane that swept across thousands of miles, plunging into Wu Zhenyi and bursting forth with billions of rays of light!!!
Book 1: 424. Sun-Shooting, New Hope, Cooperation.
In that instant, a shooting star, a symbol of blessing, enters the soul.
That ray of light burst forth with a roar, and the nearly dissipated crimson magic, like a flower being watered, grew wildly and multiplied wildly as the storm and dust swept through, instantly expanding into a crimson lotus phantom that enveloped the spiritual peak, colliding fiercely with the falling Sea Calming Needle.
Rumble rumble rumble...
Light and heat engulfed the sky above Lingfeng. The scorching smoke and energy waves even swept up the pitch-black monkey that stood between Dharma Heaven Elephant Earth and earth, its feet treading the clouds. From Fulong Town, the terrifying figure could no longer be seen; only the earth-shaking roar could be heard.
At this moment, in the central area protected by the illusory image of the red lotus, the person whose limbs were mangled, whose eyes had been gouged out, and whose blood was almost drained, was enveloped in a blazing crimson light. Petal after petal of the red lotus grew from the flesh, eye sockets, and bone fragments, bringing vigorous vitality.
Wu Zhenyi's chaotic consciousness suddenly cleared. The red lotus in her soul no longer withered. The Lantern Gem placed between the flower's stamens was being washed by a soft, pure white wisp. All the misty dust seemed to be blown away by a strong wind, returning to its original purity.
"This is..."
"[Pure white] light?"
Even though I have never seen the gift of [pure white].
But after experiencing such warmth and grandeur, and feeling the embrace and healing of everything, the first thing that comes to mind is that Miracle High Wall has stood on the planet for 17 years without asking for anything in return, and has also protected humanity for 17 years.
And as thoughts wandered,
A strange, mysterious power, unlike lanterns, magic, Soul Flower, flowed into my limbs and bones, cleansing my soul and gradually spreading and becoming immense!
--[Sun-Shooting].
This is...
A new technique?
No, this isn't magic. It's another kind of power, belonging to [Pure White], different from that of Magical Girl.
Wu Zhenyi's thoughts drifted away, her body now completely healed. Thin Magic Armor covered her tattered shirt and suit pants, and the broken hair tie made her black hair cascade down like a waterfall. She seemed to have returned to 6 years ago.
In the blink of an eye, the passing years are turning back.
That wasted youthful spirit and chivalrous nature, soothed by [Pure White] and descended by [Sun-Shooting], were engulfed by heavenly fire and reignited fiercely in this no longer young body.
In an instant, the crimson lotus shadow protecting the sacred peak shattered, and countless streams of magical power gathered in his palm. Carrying ancient mythological concepts, he forged a divine bow from the original Magic Armor, surrounded by golden feathers and cold flames.
The Great Sage in the sky pressed down with the tip of his staff, sweeping away the dust and leaving behind only the residual heat and light in the air.
The Sea Calming Needle in its hand was imbued with spirituality; every strike was exquisite and unpredictable, as if, under the [Three Pure Ones]'s tutelage, it had truly acquired the unparalleled skill that swept away 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals.
No matter how the strategic command calculated, locked onto, or predicted, the launched missiles were like random flies, all shattered by the countless dark shadows of the Sea Calming Needle that slapped, chopped, or flicked them.
If it were simply shattered, that would be one thing, but the shadow extending from the staff also possesses some kind of magical power, minimizing the explosive force of the missile, at most just knocking off the surface of the Sea Calming Needle.
The materials left behind after the missile explodes will replace the damaged areas and become part of the rod, further enhancing its power.
This Great Sage, resurrected from mythology by the Three Pure Ones through their combined power and the exhaustion of all their remaining strength, is clearly not so easy to deal with; in fact... he is becoming stronger and stronger!
Wu Zhenyi touched the bowstring with her fingertips, gathering all her magical energy and channeling the power of blessing. She looked up at the increasingly ferocious and terrifying monkey, guessing in her heart:
"It's incense."
"Several thousand people in Fulong Town probably saw him."
"This kind of attention is tantamount to tacitly acknowledging and believing in the resurrection of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, further perfecting the effect of turning the fake into the real."
"That's why it immediately Dharma Heaven Elephant Earth to enlarge itself to the point that it would be exceptionally conspicuous and eye-catching even if it were standing on the clouds."
Fortunately, Fulong Town only has tens of thousands of permanent residents.
If this were a city Sea Capital, Capital, or even just a second-tier city with a population of several million, this fake Great Sage would receive dozens or even hundreds of times more incense offerings.
At that time, it will be difficult to find Captain-Class Witch who can handle this mischievous monkey.
But there are no "ifs".
Or perhaps, the current advantage is inevitable. It is because those lovely and respectable Magical Girl suppressed the outbreak of [Sanqing] with their lives six years ago, preventing the spread of the forbidden zone. This is why when He riots again, the scope of His power is limited, and He can only reach the sparsely populated Fulong Town.
"I... will not let your sacrifices go to waste."
Wu Zhenyi's determination burned brightly.
Six years ago, she had already reached the [Full Bloom] stage, but due to her limited aptitude, her magic power level was stuck at the lowest level of the [River] realm, and she had not awakened even one layer of her special ability.
But now, with the blessing of [Sun-Shooting] and the brilliance of the lantern, she can activate [Sange], and she will never let this ferocious monkey leave Fulong Town.
With his thoughts settled, the divine bow in his hand, fueled by burning will and magical energy, instantly curved like a full moon and was drawn with a roar. It was not a straight arrow, nor a rain of arrows, but rather a myriad of scattered rays of light.
The sky was flooded with dazzling colors, each ray of light possessing its own unique spirit. Some were ferocious thunder dragons, some were burning fire phoenixes, some were violent Taotie, some were sacred Kirin, and some were dazzling Golden Crow!
These countless divine beasts, strange phenomena, and elements together formed a lively and agile arrow formation, seemingly possessing life. They regarded the Great Sage's domineering staff as nothing, bypassed countless ink-blooming staff shadows, and simultaneously struck the black monkey who had lost his Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, directly shattering his Dharma Heaven Elephant Earth!
In an instant, the Great Sage, who had been standing on clouds, fell from the sky. He reverted to his original form in the temple, and the Sea Calming Needle in his hand lost its power. Most of his outer garments crumbled, and many fragments fell like rain.
Meanwhile, the official response did not disappoint. The Aether Satellite [Fuxi], which had captured the precise coordinates, acted like a deity acting on behalf of Heaven, launching a long-awaited barrage.
The next second, a torrent of light descended from the sky, like a dragon devouring its enemy, and seized the falling monkey in one fell swoop. A large amount of Aetherial Substance rolled back, condensed, and collapsed on its own, and finally split apart suddenly, melting the enemy with the heat energy that caused the dimensions to vibrate.
At this point, the power of the Three Pure Ones vanished completely, and the Great Sage, stripped of its blessing, returned to its original state. Its remains, along with the Sea Calming Needle, evaporated in the attack and remained motionless.
Wu Zhenyi watched this scene unfold before relaxing, a relieved smile playing on her lips. Suddenly, everything went black, and she collapsed on the spot. It wasn't until five minutes later that paramedics who rushed to the scene took her back to the hospital.
Meanwhile, similar incidents are occurring one after another.
" In the Holy United States, in the forbidden zone of Guhenal, [Herdi], a riot has occurred, distorting local spacetime and creating a unique labyrinth that devours history, matter, and life. Currently, three groups of Magical Girl proficient in conceptual magic are collectively constructing Mortal Realm Barrier to resist the suppression."
"In the border villages of the Donghuang Federation, the Far Winter Kingdom, a salt rain fell from the sky, salting hundreds of villagers, soil, and buildings, turning them into pure white crystals. Warriors are advancing into the territory..."
"The island of Sri Lanka, home to members of the World Government, has been suspected of being under the control and erosion of [Amor], based on a comparison with the map warned by [Pure White]. Following investigations by agents of the Countermeasures Bureau, over ten thousand people have already undergone a spiritual cleansing..."
"In the capital of Lesotho, a phenomenon of holy light appeared, and a large number of believers prayed to Jesus, their faith coalescing into a feather of angels that traveled westward to various countries..."
Even if Chu Yuanqing gave humanity a complete cheat code, and all the conspiracies, such as [Amor] who were so subtle as to travel to hundreds of different locations to control key characters, were forcibly revealed by marking the direction of their powers, thus spoiling the plot.
The Countermeasures Bureau is still overwhelmed, dealing with a multitude of issues, and operating at extreme capacity, barely managing to maintain local stability and peace.
Fortunately, there were also examples like Wu Zhenyi who shone with humanity, won blessings and recognition, and were able to turn the tide, successfully relieving the burden on the overwhelmed Countermeasures Bureau.
This also brought the existence of the blessing to the attention of the higher-ups.
Although [Pure White] has previously revealed a batch of blessings, none of them are as powerful as [Sun-Shooting], which is no less than a Forbidden Spell with an unknown upper limit.
This is both gratifying and worrying.
On one hand, the group that continues to awaken and receive blessings includes many Magical Girl who can instantly enhance their own Combat Power and give humanity a more profound foundation.
On the other hand, many clues, either indirectly or directly, indicate that all the blessings originated from the gift of [Pure White]. Coupled with that map and the increasingly distant, illusory, and fragile reality of the high walls, this suggests that the other side is not far from complete collapse.