Dad, Please Let Me Solo-Push! Chapter 455
Unlike previous Virtual Projection, this meeting brought together members of parliament in a sculptural space located in a deeper dimension.
However, no one, regardless of who it was, voluntarily left, nor did they intend to use the "Fire Seed" project to find a way to survive.
Suddenly, without prior arrangement, after fulfilling all their obligations, they all silently looked at the gradually collapsing and peeling Miracle High Wall on the projected screen, their expressions sorrowful, silently reciting prayers as a final tribute.
Even if we forget Chu Yuanqing's story and past, this wall that sheltered the world for 17 years and gave us so much hope and miracles remains lofty and majestic. In many people's hearts, it is like the mother of mankind.
If possible, no one would willingly allow [Pure White] to be harmed.
Even if it eventually collapses and disappears, they hope that when the brilliance of humanity spreads throughout the world, the brand-new, shining city walls will gently embrace each other, as if connecting a dream that will never fade, completing the final transition and inheriting the will that belongs to [Pure White].
But now...
Without magic or supernatural powers, they could only witness the collapse of [Pure White], sharing the fate of humanity, the world, and the stars, silently awaiting their final end.
Donghuang Federation, Red Stone Country.
The second city, Motril.
This open-air stage, which just hours ago teemed with nearly 100,000 people, is now sheltered by a romantic dome woven from roses and oleanders. Shielded by shimmering light and magical energy, it blocks out the terrifying hordes of disasters that roam the city like mountains and seas.
The girl's raspberry-red hair shone brightly under the lights. Her dance steps were powerful and resonant, as if she had transitioned from a seductive and graceful girl group dance to an elegant and free waltz. Her rose-red eyes glanced at the venue as she turned, her emotions clouded over.
Even though she and Xiaozhu had joined forces, using the Shine Magic to unleash their shared Destined Magic spell, [Oath of Friendship], they kept the Calamity Beasts at bay and greatly shielded the outside world from the chaos.
However, the audience, who had experienced the terrorist attack, still felt uneasy. If it weren't for the timely explanation from the officials on site about the source of this protection, they would not have been able to suppress their fear and immerse themselves in the stage to continue to shine.
The situation is now getting worse.
Chen Yining was unaware of the riots in the forbidden zone, the global Disaster Tide, or that the shadow of the Entropy of Chaos was corroding the world and that her planet was on the verge of collapse.
But the mere release of her magical perception, along with the horrific scenes of carnage and carnage in the surrounding urban area, shattered her worldview and made her realize the gravity of the situation.
This performance is not about the future of their girl group, nor is it about any personal dreams, pursuits, honors, or disgrace; it is about the lives of nearly 100,000 people in the venue!
If the stage performance falters and the brilliance is cut off, given the Combat Power of their team of two [Flower Bloom], two [Lighting Up], and one Pure White Knight, let alone protecting so many civilians, even escaping will likely become a problem.
Therefore, they had no choice but to persevere. Even if they sang until their throats were hoarse and their legs cramped, they had to continue until reinforcements arrived, completely cleared the disaster-stricken areas from the city, and declared the restoration of order. Only then could they relax their vigilance.
This is one of the consensuses reached after repeated discussions among the participants.
Although it's not as convenient as Pure White's Lotus Realm and Soul Manipulation, it can still create a connection of thoughts during the interaction of Heart Tide. Not to mention, communication magic was a compulsory course learned during the Ideal Kingdom era.
Lin Bao'er and Ruan Wutong's magical perception wasn't that far, so they couldn't see the terrifying scene outside with their own eyes. After learning about the situation through communication, they were able to suppress their fear, remain calm, and try their best to inspire the audience below the stage.
Ji Shuzhu's Hyperthymesia, rooted in her soul, has faded, but she still feels indifferent towards strangers, making her the calmest. She even has the stamina to amplify [Puppet Melody] in the audience, manipulating everyone to cheer in unison to guide the atmosphere and dilute the fear.
As a proud Young Lady, Chen Yining has always been mature and composed. As the team leader, she believes she has a responsibility to protect everyone. Using this as her anchor, she is able to temporarily ignore her fears and focus her mind.
Ironically, Liang Xiaoxiao, the Pure White Knight has endured the most hardships, crises, bitterness, and pain among the five and can be described as a tempered knight, is currently in the worst condition.
The girl's gray spiral pupils were shrouded in black mist, which rippled like waves on the scales of her stage outfit, making a crisp, rhythmic clicking sound. Her strong, muscular legs, like exquisite specimens, were covered by makeshift stockings, concealing the prominent veins beneath them that resembled swimming black blood.
Even its slender waist and abdomen were struggling to contract, with claws and tentacles inside constantly and frantically shredding its diseased and swollen organs to prevent them from revealing their inhuman horror.
Liang Xiaoxiao seemed to be playing a rhythm game while walking a balance beam, carefully concealing her unusual behavior.
All of this can be attributed to an accident that occurred two hours earlier.
At that moment, she sensed her bloodline and soul being drawn and summoned. All the cells, genes, and calamity energy in her body surged and exploded. Her thoughts were wildly stretched in a daze, like an inflating balloon about to burst. This amplified her five senses infinitely, and her vision suddenly expanded to the entire Motril, the Red Stone Country, and even a larger territory.
That moment of empathy was terrifying, like a drop of water about to fall into the sea. The sense of self, like diluted ink, instantly disintegrated and collapsed in the infinite capacity, becoming one of it, just as a Christian listens to the holy voice of the Lord.
Fortunately, the genes of the Calamity Beasts within this body had already been integrated with Chu Wangshu's help, giving it a certain degree of obedience to her will. She tried her best to actively withdraw, finally blocking out that perspective and remaining unharmed.
This brush with death made Liang Xiaoxiao understand the seriousness of the problem more than anyone else present.
"Disaster God?"
"No... this is a collective resurgence of disaster preparedness!"
Liang Xiaoxiao had forgotten the origins of some of her knowledge, but she still remembered that the genes of the Calamity Beasts she had fused with had been rigorously selected and did not belong to any Disaster God sequence. Only when the consciousness of the entire calamity group was in chaos could she be affected in this way.
Therefore, it is not just Red Stone Country that is facing a crisis now; it is highly likely that all parts of the world have been hit by the terrorist attacks of the Calamity Beasts.
As for the reason, the disaster-stricken groups should have sensed the official's major actions, which were intended to deliberately target the tour through a collective riot, thereby interfering with the overall situation.
Liang Xiaoxiao initially held an optimistic attitude, believing that the Countermeasures Bureau must have anticipated this outcome and would have a solution.
But when the shadow of the Entropy of Chaos descended, an aura of unease, multiplied dozens of times, swept over him once more, penetrating his soul and flesh, shattering his confidence completely.
The girl changed her dance steps, twirling hand in hand with Lin Bao'er. Her smile was radiant, her contact lenses, disguised as a harbinger of disaster, were warm and beautiful, and even the rhythm of her harmonies was perfect. However, what flooded her mind was the terrifying scene of the audience being mercilessly torn apart and turned into a sea of Sea of Blood.
Liang Xiaoxiao felt incredibly heavy-hearted; she refused to believe that her fleeting perception was correct.
But the fact is that more, more complete, and more diverse "kin" suddenly descended upon this world, transmitting their aura over an unknown distance, triggering a stress response in the genes within the body.
If that's the case, can the <FlashDance> project still succeed?
No matter how optimistic she is, she cannot expect to receive support in the short term.
Motril has become a true island, and only by continuously channeling Shine Magic through the Obsidian Base and stage rituals can a temporary sanctuary be created to protect these innocent people.
But even doing so would only be a short-sighted solution.
The girl knew the habits of the Calamity Beasts well. Shining Stage was like a tourist attraction that kept setting off fireworks. Sooner or later, it would attract more and stronger Calamity Beasts to swarm in until they tore through the defenses and came in to feast.
Liang Xiaoxiao concealed her blade. She sang, danced, and prepared four battle forms woven from the genes of multiple Calamity Beasts with a resolute gaze. In the brief moments of breathing and smiling, she offered virtue to the Holy Radiance, waiting for the final battle to burn everything.
If things can't be done, at least... we should lead everyone along!
The girl made a silent decision, but didn't tell her teammates the terrible news.
She knew that unlike herself, who was estranged from her family, Bao'er, Wutong, Xiaozhu, and the captain all had harmonious family relationships. Telling everyone the truth would only cause pointless worry and unease, shortening the lifespan of the Shining Defense Line.
Time passed, but the people on the stage remained unchanged, like an inextinguishable flame, drawing upon the ever-weaker glimmer to resist the increasingly massive invasion of the Calamity Beasts outside the magical barrier.
It was a scene even more terrifying and grand than the movie Resident Evil. The outer side of the open-air stage was already covered by countless monsters. The entire city's aura of disaster was tilting towards it, turning from the initial fog into a pitch-black tsunami, stirring up towering waves, like sulfuric acid corroding the outer crystal wall, causing roses and oleanders to wither and flourish repeatedly.
The chaotic and terrifying sounds also managed to squeeze into the venue, causing an uproar in the audience and spreading the panic that had been so hard to suppress.
On stage, Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu maintained their composure, but their expressions grew increasingly pale. Lin Bao'er sensed something was wrong. She and Ruan Wutong exchanged a glance and then proactively channeled their magical energy into the [Friendship Pact] they had created.
In an instant, the crimson paulownia blossoms and the pristine lily of the valley, strung together in the corroded and destroyed cavities, immediately filled the gaps left by the roses and oleanders.
--[A Pledge of Friendship].
The Destined Magic shared by these two childhood friends stems from a promise they made when they were young.
That precious bond, maintained since childhood, has become a unique little miracle for them, amplifying the power of the spell infinitely through the depth of their friendship.
Based on the characteristics of their Destined Magic, others whom they consider good friends can also use Soul Flower to add to the spell and assist them.
The difference lies in the fact that Chen Yining and Ji Shuzhu can complement each other's magic power when used together, further amplifying the spell's power. However, the later additions of Lin Bao'er and Ruan Wutong are like part of a couple's play. While they can continue to amplify the intensity, they have a very obvious diminishing effect and consume a lot of magic power.
Therefore, Lin Bao'er and Ruan Wutong only entered the scene one after another when the current crisis occurred.
Liang Xiaoxiao lacked Soul Flower and possessed no pure magic power within her; she could only support a portion of the pure white Holy Radiance, casting a hazy glow over the entire barrier.
Beneath the girl's dress, a thin armor of scales gradually appeared, and she deliberately slowed the rhythm of her dance. Her thoughts mingled with her Heart Tide, and a wisp of her spirit amplified, reaching the ears of everyone present:
"Xiao Ning, Xiaozhu, Bao'er, Wu Tong, we need to be mentally prepared that we might not be able to hold out."
Before the young girls could even process this heavy warning, the entire stage suddenly shook and trembled, as if an earth dragon were turning over, eliciting screams from the audience. The defensive formation covering the dome and edges also crumbled and cracked, allowing the pervasive calamity to seep in.
During the earthquake, the Little Idol were still switching dance steps and had difficulty maintaining their balance.
Lin Bao'er and Ruan Wutong were shaken so badly they almost fell over, but Liang Xiaoxiao caught them in time. Ji Shuzhu and Chen Yining were also caught off guard, but instinctively their toes left the ground and they floated in the air, avoiding the earthquake that affected their balance.
"What's going on?"
"Something big has invaded?"
"No, the barrier wasn't directly attacked; it's the earth shaking."
Liang Xiaoxiao seemed to be an animal that had sensed the impending disaster. She instinctively looked at the dome covered with roses, oleanders, lilies of the valley, and paulownia flowers. As the cracks in the barrier expanded, the aura of disaster poured in, and the previously indistinct sky suddenly came into view.
There was no blue sky, nor any gloomy haze clinging to the sky; instead, there was something even more terrifying and extreme, like a black hole filling the eye, a terrifying shadow swallowing the azure and sunlight.
As the barrier officially collapsed, the entire stage, audience seats, and ground silently disintegrated. Nearly 100,000 audience members and various Calamity Beasts swarming in from the outside world were pulled into the sky by incomprehensible forces due to the sudden change in gravity and attraction.
In an instant, these Calamity Beasts, which should have been able to struggle, seemed to have had a switch turned on, and suddenly became as docile as quails, still and trembling.
A large number of bewildered spectators were suspended in the air, some still sitting in their seats, some being pulled and spun around, and some colliding with building materials and exploding into a mass of mangled flesh and blood... The scene was extremely terrifying, and the entire city began to fall apart, with foundations, highways, and buildings being uprooted with a roar.
Liang Xiaoxiao was held by Lin Bao'er and Ruan Wutong on one arm each. The two of them tried their best to stay in mid-air and not be sucked further away, relying on their flight instincts after constructing their Magic Armor. At the same time, they moved and blinked nimbly, as if playing a dodgeball game, and dodged the overturning stage debris and various building materials in time.
Chen Yining still had some energy left. After confirming that her teammates were alright, she tried to use her magic to save as many innocent people as possible. However, after managing to save a few dozen spectators, she found that there was no place for them to stand. A piece of building material used to house them soon split apart again.
With a single release of the spell, those people were like balloons torn away by a hurricane, rising and disappearing amidst the howling wind, swept into the approaching, terrifying shadow in the sky, an ominous sight that was spreading far and wide.
The girl's rose-red eyes were dull and lifeless; she couldn't suppress the fear and confusion within her. All the magic in her body trembled wildly at the sight of that shadow. Her instincts, as Idealistic Being, screamed an alarm, warning of the threat of death. She forced a weak sigh from her throat.
"What... is that?"
The sudden earthquake directly disrupted the Obsidian Base beneath the stage, causing the spell to become chaotic. Combined with the external Disaster Tide attack, this destroyed the sanctuary they had been trying so hard to maintain.
Now, she doesn't know what to do.
Ji Shuzhu turned to look at Motril. With the eyesight and senses of Magical Girl, she could see a similar terrifying scene a hundred kilometers away. Everyone was like a flying balloon, rising into the air along with the shattered buildings, melting into the mysterious darkness without a trace.
An apostle, Supreme Calamity Beast, or perhaps Disaster God?
They didn't know who the enemy was, or even where they were.
The only thing that can be understood is that the entire city has collapsed, and the tour has met with the cruel reality of utter failure.
Ruan Wutong was still shaken. He patted his chest, feeling as if he were living in some kind of apocalyptic game, and found it hard to believe that this was reality.
Lin Bao'er said blankly:
"Have other places become like this too?"
How far did this disaster affect? Was it limited to Motril, the entire Red Stone Country, or even the whole world?
But regardless of the type, even if it only covers the entire city, it's still incredibly bad news for them.
Feeling the increasingly terrifying pull of gravity, the girl whispered:
"The stage is gone, the tour failed, and nothing could save us... what are we supposed to do?"
Liang Xiaoxiao extracted fragments of the Blood Throat Gene from the calamity and wove them into two pairs of two-meter-long crimson crystalline wings from behind her shoulder blades. She hovered in mid-air, touched Lin Bao'er's hair, looked up at the sky, and replied:
"Don't overthink it, just focus on surviving. Only then can Bao'er protect Uncle and Auntie, right?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Bao'er snapped out of her reverie. The presence of her family rekindled her faith, and she quickly nodded.
Xiaoxiao is right. Now is not the time to think too much. Her Dad are waiting for her to come home.
Chen Yining a deep breath and calmly said:
"No matter what, we must not let it be sucked away."
"Now that the stage is over and the audience is gone, our magic is limited. We need to find a way to contact the Countermeasures Bureau and find the best escape route. We can't just run around like headless flies."
After saying that, the group hurriedly took out their phones, only to find that these communication devices, which could connect directly to satellites and were not afraid of being without internet, had all lost their signal. Miss Astrid, who was always appearing like a ghost, did not appear in time.
All of this indicates that the current situation in the outside world is extremely bad.
As for cell towers and base stations, you can see one in the distant sky anytime you look out, so normal internet access seems unreliable.
Fortunately, before everyone could be confused for long, Liang Xiaoxiao offered to lead the way.
Unlike the Magical Girl, this Pure White Knight, like the nearby Calamity Beasts that were all crashing, could sense how terrifying the shadow of the Entropy of Chaos was. And with this instinctive sense of crisis, she could at least point in a slightly less dangerous direction.
"Yay! I knew Xiaoxiao was the best!"
"Xiaoxiao, lead the way!"
"Wow, amazing! I didn't know knights could be used like this? They're practically the guides among the Calamity Beasts!"
"My chances of survival have increased by 10%, and I hope I can eat barbecue again in the future."
The Little Idol, while praising and teasing each other, relaxed slightly and followed the other party eastward.
Liang Xiaoxiao replied as usual, but the gloom in her heart grew even stronger. She could indeed sense the destructive phenomenon brought about by the Entropy of Chaos, and she could pinpoint exactly which nearby areas it would affect, as if she were using an internal map to cheat her way through.
But there was one crucial thing she didn't tell her teammates.
That was the phenomenon of destruction. In her perception, it covered such a vast area that it had almost no boundaries, so naturally there was no way to cheat.
But this is a truth that cannot be spoken aloud.
Magical Girl are idealistic beings who can create even greater miracles through hope.