Pre-Collapse Civilization: My Wife is a Snake!
Chapter 128

A Hurricane in Oceania! / Honkai Energy-a New Herrscher? ...

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Mobius looked at Ling Xi with a smile, not daring to ask Ling Xi directly, but letting Ling Xi guess. But what he really meant, they probably both knew very well.

"Forehead..."

Ling Xi was stunned for a moment, and then instantly understood what her Doctor meant. She said with a wry smile, "Doctor, I really don't know. The reason I know about the Third Honkai Eruption is just... a coincidence. But I actually only know a limited amount of information about the Honkai."

"Oh... okay."

Seeing that Ling Xi didn't know, Mobius didn't press the matter further. After all, she could tell that Ling Xi wasn't lying. Of course, even if Ling Xi had lied, she wouldn't have asked any further questions.

"However, Doctor, I know..."

Ling Xi cleared his throat and said in a serious tone, "Ahem, I can roughly guess the powers of the Fourth Herrscher."

Mobius "..."

"Uh... cough cough, a parallel universe!"

Seeing the resentful look in her Doctor's eyes, Ling Xi decisively chose to explain it as a parallel universe.

Fortunately, Mobius didn't bother with further questions and went straight to the point. "What are the powers of the Fourth Herrscher? If we had known in advance, then..."

After a moment's thought, Mobius calmly said, "Perhaps we can make some preparations in advance against the Fourth Herrscher. That way, we might be able to eliminate it using human power."

When considering the Herrscher, Mobius also strongly discouraged Ling Xi from taking action, as using the Herrscher Core would come at a very high price for Ling Xi, so...

If human power could be used to eliminate the Herrscher, that would be the best outcome.

"Hmm... The power of the Fourth Herrscher, I remember, is to Create Ideal Fluid, in other words..."

Ling Xi also recalled what she had learned from the original setting, and finally added, "It can be called... the Herrscher of Wind!"

Chapter 215: Oceania Hurricane!

"The Herrscher of Wind..."

Upon hearing this information, Mobius also seemed somewhat conflicted. Herrscher of the Wind? Then... how should he restrain himself?

Hmm, it seems like none of the Herrscher are easy to counter. Whether it's the second Herrscher of the Void, the third Herrscher of Thunder, or the upcoming fourth Herrscher of Wind, there doesn't seem to be a good way to counter them, and...

The Herrscher of Thunder isn't just limited to discharging electricity; she can manipulate electromagnetic forces and do a great deal more, including restraint...

Perhaps one could say there is a slight difference, but even the best restraint cannot compare to absolute overwhelming strength.

So, how should the Fourth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Wind Create Ideal Fluid, be restrained? No, the focus should be on studying what Create Ideal Fluid means.

"Doctor, you don't need to worry, because..."

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Perhaps the Herrscher of Wind isn't as powerful as the Herrscher of Thunder."

Although Ling Xi didn't know why she thought that way, well... there was nothing she could do. The Herrscher of Wind in the post-civilization era was just too embarrassing. So, it seemed that the information that the Herrscher of Wind was terrible was engraved into her DNA!

Even though she knew this was the Previous Era and that Wendy, the shameful Herrscher from the post-civilization era, wasn't the same person, she couldn't help but think that way.

"But didn't you say that Herrscher would get stronger and stronger?"

Mobius rolled her eyes at Ling Xi. She really wanted to know who gave Ling Xi the confidence to say such a thing. Moreover... this was contradictory. After all, just a few months ago, this guy told her that the Herrscher would become stronger and stronger. How come you are saying now that the Herrscher of Wind is not as good as the Herrscher of Thunder?

"Hey... just kidding, Doctor, don't worry about it."

Ling Xi shook her head, unsure how to explain it. Besides... if we consider Herrscher as natural disasters, then the destructive power of wind is far greater than that of lightning. Of course, this is on the premise that the Herrscher of the Previous Era weren't the pathetic Herrscher of the later civilization who was knocked unconscious by Titan's punch...

However, this is Previous Era after all, and all the Herrscher here are naturally ruthless. Shameful Herrscher... Heh, I can only say that I'm overthinking it!

"The Herrscher of Wind, creates fluids..."

Mobius was still pondering how to deal with the Fourth Herrscher. If humanity could eliminate it, that would be the best outcome. Of course, even if humanity failed, Ling Xi could always cover for them, although...

He absolutely did not want Ling Xi to make a move until the very last moment. After all, the last time Ling Xi defeated the Third Herrscher, she was actually no match for him at first. It was only after Ling Xi obtained the power of space and the power of fire that she was able to kill him instantly.

However, Ling Xi no longer possesses spatial power, only a Flame Herrscher Core. If we consider the Herrscher become increasingly powerful, then...

It's not necessarily true that Ling Xi will win against the Herrscher of Wind. Although the Herrscher of Flame is the Seventh Herrscher and the fourth Herrscher of Wind should be stronger, don't forget that Ling Xi is not a true Herrscher, but just a human who obtained the Herrscher Core.

At night, in Ling Xi's room, Elysia was half-lying on the bed in her pajamas, sucking on a lollipop while idly scrolling through the news on her phone, occasionally swinging her little feet.

Ling Xi was resting her head on Elysia's lower abdomen while chatting with Seele on her phone. Although Seele attended a prestigious high school, thankfully her phone wasn't confiscated, so Ling Xi chatted with Seele almost every day, though not for very long, as Seele was currently very busy with her studies.

"Wow, this place is so tragic!"

Suddenly, Elysia seemed to have seen some news and hurriedly rubbed Ling Xi's shoulder, saying, "Ling Xi, look, a hurricane has been blowing in the small island nation next to Oceania for a week now, and... the hurricane seems to be getting stronger. At first, the hurricane was less than level 10, but now it seems to have reached level 13. The entire country is currently under lockdown!"

"Wow, is the hurricane going to last that long?"

Ling Xi also looked over curiously, because generally speaking, small hurricanes last for two or three days at most, while large hurricanes can last for more than a week, and... the intensity usually reaches its peak on the third or fourth day, then continues to decrease and eventually disappears.

But according to Elysia's statement, the hurricane's intensity has been increasing since a week ago. If we calculate based on the pattern, even if it starts to decrease now, wouldn't it still take almost four or five days for the hurricane to completely disappear?

A hurricane that lasts for ten days is considered quite rare.

"Yes, I hope they don't come here."

Elysia was just joking, and then continued scrolling through her phone. After all, it was just news, and Oceania couldn't affect Mu Continent. Even if the hurricane moved to the Mu Continent, it would only affect the south, while the capital of the Mu Continent was in the north. So, if the hurricane wanted to affect the capital of the Mu Continent, it would have to cross nearly three thousand kilometers of the continent.

Of course, this is impossible, after all, hurricanes disappear very quickly once they make landfall...

Ling Xi "..."

Out of curiosity, Ling Xi also searched for the news and confirmed that the hurricane wouldn't affect the capital of the Mu Continent, since it was theoretically unrealistic. However...

The hurricane, which has been raging for a week and continues to intensify, is causing immense damage to Oceania. It's unclear how residents in those areas are faring, as travel is absolutely impossible with winds of this intensity. So...

Stockpiling supplies is especially important, but facing hurricanes that can last for ten days or more, and with the high possibility of internet, power, and water outages...

Hopefully the hurricane is alright... just kidding. Hopefully, the losses will be minimal. After all, even UN aid can't get in right now. It's a Category 13 hurricane; even aircraft carriers aren't guaranteed to be safe. Under these circumstances, it would be a miracle if supplies even got in.

However, Ling Xi could only watch from the sidelines, since there was really nothing she could do in this situation.

"New Orchid Island..."

Finally, looking at the eye of the hurricane, Ling Xi couldn't help but feel a little emotional, because she remembered that Wendy from the post-civilization era had become a herald here, and the Fourth Honkai Eruption also broke out here. It seems that this place has been connected with the wind Previous Era pre-civilization era. It would be interesting if the Herrscher of Wind from the Previous Era also appeared here.

Of course, this is highly unlikely, because until the very last moment before his transmigration, there was practically no information about the fourth Fifth Herrscher in Mihoyo's publicly released information, and as for the sixth...

The only clue should be that page in that comic.

Chapter 216: Honkai Energy, the New Herrscher?

Two days later, the hurricane in Oceania was still raging and had reached Category 15, while...

After a brief search, Ling Feng discovered that Oceania is also a relatively developed region with a high level of heavy industry, making it an absolute entropy output region. He then considered the wind...

"Doctor."

In the end, Ling Xi still went to the laboratory to find Mobius.

"Hmm? Ling Xi?"

Upon seeing Ling Xi, Mobius's face lit up with joy, and he said with a smile, "By the way, it's Saturday today, isn't it? Why aren't you at home with Seele and the others? What are you doing here? I don't have time to go out and play with you guys."

"Um... Doctor, that's not what I meant."

Ling Xi shook her head, then sat down next to Mobius, opened a world weather map on her computer, expanded the Oceania region, and asked, "Doctor, are you aware of the hurricane that lasted for almost ten days in Oceania?"

"Oh, I know that, of course, but..."

Mobius smiled slightly and said, "This has little to do with me. At most, I can only donate a little to help them recover and rebuild after the disaster."

"Doctor, don't you think... this hurricane is a bit strange?"

Ling Xi didn't tell Mobius her guess directly, since it was just a guess. Instead, she first stated her doubts. "Although a hurricane that lasts for more than ten days is not particularly rare, this kind of hurricane that lasts for ten days and is still increasing in number is really unusual."

"What you say makes sense, because the last time this type of hurricane occurred was probably fifty years ago. The Far East was hit by a hurricane like this back then, but..."

Mobius laughed and said, "What... exactly are you trying to say?"

"Doctor... do you remember what I mentioned a few days ago... the fourth Herrscher of Wind among the Herrscher?"

Ling Xi stopped keeping him in suspense and directly stated his thoughts. "Although I don't have any evidence right now, the next one will be the Herrscher of Wind. And, to be honest, it feels a bit like a coincidence that such a powerful hurricane formed in Oceania at this time."

"The Herrscher of Wind..."

Upon hearing this answer, Mobius's expression changed slightly. Could it be... such a coincidence?

"Are you sure?"

At this point, Mobius dared not be careless anymore, after all... although it was very likely a coincidence, but...

"As I said, this is just speculation, and there is no substantial evidence."

Ling Xi shook her head and said, "However, the Doctor can send someone to investigate the edge of the hurricane area. If they find any traces of Honkai Energy..."

Ling Xi stopped there, as her meaning was already quite clear.

"Hmm, that's a good idea. I'll send someone there right away."

Mobius completely agreed. If traces of Honkai Energy were indeed found, then this matter must be taken seriously. Of course, even if no Honkai Energy was found, we cannot be careless. After all, before the Honkai Changkong City, Changkong City was peaceful and showed no signs of an impending Honkai.

"Ling Xi... If this hurricane was indeed caused by the Herrscher of Wind, then how should we deal with her?"

Speaking of this, Mobius seemed somewhat powerless. Just a few days ago, he had planned to find the Fourth Herrscher's weakness and have humanity use their power to destroy her, but now it seems...

The Herrscher hasn't even shown up yet, and the hurricane it caused has almost paralyzed an entire continent, and...

It's only at level 15 now. If it were a true Herrscher of Wind, it wouldn't be difficult for it to cause a level 18 super hurricane. Under such a hurricane, the sandstorms, tsunamis, and countless debris swept into the air would definitely be capable of completely paralyzing or even destroying a continent!

If this hurricane was indeed caused by the Fourth Herrscher, then let alone dealing with the Herrscher, humans simply cannot get close. Even a five-wheeled armored tank would only end up flying around in the air under such a hurricane. Hmm... Five Nine, it really can fly to the sky!

"Have no idea,"

Ling Xi silently shook his head. After all, he didn't have the data on the Fourth Herrscher from the Previous Era, and the shameful Herrscher from the later civilization who was knocked unconscious by Titan's punch was completely irrelevant. So...

As for how to deal with the Herrscher of Wind, it's definitely impossible to let the three Herrscher of Reason, Void, and Thunder besiege the Herrscher of Wind!

"..."

Hearing Ling Xi's answer, Mobius fell silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's alright. No matter how strong the Herrscher is, humanity will definitely find a way to defeat her!"

Even the most powerful Herrscher aren't limitless. Even if they can create hurricanes, they can't keep doing so indefinitely. Anyway...

No matter how powerful the Herrscher, humanity will never give up. Even if humanity's ultimate methods fail, there's still Ling Xi to fall back on, although... that's probably the method I least want to use.

That same day, Mobius used his authority to dispatch a research team, under the protection of a squad of soldiers, to western Oceania, the edge of the hurricane zone. While there was some wind there, it was not strong enough to send people flying!

The next day, Mobius received the sample and immediately conducted a test, the results of which were...

There was a trace amount of Honkai Energy, so faint that even rats couldn't be infected by Honkai Energy, but...

"The Fourth Herrscher... has arrived."

Mobius sighed helplessly. He hadn't expected Ling Xi to be right. The hurricane in Oceania... was definitely not simple!

"Klein!"

Mobius hurriedly called out to Klein.

"Doctor? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Klein went into the lab and earnestly questioned her Doctor, because she noticed that Mobius seemed quite serious, so... it must be something important.

"Go and inform all members of the headquarters that I am going to hold an online meeting in five minutes!"

Upon learning this news, Mobius immediately decided to make preparations. This time, he had to prepare in advance so that he wouldn't be as rushed as he was in Changkong City. Even though Ling Xi eventually defeated the Third Herrscher, Changkong City still lost nearly half of its population.

"Huh? So rushed?"

Klein seemed somewhat hesitant. After all, holding a meeting isn't something that can be done on a whim. Everyone has their own things to do, so even if you want to hold a meeting, you should at least give an hour's notice in advance. The Doctor's request for five minutes was clearly rushed!

"Use my authority to convene an emergency meeting and say that this is a matter of life and death for humanity."

Without any hesitation, Mobius directly used his authority, which was one of the conditions he had agreed to let Ling Xi help him last time. He had the same power as the headquarters councilors and could convene emergency meetings!

"Yes, Doctor!"

Klein didn't hesitate any longer and immediately went out to carry out the Doctor's orders. Soon, the higher-ups of the Flame-Chasing Moths received the news of an emergency meeting. So, no matter where they were, even in the clubhouse, they had to participate in the meeting as soon as possible.

Chapter 217: With Ling Xi around, what's the point of fighting the Honkai?

Five minutes later, in Mobius's laboratory, most of the high-ranking members of the Flame-Chasing Moths appeared under the projection of a hologram.

"Dr. Mobius, may I ask why you suddenly called an emergency meeting?"

At the start of the meeting, one member of parliament seemed a little unhappy. Unfortunately, according to the rules, he had to attend any emergency meeting.

"I said, it's a matter of life and death for humanity."

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