Honkai's Thousand Laws, Abducting Kiana at the Start

The continuous flight for the past few months had already exhausted Kiana physically and mentally. Even in her sleep, her haggard appearance was undeniable.

A faint light gradually emanated from the hand placed on Kiana's chest. Countless threads of Domination began to spread, eventually piercing through her body and touching the Herrscher core within. The Authority of Domination started to steal the Herrscher of Void's power. Under the intense emotional fluctuations, Kiana's already unstable mental space caused both personalities within her body to fall into a deep slumber, creating the perfect opportunity for the Herrscher of Domination to strike.

At this time, the world was plunged into endless speculation due to the sudden outbreak and rapid disappearance of Herrscher power. Although many organizations had researched Honkai, most lacked the capabilities of Schicksal and Anti-Entropy. Faced with this rise and fall, they could only attribute it to faulty detection equipment.

Only Schicksal would never let go of any potential clues. The Immortal Blades squad was already planning to head to Sky City. Rita's exclusive super transport ship, Eos, had been deployed from the spaceport, and the next step was to head to the Land of the Divine.

Su Jue had already stolen more than half of the Herrscher of Void's Authority. He didn't truly intend to seize the core at this opportunity; he just wanted the girl to have a peaceful sleep.

The stolen Authority gradually coalesced into a false gem. Su Jue snapped his fingers, opening the spatial tunnel from the Theater of Domination to the real world. A young girl doll emerged, none other than Jian Yun.

However, Jian Yun's appearance had changed. Under Su Jue's control, her long white hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, her light blue eyes were as clear as a lake, and even her clothes were custom-made by Su Jue, with black and white as the primary colors and purple patterns. The strong contrast represented chaos and nobility.

"K424, good evening."

"..." Without replying to her meddlesome master, the K424 doll silently accepted the fake Herrscher of Void core from Su Jue's hand and placed it on her chest.

Pale purple patterns quickly spread along her body. Simultaneously, the massive amount of Honkai Energy that had been dissipating into the air began to gather, causing the storm that had stopped due to Sirin's slumber to surge again.

Slowly, some areas that Su Jue hadn't perfected in his facial sculpting completely transformed into Kiana's likeness. The long-spreading Honkai patterns began to expand, solidifying and finally forming a peculiar skirt.

As Honkai Energy continued to fill her, white and orange interwoven light wings also slowly took shape.

The pale blue gem gradually lit up with gold. The moment her pupils shifted, she appeared like an apostle of a god surveying the world.

Everything was ready; only the final step remained.

The vast Theater of Domination in the Imaginary Space slowly rotated. The amplification core from the Herrscher of a Thousand gathered Honkai Energy onto K424. The Herrscher of Void core, which had only been a false simulated core, gradually became full and, at a certain moment, reached its final critical point.

Thus, the Queen descended.

2.0.

The dark clouds that had just gathered were once again pierced by beams of light, starlight rained down again, and the berserk Honkai Energy began to climb rapidly. Under Su Jue's precise control, it did not dissipate limitlessly, thus not causing Honkai erosion to ordinary people.

The re-emerging Honkai Energy quickly drew the attention of the world. Many scientists who had spent most of their lives researching Honkai despairingly pulled at their already sparse hair. Was this Herrscher perhaps feeling that her first descent wasn't good enough and decided to descend again?

Looking at the fully formed Herrscher of Void, Su Jue withdrew his gaze with satisfaction. He walked into the spatial passage carrying Kiana, while K424, also under his control, descended upon the world in a brand new form.

He couldn't quickly master the Authority of the Herrscher of Void in such a short time. He could only use the power of Griseo's Stigmata to levitate and fly towards the city, where Honkai Beasts and MANTIS had already begun their attack.

"Monster! A white monster!" Looking at the Honkai Beasts moving outside the window, the young mother could only turn off the lights and hide quietly in the house with her child, praying that these monsters wouldn't find them.

However, her six-year-old son was completely unaware of how terrifying these creatures were. He even crawled to the window to secretly watch the world outside.

"Mom, you're wrong. That's a Honkai Beast. It has white shells, and some carry spears."

Hearing her son's nonsensical ramblings, the mother quickly covered his mouth and pulled him away from the window. "What are you talking about? How could you possibly know the names of those monsters?"

"But I just know." The innocent child didn't understand what his mother was afraid of. He continued, "They are monsters that appear from the void, and their purpose is to kill humans and destroy the world. But don't worry, Mom, a magical girl will come to defeat them."

The child's words became increasingly absurd. The mother began to wonder if he was talking nonsense due to the extreme danger. "If we get through this danger, I'll take him to see a psychologist."

While she was lost in thought, her son had somehow crawled back to the window again. "Wow, Mom, look! A magical girl really appeared, and it's Magical Girl Kiana-chan in her Queen form!"

"What magical girl... There really is a magical girl?!" Seeing the white-haired girl floating in the sky outside the window, the mother fell into shock and decided to change her potential patient from her son to herself.

At this time, Su Jue was flying in mid-air. Several days ago, he had already begun secretly selling "Magical Girl ☆ Kiana," embedding information about Honkai Beasts in the form of comics to gradually increase the public's awareness of Honkai.

Now, the entire world was clearly in the midst of the Herrscher of Void's great collapse, yet Otto was still strictly controlling information about Honkai, undoubtedly to facilitate his management and rule.

It was like raising livestock. As long as they weren't shown the reality of the world, they would only consider any suffering they endured as bad luck.

What Su Jue needed to do was to chisel a crack in this impenetrable wall and let the wind of truth blow towards every ordinary person. Only then could Schicksal's unshakeable position in this world be dismantled, as the power of the people was the true power of this world.

Su Jue, who had descended in a new form, did not slaughter the civilians. Instead, he helped the city's guards deal with the massive Honkai Beasts. He made no attempt to hide his presence, appearing in the most high-profile manner possible. Anyone who had read "Magical Girl Kiana" could recognize her as the strongest magical girl, Kiana-chan, who saved the world in the comic.

With Su Jue's help, the Honkai in the city gradually subsided. Countless surviving civilians witnessed a selfless magical girl. Although they couldn't see the girl's face in the sky, the name Kiana, the savior of the world, quietly spread among the common people.

Chapter 80: The Plan Nears Its End Transition

The arrangements were complete. Without anyone knowing, they preemptively gave the civilians an impression of a [kind Herrscher of Void]. They aimed to win the propaganda war before Otto and then guide public opinion.

Since Otto didn't care about the common people, they couldn't blame the Herrscher for occupying the territory first. Only a single-minded Herrscher would try to destroy the world by themselves. Su Jue, with his thousand-track mind, had more options.

Generally, comics containing Honkai-related content would be immediately banned on Schicksal's territory. However, the Land of the Divine was not under Schicksal's control.

Although Fu Hua was known as the protector of the Land of the Divine, she lacked administrative talent. Despite possessing ancient traditions, she allowed various sects to develop independently without a clear administrator, making it fertile ground for an ideological war. Moreover, Su Jue's chosen "Magical Girl Kiana" primarily targeted young children, making it less likely to attract the attention of adults. Corrupting human children directly was much easier than painstakingly dealing with the strong-willed Valkyries.

He didn't expect to overthrow Schicksal's rule, and the common people in the Land of the Divine alone couldn't cause much of a stir. Su Jue just wanted to plant a seed of chaos in the weakest spot and let it grow on its own.

Of course, it would be best if it grew. Once information about Honkai was leaked, the world would inevitably fall into chaos. Then, humans would become suspicious of each other, and various factions, realizing Schicksal's current position, would vie for power, inevitably leading to conflict. The common people would also lose trust in their rulers and begin to blame the administrators for their incompetence.

Even if they wanted to suppress the news, the financial and material resources required would be enormous. According to Dr. Einstein's theory of relativity, if Schicksal lost, Su Jue would gain.

As a Herrscher, Su Jue was naturally happy to see such a situation.

However, boosting the reputation of the common people was only one step in Su Jue's plan. After quelling the chaos, Su Jue stood in control, looking down at the entire city. After confirming that both Schicksal and World Serpent had noticed him, he flew out of the city.

The main enemies at present were these two major powers. Su Jue had caused such a huge commotion precisely to draw their attention to himself. Firstly, it was to divert the attention of both sides, making his operation in Haiyuan City safer.

Secondly, it was to give Kiana some time to rest. Su Jue had said she was his most precious weapon, and he would never let anyone else touch her. The pursuit from World Serpent and Schicksal was too urgent, and the consciousness of the Herrscher of Void was constantly eroding her. Even a weapon, when constantly forged and hammered, would only become fragile. It needed sufficient time to grow, to achieve both strength and resilience.

Thirdly, Su Jue intended to instigate opposition between Schicksal and World Serpent. World Serpent's Stigmata Project and the impending return of Kevin would inevitably have a significant impact on the world, shifting the polarization between Schicksal and Anti-Entropy to a three-way standoff. This was something Otto would absolutely not tolerate, thus conflict was inevitable.

Su Jue's current role is to act as a decoy for Kiana, escalating the conflict between the two major factions and luring the battle outside of Sky City. Only then can his own forces gain fertile ground for development. If all goes well, he might even claim the Herrscher's first territory in this world—Sky City.

All plans have been laid out and are ready for execution. Su Jue isn't entirely confident, but he can only strive to do his best.

Because Su Jue had seized the Herrscher of Void's abilities, Benares, who was initially ecstatic and prepared to welcome their Queen, lost the signal again. Now, she could only fly aimlessly in the direction she remembered. She intended to travel halfway across the globe to search, but just then, she sensed a faint signal again. The feeling was so vague, yet Benares didn't hesitate. Driven by absolute loyalty, she immediately flew towards the source of the signal.

"The Herrscher of Void went outside the city. Such a huge commotion, even she must know she's attracted Schicksal's attention. If she doesn't leave, she'll face Schicksal's relentless pursuit," Raven stood alone by the window in the Shencheng Technology building, looking down at the chaotic city and the surviving civilians.

However, after understanding the current situation, the only word that came to Raven's mind was absurdity. The Herrscher of Void, who had destroyed everything she held dear and wantonly played with her fate, had somehow become the city's savior?

"I thought civilians were foolish enough, but I never expected them to be this idiotic!"

This stark contrast even made Raven feel nauseous. If the Herrscher of Void could be whitewashed, wouldn't that mean her anger and resentment were all for naught? And what was her life then? What was she herself? A ridiculous clown on a stage?

Fierce anger burned in her crimson eyes. The metal railing by the window was crushed into pieces under her Soul Steel claws. World Serpent had ordered her to guard Shencheng Technology, but now, looking at Shencheng Technology gradually returning to normal after the disaster, Raven took a deep breath, grabbed her weapons, and quietly followed the direction the Herrscher of Void had left.

At this moment, blinded by rage, she naturally didn't see Su Jue's lips curve into a smile from the shadows of the opposite building.

Meanwhile, the extraterritorial management department of the Land of the Divine had intercepted the Eos transport ship from Schicksal.

"Please present your entry permit."

"Schicksal will be providing medical supply support to Shencheng Technology, established in Sky City. Here is the detailed list and a complete entry permit." Rita maintained her usual elegant demeanor, handing a paper document and an electronic certification chip to the management personnel. Although she could have chosen to sneak in like the Hyperion, this was a diplomatic matter. Schicksal and the Land of the Divine had an agreement, so the proper procedures had to be followed.

「The disaster in Sky City has subsided, and the Herrscher of Void has begun to escape.」

Just then, Otto's message also reached her. Seeing that the review process would still take considerable time, Rita frowned, quite dissatisfied with the management system of the Land of the Divine. Therefore, after some consideration, she decided to go to Sky City alone to investigate. Once the Eos was cleared, the remaining members of the Blade of Unending squad would provide support.

No one noticed a small aircraft quietly departing into the night, heading towards Sky City.

Chapter 81: Defeated

Soon, the panoramic view of Sky City appeared in Rita's sight. However, unlike the scene of a great collapse she had imagined, although the city was severely damaged, there were not many casualties. This was almost unimaginable for a city that had just awakened a Herrscher.

"Could it be that the Herrscher of Void was just a smokescreen?" Not yet clear on the situation here, Rita decided to first find her target, Shencheng Technology, to confirm the situation. But when she arrived at Shencheng Technology, she found it equally deserted. Although there were many staff members, the actual person in charge had not appeared. And judging by the situation, the damage here seemed much more severe than elsewhere.

Since the management was absent, Rita did not reveal herself directly but first inspected the scene. Soon, she discovered many signs of battle, with a large number of buildings collapsing and shattering in illogical ways.

"This kind of power is definitely not something that ordinary Honkai Beasts and MANTIS could cause." Looking at the compressed and deformed central pillar, Rita raised an eyebrow. She stood still, closed her eyes, and soon, the battle scenario began to simulate in her mind.

Cement was pierced, and a large amount of what should have been ruins inexplicably disappeared, as if sent to another dimension. Only those who could manipulate space could do this.

"So, the Herrscher of Void awakened here?" This made her even more curious. Shencheng Pharmaceuticals was just a pharmaceutical company. What could have happened to cause K423's loss of control?

Just as she was about to investigate further, the Honkai Energy detector equipped on her suddenly began to alarm. Rita didn't look at the alarm but directly looked up at the sky. The bright golden flash had already revealed everything.

The Herrscher of Void.

Whoosh—

A swift arrow grazed Su Jue's cheek, and a lock of silver-white hair fluttered down. The next second, more arrows shot up from the ground like raindrops.

His golden eyes glinted. Su Jue gently raised his hand, opening a pale purple spatial rift that swallowed all the incoming arrows. Then, an opposing spatial rift opened, targeting the woman shrouded in a black and red cape on the ground.

"Damn it!"

Raven, whose sneak attack failed, cursed and quickly rolled, jumping from the rooftop she was hiding on to another platform. Where she had been moments before, an arrow directly pierced the roof. If the residents in the suburbs hadn't been relocated, quite a few people would have died this time.

"Human, why do you seek death?" A young girl's voice descended from the sky. Raven looked up and saw dense Spears of the Void aimed at her.

Click.

With a snap of fingers, the dense spears began to bombard like air-to-ground missiles. Trapped within, Raven could not counterattack and could only flap her wings like a real raven, fleeing in a desperate scramble.

Under the indiscriminate bombardment, the surrounding buildings were no better than soft cakes.

Su Jue looked down at Raven on the ground, silently estimating her trajectory. After determining the general path, he pressed his hands down. The remaining Spears of the Void were unleashed without reservation, covering the area.

"Even if they're all fire-element, you're not Murata Himeko. Are you thinking too much by challenging the Herrscher of Void alone?"

After the dense barrage, there was no more movement on the ground, and dust covered the entire area. Having watched so many movies, Su Jue knew that "smoke without injury" often meant the enemy was preparing for a sneak attack.

So, he decided to be dishonorable and created a large number of Spears of the Void again, intending to plow the ground once more.

"Damn Herrscher of Void!"

Raven, hidden in the dust, was losing her composure. Seeing her plan fail, she directly drew her bow to snipe with Su Jue, while simultaneously looking for leverage to engage Su Jue in an aerial dogfight.

As the two fought fiercely, a single-person aircraft was also rapidly approaching. Valkyrie Rita from Schicksal was about to arrive on the battlefield.

At this moment, Su Jue didn't have much combat power. The simulated core was just a replica, and the stored energy was limited. Although he could replenish energy through the Authority of Domination, it was unnecessary for him. K424's value was as a decoy, to lure World Serpent and Schicksal here.

Noticing Rita's approach, Su Jue, who was fighting Raven, showed an enigmatic smile. Then, feigning an inability to dodge, he was hit by an incoming arrow and fell backward.

Meanwhile, Raven, who was struggling in the fight, was filled with regret, lamenting her impulsiveness. She was just a mercenary with strong combat ability. Only after truly facing a Herrscher did she feel the immense gap. Now, her arrows were almost depleted, her stamina was gradually failing to keep up with her body's movements, and coupled with the Herrscher of Void's advantage in high altitude, she was bound to lose.

Just as she began to worry about the fate of the orphans in Sky City after her death, she suddenly noticed that the Herrscher of Void opposite her had been hit by an arrow, and it seemed to have struck a vital spot.

"Human, how dare you injure me." K424, her face filled with rage, clutched the spot on her shoulder pierced by the arrow and fired all her remaining Spears of the Void.

Unfortunately, after being injured, the Herrscher of Void's condition was far from its peak. These spears missed all their targets as Raven dodged with all her might.

"Her aura is weakening..." Raven keenly sensed the change in Honkai Energy, and the despair in her heart rekindled. She didn't attack immediately but continued her original plan of launching sneak attacks from various angles.

From the ground, Raven did not notice Rita in the distance.

At this moment, she had focused all her attention on the Herrscher of Void. The sudden turn of events gave her an opportunity to defeat the Herrscher of Void alone, and she had to be careful to ensure she made no mistakes.

"Today is the day I get my revenge." As she nocked the last arrow onto the string, her ruby-like eyes reflected the Herrscher's figure.

The past flashed through her mind before the arrow flew out and hit its mark. As if it were the most natural thing in the world, all her convictions converged here, piercing the Herrscher's chest amidst her astonished expression.

"Feel the wrath of a mortal."

Under Raven's declaration-like voice, the Herrscher of Void could no longer maintain flight and fell from the sky.

However, just then, a mass of crimson flames suddenly erupted from the ground. A red-haired woman wearing a mask leaped into the air, catching the Herrscher of Void directly.

"Raven, it's time to retreat. Schicksal's people are already here." The woman shouted to a somewhat dazed Raven, then without stopping, she grabbed the now powerless Herrscher of Void and fled into the distance.

Behind her, Rita, who was closely following, had a cold expression on her face. Her aircraft had been destroyed by Himeko's surprise attack, and she couldn't catch up to the Herrscher of Void.

"To dare snatch someone from under Schicksal's nose, it seems your World Serpent has quite the nerve."

Chapter 82: Faith

Seeing the aggressive Rita, Raven quickly realized she might have fallen into a trap.

Why did the Herrscher of Void awaken so suddenly? Why did Schicksal's Valkyrie appear just as she was about to defeat it? Without a doubt, this was all part of Schicksal's plan.

Schicksal had likely prepared long ago, secretly detecting World Serpent's arrangements, and used the Herrscher of Void as a trap to lure her in. Rita had probably been lurking nearby, waiting for her to weaken after fighting the Herrscher, so she could capture her in one fell swoop.

As for whether it could have been the Herrscher of Void's scheme, Raven quickly dismissed the thought. Having suffered greatly under the Herrscher of Void, Raven couldn't imagine a Herrscher capable of destroying the world using such means just to frame her. Moreover, with the Herrscher's power, she could have easily killed Raven, so why would she hold back?

"As cunning as ever."

After sorting through all the possibilities, Raven suddenly had an epiphany.

No wonder the Herrscher of Void didn't kill civilians after awakening; she must have been under Schicksal's control. And coming to the outskirts after the battle was likely because she guessed Raven would be suspicious and follow.