Chapter 85
"Then let's give it a try."
Elysia had great faith in humanity, but this time she began to waver.
In a sense, Elysia, you've already lost the first agreement.
[This time she started cheating, her reputation worsened, and she completely disregarded what others thought of her.]
[She didn't think she was wrong. If she couldn't get past this time, how would she get past Ling? Besides, An Yu was so cooperative this time.]
[She often came to the Deepest Place, the place used to imprison prisoners.]
[An Yu remained calm, her piano playing melodious, and she even took the initiative to help Elysia soothe the emotions of the others.]
[Elysia initially thought she was certain of victory, just like their initial agreement.]
[Temporarily bound to Familia: Black Seele, critically injured and near death]
[Elysia, you not only lost the second promise, but you also lost the first one. Humanity ultimately failed to become what humanity hoped for.]
"Confirm binding."
[Family Member - Black Seele, Status Recovering] Part 4
Elysia was late today; she was probably out trying to stop that newly born member of the Deathly Clan.
Herrscher: An Yu Liu
Level: 7
Skills: Twin Familiars, Echo, Death and Life, Overload
Attribute: Vitality 1
[Death and Life]: Accelerating the decay of things, or perhaps repairing life, replacing the soul (ps. Soul replacement is the content of the last chapter of the Chronicles of Eternal Memories, and turning skyscrapers into dust is content from the second part of the Honkai Impact 3rd manga). Scars
[Vitality 1]: Increases total maximum health by 20% (Mio)
Family: Black Seele
The level isn't high; most of it is experience points gained by Elysia when she couldn't control her power and was searching for herself—around 3300 points.
Black mist began to permeate the Deepest Place, but the Honkai alarms remained silent.
As things decay, all non-natural existences return to their most primitive form: dust.
[Please select your upgrade path]
Attack power 0→1
Ascension 0 to 1
Vitality 1→2
"Vitality."
The Herrscher of Death never needs to worry about her attacks failing; the all-corrosive black mist will continuously reduce the maximum health of everyone around her.
For ordinary people, there's no need to accelerate cell decay; they will age rapidly and turn to dust within the black mist.
An Yu stepped out of the Deepest Place the city, where the entire city was shrouded in black fog. He stretched out his hand.
A flash of lightning streaked past, and he instinctively stepped back.
"You still let Elysia down."
Kevin held aloft the Seven Thunders of Retribution, not daring to be negligent in the slightest; even he could not completely ignore the loss of life.
This time it wasn't just a close call. An Yu slightly turned her body, Honkai energy condensing in her hand, swirling with black mist and carrying a hint of corrosiveness.
Sword Shadow easily withstood the Seven Thunders of Retribution; this guy's a close-quarters fighter, the Anti-Entropy.
"Do you really think I'm useless without scheming and intrigue?"
In the past An Yu often fought two or three opponents at once, and it was no big deal to use some tricks. Not to mention there was also the numerical monster, Elysia.
The Seven Thunders of Retribution suddenly roared, and a flash of lightning streaked past. An Yu executed an extreme backward leaning back bridge, barely avoiding this fatal blow.
Having missed his first attack, Kevin changed tactics. Although he couldn't unleash the First Rated Power continuously, the Seven Thunders of Retribution itself possessed extraordinary sharpness.
"Even when Herrscher of Thunder was alive, he couldn't hit anyone. You don't expect him to be able to hit anyone now that he's dead, do you?"
Swords flashed, An Yu once again blocked the blade.
Taking advantage of An Yu's momentary lapse in balance, the Seven Thunders of Retribution erupted once more, swiftly slicing through the Herrscher's heart.
An Yu gave a vague indication, but didn't really try to avoid it.
"I'll give you some damage, so I don't go out and find your damage is zero."
Kevin watched as the wounds that An Yu had painstakingly inflicted were instantly healed, and even if he were lucky enough to cut off her arm, it would recover rapidly in just two or three seconds.
If he continues to delay, his health will suffer.
"If we continue fighting normally, I will definitely lose. An Yu will never give me a chance to kill her in one blow."
Therefore, all we can do is gamble on the next strike, or hope that Kalpas will come soon... but Kalpas's attacks might not be as effective as An Yu's healing.
Speaking of
"Why do I always have to be the one to call An Yu?!" Kevin roared to the sky.
"Seven Thunders of Retribution - First Rated Power"
Kevin gripped the Seven Thunders of Retribution tightly, his muscles groaning, his breathing heavier than ever before.
The next moment, its sharp edge was revealed!
The sword energy, which should not exist in reality, far surpassed the speed and power of the previous sword swings, with not a trace of power being wasted.
"You won? You won?"
Kevin sat on the ground, trembling all over. The Herrscher of Death's domain made his entire body groan.
"You really have a lot of potential."
The sudden sound made his heart stop, but after a moment he felt somewhat relieved.
You stupid dog, Elysia, next time you'll be in control of technological trends, you'll be this?? Next time I don't do the Fusion Warrior surgery, I'll be this??
The path of civilization is inherently about finding the perfect balance between dreams and reality. Clearly, the balance Elysia found is far removed from the reality of achieving victory.
"That sword strike was quite good."
An Yu's body quickly reassembled. In the story, Sirin could recover her damaged body in two or three seconds, so there's no reason for him to be worse Sirin.
It's said that in times of crisis, unprecedented power can always be unleashed; this is usually referred to as the protagonist in action manga.
"To answer your initial question, I've already been very accommodating to Elysia."
Though late, he arrived. The clamor of the approaching Kalpas Tribulations made An Yu pause for a moment. He rationally chose to retreat. As for Kevin? Let the humans have him. Anyway, his cells were already almost completely decayed.
He had to go check on Black Seele; after all, they were best buddies in real life, and this kid really knew how to kick down the door.
Volume 1: Chapter 125, Section 124 Great Freedom Heaven
"I will grow, I will improve, I will strive to find, and then, I will make this world the way everyone hopes it to be."
Elysia's voice was clear and firm, but her movements were unwavering—the pink crystal longbow was already raised, and a heart-pounding energy was gathering on the bowstring.
A pure vortex of starlight swept away and devoured the black mist that permeated the city. Although Elysia felt guilty, she would not show any mercy.
It's only because the Herrscher of Death has high HP regeneration; otherwise, if it were any other Herrscher familiar, Elysia would have been killed in one combo long ago.
However, at this very moment when the outcome was about to be decided—
"Roar--!!!"
A deafening roar ripped through the sky. A massive shadow suddenly descended, and the beast's claws slammed to the ground, causing the entire block to tremble violently.
The behemoth was covered in bone armor that shimmered with an eerie light. Countless flawless crystals grew like thorns on both sides of its bones, emanating an aura of destruction that was the same as that of Elysia, yet filled with a violent ferocity.
"You lost, Elysia."
An Yu sat atop the giant beast's head, and the chains formed from Honkai energy easily swept up the Black Seele on the ground and tossed it onto the beast's head.
Elysia looked up in surprise. What was that?
After a moment, she shook her head, no longer hesitating. "I don't deny it, maybe I'm too idealistic."
Elysia raised her flawless crystal longbow high once more. The bright and charming girl had made up her mind since she shed her previous cute and innocent appearance.
Personal feelings versus the greater good, her choice will not change.
"The progress of civilization requires sacrifice, and this sin cannot be explained in just a few words, but humanity should not evade this sin."
The bowstring was drawn to its fullest extent, and the Origin Power that had been separated and difficult to control returned like a tide. A resolute glint flashed in Elysia's eyes.
"Humanity will endure the pain brought about by evolution, will face history squarely, and will gradually lessen this suffering based on existing knowledge. I'm sorry, An Yu."
A pure arrow, released from its bow, pierces the sky, containing the power to purify all things.
However, this fully charged power was neutralized by the same roar from the behemoth. The elements soaked and assimilated each other, and even because Elysia had dropped her grip, the flawless elements were completely assimilated in an instant.
"What exactly is this?"
Elysia Qiya lightly touched the ground with her toes and quickly leaped backward, landing on a street lamp that had not yet been corroded in the distance, barely avoiding the aftershocks of the energy.
An Yu said calmly, "Honkai Beast created using your Genetic Blueprint."
Elysia:?
"I call her Black Elysia, but it's the same name as yours, and it sounds a bit awkward."
Elysia:??
"Therefore I now call him: Great Freedom Heaven."
Elysia:???
"It's probably the only end-of-life Honkai Beast at present."
How did they do that? It's just a tiny, insignificant part of the Herrscher Authority, like a Gem of Serenity that can easily clone itself given a blueprint.
Blame Elysia for letting An Yu realize that even the Origin has a primal, original side.
As for the soul?
The Herrscher of Death has always possessed the ability to swap souls, but the monsters An Yu created were not bright and beautiful girls; this is probably due to the difference in their souls.
"An Yu..."
Black Seele showed no sign of grievance; instead, she gripped An Yu's fingertips and glared at Elysia with hatred.
She lacked the resolve to sacrifice herself for humanity, but Elysia did. If you have that resolve, why did you even enter their lives in the first place?
She may not seem very well-behaved, but in reality, Black Seele is a good girl. She is always so sensible, so considerate that she doesn't bother Elysia and An Yu.
An Yu said apologetically, "I'm sorry, it was my oversight that I forgot you would suffer some undeserved misfortune because of me."
He had indeed forgotten about Black Seele; after all, Black Seele had seemed quite wronged throughout the entire incident.
"It's okay, it's good that you got out."
Black Seele finished healing his wounds and sat down beside An Yu. The resentment in his eyes melted away like spring snow. As always, he sat next to the boy, his eyes filled with nothing but the other person.
Unlike the two who were relatively relaxed, Elysia was stunned by her own corrupted form. At the same level, her opponent only needed to think about how to cause destruction, while she had to think much more.
What frustrated her most was that there were healers in the Great Freedom Heaven, pure healers who could restore a man's body to full health in just two or three seconds.
Where is Kevin? Where is Kevin, humanity's savior?
[What about the Seven Thunders of Retribution?]
What about the Fifth Divine Key's All Things Freeze?
[Keep watching the show, Elysia's about to be sent!]
[This protracted battle finally came to an end with the Fifth Divine Key, where humanity used technology to aid the Honkai, achieving a transcendent All Things Freeze.]
[Everything, under the influence of molecular stagnation, froze at that previous moment, yet it also clearly exhibited separation, solidification, and fragmentation; this area became so crystalline.]
"You won?"
It was that familiar line again. Aponia suddenly sighed. She didn't know why, but as soon as she heard "win," she felt like she was going to lose.
Before she could compose herself, Vill-V kicked the door open.
She suppressed her anger. "Who gave you permission to use the Fifth Divine Key? Elysia hasn't been withdrawn yet."