The Classic Scapegoat of a Fallen Nation

In response, Xian Kui blinked, looking as if he wanted to ask, "Why not?" but didn't voice it.

Throughout her long life, she had long been accustomed to listening rather than speaking... Yes, it's normal to feel familiar.

Because this description of Cong Yu has been used before.

The resemblance between Xian Kui and Cong Yu is not merely a casual remark.

Interestingly, Cong Yu was able to easily see through Xian Kui's question and answer it, "Although I've always been quite casual in my actions..."

"However, if they actually kidnapped the entire group, that would be just as egregious as 'wiping out a group.'"

"I have a feeling I'll get a long lecture from Miss Chi You."

"And I'm not exactly in the right either, so I can't interrupt Miss Chi You's sermon by crying or something similar, so it's not appropriate."

Cong Yu's reason...

How should I put it?

From Xian Kui's perspective, it might be quite joyful and novel... It seems that the relationship between Chi You and Cong Yu is indeed as good as rumored.

"So, I think I can only ask you and Etzel to help out."

Cong Yu said this, looking at Xian Kui's [Huh? Me?] posture, he was also helpless. "After all, the 71st Group is also active in China."

Cong Yu doesn't have many friends in China; perhaps only Xian Kui in front of him can be considered a friend... Besides, the people in the 71st Group can also be counted.

Of all of them, only the Xian Kui possesses combat abilities.

Before the number of Angel changed from "two" to [three, four] or to [four, eight].

Xian Kui and Etzel should be able to protect this place.

Thinking this, Cong Yu pressed Xian Kui's shoulder very seriously. "Now we can only rely on you. As long as you can master <Source Severance: Radiance>, everything will be alright!"

For some reason, a feeling of "[hail is about to fall from the sky and kill me]" arose in Xian Kui's body.

"..." To be honest, even Xian Kui himself wasn't very confident.

"I think I've got it... I'm also doing the Source Severance, but I haven't truly released it yet."

Xian Kui's words caught Cong Yu's attention. "Ah? You've already accumulated demonic power within your body?"

Xian Kui nodded in response, indicating that she had indeed mastered the Source Severance - Radiance technique... In terms of comprehension, Xian Kui was quite strong.

"And you..."

Cong Yu hesitated slightly before saying, "How about we try finding an empty spot?"

In terms of execution, Xian Kui was no less capable, and soon led Cong Yu to a deserted training ground.

Cong Yu kindly warned Xian Kui, who was restless, eager to die, and in a state of confusion, "It will hurt a lot—"

This point was already mentioned when we ate together with the Anti-King Squad, and Xian Kui was well aware of it.

But for Xian Kui, mere physical pain was nothing to worry about...

"I've suffered enough."

As Xian Kui spoke casually, she sighed softly, recounting her experiences. "I've tasted enough of 'pain'."

"My parents were murdered, and I could only watch helplessly... This is my first pain."

"I became Xian Kui, yet I am always alone, and no one understands me... This is my second pain."

"Even if I were the most powerful immortal, I still couldn't stand against Bishop Moerae. I could only watch helplessly as Bright Moon Town was slaughtered... This is the third pain."

"I realized that I could do nothing; though I won, I was not truly victorious; though I was strong, I could not save; though I understood, I could not act... This is the fourth pain."

"Besides these, there are many more."

Xian Kui spoke, he took a deep breath, his words filled with sorrow and grief, yet his face showed no trace of Sorrow.

What existed on her face, what flowed in her eyes, was only awareness and seriousness. "The pain of the technique is, in the end, just the technique itself!"

Upon making this announcement, the Xian Kui suddenly gathered his magical power.

Clearly visible magic power gradually condenses, ready to explode at any moment.

Her hair had caused countless cracks to appear on her body.

Cong Yu could tell at a glance that this was the same style worn by Lantian Zhu.

"Source Severance, Radiance!"

Xian Kui made her move, and almost instantly, her expression changed drastically, despite her previous boastful words.

And cold sweat poured down his face!

"Boom!!!"

Amidst the deafening roar that seemed to penetrate from the inside out, Xian Kui's expression twisted violently before being engulfed by the massive explosion.

Xian Kui's eyes were filled with terror, clearly not expecting that the "pain" Cong Yu and the Anti-King Squad had spoken of would be so terrifying.

"Ouch! That hurts! It hurts so much! Why is this happening?! Is this really something a human could do... Eek! Eek! Eek!!"

"..." Cong Yu simply turned her head away silently, her face full of emotion, no longer wanting to look at Xian Kui's miserable state.

Without a doubt, Cong Yu is a kind-hearted eccentric.

Therefore, he generally cannot bear to watch such tragedies.

"..."

"Laugh..."

Cong Yu suddenly burst out laughing, then tried to hold it back, but then completely lost control. "Hehehe, hahaha!!!"

The contrast between Xian Kui and his appearance is hilarious.

The previous sentence was "This is my pain," but the next sentence suddenly turned into a scream of unbearable pain.

It's almost as funny as that guy who said "we'll win" and then got his job cut short so quickly...

"..."

"..." Is Xian Kui not dead?

Cong Yu suppressed his smile, and with that thought in mind, he turned around and saw Xian Kui, whose body was covered in cracks and whose face was filled with disbelief.

Then, Xian Kui and Cong Yu looked at each other, and Xian Kui opened his mouth with difficulty. "The Anti-King and one of your friends... use this thing every day?"

Friendly reminder: the "this thing" mentioned by Xian Kui refers to the [Source Severance - Radiance] technique.

"Yeah, it's so useful that I use it every day... It's very destructive, has no cooldown, no consumption, and can be blown up whenever I want."

Cong Yu's words explained the advantages of this technique. However, Xian Kui is now focusing all his attention on the technique's disadvantages.

"Does it hurt them this much too?"

As Xian Kui pondered this, her forehead covered in cold sweat from the pain, she began to doubt herself. "Or is it that my constitution is special?"

I'm sorry, but if nothing unexpected happens, everyone should be in the same pain... no, Lantian Zhu's pain is probably the most.

Because she had abused it to the point that her internal organs had completely dissolved.

Now, comparing it to Xian Kui's reaction...

Lantian Zhu is really amazing.

A tribute to the legendary pain-resistant king, Lao Lan

Chapter 730 The Classic Scapegoat for a Fallen Nation

Skin, flesh, tendons, bones, heart, organs...

Every piece, every dot, every inch... was torn apart, burst, and disintegrated in an instant due to extreme pain.

The magic was instantly released outside the body, and then split into the most basic energy that was "not like magic".

Because this energy is too concentrated, it cannot spread directly into the surrounding space, thus causing an explosion.

That is, the light of "Radiance".

"Using the body as a 'pump,' the magic is compressed, causing it to collapse and disintegrate, and then released to explode on the outside, blasting even one's own flesh apart..."

As Xian Kui spoke, he clutched his wildly pounding heart, his face frozen in pain.

"Was this technique developed by those girls from the Anti-King? I can't imagine they could be so monstrous..."

Speaking somewhat indistinctly, Xian Kui knelt down, supporting himself with his hands, his mouth wide open, saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth onto the ground.

It looks absolutely, absolutely, absolutely terrible.

"Tsk tsk tsk... That's really scary."

Cong Yu clicked his tongue. The only thing to be thankful for was that, given his strength, he didn't need to use [Source Severance - Radiance] to fight the enemy.

Moreover, Cong Yu himself couldn't learn this thing.

"Stop making sarcastic remarks."

Xian Kui responded, suppressing the pain and sense of collapse throughout his body, and looked up at Cong Yu: "Will I... use this technique in battle afterward?"

Honestly, just thinking about the Xian Kui is a little scary.

Is it truly possible for a human to use [Source Severance: Radiance] in battle?

Now, just the thought of telling Xian Kui that she might use it a second time already sent chills down her spine and made her feel a little terrified.

"Why are you asking me what I'm doing?"

Cong Yu glanced at him and said with a light laugh, "Whether you use it or not, whether you need it or not... it's all up to you."

Xian Kui was slightly taken aback by this.

Then a relieved expression appeared on his face...

"Really."

As he said this, Xian Kui stood up, sat down shakily, and then twitched his lips in pain.

Even so...

Xian Kui probably had no choice but to use it... Even with such severe side effects, [Source Severance - Radiance] had no other options.

After all, while the Source Severance - Radiance technique is painful, it's really just superficial wounds. As long as you don't mess around, it won't cause your body to melt.

Yes, as long as you don't mess around.

(Lantian Zhu: Quack?)

Of course, even if you mess around and end up with all your internal organs turned to magic, it won't affect your life much...

They don't even need to go to the toilet anymore.

Others

I don't know for sure, but Lantian Zhu seems to really enjoy the convenience this way.

(Lantian Zhu: Indeed, as long as the education and training system doesn't degenerate, I've always been indifferent.)

In contrast, the "Double Emotion Fill" used by the Xian Kui in his battle against Moerae's Angel was different.

That thing is truly anti-human in nature.

After all, the limits of human emotions vary. But everyone should have their own 100% capacity.

Your 100% might be 1,000, mine might be 10,000... but ultimately it's all 100%.

What Xian Kui did was to extract an equally intense emotion from his past repressed and contemplative feelings.

It's like layering the "past" onto the "present".

If used excessively or misused one day, the spirit and the mysterious soul may be harmed.

[Source Severance · Radiance] is more reliable.

But, whether it was just Cong Yu's imagination or not, he felt like there were more and more Big Bomber around him...

With this in mind, Cong Yu comforted Xian Kui, whose face was full of bitterness. "Don't worry... you'll get used to it after a while."

The pain won't lessen, but your pain tolerance will increase.

One day, perhaps, Xian Kui will be able to unleash his fury without batting an eye, just like the Anti-King Squad and Lantian Zhu...