Chapter 422

Chen Xiaoxia rubbed her hair in frustration, then looked up at Xiao Bai:

"Really... isn't there any other way?!"

"Unfortunately, at least for now, that's not the case."

"No! There must be a way! There must be!" Xiao Qiu didn't want to accept this outcome. She became flustered, racking her brains. "... the Power of Hope... the power brought by the new form... it must be able to..."

"Your power only purifies me, you must have noticed that, Xiao Qiu, otherwise... your chains wouldn't be so loose."

Xiao Bai looked down at her own body.

Although Yu Muqiu used magic to lock her here, the chains were not as tight as he had expected.

One reason is that Xiao Qiu knows that Xiao Bai can hardly use powerful magic now, and this level of restraint is enough to keep Xiao Bai here.

Another reason... is that the power on these chains is slowly harming Xiao Bai.

Her arms, her ankles, and the places where she was locked up all bore marks caused by the magic's restraint.

It's like placing a branding iron on ice.

Xiao Bai could feel the Pain, so she knew very well that Yu Muqiu's power could no longer pull her out of the Erosion Form like it did at the end of the second season.

Yu Muqiu's power will only harm Xiao Bai.

"No... there must be a way..." Yu Muqiu didn't want to give up.

But Xiao Bai delivered the final blow:

"The barrier will be repaired soon, and if I still haven't been able to get out by then, I'll have to shatter it again. That would be like sending a signal to the Demons, which would actually accelerate the world's destruction."

"So, you don't have much time left. Now... what you need to do is banish me from the world and let me do what I'm supposed to do."

As Xiao Bai finished speaking, Yu Muqiu stared at her in a daze.

Just as everyone was at a loss, a green streak of light suddenly rushed towards Xiao Bai and shattered all the chains on Xiao Bai's body in an instant!

Following the direction of the light, Murong Xiaochun was seriously raising her bow and arrow, and turned around... aiming it at Xiao Qiu.

"Xiao Bai! Go do what you're supposed to do!" Murong Xiaochun said, while simultaneously shooting Arrows at Yu Muqiu to slow him down.

A smile of approval flashed across Xiao Bai's face, but she didn't waste any time or words. After Xiao Chun helped her unlock the chains, her magic suddenly erupted, and a straight line, red with silver light, flew straight towards the shattered barrier in the sky!

"Xiao Chun! What are you doing?!"

Faced with his friend's betrayal, Yu Muqiu looked utterly incredulous.

Xiao Chun's sudden move was completely unexpected.

Because she subconsciously assumed that Xiao Chun was actually on her side, after all, among all these people, the one who liked Xiao Bai the most was actually...

By the way, Xiao Chun doesn't know.

Yu Muqiu figured out this key point.

Xiao Chun continued to aim her bow and arrow at Yu Muqiu, and whispered to her:

"Xiao Qiu, although I'm also very sad, but... Xiao Bai's decision is right, we shouldn't stop him..."

"You know nothing!"

Yu Muqiu spoke, he waved his magic wand.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Chun was bound hand and foot by Yu Muqiu's Shaping Chains and locked in mid-air!

Compared to Xiao Bai, Xiao Qiu doesn't need to hold back against Xiao Chun, who is also on the side of justice.

The Upper Rank's magic suddenly erupted, and even in her Shine state, Xiao Chun was no match for Xiao Qiu and was immediately locked in the air!

The silver-red light continued upwards, with Yu Muqiu in hot pursuit. With a wave of his wand, more ropes flew into the sky, attempting to keep Xiao Bai there.

But Yu Muqiu didn't expect that the magic chains she released would be knocked down once again!

This time it wasn't Xiao Chun.

It's Xiaoxia!

Azure sword light danced across the sky, and with each slash of sword energy, Chen Xiaoxia struck down and severed every single rope!

Chen Xiaoxia, radiating a dazzling blue light, stood in front of Yu Muqiu.

"Xiao Qiu, let it go."

Chen Xiaoxia, who has also activated Shining 2, and Yu Muqiu face each other across the air.

She said to Xiao Qiu in a low voice:

"If I were Xiao Bai, I would also hope that I could do something for everyone in the last moments of my life... And Xiao Bai is right, we have no other choice now, we can't gamble with all the lives in this world!"

"I know... of course I know! But... maybe there's another way! Xiaoxia! Aren't we Magical Girls?! Aren't Magical Girls... the embodiment of miracles?! So why must we give up on someone now?!"

Yu Muqiu retorted.

She still held onto hope, believing that she could save both Xiao Bai and the world.

Just give her some time... give her some time...!

If you hold fast to hope, miracles will surely happen!

Yu Muqiu firmly believed this.

Volume 4 <Magic Autumn> Theatrical Edition and Season 3: Chapter 455 "No!! Brother Fang Ming!!!"

(Oh dear! The infighting has started again!)

(This is what happens when you're emotionally charged.)

(But this internal strife... emmmm, it's somewhat understandable, isn't it?)

(Xiao Qiu definitely didn't want Xiao Bai to leave, but what Xiao Bai said wasn't wrong...)

(Xiao Chun is always rational. After Xiao Bai's analysis, she will definitely think that Xiao Bai is right.)

(It's surprising that Xiaoxia would help Xiao Bai.)

(Not surprising, I didn't know that besides 'Autumn-Bai', the most popular doujinshi pairing right now is 'Summer-Bai'?)

Let's set aside the topic of the Sky Screen suddenly veering off course again.

Xiao Bai was also quite surprised to see Chen Xiaoxia suddenly help out from the Sky Screen.

But upon closer reflection, Xiao Bai wasn't so surprised.

After all, to some extent, among Sky Screen Bai and the Magical Girls, besides Xiao Qiu, the person with the best relationship is Chen Xiaoxia.

Of course, this refers to people who don't know Xiao Bai's identity.

Knowing Xiao Bai's true identity, Song Niandong's relationship with Xiao Bai is definitely better than that with Qiu Xia.

However, without knowing Xiao Bai's true identity, the only people Xiao Bai was close to were Xiao Qiu and Xiaoxia.

Even Xiao Chun was a little lacking, because Xiao Chun and Xiao Bai didn't have much interaction. Only in the second season, before Xiao Chun activated her Shine, did they talk more.

But that's all.

It was precisely because Chen Xiaoxia and Xiao Bai had a good relationship that she was able to understand Xiao Bai's thoughts.

When one's life is nearing its end, would it be better to linger in a hospital bed or to go to the battlefield and fight with one last ounce of strength?

Faced with such a choice, Chen Xiaoxia could know the right option even with her eyes closed.

So, in the Sky Screen, she chose to stand on Xiao Bai's side, so that Xiao Bai wouldn't have any regrets.

If we're talking about sadness, Chen Xiaoxia must be just as sad, but she knows very well that she is Magical Girls, and even more so, a warrior who protects this world.

"Perhaps, Xiao Qiu, you're right..."

Xiaoxia also wanted to believe in Xiao Qiu and that Xiao Bai would definitely be rescued.

But...

"We don't have much time left," Chen Xiaoxia said.

Xiao Qiu and Xiao Bai sensed the impending threat. In fact, Chen Xiaoxia also had some feeling, after all, now that she had activated her new form, her magical power had also reached an Upper Rank level.

There's no reason she couldn't sense what the two top Magical Girls could sense.

However, her senses were slightly weaker, so it was only here that she felt the impending threat of a natural enemy.

This feeling made Xiaoxia uncomfortable, but it was precisely because of this that Xiaoxia was able to understand that what Xiao Bai said was true.

Their time is truly running out.

"Xiaoxia..."

Yu Muqiu was very anxious.

Xiaoxia has also activated a new form. Although her overall strength is slightly inferior to Yu Muqiu 'Chen Xiaoxia current level, it is more than enough to stall for time.

For Xiao Bai, this slight delay might be enough time for her to leave this world!

Watching Xiao Bai grow ever more distant, Yu Muqiu gritted his teeth, wanting to reveal Xiao Bai's true identity.

She hadn't said it in front of everyone before because she didn't want to lower Xiao Bai's image in their eyes, but now, it seems she has no choice but to say it.

But just as Yu Muqiu was about to speak, another magical light suddenly passed over everyone and flew straight into the sky!

Purple magical light swept across the sky, and vines, Toy Bear, robots, and the Magical Girl Nicole stood like the Four Heavenly Kings above!

Behind these living organisms is Song Niandong!

"Dongdong..."

Xiao Bai stopped in her tracks, not expecting Dongdong to come out and stop her.

No, it's not that hard to guess.

Song Niandong is one of the few people who know her identity these days, and for Song Niandong, who has become a 'brother-obsessed' person, Xiao Bai's departure is something she would absolutely not allow.

Seeing Song Niandong blocking Xiao Bai's path, Yu Muqiu breathed a sigh of relief.

Her expression was resolute as she began to engage in guerrilla warfare with Chen Xiaoxia in the sky.

Near the World Barrier, Song Niandong and Xiao Bai stood facing each other.

"Dongdong, move aside."

Xiao Bai whispered to Song Niandong.

Her black and red magic bloomed once more, and her demonic aura grew even stronger.

Although he didn't go completely insane like at the end of the second season, his symptoms were actually more severe.

Going mad is one thing, but it means the erosion is only superficial.

It may appear normal now, but in reality, it's already terminally ill.

Xiao Bai knew her situation, so she wanted to persuade Song Niandong to leave.

But upon hearing Xiao Bai's voice, Song Niandong's eyes reddened, and she whispered:

"It's because of me..."

This is not your fault.

"No... it's all because of me! I'm sorry... if it weren't for... if it weren't for what I did wrong back then... if it weren't for what happened between Youyou and me..."

"Dongdong!" Xiao Bai's voice rose a few decibels, interrupting Song Niandong. A few seconds later, her tone returned to calm as she said to Dongdong:

"... I told you, this isn't your fault, none of you are at fault. If I had to say who's wrong, it's only me. I should have discovered your scheme sooner, and I should have been more decisive in dealing with the magic circle you set up."

"So everything I'm going through now stems from my own choices; you haven't done anything wrong."

Xiao Bai said earnestly, her tone softening as she said to Song Niandong, "So, move aside, Dongdong."

"... I want to be with you."

Song Niandong's tone became firm. She hugged the magic book tightly and said earnestly to Xiao Bai, "Anyway... I have no other family besides you! Even if we have to die, I want to die with you!"

"Dongdong!"

"If you don't agree, then I'll stand here! Unless you take me with you!"

Song Niandong said loudly.

For someone who is usually quiet and speaks very softly, uttering this sentence at this moment had almost exhausted all her strength.

But this also represents her determination!