First Venture into Jiuyou / This Boy Is Far Too Cautious

Kiana patted her budding chest and said casually.

Isn't this kind of challenging task the perfect stage for her to showcase her talents?

The thought of how she would coolly defeat the Honkai Beasts after the boy was in danger, and then... her mind wandered, and the white-haired girl's smile gradually turned into a dazed expression.

Glancing at the different expressions on the faces of the group, Shi Hen simply cast a resentful look at Theresa.

He thought he was supposed to be playing the role of Card Master, but he ended up playing the role of Sakura...

He's always been the one helping others build teams and create synergies, but now he's finally being used to build synergies himself.

"Kiana, only by avoiding arrogance and impetuosity can you go far and steady. You must never be careless in any mission."

Fu Hua adjusted his glasses and offered some advice.

"Ah?"

The white-haired girl was completely bewildered.

She felt like the other person was speaking gibberish.

"Compared to this mission, I'm more concerned about the document mentioned in the intelligence." Fu Hua said softly, looking at Theresa. "Headmistress, is the source of that document really reliable?"

Based on what she has learned, there is likely a conspiracy involved.

"The document...that document..."

Under Fu Hua's gaze, Theresa's face immediately showed panic.

The other party was, after all, Shenzhou, and that document... in terms of its level of detail, the information extracted from that crimson jade was perhaps the most comprehensive document in recent years.

However, it contains far too much of the dark history of Shenzhou philosophers.

Judging from the content of the document, this material should be a diary of a girl named Danzhu.

According to Danzhu, she, her sister Cang Xuan, and her friend Chiyuan all came from an era called the Moth to Fire, which is the Previous Era recorded in the Mandate of Schicksal.

They appeared in Shenzhou to carry out a project called "Fire Seed," which aimed to impart knowledge from the Previous Era to the people of this era and help them Anti-Honkai.

Up to this point, the records seemed normal, but then... a large number of records appeared, including but not limited to Chiyuan physique, Chiyuan's terrible cooking, and Cang Xuan's greed for money.

In summary, Chiyuan is a reckless brute who only knows how to fight, while Cang Xuan is always calculating and thinking about how to make money.

As for Danzhu... in that document, the girl recorded in detail the fact that she gradually packaged herself into a god through various means, such as making figurines to pretend to create humans and observing the weather to pretend to control the wind and rain.

Although the literature explains that this was to spread knowledge of Previous Civilization in the form of stories, Theresa only saw a lot of "pretentious" words in the Soul Steel.

If this document were actually released, Theresa felt that the top leadership of Shenzhou would collectively consider silencing her.

This isn't how you throw mud.

Therefore, in order to protect the image of the Shenzhou philosophers, Theresa resolutely ordered that this document be classified as top secret, and that it could only be viewed with her written authorization.

"In short, I can vouch for the authenticity and reliability of that document!"

Theresa slammed her hand on the table and said firmly.

Putting aside those dark histories, at least in terms of the records about Chi You, that document is quite credible.

That was also the last thing recorded in the literature.

When writing about how she and her sister planned to seal Chi You at the cost of their lives, Danzhu also indicated that she was not entirely confident about the matter and hoped that future generations would be more vigilant against Chi You after discovering this record.

Although these Previous Civilization seem like a bunch of idiots based on their dark history, Theresa couldn't help but admire their decisiveness and sacrifice in the matter of Chiyou.

They are all true heroes.

Moreover, if she had to give an evaluation, Theresa felt that she preferred the way the other party was portrayed in the literature rather than those few deified symbols.

Only in this document is the other party truly living as a human being!

"..."

With a slight frown, Fu Hua still sensed that something was amiss.

Even though her memories of that era had been completely burned away, and Theresa had promptly sealed the contents of the document, Fu Hua still felt that the appearance of this document was too coincidental, based on the little information she got from Otto, as if... someone had deliberately sent it to St. Freya.

This was her instinct as a soldier.

Chapter 183 First Exploration of the Nine Nether

The southern sea area of Shenzhou, beneath the sea surface.

Carrying the Schicksal- standard diving equipment, Shi Hen and his group found the location of an underwater cave in no time.

Before the official operation began, the Far East Branch had already deployed a large number of people to operate in this sea area and obtain information about the location of Nine Nether.

It's just that due to limitations in strength, the advance exploration team did not venture deep into the Nine Nether Netherworlds.

Otherwise, if Shi Hen and the others were to search for a location in the vast sea, it would probably take them several months.

This is the advantage of having a large organization behind you; you don't have to do many things yourself, as various personnel will handle them for you.

Shi Hen and his group must do is to strike at the heart of the matter and uncover the secrets hidden deep within the Nine Nether Netherworld.

"From the highest heavens to the deepest hells, I never imagined that the Nine Nether were located in such a shallow place."

Looking up at the clearly visible sunlight overhead, and then at the underwater cave in front of him that resembled the gaping maw of a giant beast, Shi Hen couldn't help but let out a sigh.

As the darkest and most mysterious place in Shenzhou legend, the Nine Nether Netherworld in reality is only a few dozen meters above sea level.

"What falls into what spring? Throw it away."

The white-haired girl blinked, looking completely bewildered.

"It means the Azure Heaven and the Yellow Springs, which are also known as Heaven and Hell."

"That's Mei, the good student, explained."

As the young lady of the Raiden Family, the young lady has always been exceptionally well-educated and cultured.

"Alright, stop chatting and let's go inside."

As she spoke, Himeko's legs swayed gently like a mermaid's, and her figure quickly shot towards Nine Nether like an arrow released from a bow.

"Nine Nether, this young lady has arrived!"

With a shout, Kiana followed closely behind.

Helplessly glancing at the two, Mei quickly descended beside the boy.

After entering the cave and swimming through a dark passage, the group emerged from a pool of water.

Looking around, all one could see were dark rock walls, yet there were also a few rays of light coming from somewhere, so that the cave was not completely pitch black.

"Be careful, the Honkai Energy concentration here is very high. Everyone check your equipment first."

As she stepped ashore from the pool, Himeko warily surveyed her surroundings while issuing commands.

Even though the Far East Branch had added waterproofing measures to their equipment for this operation, no one could guarantee that no accidents would happen.

Upon hearing this, Mei immediately checked her armor, and even the usually carefree Kiana obediently examined her White Comet Armor.

Even the white-haired girl understood just how much a Valkyrie's strength was affected by whether or not the armor was functioning properly.

Well, although they haven't officially received the title of Valkyrie yet, Kiana and Mei are already equipped with Valkyrie armor, which can only be worn by Valkyrie of Rank B or higher.

Several months have passed since St. Freya obtained the Crimson Jade Bead.

The reason for taking so long to prepare was not only to decipher the Soul Steel information and find the Nine Nether Netherworld, but also to let Kiana and the others familiarize themselves with the new armor.

Knowing that the Judgment-class Honkai Beast Chi You might be sealed within the Nine Nether, how could Theresa not be prepared?

Moreover, she had witnessed Kiana and the others' strength firsthand, so granting them armor ahead of schedule wasn't a big deal.

Even the most worrying aspect of the white-haired girl's academic performance has shown signs of passing thanks to the tireless efforts of a certain boy.

As for Shi Hen... he did not choose the armor, even though the modified armor no longer had a feminine style.

But when the boy used Honkai Energy adaptability as an excuse, Theresa could only sigh and give up trying to persuade him.

Unlike mechs, a Valkyrie armor set places a terrifying strain on the human body; an ordinary person can instantly become a Honkai zombie the moment they put it on.

Only girls with excellent Honkai Energy adaptability are qualified to use armor.

Despite being fully aware of the boy's Honkai Energy, Theresa could only helplessly watch as the boy chose to conceal his brilliance.

St. Freya Academy has never forced students to make choices.

Even though she knew that Shi Hen knew a lot about Anti-Entropy and might be able to influence the situation between Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, St. Freya never pressed the boy for answers even once.

This is the kind of magnanimity that only Theresa possesses.

While the two girls were inspecting their respective armors, Shi Hen tapped the Sniper Rifle in his hand.

Kaslana's dual pistols are always used for close-range attacks, and Mei and Himeko are also melee fighters, so the boy must become a ranged character.

"Everything is normal, Major Himeko."

After confirming that the Sniper Rifle was not leaking water, Shi Hen was the first to answer.

Himeko glanced at Kiana and Mei beside her, and knowing that their armor and weapons were also in good condition, Himeko nodded and said, "Kiana and I will scout ahead, and Shi Hen will follow behind to protect Mei. Everyone, stay alert."

Although no Honkai Beasts or Honkai zombie have appeared yet, the high concentration of Honkai Energy in the cave is enough to explain the problem here.

Just breathing the air here, Himeko could feel her body getting slightly warm, as if every cell was sending her a warning.

It is foreseeable that this journey through the Nine Nether will not be a simple outdoor excursion.

In his burst mode without using armor, the boy has the highest single-target damage output in the entire squad, so he naturally needs to be protected.

"Hmm..."

Seeing the faint joy on Mei's face, Kiana couldn't help but pout slightly.

She also wanted to stay by the boy's side and protect him.

"Kiana, I'll leave the scouting to you. If any enemies do appear, your abilities are the best suited to deal with them."

Shi Hen said with a smile.

After all, the white-haired girl is tough and thick-skinned; it can still bounce around even after being hit by Chariot-class Honkai Beast.

But if it's to be Mei, it's hard to say.

The girl's Crimson Pulse Suit is not known for its defensive capabilities.

"Hmph! Just you wait and see how I perform!"

Kiana wiped her nose and a smile immediately appeared on her face.

"I will also try my best to eliminate the enemy."

Mei smiled and said with a gentle smile, her calm and gentle voice revealing a sharp edge like a sword. Her fingers lightly traced the blade of the katana in her hand.

"Oh? Mei wants to have a match?"

Sensing the provocation in the air, Kiana grinned.

In other aspects, let's leave it at that, but in the realm of combat... the Kaslana clan has never been inferior to anyone.

Meeting Kiana's confident gaze, Mei glanced at the boy beside her and shook her head slightly, saying, "I still have to protect Hen."

Compared to the outcome of an insignificant competition, she believed this was far more important.

So the white-haired girl's cheeks puffed up again.

Himeko: "..."

She felt that this team composition would inevitably run into problems sooner or later.

Himeko glared at the boy secretly, then turned and walked deeper into the cave.

Chapter 184 This boy is too cautious

Following the cave forward, Shi Hen and the others did not encounter a single Honkai Beasts or Honkai zombie before successfully arriving at a stone door.

"A door? How can there be a door here?"

Upon seeing the massive stone gate adorned with dragon-shaped carvings, Mei couldn't help but furrow her brow slightly.

Since entering the cave, they have not seen any man-made structures, so the appearance of this stone door is too abrupt.