Fyxestroll Garden, the group was still discussing how to deal with Heliobus [ Crestflame ].
"While the Crestflame is indeed incredibly powerful, if we can find a way to split it into several fragments, there is hope of subduing it."
Cirrus couldn't resist Botenis's insistence; if they dragged this out any longer, his flawless plan would be exposed! Time to get down to business!
"Your Honor, you've certainly got a good plan. Now that the atmosphere's been built up, I'd like to offer a suggestion: let's go to an open space... like the Swallowsong Pavilion over there."
After reaching the pavilion mentioned by Cirrus, it cleared its throat.
"As you all know, the story of the Great Heliobus [ Flint Emperor ]'s fierce battle against the general is the result of the merging of many Heliobus into one."
"However, we, Heliobus, are each tainted by the emotions and desires we acquired when we possessed our hosts. We dislike each other, and none of us wants to merge with the others—it's like someone with [multiple personalities] in their head, constantly fighting each other."
Cirrus looked at Xing, who had an innocent expression. "Take her as an example. When I possessed her body, I saw many strange and unusual things."
"An exceptionally hot, golden sun; a cup of milk tea with a straw; a mask whose expression is hidden... and a lance engulfed in flames."
"Therefore, I deduce that these sisters have at least three... no, four personalities existing in their heads!"
Xingchao Cirrus gave a thumbs up, "It has to be Heliobus! He can make up such slanderous accusations so easily, and his analysis is so convincing, I almost believed him!"
"A powerful Heliobus may be able to swallow a weaker Heliobus, making them temporarily submit and become one—like [ Flint Emperor ]. However, this balance can easily collapse when stimulated by external forces."
"And so, [ Flint Emperor ] became ours after the great battle with the general."
"Inducing the Crestflame to collapse... this method might work. While the Crestflame is splitting and weakening, the Ten-Lords Commission can use magical artifacts to seal its fragments one by one."
Xueyi agreed with Cirrus's plan, but she didn't understand, "Why did you betray your own kind? Why did you help Zhenfu Rudeng's Xianzhou?"
"Reason? Does Heliobus always need a reason to act? Maybe it's because I don't want Crestflame to devour me, maybe it's because I look down on this big, dumb guy who only knows brute force, maybe it's because I want to fight the general..."
"Or perhaps, I want to exchange a promise with the Ten-Lords Commission that they will let me leave?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Cirrus felt two burning gazes fixed on her.
The two gazes came from Botenis and Star, respectively.
"The judges of the Ten-Lords Commission never make empty promises. If you can resolve the current crisis, I can petition the Ten Lords and grant you your freedom. But the outcome... I cannot guarantee."
"Ouch~" Cirrus swayed, feeling like this puppet judge was just making empty promises.
"What a stubborn person. Well then, we'll just have to take a loss today and do a cash-on-delivery transaction. Yan'ou, remember to keep your word."
As the saying goes, a judge who doesn't keep his word isn't a good judge. With so many people watching, Xueyi can't possibly go back on her word, can she?
However... once its plan to Cirrus is realized, it won't be afraid of these insignificant Ten Lords Judges anymore.
"Hehe~ I'm a fellow inmate in the furnace with Crestflame, we know each other inside and out. He's strong, but his mind is more childish than a child's, obsessed with winning and losing. I only need three sentences to teach him a lesson he'll crumble on his own."
According to Cirrus's plan, Xing stood on high ground and shouted towards the opposite mountain:
" Crestflame! Crestflame--!"
A faint response came from afar.
"A duel with the general is still a long way off. How about we settle this with a duel first?"
A ball of spiritual fire, almost the same color as the Cirrus, flew over from a distant mountaintop.
" Cirrus? Tiny thing, what makes you think you can compete with me? I have already turned the garden into a battlefield, turning the lackeys of the Ten-Lords Commission into puppets! I am only waiting for the general to arrive so that we can reignite that battle from years ago. Why should we fight against our own kind now?"
Xing stood with his hands on his hips, his eyes filled with disdain. "What kind of ability does Cao Cao have with that rabble? They're nothing but rotten fish and shrimp, utterly vulnerable."
"But I am different. By chance, I possessed an excellent chess piece... an excellent chess piece that once drove away the Phantylia, withstood the ultimate attack of the Doomsday Beast, controlled the Engine of Creation of a planet, and even the Aeon had to serve it milk tea!"
"Improved on the spot. Sister, I admit I spoke a little too loudly to you earlier."
The Cirrus stayed inside Xing's body. The original plan was for it to directly control Xing and speak, but unfortunately, the milk tea and mask inside her body didn't give her any face and kept chasing after her.
"Huh? Miss Xing, why are you saying things that are getting more and more outrageous?"
Hiding in the pavilion, Huohuo asked in a low voice. She only knew one name, [ Lord Ravager ] Phantylia, and couldn't understand anything else.
"Tsk tsk, according to Crestflame's logic, wouldn't all the underworld messengers outside have been wiped out? How useless!" Tail's attention was focused on the Ten-Lords Commission.
" Phantylia? I remember now! Such a good chess piece, I want it too!"
"Ha? You may send your underworld messengers to find me. If they can defeat this Nameless I possess, I will willingly be swallowed by you and contribute to your battle against the general. What do you say?"
It's a deal!
The bait has been cast; now we just wait for Crestflame to take the bait.
See? Easy peasy.
Seeing Xueyi remain silent, Cirrus finally seized the opportunity to launch into a tirade of sarcasm.
"Oh~ So even you puppies have a bit of compassion? Looks like you guys don't want to defeat Crestflame, huh?"
In Heliobus's view, this matter was as simple as a business deal. Whether they were from the same clan or colleagues, as long as victory could be achieved, what was there to stop him from doing?
"Now, I need you all to make a firm decision and face the puppet of the Crestflame —that is, your colleagues."
Seeing Cirrus's smug look, Botenis couldn't help but slap its two big cunts twice.
Cirrus:???
Why did you hit me!
"Shut up. It's all for [ Eternity ]. Let's make a sacrifice. Your words just now disturbed His ears."
"Ha?!"
Cirrus looked on in disbelief. This red-haired man clearly wanted to beat her up! And the puppet judge was just watching. Was there no justice in the world?!
"It's alright, I'll show mercy to those underworld officials."
Xing ripped off the hourglass necklace; without realizing it, she had been using it as a vacuum cleaner and air Purification.
"She has only recently become a judge and still needs more experience. Besides, please show mercy to those underworld messengers who have fallen under Crestflame's control."
" Mr. Tail, we're about to face a very dangerous enemy together. Please lend me a hand!" Huohuo said, turning her head.
"Oh~ I didn't expect you to be so convincing when you say tough things... If your legs weren't shaking so badly, I would have believed you!"
The Tail looked at Huohuo's trembling legs and complained.
"Please, please don't expose me. I also... I only mustered up this little bit of courage with great difficulty! As a judge, I haven't been of much help along the way, I've just been hiding behind Miss Xing..."
This was Huohuo's last act of defiance; it was rare for the little girl to be so brave.
"Lord Xueyi said that those possessed by Heliobus cannot be possessed a second time, and right now only I can help everyone!"
"Hey, grandpa, I feel like an inflated balloon, blown up by this little coward! What are we waiting for? Let's go!"
A major battle is about to break out...