Starting with magical girls, I'll reign supreme for eternity.

Chapter 86 The Unstoppable Pace (Bonus Chapter Preview at 5700)
When Qingluan helped Yuanwei out, the industrial park of the Disaster Management Bureau had become a wasteland.

The clear sky made the surroundings a little hot—or perhaps it wasn't due to the weather.

The remaining traces of magic crackled and burned like flames in the nearby ruins.

On the ground, some wrecked monsters whimpered and twitched, refusing to die.

The already desolate scene was further amplified by the view rising upwards, revealing the sky above Jiangming City filled with monstrous beasts.

A scene resembling a painting of hell.

The long, drawn-out shadows cast by the sunlight fragmented Jiang Ming into pieces.

It was as if it were the end of a trial.

Especially since these calamity beasts are slowly melting, their polluting magic dripping and evaporating like asphalt.

After just one glance, Qingluan felt she was likely to have nightmares that night.

With that thought flashing through her mind, Xiaobai emerged from the Miracle Seed and frantically checked her body, "Are you alright? Are you alright? You scared me to death, Xiaoqing..."

"fine."

Comforting her, Qingluan hugged Iris tightly beside her, "Have you seen this in the North Sea too?"

"Huh? Uh, it's alright, I, I've seen similar ones..."

Looking at her friend beside her, who was also terrified and out of her mind, Qingluan couldn't help but find it amusing.

They also relaxed.

With this idiot around, Qingluan felt she could laugh even on a horror movie set.

Iris knew that she was actually quite timid, mainly because she was afraid of ghosts and the dark.

She'll probably have nightmares tonight, and she'll probably keep me company again.

Turning her head, she saw Chi Lian crawling on her knees in the center of the desolate land not far away, along with the purple magical girl in front of her.

Take a deep breath.

Although I had already witnessed the terrifying magic and precision of control in Beihai, experiencing it firsthand still left me feeling incredulous and shocked.

Full bloom, huh?

As she was thinking this, a phantom appeared behind Chi Lian and embraced the woman who had aged beyond recognition.

Qingluan and Yuanwei were taken aback for a moment. They both recognized the phantom.

"Hey, isn't that Tokiko, the magical girl who once perished together with an S-class calamity beast?"

Iris frowned and examined it carefully. "This is... a mental imagery domain? Compressed within Crimson Serpent's body?"

"A fragmented mental imagery domain." Qingluan took a breath. "So that's how she influences reality?

Magical girls have a wide range of uses for their mental imagery domains. It's not impossible for them to compress their mental imagery domains into someone else's body, but it's very difficult.

After the magical girl dies, she wants to leave behind a mental imagery domain.

It's something that can only be achieved by fully opening the bottle.

Because Qingluan failed to obtain her own mental image domain, she studied this thing extensively.

However, it is clear that this incomplete mental image domain was compressed into Chi Lian's body after her heart died during her magical girl days.

Was it a miracle created by the desires of someone who had died?
Or was it simply that her teammates helped with it?

"Mother……"

Hearing Chi Lian's last murmur, Qing Luan was slightly taken aback.

However, Shion acted as if she hadn't seen or heard anything, and simply raised her magic spear.

"Wait……"

Before the words were even finished, the sharp magic pierced through the witch and the magical girl, turning into a raging fire.

It was like an execution.

The already incomplete mental imagery domain was completely destroyed, leaving no trace of Chi Lian, only ashes scattered in the wind.

Qingluan stretched out her hand, her expression showing a hint of regret.

Magical girl Tokiko is a hero of the Disaster Management Bureau, she saved them...

“It’s just an illusion.” Iris next to her seemed to have noticed something and patted her shoulder. “Don’t be so discouraged.”

"Well, I just thought that Chi Lian might be Shi Xin's missing daughter."

"Let's just pretend we don't know..."

The legendary magical girl from the Disaster Management Bureau, whose daughter went to the Witch Association and became its head or something.

It's somewhat of a scandal.

My heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Even at the very end, the magical girl Tokikomori didn't use her remaining power to retaliate; she simply embraced her daughter in her final moments...

The magical girl who had killed Chi Lian glanced at them, and Xiao Bai immediately shrank behind her in fright.

Qingluan was also a little scared, and she gripped the iris tightly.

Instead, Iris smiled and nodded—because she couldn't move her body and could only nod, "Sect Master of Qingyun Sect, not bad!"

Having said that, she raised her head even higher: "Shion, you truly are my nemesis! I'll consider this a win for now, but don't get cocky! Iris-sama will win back her glory sooner or later!"

Ziyuan glanced at her but didn't pay any attention, and simply turned to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Qingluan released her grip on Iris, who, paralyzed and unable to move, cried out "Ouch!" and fell to the ground.

Qingluan turned her head and glanced at her, then told Xiaobai to help her up, and continued chasing after her ahead.

As expected, Ziyuan stopped in her tracks.

He turned around, and in his hand appeared the spear that had just executed Chi Lian.

Qingluan stopped abruptly, raised her hands, and stammered, "I... I have no hostility, I... I didn't want to fight you..."

However, he quickly calmed down.

After all, she is Qingluan, a mature, calm, and composed magical girl.

But Iris, whether she was still holding a grudge after being thrown down or simply caught up in her excitement, suddenly shouted, "It's alright, Azure Phoenix! Even if we fight, Purple Orchid won't kill you! Fight! Fight! You can't shine without fighting!"

Qingluan was sweating slightly: "Do you really want me to die...?"

"Believe it, belief doesn't need a reason!" Iris waved her numb hands vigorously, like a dutiful fan cheering on her. "It's okay, I fought her twice and didn't die. Shion won't kill people randomly. Go all out and show me your strength, Qingluan! For me, use [Final Descent] on her!"

"Xiao Bai, shut her up!"

"Qingluan, you coward, boohoo..."

Once the iris's mouth was gagged and it quieted down, Qingluan breathed a sigh of relief and carefully observed the other.

Thankfully, she wasn't angry. She slightly bent her legs to make sure she wasn't looking down at the other person and appearing too arrogant. She subconsciously wanted to put her hands on her legs, but that felt like talking to a child and was a bit impolite.

She quickly withdrew her hand and cautiously asked, "Are you... are you in full bloom now?"

"Half a step."

Half a step? What does "half a step" mean?
The iris behind him looked eager to show off, but her mouth was gagged, so she couldn't speak and could only worry helplessly.

"Uh, so that means it's not at full bloom?"

"Ah."

Qingluan showed a hint of disappointment.

She thought the Qingyun Sect would have magical girls who could safely enter the Mankai realm.

Seeing such a powerful magical girl, one can't help but feel that she has already reached the pinnacle of magic.

Every fully bloomed magical girl is a legend, and in Qingluan's eyes, only those at the fully bloomed level can compare to this magical girl named Shion.

As a result, even after all this, it's still not in full bloom...

"In short, thank you for your help. The Disaster Management Bureau will always remember your assistance and will be happy to assist you with any requests..."

"Send money, the more the better."

Qingluan blinked, thinking she had misheard. "Huh?"

"Then let's max out the seed."

It's still about money...

Thinking this, Qingluan paused for a moment, scratched her head, and ultimately dared not speak carelessly, "Fully blooming seeds are very rare even in the Disaster Management Bureau..."

Then he added, "As for money, our Disaster Management Bureau has plenty of funds. We can contact the Qingyun Sect for payment later..."

"Oh."

Hearing the other party's emotionless response, Qingluan secretly glanced at him.

Ziyuan looked slightly unhappy.

I felt apprehensive and also felt that my gratitude was not sincere.

We absolutely must not anger the sect leader of the Qingyun Sect.

She was a mature, calm, composed, and quick-witted magical girl, and she quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Blooming, is Blooming's unclaimed seed okay?"

Ziyuan tilted her head. "You have one?"

He quickly took out two seeds from his person and handed them over, saying, "I have two Blooming Seeds that I collected from the Witch's Guild. The Disaster Management Bureau doesn't really need them. If you like them, consider it a thank you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the two seeds in his hand had already disappeared.

Seeing the girl, who had been expressionless, show a hint of satisfaction, Qingluan felt a little relieved.

Then, my gaze was involuntarily drawn to that delicate and beautiful face, and I was momentarily lost in thought.

He was startled awake when the girl turned to look at him, and lowered his head with a flushed face.

"Do you... do you know anything about Mankai?" Qingluan asked somewhat flusteredly. "I'm very curious about Mankai, but the Disaster Management Bureau doesn't allow research on it..."

"I don't know much about it."

Shion put away the seeds and said calmly, "All I know is that you'll die if you enter the Full Bloom stage."

With a sigh, Qingluan knew about this matter as well.

However, it is uncertain when they will die after entering the Mankai form, because in history, there have been magical girls who remained active for a period of time after entering the Mankai form before disappearing.

Some died immediately, while others died after the battle was over.

Magical Girl Tokiko gradually died after killing the S-rank calamity beast after entering her full power.

“One of my seniors, a few years ago, in order to save someone, slightly touched the realm of full bloom, and then the seed had a problem, she lost consciousness, and has not woken up since. The doctor said that she will probably remain like this until she dies.”

Taking a breath, Qingluan said softly, "I want to save her." "Oh."

"The Disaster Management Bureau doesn't want me to continue investigating Man Kai's matter, nor do they want to save her. Therefore, I want to join the Qingyun Sect and use their power to save her. I don't know if it's possible, and I don't know if you're willing..."

She spoke nervously, telling the whole truth.

Although lying might be more acceptable to the other party.

For example, saying things like admiring the Qingyun Sect or worshipping its power—although Qingluan does admire its strength now, it has nothing to do with her wanting to join the Qingyun Sect.

So it's best to tell the truth and win the other person over with sincerity.

After all, she, Qingluan, is a mature, calm, steady, quick-witted, and honest magical girl.

Qingluan was already somewhat tempted when Shuiling invited her before.

After personally experiencing Shion's power, this idea became even more firm.

Regardless of whether the Qingyun Sect has a way to save her predecessor, at least here, she can study the secrets of Mankai.

No need to worry about the witch coming after you.

It wouldn't be so bad that the Disaster Management Bureau would stop it.

"Go to Beihai and find the person in charge to participate in the sect test."

Following the rules of Bing Tang, Zi Yuan explained the details to the other party before continuing, "The sect test fee is five thousand yuan, cash only."

Incidentally, Bai Mei's four disciples are still not officially recognized disciples of the Qingyun Sect.

Because I have never participated in the sect test, nor have I paid the entry fee.

So there is no salary.

He can only be considered Bai Mei's private disciple, and according to the rules, he cannot mention the name of the Qingyun Sect when he is outside.

However, Bing Tang believed that the requirements for branching into different sects should be lowered, so in her eyes, the Qingyun Sect in Jiangming City was developing quite well.

It's possible that other regions are even worse.

After saying that, Ziyuan left quickly without waiting for Qingluan to reply, who was still in a daze.

These medicinal herbs and magic crystals scattered all over the land are waiting for her to pick; she has no time to waste on them.

Qingluan chased after her for a couple of steps, "Wait, wait a minute, where, where are we going to look?"

However, Ziyuan was too fast and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Qingluan chased after her for two steps before stopping.

What if we can't find the person in charge of the Qingyun Sect? What if we fail the test...?

She quickly suppressed her slight panic.

After thinking about it, Bai Mei should still be in Jiangming City.

You can go find Bai Mei yourself.

I felt relieved.

Just as she was thinking about how to find Bai Mei later, she suddenly heard Iris behind her shout excitedly, "Qingluan, Qingluan, look!"

Looking back, she saw Little White being held in Iris's hand and being casually swung around, and she felt a little unhappy.

Upon seeing Iris holding a magic wand in her other hand, she paused for a moment, then her displeasure vanished instantly. "You, your seed has been restored? You can become a magical girl again?"

"No, I still can't transform, but I can extract my magic armor."

As she said this, Iris took out the seed, the black pollution on it had completely disappeared, and purple flames were burning inside the seed.

These flames are gradually transforming into the blue magic of irises.

"All things lose weight, all things lose weight, all things lose weight!"

After calling for a long time, the seed, though possessing magical power, stirred slightly, but did not immediately emerge to create magical clothing for her.

"Although I still can't transform, I can feel the power of the seed has returned!" Iris revealed a bright smile. "As expected, I am the strongest! Even the Witches' Society's despicable tricks cannot stop me, Iris, in the slightest! The strongest magical girl of the Disaster Management Bureau will never fall to such conspiracies!"

Sniffing, Qingluan rushed over and hugged her friend, "Idiot, you almost really could never be a magical girl again! And you can still laugh!"

"Anyway, even if I really can't transform anymore, there's nothing I can do about it," Iris said cheerfully. "It just shows how despicable the Witches' Guild is. It's not like anyone else did it. Besides, even if I can't transform, I'm still the strongest beautiful girl, Iris. I haven't changed at all."

With that, Iris said confidently, "Iris is Iris, whether I'm a magical girl or not, it doesn't matter. Even without the power of a magical girl, I will still become a hero who saves everyone!"

"Wow!"

The power within the seed surged forth and rushed into the iris!
"Haha, I knew it! It's not that I'm reluctant to part with the power of magical girls, but rather that the power of magical girls is reluctant to part with someone as powerful as me..."

"Lord Iris, transform again!"

However, Iris suddenly stopped laughing halfway through.

Because only half of the magical armor had been generated on her body, the girl with only half of the blue magical armor looked somewhat comical.

Qingluan, standing beside her, couldn't help but laugh. "It suits you perfectly."

"Yeah, right! What is this thing?! It's an insult to me, the strongest beautiful girl! Get out of here right now!"

Seeing the fussing iris, Qingluan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

No matter how carefree and optimistic a magical girl is, losing her seed is like losing half her life.

How could I feel nothing at all?

She absolutely did not want to see Iris secretly wiping away tears in the middle of the night, nor did she want to see Iris pretending to be happy in front of others when she was clearly in pain and heartbroken.

Iris, that's all that matters. May you always remain sunny and confident, and always keep smiling happily.

Qingluan will handle the rest.

Whether it's the Witches' Guild or Mankai's affairs.

If it were Shion, such a powerful magical girl, she could definitely...

"Azure Phoenix? Azure Phoenix?"

Suddenly snapping out of her daze, Qingluan looked at Iris and smiled, "What's wrong?"

"The weather's so nice today, let's go out for barbecue to celebrate!"

"Take a good look around you. The Disaster Management Bureau will be very busy right now, so come and help out."

"I'll refuse any job that's not relevant to me."

"Your refusal is invalid."

"Your refusal is invalid."

Qingluan's tone immediately softened, "Good iris, please help me."

"But I am now the strongest support magical girl of the North Sea Disaster Management Bureau, and I must go eat barbecue right now."

As a mature, calm, steady, quick-witted, honest, and not competitive magical girl, Qingluan gritted her teeth and said, "I'll count you as winning the second time."

Iris, who had walked halfway, immediately ran back and patted Qingluan's hand.

"Deal! My two-time loser! I'll help you out!"

"hateful……"

……

Ruoyun waited until the magical girl from the Disaster Management Bureau left before quietly entering the ruins.

Then they found the mask.

Jiang Motu's mask.

Although I arrived late and don't know what happened, Jiang Motu has probably already left.

Why didn't you come to find me?
Do you feel unqualified as a member of the Holy Church?
Or is this a test for myself?

It's alright, Ruoyun doesn't care.

If Jiang Motu doesn't come looking for me, then I'll go looking for him.

If you've decided to join the Holy Church, you must persevere to the end. Giving up at the slightest setback would render your resolve to say goodbye to your teacher meaningless.

Therefore, all we need to do is keep moving forward.

No matter where Jiang Motu went or what his destination was, she would keep searching.

As long as you keep moving forward, the road will continue to extend... until you reach the sanctuary.

Become, the congregation of the Holy Church.

Or give up being a magical girl.

I only have these two paths...

Therefore, she will absolutely not stop.

"Ruoyun?"

A familiar voice came from behind her. She turned around and saw Shui Ling, holding a flute, smiling broadly in the sunlight. "What are you doing here? Did you also come to ask the Disaster Management Bureau for help? Although you almost died with them, thankfully you survived. Let's go back together. Teacher Bai Mei must be worried sick if she can't find us..."

"I have already left the Qingyun Sect."

Ruoyun slowly put on the tattered mask, faced Shuiling, and stepped back. "I am now a member of the Holy Temple, Ruoyun of the Holy Temple."

"what are you talking about?"

“I’ve already spoken to the teacher.” Ruoyun concealed her expression behind her mask. “Jiang Motu, the Holy Hall Walker, defeated the teacher. I felt there was no future in following the teacher, so I joined the Holy Hall. When you return, the teacher and Qianjing will tell you what happened.”

Shui Ling stood there, seemingly digesting Ruo Yun's words for a while, before saying slowly and deliberately, "You're really planning to quit? You were the one who always insisted that everyone should get along well and become family!"

"That was all my immature self in the past, let's forget about it."

"What's the matter? Are you unhappy with us? Or did someone upset you? Is your teacher not good to you? Why are you suddenly saying such mean things?"

Ruoyun shook her head. "There's nothing wrong with it, it's just that I don't want to keep playing house anymore."

Shui Ling's face finally showed anger: "Do you think we're just playing house?"

"That's how it is for me." Ruoyun turned her back to Shuiling without looking back and left. "We have nothing more to say to each other."

"Don't even think about leaving!"

Waterbell took out her wand, stomped her foot, and unleashed a burst of magic power. "Even if I have to break your legs, I'll take you back!"

"The prologue is the final note!" Waterbell pointed her wand at her friend, both angry and sad. "Play my rhapsody!"

The magic transformed into musical notes and swept over. Ruoyun, with her back to her friend, sighed and drew her pistol.

"Load." The magic note was deflected, and Ruoyun looked up, her voice gradually turning cold beneath her mask. "Safety deactivated."

"Transform!"

　My editor told me I need to try and improve my ranking on the November monthly ticket chart, so I'm letting you all know in advance that I'll be updating four chapters on November 1st, about 20,000 words, which is practically ten chapters. I hope you'll save some monthly tickets for me. I'm working hard to save up chapters and will try to update more on the 1st. I hope you'll all leave me your monthly tickets! I'm so grateful! *bang bang bang*

　　
　
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