The Star Train's Journey Through the Heavens

Chapter 108 Illusion Revealed, Both Sides Show Their Cards

"I consider myself somewhat handsome, but not to the point where people would throw themselves at me. We've only known each other for one day, yet Miss Tingyun is so enthusiastic. It makes me afraid I'm being set up, so I'm instinctively a little wary. I hope Miss Tingyun won't mind," Meng Huaifeng said sincerely.

"Does Brother Huaifeng think I'm that kind of person?" Tingyun asked, her voice tinged with sadness.

“Of course not, but that would be too fast. I prefer to get to know someone slowly. We have plenty of time,” Meng Huaifeng said.

"No need." Tingyun shook her head, wiping away the sad expression on her face, and asked with interest, "I'd like to know, how did you know that?"

"Know what?" Meng Huaifeng asked blankly.

“No need to pretend anymore. I have a skill that allows me to sense other people’s emotions. Everyone else likes me very much, but you, my lord, have been deeply wary of me from the very beginning, especially when I get close to you.” Tingyun slowly walked towards Meng Huaifeng.

Meng Huaifeng took a step back, and Ting Yun took a step closer, until there was nowhere left to retreat.

“Like this, my heart is pounding so hard, but it’s not because of desire, but because of a faint fear mixed with defensiveness. It’s delicious, and also very interesting.” Tingyun leaned forward, her charming face full of mockery, only a foot away from Meng Huaifeng’s face.

She tested him many times on the Star Chariot, and his reactions were quite amusing. After that, she invited him out several more times, so it was basically certain that Meng Huaifeng knew she was the fake Tingyun. As for whether he knew she was Huanlong, that was unclear.

However, since he actually dared to come out to see her alone, he must not know that she is the Great Lord of Annihilation, Huanlong. No one would be that bold.

However, regardless of whether he knew she was Huanlong or not, once he knew she was fake, he couldn't be kept around.

She was also worried that Meng Huaifeng would expose her identity to others, which was why she was so eager to get rid of him quietly. Otherwise, she wouldn't mind playing around with Meng Huaifeng a little longer.

By the way, let's find out the secrets of the pioneering work.

Seeing the mocking smile on Ting Yun's face, Meng Huaifeng sighed: "Why did you have to lay your cards on the table? Couldn't you have kept up the act? You must have had a purpose in infiltrating the Immortal Ship, right? Now that you're attacking me, aren't you afraid of exposing your identity and causing your plan to fail?"

"Don't worry, you won't be exposed. You will return safely." Ting Yunyu breathed out a small flame from her mouth, which floated in front of Meng Huaifeng.

"Soon, your memories, your identity, and your body will all belong entirely to me. In your final moments, is there anything you wish to say to me, young master?" Tingyun asked, as if toying with a mouse.

Since he dared to come out and see me, he probably hasn't told anyone else yet, right?

It's alright to tell him; he'll go back and clarify things in person later.

“I already know you have a problem, yet I still dare to come out to see you. Do you think I would be unprepared?” Meng Huaifeng retorted.

"Oh? I wonder what preparations you have made, young master, so that I may have a look?" Tingyun asked with interest.

Although Meng Huaifeng exuded fear, it was very faint. Given his fate level, which was even lower than that of a Doomsday Beast, would he only feel this little fear if he knew that he was facing the Great Lord of Annihilation?

She doesn't think so.

Then she became somewhat interested in Meng Huaifeng's methods.

She has silently sealed off this place, preventing any sound from getting out, including signals and imaginary energy.

Struggle, please me as much as you like, you insect.

Unfortunately, Tingyun was unaware that there was a method that involved communication via destiny.

She clearly couldn't stop her fate.

Meng Huaifeng instantly sent the location to Ji Zi, Walter, and Dan Heng in his mind.

Help!

"Do you also want to dance?" Meng Huaifeng's lips curled slightly.

Tingyun was somewhat puzzled. What dance?
"Music!" Meng Huaifeng snapped his fingers.

The Song of the Soul, Begin!

The waltz music began.

Meng Huaifeng uncontrollably grabbed Tingyun's hand and placed his other hand on Tingyun's waist.

Tingyun looked bewildered and, equally unable to control her body, obediently handed her hand to Meng Huaifeng.

As the two moved away from the wall following the dance steps, the little ghost fire spewed out by the cloud kept leaping around them.

Meng Huaifeng stepped to the side with his left foot, turned around, and brought his right foot together. Tingyun used her right foot as a pivot and turned with Meng Huaifeng, lying back in Meng Huaifeng's arms.

"Damn it! What's going on? What kind of power is this? Why can even I control it!" Tingyun's eyes blazed with fury as he exclaimed in disbelief.

The strength of the Blessing of Joy on Meng Huaifeng depends entirely on Aha and has nothing to do with Meng Huaifeng. To break free from its control, one must at least be at the same level as Aha.

Meng Huaifeng pulled Tingyun into his arms, and she bounced with a 'duang'.

"I must say, it's very moisturizing." Meng Huaifeng whispered in Tingyun's ear, "Illusory."

Huanlong? He knows he's Huanlong?!

Tingyun blushed and glared at him with murderous intent: "Although I don't know how you did it, don't be so smug. I want to see how long you can control me!"

"You've broken down? I still prefer you calling me 'little brother,' please revert to that. If not, you can call me 'young master.'" Meng Huaifeng was like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water. He had already offended them to death, so what was a little more offense?

"You're dreaming! When the time comes, I will preserve your soul and control your body, so you'll know the consequences of toying with me!" Tingyun frantically urged his destructive power in an attempt to break free of control, but to no avail.

A faint golden light of destruction emanated from Ting Yun, but it was firmly imprisoned within her body, unable to harm Meng Huaifeng in the slightest.

On the contrary, it made Tingyun appear even more sacred and moving.

"Gulp." Meng Huaifeng's throat bobbed.

A drone hurtled through the air, and Himeko, who was about to attack, paused slightly upon seeing this.

"Do you need me to wait until you finish jumping?" Himeko's voice came from the drone.

Himeko kept her distance and dared not approach. She knew the effects of Meng Huaifeng's skills; once she got close and entered the range of Soul Song, she would be controlled like Huanlong.

"Sister Ji Zi, don't make a move here. There's still plenty of time. Fly a little further away and summon me," Meng Huaifeng reminded her.

"I understand," Himeko replied, and flew away into the sky.

It had only been ten seconds since Meng Huaifeng sent her the distress message, and the joyful effect of the Soul Song lasted for thirty seconds, enough for her to fly out of the immortal ship.

Damn it, how did she get here so fast? How did she know?
If he had been following her the whole time, he would have noticed her!
This time we're completely exposed!
I thought I could easily crush a mid-level Fate Walker like a chicken, but I never expected...

The killing intent in Tingyun's eyes grew even stronger.

While continuing to dance uncontrollably with Tingyun, Meng Huaifeng set the animation partner for the map teleportation to Tingyun Huanlong in front of him.

He didn't know which name could take Huanlong away, so he simply set them all up.

With four or five seconds left until the 30-second mark, Himeko's voice rang out from beyond the heavens, resounding throughout the entire Starship Sea.

"who?"

"brush!"

Meng Huaifeng and Ting Yun disappeared from their original spot and appeared in outer space.

"Since you asked the question sincerely."

"Then we will tell you with great mercy."

"To prevent the world from being destroyed."

"To protect world peace."

"Upholding justice with love and truth."

"A cute and charming decent character."

"Illusion."

"Meng Huaifeng." "We are nameless travelers traversing the Milky Way."

"White hole, the white one is waiting for us tomorrow!"

A tiny will-o'-the-wisp emerged between the two of them, flickering briefly.

Having just finished an awkward dance, and now having to strike such a childish pose, Huanlong felt that he had completely lost face as the Great Lord of Annihilation.

During the forced animation, Himeko is unable to move and must watch the entire animation.

"Crack, snap, snap."

Himeko clapped her hands in a very gracious gesture.

Meng Huaifeng retreated quickly.

However, it was too late. Huanlong's palm, imbued with destructive power, slammed heavily onto Meng Huaifeng.

Himeko was farther away than Genryu and weaker, so she couldn't stop him in time.

"Ong!"

A barrier unfolded from Meng Huaifeng's body. The shield that Ji Zi said could withstand several attacks from the envoy actually cracked with a single blow under Huanlong's furious attack!
Meng Huaifeng was sent flying, and Ji Zi quickly stopped the furious Huanlong.

The space-based orbital cannons, monomolecular saws, drones, and various other firepower, already deployed, were unleashed upon Huanlong with the support of the pioneering power.

Himeko managed to hold her own against Illusion for a brief moment before the drones began to break down, putting Himeko at a disadvantage.

Fortunately, Danheng and Walter also arrived, followed by Jingyuan.

A giant water dragon rushed towards Huanlong, and behind it, a black hole rapidly formed.

Huanlong's expression changed. These three people were all top-tier Destiny Walkers, plus Jingyuan, the Hunting Order Envoy.

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

Huanlong instantly felt the urge to retreat. She hadn't gotten what she wanted yet, and now was not the time to fight them head-on.

This identity has been exposed, and this body is useless now.

Without hesitation, Huanlong broke free from Tingyun's body, transforming into an invisible and intangible flame that plummeted towards the immortal ship.

"You've gained the upper hand this time, but this game isn't over yet. The real showdown is about to begin. Meng Huaifeng, I'll remember you. Live in fear from now on until I come after you!"

Huanlong, who left behind his last words, vanished without a trace.

"Hiding its head and tail, cowardly as a mouse, running away before even fighting—is this the Destruction Lord? This general has truly broadened my horizons," Jing Yun said loudly.

However, without making a sound, Huanlong really slipped away without hesitation.

"Huaifeng, are you alright?" Dan Hengfei flew to Meng Huaifeng's side and asked with concern.

"It's alright, Sister Ji's protective gear is quite reliable," Meng Huaifeng said, still a little shaken.

"What did you do to her that made her hate you so much?" Danheng asked curiously.

"It has nothing to do with me, it's all Aha's fault, I didn't want it to happen either." Meng Huaifeng shrugged, then said with a bitter face, "This is troublesome, we've been targeted by a Great Lord of Annihilation."

"Young friend Huaifeng, rest assured, you have provided the Immortal Ship with such important information and have been of great help. The Immortal Ship will certainly protect your safety. During this period, you may stay temporarily in the Divine Strategy Mansion," Jing Yuan assured him.

"Thank you for your kindness, General, but it's not necessary. With Sister Ji's help and my own methods, I can protect myself and hold out until everyone arrives," Meng Huaifeng refused. He didn't want to stay in one place like he was in prison.

"The Starry Sky Train is truly full of talented people; I'm quite envious," Jing Yuan remarked. "With such weak strength, how could they be so confident in holding out against the Envoy for so long? Why doesn't the Immortal Ship have such talent?"
Moreover, as soon as Ji Zi and the others made their move, Jing Yuan sensed that the three of them were actually comparable to the Five Heroes of the Clouds from hundreds of years ago.

Keep in mind that there are only a few people in the train crew, and think about the current state of the Immortal Ship. Apart from Fu Xuan, he is the only one holding it up. All the other promising individuals have not yet matured, so it can be said that there is a lack of successors.

"General Jingyuan is joking. The Immortal Ship has traversed the universe for thousands of years, with countless powerful beings. How can the current train compare?" Ji Zi said neither arrogantly nor humbly.

“Huanlong’s identity has been exposed, and I wonder where he has hidden himself again. It seems that the previous trap plan is no longer useful,” Jing Yuan said, frowning.

Fortunately, the plan has only just begun and has not yet been fully implemented, so no losses have been incurred.

However, Fu Qing is probably going to cause trouble again. By now, the project should be finished by working overtime.

I should inform her as soon as possible. Jingyuan thought with a headache.

"I'm truly sorry, General Jingyuan, I never expected Huanlong to attack me directly," Meng Huaifeng said helplessly.

“Not at all. We can’t just let you surrender without a fight. Knowing in advance that one of the Immortal Ship’s enemies is a Great Lord of Annihilation is already enough for the Immortal Ship. May I ask if you could explain the details of what happened?” Jing Yuan said.

“Okay.” Meng Huaifeng nodded.

“This is not the place to talk. Please follow me,” Jing Yuan invited.

"I'll head back to the train now. Danheng, since your ban has been lifted, go with Himeko and the others. It'll be good to keep an eye on the hidden Huanlong," Walter said.

"Mm." Dan Heng nodded.

"Isn't Mr. Walter coming along?" Jing Yuan asked.

“Trains also need human protection,” Walter said.

Although the train is protected by the power of pioneering and is extremely sturdy, its strength is limited if it is not controlled by anyone, and a powerful Fate Walker would be able to damage it.

With Walter around, even Illusion wouldn't be able to easily destroy the train.

Walter returned to the train, while the others, led by Jingyuan, headed towards the Shence Mansion. Himeko, on the other hand, took the body of Tingyun, which had been abandoned by Huanlong.

"Jing Yuan, I just finished making a plan, and you say it's no longer needed? You'd better give me a reasonable explanation, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

As soon as they entered the Shence Mansion, they heard an angry voice, like that of a little lion.

Fu Xuan's projection was standing with his hands on his hips, looking menacingly at Jing Yuan, who was leading the way.

The train crew then came into Fu Xuan's view. Fu Xuan was slightly taken aback and immediately put away his aggressive demeanor.

"Fellow members of the train crew, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Fu Xuan, one of the Six Emperors of the Immortal Ship, the Grand Diviner of the Grand Divination Bureau." Fu Xuan greeted them, though he felt a slight anger in his heart.

Damn it, it's all Jing Yuan's fault. He arranged so many tasks but forgot to do a divination beforehand. I never expected to meet him at this time, making me so embarrassed.

"I've invited someone here to explain things to Fu Qing, haven't I? Please calm down and don't be impolite in front of our guest," Jing Yuan said with a smile.

Fu Xuan glared at Jing Yuan, then walked up to Meng Huaifeng and said in a friendly manner, "This is our second meeting. The Taibu Si has verified everything you said. On behalf of Luofu, I thank Mr. Meng Huaifeng for his help."

"You're too kind, Lord Fu Xuan. Just don't be angry with me later." Meng Huaifeng rubbed his nose.

“You are a distinguished guest of the Immortal Ship and have done it a favor. How could I possibly be angry with you? Please speak your mind,” Fu Xuan said.

Meng Huaifeng removed some things that couldn't be said and told the whole story of what happened between him and Huanlong.

Himeko suddenly realized why she was so impatient; it turned out she was afraid of her identity being exposed. She hadn't expected Himeko to have the ability to sense emotions.

However, she probably didn't expect that Huaifeng knew so much and acted so quickly, exposing her secrets the moment he was out of her sight.

"It can sense emotions, manipulate others into puppets, and possess energy flames, which reminds me of an energy life form on the Immortal Ship, Suiyang," Fu Xuan said.

"It seems that Huanlong's true form is Suiyang. I never expected that the Suiyang clan would produce a Commander." Jingyuan recalled the appearance of the flames after Huanlong left Tingyun's body and concluded.

"Although Huanlong was exposed this time, preventing us from setting traps and putting both sides in the open, we now know the details of Huanlong's true form, allowing us to make targeted preparations. It can be said that there are both advantages and disadvantages. The Ten Kings Division is best at dealing with Suiyang, so it seems we will have to ask the judges of the Ten Kings Division to join us this time," Jing Yuan said.

Meng Huaifeng scratched his head. He had known for a long time that Huanlong was Suiyang, but because Huanlong had not shown Suiyang's methods much, and he had spent more than two years in Douluo Continent, he had become somewhat negligent and forgotten about this matter.

Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. Let's just pretend we just found out.

(End of this chapter)