Honkai Impact: Star Railway: I'm really not a Star God!

Chaos is the defining characteristic of this planet.

The collapse of faith led to endless wars, and no one knows... how the world came to be like this.

They once shared a common faith, but why... did things turn out this way...?

"Is it finally... coming to an end...?"

Looking at the vintage pistol beside him, he gave a bitter smile.

This world has been embroiled in civil war for so many years... Whenever someone tries to propose peace, they are inexplicably and tragically killed that very night...

It's as if God is warning the people of this world that they must please Him through war, and only the ultimate victor will gain eternal life.

Prolonged wars lead to economic recession, followed by technological decline.

Many researchers were forced to take up arms, and in addition... scientific research also requires a relatively stable environment and sufficient research funding.

Gazing at the overwhelming antimatter fleet, he closed his eyes and reflected on his life.

I don't know when it started... all that's left is despair.

boom!

......

"How did the talks go?"

Looking at Cocolia and Bronya walking out of the tent, Ling Kong asked.

"The talks went well; at least Jepard has accepted the current situation."

"Including the fact that the High Guardians concealed the truth about the Star Core?"

"Including, but Jeppard didn't care. As expected of the Landau family, over the years, the Landau family... has always been Belloberg's... strongest shield. This time, he chose to stay here and not go with us."

With a wistful air, Cocolia said with emotion, "How long has it been since I had a proper chat with Hilva, and what about Pella? Once she steps down as High Guardian... will their relationship ever be the same again?"

"Are there still any problems? If there are no problems, we can prepare to set off. There are countless restless spirits here. On the other side of the rift lies an unknown world, filling this land with despair and regret. But today, all of that will end."

Like an impromptu speech to boost morale before setting off, Lingkong headed towards Yongdong Ridge on his own.

Seeing this, Xingxiang seemed to be encouraged and roared along with him.

"Go, go, go!"

"Phew, the mission is finally coming to an end. I've been waiting for so long."

"We still need to be careful and pay attention to safety."

Cocolia and her two companions had long been accustomed to the optimistic attitude of these four outsiders. Perhaps it was because they had not seen hope in this world for too long that they could not be so optimistic.

However... a wildfire called hope quietly ignited in their hearts.

......

The wind was biting cold, and the earth was covered with ice and snow.

A road leading to the mountaintop was blocked by a blizzard, making it extremely treacherous. The increasingly low temperature made March 7th rub his arms to keep warm.

"It's getting colder and colder here...! The little bit of pioneering power we have is no longer enough to withstand the low temperatures."

"This means we are getting closer to the star's core... closer to the center of the cold wave."

The white snowflakes danced mercilessly in the air, and the biting cold wind blew harshly against every face that moved forward.

The cold air was almost frozen solid, and every breath carried a pungent chill.

Soon, the seven people arrived at the huge crevice, where the path to the top was cut off in half.

This terrifying crack seemed to have absorbed all the energy from the other cracks in the Belloberg and combined them together.

"Have we finally arrived...? It feels so cold... How did the previous exploration team get here?"

Blocked from moving forward, March 7th hadn't come up with a solution yet, so he asked out of curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Cocolia, who was already used to the cold, replied.

"The Silvermane Iron Guard has a special heating system. The essence accumulated over hundreds of years of fighting against cold waves can dispel the cold to a certain extent."

"Is it like an upgraded version of a geothermal heater?"

Danheng asked curiously.

"The Snow-Illuminating Lamp Furnace is an upgrade in every way, except that it is as inconvenient to carry as the Earth Core Heater, but its energy consumption is equally terrifying."

"I see."

Nodding, Danheng continued to study how to move forward.

Although you could choose to climb up, it's not a suitable option.

It would be pathetic if a group of people had to resort to rock climbing to solve the problem of the star core.

Suddenly, he remembered someone's ability in the team, so he immediately turned around and said to Ling Kong.

"Lingkong, can you teleport us there?"

He raised an eyebrow and looked at Dan Heng in surprise.

Unexpectedly, he took the initiative to speak.

"Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you—"

"Don't be sad! Get through this!"

She stepped directly into the air and glared at Ling Kong with her chubby cheeks.

"Is this how you ask for favors? It's absolutely disheartening. But a good man doesn't argue with a woman, fine!"

With a snap of his fingers, a passage appeared on the rock wall. The group went in and found themselves on the other side of the crevice a second later.

Now, we're just a little bit away from the star core at the summit...

Meanwhile, on the Star Train, Walter leaned against the window, bored, gazing at the vast expanse of white planets below.

I really want to go shopping...

No matter what... he was still an animation storyboard artist, and deep down he had some passion.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, and he immediately shouted.

"Himeko! Can you sense... something's wrong? This crack... is expanding at an incredibly rapid pace..."

Chapter 82 Destruction at the Spiritual Level, the Annihilation of the Great Monarch

"Destruction...destruction...destruction..."

The whispers of the star core echoed continuously in this space.

It dared not extend its senses, only focusing its gaze on the mountaintop, no longer looking around.

One more look... and it'll explode...

The sheer pressure of that one glance almost shattered it into pieces on the spot.

It can only continue to strengthen its defenses and use all its strength to widen the crack.

The rifts created by the star core connect to unknown worlds. It can control most monsters, but there are some extremely special beings that it cannot control.

It can only hope that the spatial tunnel torn open by the rift can provide some help, even if it exceeds its control limits. As long as it can fight against that monster, it will all be worth it.

At least this planet is destined for destruction.

Suddenly, the surface of the star core trembled violently, and an irrepressible joy erupted from its surface.

The immense power distorted the surrounding space, and from the darkness, an extreme destructive force was transmitted into the star core, accompanied by a faint, almost imperceptible sound.

"Expand it...to welcome...the coming of destruction..."

As if sensing something amusing, the low murmur gave way to a strange laugh.

"Hehehe... Original sin? Interesting... I really want to know... what kind of expression will you have when you, who have just gained hope, look at your crushed hope?"

Using the star core as a medium, the eerie laughter grew louder and louder, spreading throughout Belloberg at an unimaginable speed.

Almost simultaneously, a voice arose in everyone's heart.

That is... their beliefs deceived them.

Speculation, doubt, and anger regarding faith.

However, this was only the first step. A second round of eerie laughter rang out, and a new voice told them.

The person in front of you... may not be trustworthy.

In an instant, trust collapsed. Everyone looked around in shock and suspicion, as if everyone was a thug about to attack. If they didn't want to be killed, the only option was to strike first.

In the upper section of Belloberg... a venerable believer stared blankly at the shattered book in his hand.

This... records the beliefs of the city builders, and the guardian star god...

It is his spiritual pillar.

The moment the laughter rang out, the book in his hand emitted specks of light, enveloping his body in a thin, transparent protective film.

Just when he thought his protection had arrived, a second wave of laughter shattered that protective barrier. The unbearable laughter pierced his eardrums, and the pain made him howl incessantly on the ground.

But he still devoutly picked up the books that had fallen to the ground.

The next moment, the laughter seemed intentional, and his mental support was torn apart page by page. He could only watch helplessly as it all happened, unable even to close his eyes.

"The guardian... has long abandoned you... The star god you worship... has never paid attention to you... You... are nothing but lowly ants..."

"No...it's impossible...the protection...will shelter us..."

Seemingly used to this scene, he let out a disdainful laugh.

"Tch... How boring. What if... you, who uphold the faith, did the most contrary thing to the faith?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the believer who was being protected was grabbed by the throat by a tremendous force and slowly lifted off the ground. In the void, a destructive power was injected into his body.

An excruciating pain, like being eaten away by a thousand ants, spread throughout his body; destruction, after all, was destruction.

To gain power from destruction, one must embrace destruction in order to be reborn.

But... he couldn't control any of this until the sharp horn pierced his skull. His heart had long since vanished due to the annihilation effect, replaced by an antimatter core flowing with destructive power.