Honkai Impact: Starting from Wandering with Kiana

Today is a good day; it's rare that no one was injured or lost any family members.

But why do I feel a sense of desolation and sorrow...?

Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao looked at everyone with a bewildered expression. It should have been a beautiful scene, but why did she only feel loneliness and sorrow in her heart?

Is it because peace is just a fleeting illusion? Is it because this world has already ended? Is it because they will all die in the end, no matter what?

Houraiji Kyushou clenched her fist. After training with Seele, she had become very powerful. Even fighting Raiden Mei's familiar, Kukulkan, might not be a problem for her.

But why does this fist feel so weak when clenched...?

"As expected, I'm still too weak. Even if everyone values ​​me so much... what can someone like me actually accomplish..."

Suddenly, a figure stood in front of Penglai Temple Jiuxiao, and he stretched out his large palm and grasped Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's fist.

A small fist and a large palm make up an even bigger fist.

"If you feel you lack the power to do anything, then try borrowing power from me. I will lend you enough power to overturn the world."

But is it really because of power? Penglai Temple Nine Heavens, what are you confused about? I see no hope in your eyes.

"I...I don't know." Penglai Temple Jiuxiao looked up at Jiuxiao in front of him, his expression filled with confusion and panic.

She couldn't remember her past, forgot who she was, and lost her place to belong.

It was Jiuxiao and Xier who brought her back to the Firemoth, giving her a goal and an ideal.

As a member of the Fire-Chasing Moths, I swear to protect this home with my life.

But everything changed. Her family died before her eyes, the moths that chased the flame disappeared... and even the few remaining people in front of her would eventually perish.

"Brother Jiuxiao, the Fire-Chasing Moth is gone, I..."

Is there really any hope left for this world? Even if we can defeat the Herrscher and remove Death Mark... the world will already be destroyed...

"Yes... the world has been destroyed, so you've given up the will to fight?"

Jiuxiao pondered for a moment, looked up at the death spots in the sky, and then spoke softly to Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple.

"The course of civilization is a history of struggle and tears; no one knows whether tomorrow or death will come first."

Perhaps our final destination will be death as the world is destroyed, returning to infinite nothingness.

However, death is merely the result, not the process.

If we ignore the joys and sorrows, the partings and reunions of life, and only remember the final death... then why are humans born? Why do living beings exist? Why isn't everything just nothingness?

This world has height, width, and length, as well as time, and even more so, our existence.

As long as we still exist, there is still hope!

Do you remember what Bronya once told us? The sunlight desperately tries to shine through the cracks in the dead spots every day, illuminating the earth!

As long as the light remains, the world continues its struggle against fate.

The base of the fire-chasing moth is gone, but the fire-chasing moth is not just a base; it is us who do not give up or run away in the face of suffering.

The light is so fleeting and dazzling; we who try to grasp that light from the depths of the abyss are like moths chasing the flame of hope!

Perhaps we are all destined to die in the end, but death cannot extinguish the spark of hope we pursue.

Since the outcome is already predetermined, then we will write the story of how it happened!

As Jiuxiao spoke, he became more and more animated, while Penglai Temple Jiuxiao gradually fell silent. And unknowingly, one person after another gathered around them.

As Jiuxiao finished speaking and was still reviewing what he had said, deafening applause erupted from the surrounding area.

"Yeah, damn it, we're going to sail back to Changkong City tomorrow and run over the Lawyer!"

"Jiuxiao is right. Cao Dan's life is going to end in death anyway. Tomorrow I'll finish strapping the bombs on her. Even if I don't kill her, I'll still disgust her!"

"We've long since given up on life, let's fight the Herrscher to the death!"

The remaining ordinary people, like the moths chasing the flame, shouted out their lofty ambitions.

"Although it's not very rational and a bit too outrageous, but... rather than dying a cowardly death in some unknown corner, it's better to die a glorious death at the hands of a Herrscher."

"Indeed, Herrschers are gods in a way. It's better to die at the hands of a god than to be devoured by Honkai creatures."

The Gray Moth squad members nearby couldn't help but whisper among themselves. After all, their very existence was about fighting the Honkai, and since their lives were nearing their end, dying in a battle against the Herrscher was a fitting end for them.

Then everyone returned to the Hyperion in a great commotion to prepare weapons and explosives, and then went to Iserline to have her adjust the equipment. Their requirements were all surprisingly consistent: make it as powerful as possible, without considering the safety of the users.

"Uh...ah?" Seele exclaimed in surprise, still not having reacted.

"Wait, wait... something's not right! How did the tone change so much? Weren't we just discussing how to survive a short while ago? How come everyone's suddenly thinking about taking the Herrscher down with them...?"

“Survival is hopeless, it’s a do-or-die battle… It’s time for this war against the Honkai to truly begin.” Bronya nodded and walked towards the Hyperion. It was also time for Iserline to adjust her gun.

"Isn't this too hasty? Big sister, wait for me!"

"Is it hasty? It is a bit... But you're right, the outcome is already decided, so let's make it even bigger!" Himeko rarely showed a smile, patted Jiuxiao on the shoulder, and then walked back to the Hyperion to herself.

"I need to get Iselin to install a self-destruct system on the Hyperion... but I wonder if Iselin can convert those six nuclear reactors into atomic bombs, so we can take Changkong City down with us..."

Upon hearing Ji Zi's self-talk, Jiu Xiao scratched his head as if he were constipated, pulling out a few strands of hair.

"Uh...actually, I just wanted to give you some cynical advice at first...do you believe me?"

"That doesn't matter anymore. Do you still have that Star of Eden that I was given before? Give me a few more... preferably disposable ones, the kind that automatically turn into black holes and explode when thrown out..."

"Ah this..."

(December 12.24th is the birthday of Jiuxiao and Penglaiji Jiuxiao. Happy birthday to them both!)

(Actually, I originally intended to write this as a birthday greeting, but it turned into a story as I wrote it...)

Chapter 299 Christmas Gift (not really) Birthday Gift (yes)

"Uh huh huh~"

Humming a song, Jiu Xiao turned the Honkai creatures he had collected that day into a large birthday cake. Although it didn't taste very good, at least it looked pretty good.

Unfortunately, only Jiu Xiao and Penglaiji Jiu Xiao were at the birthday party; everyone else was busy modifying weapons at Iselin's place.

Today is my birthday, and tomorrow I'll be going to the underworld with Herrscher Mei~

"Happy Birthday, Penglai Temple Jiuxiao!" Jiuxiao held up a cake to celebrate Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's birthday.

Penglai Temple's Nine Heavens happily accepted the cake and then cut it into two pieces.

He held up a piece of paper and handed it to Jiuxiao, smiling as he celebrated Jiuxiao's birthday as well.

"Happy birthday, Brother Jiuxiao!"

"Alright, alright, make a wish now~ What does little sister wish for?"

"A wish..." Penglaiji Jiuxiao thought for a moment, then said with a determined look in his eyes. "There's one! That's to save the world! What about you, brother?"

Jiuxiao had no grand wishes; his wishes were simple and unpretentious.

"If I were still your age, still a boy, my wish would definitely be to save the world..."

"?"

"But I'm all grown up now, a man! All I want to do now is work! Work! Work!"

"????"

Penglai Temple Jiuxiao was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth. She seemed to understand, yet she also seemed not to understand.

"Cough cough cough... I meant I crave a good, exhilarating battle, don't overthink it..."

"Fine, pretend I didn't say anything. Eat early and get some rest; tomorrow's the start of a tough battle."

Jiu Xiao coughed twice to ease the awkwardness. How could he have so easily blurted out his inner thoughts?

"Yes... We will definitely defeat the Herrscher Mei and the others to save the world."

After finishing her cake, Penglai Temple's Nine Heavens tidied up and crawled into bed. Only with sufficient rest could she better prepare for high-intensity battles.

A dozen minutes later, Jiu Xiao quietly opened his eyes and confirmed that Penglai Temple Jiu Xiao had already fallen asleep.

Today is Jiuxiao's birthday, but besides himself and Jiuxiao of Penglai Temple, there's another Jiuxiao out there!

Jiuxiao took out a red bandage, wrapped it around himself, and dressed himself as a Christmas gift before running into the Sacred Mark Space.

Although Apocalypse has a bad temper, once you've slept with someone, they're all his wives!

boom--

Before Jiuxiao could even see Tianqi's face clearly, he was instantly blasted apart by Tianqi's wave of his hand.

"..."

Having been expelled from the Sacred Mark Space, Jiu Xiao lay on his bed, lost in thought. Things weren't as he'd imagined; shouldn't everyone be celebrating their birthdays happily together?

Forget all that fancy stuff, let's just send a cake and a card!

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