Regarding the question of whether one thousand lives are enough to beat Honkai Impact 3rd.

Meanwhile, the Heavy Rabbit 19C, which also serves as a vehicle, automatically deploys floating cannons as part of its internal weapon system.

With a deafening roar, countless miniature missiles, almost perfectly replicating the trajectory of Kiana's previous shot, slammed into the two Emperor-class Honkai Beasts.

Immediately, flames mixed with a violent explosion erupted from their interiors!

Almost instantly, the endless heat seemed to devour the Honkai energy and melt Ganesha and Parvati, who were creations of Honkai energy.

All the bullets Kiana fired before were specially processed incendiary agents. The effect of a single dose was probably enough to set a mountain on fire. And the girl had used more than a hundred of them on her.

Moreover, this combustion agent has a unique feature: it can act as an excellent combustion accelerant in a certain proportion, and during the process of accelerating combustion, it will inevitably cause a violent explosion.

Kiana's previous actions were all for planting gunpowder, while Bronya was one of the instigators who lit the fuse.

Himeko Murata and Mei Raiden naturally took on the responsibility of finishing off the remaining enemies.

Yes, finishing off the enemy.

Assuming this place is a normal environment, Parvati and Ganesha should be dead beyond any doubt, but the Nine Netherworlds located inside Chi You's body cannot be viewed by common sense.

In fact, their decision was correct.

Two core-like purple crystals continuously gave birth to new shells as they burned in the flames, and this was the real bridge that allowed the two Honkai Beasts to receive continuous support from the Honkai energy tributaries.

Himeko's greatsword and Mei's katana struck down the remaining threats, eliminating the threat.

The crystal wasn't as hard as expected; cutting it felt like slicing through steel, without the difficulty Raiden Mei had imagined. She couldn't help but smile as she looked at the red-haired woman beside her.

The battle is over.

The purple crystals that fell to the ground materialized into a large amount of Honkai energy mist, which was eventually submerged and carried away by the even larger Honkai energy river, disappearing completely.

It was as if it were announcing the complete defeat of the Emperor-class Honkai Beast.

Despite all the negative factors, the Valkyries from Saint Freya ultimately succeeded in killing the two Emperor-class Honkai Beasts.

Such an impressive record is unlikely to be made public; the report after returning will probably require some minor revisions.

Even if you remove Parvati, it would still be a very good resume.

Himeko Murata habitually considered the future of these children. Looking at their excited and restless expressions, she felt her physical fatigue ease considerably.

Sato Yuno looked at Himeko with concern. During the previous cover operations, Himeko Murata, as the captain, was always at the forefront.

According to her, neither Mei, who wields a katana, nor Kiana, who is used to fighting with a gun, is more suitable for the front lines than her.

Besides, she's a teacher and a team leader.

These responsibilities are seen as a given by women.

She looked at the blood slowly trickling down the woman's forehead and asked softly:

"Himeko-sensei, shall I treat your injuries?"

The red-haired woman smiled and waved her hand, saying:

"Yuno must be very tired, right? The powers of a pseudo-Herrscher can't be used indiscriminately. You should rest first. My little injury is nothing."

Seemingly sensing that the girl wanted to say something more, Himeko continued:

"Now is not the time to rest; we must complete the task first."

She looked at the Xuanyuan Sword on the altar, one foot already stepping onto the stairs.

No one understands how the natural holy mark exists. Perhaps it is hidden in the Xuanyuan Sword. This possibility is not nonexistent, and is even quite high.

Therefore, getting it might be equivalent to completing the task.

The Honkai energy surging like a tide underground also made Himeko uneasy, and she was eager to lead her students away from this dangerous place.

If this place really collapses, I certainly wouldn't be able to protect them with my own abilities.

Therefore, efficiency must be improved to avoid such situations from being discovered.

Then Himeko's forward movement was stopped by Sato Yuno, who suggested:

"Himeko-sensei, wait a minute."

"Let me use my vines to probe first and see if there are any strange traps."

"If it's the same formation as before, it will be terrible, and it will waste even more time."

The woman paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

This is a very reasonable and cautious request; in fact, it is exactly what Himeko has always taught them, so naturally she would not refuse.

Under the girl's direction, the vines spread to every corner of the square, gradually reaching the altar...

In truth, Sato Yuno knew that the possibility of a trap similar to an array was not high. During the intense battle before, they had not paid any attention to the lingering effects of the possible traps on the ground, but in fact, nothing unusual happened.

This was also the reason why Himeko planned to go forward directly, but the girl's hidden caution made her very wary of the mist and beams of light on the altar.

The vines gradually reached the center of the altar, and finally passed through the mist and beams of light without any hindrance or damage.

Sato Yuno's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

not enough.

If her powers hadn't been so strained that she was almost unable to create plants, she would have considered plowing the ground and hoeing the Xuanyuan Sword over directly.

As Principal Theresa said, be careful when you're out and about.

Immediately, vines coiled around the brass blade of the Xuanyuan Sword like snakes.

There's still no response, so it seems there's no problem.

The girl secretly tried to see if she could use her strength to pull one side of the vine and slowly retract it to pull out the Xuanyuan Sword and take it away.

Although she felt there was no problem, she would avoid using her hands to pick it up if possible.

Just as she was about to subconsciously increase the force of her power, a sharp phantom pain flashed through her mind.

Damn it, damn it, damn it! Why now of all times!

The collapsed consciousness almost showed signs of reconnecting, causing her powers to instantly spiral out of control. The vines covering the ground withered and died, with most of them dying directly.

Raiden Mei frowned, hugged the somewhat exhausted girl, and said:

"Yuno! You can't force yourself to use your powers anymore."

Kiana and Bronya both gave her worried looks, and Himeko smiled and ruffled her soft purple hair, saying:

"Yuno, you should get some rest. You've already worked very hard today."

As the woman spoke, she turned and stepped onto the altar. This time, because of Yuno's probing, she didn't hesitate much and stepped over the misty light.

She stepped forward, and then grasped the Xuanyuan Sword.

156. Sato Yuno chose to push beyond her limits.

As her hand touched the hilt of the sword, Himeko Murata heard a sneer in a low voice.

It's finally here... I've been waiting for so long, so very long...

Immediately, the woman's consciousness fell silent in a sea of ​​illusion.

Whose voice is that?

Not important anymore.

Like a revolving lantern, everything from the past surged forth like a tide, dragging the woman into that rosy youth. All the things she had visited and experienced were broken down into trivialities, completely overwhelming her self.

The remnant soul sealed within the Xuanyuan Sword accumulated negative emotions over thousands of years. The soul, once named Ji Xuanyuan, only shared a little of this with Ji Zi, causing her to lose her mind.

With a soul essence three times that of an ordinary person, Su Qing'an can withstand the emotional tides of the Ksitigarbha Soul for tens of thousands of years.

But for Himeko Murata, even with unwavering will, she cannot change the existence of the upper limit.

And so the woman seemed to return to her teenage years. She would hurriedly cover up her daydreaming in class, she would chat with her friends after class about the future with laughter, she would worry about some small problems, yet she was happy to do so.

Life at that time was full of changes and uncertainties. She was still young and walking on an unknown road, not knowing where the future would lead.

The cycle of reincarnation repeats itself, and in this dream that is not an illusion, the woman will forever possess those rosy moments.

Perhaps it's better to just let things fall apart; maybe this choice is a gentler ending for Himeko Murata...

outside world.

In an instant, an immense and suffocating amount of Honkai energy swept across the center of the altar like a storm.

Almost simultaneously with the start of the storm, the group was nearly swept away by the dangerous current.

Kiana gritted her teeth, her fingers sinking into the ground, the fair skin between her fingers chafed and bleeding, turning a glaring crimson.

While she managed to steady herself, she managed to grab Sato Yuno's hand at the moment the crisis occurred.

Kiana's innate superhuman strength and the ruthlessness honed during her wanderings allowed her to stay put. She struggled to open her eyes, the sharp, piercing sensation in her sensitive optic nerves.

But the girl gritted her teeth and stared intently at what was happening in the center of the altar. As if oblivious to her pain, she strained to shout:

"Himeko-sensei!"

The center of the altar was obscured by a massive beam of light and a gust of wind, and the girl's voice was torn into a faint whisper in the storm, destined to receive no response.

Bronya was saved from being swept away by the storm thanks to her Heavy Bunny. She also used her high-speed reflexes and judgment to transform the Heavy Bunny into a heavy shield and forcefully slam it into the ground.

Two mechanical arms encircled Mei and Bronya, preventing them from being affected by the aftershocks of the storm.

The little girl asked:

"Mei-neechan, are you alright?"

Mei had already adapted to the abrupt change in the situation, and she asked:

"I'm fine, are they alright?"

Bronya glanced sideways and, seeing that Kiana and Yuno Sato hadn't been swept away, said with some relief:

"Idiot Kiana's voice is still so energetic, she should be fine. It's just that Yuno-nee will have to work hard."

Raiden Mei's expression, which had just relaxed, gradually turned serious. She said:

"What exactly happened at the altar?"

Bronya said:

"Sister Mei, all the Honkai energy that had been flowing in and disappeared before has been poured into the center of the altar all at once. This storm has directly increased the concentration of Honkai energy in the environment here."