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

It was an ordinary scene: on a sunny day with clear skies, Karen smiled and used a cloth to wipe the sweat from the blond man's forehead.

They became no different from ordinary people, like poets who retreated to the mountains. A few years later, Otto and Karen had a daughter named Theresa Apocalypse.

Theresa was a child who inherited Kallen's gentleness and Otto's intelligence. Her blue eyes and white hair were exactly like Kallen's. Since Theresa's birth, Otto Apocalypse cherished her and doted on her immensely.

The blond man's face was smeared with cream from the white-haired girl's hand, making him look somewhat disheveled compared to his usual elegant appearance. Yet, the man laughed happily with the girl, a gentle and joyful smile.

Karen, holding a plate, watched the two bickering from behind with a hint of annoyance, but the corners of her lips couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

In the end, the two grew old together.

The game ended with a short cutscene.

The girl took a deep breath in relief; this game was practically an extremely long and demanding exam.

However, the sense of accomplishment from achieving the true ending still made Fu Hua feel that it was well worth the price.

She truly deserves the title of "Grinding Master" in the gaming world.

Meanwhile, Su Qing'an, listening to the melody still playing at the end of the CG, was lost in thought and couldn't help but think...

Is this Otto Apocalypse's dream?

Was there ever a moment when he felt that neither the collapse nor the future of humanity mattered?

He could discard principles and responsibilities as if they were worthless, and whether the world was at war or at peace was irrelevant to him.

Even a long lifespan was a burden to him.

For him, dying of old age with Kallen Kaslana would be enough.

Even a man like him can inevitably lose something important.

So he has lived from five hundred years ago to the present, like an empty ghost who has lost everything.

He was a selfish, cold-hearted, and ruthless bishop of Destiny.

And what has sustained this man through five hundred years of solitary journey is nothing but that vague and unrealistic delusion.

Revive Kallen Kaslana.

As a result, this once somewhat timid boy underwent a complete transformation, as if he had been reborn into the world bathed in the flames of hell.

He abandoned most of his humanity, gained the vastness of the void, and also immortality and power.

At the same time, he lost his cowardice. He lost his fear.

And so it was lost, Karen Kaslana.

Then the boy who once simply loved watching the white-haired girl smile has become the current Bishop of Destiny, who has ruled the world for five hundred years and stands above all sovereign nations.

Otto Apocalypse.

Was this outcome caused by the collapse of civilization or by humanity?

9. The Immortal Lord desires the Golden Legend.

"Ring ring ring".

The ringing made Fu Hua put down the controller. She took her phone out of her bag and calmly turned off the ringer.

"This is the alarm I set to remind me to do something very important on time," Fu Hua explained to Su Qing'an in a serious tone.

"Ring ring..." Just after the girl finished speaking, Su Qing'an's phone rang.

The two ringtones were less than ten seconds apart. Su Qing'an chuckled and turned off the ringtone. It was the ringtone he had set yesterday so that he could log in on time to draw cards.

"So the important thing you mentioned is launching the new pool for Houmu Fantasy?" the boy said, looking at Fu Hua with a wistful expression.

The air seemed to fall silent for a moment, but then the immortal master calmly clicked on the game icon without changing his expression and said:

"...As a martial artist, one must be wholehearted in everything one does, even when it comes to drawing cards, one should be on high alert."

To prepare for this gacha pull, this hardcore player not only completed all the events that could extract crystals, but also maxed out her monthly spending limit based on her age.

Yes, this age refers to the age on the ID card.

"Then let's see who can draw it first."

While casually saying this, Su Qing'an also opened the game. His game skills and dedication were only at the average level, and even his luck in drawing cards was only slightly better than average.

Because there is no pity system in this game, he seems to have spent a lot of money on it in the past. However, he has become much more laid-back about the game recently. Except for major events such as the release of a new pool, he spends half an hour every day after logging in to use up his stamina, and then finishes his daily tasks.

In a sense, this can be considered the retirement stage in the game.

Compared to Fu Hua's high level of training, he's like a salted fish.

"I accept this challenge, but I will be the victor. I have been working hard for three months straight to prepare for this day. There is a Chinese proverb that says, 'Where there's a will, there's a way.' I will not lose."

The girl seemed to take Su Qing'an's casual remark to heart. The crystals she had saved up were enough to make her a hero among hoarders, a terrifying number sufficient for three hundred consecutive draws.

There is no pity system in Houmu Fantasy, but the probability of getting the desired item increases with each draw. According to mathematical probability calculations, a normal person can get the desired item within 100 draws.

Fu Hua possesses three times more crystal reserves than that claim, so tell me how she could possibly lose?

If she draws fast enough, Su Qing'an will undoubtedly lose.

Without hesitation, the girl boldly clicked on the ten-pull at the start.

【Houmu Treasure o10】

"No problem, this is just a mat, a sign that it's about to be shipped." Fu Hua said confidently, her fair face full of calm and composure.

"Hua, your luck is a bit bad." Seeing the scene on her phone, Su Qing'an couldn't suppress her urge to complain.

If it's Kiana, you can basically get her on the fifth single pull; the other person is practically the purest-blooded European among Europeans.

Su Qing'an's luck was naturally much worse than Kiana's, but still a little better than that of an average person.

He might be able to get a shipment that would normally take a hundred shots in just fifty or sixty.

After seeing the girl calmly point out fifty blue and white lights, using himself as a benchmark, Su Qing'an's eyes now held pity as he looked at Fu Hua.

Despite her fair complexion, when drawing cards, her face seemed to be filled with dark energy, as if a storm cloud had descended upon her.

Finally, on the 298th shot, a dazzling golden light appeared on the phone screen.

The girl's serious expression seemed to have softened considerably. The unintentional pursing of her lips that she had made earlier had disappeared, and the corners of her lips turned up, clearly indicating that she was starting to feel happier.

Su Qing'an, who had refrained from drawing cards to accommodate Fu Hua's mindset, breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sense of shared relief.

When the immortal lady drew her 101st shot, each additional shot seemed to add an African mark to her fair, smooth skin.

The golden light dissipated.

It is indeed a five-star weapon.

However, it's crooked.

If you draw a five-star weapon, there's only a 10% chance it's not a featured weapon, and Fu Hua unfortunately ran into that probability.

Su Qing'an could now understand why she had been saving up crystals for so long, because with the girl's luck, it would have been impossible to get any good crystals without doing so.

Even after saving up crystals for three months, the previously calm and collected Immortal Lord still suffered a major failure when drawing cards.

Su Qing'an could tell from the subtle details that the girl was somewhat disappointed. It was like a change in atmosphere, even though her expression didn't show any disappointment and she remained calm.

But it gives the impression of a wilted flower with its leaves drooping listlessly.

To be more specific, it's a grayscale effect, similar to that in comics.

The immortal lost his smile.

The serious and meticulous girl's demeanor was unexpectedly endearing to Su Qing'an, but on top of that, he also felt a subtle sense of pity.

"...There's a saying in China: 'Man proposes, God disposes.' And sometimes, shipwrecks are inevitable." After a moment of silence, Fu Hua adjusted his glasses and said this.

"...That's how it is with gambler pools that don't have a pity system. Next time I'll have Kiana help you with the pulls. She's lucky with these pools; she can get it in 50...50 pulls."

To avoid causing Hua too much disappointment, Su Qing'an thoughtfully added an extra zero to the number.

"Your crystals should last for about three more draws. Want me to help you? You might get it. You've already used 298 draws, so the chances of getting it now shouldn't be low."

As she offered words of comfort that she herself didn't believe, Su Qing'an felt as if she were soothing a disappointed cat that couldn't eat dried fish because of its bad teeth.

The girl hesitated for a moment, then nodded her chin.

The realm of gacha pulls is like a purgatory filled with demons. Fu Hua refused to step into this realm for a short time, but it was true that Su Qing'an said the probability had increased. If she delayed until the next gacha pool, the current gacha pull rate would be reset to zero.

In that case, letting Su Qing'an draw cards is indeed not a bad choice.

So Fu Hua handed over the phone.

Su Qing'an took the phone and tapped it lightly.

Immediately, a dazzling golden light burst forth, which in the girl's eyes was like the dawn of the rising and setting sun.

[Golden Legend]

It's not crooked.

The Immortal Lord has successfully shipped the goods.

"...Ah, it's out." For some reason, Su Qing'an felt inexplicably awkward. Although the probability of drawing it now was not low, what was with this stark contrast between an African chief and a European dog?

However, Fu Hua didn't care at all. Her eyes were fixed on the weapon that was slowly rotating in the golden light. She looked like a kitten that had seen a catnip, but her strong willpower made the girl's love and joy show without her showing it.

"Why don't we just finish smoking it all?" he asked.

Fu Hua nodded indifferently upon hearing this. She had already drawn the weapon she wanted, so it didn't matter if Su Qing'an used up all the remaining crystals.

So Su Qing'an drew another shot.

The familiar golden light shone brightly.

[Golden Legend]

Moreover, she obtained a weapon that Fu Hua had never had before from the featured banner.

"???" The boy used his last crystal for a single draw, his face expressionless.

[Golden Legend]

It's still a weapon that Fu Hua has never used before.

Su Qing'an's three shots completely transformed Fu Hua's dismal record as the ultimate African chieftain into a normal person's achievement.