Honkai Impact 3rd: Chiyou's Survival Guide

Back in the present, Fu Hua walked into the town at the foot of Mount Taixu and immediately sensed the familiar yet unfamiliar fluctuations of the formation. She approached, but the formation didn't deny her entry. The next moment, Fu Hua saw something hidden within the formation. On the table, facing Mount Taixu, the Cangxuan Book lay peacefully asleep.

"Is this... the Cang Xuan Book?" Seeing the Cang Xuan Book before her, Fu Hua felt a sense of familiarity, yet she had little impression of this little creature. In her fragmented memories, Fu Hua vaguely remembered that the armed puppet before her was created to take care of herself. At that time, it seemed that a lively girl had teased her about her cooking skills... "Yes, I probably couldn't cook a long time ago."

Fu Hua covered her head with her hands in discomfort, as if this would help her regain her lost memories. However, in the end, Fu Hua still could not recall the past.

"By the way, when did I learn cooking? It seemed like it was to fill my stomach better..." Fu Hua lowered his head and looked at the Cang Xuan Book, thinking.

"I think I know this little girl. Let's take her back to Taixu Mountain first."

Fu Hua gently picked up the Cang Xuan Book, which had fallen into a deep sleep due to the exhaustion of energy, and walked towards Taixu Mountain with the Cang Xuan Book. The morning light fell on the two of them, just like a thousand years ago.

Unlike Fu Hua's complicated feelings after finding the Cang Xuan Book, a certain principal in the Far East branch was having a headache at the moment.

"That Fu You guy... I paid him enough, how could he just run off like that without a word?!" Inside the principal's office, Theresa scratched her head in frustration. Seeing the history teacher position open again, Theresa sighed helplessly. She'd been overseeing everything at St. Freya's Academy every day, and now she had to keep an eye on Grandpa and Yulandel and the others. And now Fu You had suddenly disappeared... Theresa felt completely exhausted. For a moment, she felt as if all her gray hair was from worry.

Chapter 193 World Bubble

The World Bubble, a projection of the True World on the Quantum Ocean, is an incomplete world, its contents determined by its formation mechanism and degree of connection with the True World. Unnatural phenomena, such as time cycles and chaotic physical laws, can also occur within the World Bubble. Some powerful individuals, while freely traversing the Quantum Ocean, can utilize the World Bubble to become even more powerful. For example, Yulandel, using the power of the Holy Sword Yulandel, condensed the World Bubble into a single point and stored it within her body. Fu You, drifting within the Quantum Ocean, was clearly unaware of all this. Still slumbering, he had no idea what lay ahead. It was an epic story of despair. … "Boom boom—" the roar continued incessantly. Rows of human soldiers charged forward, yet not a single figure reappeared. Nearby, a vast number of Honkai Beasts roared and surged forward, easily tearing through the human defenses. The commotion was so devastating that even Fu You, already deep in his slumber, was awakened.

"...Where is this?" Looking at the battlefield surrounded by artillery fire, Fu You was stunned for a moment.

"Isn't I already in the Quantum Ocean?" Confused about what was happening, Fu You slowly stood up and surveyed the smoke-filled battlefield, bewildered. If he remembered correctly, he hadn't been able to keep Kevin alive, and had been forced to hibernate in order to conserve more Honkai energy within the Quantum Ocean... So why was he here, in what looked like a battlefield? "Hello, where is this?" Fu You approached a nearby man who looked like a superior and asked, politely and friendly.

"Where else could it be? The battlefield against Honkai... Wait, you're not from the Fire Moth?" The man spoke unhappily. Just as he was about to say something, he looked at Fu You with a look of surprise.

"The residents haven't completely relocated yet? What are those guys doing..." ...Collapse? Hearing this, Fu You was filled with doubt and uncertainty. The current situation seemed even more confusing. However, Fu You had heard that within the quantum sea, there were certain "world bubbles" that existed. While different from the intrinsic world, the general trend of certain events remained the same. So, he was most likely inside a world bubble. With this thought, Fu You nodded. Considering that being in a world bubble was much better than drifting in the quantum sea, Fu You's mood gradually calmed down.

"Hey, don't just stand there! We can't hold on any longer in front of us. Those monsters will be here soon. Retreat quickly!" The man on the side saw Fu You still standing there in a daze and shouted loudly.

"Buzz—" Before he could finish his words, countless portals appeared from the sky. The next moment, countless beams of Honkai energy, accompanied by Honkai beasts, poured down, mixed with something Fu You was all too familiar with—the Sub-Sky Spear. In an instant, almost all heavy firepower was paralyzed, and the human defenses were instantly shattered.

"Hurry up!" Subconsciously, the man grabbed Fu You and prepared to run forward. However, he was surprised to find that even if he used all his strength, he could not make Fu You move at all.

“…I can’t leave.”

Staring at the figure standing proudly on the tall building ahead, Fu You spoke slowly. The other party didn't seem to have any intention of personally participating, simply raising his hand slightly. The next moment, the surrounding Honkai Beasts, as if sensing something, all turned in unison towards Fu You and the other person.

"Roar—" In an instant, countless Honkai beasts rushed towards the two. Seeing such a large-scale Honkai beast tide, the man fell into despair.

"Huh...you leave quickly, I'll stop them!" Knowing that his efforts might be in vain, the man still turned around without hesitation.

"My name is Hen. If you can escape from here and go to the Fire Moth, remember to prove that I sacrificed myself to fight against the collapse!" For a moment, Fu You seemed to see the figure of Walter in the other party. Fire Moth... Fu You was thoughtful. It seemed that the past of the previous civilization was happening in this bubble. Fu You's impression of the previous civilization, except for some soul steel information seen on the moon, was only a rough glance at Fu Hua's memory. Except for the timeline near the end of the war, Fu You didn't know much about what happened in the previous civilization. For example, he didn't know this man named "Hen". He must be a nobody, right? Fu You thought so. But based on the other party's spirit of sacrifice, Fu You decided to save this human being.

"Don't worry, it's not time for you to share your last words yet."

He slowly walked in front of Hen. Facing the roaring group of collapsed beasts, Fu You remained calm and just clenched his right fist.

"Inch Force, Open Heaven!" The seemingly unadorned fist blasted with immense power. Wherever it passed, the air was squeezed by an invisible giant, emitting a piercing shriek. The first Honkai Beasts to come into contact were instantly crushed to dust, while the remaining power sent the Honkai Beasts behind them flying, their shells, impenetrable even in the hail of bullets, shattering. The remains of the Honkai Beasts scattering everywhere, and the surrounding ruins, already ravaged by the Honkai, suffered a second blow, crumbling and leveling with a roar. A vast depression was plowed into the ground, cracks at the edges spreading like a spiderweb.

"Okay, you don't have to sacrifice yourself. Are you happy?" Looking back at Hen, Fu You raised an eyebrow in amusement. He didn't know if Hen was happy or not, but Fu You himself was quite happy. The world bubble contained the Honkai energy that allowed him to move freely, even allowing him to fight at will. Isn't this much better than sleeping in the quantum sea? "You... are you still human?" Hen was stunned as he looked at Fu You, who had eliminated a large number of Honkai beasts with a calm demeanor, with a complicated expression.

"I'm not human, you are."

Chuckling, Fu You spoke the truth.

"Haha, you really know how to joke..." He laughed dryly, and Hen was completely numb... Even among the Fire Moths, there was no monster like this! "Why? Can't the Thirteen Heroes do this?" Glancing at Hen behind him, Fu You seemed to have noticed something and asked.

"The Thirteen Heroes? What is that?" Upon hearing this, Hen showed a hint of doubt and was a little puzzled.

"Oh, I'm talking about a character in a game."

Seeing his opponent's reaction, Fu You casually evaded the question. It seemed that during this time period, the concept of the "Thirteen Heroes" hadn't yet emerged among the Fire Moths, and even against the Herrschers, they still used conventional weaponry. If that were the case, the Fusion Warrior program hadn't yet emerged, and the Divine Key probably didn't exist either... didn't that mean his current strength was at a critical juncture? "Well, I come from a martial arts family in Shenzhou, so a little strength is normal!" Fu You said cheerfully, waving a hand and looking at Hen, who hadn't yet recovered from his shock.

"Next, let me go meet the culprit who caused the Honkai Beast to attack us."

However, Fu You, who was focusing his attention on the Herrscher, did not notice that a light pink figure quietly passed by from a tall building in the distance.

ps: Need to review, the next chapter will be updated later

Chapter 194 Pink cut black?

"Don't go!" Seeing that Fu You was planning to contact the second Ruler, Hen hurriedly stopped him.

"I know you're powerful, but that girl over there is already a monster... Countless innocent residents have died at her hands, and the Fire Moth's troops have also suffered heavy losses."

Pointing to the tragic scene around him, Hen said to Fu You.

"No matter how powerful she is, she's just a child..." Fu You shrugged. They were both Second Herrschers, equally filled with malice towards humanity. The distant Herrscher reminded Fu You of the once weak and pitiful Sirin. Furthermore, the Herrschers he had met, whether Walter or Sirin, or the Herrscher personalities of Kiana and Mei Raiden, had all been capable of normal communication. This, in turn, sparked Fu You's desire to communicate with that Herrscher.

"Perhaps your group, the Fire Moths, secretly conducted human experiments, and that girl, seeking revenge for her innocent companion's death, refused to communicate with you and instead launched a violent attack?" Considering what had happened to Xilin in the past, Fu You hesitated. After all, he had witnessed something similar. For a child as young as Xilin, choosing revenge in the face of the world's malice was understandable.

"Impossible. The Fire Moth is a coalition of many countries. They would never force these children to undergo unethical human experiments."

Hearing this, Hen shook his head like a rattle.

"That's different..." Before he could finish his words, Fu You seemed to have sensed something and froze in place, staring at the place where the second Herrscher had appeared before.

"What's wrong?" Hen didn't notice anything and was still asking, but Fu You's expression suddenly became solemn - just now, a short Honkai energy reaction broke out, and the aura of the Second Herrscher disappeared in an instant! Just as Fu You was about to approach to investigate, a pink-haired girl jumped down from the roof and landed steadily on the ground. The moment he saw the other party, Fu You instinctively felt a sense of intimacy, but alarm bells rang in his mind. After all, the last girl who made him instinctively feel good about her was named Xilin, and her identity at the time was the Second Herrscher. The pink-haired girl in front of him also made him feel this way, so the other party's identity was very intriguing.

"Don't worry, it's safe here?" The pink-haired girl waved towards Fu You and Hen, looking happy.

"It's you?" Seeing this, Hen subconsciously prepared to step forward. Looking at the cheerful girl, Fu You frowned slightly.

“…Don’t go over there.”

Pulling back Hen, who was about to step forward, Fu You whispered. Originally, Fu You had thought it impossible for a single force powerful enough to kill the Herrscher to emerge in this timeframe, but the girl before him had, in fact, accomplished just that. While she had indeed killed the Second Herrscher and protected the city, looking at her unfathomable smile, Fu You had a vague feeling that the girl before him harbored a deeper conspiracy. In the anime Xilin had previously enjoyed, there was a similar depiction of a character with a harmless exterior but a sinister heart: Pink-Knife Black.

"You keep staring at me with that wary look. Even I, as beautiful as a flying flower, would feel sad..." Seeing Fu You's distrust, the pink-haired girl looked distressed. But the next moment, she walked over on her own and, under Fu You's wary gaze, enthusiastically introduced herself.

"Hmm, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Alicia. Are you also a soldier from the Fire Moth?" Alicia... Hearing this name, Fu You immediately recalled the information he had read on the moon. Records of Alicia were scarce, and Fu You only knew a few details. Alicia, the second of the Thirteen Fire Moths, bore the "True Self" seal. Beyond that, Fu You knew nothing about her specific strength, abilities, deeds, or final fate in the previous civilization. From Fu Hua's memories, Fu You knew that this deputy leader of the Thirteen Fire Moths did not participate in the Final War. Yet, she now possessed the power to kill a Herrscher. In Fu You's opinion, it was impossible for Alicia to be killed by a Herrscher other than the Herrscher of the Final War. Could it be that this seemingly harmless girl was actually a member of the Honkai, or even a Herrscher, and therefore did not participate in the Final War? This would also explain the strange affinity he felt towards her. With this thought, Fu You's gaze towards Alicia deepened. Perhaps, from a more terrifying perspective, the previous civilization's downfall was also connected to them? The Thirteen Heroes, the mainstay of the fight against the Honkai, were led by a suspected Herrscher... "Alisa? Why are you here?" Hen hesitated for a moment. Not long ago, he had assessed a new recruit who had joined the Fire Moth—it was none other than Alisia. Back then, seeing the little girl from [Vostok-51] grow to her present self, Hen was filled with admiration. But Alisia's entry into the Second Honkai battlefield was something Hen hadn't anticipated.

"Hello, Alicia, my name is Fuyou."

Seeing that the two knew each other, Fu You on the side slowly spoke with a friendly smile.

"After all, it's a special case. It's always better to be careful, don't you think?" In the end, Fu You still didn't choose to alert the enemy, but he became more determined in his idea.

"The Second Herrscher has been eliminated by me... Her body is still on the floor over there. Hen, did I succeed?" Alicia seemed to be unconcerned with Fu You's previous vigilance against her, and instead pointed to a floor not far away.

"Alicea, you defeated the Second Herrscher, and countless people were saved. This is all thanks to you. I never thought that a rookie like you would become the key to saving the world."

Without any doubt, Hen praised sincerely.

"Hmm?" She flashed a bright smile at Fu You and Hen. Receiving recognition, Alicia narrowed her eyes, looking incredibly pleased. Seeing this, Fu You grew even more wary. Imagine Alicia, the hero who personally eliminated the Second Herrscher. Even when faced with doubt and caution, she showed no sign of displeasure or grievance. Instead, she patiently proved herself, remaining ever so kind and enthusiastic. Even Fu You felt that such a perfect person couldn't possibly exist. Fu You saw Alicia's behavior as a sign of sheer confidence. No, she couldn't fully reveal her opponent's hand until she knew their true colors. At least not yet, while they hadn't revealed any flaws. Having learned the lesson from his defeat against Kevin due to a lack of information, Fu You thought, observing the changes in Alicia's expression. From now on, he would have to be extremely wary of this seemingly enthusiastic girl, who was actually a suspected Herrscher. Who knew her true position...

Chapter 195: Fire Moth

After the Second Herrscher was defeated by Alicia, Hen invited Fuyou to go with him to the Fire Moth.

"The Fire Moth needs powerful warriors like you right now. For the future of all mankind, join us."

Hen invited Fu You. Out of curiosity and a desire to monitor Alicia, Fu You didn't refuse, but accompanied them to the Fire Moth's base. After a brief inspection, Fu You successfully gained access to the Fire Moth's interior. On the way, Hen looked at Fu You with a complicated expression.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Hen seeming to want to say something but hesitant, Fu You asked curiously.

"Alas, have times really changed? When I tested Alicia's adaptability to Honkai energy before, I found that her adaptability to Honkai energy was surprisingly high..." Sighing, Hen looked at Fu You again.

"You know what? Your stats are almost the same as Alicia's. It's no exaggeration to say that with your ridiculous Honkai energy adaptability and resistance, you wouldn't even need to bathe in Honkai energy. You're practically the same as a Honkai beast."

"I thought my data was unique... But now that there are people with the same data as me, I think future battles will be easier, right?" There was a hint of disappointment, but a kind smile appeared on Alicia's face again.

"Let's fight side by side for the next mission, shall we?" "Hahaha, it's an honor, it's an honor..." Fu You replied to Alicia with a forced smile. Perhaps she felt disappointed after discovering that I had disrupted her plans? Fu You was almost certain of Alicia's identity. No matter how pure her "pretend" was, her uncanny adaptability to Honkai energy couldn't deceive anyone.

"In just a few days, the Fire Moth received two new monster recruits..." Hen was about to sigh when he was interrupted by Fu You.

"That's right, since my data is so outrageous, will I be taken for human experiments?" Fu You asked jokingly with a smile.

"That's not the case. After all, you and Alicia are just exceptions. And you will definitely be carrying out combat missions in the future and will not participate in experiments..." After thinking about it, Hen specifically instructed Fu You.

"But since you saved my life, I'll give you a piece of advice. Next time Dr. Mobius asks you to work in her lab, don't agree."

"Dr. Mobius? I'm very interested in her." However, unlike the majority of the Fire Moths, who shunned the doctor, new recruit Alicia seemed to have other ideas. Was Alicia planning to attack the doctor of a previous civilization, eradicating human progress at its very root? What a ruthless move... Unfortunately, you've run into me. As long as I'm constantly monitoring your movements, you won't find an opportunity to strike... Fu You narrowed his eyes, and a slight curl of his lips etched itself. ...As he spoke, they had unknowingly reached the interior of the base. Glancing at the surrounding facilities, Fu You fell silent for a moment—this level of technology seemed even inferior to that of Destiny and Anti-Entropy. There were no such things as the Divine Machine Unit, mechas, Valkyries, or Fusion Warriors... There wasn't a single one. Furthermore, from Fu You's perspective, the entire base seemed devoid of any Honkai-powered weapons, relying solely on conventional artillery, tanks, and aircraft. The people here seemed to be still relatively unfamiliar with the Collapse, and seemingly unconcerned about it... Was this the early days of pre-civilization? This scene left Fu You somewhat disappointed. He had no idea when the legendary Thirteen Heroes were formed. Fu You couldn't believe that in this environment, powerful beings like Kevin, Su, and the Red Kite Immortal could emerge.

"Is this the base of the Fire Moths? It's a little different from what I imagined..." Looking around, Fu You asked Hen who was standing beside him.

"Then what do you think? Is it the same as the bases in those science fiction movies? Countless mechas flying around, and a cyborg army on the side?" Seeing Fu You shook his head slightly, Hen teased and then began to explain.

"The Fire Moth is no different from any other military-industrial complex in human history. The only difference is that the enemy has changed from humans to non-human creatures of the Honkai Impact 3rd. Otherwise, there is no difference."

"You and I thought the same thing. When I first came here, I thought there would be humanoid weapons several stories tall... Now that I think about it, well, I'm a little disappointed."

On the side, listening to the conversation between Hen and Fu You, the outgoing Alicia came over.

"Haha, no matter how secretive an organization is, it is made up of humans!" Hearing this, Hen laughed.

"By the way, Fu You, if you want to join the Fire Moth, you have to pass the assessment. Although I have seen your strength with my own eyes, you still need to go through the necessary procedures."

Remembering something, Hen looked at Fu You and explained the relevant matters.

"Not long ago, Alicia also passed the assessment with me. When I first saw her, I thought I was seeing things..." "Did you know each other before?" Fu You was slightly surprised when he heard what Hen said. Isn't it true that the birth of a Herrscher is accompanied by a huge movement? Whether it was the Berlin incident, the Babylon Tower incident, or the Great Collapse of Changkong City... the appearance of a new Herrscher must be accompanied by a large amount of Honkai energy, and that kind of movement could not be hidden from the Fire-Chasing Moth. But Alicia seemed to have known Hen before, but was not exposed? Could it be that she had been hiding herself since the moment she was born? Looking at the innocent girl on the side, Fu You felt a chill and palpitations for the first time in a long time.

"Yeah, I never imagined that the little girl I met at Vostok-51 would have changed so much in a few years... I almost didn't recognize her."

Hen sighed sincerely that the last time he saw Alicia, she was still very small, just like his daughter now.

"Girls grow up so quickly?" A hint of cunning flashed in her eyes as Alicia spoke briskly.

"Haha, that's true. By the time Gray Xiu reaches your age, she'll probably have grown up in the blink of an eye."

Looking forward to the future, Hen sighed deeply. Fu You, standing beside him, wasn't as cheerful. He glanced at Alicia in surprise, a solemn expression flashing through his eyes: "Has she been lurking since childhood, all those years ago?" He hadn't expected a Herrscher like Alicia to be so patient... In Fu You's view, this Herrscher, content with solitude and waiting for an opportunity, posed a far greater threat than the arrogant individual who possessed six Herrscher cores but didn't know how to use them.

P.S. I have an exam this afternoon, so I will post the next chapter in the evening (maybe a little late, but I will definitely post it)

Chapter 196: First Encounter with Mobius

"Actually, out of selfish motives, I don't want to send young people like you to the battlefield... After all, my greatest wish is for my daughter to be away from all this."

Hen continued speaking, and his tone softened a little when he mentioned his daughter.

"I can see that you love your daughter very much."

Seeing Hen like this, Fu You nodded and couldn't help but think of Siegfried. Both Hen and Siegfried were fathers, and they both loved their daughters deeply.

"Speaking of your daughter...when can I go to meet her?" Blinking her eyes, Alicia was full of anticipation.

"I'll take you to see her when I have the chance, but right now, Grace should still be in the office with her mother. Dr. Mebius is still there, so I won't take you there now."

As soon as Grayxiu was mentioned, Hen seemed to open up and talk incessantly.

"It's not that it's inconvenient, it's just that Dr. Mobius..." "Um, Hen..." Fu You kindly reminded Hen as he watched a woman with green hair and pupils with the golden-green gradient unique to snakes approaching from behind.