Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　He has a clear understanding of the limits of his abilities.

　Relying on the superhuman physical abilities granted by her mechanical body, and Sakura's unfamiliarity with full-body mechanical modifications, Gray Snake was able to evade Sakura's search right under her nose.

　However, his current mechanical body is not capable of tracking a fusion warrior like Sakura, who possesses high alertness and strong combat power.

　Just as Gray Serpent and Sakura were engaging in their first clash, Mebius was also taking another solid step in exploring the path of human evolution.

　Although the necromancer's activities saved Hen from the cataclysmic ninth collapse on this planet, this ruler of Australia and New Zealand also became a catalyst for Kos's anger and discontent.

　This is actually not difficult to understand.

　Kosmo, a Fusion Warrior from New Zealand, has a haunting memory of how necromancers shattered the peaceful life of his home islands.

　He witnessed firsthand the dramatic changes to his homeland, and his heart was filled with resentment and indignation towards the necromancer.

　Given the painful experience during the Fourth Great Collapse, Kosmos's hostility towards Moros is entirely understandable.

　Now, when Kosmo learned that Dr. May's Firemoths had actually partnered with necromancers, his heart was filled with turmoil. His dissatisfaction and anger, like a long-suppressed volcano, finally erupted.

　This deep-seated emotion and anger found an outlet in the uncontrollable torrent of feelings.

　[Man-made collapse]!

　At this moment, the unique trump card of this fusion warrior was no longer hidden, but was fully revealed to the members of the Firemoth in a breathtaking way.

　The essence of the Super Transformation Surgery is to transform humans into Honkai Beasts with human appearance and mindset.

　Despite not much change in appearance or intelligence, people who have undergone the super-transformation surgery are essentially no different from Honkai Beasts.

　Therefore, the Fusion Warriors possess a trump card that they all know about but have never used.

　Completely unleash the Honkai Beast genes within your body, abandon the constraints of your human form, and transform completely into the form of a Honkai Beast.

　At that moment, the Fusion Warriors will possess unprecedented power.

　This process is what is known as "man-made collapse".

　Getting back to the main point, the Kosmo after the [Man-Made Collapse]

　He displayed astonishing strength, but when facing Kevin, who wielded the third divine key, the Seven Lightning of Purification, he still seemed powerless.

　In fact, if Kevin hadn't deliberately gone easy on him, he probably wouldn't have had a very slim chance of escaping the new headquarters of the Firemoth unscathed.

　Even so, the formidable power of the [Man-Made Collapse] aroused Mebius's keen interest.

　She secretly approached the fallen Kosmo and offered to trade for information about the "artificial collapse."

　Using the information he obtained from Kosmo, Möbius began his research on "artificial collapse".

　Now, her efforts have finally borne fruit.

Chapter 478 The Tenth Great Collapse and the Thousand Herrschers

　Six months after the Ninth Great Collapse.

　Just as people were getting used to the catastrophic effects of the Ninth Great Collapse and the world was struggling toward reconstruction and recovery, fate once again cast a shadow.

　A new cataclysmic event has silently swept across this blue planet.

　Compared to previous Great Honkai events that shook the world with the destructive power of the Herrschers, this Great Honkai appeared unusually calm and profound.

　It did not bring about a spectacular sight like the Ninth Herrscher, nor did it trigger global panic and chaos.

　However, its impact is profoundly changing the world in another form.

　With the arrival of the Great Collapse, the Collapse energy of the entire planet seemed to be awakened, becoming even more turbulent and omnipresent.

　The activity of this energy directly leads to the frequent occurrence of ordinary collapse events, which have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives.

　However, apart from these obvious signs, this great collapse does not seem to have shown any further "movement".

　In a world that has gradually become accustomed to the threat of Honkai, these superficial signs alone are clearly insufficient for Moths of Fire to immediately conclude that a new Great Honkai has arrived.

　Just when the elites of the Firemoth were completely unaware of the tenth Great Collapse that had descended upon the world, the reckless actions of the divine apostles who descended with this Great Collapse changed everything.

　In the public dining hall of the Fire Moths, a normally unremarkable chef suddenly transforms into an assassin and attacks Dr. May.

　Relying on her power, which is similar to that of the Fourth Herrscher of the Wind—to achieve invisibility by manipulating the air to refract light—she successfully evaded the sight of the guards outside the public dining hall.

　Unfortunately, this time, Lady Luck was not on her side.

　Kevin, who was dragged to a restaurant for dinner by Mei under the unique pretext of forbidding instant noodles, noticed the approach of this individual Herrscher of a Thousand.

　Given the weak strength of the individual Herrschers, Kevin easily captured the Herrscher who attempted to assassinate Dr. May in just one encounter.

　Dr. Mei discovered what appears to be a Herrscher core within this individual of the thousand Herrschers.

　Although this crystal has the same physical properties as the Herrscher core, its energy level is far lower than that of other Herrscher cores.

　Over the next three days, a total of 15 humans suspected to be Herrschers were discovered in major cities.

　On them, the same crystals, suspected to be Herrscher cores, were found, just like before.

　The existence of these crystals undoubtedly provides strong evidence for Dr. Mei's conjecture.

　After meticulous analysis and comparison, Dr. Mei finally confirmed that these crystals were indeed a variant form of the Herrscher core.

　Those seemingly weak individuals, whose identities as Herrschers are even questionable, are the new Herrschers who have descended upon us during this Great Collapse—the Thousand Herrschers.

　Compared to the previous Herrschers who were single, powerful individuals, the Tenth Herrscher, the Herrscher of a Thousand, is the only Herrscher who exists in multiple individual forms.

　In theory, a thousand Herrschers can have up to a thousand independent individuals, and each individual's Honkai energy is approximately one-thousandth of that of a single Herrscher.

　From a macro perspective, the Thousand Lawyers are actually a closely connected and inseparable community.

　This unique structure endowed them with extraordinary survival abilities.

　Unless the Herrscher core within each individual can be precisely located and seized, any attack targeting a single or a small number of individuals will be futile.

　Even if a Herrscher core is taken from an individual, as long as the number of Herrscher cores taken does not exceed half of the total (500), the thousand Herrschers can still spend a lot of time and Honkai energy to regenerate the taken Herrscher cores.

　This near-miraculous survival characteristic makes the Thousand Herrschers unique among all Herrschers. Their tenacious vitality is something even the Sixth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Death, who wields the power of [creation and decay], cannot match.

　Moreover, the necromancer's previous actions against the Herrschers eventually caught the attention of the Cocoon of the End.

　Therefore, even though the human civilization in this world has not surpassed the glory of the original world in the field of technology, the Cocoon of the End still decided to give special care to the thousand Herrschers.

　This being, hidden on the moon, generously bestowed upon His apostles a world bubble called [Dominion Theater].

　This is more than just a shelter.

　It is also a safe fortress completely dominated by the will of the thousand Lawbringers, a free world that belongs to them and is isolated from the outside world.

　Within the [Dominion Theater], the thousand Herrschers can plan and execute any actions they deem necessary without worry, and without fear of external interference or threats.

　This dual guarantee of power and security undoubtedly paves a more solid path for the future actions of the Thousand Law Enforcers, making them even more difficult to fight against.

　Admittedly, by the standards of traditional law enforcers, the individual strength of a thousand law enforcers does seem insignificant.

　However, this is only in comparison to those unparalleled and powerful Law Masters.

　The Thousand Herrschers are at least legitimate Herrschers from a previous civilization, and they were Herrschers who were buffed by the End Cocoon.

　In terms of offense, relying on the special abilities brought by Honkai energy and Herrscher powers, the power of a thousand Herrschers is actually quite respectable.

　Even for fusion warriors, a surprise attack from a thousand-man Herrscher can inflict fatal damage on most fusion warriors if the attacker is caught off guard.

　Furthermore, the thousand Lawbringers can communicate regardless of distance through a method similar to quantum entanglement.

　It is precisely these unique abilities and advantages that have enabled the Tenth Herrscher, the Herrscher of a Thousand, to shine brightly on the stage of the counterinsurgency war, and to be almost invincible.

　Even when faced with powerful fusion warriors, they can sacrifice some individuals to ensure the safety of the whole and the successful completion of the mission.

　Yes, just like the Lawbearers of Domination in the current civilized era of the Existing World.

　With the solid backing of the [Domination Theater], the thousand Herrschers formed a council-like organization to efficiently coordinate and manage their actions.

　The operating mechanism of this parliament is completely different from any previous political system in human society.

　In this unique council, every member—that is, every individual among the thousand Herrschers—enjoys a completely equal status and right to speak.

　This unprecedented equality ensures that every individual's voice is heard and every idea is considered.

　Any member of the Thousand Lawyers Association, regardless of their past experiences or current status, can freely express their views in the council without fear of being ignored or suppressed.

　It is this open atmosphere that sparks countless intellectual exchanges, making the parliamentary decision-making process full of infinite possibilities.

　"Unity is strength, and wisdom is power"—this phrase was most vividly interpreted in the council of a thousand lawmakers.

　When many minds come together, even the smallest voice can become the key to changing the situation.

Chapter 479 The Attack of a Thousand Herrschers (Part 1)

　One month after the tenth Great Collapse.

　Paluell Nuclear Power Plant, Normandy.

　The importance of the Palueel Nuclear Power Plant, one of the largest nuclear power plants in Western Europe, with its four pressurized water reactors and a total installed capacity of 1382 megawatts, is self-evident.

　However, it is precisely because of this importance that the Palueel nuclear power plant became the eye of the storm tonight.

　The night, like a thick velvet blanket, covered the Paluel nuclear power plant, giving the area an unprecedented sense of depth and oppression.

　The stars seemed to sense the tension and unease in the air, and they all hid deep within the thick clouds, leaving only dappled moonlight that barely penetrated the clouds, casting a few weak and trembling rays of light.

　The Paluel nuclear power plant, a major energy hub in Western Europe, stands silently in the night, its surrounding high-voltage power grid gleaming coldly and sharply under the cool lights.

　The patrol team members followed a precise patrol route, moving slowly along the perimeter of the nuclear power plant.

　The gentle moonlight cast long shadows of the patrolmen, creating an atmosphere that was both lonely and terrifying.

　Even amidst this chilling atmosphere, the patrol team members maintained a high degree of calm and confidence.

　They knew that their equipment was sufficient to deal with any unexpected situation that might occur.

　Each patrol member's equipment is carefully selected and customized.

　The body armor is made of high-strength Kevlar fiber, which maintains excellent protective performance while taking into account the comfort of wearing it, and can withstand the attack of most conventional weapons.

　The bulletproof helmets are equipped with advanced communication devices and night vision goggles to ensure they can maintain clear vision and smooth communication in any environment.

　The assault rifles behind them have been meticulously modified, boasting not only higher accuracy and rate of fire, but also enhanced with Honkai energy enhancement technology, enabling them to exert their due power when facing Honkai creatures.

　Just as the patrol team was patrolling according to the established route and rhythm, a faint but not negligible rustling sound suddenly came from the darkness in the distance, breaking the silence of the surroundings.

　The sound appeared and disappeared intermittently, like the low murmur of some nocturnal animal moving through the grass, or the whispers of an unknown creature spying in the dark, sending chills down one's spine.

　"Who! Who's there!"

　The patrol captain suddenly stopped and shouted in a low voice.

　He reflexively reached for the assault rifle he was carrying and, in a calm tone, directed his team members.

　"All personnel on alert! Deploy search formation according to training procedures!"

　Upon receiving the order, the patrol team members acted swiftly and activated their night vision goggles with perfect coordination.

　Beneath the shimmering green light, pairs of sharp eyes warily scanned the surrounding darkness, searching for any possible threat.

　But all around was nothing but deep darkness and deathly silence.

　Just as the tense atmosphere reached its peak, a dark shadow swept silently across the night sky like a ghost, heading straight for the patrol team.

　That was one of the thousand Herrschers—an being who possessed abilities similar to the Fourth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Wind.

　He used the power of the wind to accelerate himself, appearing before the patrol with unimaginable speed and agility.

　"Fire!"

　The patrol leader decisively issued the attack order.

　At his command, the patrolmen pulled their triggers, and a hail of bullets ripped through the night sky, raining down on the thousand-strong Herrscher.

　The patrol team worked closely together, unleashing their full firepower, attempting to corner the individual Herrscher of a thousand with a dense barrage of fire.

　However, faced with this overwhelming offensive, the individual Herrscher of a thousand displayed unimaginable agility and cunning.

　With abilities similar to the Fourth Herrscher, His figure appeared and disappeared, and every dodge was extremely precise, always managing to avoid fatal bullets at the most unbelievable moments.

　Just as the patrol members were fully focused, their eyes and minds completely captivated by the eerie figure of the thousand-strong Herrscher, a shocking "betrayal" quietly unfolded.

　The patrol captain, who should have been the core of the team, silently pointed the cold muzzle of his assault rifle at his unsuspecting comrades.

　The next moment, amidst the fierce gunfire, the patrol members fell one after another, their bodies struggling in pools of blood, their eyes flashing with disbelief.

　Even until their last breath, they probably couldn't believe that those deadly bullets came from the hand of their most trusted captain.

　Each of these bullets was powerful enough to tear apart the hard shell of a rush-class Honkai Beast; their power was unimaginable.