Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　"Dr. Mei, the assault team has arrived at the target area and is about to engage the Emperor-class Honkai Beast [Ganesha]."

　It was easy to tell from the calm and composed expressions of the others in the command room that everyone present knew what kind of enemy Hua's special operations team was about to face.

　However, the intelligence received by the assault team clearly indicated that their mission target location only contained a large number of Assault-class Honkai Beasts and a small number of Temple-class Honkai Beasts.

　Even if all these Honkai Beasts were combined, their threat level would be far less than that of a single ordinary Honkai Emperor.

　Not to mention compared to the higher-ranking Honkai Beast—the Emperor-class Honkai Beast [Ganesha].

　"We have no choice."

　Dr. Mei maintained her usual calm and composure.

　It was as if she wasn't the one who made the decision that was practically sending the entire assault force to their deaths.

　A fusion warrior capable of activating the new super-mutant factor [META-MORPH] and truly wielding the power of the tenth divine key would never be stopped by a mere Emperor-class Honkai Beast. Whether they survive or not depends on whether their will can awaken the super-mutant factor within them and resonate with the Key of Domination.

　While thinking to herself, Dr. Mei quietly tightened her grip on the clothes on her arm.

　Clearly, the scientist who held supreme leadership over the fire-chasing moth was not as calm as she appeared.

　cut!

　The sword light ripped through the sky like a bolt of lightning, and a rush-class Honkai Beast was instantly and accurately cleaved in two by the tenth Divine Key, which resembled a golden Chinese one-handed sword.

　Under the unparalleled blade of the Key of Domination, even the Honkai Beast's sturdy biological carapace, strong enough to withstand close-range bombardment from an anti-material sniper rifle, became as fragile as paper.

　The Key of God is the Key of God.

　Even when wielded by an ordinary warrior, and even if its immense inner power is not fully unleashed, it can still display astonishing power comparable to, or even surpassing, the most advanced Relic series weapons.

　"With the Divine Key, do you think I'd be afraid of these Honkai Beasts?!"

　The white-haired, brown-skinned warrior wielded the Key of Domination, once again slicing through a charging Honkai Beast.

　"Watch me hack you all to pieces!"

　However, just as she was reveling in the exhilaration of sweeping away the beasts with the power of the Key of God, she caught a chilling shadow out of the corner of her eye.

　"!"

　It was a colossal shadow, towering like a mountain. Its immense size and terrifying aura caused even this seasoned veteran to feel a barely concealed look of despair in his eyes.

　"That's... a King-class Honkai Beast!"

　"Roar--"

　Almost at the same time she recognized that terrifying figure, the Emperor-class Honkai Beast [Ganesha] also noticed this "little bug" that dared to challenge its authority.

　The high-ranking Honkai Beast, standing atop thousands of Honkai Beasts, let out a deafening roar, its enormous eyes flashing with cold and cruel light.

　Then, Ganesha lowered its enormous head and launched an unstoppable charge at the warrior wielding the Tenth Key of God.

　Having confirmed that there were no Honkai Beasts in the area that could threaten them, the captain of the special operations team decisively adopted a strategy of dispersal and deployment in order to complete the mission more efficiently, breaking the team into smaller units in order to achieve the established objectives more quickly.

　If their enemies are limited to the Assault-class Honkai Beasts and a small number of Temple-class Honkai Beasts mentioned in the intelligence, then the commander's decision is naturally without any problems.

　But when that Emperor-class Honkai Beast appeared before her, the commander knew that her decision had already made an irreversible mistake.

　A major mistake that could not be undone.

　Unfortunately, by then it was too late.

　"Someone...someone, please save me! I need help!"

　"Why... are the Divine Keys not working on them?!"

　The mournful cry coming from the communicator, like a lone goose in the cold wind, made Hua, who had just finished a fierce battle and was standing among the wreckage of the Assault-class Honkai Beast, feel a sudden pang in her heart.

　Tell me your location! I'm coming right away!

　However, what responded to her was not the coordinates or instructions she had expected, but rather—

　"Ahhhh-"

　Hearing the sounds of blood splattering and the roar of the Emperor-class Honkai Beast [Ganesha] coming from the other end of the communicator, Hua knew that her temporary superior was likely in grave danger.

　Even in this predicament, Hua, who is still just an ordinary enhanced soldier, has countless reasons to choose to retreat and get away from this desperate battlefield.

　But the turmoil in her heart drove her to make a completely different decision—she was to go to the captain's final battlefield and continue this seemingly impossible battle.

　The intelligence from headquarters didn't mention any Emperor-class Honkai Beasts...

　Hidden on the rooftop of a high-rise building, cleverly using the building's silhouette as cover, Hua cautiously peered down at the movements below.

　In the streets and alleys of Cairo, a colossal beast of purple and white, with an imposing presence—the Emperor-class Honkai Beast [Ganesha]—was strolling leisurely with an almost defiant air, its oppressive aura causing all living beings around it to tremble.

　We really were treated as... expendable pawns!

　The rain continued to pour down relentlessly, and Hua stood quietly in the misty rain curtain.

　Each raindrop that touched her skin brought a chilling sensation, but it also made her more alert.

　No, there's still a chance. I can't run away like I did back then!

　The floodgates of memory opened with a bang, and the shadow of collapse loomed over Canghai City like a dark cloud, vividly replaying in Hua's mind the scene of his disheveled and panicked escape.

　This time, facing the devastation of the collapse, Hua's eyes were no longer filled with fear and confusion, but instead with an unprecedented determination and resolve.

　"Dr. Mei, the assault team has made contact with the Emperor-class Honkai Beast [Ganesha], and a total of 5 people have been killed."

　The research assistant stood with his hands on his hips, his gaze sweeping coldly over the casualty statistics on the document in his hand, before reporting to Dr. Mei.

　"Currently, no one has awakened the super-mutant factor."

　There was not a trace of mourning or sympathy for the lost lives in her words; it was as if these numbers were merely part of the experimental data.

　"Hmph, in the hands of an unawakened piece of trash, the Tenth Divine Key is no different from an ordinary weapon."

　With a disdainful snort, the research assistant tightened his grip on the documents in his arms, his eyes gleaming with fervor and anticipation for the upcoming experiment.

　Then, she looked up and looked directly at Dr. Mei, and offered her suggestions.

　"Let's hurry up and arrange the next experiment, Dr. Mei."

　"No, wait a minute..."

Chapter 535 The Primal Wings, Part 2

　Having made up his mind not to run away anymore, Hua, wearing the standard combat uniform of the Fire Moth, suddenly exerted force with his legs, pushed off the building beneath his feet, and soared into the air.

　She skillfully used the planet's gravity to transform into a shooting star that streaked across the sky, and with determination and courage, she plummeted towards the towering purple-white behemoth below—the Emperor-class Honkai Beast Ganesha.

　Gripping the tenth key of the divine sword, a one-handed sword forged from gold, tightly in her hand, Hua concentrated all her strength and will into the tip of the sword and thrust it fiercely into Ganesha's back.

　However, at this crucial moment, fate played a cruel joke on her.

　"Crack!"

　A crisp, piercing cracking sound suddenly rang out, like the sharpest death knell in the night sky, echoing across the entire battlefield.

　In the hands of mortals who fail to awaken its true power, even the Key of Domination, hailed as the Key of God, appears so fragile and powerless.

　Not only did it fail to penetrate Ganesha's indestructible biological carapace, but it also broke apart due to the reaction force.

　Countless golden fragments traced poignant arcs in the air, reflecting in Hua's eyes, which were filled with astonishment and resentment.

　Although the Key of Domination failed to penetrate Ganesha's biological carapace as Hua had hoped, this sudden attack did not escape the keen perception of the Emperor-class Honkai Beast.

　The enraged Emperor-class Honkai Beast violently twisted its massive body, easily flinging Hua into the sky.

　Immediately afterwards, Ganesha's enormous maw, seemingly capable of devouring everything, suddenly opened wide, aiming at the tiny "insect" in the air.

　As Ganesha moved, a large amount of Honkai energy was gathered deep into its throat.

　In an instant, a dazzling purple light shone from the mouth of the giant beast.

　Converging light rays!

　The next moment, a thick beam of purple light shot out from Ganesha's mouth.

　This Honkai energy ray, with its unparalleled momentum, pierced through everything in front of it and struck Hua in an instant.

　Hua's reaction to this terrifying attack, which could have instantly annihilated any ordinary fusion warrior, was nothing short of miraculous.

　Almost instantly, she held the broken Divine Key in her hand to her chest, trying to withstand the devastating impact.

　However, the power of the [Converging Light] was too great, directly enveloping her entire body in purple light.

　"boom!"

　With a deafening explosion, Hua's body was like a leaf swept up by a gale, sent flying through the sky by the immense force, finally crashing heavily onto the ground thousands of meters away.

　The Key of God is, after all, the Key of God.

　Even in such dire circumstances, it still demonstrated extraordinary power.

　Although Hua was unable to fully control her true power at this moment, the Key of Domination still protected her to some extent, allowing her to miraculously survive Ganesha's deadly [Convergence Ray].

　However, this is already the limit that the Tenth Divine Key can withstand.

　Although the blow did not turn Hua to ashes, the severe injury upon landing was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, leaving her life force weak and flickering, as if it could be extinguished at any moment in the endless rain.

　Still not working... Captain, I guess I really can't do anything...

　On his deathbed, a hint of sadness flashed in Hua's eyes.

　Is this the person who came to pick me up...?

　As if she saw Himiko's familiar red-haired figure, Hua used the last of her strength to slowly raise her arm, hoping to grasp that illusory support.

　Just like before, tell me what to do, Captain...

　The moment she grasped Himiko's arm, she remembered...

　Captain Himiko...

　already dead!

　"!!"

　This cruel reality made her pupils widen instantly, and a strong desire to survive surged within her.

　No, before I figure out why she became a Herrscher, I still...

　Clench your fists and let the illusions that appear when you are on the verge of death gradually dissipate into nothingness.

　Hua took a deep breath and spoke with unprecedented determination and resolve.

　"Can't die!"

　The moment those three words left her lips, a giant bird surrounded by raging flames flashed across Hua's field of vision.

　She recognized it; it was the figure of the Emperor-class Honkai Beast, Garuda.

　Hua's will awakened the dormant super-mutant factor that had been injected into her body through the drug. The Garuda gene contained in the new super-mutant factor [META-MORPH] began to reshape and sublimate her body deep into her bones.

　"Roar--"

　Seemingly sensing the impending apocalypse, Ganesha let out a deafening roar.

　But unlike the pure rage of the past, this roar was intertwined with an indescribable fear and trembling.

　Yes, Hua could sense the urgency and unease of that Emperor-level Honkai Beast.

　Its body trembled involuntarily, and its eyes revealed deep fear.

　And the source of all this was that ant-like being that it had easily knocked away not long ago.

　Ganesha felt an unprecedented sense of fear emanating from that tiny figure.

　It was a terrifying force capable of threatening its life.

　Ganesha's wisdom may not have been able to comprehend this sudden change, but the instinct for survival drove it to desperately try to erase the aura that had shaken the very depths of its soul.

　Unfortunately, it was too late.

　The genetic modification of Garuda is so rapid.

　So much so that by the time Ganesha had just curled up, intending to crash into Hua with tremendous force, the transformation was already complete.

　Under the modification of the Garuda gene, crimson feathers grew from Hua's temples, and her gray-black hair, which was originally tied in a low ponytail, became long hair with red and white stripes that reached her ankles.

　Even more astonishingly, a pair of blue and white dragon wings quietly sprouted from her back.

　Those dragon wings, resembling the purest clouds in the sky and the most mysterious azure of the deep sea, allowed her to soar through the heavens with just a light flap of her wings.

　However, more than the change in appearance, what truly excited Hua was the surging power that filled his entire body.