Collapse, survive

I want to find her remains, but I can't find Jiuyou in the vast ocean.

Just as I was about to give up, the red kite continued to linger and call out on the sea.

This is Ji Lin's beloved bird, named after a former friend of hers.

Finally, it brought me here, but left first…

The broken stone tablet records past events, and no one knows who left it. Fu Hua stared blankly in disbelief.

"This door was built by Lian Shan."

She couldn't remember much, but Theresa had analyzed some documents, including those on Ji Lin and Lian Shan, which were quite lengthy.

It's a rather unserious historical story that recounts how the single, silly Danzhu came up with terrible ideas, causing them to struggle and finally get together.

"Lianshan?"

Even Kiana looked confused, let alone Xing who knew nothing about it.

They truly complement each other perfectly.

Fu Hua did not reply, but Theresa said in the communication: "According to legend, Lian Shan was Ji Lin's husband."

This is the man who ventured into the Netherworld in search of his wife's remains and ultimately built all of this.

However, there was no Red Kites at this stone gate. Fu Hua was stunned for a moment, then led Kiana and Xing to another direction. Compared to Kiana's strong luck, Fu Hua's luck would not be bad at crucial moments.

They did not come for the Xuanyuan Sword, nor did they covet the relics. They only wanted to find what rightfully belonged to Fu Hua and to eliminate Chi You.

This underground cave, located deep in the sea, is very large, and the second team is also searching elsewhere to assist in the exploration.

He also complained, "Fang Jie, you've already been expelled, how come you're still here?"

"I am here, I have always been here."

Fang Jie's tone was teasing yet serious. Xing had inspired him, and although he couldn't do what she did, he had still gained something.

For example, responding to a summons.

Although Ji Zi felt relieved, she had to admit that Fang Jie's attention to her was stressful.

Is being possessed by a ghost really that dangerous? Why are you so concerned...? Are you just waiting to see me make a fool of myself?

She became more cautious and felt a sense of security as she sensed the power within her body, a power that was now vastly different from what it used to be.

"Then you can help me give me directions. It's so dark and complicated here."

Himeko chose to lie down and explore, while keeping an eye on her two team members.

Raiden Mei, obedient but actually timid; Bronya, overly mature and content with Seele's return, planning for the future.

They all had a "do-or-die" attitude towards the mission, just like the raven, they were content with completing the task and had no interest in doing anything more.

Coincidentally, Himeko is the same.

If she has free time, she'd rather enjoy life and take more vacations. Lately, she's even become obsessed with spending time with Fang Jie.

"Shall I give you directions? Okay."

Fang Jie is perfectly acceptable. Comparing the map that Ling explored, he said, "Just go up, down, down, left, right, and you'll get there."

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Himeko gave a satisfied smile and blew a kiss into the air: "Well done."

So proceed bravely, as for being possessed by a ghost or something...

She is not afraid.

Before long, when Himeko arrived at a stone wall and felt the part of it that was powered by Honkai energy, she stretched out her hand with a strange expression and let the energy flow in, and the wall also shone.

Immediately, a voice rang out.

"You wretched humans, you've finally come!"

It was a low, resentful female voice that sent chills down your spine.

Himeko was prepared, sweeping a greatsword across her chest to defend herself; she was a professional S-rank Valkyrie who had been warned of the danger long ago.

All her efforts so far have paid off. With Fang Jie's guidance, she has surpassed the limits of S-rank. Himeko is naturally full of confidence. The mere Judgment-rank Honkai Beast Chi You is a Honkai Beast known for its size, devouring ability, and tenacious vitality.

Just watch how I get rid of you.

Then, a flash of white light, and she was instantly sucked into the stone wall.

"How, how could it be?"

The two little ones behind them were also stunned.

When it comes to getting the short end of the stick, they're seasoned veterans, but Himeko...

"Himeko-sensei! *2"

In the blink of an eye, they sensed a terrifying aura and quickly followed, crossing the stone wall and arriving at a space resembling a palace.

"bell?!!"

Yes, it's not Chi You, nor Hei Ji Lin, it's Ling.

The tiny girl floated in mid-air, seemingly at the center of the world, glancing sideways at the newcomer. In front of her was Himeko, the woman who had once slashed her and had also been slashed by her.

"You've come at just the right time. Do me a favor."

As Ling spoke, she added somewhat hesitantly.

"Please do me a favor."

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Chapter 167 Bell: Instant Refinement!

In a place beneath the high seas, where ordinary detectors cannot reach, within the body of Chi You, known as the Nine Netherworlds, the Valkyrie team realized a chilling truth.

They had already been swallowed by the giant beast Chi You!

And this was all achieved by them crawling into Chi You's mouth and entering his body. In this vast alternate dimension, there were many ancient city ruins that had been swallowed up thousands of years ago, as well as various undead warriors and Honkai beasts transformed by the Honkai energy within his belly.

as well as--

"You should draw that sword, human."

Ling's tone was arrogant, not at all like she was asking for a favor, but she was indeed asking for help.

Facing the worried gazes of her two younger teammates, Raiden Mei and Bronya, Himeko didn't seem to care about Rin's cold attitude in asking for help.

Ultimately, Rin is a heavyweight in the Herrscher field, and the relationship between them is already awkward.

【Erosion】, and it is 【Erosion】 that goes beyond the world and gains the power to negate the world. Fang Jie has already demonstrated its value by showing his own experience.

"This is the Xuanyuan Sword?"

Himeko gazed at the scene before her, which resembled a mound of swords. According to Rin, most of the objects were illusions, but some were real—the many Keys of Control, which were what had sealed Chi You for so long.

Once pulled out...

To be honest, Himeko didn't quite understand why Rin needed her help, even though she said it directly: she was asking Rin to break some kind of seal.

This doesn't look like a good thing.

Isn't this a common plot device in stories? The ignorant uncover the seals of their predecessors, allowing demons and monsters to break free and thus beginning the horror movie.

This kind of reckless behavior is something I'm now going to experience firsthand.

"Hey, Fang Jie, give me a shout. Is this something I can do?"

Himeko didn't bother to call for help quietly, which only made Rin's expression turn even colder. She wasn't afraid of that guy at all.

Fortunately, Fang Jie was indeed completely won over by Ling and remained silent.

"Major Himeko, Fang Jie asked me to tell you—"

Raiden Mei looked strange. She hesitated to speak, but still obediently followed Fang Jie's instructions and said seriously with a straight face, "Don't worry, Himeko, with Kiana here, there will be no problem. Even if Kiana is not enough, there is still Star Core Essence."

"Huh? Who is Star Core Spirit?"

Himeko is unaware of Hoshi's character design and lacks knowledge about the star core.

But Ling's face darkened. She had promised not to interfere, and this is what happened?

Raiden Mei continued, "When she was three years old, her destiny to explore began. At that time, the God of Exploration told her: 'Nameless guest, no problem! You can explore whomever you want! Because you are the traveler of the [Joyful] destiny!'"

Ling didn't want to complain, but she understood that Fang Jie was reminding her of something.

Yes, theoretically, she is also one of the nameless guests.

Otherwise, should we portray ourselves as destroyers?

As for [pleasure]...

Go away.

Himeko watched Rin's changing expression and listened to Raiden Mei's comforting words: "You can rest assured! If she dares to cause trouble, I'll punish her by making her do half a month of community service."

There are a lot of flaws, but it should be okay, right?

Himeko shook her head and walked towards the Xuanyuan Sword.

According to Ling's warning, this is Ji Lin's relic, and the key to her sacrificing herself to seal Chi You. It contains her will and longing. If others easily come into contact with it, they could easily be corrupted by the Honkai energy and synchronize with Ji Lin's will and longing, and then...

Similar to Yae Sakura sacrificing her life to become Theresa's stigmata.

In fact, in the original story, Theresa referenced this aspect, which is why she wanted to find similar stigmata to save Himeko, who was suffering from severe corruption.

She succeeded; Himeko transformed into a crimson rose.

But it failed.

Himeko, infected by Honkai energy, lost her self-awareness and became an existence somewhere between a human and a zombie.

She even went berserk and lost her fear of death. Her martial arts, which she had painstakingly honed as a Valkyrie, became frenzied. She brutally beat Kiana and her companions, and with the Godslayer Sword tightly gripped in her hand, her posture was like a rose blooming in blood on the battlefield, invincible.

In the end, Fu Hua stepped in to suppress Himeko, but she also broke the seal on the Xuanyuan Sword. The group then fell deeper into Chi You's body, which was also the place Ling wanted to go.

Ling wants to go to the place where Cangxuan and Danzhu's story ended.

However, she cannot easily break the seal on the Xuanyuan Sword, because she is repelled by the sword unless it is violently destroyed...

No, not for the sake of China.

At this moment, Himeko didn't think about anything else. She only knew that she should draw this sword, the legendary Xuanyuan Sword, the strongest key of control.

"Drink——!"

As if the whole world was trembling, the Xuanyuan Sword, which had never been brutally destroyed by the bell, concealed the dark power of Chi You. Only when the key to this seal fell into Himeko's hands did she realize that she was pulling out something.

Just then, Kiana and her group arrived.

"Himeko, and..."

Fu Hua immediately recognized what they were doing, and that familiar sword.

"and many more……"

Fu Hua spoke instinctively, drawing Himeko's attention. In just one glance, the golden sword in her hand suddenly went berserk, as some extreme resentment awakened, causing her golden eyes to dim and become filled with blood red.

"Red! Kite!"

As an experienced A-rank Valkyrie, and especially since she has recently been upgraded to S-rank despite her advanced age, Himeko suddenly realized what she was going through; the demon possession had truly arrived.

She felt the activation of that innate sacred mark, the strange sensation of her personality merging with her own, as another person began to try to manipulate her body.

"Fu Hua?"

Half of her golden eyes were burning. Himeko wasn't so easily controlled, but she wasn't sure if she should stop drawing her sword, because the sword was rising on its own.

She aimed at Fu Hua, and another will shouted through her body: "You've finally come, Chi Yuan!"

Fu Hua's expression darkened: "Who are you?"

She had forgotten too much, including what was before her. She vaguely remembered the Key of Domination, but this resentment...

The bell looked very familiar.

However, as the Xuanyuan Sword was pulled out, Chi You awakened further and, through the long process of corrupting Ji Lin's consciousness, gained her power, her innate holy mark, and partial control over the Xuanyuan Sword.

It's not much different from Rin sometimes manipulating Yae Sakura's body, except that she doesn't do that anymore.