Lixue's guardianship and illusory dreams

"Resurrect... me?""

Kallen sat up all of a sudden. She had never thought in this direction because this was something that was impossible in everyone's mind.

You can make wild guesses about the power of force, but you can't think of anything that hinders your understanding.

Is resurrection really possible?

Is it really worth it for myself to advance for so long with my Fate for a vain goal?

Subconsciously, these thoughts emerged in Kallen's mind, and they were out of control once they started.

...

"Is it really possible to bring someone back to life?" Kiana asked, rushing over to Luo Mo. Her hands were clasped together as she asked with a hopeful tone, "If it's possible, it would be wonderful to bring my father back."

"Resurrection…" Luo Mo murmured softly, a smile playing on his lips. He reached out to touch Kiana's white hair that had come over. "Of course, it's impossible!" His touch was gentle, her hair soft and smooth, reminding him of a kitten.

As he glanced to the side, he noticed Mei was watching him, her eyes filled with displeasure.

"Hmm ~~" Kiana shook her head, trying to shake off his hand. She then asked with curiosity, "So, the one named Otto inside, did he fail?"

"No, but the method of resurrection… it might be different from what you're thinking." Luo Mo replied with a smile, then fell silent.

What he had brought back to life was not Kallen, but a brand new world. Kallen there alive was just a 'byproduct'.

The key difference in this world was that Kallen would never face death again.

This world will be her time and space.

...

Otto was get kick out in the consciousness space, and Sirin also broke through Fu Hua's control with the power of God.

Sirin gradually came to understand that her previous defeat was due to the influence of certain feathers - the Phoenix Down. These feathers had a profound impact on her thought process.

She grabbed the feather with all her might and tore it into pieces.

A wild laugh escaped her lips as she looked down at Fu Hua beneath her feet, her eyes filled with icy arrogance.

It was clear to her that Fu Hua was no longer a match for her.

Fu Hua, looking up at Sirin in the sky, knew she could not hesitate any longer. If Sirin were to escape, it would undoubtedly lead to a catastrophe.

Thus, she decided to burn her memory with the Phoenix Down once again.

"All the things in the past are all paid to this sword."

Her mind was flooded with countless fragments of memories: Fuxi, Nuwa, Ji Lin… All of them ignited and dissipated, transforming into power.

"Phoenix Down, first-rated power," she murmured.

Without the sword's heart, he could only gain power by burning her memories.

"God, the ultimate change, the wonderful things are expressed."

She lifted her gaze and looked at Sirin with calm determination. "Herrscher, this sword is unstoppable."

Suddenly, a massive true shadow of a phoenix appeared in the sky, and a golden giant sword descended from the heavens, aiming for Sirin's head.

Sirin did her best to block it, but the space where the sword pointed shattered.

After a cloud of smoke, Fu Hua also sustained severe injuries and collapsed.

"Second Herrscher, is it my bad luck, or is it that you should not die?" Fu Hua murmured to herself. She was confident that her sword had struck the opponent, but a massive entity had blocked it.

However, her sword had severed the other party's connection with the so-called god.

Welt also emerged from the core of the Herrscher of Reason. It turned out that he had been bound by the Honkai god in the core, but he had chosen to hide within and wait for the right opportunity.

In reality, after Fu Hua's defeat, Otto is constantly thinking about the final scene in consciousness space.

It seems that no one can resist Sirin at this time.

Faced with such a scene, Cheng Lixue, the only one present, bravely steps forward to provide a rear guard for the others.

"Forgive me, master, Li Xue… I can only accompany you up to here."

Amidst the ruins, Cheng Lixue kneels on the ground. The Archon Spear has pierced her chest; blood trickles down the weapon. Her life hangs in the balance.

There was a time when she, the most formidable A-level Valkyrie, held her ground here, buying time until… Fu Hua could escape.

---

"Cheng Lixue? Cheng Lixue!" Fu Hua exclaims in surprise upon witnessing this scene.

At some point, she finds herself revisiting the scene.

Among her seven apprentices, Cheng Lixue stands out as the reserved and silent one, the only one who has truly captured her heart.

Yet, for some unknown reason, Cheng Lixue's sword heart has remained stagnant.

Could the root of the problem lie with Fu Hua herself?

---

[I used to cherish those moments sitting at the table, eagerly awaiting the master's wonton noodles. She was not just my master, but also my only family.]

[But I'm still puzzled, master. Why didn't you accept me as your disciple?]

[And why did you depart without a word of farewell? Over time, these questions turned into demons in my mind, trapping my sword heart in its current state.]

In the end, despite her injuries, Cheng Lixue fought valiantly to buy time during the battle. And in the final scene, Cheng Lixue says, "I can only accompany you up to here…"

---

Fu Hua covered his head with grief-stricken hands, and his eyes, which always faced everything calmly, became panicked.

"Immortal?" The Book of Fuxi, upon touching Fu Hua, couldn't comprehend why she was so agitated.

"By the way, what's stopping you from accepting her as your disciple?"

The Book of Fuxi was puzzled. Accepting a disciple seemed like a natural progression, especially since Cheng Lixue appeared to have a commendable character.

"It's fine." Fu Hua responded, waving her right hand slightly. Her left hand remained pressed against her forehead as she spoke in a subdued tone.

...

"Wow, the squad leader's sword is so impressive. Does the squad leader truly resemble the Red Kite Immortal? What a formidable name!" Kiana exclaimed, her mood then shifting to a more somber tone.

She found it hard to witness such a tragic turn of events.

"But… Cheng Lixue, what a shame. If only Fu Hua had acknowledged her sooner, she might have survived."

"Everyone faces their own challenges. It's not that Fu Hua refuses to acknowledge Cheng Lixue. It's just the term 'apprentice'… that makes her hesitant." Luo Mo clarified.

"Oh, could it be that the squad leader is like those old masters in China who only instruct two or three chosen disciples? Is Cheng Lixue unable to meet her expectations?" Kiana quickly drew a parallel with what she had learned from movies.

Isn't this a common theme in martial arts films?

"That's not the case. You'll understand in due time," Luo Mo replied with a smile, choosing to remain silent thereafter.

"Hold on a second; I don't remember this either. Don't put all the blame on me!" Sirin protested, her eyes wide in surprise. She genuinely had no recollection of this scene.

"Uh-oh, second sister, you're in trouble!" Kiana teased, pulling a face at her.

Feeling wronged, Sirin looked at Cecilia with a pitiful expression, hoping she would step in and defend her.

"According to the second Honkai Impact report, Cheng Lixue was… buried at the Herrscher of Fire, not at Sirin's place," Cecilia recalled,

"She was an exceptional commander, and as a Valkyrie, she always held the front line and never retreated."

"Then… is she really dead?" Luo Mo asked, his voice filled with concern. History had taken an unexpected turn, and he was hoping for a positive outcome.

"The situation was critical, and we had to seal her body in ice. There were only faint signs of life detected, but… she might not survive if the ice is broken."

"As long as she's alive," Luo Mo sighed in relief. "By the way, is Fu Hua aware of this?"

"Bishop Kallen informed Fu Hua that she needed emergency treatment, but she never showed up again. Perhaps she assumed she was dead," Cecilia explained.

However, in the current game situation, any attempt to rescue her was utterly impossible. He could only watch helplessly as Cheng Lixue's body gradually disappeared.

---

In the scenario, Sirin, having eliminated the final barrier, didn't rush to annihilate humanity.

Instead, she gazed with curiosity at the newly acquired feather in her hand, eager to find a suitable candidate to test her new toy.

She then set her sights on Cecilia, who was soaring towards her, and Siegfried, who was locked in combat with Bella.

With a slight smile, she invoked the power of the phoenix down.

They all fell into a Dream world, and it was a world where the second Honkai Impact was defeated, peace was restored to the world, and Honkai Impact disappeared.

In this world, Siegfried had become a game producer, and the other Valkyries were fulfilling their respective roles. Cecilia had even dressed Kiana in a Winter Princess costume to celebrate her birthday.

Meanwhile, Sirin was on the outside, biting her fingers. Her initial intention was to inflict pain on the others, not to fabricate a normal, happy family.

However, she found herself daydreaming, watching the beautiful girl and once again feeling a longing for happiness.

"If… there was no Honkai and my mother hadn't died, could I also experience such joy?" she wondered.

Driven by these thoughts, she decided to enter the world herself and destroy these illusions.

They had stolen her happiness; why should she allow them to be happy?

But just as she reached the doorstep of her house, ready to act, she was halted by Cecilia, who recognized her as her daughter.

Presented with a piece of cake, Sirin found herself unable to refuse.

At night, in Cecilia's arms, she hesitated, questioned what she was doing,

Should they be killed? They are not their parents.

Exhausted and enveloped in warmth, she decided to postpone her decision until the next day. With that, Sirin drifted off to sleep.

For several days, every time she wanted to take action, Cecilia would always come out to disrupt the situation and give her a taste of warmth and happiness.

She gradually became addicted to it and enjoyed its beauty.

The simple pleasures of life—shopping, changing clothes, enjoying desserts, savoring delicious food, and experiencing maternal love—all stirred a sense of nostalgia within her that she couldn't ignore.

---

"Hmm. Is this a honey trap?" Kiana was the first to voice her suspicions. Observing the unfolding scene, Kiana began to understand the old saying that 'Wenrou Township is a hero's grave'.

Something seems wrong, but whatever! I didn't make a typo this time.

The motherly behavior displayed seemed to have the power to sway the enemy they were fighting against to their side. Indeed, she was her own mother—gentle yet strong.

How could such a perfect woman exist in this world? It's just… she should relax when playing games with herself.

Honey trap? Luo Mo couldn't understand what Kiana meant for a moment. Who could tell that this was a beauty trap?

Cecilia's mouth twitched, resisting the urge to teach Kiana a lesson.

"So, mom, you already knew my identity at that time, right?" Sirin asked angrily,

From the video, she could see that even Siegfried was always suspicious of something, but Cecilia was not aware of the loophole at all.

"I was right, wasn't I? You've become my daughter now," Cecilia responded with a smile, choosing not to elaborate further. She had known it from the start.

It's a pity that someone disrupted the situation.

If not for that, there wouldn't have been any further complications. But she couldn't blame other Valkyrie, who was fated to seek revenge. That was just the way it was.

...

Welt watched the video, a cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. He had a feeling that the upcoming footage wouldn't be in his favor.

"Why are you so nervous, Yang? Are you feeling unwell? Your forehead is drenched in sweat," Tesla remarked, looking annoyed as she wiped his forehead with a towel.

"I seem to have become a pig teammate," Walter said with a wry smile.

He really didn't know about the situation inside. In his opinion, the Second Herrscher, who had not reached an agreement at the beginning, could only be eliminated through war. Of course, he had to seize such a good opportunity at that time.

But I didn't expect it... Cecilia is indeed the most powerful Valkyrie in Schicksal.

---

Despite Welt's dissuasion, Siegfried gradually confirmed the anomaly, but he still did not take action.

At the same time, in the real world, Anti-Entropy and Valkyrie were attacking Bella crazily. With the final forcible use of sky fire, Bella's core dispersed within her body.

And this means the death of Sirin's last family member.

Sirin naturally sensed it, and she took action directly, questioning with mixed sorrow, but looking at the agile skills of Siegfried and Cecilia,

Only then did she realize... It turned out that she was the one who was unaware all along, and they were just acting.

No matter how Cecilia tried to persuade her, Sirin ignored her, but she always took action against Welt and decided to eliminate the traitors first.

As Welt's plan reached its final stage—the bombardment of Sirin's body by the Moonlight Throne—Sirin's consciousness could no longer withstand it in reality.

Witnessing her dwindling strength, Sirin couldn't help but lash out once more.

She asked in a soft voice, almost as if no one could hear her.

"Why do you humans always deceive me? Those experiments, and that woman, they all lied to me and took Bella away."

In the heat of the battle, just as she made up her mind to eliminate everyone on the battlefield, a golden chain shot towards her. It was Theresa Judas.

The final showdown was set between Theresa, Siegfried, and Cecilia.

These were three individuals who had shown her kindness. Upon seeing them, Sirin couldn't help but smile in a twisted manner.

She turned to Cecilia, her voice tinged with sadness, and asked, "Cecilia, have you come to kill me too?"

Two people are then trapped: her fake parents.

After enduring countless setbacks, she was determined to defeat them one by one.

As mentioned earlier, Theresa was able to emerge because she had harnessed the zeroth-rated power of the God Key. Within its range, all Honkai energy would vanish.

Holding the spear-headed chain, Theresa approached Sirin step by step. Her face was filled with sorrow, and tears streamed down her cheeks.

"…I'm sorry."

"..."

"Pretentious liar," Sirin muttered, lowering her head. She was immobilized, a sensation that brought back memories of her time in the laboratory.

With a swift movement, Theresa plunged her hand through Sirin's heart. The barrier then dissipated on its own, leaving Collapse lying on the ground.

---

"Do you know how to do this?" Himeko looked at the golden gears on the screen. The six-core Herrscher was still pressed to the ground and unable to move.

"Hey, of course, I can," Theresa responded confidently, her hand firmly gripping Judas's.

Hell, does Judas still have this ability? Grandma didn't tell her either. She looked so, so strong, although it was a bit tiring.

"Why haven't I seen you use this ability before?" 

"Didn't you see the video? After using this power, there's a high chance my bloodline will perish instantly!" Theresa blurted out without thinking.

Himeko fell silent, her gaze fixed on Theresa.

"Theresa, consider this: are you truly of the Honkai Beast's bloodline as shown in the video? You're not an experiment."

Theresa fell quiet, reflecting on past instances when she had found herself in such awkward situations.

Suddenly, Luo Mo's face flashed in her mind.

"Hey, hey?" Theresa said, tilting her head slightly, a playful expression on her face.

Himeko could only sigh, a familiar sense of exasperation creeping up, just like old times.

...

"Second sister, do you think you're easily fooled?" Kiana teased, her voice a whisper in Sirin's ear.

"Little Sirin can be a bit clumsy and is sometimes tricked," Cecilia agreed, nodding her head.

"Why would you say that, Mom?" Sirin protested, stomping her foot in frustration. "I just tend to trust people too quickly… I'm not dumb."

"Of course, dear. If not for that, I wouldn't have been able to get my daughter back," Cecilia replied, her smile broadening as she continued to tease Sirin.

Seeing Sirin's annoyance only seemed to amuse Cecilia more.

"Hmph! Bella, come here. I need to check if your core is damaged," Sirin said, her anger evident. It was rare for her to remember Bella's situation.

Bella felt honored by Sirin's attention and quickly made her way to Sirin's side.

"Well, the Honkai energy is severely depleted, but there's no damage," Sirin said, letting out a sigh of relief.

She was glad that nothing serious had happened to Bella.