Chapter 576

However, just as everyone was celebrating their victory, a mysterious light suddenly appeared. Within the light, there seemed to be the entrance to a new world. The crowd stared at the light in astonishment, their hearts filled with doubt.

"This is..." Kagome covered her mouth in surprise, curiosity glimmering in her eyes.

The world spun around them, and Li An held Guo Yao tightly as his feet finally landed steadily in the world of *Steins; Gate*. Yet what greeted them was not novelty and excitement, but an indescribable chaos and unease.

On the surrounding streets, the crowd hurried along with strange expressions, as if each person carried some unknown secret. In the sky, the clouds churned eerily, occasionally flashing with strange light, as if the rules of reality were being twisted wantonly here. On the electronic billboards by the street, images flickered and warped ceaselessly, emitting a hair-raising electrical hum.

"Wh-where is this?" Guo Yao's voice trembled. She gripped Li An's arm tightly, her nails nearly digging into his skin, her eyes full of fear and confusion.

Li An gently patted Guo Yao's hand, trying to soothe her: "Don't be afraid, this is the world of *Steins; Gate*. We'll be fine, I will definitely protect you." Though he spoke these words, his eyes warily scanned the surroundings, missing no potential danger.

"Why is it so chaotic?" Guo Yao's voice carried a sob. She looked around, her body trembling slightly.

Li An frowned, his heart also full of doubt: "It seems the divergence of the world line is more serious than we imagined. We must find the cause as soon as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

To find a way to solve the problem, Li An decided to seek out Okabe Rintaro and the others, who had in-depth research on world lines in this world, to cooperate. However, their actions seemed to have already been detected by SERN.

"Watch out!" Li An suddenly shouted, pulling Guo Yao aside to dodge. Almost at the same instant, a laser beam grazed the hem of their clothes and struck the wall beside them, emitting a stinging smell of burnt char.

"What's happening?" Guo Yao asked in terror, her eyes wide open.

"It's SERN's pursuers, they've spotted us!" Li An's face darkened. He knew a fierce battle was inevitable.

Li An pulled Guo Yao as they fled frantically through the streets of Akihabara. From the shops on either side of the street, people watched the scene in horror and hurried indoors one after another. The honking of cars and the cries of the people intertwined, and the entire street plunged into chaos.

"Damn, they're chasing too closely!" Li An gritted his teeth, his forehead covered in sweat. He dodged SERN's attacks while looking for an opening to strike back.

SERN's pursuers pressed in step by step, the weapons in their hands continuously firing deadly laser beams. Relying on his agile movements and sharp reflexes, Li An dodged the attacks again and again with clever finesse.

"Li An, I'm so scared..." Guo Yao's voice trembled. She followed closely behind Li An, her body shaking nonstop.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!" Li An shouted loudly, his gaze firm and resolute.

Just as they were trapped in a desperate situation, Li An suddenly spotted an abandoned warehouse by the road. His heart stirred, and he pulled Guo Yao toward the warehouse, running..

GLOSSARY:

Guo Yao, Shi Zhi, Jideji Society, Yunshizhi Sect, Okabe Rintaro, SERN, Akihabara