Chapter 438: with translation of chapter title

"Regardless of reality or dreams, gazing at the sky is human nature. Since the completion of the 【Golden Moment】, it has always been there, watching over every night of revelry."

"But now this night sky has been mercilessly severed, stained with the gloom of the 【Void】. And this process… only takes the span of a single stroke."

""【One stroke】… is not accurate." Miss Huang Quan corrected sternly, "Actually it's two strokes, just the second slash is quicker."

""The point isn't here." Pipixi shook his head, "This gathering has assembled too many guests who shouldn't have been invited. Even though 【Harmony】 embraces all things, for the peace of Pinokangni, I must also issue expulsion orders to some of them…"

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DC Universe.

"Um, Miss Huang Quan's explanation is really…… humorous."

In the top-floor office of the Star Daily, Louise laughed somewhat awkwardly; Miss Huang Quan's solemn correction seemed like she was explaining a not-so-funny joke, leaving the Pipixi person across from her momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

However, that Pipixi person is also clearly problematic—not to mention that this short, elf-like group wouldn't produce such a calm, experienced voice; he seems quite knowledgeable about Pinokangni's history and has witnessed many things.

Just like the patriarch of a family.

"That Pipixi person must be controlled; judging by his tone, the controller should at least be a clan-head level existence like Xingqiri, otherwise expelling a 【Envoy】-level powerhouse…… this is no small matter." Clark removed his glasses, closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, "Such an operation would likely involve using Harmony's authority."

"I recall Miss Huang Quan saying earlier that 【Harmony】 gathers many people's thoughts, seemingly hundreds of thousands…… their consciousnesses are all merged into the concept of Harmony, like a slab of iron."

"This also means the behind-the-scenes mastermind can manipulate him more easily." Clark sighed, "If Miss Huang Quan refuses to leave Pinokangni, what then? Does the family intend to let all these people use force against her?"

In Clark's view, after Huang Quan turns white-haired, a hundred thousand wouldn't be enough for her to cut down. As long as she is willing to draw that sword, the Void will erode and engulf the entirety of Pinokangni——of course, he also doesn't want Huang Quan to actually resort to violence, for after drawing the sword, Earth would suffer as well.

He didn't want to see again a world swallowed by the Void, that pallid feeling of helplessness…… truly cannot be put into words.

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"The star of the gathering cannot accommodate you, a puppet of the Void. Those who dwell in shadows ought not to step onto the bright stage."

"Huang Quan gave him a cold glance: 'As for living in shadows, we're no different there. At least when conversing with others, you should reveal your true form…… the Dream Master of Pinokangni.'"

"The Dream Master chuckled: 'Another reason not to let you stay has just appeared.'"

The people around gradually closed in, surrounding Huang Quan in an impenetrable ring; they all stared fixedly at her.

"But whether you believe it or not, this is the true 【self】. Moreover, each one is."

"Is this what the family calls 'United as One'?"

"The Dream Master said unhurriedly: 'My mortal form has long since dissipated; the 107,336 children of the Oakwood lineage are now my eyes, ears, and mouth. In times of need I will spread harmony in this beautiful dream, and when necessary… I will have them exile sin from this paradise.'"

"It sounds like you're asking me to leave Pinokangni."

"The Dream Master nodded satisfactorily: 'I'm glad you have self-awareness, but there's no 'please'."

"Huang Quan's brow twitched slightly: 'Do you think you can do it?'"

"Are you threatening me?"

"Hmm… I'm using a period." Huang Quan closed his eyes, "This is a kind of… statement. Those who still show such malice after learning my identity are neither the first nor the last. This situation has occurred far too often; when faced with my questioning, people mostly retort 'What's wrong with that?'"

The surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees, the air filled with a suffocating pressure.

"Huang Quan slowly opened his eyes: 'But the result… has always been impossible.'"

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Demon Slayer.

"This line is so cool, so cool, so cool! Miss Huang Quan is way too cool! She's handsome, good-looking, and strong!"

Inside the courtyard of the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, the little stars in Kanroji Mitsuri's eyes were about to burst out, her face full of fangirlish infatuation, making even the Snake Hashira beside her unable to resist rubbing his forehead in exasperation.

"Kanroji… you should calm down, for you know the current situation Miss Huang Quan cannot be said to have victory in the bag." The Snake Hashira whispered a reminder from beside her.

"Huh? No way? Miss Huang Quan is that strong? If this Dream Master insists on clinging, then let's strike again—no, two slashes to cleave all other dreams as well! Slash until he dares not cause trouble anymore!"

Kanroji Mitsuri's thought is simple: when dealing with Huang Quan's issue, the Dream Master simply doesn't reason.

You know who first caused trouble—it was Shajin, even if he was acting…… the chips also smashed many buildings; it was Miss Huang Quan's two slashes that stopped him, preventing greater destruction. Now not only does he not even say thanks, he wants to drive people away—on what basis?

Just because she slit open Pinokangni's sky? But if she didn't intervene, the golden void Shajin summoned would still be endlessly pouring chips!

"It's not that simple—do you still remember the shackles Xingqiri placed on Shajin back then? Although 【Harmony】 looks harmless, that's merely appearances…… it's hard to imagine how many harmful means they actually conceal." Tokitou Muichiro added a light reminder from beside her.

"Hah, that stuff is only used on Shajin; Huang Quan could cleave it with a single slash—what use could it have against her?" Sanemi Shinazugawa scoffed contemptuously.

"But that's just the shackle Xingqiri imposed." Shinobu Kochou took over his words, "Sanemi… we must assume the family has Harmony Envoys; if an Envoy places a shackle on Huang Quan, could she still easily cleave it? Huang Quan is indeed strong, but we shouldn't underestimate Harmony. Now Pinokangni's situation is too chaotic; no one can predict whether there are other Envoys fishing in troubled waters, hiding within."

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"You're very confident, but remember——the family is humble yet never weak. The vibrations of 【Harmony】 spread throughout the universe; if you refuse to comply, as soon as that longsword leaves its sheath by even a fraction, you will never escape the wrath of the 【Infinite Husband Chief】 for the rest of your life."

"And before that……" the Dream Master drew a deep breath and slowly spoke: '…137 people—these are the foreigners I have personally exiled since becoming Dream Master. Among them, some once broke my wings, some once burned my body……'

"But today, I still stand here, not minding adding one more to that number."