Chapter 1490: Wengfaluo Si 3.6 (509)

Sword Art Online.

"Bai E... He actually made Nan Nu Ke shed a drop of blood?!"

Asuna's voice unconsciously rose several degrees. The image of Bai E transforming into an Immortal Blaze and rushing toward Nan Nu Ke is something she will never forget in her lifetime—the fury of thirty million ages swept across Nan Nu Ke's cheeks; although the wound healed instantly, he actually... left a drop of blood?

The blood of a Star God!

This is truly an unprecedented feat; so far, Asuna has never heard of anyone capable of making a Star God bleed. That existence, once exalted at the pinnacle of the Destiny Path, seemed in that instant to be lightly pulled down from the divine altar by someone, no longer so lofty and unattainable.

"The point of this matter is not whether Nan Nu Ke ultimately suffered harm, but that the health bar of that highest-difficulty boss has appeared." Kirito said in a deep voice, "This is a step from 'impossible' to 'possible,' and it also creates the possibility for mortals to slay a Star God—even if that possibility is minuscule. The next course of action is therefore clear: as long as we completely exterminate all the Jiemie Dajuns, that probability will gradually increase..."

According to Kirito's experience, the Jiemie Dajuns are equivalent to elite monsters outside the boss chamber; only by defeating them all can there be a chance of victory. In fact, if it weren't for the Fen Feng obstructing Bai E, Kirito even believes Bai E could have made Nan Nu Ke shed several more drops of blood.

"But, Kirito, there's something worth pondering: if Nan Nu Ke's purpose is to destroy the universe, why doesn't the Star God's main body descend personally, but instead only lets the Jiemie Dajuns act?"

Whether it's the Krippers or the pharmacist of Abundance, or even the Hunting Star God Lan, their main bodies are all practicing their own Destiny Paths; it seems only Nan Nu Ke remains motionless, and there's no news from the company about how many world star systems his true self has destroyed—more often, it's the achievements of his subordinates, the Jiemie Dajuns.

Even when Bai E initially burned fire onto his face, he merely twitched his eyelids slightly.

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Genshin Impact.

"'Using the annihilating golden blood to temper the Hunting Star God's arrowheads'—so the 'golden blood' Jing Liu mentioned earlier is this?"

Sang Duo Nie was quite curious about the composition of this drop of blood; if the Hunting Star God uses this blood to temper arrows, could one arrow kill the God of Abundance? The Xianzhou Alliance places such importance on the annihilating golden blood; they must know its wonderful use.

"Combined with the nature of 'Destruction,' will this drop of blood carry some special effect? For example... 'Must-Kill'?" Dada Li Ya guessed with interest, "Like poison, except it's specifically poison for slaying gods."

Sang Duo Nie lowered his head and took a sip of coffee: "If the golden blood truly has this effect, then if we could obtain a drop and combine it with 'Mistletoe,' the Empress's plan to rebel against heavenly principles might gain a few more points of victory chance."

"If golden blood truly falls into Teyvat, we Fool's Jesters will certainly spare no effort to contend for it."

The silhouette of Piero the clown slowly emerged from the shadows; night streamed through Gruppov's window, illuminating half his face masked, making it appear especially icy.

"The Xianzhou Alliance already possesses the powers of Hunt and Fecundity, yet they still want to utilize 'Destruction'—it seems, in order to kill the God of Abundance, they are also quite mad."

"But I still can't imagine what the God of Abundance would look like slain." Dada Li Ya shrugged, "Frankly, they still haven't completely eradicated the residual flesh and blood of the Envoy Hu Xu to this day, yet they want to kill a Star God... I think the Xianzhou Alliance is very likely to become a second Zandal."

"Huh? How could that be? Don't compare the Alliance to Laigushi!" Sang Duo Nie slammed his cup onto the tray, "As for the Xianzhou Alliance, at least their own moral standards are far higher than that cold machine's! Your guess is simply absurd."

"I know, I'm not saying the Alliance will sacrifice cosmic life like Zandal does, but their choice of the 'god-slaying' path is very dangerous. The former achieves self-coronation by creating Destruction Envoys; the latter? We've all seen the power of Fecundity—if that fire isn't controlled well, who knows what terrifying creations the Xianzhou might forge from the Star God's remains?"

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""Correct. It has fused into Kaesulana's flesh, becoming the final blessing of 'Destruction.' If you wish to dispel the mist and find the whereabouts of 'San Yue Qi,' step forward and awaken its fury.""

""She hides in the crevice of 'Ages,' in the most hidden corner of Wengfaluo Si. Only the most violent will can break through the Memory Realm and illuminate her path... just as the Scorching Sun rises only at the end of the Long Night.""

""Dan Heng vigilantly eyes him: 'How can you prove this isn't another of your schemes?' ""

""'Bringing you to join hands brings me a hundred harms and no benefit. But in this life, facing my call, Kaesulana has never responded.' Laigushi turned his head toward the drop of golden blood beside him, 'Perhaps his mind has already perished; or perhaps he remains lucid, still struggling against the whispers of the Black Tide. Deep in my heart, I alone hope: you and the Star Pavilion Envoy will bring me answers.' ""

"Dan Heng, hearing this, no longer paid attention to Laigushi, but walked straight to the drop of golden blood."

""No other way for you......""

""For you, how long has it been? Kaesulana... Bai E, I have returned.""

"Dan Heng's words had not yet faded when the golden blood suddenly burst into a dazzling light; Dan Heng instinctively raised his arm to block, yet still felt the scorching heat released in that instant."

""This is......""

"After the light faded somewhat, he opened his eyes again to find a broken body already standing in the golden blood's radiance. Kaesulana, he stood silently in the light, like an indestructible deity, finally having awaited his comrade."

""Star, and also... Dan Heng.""

"Kaesulana's voice was hoarse and weary, like a flint stone repeatedly rubbed and struck over long ages. His body was covered in cracks, hard to imagine how long he had endured."

""You... still remember us.""

""These two names, like brands.""

""That... I will tell you. For your long journey, these two names appear only in a finger-snap. But we once fought side by side to protect this Holy City, and also on this Cliffside... witnessed each other's resolve.""

"""""

"Kaesulana lowered his gaze to himself, a flicker of unfamiliarity in his eyes: 'Apart from the belief of departure, I have forgotten everything. Even this body, like your words, feels alien to me. I only know I must imprison... the 'Destruction' that devours all.'"

""If we, too, have come for this? Look at the world's current state—you know what it awaits." Dan Heng solemnly placed his hand on his chest, "Even if I have forgotten everything, I still believe you can, as before, make the right choice.""