Chapter 169: Honkai: Star Rail — The Xianzhou General Won't Dream of a Yandere Chapter 166: The Erudition's Outcome, The Hunt God Des

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

In the front-row seats of the congratulatory ceremony, Asta propped her chin, her gaze fixed tightly on Xuan Ge in the center of the venue. She lowered her voice, full of amazement: "So this is the Divine Might General who shakes the Huan Yu? This is my first time seeing him in person; he's even more outstanding than in the news."

"Miss, the Family Head and Madam are in the seats over there."

Alan stood to the side, turning slightly. Without changing expression, he raised his hand and pointed toward the distant guest seats, reminding Asta in a low voice.

Alan stood to one side, and with a subtle raise of his hand pointed toward the guests' seats in the distance, quietly reminding Asta.

Asta's eyes curved with a smile. She looked in the direction Alan pointed, and after meeting her parents' gazes, she lightly nodded in acknowledgment.

On the other side, in the Black Tower's exclusive seating, the Black Tower, acting as the representative of the Herta Space Station and Zhan Lan Xing,

held a teacup and glanced at Asta. Her tone carried a hint of barely perceptible jealousy as she chuckled: "Hehe~ Asta, look less at the handsome Xuan Ge."

"Ah? Why?" Asta's face was full of confusion. She tilted her head and asked.

The Divine Might General was originally upright in bearing and extraordinary in demeanor.

Moreover, the unique husband-material aura after marriage was impossible to hide — pleasing to the eye and full of presence.

What's more, this was her first time seeing this legendary general in person; looking a few more times was perfectly normal.

The Black Tower's gaze fell on Xuan Ge, who was conversing with Screwllum. Her fingertips lightly tapped the cup rim, and she said displeasedly: "Look less when I tell you to look less. Why so many whys?"

That jealous yet awkward appearance fully displayed a little girl's nature.

In the venue, Screwllum stood upright, his conduct gentlemanly. He bowed slightly to Xuan Ge and spoke in a clear voice: "Divine Might General, I, on behalf of Screwllum Planet, present the most sincere congratulatory gift to the Shenwu Crown Prince.

Specifically, a giant interstellar starship, gifted to the Shen Wu Xian Zhou, as a token of our sincerity."

As his words fell, the Intellitron Guild steward at his side immediately stepped forward, holding a gear-shaped metal key in both hands, and respectfully presented it before Xuan Ge.

Ling Sha stepped forward gracefully, accepted the key gently and properly stored it away. Only then did Xuan Ge speak, his tone steady and solemn: "Monarch Screwllum, rest assured. The Shen Wu Xian Zhou has always interacted with the Screwllum Civilization as equals. This bond, Shen Wu will remember in its heart."

Screwllum's smile deepened upon hearing this: "General speaks too heavily. Screwllum Planet wishes to be eternally friendly with the Xianzhou Alliance, jointly guarding Huan Yu peace, and mutually conducting trade."

"As it should be." Xuan Ge nodded in agreement.

Screwllum perceived the Black Tower's gaze and immediately laughed as he took his leave: "General, the Black Tower Lady must have business with me. I'll take my leave first and visit the Divine Might General's Mansion another day."

"Good, always ready to receive."

Xuan Ge nodded in assent. He had also noticed the Black Tower's gaze, but at the moment he had no leisure to attend to it.

At this time, Ling Sha walked to Xuan Ge's side and softly reminded: "General, General Yue Yu has already arrived at the venue. You go receive him. The remaining guests will be handled by me and Dan Heng — absolutely no mistakes will occur."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Ge nodded and turned, walking toward Yue Yu's seat.

In the first row of the guest seats, Huan Long reached out and lightly touched Xing Xiao's lower abdomen. The touch was flat and without issue, and she couldn't help but frown in puzzlement: "Xing Xiao, why is there still no movement in your belly?"

Xing Xiao lightly batted her hand away, her tone calm and waveless: "What are you anxious about?"

"Didn't you say back then that Xuan Ge and Yao Guang were destined to be first? Me not getting pregnant was an expected thing."

"But you've been intimate with Xuan Ge several times since, and not once got pregnant?"

Huan Long picked up her teacup and took a light sip, her tone carrying a few points of puzzlement.

"No." Xing Xiao spoke concisely, her expression without the slightest ripple.

Huan Long set down the teacup, a flash of determination crossing her eyes: "Then you'd better speed up the progress. If it really won't work, I can do it too."

"I'll go to the Luofu Xian Zhou and seize the Jianmu, reshape a physical body — I might not be unable to conceive Xuan Ge's child."

Upon hearing this, Xing Xiao's gaze instantly turned bone-chillingly cold, staring straight at Huan Long.

But the words of reproach and disdain that reached her lips were ultimately swallowed back down.

She knew clearly in her heart that the Creative God not only refused to give up on Xuan Ge, but like the Erudition and the Hunt, had also set her sights on Xuan Ge's offspring;

And as the representative of the Destruction Path, her child with Xuan Ge would be the legitimate Crown Prince of the Destruction Forces.

After a moment of silence, Xing Xiao still coldly warned: "Regarding the Luofu Jianmu matter, if you act incautiously even once, you will certainly die body and soul."

"This matter is perilous; I will naturally plan it meticulously."

Huan Long nodded solemnly. She knew deeply that she couldn't beat the Hunt Emissary Jing Yuan, nor was she a match for Xuan Ge, but this risk she had to take.

This wasn't just for herself, but even more for Xuan Ge.

Xuan Ge's power recovery was far too slow. The old injuries left by the Feather Emperor back then were bizarre to the extreme.

Ordinary power fundamentally couldn't completely heal them. Only the Abundance creation Jianmu could cure the root of the old injuries.

What's more, this move could be called killing three birds with one stone: it could help Xuan Ge recover power, and also probe the Xianzhou's attitude.

If the Xianzhou's old fossils took the opportunity to attack Xuan Ge, it would instead give Xuan Ge a reason to clean house, sweeping away the stubborn conservative forces within the Xianzhou.

Just as everyone was conversing in low voices and the atmosphere was harmonious, two crisp claps suddenly rang out, instantly suppressing all sounds in the venue.

After a moment of silence, Xing Xiao still reminded in a cold voice:

"Regarding the matter of the Luofeng Jianmu, if you act incautiously even once, you will certainly die and your Dao will vanish."

"This matter is perilous; I will naturally plan it out meticulously."

Huan Long nodded solemnly; she knew full well she was no match for the Hunt Envoy Jing Yuan, and even less a match for Xuan Ge, but this risk she had to take.

This was not merely for herself, but even more for Xuan Ge.

Xuan Ge's power was recovering far too slowly; the injury left by the Feather Emperor back then was Weird to the extreme.

Ordinary power could not thoroughly heal it at all; only the Abundance creation Jianmu could cure the old wound at its root.

Moreover this move could be called killing three birds with one stone: it could help Xuan Ge recover his power, and also probe the Xian Zhou's Attitude.

If the old fossils of the Xian Zhou seized the chance to attack Xuan Ge, it would instead give Xuan Ge a reason to clean house, sweeping away the stubborn conservative forces within the Xian Zhou.

Just as the Audience conversed in Low Voices, the atmosphere harmonious, two crisp claps sounded Dun Ran, Instantly Ya Zhi all voices in the hall.

All the guests present raised their gazes in unison, their lines of sight focusing sharply on the high platform.

Xuan Ge stood with hands clasped behind his back, Yao Guang holding the babbling Xuan Yao, standing quietly at his side.

Xuan Ge first let out a light sigh; this soft sigh made the guests below tense up, mistakenly thinking the General had been startled by the crowd's clamor.

The crowd involuntarily held their breath, fear rising in their hearts.

But the next second, Xuan Ge's words instantly put everyone at ease:

"I am merely an ordinary Heavenly General of the Xian Zhou; I never imagined that today distinguished guests from all corners of the Huan Yu would grace us with their presence to offer congratulations. My preparations were rushed, my etiquette lacking; I hope you will all be forgiving."

"The General is too modest!" Subordinate guests like Ru Feicui and Dahlia rose one after another, bowing respectfully toward the high platform, their tones full of reverence.

Xuan Ge raised a hand, signaling everyone to be seated, then laughed aloud:

"The Xian Zhou has had the tradition of the Zhouyi Ceremony since ancient times, using it to divine a child's nature and future path. I imagine you are all interested as well; today, let the Crown Prince Xuan Yao perform the Zhouyi Ceremony."

As his words fell, four Shen Wu Corps members slowly stepped onto the platform, one spreading out a soft carpet.

The other three held objects engraved with patterns, placing them neatly in the center of the carpet.

Yao Guang carefully placed Xuan Yao on the carpet, gently rubbed the child's head, and softly instructed:

"Yao'er, go pick the pattern you like; once you grab it, bring it to Mother to see."

Below the high platform, Diamond, Minghuo Grand Duke, Hei Ta, Bo Tiou, Yin Zhi, and others, along with the projected Jing Yuan and the personally present Yue Yu, all rose to watch intently.

But when the crowd saw clearly the objects on the carpet, the entire venue instantly fell into dead silence, faces full of shock.

These were not ordinary items like brushes, ink, or sword tassels, but actually items printed with Path patterns!

A wave of confusion instantly surged in everyone's hearts.

What is Xuan Ge trying to do?

Could it be that whichever Path Xuan Yao grabs, he will make his son walk the corresponding Path?

Xuan Yao on the carpet blinked his bewildered eyes, first reaching out to grab the Destruction Path pattern, playing with it for a moment.

This scene made the Minghuo Grand Duke, Xing Xiao, and Huan Long secretly delighted.

But before they could rejoice for long, Xuan Yao casually tossed the Destruction pattern aside.

Immediately after, Xuan Yao grabbed the Pure Beauty Path pattern, and Yin Zhi's eyes lit up.

He immediately raised his hand, preparing to recite a ten-thousand-word eulogy praising the Crown Prince's noble nature.

The Pure Beauty Knight beside him was quick-eyed and quick-handed, instantly covering his mouth, averting a lengthy compliment.

But Xuan Yao still didn't linger, casually putting down the Pure Beauty pattern and continuing to feel around.

The next second, Xuan Yao's little hand tightly grasped the Hunt Path pattern, clutching it in his hand, unwilling to let go.

Jing Yuan and Yue Yu below the high platform instantly revealed joy, their eyes full of relief, clearly convinced the Crown Prince was destined to inherit the Hunt Path.

Just as everyone thought the Zhouyi Ceremony had ended there, that Xuan Yao was a pure Hunt Successor...

The little guy's other hand slowly picked up the Erudition Path pattern, a childish smile still hooking the corner of his mouth.

"How is this possible? He's just a swaddling infant..."

Hei Ta violently stood up, raising her head to look incredulously at the dome above the ceremony venue.

Only to see the dome above, space suddenly tearing open, a massive Mechanical Body slowly emerging, the Mechanical Eye at its core emitting a deep blue, profound light, its pressure sweeping across the entire venue.

It is the Erudition Aeon descending in person!

And simultaneously, the Void on the other side of the venue trembled violently, blue streamers pouring down.

Sharp Arrow Intent pierced the Huan Yu; the Hunt Aeon manifestly descended!

Two gods opposed, pressures colliding; the air at the venue seemed to freeze, all guests silent as winter cicadas, not daring to breathe.

Xuan Ge and Yao Guang's expressions changed, almost simultaneously unleashing their own power.

Two vast forces intertwined and entwined, firmly protecting Xuan Yao in the center, shielding their child, resisting the terrifying pressure of the twin gods' descent.