Chapter 206: Honkai: Star Rail — The Xianzhou General Wouldn't Dream of a Yandere Chapter 203: Grand Unification

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

Xuan Ge coughed lightly, his gaze signaling Fei Xiao to return to the formation.

Fei Xiao pursed her lips, a trace of reluctance flashing in her eyes.

But in the end she still obeyed her master's words, turning obediently and retreating back into the Heavenly Generals' ranks.

She subconsciously glanced at Hua; this one glance inexplicably made Hua feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Hua knew clearly in her heart that tonight, something different was destined to happen.

"The grudges of the fox people should end now, Hu Lei."

Xuan Ge set down his chopsticks, his tone flat yet carrying the ease of dust settling.

"Xuan Ge, if only you were Abu Li Ren." Hu Lei set down his wine cup, his gaze meeting Xuan Ge's, his tone full of regret: "I admire you greatly."

Xuan Ge smiled faintly, not responding.

These words, whether he answered them or not, made no difference.

Fate is determined by himself, not defined by fate.

"What a pity, you are not."

Hu Lei's pupils suddenly turned blood-red, staring dead at Xuan Ge, his tone abruptly turning sharp: "And I am the true Bu Li Ren War Chief — none of you are!"

The moment his voice fell, Hu Lei erupted into motion.

His right hand curled into a claw, carrying a fierce gale, stabbing straight at Xuan Ge's forehead.

A gentle breeze brushed past, stirring the strands of hair at Xuan Ge's temples.

Hu Lei's claw tip stopped a mere centimeter from Xuan Ge's forehead, unable to advance another inch.

Hu Lei's eyes gradually lost focus, a trace of fresh blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

He suddenly collapsed stiffly to the ground, not a shred of breath remaining.

In truth, from the moment Hu Lei set down his wine cup, Xuan Ge had already severed the Abundance healing power he was channeling into his body.

Without the Crimson Moon's support, he had only enough time left to speak a single sentence.

Xuan Ge lifted the green plum wine from the table, his gaze falling on the green plums floating and sinking in the cup.

He slowly sprinkled the wine before Hu Lei's corpse, murmuring softly: "What a pity, I am not Abu Li Ren, but you — you were a true leader."

The green plum fell beside Hu Lei's hand; his unfocused gaze seemed to have been fixed on the green plum all along.

From the moment he left prison until now, Hu Lei never struggled or resisted in the slightest.

He went to his death decisively, and handed over the Crimson Moon cleanly and neatly.

He knew clearly in his heart that he could not break the current peace of the Heavenly Wolf clan.

And with his death, he completely severed the old grievances between the Heavenly Wolf clan and the fox people.

"Your Majesty!"

Fei Xiao was the first to drop to one knee, saluting with clasped fists; behind her, the fox people's Qingqiu Army also knelt in unison, echoing in one voice.

"Bury Hu Lei with honors on Qing Qiu Xing, erect a wordless stele."

Xuan Ge glanced at Hu Lei's corpse, ordering in a calm tone.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Mo Du led the Heavenly Wolf clan's people, also kneeling on one knee in unison, their voices full of gratitude.

Mo Du knew clearly in his heart that the Xuan Emperor's move was to appease those Bu Li Ren descendants who had just surrendered.

Although they had already surrendered, resentment inevitably lingered in their hearts.

Burying Hu Lei with honors both cut off their delusions and rallied hearts, making them truly submit to the Shen Wu Xian Zhou.

And the wordless stele clearly proclaimed — Hu Lei has become history from now on, never to be mentioned again.

If any fox person or Heavenly Wolf clan member dares to use this matter to provoke trouble, it is no different from rebellion — certain death.

Xuan Ge's figure flashed, and he returned to the Dragon Throne.

He glanced at Hua beside him; the latter understood instantly, stepped forward, and announced loudly: "Heavenly Generals, lead your teams back to your respective Xian Zhou; gather at the Shen Wei Huang Gong later."

"Yes!"

Jing Yuan and the other Heavenly Generals all clasped fists in response, yet did not salute and withdraw as usual.

They all knew clearly in their hearts that Xuan Ge had not yet finalized the Heavenly Generals' duty assignments; it would be rash to leave now.

Jing Yuan looked at Fu Xuan beside him, who kept looking back every few steps, repeatedly glancing toward Xuan Ge's direction, and couldn't help but laugh: "Don't rush, handle Luofu's trivial matters first."

"Ge... General, you mustn't speak nonsense!"

Fu Xuan, walking at Jing Yuan's side, instantly flushed red, stammering an explanation: "I was just looking... really."

"Hehe~" Jing Yuan chuckled lightly, offering no further explanation.

He knew it like the back of his hand.

Xuan Ge definitely intends to win over Hua; after all, the faction behind Hua wields immense power — this is the key to stabilizing the Heavenly Generals' camp.

And on Fei Xiao's side, the fox clan's movements aren't small either; they urge Fei Xiao daily to "seal the deal" quickly, completely binding her relationship with the Xuan Emperor.

Now, the Xian Zhou has completely shed the alliance's shackles and achieved grand unification — this is fundamentally a good thing.

Even if Xuan Ge didn't do this, she Hua would find an opportunity to push it forward; she just would never sit in so extreme a position as Emperor.

Han Yuan Jun waved a hand, and the ice stairs previously erected gradually melted away.

The Heavenly Generals and clan officials departed in orderly fashion, and the Lin Yuan Jing gradually emptied out.

Xuan Ge descended the ice steps and came before the Astral Express crew, the corners of his mouth hooking a gentle smile: "Hehe~ Now that the Xian Zhou have gathered, you can stroll around to your heart's content."

"You may go wherever you wish to see, We permit it."

"Many thanks, Emperor Xuan." Ji Zi bowed slightly, returning the courtesy politely, her expression composed.

At this moment, Xuan Ge's gaze fell upon March 7th.

He saw that when March 7th looked at him, the fear of the past was already gone, even carrying a few hints of curiosity, so he spoke softly: "Does Miss March 7th like taking photos?"

"Then why don't we take one together?"

"Ah.. me.. I really can?"

March 7th froze, looking at Xuan Ge's still-faint smile, subconsciously raised her hand, touched the blue camera at her waist, her eyes full of surprise and trepidation.

"Of course you can."

Xuan Ge nodded, tone gentle: "The Express crew are the witnesses of this great unification, they ought to keep a memento."

"Give it here, little miss~"

Da Li Hua stepped forward briskly, winked a flirtatious eye at Xuan Ge, then naturally took the camera from March 7th's hands.

"Look at me, look at me!"

Xing excitedly raised her hand, not waiting for Xuan Ge to react, stepped up briskly, threw an arm around his left shoulder, her face beaming with a radiant smile.

Xuan Ge shook his head helplessly; though he didn't understand Xing's train of thought, he didn't push her away either.

"Together then."

He reached out, gently pulled March 7th beside him to his side, himself standing in the C-position.

Ji Zi, Welt, and Dan Heng also timely stepped to Xuan Ge's side, their expressions natural.

Da Li Hua bent at the waist, expertly stuck out her butt, held the camera in hand, adjusting the photo pose back and forth.

Ling Sha stood to the side, watching Da Li Hua's movements so practiced they were near instinct, shook her head helplessly, and did not speak up to disturb them at this moment.

"Click—"

The camera shutter sounded, freezing the group photo of Emperor Xuan and the Astral Express crew.

Da Li Hua's hand speed was extremely fast; taking advantage of the crowd not having reacted yet, she snapped several more solo shots of Xuan Ge in succession.

"Done."

Da Li Hua returned the camera to March 7th, her face wearing a trace of meaningful smile.

She knew clearly in her heart that Chang Ye Yue's consciousness was right now inside March 7th's body watching all this.

"Your Majesty, we will take our leave first."

Ji Zi looked at March 7th lowering her head happily flipping through the photos, then bowed to Xuan Ge and said.

"Very well."

Xuan Ge nodded slightly, his gaze then turning toward Xing Xiao, the coldness in his eyes instantly shedding away, filled entirely with tenderness.

"Your Majesty~ Ling Sha told me to sit properly tonight~"

Da Li Hua stepped forward briskly, intercepted Xuan Ge's shoulder with one arm, tone coquettish, eyes full of desire.

"Hehe~"

Ling Sha wore a core-goodness smile on her face, stepped forward, grabbed Da Li Hua's tail in one hand.

Da Li Hua went limp all over in an instant, glared viciously at Ling Sha, but in the end still sensibly let go.

"Let's go." Ling Sha called out to Han Yuan Jun, Fei Xiao and the others, preparing to return to the Shen Wu Xian Zhou.

"Father Emperor, we'll follow Older Brother and stroll around the Luofu." Xuan Xing stepped forward, saying to Xuan Ge.

Xuan Ge nodded, signaling them to feel free.

Xing Xiao watched everyone gradually depart, stepped forward, gently stroked Xuan Ge's cheek, eyes tender as water: "I said, Destruction is not your enemy."

"Look, now, what I said wasn't wrong, right~"

"Hehe~ Missing the days when you were trapped in my General's Mansion, looking like you couldn't do anything to me?"

Xuan Ge reached out, gently pinched Xing Xiao's cheek, deliberately making her mouth pout, tone carrying a few hints of a wicked grin.

"Bad guy~"

Xing Xiao laughed, didn't bat away Xuan Ge's hand, instead proactively met his lips.

Xuan Ge took the opportunity to release his hand, gently responding to her.

The wind of Lin Yuan Jing, gentle and mild.

The prologue of the Xian Zhou's great unification has already opened.

Old resentment dissipates, a new era, is slowly unfolding in Xuan Ge's hands.