Chapter 330

They have no interest in YinZhi's "Pure Beauty Theory" and just find it noisy.

But one must admit that having this powerful knight, who specializes against insects and seems sincerely intent on "purifying filth," nearby greatly increases safety.

They only need to endure the other's overly abundant enthusiasm and occasional overly flamboyant wording.

Just as YinZhi is about to begin a new round of discourse on the "beauty of imperfection" displayed by the shattered billboard swaying in the night wind, clear footsteps and voices came from the corner of the street ahead.

"…The signal is in the park ahead, the fluctuations are intense. Prepare for battle, Xiaosanyue, has your magic recovered?"

"I'm…still a bit tired…but it's fine! I can do it!"

"Hmph, just don't be a hindrance. That golden flash was knocked away, but the pollution here is the real issue."

Weigong Qiesi and YinZhi both halted, watching the corner warily.

The first to emerge was Chang Ye Yue, holding a Black Umbrella, her crimson eyes strikingly bright in the night.

Behind her followed the disheveled‑haired Black Tower, whose face looked unwell while supporting her hat, and the panting San Yue Qi.

The two sides met at the street corner, and the atmosphere instantly became somewhat subtle.

Weigong Qiesi immediately recognized the others.

YinZhi's gaze fell on Black Tower and the others, and their jade‑like eyes lit up slightly.

Not because of appearance (though they would certainly compliment it), but because they sensed a familiar aura from these people!

"Ah!"

YinZhi stepped forward, bowed gracefully, their voice still clear and pleasant, "Stranger traveler, and this lovely lady! You both seem to be surrounded by an aura that traverses the Star Sea? Could you also be fellow travelers roaming the realms, pursuing beauty and truth?"

Black Tower, hearing the voice, gave YinZhi a detached glance with violet‑black eyes, surveyed their splendid silver armor and vivid red hair, and their brows twitched slightly.

"…of the Pure Beauty Knight Order?"

Her tone was declarative rather than questioning, "What are followers of Idellira doing here? Chasing insects?"

"Exactly!"

YinZhi, seeing the other knew their title, became even more enthusiastic, "I am YinZhi, acting by the goddess's command to eradicate the filth of Breeding! May I ask who you two are…"

"Black Tower."

Black Tower's reply was so terse it bordered on rudeness, then pointed to Chang Ye Yue and San Yue Qi beside them, "They are…"

She seemed too lazy to introduce them.

"I am Chang Ye Yue," she said, holding the umbrella, her crimson eyes calmly meeting YinZhi's, and gave a slight nod.

"I am San Yue Qi! From the Starry Vault Train!"

The pink‑haired girl was quite lively, waved her hand, and curiously looked at YinZhi, "Are you from the Pure Beauty Knight Order? Wow, this is my first time seeing a real person! Your armor is so beautiful! It's even cooler than the illustrations Dan Heng drew!"

"Starry Vault Train?!"

YinZhi's jade eyes instantly lit up like a gemstone, and they excitedly looked at San Yue Qi, "So you are an Explorer! The Starry Vault Train… ah, that great train that traverses the stars, spreading the light of Exploration and connection! To meet a member of the train in a foreign realm is truly fortunate! This must be a destiny arranged by the goddess, full of the beauty of serendipitous encounters!"

He turned to Black Tower, his attitude even more respectful: "Black Tower Lady, I have long admired your name! The great scholar of Genius Club #83! I never expected to meet you here! Your wisdom and achievements are also a breathtaking 'beauty of reason' in the universe!"

Black Tower: "…Oh."

Weigong Qiesi silently listened nearby, and the doubts in his mind grew larger.

(Starry Vault Train? Exploration? Genius Club? These terms… like Pure Beauty and Breeding, seem completely unrelated to this world. They know each other and even come from the same… place.)

He noticed that when Chang Ye Yue heard YinZhi introduce themselves as "Ruler," their gaze lingered on YinZhi for a moment, seemingly unsurprised.

And YinZhi's attitude toward Black Tower and the others was clearly warmer than toward the locals, carrying a sense of "meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land."

(Visitors from the same otherworld… more than one… how many outsiders has the Suppression Force let in to handle this crisis?)

Weigong's internal alarm rang loudly, but outwardly he remained composed, merely flicking away the cigarette butt and grinding it with his toe.

Amid this slightly subtle exchange atmosphere—

Boom!!!

From the direction of the park's center, a sudden, violent explosion roared!

Waves from a massive magical collision swept in!

The few exchanged glances and immediately halted their conversation.

"There!" Chang Ye Yue's crimson eyes locked onto the direction.

At the same time, hurried footsteps echoed on the path on the other side.

It was Saber, Rider, and Weber, who was tucked under Rider's arm.

"Caster! Miss Chang Ye Yue! And… what is this?"

Saber saw the pairing of YinZhi and Weigong Qiesi, a hint of surprise flashing in her emerald eyes, but she was immediately drawn to the scene at the park's center.

"Looks like everyone has arrived!"

Rider laughed loudly as he set Weber down, hoisting his short sword, "Perfect! Saves The King from having to look for each one!"

Everyone rushed quickly to the open area at the park's center.

The sight before them was truly dreadful.

A Xing was half‑kneeling in the center of the clearing, gray hair a bit disheveed, clothing stained with slime and insect shell fragments, with several tears as well.

She breathed lightly, still gripping the Metal Ball Club in her hand, her golden eyes sharply scanning the surroundings.

Around her lay countless insect corpses of varied forms, piled into a small hill, yet the black, oppressive Insect Swarm still surged around her like a tide, launching fearless assaults from the air and ground!

At the center of the Insect Swarm, a terrifying humanoid formed from countless worms, constantly twisting and deforming—Jiantong Zangyan (Yan Ye)—hovered a few meters above the ground, emitting a nauseating aura.

A Xing had clearly endured a fierce battle; her momentum was somewhat waned, but her fighting spirit remained, yet the sheer number and rapid regeneration of the Insect Swarm prevented her from escaping or posing an effective threat to Jiantong.

"Star!"

San Yue Qi shouted, raising a hand to try to form an Ice Arrow for assistance.

"Wait a moment!"

Chang Ye Yue pressed her hand down, her crimson eyes fixed on the airborne Jiantong, "He's buying time… the aura is shifting…"

As if confirming her words, the hovering Insect Body jolted violently!

The insects on its surface writhed and reassembled like boiling!

The previously strained humanoid rapidly swelled, becoming even more ferocious and inhuman!

Its carapace grew thick and jet‑black, sprouting more sharp spines and limbs; its head split open a massive mouth, and the compound eyes glowed with intense emerald light!

A far more terrifying pressure burst forth!

Second Form!

"Obstructive insects... obstructive fellows... all... die!! For mother! For the new world!!!"