Him and their stars.

Chapter 2044 Fei Fei is someone who can be my role model

At this moment, the battle taking place in the Academy's Grand Arena was almost over, and the lingering spiritual energy tinged the mist enveloping the scene with a dark golden hue.

This should have been a magnificent, even sacred, scene, but perhaps due to the lingering resentment of the illusory realm, the place was always tinged with a chilling cold. The once sturdy arena and the verdant meadows had been completely burned away by scorched pits and frozen frost.

However, amidst the devastation of the battlefield, besides the still-burning embers, there were also pulsating and coalescing spiritual lights, and physical matter containing mysterious power emanating from the stars.

Thus, this gloomy post-war scene inexplicably gained a sense of exhilaration and celebration, as if a bountiful harvest had been achieved.

The leader of the Spirit Research Association and the eldest daughter of the Earl of Yongdi were busy, as if they were harvesting crops.

The former was mentally manipulating more than twenty Yellow Turban Warriors like Tantai Jing—actually paper figures over a meter tall—to clear away the rubble in the arena, dig through the frost and fire, and separate the tiny fragments of zero elements, sorting and packing them into boxes.

Of course, there were also Yellow Turban Warriors, like diligent workers, pushing handcarts and carrying professional zero-element sealing equipment in and out. Apart from the yellow paper figures looking a bit unscientific, everything seemed quite professional.

As for the thick, battle-axle-like panels in front of the distant tiered stands, several of them had collapsed, revealing a scene of devastation from explosions and scorching.

Fortunately, Mr. Belliu River, who was playing support in the stands, was not injured.

In the Grand Arena, Tantai Jing and Gongsun Qing only need to kill enemies and then busy themselves with looting the corpses. But Mr. He Wen, who plays the support role, has a lot more to consider.

This is no joke.

In fact, during the battle with the various illusory spirits, some overflowing spiritual energy seeped outside the island's cognitive interference barrier, attracting the attention of the other illusory lords.

A mysterious behemoth that had roamed the sky reached in with its tentacles, shattering the dome of the Great Arena.

However, perhaps because He sensed the power and psychic energy that made Him feel threatened, after retracting His tentacles, He still swayed and fled in panic.

The Flammoth alchemist was typing rapidly on the keyboard of his terminal. The technological changes triggered a spiritual expansion that directly affected the ceiling of the Great Arena.

As a result, the already broken transparent dome began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if it had been injected with some kind of extraordinary life cells.

Amida Berencaster stood with her hands behind her back against the wall, looking down at the bustling scene in the Great Arena. She sensed a figure peeking out from behind her.

“You’re very good, Princess Philian. You made a small move just now, but ultimately gave up. That’s good,” Princess Rainbow Rose said.

The young King Slein sat on the edge of the stands with his legs drawn up, his eyes somewhat vacant. He stammered, "I'm not stupid. Although Miss Gongsun lifted most of my restrictions when I entered the royal tomb, with my strength, I wouldn't survive if I made any small moves in front of you."

“Yes, even if it does cause us trouble and makes this operation fail, even if we are to be devoured by the swarming Void Realm Lords, there are still nine ways to kill us before that,” Yani said with a smile.

Why nine kinds? King Slein looked at the other party with confusion, but did not dare to ask.

She forced a bitter smile: "I am the Dragon King, and I should be disregarding life and death. I have an obligation to thwart your actions, to stop you and interfere with you to the best of my ability, even if it is harmful to others and not beneficial to myself."

“There’s no need to feel guilty or belittle yourself.” Yani looked at the young King Slein: “The fact that he’s at the third ring level is enough to prove that he hasn’t gone mad during this high-energy psionic battle. That’s something to be proud of.”

“I know you’re trying to comfort me… but actually, the reason I haven’t gone crazy is because I’ve been hiding in a corner with my head in my hands. I thought about ambushing Mr. Berry, but just having that thought almost made me lose consciousness. If it weren’t for the rigorous training from the Star Pavilion, which built up three lines of mental defense for me, I might have become a ghost in the Void by now, right?”

"You overestimate yourself. With your current abilities, even if you break through, you'll at most revert to the Ether. Void Realm Ghosts? They can be considered reserves for Void Realm creatures; one day they might evolve into Lords and Void Kings, but the threshold is very high," Yani said sarcastically without any politeness.

The young girl, Si Wang, twitched her cheek, her eyes and shoulders drooping. On this fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl, there really was the vicissitudes and resignation of a forty or fifty-year-old corporate slave.

"I have completely lost the right to continue being queen." She shrank her face behind her knees, her whole demeanor slumped, but there wasn't much resentment in her tone; in fact, there was a hint of self-deprecating mockery in her voice.

“That’s hard to say. Perhaps in the new era, an emperor like you would be more in line with the future needs of the Galactic Empire?” Yani said with a smile.

Little King paused slightly, lost in thought, and looked at Princess Rainbow Rose with longing, but hesitated to speak.

She actually knew that the other party had some special abilities, but she really didn't dare to ask too many details.

At that moment, Peleliu Rivers reported: "Cognitive barrier repair complete. Locked space is disengaging. We... are safe."

"Thank you for your hard work," Yani said with a smile, just like a very enthusiastic leader.

"As for this, I..." Berry carefully picked up the terminal controller in her hands, as if she were holding a precious treasure.

This is a rectangular machine that resembles a dictionary, with flowing, luminous patterns engraved on its bright silver exterior, making it look like a fine work of art.

Of course, judging solely by its size and thickness, it could easily serve as a warhammer. In this day and age, a computer device of this weight seems somewhat anti-civilizational.

Yani said, "You keep it. This 'Hengguang' is the world's first electronic terminal for managing mysterious energy. Consider it a gift from me to the academy."

"What should I do?"

"A fine sword should naturally be given to a virtuous person. Who else but someone like you could use it well? I would be very grateful if you would not mind that I am using you as an experiment to collect data."

Berry Rivers immediately showed an expression of being flattered and deeply impressed.

He seemed completely unaware that while his performance was impeccable, it was also too typical and formulaic.

And so, Miss Bei revealed a knowing, business-like smile.

Slein Wang Feilian looked at He Wen, then looked up at Yani, as if she felt she had learned something again.

Although she felt that she could no longer become an emperor or a star-seeking official at such a young age, she still had a future.

And so, in the afterglow of this turbid and evil world filled with mutual scheming, exploitation, and cooperation, two figures silently appeared at the edge of the training ground.

There was no earth-shattering display, only a slight distortion from the shattering of the spatial fissure. The disintegration of the force field rippled like barely perceptible waves on water, stirring the lingering spiritual flames in the arena. When all this subsided, Yu Lian and Fei Fei's figures were already solidified in the space.

Yani continued to look down at them, her eyes slowly welling up with a misty glow like the glow of sunset.

She activated all her observational abilities, including but not limited to the "Eye of Time," the "Dharma Eye of All Things," and "Spiritual Knowledge," as well as other profound observational techniques.

In Princess Rainbow Rose's observation, their temperament was no different, perhaps even a little more reserved. If you disregard outward appearances like looks, physique, demeanor, and bearing, they seemed more like harmless mortals.

However, in a deeper spiritual construction, she clearly saw a more restrained and profound atmosphere, as if the vast starry sky had returned to tranquility. This is Yu Lian.

She could also clearly see a strange pressure brewing in the fusion of reality and illusion. That was Fei Fei.

Aside from the fact that the two are still holding hands in a very cheesy way, they do indeed have the air of masters who have returned to simplicity.

Tantai Jing and Gongsun Qing were among the first to see the two of them and excitedly went to greet them.

"Junior brother, you are the first person in history!" The senior brother could not hide his excitement and almost used all his strength to keep himself from completely losing his composure.

This is certainly understandable. Both are about "balance," but Senior Brother Tantai always thought that his limit in this life was the sixth ring—in fact, on another timeline, that was indeed the case.

In this real world, Yu Lian's adventure not only helped him complete the theoretical data for upgrading the balance path to the seventh ring and demigod, but also allowed him to complete the most dangerous practical exercise ahead of time.

His experience may not be entirely applicable, but it will certainly lay a solid foundation for Tantai Jing's progress.

For psionicists, this is almost a life-saving grace.

Putting aside ethical considerations, even if Tantai Jing were to kowtow to Yu Lian, Yu Lian would accept it.

Perhaps worried that his senior brother might actually do that, Yu Lian quickly stepped in and grabbed the other's wrist, smiling as he said, "At least in terms of expanding the frontiers of mysticism, I'm still able to keep up with the average level of our Spiritual Research Association. I will compile my experiences in closed spaces and mental illusions into a book and give it to you as soon as possible."

The eldest brother didn't stand on ceremony: "You're so busy... but this is very important. I'd be impolite to refuse."

He was a gentleman, but never pretentious. What Yu Lian liked most about his senior brother was his honesty; in this way, he was both a gentleman and a chivalrous hero, and that's what truly made him a master.

As for Gongsun Qing, he was simply happy for his friend.

"I was always worried that you wouldn't come back, so I was prepared to perish together with the Eye of Paradox. But you succeeded in the end, and you truly are my role models!"

She excitedly opened her arms, seemingly preparing to hug Feifei and Yulian together.

However, before she could succeed, Feifei had already taken the initiative to go forward and hug her enthusiastic best friend tightly with one arm: "Yes, my dear Xiaoqing, I really missed you so much. The mental battle just now was so dangerous, it was only because I was thinking of you that I managed to maintain my basic rationality!"

Even so, Feifei's other hand remained clasped together with Yu Lian's.

Miss Bei's gaze swept over their palms, she clapped her hands with a straight face, and said in a emotionless, monotone tone, "In short, demigods are happy. If I reached your level, I would probably be a vast book that can never be fully read. Of course, that's an adjective."

"Yes, yes, someone can't finish reading your book. But he can read you for a lifetime, right?" Fei Fei released Xiao Qing, who was muttering to himself with his head down, and sneered.

"I didn't expect that you could consider it from this angle." Yani's eyes lit up, and she glared at Yu Lian with an unprecedentedly aggressive look. However, before he could explode, she seamlessly withdrew her gaze and said seriously, "Feifei, I've already said that we should be more mature. Please don't be so suspicious like a discarded wife about to be divorced. Now we need to discuss your eight rings."

“Yes, I’m already a demigod.” Fifi said with her hands on her hips, looking smug. “Then, Yani, what kind of demigod are you?”

"..." Miss Bei remained expressionless, but her eyes appeared noticeably larger than before, and the light in her eyes shone exceptionally brightly.

"Hahaha, I was just joking. But it's really rare to see such a surprised expression on your face. It's a pity we're in a virtual realm, so we can't record it."

“I wasn’t surprised; I was just observing.” Miss Bei sighed. “If I told you that your approach was unexpected, yet also reasonable and intuitive, would you believe me?”

"It sounds like she's trying hard to save face after her blunder," Fei Fei laughed.

“I don’t deny it.” Miss Bei smiled and casually admitted her surprise. She then turned to Yu Lian and said, “The Black Moon lineage has always been about ‘coexistence.’ Generations of Black Moon have always lacked imagination and deeper cultivation materials. They don’t know how to change the environment, but they are very good at using and manipulating it. Is that right, Master Tantai?”

Tantai Jing, of course, did not deny it. To deny it at this point would make her seem petty.

He said, "The previous generation of Black Moon, who was also Fei Fei's great-grandfather, Mr. Si Rui Li, had reached the seventh realm of the 'Creator of Fate'. He could give life to all things and reshape another version of himself."

“In theory, creating destiny is a kind of activation, which has a time limit, but it can be done without any flaws,” Yani said. “That’s why the legend of the Black Moon Thieves coming and going without a trace exists.”

Yu Lian suddenly realized. He thought of the Spirit Detector mission involving himself, his master, Duke Sa who had gone to heaven, and his apprentice. A black moon accompanied him, while Fei Fei was still filming in Xinyumen.

What's amazing is that both sides are real.

"so……"

“That’s the power of the sixth ring of ‘Eternity,’ the ‘Puppet Master.’ To put it simply, it’s just a more stable external body, not the same as the life-attached clone of a Fate Creator. If I wanted, I could even create incredibly realistic dolls and substitutes. I just think it’s like something a villain would do, so I don’t usually use it,” Fei Fei said.

Yu Lian thought this explanation was quite plausible. Of course, the main reason was probably that the other party felt this way of playing didn't suit their style.

However, considering her abilities in stealth, assassination, and clone manipulation, upon closer inspection, Fifi is also quite skilled in direct combat, swordsmanship, and psionic techniques.

“Eternity is the opposite of balance, Fish. You say you’re the Bucket, so why can’t I be?” Fei Fei laughed.

Yu Lian certainly admired his girl. From childhood, he had been used to Fei Fei's omnipotence.

"Of course, you can be mediocre at everything or proficient at everything. It all depends on your effort and talent. Feifei is definitely someone I can be a role model for! She always has been."