From the Queen's Descends, Collapse Douluo

Chapter 258 Speedrun?
After the snowstorm in the canyon, a disc-shaped city appeared before us. The city was entirely iron-black, exuding a solemn beauty under the blowing snow.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I, Jepard, on behalf of myself, welcome to the City of Preservation, Beloborg."

The tall, blond man, like a competent tour guide, introduced the history of Beloborg to the three pioneers who had just arrived on Yalilo VI, though his words had a strong textbook-like tone.

After passing through the city and arriving at the center of Belleburg, they were greeted by a magnificent castle.

"This is where the High Warden works—Cripper Keep. I will now take you to meet the current High Warden. You may take a moment to prepare your presentations, as her time is precious and she prefers concise reports."

March 7th asked curiously, "The Great Guardian? Is that the city lord?"

Jepard nodded, a hint of respect in his expression: "That's right. Each generation of Great Guardians is elected and appointed by the Builders. They have watched over this city for generations, providing shelter for the people."

"The current High Guardian is Lady Cocolia Land, and all major decisions within the city are made by her."

Upon hearing that she was about to meet an important person, March 7th became a little flustered. She scratched her hair and asked, "Is it... so soon? Should I find a place to freshen up?"

Amidst the commotion, the four, led by Jeppard, entered Cripper Castle and arrived at a huge office. Unfortunately, their timing was inconvenient, as two of the men were arguing.

One person sat confidently in a high position, their long golden hair appearing particularly cold under the sunlight streaming in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows behind them. The other person was dressed in military uniform, their three spiral silver braids standing out prominently.

At this moment, the girl in the lower position said solemnly, "...Such a sacrifice is meaningless, you can't..."

"You may leave now, Bronya," the woman standing on the high place said indifferently. "A visitor has arrived."

Bronya remained silent for a moment, unwilling to give up, before finally saying in a deep voice, "Yes, Mother."

After Bronya left, Cocolia on the platform looked at them, the coldness in her eyes lessening slightly: "The envoy has already told me the situation. Well done, Jepard, you may step down now."

After Jepard bowed and took his leave, Cocolia finally met the gazes of the three Trail Blazers players: "Welcome, visitors from the cold wave, no, from outer space, right?"

Cocolia crossed her arms and said calmly, "I am Cocolia Rand, the Great Guardian of Beloborg, and I am here to hear your purpose."

Xing seemed somewhat puzzled: "Don't you suspect our identities?"

Cocolia retorted, "Do you want me to doubt you? No, I can tell you're not from this world."

"The builders of the city must remember history to strengthen their resolve; I know that in the distant past, before the cold wave arrived and the legions invaded, this world was once incredibly prosperous..."

Cocolia's words held a hint of reminiscence, but she quickly composed herself and continued, "So, don't be surprised. Although the Builders haven't received any news from the stars in seven hundred years, I know of your existence. Tell me why you've come, I'm listening..."

Xing made a quick decision and said, "We're here to save the world!"

March 7th immediately covered her face and interrupted her: "Who would understand this!"

At this point, Danheng had no choice but to take up the mantle of diplomacy in the pioneering team.

"We've come here for something called a star core..."

"...But I don't understand, what are you after? After all, this should be a big problem for you, why get involved?" Cocolia asked again.

Dan Heng organized his thoughts: "Simply put, if we don't solve the star core problem, our train won't be able to leave. Therefore, we want to cooperate with you to solve the star core issue."

"Do you have a way to deal with the star core?"

"That's right, we're experts!" March proudly declared, hands on hips.

After a long silence, Cocolia promised, "Alright, I believe you. If the situation is truly as you say, you will all be Belloberg's hope, and I will do my best to help you..."

Before the Great Guardian could finish speaking, he suddenly fell silent again, his eyes fixed on the three of them, his tone turning icy: "...Heh, so...that's what you were planning?"

"Ah...ah?" This time, not only March 7th, but even Dan Heng was clearly stunned.

Cocolia took a deep breath, suppressing her anger and calming herself down.

"A feint attack... Not a bad tactic, but you still underestimated His will!" Cocolia stood up abruptly, raised her hand, and a gust of cold wind swept across the table, clearing everything away.

"Silvermane Iron Guards, assemble! They are assassins!!"

A series of urgent alarm sounds rang out, followed by the sound of orderly footsteps. Rows of armored warriors walked in from the doorway, completely surrounding the room.

Cocolia pointed at the three still bewildered Star Guardians, her eyes flashing with coldness: "Silvermane Iron Guards, take them down, dead or alive!"

"As ordered!"

……

Everwinter Ridge.

"Heh... It wasn't easy to find this place..."

The projection of consciousness gazed at the golden star core before it, then turned slightly back. "You agree, Mr. Sambo?"

The blue-purple-haired man (Belloberg Savage) scratched his head, wanting to laugh but not daring to: "Um, sir, now that I've led you to the location, then... I'll take my leave?"

Lu Xueling chuckled and crossed his arms: "...You led me through at least five detours. And don't think I don't know...you've been interfering with the coordinate signals all along!"

Old Sambo trembled in fright: "Ah, no, no, sir, I think there's something fishy going on here..."

Boom——! !

A sudden storm swept in, and amidst the frigid air currents, Cocolia appeared, ice spear in hand, her face cold and aloof.

"Sambo Koski, you're the one who led him here?!"

Old Sambo was startled by Cocolia's sudden appearance and ran down the mountain without saying a word.

Cocolia sneered, casually conjuring an ice spike and hurling it at Sambo's back. But to her surprise, Sambo narrowly dodged her attack and then disappeared into the snowstorm.

“…Then, it’s your turn! Another outsider!” Cocolia turned around, her ice spear pointing directly at Lu Xueling’s consciousness projection. “Get out of Beloborg, or die!”

Lu Xueling shook his head almost imperceptibly, a playful smile appearing in his eyes. The next second, a strong wave of consciousness surged into Cocolia's mind, and then he unilaterally cut off the "network cable" between Cocolia and the Star Core!
“Ahhhh——!!”

Cocolia screamed in pain, flying backward and crashing into an ice wall. She clutched her chest, coughing violently, blood slowly trickling from the corner of her mouth.

"Are you awake yet?"

Cocolia suddenly opened her eyes, climbed up from the pile of ice, and was more lucid than ever before.

"You, who exactly are you... why are you able to stop Him..."

Lu Xueling remained silent, only looking up at the sky above Yalilo VI.

A reddish-purple meteor is descending from the sky like lightning!

Not only that, but a man's intermittent but urgent voice also reached the entire Yalilo VI: "Dan, stop... Lei... the one! Get him!!"

(End of this chapter)