Collapse Iron: Cosplaying the Near-Death Star, but with a full destiny.

Jingyuan smiled and took Xingxing's hand.

Dry and warm, with thin calluses on the palms from years of holding knives.

The moment that hand grasped Hoshino, the frozen air in the study seemed to thaw instantly and begin to flow again.

"I'm betting this time."

These five short words, spoken by this Shence General, carried an astonishing weight.

It was not just a license, but a heavy trust, and a madness that staked the entire fate of the Luofu Immortal Ship on the table.

But then...

Jingyuan did not loosen his grip.

Instead, he used a little force to pull Hoshino closer.

The smile in those golden eyes gradually faded, replaced by a deeper, more complex emotion.

It's like looking through a star at a time that has long since passed, yet has never truly ended.

"but."

Jingyuan changed the subject.

"Since it's a gambling game, the house has to set some rules."

"Miss Xing, you want to revive Bai Heng and make up for the regrets of the Five Heroes of the Clouds."

"The initial intention was good, and the plan sounds... very tempting."

"but."

He let go and sat back down in his chair.

He leaned back, resuming his languid posture, but his eyes remained sharp.

"This matter is not just a transaction between you and me."

"Bai Heng is not only my comrade-in-arms."

"She is also Jingliu's close friend, Yingxing... who is now Ren, and her most unforgettable obsession."

"It is also the root cause of Danfeng's... that is, Danheng's, grave mistake."

Jing Yuan's gaze swept over Dan Heng, who stood silently in the corner.

Dan Heng's body stiffened slightly, but he did not avoid Jing Yuan's gaze.

"Seven hundred years ago, there was the 'Moon Drinking Rebellion'."

Jingyuan's voice became much lower.

"The five of us have fallen apart."

"Some died, some went mad, some were exiled, and some spent long years alone watching over this broken friendship."

"This is a dead end."

"It's tied to the hearts of each and every one of us."

"If you really want to untie it."

Jing Yuan raised his finger and gently tapped the table.

Thump, thump, thump.

The rhythm was slow, yet it resonated with everyone's heartbeat.

"My approval alone is not enough."

"Your strength alone is not enough."

"This cause and effect that transcends life and death must be borne jointly by all those involved."

Hoshino raised an eyebrow.

She understood what Jingyuan meant.

Although this general usually appears easygoing, he has an unparalleled persistence on matters of principle.

He didn't want to make the decision alone.

Or rather, he didn't want to deprive the other people of their right to "choose".

"so?"

Star Question.

What are your conditions?

"It's very simple."

Jingyuan held up two fingers.

"Before the resurrection ceremony officially begins."

"I need you to find two other people."

"Mirror Flow, and Blade."

"Tell them your plan, your theory, and your 'All Fate Flow Resurrection Technique' completely and without missing a single word."

"If they agree."

"If they are willing to reunite and confront that bloody past again for this seemingly absurd hope."

"So."

Jingyuan spread his hands.

"The gates of the Shence Palace are always open to you."

"I will personally protect this ceremony, and even if the Emperor of Bow and Fate unleashes divine punishment, I will bear it for you."

"But what if they refuse..."

Jingyuan did not continue speaking.

But the meaning is already quite clear.

If even the person involved cannot accept it, then this so-called "redemption" is nothing more than a self-righteous farce.

Mohoshi remained silent for a moment.

then.

She smiled.

Her smile was even brighter and more confident than before.

"I knew it."

She snapped her fingers.

"General, you are a man of principle."

"OK."

"I accept this offer."

She turned around and looked at Danheng.

"Teacher Danheng, it looks like we'll have to work overtime."

"Not only do we have to deal with the general, but also those two... even more difficult guys."

Dan Heng took a deep breath.

He gripped the Cloud-Striking Spear tightly in his hand (although it was currently sheathed, he habitually stroked the jade tablet at his waist).

"I know."

"This day... will come sooner or later."

"good!"

Hoshi slapped his thigh.

"Let's set off now!"

"That guy Ren is unpredictable; it'll probably take some effort."

"But it's the Mirror Style..."

She touched her chin, recalling the plot she had read before transmigrating, as well as the extremely faint yet extremely sharp sword intent she had sensed when she entered the room.

If I'm not mistaken.

"That former Sword Master."

"You've actually been watching us all along, haven't you?"

……

By the time we left Shence Mansion, it was already getting dark.

The starry sky over Luofu has no concept of night; the artificial stars still emit a soft light, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime.

But that atmosphere of dusk truly enveloped everyone's heart.

Star didn't bring Walter.

He didn't bring the group of Golden Descendants who were frantically shopping in Golden Man Alley.

The fewer people involved in this operation, the better.

It was just her and Danheng.

They did not travel on the starship.

Instead, they walked slowly along the ancient plank road outside the Shence Mansion.

The bluestone path under my feet is quite old, with moss growing in the cracks.

A breeze blew from the depths of the sea of ​​clouds, carrying a damp coolness.

"Do you know where to find her?"

Dan Heng broke the silence.

His voice sounded a little tense.

His feelings toward Kagami were complicated.

That was my master in my past life, and also my nightmare in this life.

The woman who taught him swordsmanship in the prison, yet tried to kill him when her demonic possession flared up.

"No need to look."

Nihoshi stopped in his tracks.

She stood at the end of the boardwalk.

Ahead was a wide-open viewing platform, directly facing the huge, sealed Jianmu tree.

The massive tree roots, intertwined and sprawling, lie dormant deep within Luofu like a giant dragon.

And right at the edge of that viewing platform.

A figure stood there quietly.

That's a woman.

She wore a long black dress (her attire had changed), the hem of which fluttered in the wind.

Her long white hair reached her waist, with the ends tinged with a faint blue.

Her eyes were covered by a black gauze, concealing her red eyes that were said to freeze anyone who looked at them.

She didn't turn around.

She simply turned her back to them, facing the Jianmu tree, facing the fairy boat she had once protected, betrayed, and now couldn't help but return to.

He was like a sword that had been sheathed.

Although its brilliance is not readily apparent.

But the chill that seemed to cleave space caused the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees.

Mirror flow.

Luofu Sword Pocket.

Light flies without gaps.

"You're here?"

Her voice was cold.

It's like ice cubes hitting a jade plate.

There were no emotional fluctuations, only a detached indifference that suggested a complete detachment from worldly affairs.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Ye Xing and Dan Heng exchanged a glance.

They both saw a hint of "I knew it" in each other's eyes.

Hoshi stepped forward.

I was not intimidated by the other party's aura.

in contrast.

She even politely performed a junior's bow.

"Kyoryu-senpai."

"It seems you're quite well-informed."

"We barely left the Shence Mansion, and you're already blocking our way here?"

Jingliu slowly turned around.

Although her eyes were covered, Hoshino could feel that gaze was precisely locked onto her through the black veil.

Or.

It was locked onto her newborn right hand.

"It would be difficult for me not to know about the movements of the Shence Prefecture."

Mirror flow opening.

"That kid Jingyuan, although he seems lazy on weekdays, rarely shows that... wavering aura."

"Something that could shake him."

"Except for that..."

Her voice paused.

It seems that he is suppressing some kind of surging emotion.

"Except for that name that is long dead."

"I can't think of a second one."

Hoshi smiled.

"You are indeed wise, senior."

"Since you've already guessed it, then I won't beat around the bush."

"I intend to revive Bai Heng."

"And it's... a true resurrection."

The moment that name was uttered from Hoshino's mouth.

The surrounding air.

It's completely frozen.

There was no warning whatsoever.

An extremely terrifying chill erupted from the center of the mirror stream.

The bluestone slabs underfoot were instantly covered with a thick layer of white frost.

Water vapor in the air condenses into countless tiny ice crystals, like suspended sharp blades.

Dan Heng subconsciously took a step forward and stood in front of Ye Xing.

The Cloud-Striking Spear instantly appeared in his hand, its tip shimmering with azure light, firmly blocking the oncoming sword intent.

"resurrection?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in Jingliu's voice.

One point left...

Deep pain.

"Do you want to repeat the tragedy of that year?"

"Do you want my sword to slice through my dearest friend's flesh and blood once more?"

"Do you want this world to have one more immortal, monstrous dragon?"

Each question.

The coldness emanating from her body intensified.

At the end.

The entire observation deck seemed to have become an ice-covered prison.

"Get out of the way."

Jing Liu said coldly to Dan Heng.

"Drinking the Moon".

"You haven't paid off the debts from back then."

"You can't stop me now."

Dan Heng gritted his teeth.

indeed.

Although he has already awakened a portion of the Dragon Lord's power.

But facing this Sword Master who once stood at the pinnacle of martial prowess on the Immortal Ship, and this powerful Demon Yin Body who had transcended the boundaries of life and death.

He still felt immense pressure.

"I didn't mean to stop you."

Dan Heng said in a deep voice.

"I just...want you to hear about her plan."

"This time."

"no the same."

"no the same?"

Jing Liu sneered.

A flash of light appeared in his hand.

The Ephemeral Sword, formed from ten thousand years of frozen ice, was already in his grasp.

"In this world, nothing is different."

"To live is to live, and to die is to die."

Those who attempt to reverse life and death will ultimately be devoured by life and death.

"Since you remain so stubborn..."

"Then let me use this sword to help you wake up."

Before he could finish speaking...

The sword light has arrived.

fast.

too fast.

So fast that there wasn't even time to blink.

The sword light seemed to transcend the distance of space, appearing directly in front of Hoshino.

With a resolute determination that could cleave stars in two.

Dan Heng tried to parry with his gun, but found that his movements became incredibly slow in that extreme low temperature.

There's simply not enough time.

The sword was about to touch the throat of the star.

Snapped.

A soft sound.

There was no blood splattering.

No heads fell to the ground.

There is only one hand.

A fair, slender, and seemingly harmless hand.

Steadily.

He grasped the ice sword, powerful enough to freeze everything.

The mirror flow stopped.

For the first time, her eyes, hidden beneath the black veil, revealed a look of shock.

The star was standing there.

Catching a blade with one hand.

Moreover, it was a sword strike from the Mirror Style.

A faint golden light covered her hands; it was the time barrier of "The End," keeping the chill from the sword's edge.

At the same time, a vibrant green energy spread along the sword's body, causing the ancient, icy sword to begin to melt.

"senior."

Nihoshi looked at Kagami Ryu.

His facial expression was calm.

Gone was the previous carefree smile; now only a calm composure as if he were in complete control.

"Can you let me finish speaking before you take action?"

"So irritable."

"But it will cause wrinkles."

She applied slight pressure with her fingers.

Click.

Jingliu actually managed to crush a corner of the ice sword in her hand.

"I told you."

Hoshino loosened her grip, letting the ice shards fall.

"I'm here to pave the way for a happy ending."

"I'm not here to deliver vegetables to you."

"Since you're waiting for the train..."

"Since we've been waiting for this opportunity..."

Why not...?

She stretched out her right hand and pointed to Jingliu's heart.

There, the entanglement of the demonic spirit was becoming increasingly intense due to the fluctuations in emotions.

"Give yourself a..."

"What about the chance to wake up from the nightmare?"