Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Cheng Xiao thought he could finally have a few days of peace, but then something else happened to Ying Xing.

An envelope of unknown origin was delivered to my home.

Yingxing intended to open it to take a look, but suddenly an unknown user sent a message to Yuzhao.

Unknown User: [Hello, before opening the envelope, I wonder what Ms. Yingxing's opinion is on the Star Core Hunter?]

Star Core Hunter?

Since the appearance of the Star Core, the "cancer of all worlds," these twisted and incomprehensible substances have corrupted countless worlds in a very short time.

The star core that causes this pollution is itself as brilliant as a jewel adorned with the colors of the sun and stars.

Star cores, such a vile substance, are the most abhorrent thing to Yingxing, who is a craftsman.

Wherever it goes, it brings destruction and ruin; for the civilizations that suffer greatly from it, the star core is a symbol of destruction.

But everything can involve interests, even the core of a star, there are those who seek the pearl in murky waters.

Star Core Hunters are an organization that travels to various worlds in order to seize star cores.

Yingxing didn't know much about them, only a brief glimpse from the company's broadcasts.

They have handled numerous cases to date, and the arrest warrants issued by Interstellar Peace Corporation are incredibly expensive.

The group has very few members, but each member is exceptionally skilled.

But how did he end up contacting her?

Did the legendary "slave of fate" see something?

Yingxing replied after thinking it over:

I have no particular thoughts. Whatever your motives are, as long as the Immortal Ship isn't harmed, I don't care.

Unknown user: [It seems Ms. Yingxing doesn't harbor any ill will towards us?]

It depends.

Unknown user: [Hmm~ We'd like to invite you to join the Star Core Hunters.]

【impossible. 】

It is said that slaves to fate can see the "script" of the future, but Yingxing's life is almost perfect now, with a happy family. Even if there is any major event, her family can solve it. She has no reason to join any strange organization.

Unknown User: [It's a pity you declined, but the script says you're a necessary part. Star Core Hunter welcomes you to join. Although the script seems to have added unpredictable participants, it's not a big deal.]

After finishing speaking, Yingxing sent another message, but it failed.

The other side is using a virtual account.

She didn't open the letter rashly, but went directly to discuss it with Cheng Xiao.

Cheng Xiao examined the envelope repeatedly; it seemed to be just ordinary letter paper.

But the invitation from the Star Core Hunter was still unexpected.

The original history has been completely altered and messed up, so why are the Star Core Hunters still coming after us?

It's worth noting that in the original story, Yingxing, who was trapped in the demonic realm, was found by Kafka and Sam, and initially he was unwilling to join them.

He only agreed after they killed him once, with Eriol promising to bring him death.

But now, Yingxing is perfectly fine, nothing's wrong with her, so what are you Star Core Hunters up to? Are you trying to steal her away?

"No way, absolutely not! What bullshit Star Core Hunter? Don't even look at this letter. Just say you can't read. You're just a rough blacksmith, what's the point of getting involved in all this fancy stuff?"

Ying Xing: "..."

Although Cheng Xiao's words were somewhat crude, Ying Xing would indeed not accept the invitation.

But clearly the Star Core Hunters won't let her go.

As Yingxing strolled along Jinren Lane with Bailu, his deep gaze was fixed on her.

Bai Lu said softly:

"Aunt Yingxing, someone is following us."

"Don't worry about it, don't alert them. Let's see who they are."

Then, as usual, Yingxing bought some bird skewers for Bailu and packed a few portions of lotus root cakes. The two of them turned left and right and arrived at an empty alley.

Ying Xing said calmly:

"Come out, stop following me."

As soon as he finished speaking, a reddish-purple figure emerged from the shadows.

The clatter of high heels rang out as an elegant woman, yet one who harbored a deadly intent, appeared.

Ying Xing frowned:

"Kafka, wanted by the Interstellar Peace Corporation with a bounty of 88 billion credits, is a former demon hunter from Skyclothes Five."

"I didn't expect you to come looking for me. This is a celestial vessel; do you think you can get away unscathed?"

Kafka raised her hands in surrender.

"Of course, I'm not confident I can escape a demigod's pursuit, but I come here with no ill intentions. Surely a demigod wouldn't stoop to arrest a defenseless woman like me?"

Bai Lu said in a sweet voice, "Big sister in purple, why is there still one person who hasn't come out yet?"

Bai Lu's petite figure often leads people to misunderstand her actual age, and Bai Lu is half a Dragon Lord with almost all of her reproductive power.

Sure enough, a silver-white mech appeared; it was Sam, the Star Core Hunter.

Information about Kafka is readily available, but there isn't much information available about Sam.

Ying Xing's complexion worsened.

"Star Core Hunter, if you can't make your purpose clear today, this can't end peacefully between us."

Bai Lu didn't express her opinion; she sensed a familiar power in the mecha named Sam.

Moreover, she clearly sensed that the gaze from behind the mecha was fixed on her.

What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen an Insect King before?

Kafka pressed her hand down.

"Please be patient, Ms. Yingxing. We've come with sincerity and genuinely invite you to join us. That letter... you haven't read it, have you? Why don't you open it and take a look? Perhaps you'll change your mind?"

Yingxing touched his chest; the letter was in his pocket.

"Okay, if you truly mean no harm, I can pretend nothing happened today."

Bai Lu glanced at Ying Xing sideways. Sure enough, Aunt Ying Xing had a good temper. If it were her, she would have shouted for her father to come over and punish these guys severely.

Then Yingxing opened the letter, and a pair of golden cat eyes stared at her.

Ying Xing was instantly pulled into a movie theater, where she watched the film as an observer. The film depicted the predetermined fate of the Five Heroes of the Cloud Realm.

This...is so similar to a dream she once had.

It's just that it's clearer and more profound; everyone's ending is so absurd and tragic.

Wait, why isn't Xiao here? Where did Xiao go?

Ying Xing raised a question, and a black cat suddenly appeared and sat on the sofa.

"Cheng Xiao is a participant I cannot observe. According to Xian Zhou, he is the variable the fortune teller mentioned."

"I can sense that a force from another world is protecting him, and it is incredibly righteous. But I'm happy because I need an actor like this to participate in the script; he will bring countless possibilities."

"Yingxing, your original script has been messed up, but the duties of a Star Core Hunter have not changed. You may not believe me, but you should be very familiar with the script in my eyes, because it is what you were meant to experience."

"Perhaps you no longer care, but if the future script remains three-tenths similar, it will be enough to give you the ability to predict crises."

"If you don't join, the script will completely deviate, and even I won't be able to see through it. You will also lose one of the means to observe the future."

"So, are you in? Will you join?"

Black Cat's tone was somewhat pleading. There was no other way; Ying Xing really had no more reason to join now. With Cheng Xiao around, everything was going too smoothly.

Yingxing frowned in thought; she simply couldn't accept her predetermined fate!

With Xiao around, everything changed, which is good, but Xiao... he can't do whatever he wants either.

The five hundred years of self-sealing were a limitation imposed on Xiao by the universe, and even Xiao could only accept his fate.

If she joins the Star Core Hunters, will she be able to help him a little in the future?

Instead of just watching helplessly and being unable to do anything.

"I agreed, but I have three conditions."