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

[Insects and ants to birds, rabbits to wolves and dogs, stardust to black holes, and all realms to gluttons]

—Xianzhou, *A Comprehensive History of the World*

Dan Heng, who was well-versed in history, immediately recognized the origin of the giant beast.

It is a remnant of the [Twilight Beast], and countless hybrids that have multiplied since the ancient beast era occupy the vast universe.

I never expected to encounter one here today.

The company acted swiftly, launching an attack on the city-class warships, but the light cannons fired only caused minor scratches on the behemoth.

However, this is the highest level of defensive armament that the Interstellar Peace Corporation equips on ordinary space stations.

Requesting planetary-level warship support would have been too late.

Dan Heng removed his bamboo hat, revealing a pair of jade-green dragon horns. He then took up the Cloud-Striking Technique and flew away.

A water dragon shot into the sky, and many people saw its magnificent, streamlined attack.

boom--!

A tremendous roar was accompanied by the agonizing howl of a giant beast.

"Truly tough and thick-skinned."

Danheng was preparing to unleash his next attack, but the threatened behemoth roared a few times and then swam away into the dark distance of the universe.

The occupied flight path was safe again, and everyone cheered.

When everyone and the staff started searching for the hero, they found no trace of him.

Dan Heng had already donned his bamboo hat and hidden himself among the masses.

"Hello, thank you very much for your help."

A clear, mature female voice came from behind him, and Dan Heng turned around in surprise.

There stood an elegant lady with cascading red hair.

"Hello, I am Himeko, the navigator of the Star Train. Your movements just now were truly agile and admirable."

Dan Heng took off his bamboo hat and asked in surprise:

"The Star Train? I already knew about its restart, but I didn't expect it to have already arrived this far?"

Himeko nodded and chuckled softly:

"It is a train that has been repaired for several years and is now running again among the stars."

"But this is just the beginning. I am stepping into a world of exploration, but on this path, I need more companions—even if those who walk with me eventually face different directions, we are still under the same starry sky."

Dan Heng had been raised by Bai Heng in an anonymous manner since childhood, and had long yearned for the Starry Sky Train that Bai Heng had mentioned. He never expected to have the opportunity to meet it today.

Seeing that Dan Heng did not react, Ji Zi extended an invitation:

"Madam, during the recent crisis, the Star Train was also among the victims. Thank you for your timely assistance. There are currently few people on the train, and we are short one guard. Would you be willing to accompany us?"

Danheng hesitated.

Logically speaking, she really wanted to board the train and take a look.

But as a junior, she had to go back and report to her family, and also tell Aunt Bai Heng the good news.

But if I'm going to report it, can I use Yu Zhao?

She'll be willful for once today.

It feels good to be a naughty kid once in a while.

"Okay, but is there any plan for the train to pass by the Fairy Ship?"

Himeko smiled even more happily:

"Judging from your attire, I know you come from the Celestial Ship. If you wish, the train's journey route can naturally be added to the Celestial Ship."

"Thanks."

"I should be thanking you."

Dan Heng boarded the train with Himeko's help and immediately saw two men arguing.

The blond man complained to the brown-haired man:

"Look, if we hadn't acted sooner, someone else would have become the hero. The train could have saved some toll fees by using the hero's name."

The brown-haired man pushed up his glasses and said with a distant yet helpless expression:

"The timing is crucial. Since a powerful figure has already stepped forward, why should I make a fuss? The train doesn't need to seek favors in return."

"Sigh, Lao Yang, I hate how blockhead you are. No wonder Tesla is still like this..."

"Shut up! Whose fault is it that I got here?!"

Seeing Himeko's slightly apologetic expression, Dan Heng felt that this train journey wouldn't be boring.

(The blond man is Void Repository, and the other one is Old Yang. Those who haven't played Honkai Impact 3 don't need to worry about him. He'll be logged off after that.)

......

Inside the Interstellar Peace Corporation, at the headquarters of the Market Development Department.

Snapped!

Zhenzhu slammed a list onto the person in charge's desk.

"The Strategic Investment Department has rejected this development project!"

The person in charge said expressionlessly:

"Ms. Zhenzhu, this market expansion plan was personally approved by Director Oswaldo. Although the Strategic Investment Department has the second-longest-term vision, it cannot interrupt our department's efforts to bring the New World into the cosmic business system."

"If Ms. Pearl has any further complaints, please have Mr. Diamond contact Manager Oswaldo."

Zhenzhu slammed her hand on the table in anger:

"Tsigania-IV is mostly desert, rarely even receiving a drop of rain. Strategically speaking, even just looking at the data, this planet isn't worth the company's significant investment!"

The person in charge retorted:

"Ms. Zhenzhu, isn't that precisely why the company should be involved, bringing change and improvement to those who are suffering?"

Zhenzhu was at a loss for words.

Change and construction? They're probably just eyeing some rare resource here again. As for the weak indigenous people, the market development department won't care at all.

They might even allow races to consume each other, making it easier for companies to intervene.

In the past, Zhenzhu may have only cared about the final profits and data, and was aloof and superior.

But now, she only knows one thing.

This is wrong.

Although Zhenzhu is one of the ten members of the Stone Heart, she is still unable to make decisions across departments. She is currently busy with the appointment of the manager of the Two-Phase Paradise.

Toppa, who was working hard and longing to join the Stone Heart Ten, noticed Pearl's emotions.

"Sister Zhenzhu, are you still considering how to expand the company? Look at my home planet, it's changed so much with the company's help!"

Zhenzhu chuckled softly and nodded reluctantly in agreement.

Toppa was undoubtedly lucky, but Pearl had come to realize that the world was mostly unfortunate.

Emerald slowly approached from afar, and Toppa happily ran over, her little face flushed, her excitement and admiration evident.

"Do beautiful intelligent machines also worry about the fate of ordinary people?"

"Ms. Emerald, this is human goodness."

"Hmm~ I really appreciate it when the AI ​​says that. You usually care about data the most, and the market development department has the best performance. This is the first time I've seen you so worried."

Zhenzhu didn't want to argue any further. She clasped her hands together on her lower abdomen, nodded slightly, and prepared to leave.

After turning around, Emerald suggested:

"Aren't you related to the king of the planet Screw by a common origin? Why not ask him for help?"

"Mr. Screws Goom has no position to participate."

Jade crossed her arms and coaxed him gently:

"What about the Immortal Ship? I heard that you had contact with that important person from the Immortal Ship, and you even studied there for a while. That important person has since returned to the Immortal Ship, but it seems you haven't visited him yet?"

"This is making a mountain out of a molehill."

"Is that so? But if you don't do it, you'll still have to watch helplessly as the same tragic ending happens to Tsigania-IV, just like before."

Jade handed Pearl a document, which was the next step plan from the market development department.

"The 'Katika-Evikin Collaborative Development Agreement' looks more like a genocide plan to me~"

The jade snake's eyes were full of mockery, and the words it uttered were both soft and jarring.

Zhenzhu hesitated.

She knew that the "good intentions" of the jadeite all came with a hidden price tag.

But she really hadn't been to Xianzhou for a long time.

"So, what are Ms. Ciyu's conditions?"

Jade: "Hehe, it's very simple..."

(Ms. Ciyu: She has a personal hobby called "Ciyu Pawning" for jadeite, with "pawning jadeite" as its foundation, hence the nickname Ms. Ciyu.)