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

The four members of the Dawn Team met with Cheng Xiao.

But upon meeting them, Cheng Xiao realized that he knew all four of them.

Because these four guys were all idealistic young people, they sought out Cheng Xiao to help them overcome their confusion.

As a result, Cheng Xiao didn't recognize him because he was wearing a team helmet.

The four members of the Dawn Team are: Crimson Flame, Azure Wings, Dawn, and Ashes.

Crimson Flame: Captain, optimist, hot-blooded idiot, classic red-themed protagonist.

BlazBlue: Rational and calm, good at making sarcastic remarks, and the team's strategist.

Shuguang: A flamboyant, funny, and silly mature older sister.

Ashes: A shy and reserved newcomer, a young man with ideals and goals, full of beautiful expectations for the future.

When the four people heard Cheng Xiao specifically ask them to meet, they were undoubtedly excited.

Crimson Flame: "Mr. Cheng Xiao! Are you attracted by the philosophy of our Dawn Team? Or are you satisfied with our positive energy-bringing efforts these days?"

"Uh, haha, yeah, you guys did a great job. It seems you listened to what I said. I'm very pleased."

Cheng Xiao felt a little embarrassed. To be honest, he hadn't paid any attention, but seeing the expectant looks on the four people's faces, he didn't want to spoil the fun.

Shuguang said shyly, "Mr. Chengxiao, is there something you need from us? Hehe, there aren't many reliable men like you these days. Many older sisters have been asking me about you, saying you're a golden bachelor~"

Cheng Xiao coughed lightly and quickly explained his purpose:

"Actually, I just wanted to know how you guys are doing lately."

Crimson Flame: "Great! Absolutely fantastic! I'm eating like crazy!"

BlazBlue: "I'm in great health. I had a check-up recently, and the doctor said I'm very healthy."

Shuguang: "I'm in great shape! It's just that I've been so busy, my skin is a bit rough."

Ash: "I...I'm trying my best to keep up with everyone and strive to become a role model in Two-Phase Paradise!"

Cheng Xiao carefully sensed it, and sure enough, the other three people besides Ash had already undergone that blissful surgery.

A familiar feeling filled their minds.

That was the aura of a frantic enemy whom Cheng Xiao had personally killed.

It seems that someone preserved the fleeting cells and then made use of them.

Is it an attempt to resurrect Shuhu? How laughable, or is there a deeper conspiracy at play?

Cheng Xiao shook hands and smiled with the four without changing his expression. The power of the [Horse] talisman silently restored their brains, which had been affected by the surgery.

As for the fleeting cells, they turn directly into ashes.

If all goes as planned, the ultimate goal of the entire Happy Smile Research Association is to implant fleeting cells into people's brains.

After all, with its abundant infectiousness, even a smile can spread extremely quickly.

Cheng Xiao now knew what Man Yuan wanted to do.

That's really extreme. This woman, whose life was destroyed by the Two-Phase Paradise, must do something to make amends.

Man Yuan originally intended to imitate the methods of the Death Demon and carry out massacres in the Two-Phase Paradise.

This reignites the fear in the people, and fear is also a form of willpower. Then, the willpower is used to replenish oneself with the power of the [New Death Demon].

But for some reason, Manyuan doesn't seem to have taken any action.

This also means that, since the beginning of the Phantom Moon game, only the Spark Festival has caused the most chaos.

Little Ha rested his chin on his hand, admiring Cheng Xiao's thoughtful expression.

"Cheng Xiao, you're so merciful. Wouldn't it have been better to just use force to suppress them?"

"Every pitiful person has something hateful about them, and every hateful person has something pitiful about them. It might be easy for me to kill them all with one blow, but the problem of the two paradises still exists. Even if there is no wish fulfillment, there will be another wish fulfillment."

"Oh, you're so kind. Our Two-Phase Paradise is counting on you."

"Don't even think about being a hands-off manager."

"Oh dear, I'm very busy too~"

"You're just eating and drinking here all day long, what are you busy with?"

......

Inside the Pearl Star Building, Immortal Path met with Pearl.

"Ms. Zhenzhu, what request do you have for me this time?"

"Mr. Undying Path, you must have heard that the Phantom Moon Game has begun, and the Pioneers have even already conducted one Envoy battle."

"So? What do you want me to do?"

"It's very simple. I'm entrusting you to join the Phantom Moon Game and help me maintain its security and stability. If possible, please protect the members of the pioneering forces. I don't want a repeat of what happened fifteen years ago."

"I understand. You want me to cover for you? But with the Trail Blazers' strength, do they really need my protection?"

"One must never be blindly arrogant. In order to nip all unsettling factors and restless individuals in the bud, I need to be fully prepared."

"Okay, I'll take this commission."

"In that case, I'll give you the mask in a bit. Now let's talk about payment. What do you want? The usual, money?"

"Unfortunately, I now have foreign aid and no longer need a lot of money."

"What do you want?"

"Ha, before we talk about compensation, let's talk about the 'Death Slayer' case. After the murders, the victims' families received an astronomical sum of money that could have filled any wounds. But this money, ha, didn't appear in the public announcement at the time."

Undying Path stared intently at the pearl, as if the hunter had already drawn his bow and nocked an arrow.

"Guess whose account this money went through? It was the company's [Technology Research and Development Department]! I don't believe a bunch of research fanatics would use research funds for charity."

"As expected of Mr. Undying Path, I admire your connections and methods in finding this information."

"Don't flatter me. Often, the more you know, the faster you die. In movies, unlucky guys like me who are searching for answers are usually the first to die."

Zhenzhu took a deep breath and asked:

"Can I bribe you with a hundred million?"

"You're trying to buy me off like a victim's family member?!"

"I was just asking."

"Impossible! Tell me, why did the [Technology R&D Department] pay this compensation?"

"Hmph... If it were me in the past, I wouldn't have been able to understand your persistence, but now I understand your pursuit of the truth. More than money, the leader of the Sea Patrol Rangers wants the hidden truth."

"Ms. Pearl, how could you say such a thing? It's completely unlike the style of an omnic."

"You flatter me. Machines are my life form, but I also have a heart and emotions."

Then Zhenzhu opened a document:

"Fifty million, that's the reward. As for the truth you want, I'm sorry, I know very little even with my limited authority. All I know is the identity of the Deathbringer."

"Marcus Antali, the real name of the Death Advocate, was the last member of the Perfect Evolutionary School of the Society of Knowledge, and was executed five years ago, in every sense of the word."

"But his legacy and technology were taken over by Ms. Ya Poli of the [Technology Research and Development Department], and I have no access to the relevant documents."

The Path to Immortality Suddenly Becomes Clear:

"Damn! This guy has basically been recruited by the company. No wonder the R&D department has to clean up his messes."

"Then, Mr. Undying, what else do you want?"

"I need the power to execute judgments privately! If someone like the [Deathbringer] reappears in the Phantom Moon Game, or tries to use the shadow left by the Deathbringer to revive it through the Phantom Creation Species, I can directly carry out the punishment without going through a lengthy interrogation!"

"Fine, in my capacity as CEO of Two-Phase Paradise, I declare that your killings in the name of revenge are innocent."

Immortal Path is very satisfied:

"Sigh, these are troubled times. No wonder you want the Illusion Moon Game to end soon."

"Yes, I have great respect for Mr. Undying Path, so I hope to borrow your power this time as well."

"Respect... When I was younger, what I wanted more was the company's 'fear'. Times have really changed."

After finishing his conversation with Zhenzhu, Immortal Path walked out of the Pearl Star Building, holding onto the brim of his hat.

But as soon as he stepped out the door, Undying lost his composure again.

Because Cheng Xiao was standing right in front of him:

"Hey, Lamancha, long time no see."