Honkai Impact 3rd experience, starting with a thousand Herrschers

Now that I'm trapped in this alternate dimension, trying to get back on my own is just wishful thinking. The outside world is full of countless chaotic spacetime currents. Trying to find the right path through those chaotic currents and return to the world I've arrived at is as absurd as being in the bathroom on the 13th floor and then being transported to another world by a dump truck.

"Calm down. Under the circumstances I know, the only ones who can create this independent spacetime and connect the two worlds are the system and the world consciousness of this world."

Cheng Xing took a deep breath, ignoring the strange look from Itsuka Kotori and the sparkling, curious eyes of Hōraiji Kyushō who had just arrived.

"If it's a system, then this guy intends to let me spend the rest of my time here safely, and then terminate the plan without any accidents, leaving here unscathed. That way, he doesn't need to take any risks; he just needs to take me out of this world."

"If it is the consciousness of the Honkai world, has it noticed my peculiarity and therefore specially constructed a scripted world to observe my situation? But if it is just to observe my peculiarity, there is no need to construct such a troublesome independent space and then bring in characters from other worlds."

"And more importantly, why is Penglai Temple's Nine Heavens here? Why would the destined savior appear in this place? She wasn't even in the retrospective chapter. Did she come from the future or from another world?"

Thinking of this, Cheng Xing looked at Houraiji Kyushou, whose eyes were shining as he pressed for their identities, and asked, "Do you know Raiden Mei and Kiana?"

"Raiden Mei? I know her. She's the infamous Raiden Queen of our school. They say she rejected over ten boys' confessions in a single day, and her aloof, unapproachable demeanor earned her the title of 'Queen.' She's a celebrity at our school. As for Kiana? I think I recognize her, but I can't quite place where I've heard of her?"

Penglaiji Jiuxiao touched her chin. She felt that she had a deeper impression of the latter name, but why couldn't she remember where she had heard it before?

"I understand now. It must be that in countless reincarnations in my past lives, I formed a deep bond and affection with that Kiana! As the Savior of Light, I just didn't remember my past partners and comrades."

As if he had figured it out himself, Penglai Temple Jiuxiao looked at Cheng Xing in front of him with an even brighter light in his eyes.

"You know so much, and the questions you ask me can evoke vague memories of my past life. You must be the legendary sage who has come to guide this brave warrior!"

Cheng Xing was completely taken aback by Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's unconventional and childish personality. He was initially a little irritable, but now he was so charmed by this lively character that he lost all interest in being anxious.

He opened his mouth, wanting to try to say that he was not a great sage at all, but then he looked into the girl's hopeful eyes and felt that shattering her illusion now might not be a good thing. So he could only say, "If you think so, then so be it."

"Great! The savior, who has lived a peaceful life for more than ten years, has finally embarked on the path to save the world. Under the guidance of the sage and her new companions, she will eventually recall all her past experiences and raise the sword of destiny that can defy the laws of nature, break the endless cycle of reincarnation, and save all people!"

Looking at Penglaiji Jiuxiao, who was covering his left eye with one hand and delivering his chuunibyou lines with a serious and earnest expression, Cheng Xing couldn't tell whether the guy was pretending to be stupid or was genuinely stupid.

You might say she's just a typical chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur), but what she said did indeed reveal the truth of the world in a very apt way.

But if you were to say that she truly remembers everything from past reincarnations, then this savior wouldn't be behaving this way or appearing so weak now.

"Alright, alright, I don't have time to listen to this lady spouting cringeworthy lines now. I just want to pull my companion back from the brink of losing control as quickly as possible."

Kotori Itsuka impatiently interrupted Kyousho Houraiji. She had inexplicably arrived in this other world, and Tohka was also in a state of reversal due to some previous reasons. She didn't know how many other spirits had been involved besides herself, and she didn't know how Shido was doing.

"Alright, but out of goodwill, I still advise you not to even think about leaving this city. Of course, this is just a friendly suggestion, and I don't care if you don't follow it."

Cheng Xing said this with a smile, and then planned to leave. He didn't care at all about the characters he had challenged.

While Tokisaki Kurumi's ability to control time is indeed remarkable, that's about it.

I have more important things to do now.

Cheng Xing directly contacted the phantom clone he had left in the previous world, hoping to find a way back through that weak connection amidst countless chaotic timelines.

"...No, something here is affecting my perception of the outside world...Does that mean something in this spacetime has become a stable anchor point?"

Cheng Xing suddenly remembered the Yatogami Tohka who had a clear resemblance to Honkai energy, yet with slight differences. Honkai energy did indeed exist on her, but it was different due to its fusion with the energy in her body. In other words, was it highly likely that she was one of the reasons for the creation of this spacetime by fusing the energy in her body with Honkai energy?

"...If this continues, the original spacetime positioning will be compromised, and the second thread will be completely severed, greatly increasing the probability of failure for subsequent plans...If we have no other choice, we will have to destroy all the anchor points in this spacetime area, and then ensure that we can contact the outside world without any impact before returning."

Cheng Xing took a deep breath, and the calm look in his eyes turned cold.

If you really reach a point where you have no choice but to make a decision.

Then any obstacle in your way will be eliminated by your own hands.

"We absolutely cannot let this opportunity to defeat the Honkai be lost!"

Even if it means getting the blood of innocent people on your hands.

Chapter 187: The System's Methods

"First, I need to sense the stability of this spacetime... Also, if I go all out here, will the consciousness on the other side of the Honkai world be able to notice me?"

Cheng Xing frowned as he thought about this. This test was actually very difficult, because if he went all out, the huge energy fluctuations he generated would inevitably lead to his soul being scattered.

In the current situation, he is unclear about the purpose of creating this space, and who is behind it.

I cannot try to destroy things just because I am temporarily trapped here. That would only make the situation more unpredictable.

"Right now, destroying the spacetime anchor is the last resort. I'm not sure if the abnormal fluctuations caused by the battles between the spirits from this collaboration and me will attract attention. So, if we have no other choice, we should try to minimize the number of battles."

Cheng Xing looked at his right hand, which was as white as jade, and then created a glove and put it on.

"So now the solution is to find a way to send these people back to where they came from? Tohka Yatogami has obvious signs of Honkai erosion on her body... So, how did this inexplicable erosion appear?"

Cheng Xing first began to think based on the existing information. The world consciousness of Honkai Impact 2 that he knew was Honkai, which was a madman who had gone completely insane because of humanity's Alaya reincarnation system and wanted to destroy humanity by any means possible.

Why would such a madman want to bring people from other universes into his own world?

Is it to accumulate enough cycles of reincarnation, so that humanity may be completely destroyed?

"This method is far too random, and how can He be sure that the accumulated variables won't be the opportunity for humanity to overcome the Honkai?"

"So, by eroding other universes to continuously expand one's own universe, absorbing more power to become stronger, and then crushing everything in its path?"

Cheng Xing could only come to this conclusion through his mortal wisdom: the collapse of this world was constantly absorbing the power of other universes to raise its own limits, in order to completely resist the reincarnation system invented by mankind.

When they devour or plunder parts of other universes, they bring into this world characters who possess a so-called destiny or an extremely strong sense of existence from those universes.

Of course, this is more of a guess than a reasonable explanation. Cheng Xing does not think it is a completely reasonable explanation. There must be loopholes in it, and how could the consciousness of the world be so clearly figured out?

This is somewhat reasonable, and we can use it as a basis for speculation to conduct certain tests.

"If it can be proven that the Honkai Universe is constantly absorbing the power of other universes, then its corrosiveness must be extremely high, and it may play a crucial role in the future."

Cheng Xing recalled his plan. If the collapse of this world at that time could really demonstrate the high level of corrosive power he had guessed, then he might not need to set up a series of backup plans, and it would directly trigger the battle he wanted.

Only if that battle occurs will I have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters; otherwise, it's all out of the question.

So, the next step is to indirectly work for those roles that are similar to your own.

As Cheng Xing was thinking this, he saw several women huddled together in the distance, discussing something in hushed tones. At the same time, not far away, the purplish-black figure stood on a shopping street, silently watching the products in a shop.

"Oh! Sage, you're back. So, what kind of crucial information did you obtain from this alternate dimension?"

Penglai Temple Jiuxiao crossed her arms and looked very energetic. Looking at Cheng Xing in front of her, she showed no unease about being unexpectedly transported to an unfamiliar environment.

"We're completely trapped in this space, and I haven't found a way out yet. So, how did you, who call yourself the savior, get here?"

"I just remember that while I was making games at home as usual, a voice suddenly came to my mind."

Penglai Temple Nine Heavens put his finger to his lips, his gaze fixed on the sky, and after thinking for a long time, he spoke.

"I can't quite remember, but I think he said something like..."

[Savior of the Apocalypse! Please traverse countless rivers of time, come to the tributaries of the past, and end that absurd and nightmarish delusion!]

"That's roughly the gist of it. I remember the person's voice; it sounded like the old village chief in the game giving a quest to a newbie hero."

Upon hearing those words full of sarcasm, Cheng Xing had already figured out who was behind it all.

"I feel like no one in this world, except the system, would say such strange things. Nightmare's delusions... It seems that guy doesn't believe I can do what I want to do, so he created this cage to imprison me here and wait for the end of this cycle?"

"System, it seems the win rate I've provided is too high for you to trust. Fine, I understand you don't want to waste your power protecting me, or rather, you're willing to die with me. But I won't be imprisoned here waiting for it all to end."

Cheng Xing seemed to have overheard these words from the outside world. He stroked his chin, pondering their meaning, but in reality, he already understood the situation.

"So, Miss Itsuka, I'd like to know why your companions were suddenly corrupted by Honkai energy? Perhaps you don't even know what Honkai is? So let me explain it simply: creatures corrupted by this energy become enemies of humanity, determined to destroy it."

Kotori Itsuka frowned upon hearing this; she didn't want her companion to become a monster driven by energy.

"So what's the way to stop this energy erosion?"

“In the early stages, there might be some solutions, but the energy already present in your companion’s body has merged with the Honkai energy. In fact, unless you put her into a deep sleep, I can’t think of any way to make her Honkai energy independent. Or do you have any way to make her clearly aware of her own existence, remember everything from the past and remain rational, so that she can control the Honkai energy and become an independent individual?”

Upon hearing the following words, Kotori Itsuka's furrowed brows relaxed, and finally, a proud expression appeared on her face as she spoke.

"I see, so it all comes down to this in the end? Don't worry, I'm a professional in this area!"

Upon hearing this, the cute little girl in the green raincoat standing to the side suddenly spoke from the rabbit in her hand that looked like a doll.

"That's true, but Shido-san isn't here. How are we supposed to start our date?"

"What's so difficult about that? All we have to do is imitate Shido's usual behavior, and all we have to do is awaken Tohka's memories of Shido. So let's begin our war! Yoshino, it's up to you!"

"Alas! I! No... I can't... I can't imitate it at all."

"It's alright, Yoshino. As long as I'm here, I'll make sure you can perfectly imitate it. Ah, the forbidden feelings born between comrades are truly exciting!"

The rabbit doll seemed to laugh with great pleasure.

Cheng Xing didn't even notice what Kotori Itsuka was saying about the date; he was still busy.

"Yes, I found it."

At this moment, Cheng Xing finally found some other guys hiding in the city.

Chapter 188: Just a Transaction

"Then everyone, try your best to help this girl find her true self. Now I'm going to search this alternate dimension to see if there's anything I've overlooked."

Cheng Xing smiled and said to everyone, "Although I don't know what methods these people have, I just need to nod in agreement. Anyway, it has nothing to do with me."

After he finished speaking, many white threads suddenly appeared under Cheng Xing's feet, wrapping his entire body around him, like a flower blooming and closing at his feet, enveloping him in its petals before disappearing.

Wow! That looks amazing!

Penglai Temple Nine Sou's eyes shone even brighter; she really wanted to have such a cool ability too!

On a high-rise building in the distance, a girl in a gothic dress was watching what was happening below. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she suddenly noticed a man in a black trench coat standing behind her.

"Miss, you've been watching from the sidelines for quite a while now, so may I ask, what is your role?"

The girl frowned as she looked at the man who had appeared behind her without her noticing. She hadn't noticed him at all; he had suddenly appeared, and he had just vanished right in front of her.

"I am Kurumi Tokisaki, and I was also drawn into this place due to an unexpected situation."

Kurumi Tokisaki is far different from the other spirits below. She is the most evil spirit, with her hands stained with the blood of countless humans and a personal killing count reaching five figures.

It was precisely because of this ruthless killing that she realized even more that the man in front of her was an even more terrifying and horrifying being than herself. His aura, devoid of any murderous intent or killing intent, but simply pure fear, was so suffocating.

"There is no need for me to make an enemy of such a terrifying guy right now. It would be a waste to needlessly expend my spiritual energy."

At this moment, Kurumi Tokisaki fully utilized all the etiquette and skills she had learned to present herself as a proper young lady, which was, of course, her past life.

"……Yeah?"

Cheng Xing looked at the famous character in front of him. This was one of the few characters who was more popular than the anime itself. However, that had nothing to do with him. He was just an image and setting in the animation. Now that he was appearing in front of him as a real person, he was just a stranger in his eyes.