Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

Xuan Yizi's gaze pierced through the floorboards, looking into the boundless depths of the starry sky, where countless hopes and disappointments resided:

"Ten thousand years ago, I secretly helped you fight against the world consciousness that maintains the cycle of reincarnation because I saw the possibility of breaking the eternal cycle. And today, ten thousand years later, I advise you to give up for the same reason."

Qin Chuan listened quietly, not too surprised by Xuan Yizi's complete revelation.

“Escape has never been my choice. To cower in a coffin, content with being sealed away, is no different from surrendering to some unseen puppeteer.”

That indomitable spirit and pride, originating from the very core of his soul, kept his beliefs unwavering, instead burning even more fiercely:

"Besides, even if I heed your advice today and give up resisting, will that cold world consciousness stop operating and give up on maintaining this so-called eternal cycle in other ways? All it needs is an ending that conforms to the 'script,' no matter how tortuous the process, whether it is you, me, or anyone else who is sacrificed."

Xuan Yizi knew that Qin Chuan's will was as unshakeable as a cosmic singularity, so he could only shake his head helplessly. His snake-headed staff tapped lightly on the floor, producing a dull echo, and his hunched body seemed to bear an even greater invisible weight.

“Since that’s the case, and our paths diverge… then I can only do everything in my power to prevent you from escaping from the Xuanming Coffin.”

Qin Chuan saw his determination, and a disdainful smile seemed to curl at the corners of his illusory lips:

"You are welcome to give it a try. You have carefully nurtured Tianyu and painstakingly gathered Huo Linfei, Miao Tiaojun and other so-called 'variables' here. Isn't it precisely to act as pawns to prevent my return at a critical moment? Let them bring it on."

Xuan Yizi remained silent, a complex emotion flashing in his cloudy eyes, which could be considered an admission.

The air between the two froze instantly because of this frank and irreconcilable opposition, as if time itself had stopped.

Just as this tense silence was about to shatter.

Tianyu hurriedly returned to the room with Huo Linfei and Miao Tiaojun, who looked unwilling but had no choice but to follow.

The girl keenly sensed the lingering heavy atmosphere in the room, and a look of worry appeared on her face.

Xuan Yizi immediately concealed the piercing sharpness he had displayed when confronting Qin Chuan, instantly reverting to the benevolent and wise demeanor of a mentor guiding the younger generation. He turned to the three, his voice gentle yet guiding:

"Tianyu, Huolinfei, and Little Fatty, you must remember, as Super Beast Warriors, your core responsibility is to maintain the balance and peace of the seven parallel universes. You must never allow Hades to return from the Coffin of the Underworld, otherwise, his absolute dark rule will devour all light, the universe will fall into eternal night, and all living beings will..."

His words, imbued with conviction, had not yet fully fallen, as if he were about to place the shackles of fate on the shoulders of a young warrior.

Outside the building, a deep, ancient lion's roar suddenly resounded, filled with excitement and loyalty suppressed for ten thousand years, like a million thunderbolts exploding simultaneously:

"Your subordinate, the Lion King, pays his respects to the King of the Underworld!"

The sound, carrying with it a surge of immense alien energy, rolled in, and the entire residential area seemed to tremble slightly at the announcement.

Huo Linfei stumbled in fright, pointing outside, his face filled with utter bewilderment and absurdity…

"Wait... Senior Xuan Yizi, didn't you just say that the King of the Underworld is still imprisoned in the Xuanming Coffin? Then who is this super powerful-sounding guy outside... visiting? Is he just air?!"

At this moment, Qin Chuan, who had been standing quietly to the side as if he were detached from the matter, stopped.

He walked out with his hands behind his back, looking completely at ease, as if strolling in his own backyard, oblivious to the commotion behind him.

"Oh no! They're going to find Master!"

Tianyu's heart tightened. Without time to consider the changes outside, he immediately spoke to Huo Linfei and Miao Tiaojun, his voice urgent:

"You guys quickly cover Master as he leaves through the emergency exit at the back! I'll go outside and buy some time!"

Having said that, she mobilized the meager amount of supernatural energy within her body, and with a flash, she followed closely behind Qin Chuan, rushing towards the outside world, her skirt drawing a resolute arc in the air.

"Tianyu! Wait for me!"

How could Huo Linfei bear to watch his beloved face the terrifying Lion King alone?

His passion instantly overwhelmed his reason. With a shout, he rushed out without thinking, his mind filled only with the instinct to be a hero and save the damsel in distress.

Miao Tiaojun really wanted to carry out the "cover mission" immediately, and it would be best to find a safe corner to hide in.

Seeing his best friend Huo Linfei rush out like a fool, it would be too disloyal of him to run away alone.

He stomped his foot abruptly, his face contorted in a grimace, a look of tragic grim determination on his face, and, yelling and screaming, followed after him as if willing to die for his friend, muttering to himself:

"Oh my god, this is really the end for us!"

Xuan Yizi watched the three young men rush out one after another, and let out another long sigh, a sigh mixed with helplessness, expectation and deep worry.

Leaning on his snake-headed staff, he walked slowly but with unusual determination, step by step toward the center of the vortex that he could not avoid.

Chapter 56: Unable to win arguments or fight back

Huo Linfei and Miao Tiaojun had just rushed out of the house when they suddenly stopped in their tracks.

The two stared in disbelief at the scene before them, their breath catching in their throats for a moment.

A giant, clad in dark gold armor and exuding an aura as imposing as a mountain, was kneeling on one knee before Qin Chuan.

The giant exuded the aura of a seasoned warrior, and every scratch on his armor told a story of the vicissitudes of time. Yet, he bowed his head, his posture as respectful as if he were facing a deity.

"Pluto! Your subordinate... Your subordinate has finally seen you again!"

The Lion King's voice carried an excitement that even ten thousand years could not diminish, but it turned into a deep sense of self-reproach when a certain matter was mentioned:

"Your subordinate is incompetent! For a hundred thousand years, I have failed to find Her Highness the Princess, leaving her to wander and suffer... I beg the King of the Underworld to punish me!"

Qin Chuan raised his right hand slightly, and a gentle force lifted the Lion King up: "Lion King, there is no need to blame yourself. I have found my daughter."

The lion king suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with unbelievable surprise.

He was about to ask further when he saw Qin Chuan's gaze shift slightly, landing on Tian Yu not far away.

In an instant, the Lion King understood.

It turns out the princess had been right in front of me all along.

He suppressed his surging emotions, took a deep breath, and regained the composure befitting a general.

"King of the Underworld, for a hundred thousand years, the Underworld has never slackened under your illustrious name!"

The Lion King's voice regained its strength and power:

"Since you destroyed the Snow Queen and her Holy Realm Legion with the Xuanming Black Hole 100,000 years ago, no force in the seven parallel universes has been able to contend with my Underworld!"

He placed his right hand on his chest and continued his report:

"Your subordinates have diligently followed your teachings, not only training countless loyal and valiant elites of the Underworld, but also building an unprecedentedly large and powerful Underworld warship fleet capable of sweeping through any parallel universe! Now everything is ready, awaiting only your emergence from the Xuanming Coffin, so that you can lead your troops to sweep across and completely bring the seven parallel universes under the order of the Underworld!"

Upon hearing this report, the Lion King keenly sensed that Qin Chuan's condition was unusual and couldn't help but wonder:

"Pluto, what is your current state...?"

"This is a particle clone of mine," Qin Chuan explained calmly, his gaze falling on the Lion King's weathered yet still resolute face, his tone unusually gentle, "Lion King, you've had a tough ten thousand years. The Underworld's current state is largely due to your contributions."

These words surely made the Lion King's eyes redden slightly. Ten thousand years of perseverance, ten thousand years of conquest, all became worthwhile in this moment. He clasped his hands tightly, his voice choked with emotion yet resolute:

"For Hades, for the underworld, I would gladly die ten thousand deaths!"

Seeing this scene of mutual understanding between the ruler and his subject, even the slow-witted Huo Linfei and Miao Tiaojun finally understood.

The Hades, the "enemy of the universe" and "source of darkness" mentioned by Xuan Yizi, is none other than the unfathomable man before us!

"My worldview is being rebuilt..." Miao Tiaojun murmured, holding his head.

Huo Linfei stared with his mouth agape, feeling as if his brain was about to overload.

Just then, after reporting the military situation, the Lion King turned and walked towards Huo Linfei. His eyes became complex and profound, as if he were looking through time at a figure from 100,000 years ago.

"Huo Linfei, it's been ten thousand years. I hope you've been well."

"Huh? Do we...know each other?" Huo Linfei looked blank.

The Lion King did not answer directly, but solemnly took out a power lock that shimmered with crimson light from his robes. The lock's patterns were ancient, and the central gem pulsed with energy like a beating heart.

"Ten thousand years ago, you trusted me enough to lend me this lock, helping me complete my mission." The Lion King presented the power lock with both hands, his voice deep and solemn. "I swore an oath to return it myself. Today, the Lion King has come to fulfill that promise!"

Huo Linfei hesitated before accepting the power lock. The instant his fingertips touched it, a familiar, blood-related feeling surged through his body, as if the lock had always been a part of him. The lock felt slightly warm, as if responding to its master's return.

Before he could think it through, Xuan Yizi slowly walked out, leaning on his wooden cane.

He gave the Lion King a deep look, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

The Lion King's aura is now as deep and vast as the ocean, clearly having long surpassed the realm of relying on the power lock and reached the level of autonomous super beast weaponry.

If we go a step further, condensing a nebula will not be difficult.

The Lion King and Xuan Yizi exchanged a glance and nodded slightly to each other as a greeting.

“Xuan Yizi, hand over the Key to the Mysterious Netherworld.”

Immediately afterwards, the Lion King got straight to the point.

To everyone's surprise, Xuan Yizi did not refuse.

He gave Qin Chuan a deep look, then silently took out a uniquely shaped key from his pocket.

The key was entirely dark blue, with mysterious light patterns flowing across its surface. It was the key to sealing the true form of Hades, the Key of the Netherworld.

Xuan Yizi was well aware that the current situation was beyond his control.

He was still recovering from serious injuries, Tianyu and Huolinfei were not yet fully grown, and Miaotiaojun was even less of a hope.

Rather than making a futile resistance, it is better to temporarily avoid confrontation.

The Lion King took the key that held the key to Hades' freedom and excitedly prepared to present it to Qin Chuan.

Unexpectedly, Qin Chuan waved his hand:

"Lion King, take the Key to the Underworld and the Coffin of the Underworld and return to the Underworld first. I still have some matters to attend to."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over Tianyu imperceptibly, then lingered for a moment on Huo Linfei's striking red hair.

His eyes clearly said: I have to stay and keep a close eye on this unreliable brat, and I can't let him get near my daughter!

Completely unaware that he had been placed on the "key prevention list," Huo Linfei was curiously playing with the superpower lock that he had lost and then regained.

His dormant instincts were awakened, and he had a sudden inspiration, subconsciously uttering the command etched into his genes:

A burst of crimson light erupted instantly, and a streamlined, fiery red suit of armor covered his entire body.

The armor features sharp lines, and the Qilin totem on the chest is lifelike.

"Wow! I can really transform!"

Huo Linfei was both surprised and delighted, and finally completely believed that all of this was not a dream.

But passionate young people are often blinded by a sense of responsibility.

Remembering Xuan Yizi's instructions, and looking at the Hades who was about to rule the seven parallel universes, a surge of heroic ambition to "save the world" mixed with youthful passion rushed to his head.

He immediately switched to "savior" mode, pointing at Qin Chuan and loudly declaring war: