Honkai Impact 3rd: Chiyou's Survival Guide

After a long while, Jizi smiled and thanked her. She naturally knew why Theresa gave such an order.

Back to the present, in the deep sea, a group of people are busy searching for the trace of the legendary "Jiuyou".

"A strong Houkai energy reaction has been detected, and the appearance is consistent with the intelligence department's description. Unlike the city called "Nine Nether" on the ground, this should be the real Nine Nether."

Expanding the data panel, Bronya elaborated on her conclusions.

"After Bronya's calculations, the probability that this is Jiuyou is as high as 34.2%."

"Hey, shorty, you didn't just say this data casually, did you?" After spending some time in Saint Freya, studying together, and carrying out missions, the few of them had become familiar with each other, and naturally they would sabotage each other, so Kiana questioned Bronya carelessly.

"Fool Kiana, Bronya's calculations are based on rigorous data, there's no way they could be wrong."

Looking at Kiana, Bronya spoke slowly with a blank expression.

"Kiana, on the other hand, is simple-minded and not very strong. Please don't hold us back in the next operation."

"Hey! You... Mei, she bullied me!"... Watching the students bickering, Himeko's eyes softened. This is how young people should be... Just then, Theresa's communication came through, and seeing the holographic projection appear, Kiana and Bronya stopped arguing.

"It seems that you have arrived at the mission location. I won't say anything more."

Looking at the environment that Jizi and her group were in, Theresa nodded.

"I've found a consultant for you for this mission. By the way, it's someone I know!" Theresa kept the other end of the communicator a secret.

"Would you like to guess..." "No need to guess, Himeko, Kiana, Mei, Miyuki, Bronya... everyone, long time no see. It seems that I will have to guide you on this mission."

The next moment, Fu You's image appeared on the screen. Without giving Theresa time to reveal the answer, Fu You joked first.

"Fu You? Why are you here?" Kiana was stunned when she heard the familiar voice.

"I said I would come to see you when the time is right... Besides, your tone makes me sad, little Kiana, you don't want your mother to know that you are so disrespectful to your elders, right?" Glancing at Kiana, Fu You spoke to everyone again in a friendly manner.

"After all, I am a well-known scholar in the field of Shenzhou history, and Jiuyou is one of my research topics. Assisting you in your exploration is more than enough for me."

"According to Fu You, he was born and raised in Shenzhou, and he knows a little about the legend of Ji Lin and the story of Jiuyou."

On the other side of the screen, Theresa added.

"If you have any questions, just ask him."

Although this guy had stood against them during the Second Great Collapse, he had saved Cecilia and handed Kiana over to her. Through these events, Theresa had changed her mind about Fuyou. Furthermore, Jizi and the others really needed a local guide from Shenzhou, and there was no one more suitable than Fuyou.

Chapter 129 Confusion

"Kiana, I heard you passed the B-rank Valkyrie test? Congratulations."

After greeting each other, Fu You smiled and exchanged pleasantries with Kiana. A few weeks ago, Fu You learned from Theresa that after Kiana and the others first arrived at St. Freya's Academy, they underwent relevant tests. Although Kiana's academic performance was a mess, Theresa still made an exception and allowed Kiana to pass the B-rank Valkyrie test. Since then, Kiana has been one step closer to her dream.

"That's right! You don't even see who I am!" Kiana raised her head like a cat, her face full of pride and she spoke shamelessly.

"It only took me two days to become a B-class Valkyrie. I think becoming an A-class Valkyrie or even an S-class Valkyrie shouldn't be difficult either."

"Stop bragging, Kiana."

Seeing Kiana climbing up the ladder, Jizi smiled helplessly and interrupted her boasting.

"Your current strength is not yet at the level of an A-rank Valkyrie, not to mention that you haven't accumulated enough merits yet."

"Merit...what is that?" Kiana was stunned when she heard this condition for the first time.

"For example, how many people did you save during the Honkai Incident? How many Honkai beasts did you defeat? Also, let's see how you performed in Jiuyou this time."

Spreading his hands, Fu You showed an expression as if he was controlling Kiana.

"Kiana, you have to know that, as Jizi said, the evaluation of A-class Valkyries and S-class Valkyries is not based solely on personal strength."

"So, if you behave well this time, maybe this trip to Jiuyou will become a record of your achievements?" "I know, I know! Really, you just know how to make me behave, why don't you say anything to Mei and the others?" Kiana pouted and acted very reluctant, not realizing that she was the most troublesome one.

"...By the way, Fu You, before I went to the Far East to find you, mom told me that your home seemed to be in Jiuyou as well?" Suddenly remembering something, Kiana looked at Fu You with great curiosity.

"So, you must have heard of Ji Lin's story before?" "Haha, whether I've heard those stories or not actually has nothing to do with whether I live in Jiuyou or not. Legends of heroes from ancient times are spread all over the land of Shenzhou. The stories of Fuxi, Nuwa, Chiyuan, Ji Lin, Lianshan... these people's stories have been passed down to this day."

Hearing Kiana's question, Fu You explained patiently.

"As the first hero in mythology to receive instruction from an immortal and to fight Chi You, Ji Lin's story is naturally well-known, and not limited to the Nine Netherworld."

In the projection, Fu You chuckled, then his expression gradually became serious and he nodded to everyone.

"Enough of the pleasantries. Everyone, you have found the true entrance to the Nine Netherworld."

"Historical records state that the abyss ahead of you is the legendary final battlefield of Ji Lin. Legend has it that, guided by the red kite, Ji Lin, wielding a golden sword, fought a fierce battle with Chi You at the bottom of the Nine Netherworlds, and his whereabouts remain unknown."

"The concentration of Honkai energy is extremely high in the Nine Netherworlds. Moreover, as an ancient battlefield, there might be some unknown dangers waiting ahead."

"But if we want to find the Xuanyuan Sword and the Holy Scar, we must go deep into the Netherworld. By then, everything will be unpredictable."

"Fortunately, I've read some ancient books about the Nine Netherworld in advance, so I have some understanding of what's going on inside. Once you get in, just follow my instructions."

The entrance to the Nine Netherworld was clearly located in the deep sea, but Kiana and her group had arrived in a cave that looked just like land. However, they weren't surprised by the strange sight before them; it didn't take long for them to notice something was amiss.

"Have we been here before?" Returning to the entrance of the cave again, Kiana began to doubt her life.

"Hey, Fu You, didn't you say you had studied this place? Hurry up and tell me what's going on." Looking at the leisurely look of Fu You in the projection, Kiana became furious and spoke in a bad mood.

"We've been circling this place for almost an hour, and you haven't said a word!" "Hey, young man, don't be so impatient. It's just a couple of extra detours. It's not a big deal."

Fu You complained as he quietly put away the game console in front of the communicator, which might reveal its flaws.

"Well, from what I've observed, you might have entered the legendary Shenzhou formation. This formation has confused your perception, making it impossible for you to leave normally."

After a moment of feigned observation, Fu You, with a look of understanding, slowly spoke. These things were all arranged by Fu You himself. No one knew the Nine Netherworld better than he did. Back then, in order to escape, Fu You had constructed a vast array of mazes and traps throughout the Nine Netherworld, precisely to buy himself time should the Red Kite Immortal invade. If they were to enter rashly, not only Kiana and Ji Zi, but even Theresa herself would have no chance of escaping the depths of the Nine Netherworld. However, Fu You's purpose in having Ji Zi and her companions here was more complex. He needed their help to accomplish something beyond his control.

"I think I understand. The formation here utilizes the principles of the Eight Diagrams."

Pretending to look serious, he paused for a moment and then continued.

"Ba Gua? Is it a cooking method in Shenzhou?" Kiana suddenly felt a little hungry when she thought of Shenzhou's noodles.

"It was created by the ancient sage Fuxi of Shenzhou. He gave the people of Shenzhou the 'Eight Trigrams' to help them understand the laws of nature. The laws governing the transformation of all things are contained within them... Humph, I should have thought of that earlier. I didn't expect you to understand."

Seeing that Kiana looked confused about his explanation, Fu You gave up the idea of ​​making Kiana understand his thoughts.

"The Eight Trigrams are generally used for sealing. Could something be sealed deep within this cave?" Fu You offered his hypothesis in the projection. Seeing Ji Zi lost in thought, Fu You's lips curled up slightly. The clues were so obvious, the traps so clear that only a maze remained. Now, they should finally know the exact location of the Xuanyuan Sword, right? "Could it be that the legendary Chi You is sealed here?" Kiana's eyes gleamed, and she was eager to try.

"...Kiana, you don't have to speak."

Looking at Kiana helplessly, Fu You was speechless.

"Stupid Kiana, Chiyou died a long time ago. Didn't you pay any attention to history lessons?" Bronya also lectured Kiana. Although what she said was all recorded in history, Fuyou felt something was wrong. Should I avoid mentioning it... Fuyou thought. Never mind, Chiyou was a name given to a Honkai beast by someone else, and he didn't acknowledge it. What does Chiyou's death have to do with me? "Waaaa! Mei, Fuyou and Bronya are bullying me!" Kiana yelled, moving closer to Raiden Mei.

P.S.: I will update one chapter first, and the next one will be posted in the evening. A laptop was found in the manager's office of Puba, a gold bar was found when the wall was broken, and a purple card and a Rolex were found when I was leaving the visitor center. I feel lucky, so I will go to attack Puba first.

Chapter 130 Ji Xuanyuan (I)

After a brief commotion, the group refocused their attention on the current situation.

"You've said so much, so how are we supposed to leave this formation?" After listening to Fu You's analysis of the reasons, Kiana discovered a blind spot - the other party did not say a specific solution to the current problem.

"Qian represents the sky, Dui represents the marsh, the flow of metal energy nourishes all things and creates water, Kan water nourishes Zhen wood..." Imitating the appearance of those fortune-telling scammers who roamed the world in his memory, Fu You pretended to be serious, swayed his body, counted with his fingers, and suddenly pointed at the stone wall next to Kiana.

"If I'm not mistaken, the real path is hidden within the stone wall beside you!" "Although I don't understand what you're saying, I shouldn't go wrong if I do as you say."

Kiana, her brain overloaded, scratched her head and carelessly smashed towards the stone wall.

"Boom--" The stone wall exploded under Kiana's brute force. Everyone gathered around and saw a dark cave entrance.

"You're amazing! Fuyou, I didn't expect you could actually calculate!" Just as Fuyou was still feeling distressed about Kiana's house-destroying behavior, Kiana spoke in surprise. Nearby, Himeko was slightly surprised, Raiden Mei and Asakura Miyuki were filled with admiration, while Bronya remained expressionless.

"...Ahem, there's no time to lose. Go investigate immediately."

Fu You sighed, wanting to say something but stopping himself. After all, things had come to this point, so he didn't care about even a single brick and tile... "Huh? People from Cocolia?" Fu You, who was on the shore and about to leave, suddenly sensed a group of anti-entropy people, and the leader was a little kid with pink hair.

"Forget about Kiana and the others...you guys also want to enter Jiuyou?" With a gloomy expression and as if he had noticed something, Fu You suddenly looked up at the sky.

"Someone from the Destiny Headquarters? The one holding the sickle, is that the Rita Theresa mentioned?" The sudden situations on both sides made Fu You a little unhappy. He didn't like those uninvited guests.

"... Group after group, do they really think this place is a gold mine?!" At the same time, the seabed was no longer as peaceful as before. Countless collapse beasts emerged from the deep sea and gathered towards Jiuyou.

"Without interfering with the trial, I can only do so much. For thousands of years, there hasn't been a qualified guy. Haha, I hope they can succeed..." After sensing through the formation that Ji Zi and Kiana had successfully left the maze at the door, and sent out a rioting tide of Honkai beasts to hinder the actions of the Destiny Headquarters and Anti-Entropy, Fu You muttered to himself, a glimmer of light flashing in his deep eyes.

Thousands of years ago, Shenzhou was in its infancy, a period of rapid growth and prosperity. However, due to the impulsive pursuit of the Spark Project, a massive Honkai event erupted across Shenzhou. Countless people were torn apart by the rampage of Honkai beasts, left homeless, and tragically lost loved ones. The humans who survived the Honkai disaster held an irreconcilable hatred for Honkai and its minions, vowing to annihilate them. Throughout Shenzhou, only the area surrounding Taixu Mountain offered a moment of peace, and this was achieved despite the near-daily efforts of the Red Kite Immortal and Fu You. One day, near the ruins of a tribe, the Red Kite Immortal and Fu You slew the remaining Honkai beasts and rescued a few remaining humans.

"Day by day... the Honkai beast waves are becoming more frequent and their numbers are increasing."

Looking at the devastation and the numbness of the people before him, Fu You sighed softly as he shattered the Knight-level Honkai Beast nearby. He had seen this situation many times, especially during this period, when the power of Honkai had grown even stronger. The rampaging Honkai Beasts were even more brutal than before. However, the Red Kite Immortal didn't show much concern for the tragic scene before him, as if he had become accustomed to it.

“…Original stigmata.”

Looking at a black-haired girl in the center of the crowd, the Red Kite Immortal's attention was drawn away.

"Are you the leader of this tribe?" Chi Yuan approached the black-haired girl and spoke slowly.

"Immortal... My name is Ji Lin, and I am the protector of our tribe. Our tribe could have resisted a normal-sized Honkai beast, but this time, its attack was too ferocious, making it difficult to withstand."

Seeing the legendary Red Kite Immortal, Ji Lin lowered his head in fear and trepidation.

"Don't panic, they have all been wiped out."

He didn't realize that the other party's fear was caused by his own pressure. The Red Kite Immortal thought that Ji Lin still had a shadow in his heart, so he spoke to comfort him.

"Fu You, take them back to Taixu Mountain."

The Red Kite Immortal glanced at Ji Lin, then slowly turned around and gave instructions to Fu You behind him.

"I know... You really know how to order people around."

After a reply, Fu You muttered softly, planning to go find Fu Xi and give him a lecture. "Fu You, she's a promising young talent. If she's nurtured, she'll soon become a new force in the fight against Honkai."

At the foot of Taixu Mountain, the Red Kite Immortal looked at the crowd gathered there and spoke seriously to Fu You.

"Well, what next?" Fu You, who was in a depressed mood, was still thinking about whether he could have dinner tonight. Listening to the words of the Chiyuan Immortal, he responded absent-mindedly.

"I don't think I can integrate well with them. In other words, I hope you can take over the task of teaching Ji Lin on my behalf."

"Oh...huh?!" Just as he was about to agree, Fu You's mentality exploded when he heard what the Red Kite Immortal had arranged for him.

"Then let me ask you, how much time does it take me every day to eliminate the Honkai beasts and save humanity?" Fu You said madly, glaring at the Red Kite Immortal with gritted teeth.

"About... eight or nine hours?" After thinking for a while, the Red Kite Immortal replied, but he still didn't know what the other party wanted to express.

"Then let me ask you again, have I been so busy these days that I haven't even had a meal?!" The resentment in his heart burst out, and Fu You glared at the Chiyuan Immortal with resentment.