Collapse Iron Live Broadcast Connects All Worlds, Scares Away Wuzhan at the Beginning

"Cai Yi...Hold on, Cai Yi! Open your eyes, Cai Yi..."

"Ahem..." Cai Yi's breath was weak, like a string about to break, ringing out the last syllable. "Thank you, Yukong... I have had a good life. But don't let Qingni follow this path, don't let her... become a battleship pilot..."

"That's your daughter! Go and talk to her if you have anything to say! Help is coming soon, just hold on a little longer, Qingni is waiting for you!"

Yukong felt his blood run cold, his teeth chattering fiercely: "Guangyuan is dead... Qingni can't lose you again, wake up! Caiyi! Caiyi! Caiyi..."

"Perhaps this is just a few small details in the long history of the Immortal Boat, but for ordinary people in the Immortal Boat... Sigh."

In a cafe outside the Xumi Church, Tinari looked at the roaring flames of war, the corpses scattered on the ground, and... Yukong's painful cries. The wars that only existed in books seemed to come alive in an instant.

Even through the distant light curtain, they could almost smell the sweet and fishy smell floating in the air, like rotten fruit soaked in rust, which made people feel nauseous.

"I'm afraid the war between demons and gods a thousand years ago was like this?" Kavi said with lingering fear.

"No, I'm afraid it's far less brutal than the war that Yukong and the others experienced. Although the Demon War in the past also implicated innocent people, it was ultimately a battle between demons... There was no room for humans to intervene." Elhaisen said.

"And the battles on the Immortal Boat are mainly fought by people like Yukong. The casualties in such situations..." Elhaisen thought of what Jing Yuan said, "only one in ten will survive," and sighed solemnly.

When war lifts the veil and reveals the truth to mortals, even the most common scenes... are difficult for those who have lived in peace for a long time to bear and imagine.

"That day, when I climbed out of the blazing wreckage of the Starship, I saw the untouched sky of a planet without blood or tears, unadorned by its atmosphere."

“It was the most beautiful sky I had ever seen, but I felt nothing but unbearable sadness. I could only crawl on the ground like a damned ant, staring at it.”

“In my dream, I died on that day.”

Yukong raised her head, as if the ashes settled in her irises had suddenly rekindled, threatening to burn a hole through the azure dome of the immortal ship. Countless wails and cries echoed in her ears, desperately trying to pull her back to the smoke of war that filled the sky thirty years ago.

“This is the first time I’ve heard you talk about this… But, Mom, I’m no longer a naive child. Becoming a battleship pilot is a brutal journey, and I’ve been prepared for it…”

"But I won't back down. I'm not afraid of following the same path as her... If sacrifice can bring happiness to the people of Xianzhou, then I'm willing to die!"

"Qingni suddenly raised her face, the resolute look on her face like a spark that refused to go out."

"But Yukong didn't look very pleased."

"You really are like Cai Yi. So, over the years, the better you've become, the more afraid I've become. I know you've been ready for this for a long time... but I've never been ready..."

"But do you know how we ultimately achieved victory in that battle that took away Cai Yi... and hundreds of thousands of our comrades?"

"Qingni is no stranger to the war between the people of abundance. When Yukong asked, she immediately replied, 'It's... the divine arrow of the Empire Siming...'"

"Yes." Yukong's eyes were filled with indescribable desolation. "The Emperor Bow Siming's immense grace annihilated those evil creatures with a single strike! But just to stop them, we paid the price of hundreds of thousands of lives!"

Yukong turned around and looked at Qingni solemnly: "If crushing those enemies is as easy as breathing for Emperor Gong Siming... then what does our sacrifice mean?"

“Under the might of the Star God, the sacrifices of mortals are like a joke… It’s nothing… It’s nothing…”

The buried Fulilian——

"Oh? Is this what Yukong thinks now?"

Celie sighed softly, "It seems that she can't repair this scar. Never mind... It's not surprising that she has such thoughts."

Jian Ze looked up at Celiai with a puzzled expression: "Lady Celiai, don't you agree with Ms. Yukong's opinion?"

"Haha, of course I disagree. But before I answer your question, I have to ask you, Jian Ze..." A smile appeared on Celie's lips, "In front of me who can easily wipe out the demons... do you think your existence is valuable?"

"Of course," Jian Ze said without hesitation. "Although Lady Celia is very powerful, it's impossible for her to disperse to every corner of the continent to eliminate the demons. It's better for us to take on the task of eliminating those ordinary demons."

"That's right. If you compare me to a Star God, we have one thing in common... We're both suited to being ultimate weapons, deployed only when humanity faces an enemy too powerful to handle. However, maintaining peace on a daily basis still relies on the defenses forged by ordinary people."

"So, Yukong and the others' sacrifice was not in vain, but rather created a buffer for the Star God's power."

Celie slowly shook her head and said, "No human sacrifice is worthless. If it weren't for the hundreds of thousands of pilots on the Immortal Ship delaying the ship... I'm afraid that before the patrolling light arrows arrived, the Immortal Ship would have already been devastated, right?"

Chapter 180 The Dragon Returns to His Hometown

Dragon Clan——

"Honestly, I also think Yukong and the others' sacrifice is meaningless."

Caesar gently swirled the champagne in his hand. "The power of a Star God is similar to a nuclear bomb, extremely efficient in killing. Wouldn't it be better to rely on this power and wait for danger to arrive, let the patrolling Star God strike first, and then reap the battlefield?"

"Not good." Chu Zihang shook his head slowly. "...It seems to be a highly efficient reliance on the gods, but in fact it is the chronic suicide of the immune system of the Xianzhou civilization."

"Could you use less academic vocabulary?"

"Okay." Chu Zihang said calmly, "Simply put, if the Xianzhou people rely too much on the manifestations of the Patrolling Star God, then destruction will be inevitable sooner or later. This kind of civilization that relies too much on the gods will become extinct the first time it loses their protection."

"Before the Cangcheng Immortal Boat was devoured by the activated planet, I doubt there were any believers who prayed to the Star God [Lan] for help. But judging by the destruction of Cangcheng... it's clear that the Star God doesn't always respond to the believers' calls."

"Your remarks remind me of the principal's words—" Caesar suddenly adopted the principal's distinctive British accent, "'Why would half-bloods slay dragons? Because even gods take naps.' So, do you think Yukong and the others' sacrifice was meaningful?"

"Well, only through struggle and sacrifice passed down from generation to generation can stress-resistant genes be cultivated...that is the true immune system of a civilization."

Chu Zihang said calmly, "The stories of those mortals who died in battle before the arrival of the Star Gods are more enduring than divine power—because what future generations need to remember is not 'we were saved by the Star Gods', but 'we deserve to be saved by the Star Gods'."

-

"But..." Yukong changed the subject, "I shouldn't make decisions for others just because of my own fear...even if that person is my daughter. I rudely interfered with your life choices. I'm sorry. This is my dereliction of duty as a mother."

"Qingni burst into tears. She realized that Yukong had finally come to his senses and was willing to let her become a battleship pilot."

"Mom...you don't have to apologize, really..."

"Yukong looked at her tenderly. After figuring everything out, she finally made up her mind to support Qingni's dream."

"I'm worried about you following my path, and even more worried about you following Cai Yi's path. But since this is your choice... I'm willing to support you with all my strength until you regret it."

Qingni wiped away her tears of excitement and said, "Mom... I have one last small request..."

"Yukong: "Tell me about it?"

"I want to fly with you once." Qing Ni looked at her expectantly.

"Hmm..." Yukong slowly turned his head: "That's it. I won't fly again."

“Why…?”

"Looking at the star rafts speeding back and forth outside the Jade Realm Gate in the distance, those streaks of light vanished in the blink of an eye... Yukong calmly shook his head."

"Because I have touched the sky."

What's wrong with looking for a date in a dungeon?

at night.

Hestia, who had just watched the mother and daughter reconcile, was lying on the bed, kicking the back of the sofa with her feet, and the depressed sound echoed in the narrow basement.

“Ahhh Bell-kun—! I can’t sleep! As soon as I close my eyes, my mind is filled with Yukong, ahhh…”

Bell skillfully covered the kicked-off blanket over the girl's legs and said with a faint smile, "Lord God, please have a good rest. We can talk about the story of flying tomorrow."

"Well...but..." Hestia turned sideways and looked at Bell sleeping on the sofa. "Hey, Bell-kun, if I locked you up at home like Yukong did and didn't allow you to go on any adventures, what would you do?"

"Uh...this question..." Bell scratched his head. "I would probably do something like Qingni, right? Like sneaking out or something...but would the Lord God really do that?"

"It's just a hypothesis! It's just a hypothesis!"

Hestia's fingers unconsciously twirled the ends of her hair. "I wouldn't trap someone important in a cage. Even if I'm against Bell-kun..."

The perfect pause made the tips of the boy's ears turn red. Bell lowered his head a little embarrassedly: "S-Sama God..."

Silence suddenly spread in the basement until the sound of the clock tower outside the door came.

Bell stood up suddenly: "I, I'll go make a new pot of black tea! Add double the sugar!"

Hestia burst out laughing. "Stupid Bell-kun, you're obviously changing the subject! But I want triple the sugar cubes, and then you can watch the sky curtain with me until dawn!"

-

"Seeing Yukong and Qingni reconcile, Xing finally felt relieved."

“Just as she was about to go back to the hotel with Mr. Walter, her phone vibrated again and someone sent her another message.”

"Dan Heng, who has been recuperating since the war, has recovered well. He wants to meet the current Vajra Dragon Lord while he's still on the Immortal Boat. He wants to invite Xing to join him on this trip."

"Arriving at the Ruomu Pavilion agreed upon in the text message, Xing discovered from afar that Danheng was chatting with a woman from the Chiming tribe."

"The woman's name is Huanxi, and she is a maidservant beside the current Vajra Dragon Lord Bailu. After explaining the details of the audience, she had an unwelcome request for Danheng.

"But, before I explain..."

Huanxi glanced at Xing, who was slowly walking towards Danheng. "Excuse me, who is this?"

"Just treat me like a streetlight!" Xing said seriously.

"I'm sorry, there are no street lights on the Immortal Ship that can eavesdrop on secrets. I'm currently conversing with Lord Dan Heng. Unrelated personnel, please step aside."

"Fortunately, Dan Heng promptly explained Xing's identity. After allaying Huanxi's concerns, she frankly stated her request: 'Then, I hope you won't meet Miss Bailu.'"

"Dragon Lord's maid took the initiative to help her master keep away guests?" Xing frowned, feeling that the matter was not simple.

Huanxi sighed and slowly explained, "Perhaps you should know. Miss Bailu's ascension to Dragon Lord was neither in accordance with the rules nor her own will. It was the result of the previous Dragon Lord, Danfeng's willful behavior. His arrogance and arbitrariness caused the extinction of Luofu's Dragon Lord Legacy."

"When the Dragon Masters heard the news of Lord Dan Heng's return, they were unsure whether it would be good or bad. But everyone speculated that the Luofu Dragon Lord's legacy might be recovered, and the country would be reunited. This was cause for celebration."

"Whether it's selecting a more capable person according to clan rules, or... or having you take over the position again, there's always room for maneuver."

"However, if Lord Dan Heng were to leave everything to Miss Bai Lu, it would likely cause a huge uproar and would be of no benefit to her."

Chapter 181 Paimeng: I’m so angry! I really want to see Dan Heng beat up the dragon masters!

Rune Continent——

Zaun.

"Don't you even ask Bai Lu's opinion on this kind of thing?" Jinx sneered. "This Dragon Lord... is really a joke."

Hilco gently shook the amber liquor in his hand. The mechanical prosthetic eye was looking through the ice in the glass and the misty "sky" of Zaun.

"Power is like this glass of wine. The empty title of Dragon Lord is just the ice. It only looks pretty..." Hilco raised the glass and took a sip, muttering as if savoring the taste, "...it's the contents that truly intoxicate people."

"Without power, she's nothing more than a puppet to be manipulated at will. Those who bow to her aren't respecting her, but the words 'Dragon Lord'."

Jinx tilted her head, idly tossing her full-length braid. "But I guess those dragon masters really don't want to see Dan Heng right now. Now Dan Heng only needs to move his fingers—"

Halfway through her words, her purple eyes suddenly lit up, and she raised her hands upwards, "—and blast all the seawater in the Scaled Abyss Realm into the sky! Hahaha! Dan Heng can give those dragon masters a 'surprise' anytime, anywhere!"

"Yes, when the empty title of Dragon Lord becomes real power, it is not a good result for those power-hungry Dragon Masters."

-

"Speaking of Bai Lu, Huan Xi's eyes also revealed a hint of sadness. Since she was chosen as a maid twelve years ago, she has witnessed Bai Lu's escape countless times, and countless times she was unwillingly captured."

"In her eyes, although Bai Lu is a Dragon Lord, he is burdened by this empty title and is subject to strict control. He is far less happy than an ordinary child on the Immortal Boat."

"So, she dared to hope that Dan Heng would consider Bai Lu."

"After saying this, Huanxi took her leave, leaving Danheng and Xing staring at each other in bewilderment."

"Dan Heng claims his current power comes from Dan Feng, the culprit who tampered with the Dragon Lord's legacy. According to the physiology of reincarnation, Dan Heng's past sins should have been wiped clean. However, the reality is that he has been imprisoned in the Prison since birth. Even after being released, the blade still follows him like a spoon killer."

"So, he planned to repair the Jianmu seal in exchange for meeting with Dragon Lord and see what he could do."

"But unexpectedly, just as they were about to board the Star Raft, they were stopped by a Vajra Clan alchemist."

"The alchemist was furious, offering what he called 'advice,' but his tone wasn't particularly kind. 'I advise you to leave this troubled place immediately. Become your humble guest again, and stop stirring up the murky waters of the Dragon Lord's inheritance.'"

"Luofu Chiming finally recovered from Danfeng's sins and now has a kind and compassionate Dragon Master like Bailu. Now that you've returned, not only will it not help, but it will also arouse the Dragon Masters' ambitions for power."

"I have no intention of shaking Bai Lu's position," Dan Heng said coldly.

"Even if you have a clear conscience, as long as you remain in Luofu, you will be swayed by various invisible forces. Leaving is the best choice for everyone."

-

Teyvat.

"Wow, this guy's words are so infuriating!"

Paimeng put his hands on his hips, his face puffed with anger. "Why is he blaming and warning Dan Heng? And he even said... it's useless? If Dan Heng hadn't been on the immortal boat, I'm afraid the entire Luofu would have been in Huanlong's hands, right?"

"As a Danshi from the Danding Division, he was able to survive this crisis. He should be the one who is grateful to Dan Heng, right?!"

"Alright, Paimon, calm down." Ying smiled slightly. "Dan Heng won't be easily persuaded away. Besides, although his words may be unpleasant to the ear, at least he doesn't mean any harm."

"Okay, I was impulsive just now... I lumped him in with those dragon masters of the Chiming Clan."

Paimon scratched his head sheepishly. "But then again, aren't the dragon masters of the Chiming Clan a bit too mean? They don't give Bai Lu freedom, they manipulate and use her. They're just like... well... those selfish old men in the clans in light novels! Yes! Exactly like that image!"

"I really want to see Dan Heng beat them all up! Even though it's unlikely... I still want to see it!"