Collapse, survive

She cried like Tingyun, looking extremely aggrieved.

Fang Jie admired Xing's natural beauty. He hadn't even taken the opportunity to pluck her fur when he touched her tail before, as that would have been too conspicuous. But what about later?

"Thanks, I'll go back and make pens."

He picked up some, though they probably wouldn't be of much use.

Huanlong's essence is Suiyang, and this body is nothing more than a product of transformation and shaping. Its gene expression is no different from that of a fox-person.

Consider it an extra bonus.

By combining [truth] with [fate], on the path of [abundance], Fang Jie can also attempt to refine the body to its ultimate potential and grasp the laws of life.

To use an analogy, it's like a dream.

Mew possesses the genes of all Pokémon and can transform into any Pokémon, including legendary Pokémon—of course, this requires consuming the corresponding energy, or conversely, creating unique energy.

Therefore, one should try all kinds of genetically modified seeds.

In the disintegrating solar system, it was known as the 'Chimera Project'.

At this moment, Xingyue, unable to strike the hammer, silently picked up the fox tail fur and put it into her 'backpack', then got up to comfort Tingyun.

"Are you alright, Tingyun! It's all Fang Jie's fault, that guy is awful, but you were too, why didn't you dodge?"

"..."

Fang Jie didn't suppress his laughter, after all, Xing was taking the opportunity to step on his foot.

Tingyun didn't laugh either; her face was blank, and she looked like she was about to cry. How pitiful!

However, Xing had just met her mother and was then deceived by a mature older sister. While feeling lost, she also felt a warmth in her heart—her will was as hard as iron.

You agree, Fang Jie. The last person you targeted like this was Ling.

And the bell...

Although Xing and March 7th didn't care and secretly went to play with her on the train, avoiding Fang Jie, Uncle Yang also said that they should be careful with Ling.

Heralds are dangerous!

Why would such a beautiful Miss Tingyun, a fox-person ferryman who is powerless, be in such danger?

Xing found it strange.

And the principle of consistency among train crews.

'Tingyun' sighed silently, then suddenly smiled, her smile carrying an indescribable fox-like charm as she approached the pure and innocent Star Core Essence: "My benefactor, the flesh and blood body is so fragile, how could a little woman avoid it? My tail, my tail."

"oh oh."

Xing nodded in agreement, saying that since her smile was so beautiful, nothing was wrong.

Tingyun was not surprised at all, and changed the subject: "Speaking of which, when that black deer stomped its feet on the ground, vines grew out of thin air from the ground. Did you all see that?"

Xing nodded, turned to look at the bountiful black deer, and spun around on her feet: "I see it."

It was more than just vines growing; those dragons, snakes, and pythons that whipped her around like a ball, along with the roots of the Jianmu tree, were a cosmic catastrophe. Even the Immortal Boat Grotto-heaven couldn't withstand it. If it were an ordinary civilization, they would probably all be hanging from the tree.

And then there's the pollen...

If it weren't for Fang Jie's cleverness in mixing in the 'medicine,' even the power of expansion wouldn't have been able to completely resist the temptation, causing the new train crew members to become like they'd eaten a mushroom.

March 7th was irresistible; she was still counting on taking a bite of that peach-like fruit.

"That is the wonder of the [Abundance] celestial realm, truly extraordinary. This is the first time I, a young woman, have witnessed something so miraculous while traveling through the starry sea."

Tingyun also looked in that direction. The branches beside the black deer were laden with golden fruit, just like those mentioned in the myths of the Immortal Ship. She licked her lips, appearing even more alluring.

"Don't you benefactors want to try it? The Immortal Fruit. If I were to eat this fruit, I wonder if I could gain infinite life like the people of the Immortal Ship..."

"This violates the Immortal Ship's prohibitions, doesn't it?"

Xing scratched his head, looking at Tingyun's audacity... "Did you eat too much pollen? Or did the Medicine King secretly use some kind of drug?"

"I've tried it, it's just so-so."

Fang Jie spoke in a low voice, reached out and grabbed Xing's ankle, pulled her away, stood up, and was dressed in new clothes again.

That was a new garment forged by flames, a fire hotter than the stars. It was not born to preserve anything, but to destroy something.

Everything has been burned, and I myself will be destroyed and gone, but what is broken will also be rebuilt and given new life.

The new clothes, forged by flames, were not as luxurious and composed as before, but rather concealed a sharp edge and exuded a high-end and sophisticated air. They were as simple and unadorned as a male outfit worn by a Star Core Spirit, both modern and ancient in the context of the Honkai Solar System. The black and white coat, with an orange-gold train ticket glittering on the chest, was a long black coat, and the inner garment was still a tight-fitting bodysuit with a high collar.

He wasn't gray-haired either; he just stood there beside Xing.

"A sword becomes my weapon because I can break it with my own hands. Uncontrollable power does not equate to strength; on the contrary, it only harms oneself and others, making one weaker. That's all I have to say about power."

"Oh."

Tingyun narrowed his eyes slightly, just like Jingyuan, whom he had met before.

People who overthink probably have similar expressions.

Fang Jie faced her indifferently. Uncle Yang had already taken away the innocent and kind-hearted Xiao Sanyue, who might have become a hostage, as well as Lao Deng Gongshu, who was from a decent family.

Ignore Xing He Jing. With Fang Jie and her team standing in front of Huan Long, would she dare to make a move before achieving her goal?

Even the Star Core Hunter could tell she was afraid.

"oops."

The fox, seemingly annoyed, looked at Xing and said, "Please forgive Tingyun for her rudeness just now. I was just testing you a little."

She also looked at Fang Jie: "Just as Tingyun thought, my benefactor is truly a sincere and righteous child. I understand the intentions of my benefactors. It seems that this black deer is destined to turn to ashes, and the fruit of the Jianmu tree cannot be left behind. Just like life itself, it is a rare opportunity that is fleeting."

The tone was one of genuine pity.

Xing blinked.

What's going on? This feeling that only I don't understand—are we talking about something terrible?

It's no big deal; Fang Jie doesn't crave that fruit.

What he looks forward to more is 'growth', from the germination of the seed, to the sprouting of branches, to the flowering and fruiting... The process of life is contained in the seed in the pod from the very beginning, but to eventually reach the sky, one still needs to grow.

He said no more. While Huanlong was monitoring the Starry Sky Train, he was probably also prepared to be betrayed and spied on.

At least for Fang Jie, this incarnation of hers holds no secrets, as it contains exceptionally outstanding fox-human genes.

Recording, forging, and refining are all part of the process of transforming one's own body.

The Destiny Star, born from the Destiny Space, is the embodiment of abundance. The 'Companion Honkai Beast,' a planet-level entity, serves this purpose; it is the beast that manifests this form. Compared to the innate genetically edited Stigmata, it is an acquired project that modifies life, aiming to confront the 'Void' sun and adapting to its internal Destiny environment for growth.

In other words, by equally distributing all destinies within the concept of the 'Solution' life law, and by investing materials to refine the physical body through the cycle of birth and death, one can thus combat the [Void].

This is the instinct for the continuation of genes, the ultimate desire of life to live, and also what the illusory seeks.

Like those who seek elixirs of immortality, it yearns for an eternal body, free from the fear of destruction.

Even though it knows it's an unattainable dream.

Fang Jie also had a similar desire, but he wasn't obsessed with obtaining the Jianmu fruit. After all, it was useful but not that useful, and he didn't seek immortality, as the immortality on the Immortal Ship was too limiting.

The place he's going to is on a higher and farther scale, where he needs to grow and absorb all kinds of nourishment.

There isn't enough Jianmu wood, not enough at all.

……

……

At the same time, on the other side.

"Ouch, my back."

The spirited old man strained his back while carrying things halfway through. Anyway, since he was a fellow traveler from Xianzhou, he believed it on March 7th.

She strained with all her might, huffing and puffing: "Done, launch!"

boom!

With a flash of light, the mysterious roots of the Jianmu tree were extinguished, and the value of the master craftsmen of the Immortal Ship Construction Department continued to rise.

Walter didn't say anything more about it.

"Hehe, you two have worked hard and received many favors along the way. That's good. As for the rest of the troubles, I and my incompetent disciples will deal with them slowly... If all else fails, there's always the Cloud Cavalry."

"Heh heh heh, now only that deer is left!"

The great victory on March 7th was very fulfilling.

Gongshu Liang nodded: "Yes, the Creation Furnace cannot afford to fail."

Why are you so concerned about the oven?

Walter still asked.

Gongshu Liang was not surprised. After all, although he did not know why the general had arranged such a surprise attack, Walter's attitude was friendly—what is the most important thing in making friends?

"Those are all legends. But now that the Jianmu tree has come back to life, the legends don't seem so absurd anymore. Just take it as a joke."

Gongshu Liang did not hide anything.

Old people like him always remember things that young people can't, which might be what General Jingyuan wanted him to relay.

"Long ago, when the Immortal Ship Alliance was venturing into outer space, they encountered many unimaginable life forms. Among them was a monstrous creature called [Suiyang], which existed in the form of pure energy and was extremely eager to experience the seven emotions and six desires of mortal flesh and blood. Therefore, it would often pass through the cave ceiling of the Immortal Ship, bewitch humans, and parasitize their bodies."

"That fire calamity, the Immortal Ship people and Suiyang went through a great struggle, and finally trapped them, sealing them in a container, which is this Creation Furnace. The ancients hoped to ignite the furnace, to wear down the energy of Suiyang day by day, and turn them into nothingness."

"I don't know if there are still any demons in this furnace now. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. But ever since I started learning from my master, I've come here every day to take care of the furnace. The fire inside has never gone out."

March 7th loves listening to stories, but this kind... she scratched her head.

"In any case, we have already uprooted the Jianmu tree, and we are only one step away from heading to the Dan Ding Si."

She stood with her hands on her hips, exuding confidence.

"Damn it, this time nobody's getting away with slacking off!"

Walter adjusted his glasses, though he knew that Little March was targeting Xing and Fang Jie.

When they returned to the Creation Furnace, the trio responsible for keeping watch over the Abundant Black Deer—Walter—felt a tremor in his glasses and his pupils contracted.

After a while, he came to his senses, looked at Fang Jie, and then at Xing.

"Don't wear clothes like this unless you have to."

Scary.

He thought his previous outfit looked fine, but this one...

You don't have to be so petty; Kevin just hasn't shown up to see you yet.

"Uncle Yang, there's something even scarier."

Fang Jie rolled his eyes at Old Yang, who was so obsessed with slacking off, and instead of lightning flashing, flames ignited in his palm, transforming into the shape of a greatsword.

It wasn't fire from the sky!

But Walter couldn't hold back.

"This kind of weapon is rarely used..."

"I'm starting the Chimera Project."

"..."

Now not only were his eyes trembling, but his cane was also shaking; Walter was quite shaken.

Is the future so bleak? It led you to choose this path!

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Chapter 101 I'm waiting for my teammates, what are you waiting for?

The abundant black deer has fallen.

Dan Shu doesn't care whether it collapses or not!

Now she was no longer crippled, but had transformed into the Heavenly Cultivator. As the leader of the Medicine King, she launched the Dan Ding Division Incident, which has disrupted the Immortal Ship ever since. The feeling of avenging her great grudge filled her with ecstatic joy.

Indeed, no one would have imagined that a blind and one-armed herbalist would be the leader of the Medicine King's secret teachings.

Previously, the sudden arrival of Youyun Tianjun's direct subordinates, the unexpected turn of events with the Starry Sky Train forced her to launch it ahead of schedule. It was inexplicable that they would come to join the fun at such a time, disregarding the general's orders, and taking time out of their busy schedules to come to the Earth Balance Office to accept the commission to investigate the secrets of the Medicine King...