Why are all the people in my chat group rumored to be from the outside world?

"It's so quiet... Has it already started?" Xing's brows furrowed tightly.

She looked towards the end of her line of sight—the Jianmu tree that was blooming strangely amidst the energy storm.

The scene instantly overlapped with Ember's words in her memory, making her realize it clearly.

The story has progressed to its final chapter.

She also remembered Yu Jin's advice: if the story progressed to this point, she could consider stopping and waiting for the dust to settle before getting back on the train.

why?

The answer is: self-evident.

Yes, to prove one's innocence.

If she wants to break into that final battlefield, she must prove herself harmless and trustworthy.

However, even so, the possibility of her being allowed to enter that forbidden area is still zero.

Why? The answer is actually quite simple—who are you?

In this vast and boundless universe, are you that renowned and universally acclaimed embodiment of justice?

If you are one of them, they will even invite you to enter with the highest honors to lend a helping hand to their general.

But if not... what's the point of you going? What can you do?

An unknown person.

At this moment, Xing is merely an unknown figure.

She had neither a distinguished family background nor a formidable reputation.

In this vast sea of ​​stars, she is as insignificant as a speck of dust. Perhaps her only notable identity is that of a former researcher on the Black Tower space station.

But this identity carries no weight in Luofu at this moment, on this final battlefield!

Furthermore, if she were to storm the battlefield seeking to prove herself, regardless of whether the war was won or lost, she would inevitably face severe interrogation: for example... how did you break through the immortal ship's blockade?

Could she possibly answer, "I opened it"?

So...should we stop?

Here, I'll be a bystander, waiting for the final bell to ring.

What a joke!

She crossed the Milky Way to come here, not to be a docile spectator!

Should we shrink back just because the road ahead is full of thorns?

no way!

Even if there's a towering wall in front of her, she'll smash it through with her baseball bat! She'll forge her own path!

As if responding to the surging determination in her heart, a surge of power instantly flowed through her limbs and bones!

Her running speed, which she was running at full speed, unexpectedly increased again!

Ahead, the streets were no longer desolate.

A group of people gathered in an open space, hands clasped together, facing the direction of the Jianmu tree with devotion, and prayed softly. Their faces were filled with worry, silently praying that Luofu could, as it had for thousands of years, safely weather this calamity.

A little girl, who had just finished praying and opened her eyes, happened to look up. The next second, she gasped in surprise—in her field of vision, a blurry gray figure was stepping on an iron weapon, like a shooting star against the current, cutting through the stagnant air at an astonishing speed, rushing headlong towards the strangely blooming Jianmu tree!

The earth trembled violently! The seawater, parted by divine power, churned wildly, surging with towering, turbid waves!

The moment Xing crossed that waterway and entered the outer perimeter of Lin Yuan Realm, she decisively abandoned her sword-flying technique—the speed of that flying sword was not as fast as her full-speed running on foot! She had no time to pay attention to anything that passed by along the way!

The energy storm ahead roared like an enraged beast—the battle had begun! She had to rush into the core battlefield as fast as she could!

"Who goes there? Halt immediately! This is a restricted area ahead, do not approach!" The Cloud Cavalry, arrayed in front, had clearly spotted the uninvited guest charging at high speed. Alert shouts rang out immediately, and the soldiers gripped their weapons tightly, their formation instantly tightening!

The star's speed did not decrease at all; on the contrary, it increased even more!

"Final warning! If you do not stop, the attack will begin immediately!" The stern shout carried an undeniable resolve.

In response, Xing pulled a card from her pocket! She had neither the time nor the inclination to prove her innocence to these dutiful soldiers!

It would be incredibly difficult for her to forcefully break through this tight defense line in a short period of time on her own!

So—to hell with "try not to use it"!

"Dealing with you won't take a minute! Clear the way for me..."

Just as Xing was about to activate the card's effect and the opposing Cloud Cavalry was about to attack.

Two figures suddenly rushed out from Xing's side and rear, precisely cutting into the front line of the impending conflict between her and the Cloud Cavalry!

This sudden change caused a delay in the activation of the Star Card.

But the Cloud Cavalry's attack from the front was already pouring down like a torrential downpour! Dense energy beams and long-range firepower instantly covered the area where the three of them were!

"Hmph!" Ren let out a low, disdainful snort, his figure as solid as a rock as he took a step forward! Facing the overwhelming torrent of attacks, he grinned with an almost maniacal smile, and the broken sword in his hand, wrapped in an intense, irresistible blood-red aura, was fiercely swung upwards!

The sword light, like a blood-red spider lily blooming tragically in the void, actually intercepted the overwhelming onslaught, sending violent energy fragments flying everywhere!

"Damn it! It's a Star Core Hunter! All on high alert..." A sharp-eyed Cloud Knight soldier instantly recognized the newcomers and immediately tried to raise the alarm!

However, before he could utter the last word, his pupils suddenly lost focus, becoming empty and blank!

Under the astonished gazes of his comrades, the soldier, like a puppet controlled by invisible threads, suddenly lunged at his comrade without warning!

"Hey? Are you crazy?!"

"No—it wasn't that woman! It was Kaffa who did it!"

Chaos, anger, and shouts of venting erupted instantly within the Cloud Cavalry formation!

Just as Xing was caught off guard by the rapidly changing situation—Kafka gracefully turned to the side, her gaze falling upon Xing. A gentle smile appeared on her face:

“Go ahead. All you need to do is go straight ahead and do what you’ve decided to do. The rest of the way... is up to me and Ah Ren.”

"We will pave the way for you."

Just then, an angry female voice rang out: "Star Core Hunters, what do you want to do!"

Fu Xuan appeared at the edge of the battlefield, her eyebrows furrowed and her eyes burning with icy rage!

Kafka turned gracefully, her all-controlling smile undiminished, a stark contrast to Fu Xuan's fury: "No need to be so tense, we're just..."

Before she could finish speaking, a figure brushed past her, shouting something at the same time.

"Why waste so much breath on her? Let's all attack together!"

For the first time, a genuine look of surprise appeared on Kafka's face, but this surprise quickly turned into a wider smile, as if she had seen something interesting unfolding.

With a light touch of her toes, she launched a coordinated charge towards Fu Xuan alongside Xing!

"Damn it! Do you really think I, the Grand Diviner, am made of clay?!" Fu Xuan's anger erupted completely! General Jing Yuan was facing a powerful enemy alone inside, while she was isolated outside and helpless. This anxiety had already ignited the fire in her heart.

These damned Star Core Hunters dare to take advantage of the situation and brazenly attack her defenses right in front of her—it's a blatant insult!

Fu Xuan rapidly formed hand seals, and intricate light patterns instantly spread out, indicating that he was about to unleash a powerful spell!

At this critical moment! Fu Xuan's spiritual senses suddenly issued an extremely dangerous warning!

She suddenly looked down at her feet and realized that a bomb had been launched by Kafka at some point.

The original attack method instantly turned into defense. The explosion exploded instantly, without causing any damage to Fu Xuan, but... that was enough.

Xing's figure instantly passed her and sped away into the distance.

Kafka, wielding a knife, stood between Fu Xuan and Xing.

Fu Xuan wanted to bypass Kafka and follow the figure that was about to head to the final battlefield!

But now the people blocking the road have changed!

Kafka raised her knife: "Before she reaches the final battlefield, your opponents are—the Star Core Hunters!"

"What exactly do you want to do!" Fu Xuan shouted as he launched his attack.

As Kafka parried with her sword, she whispered, "Would you believe us if we said we came to help Luofu?"

"Now that things have come to this, how can we believe anything you've done!"

"But unfortunately, this is what we have to do now..."

The battle between the two was about to break out, and without anyone stopping him, Xing's steps did not falter at all, heading directly towards the center of the battlefield.

As Xingyue got closer to the core area of ​​Jianmu, the destructive energy that pressed down like a tangible force became increasingly suffocating!

The tremors of space and the explosions of energy all indicated the inhuman intensity of the battle taking place at the battlefield!

Without the power of the Dragon Lord, ordinary people generally cannot enter the interior of the Jianmu tree, but...

Xing redeemed a 100-yuan teleportation scroll from the chat group.

They're cheaters!

Once she reached the area of ​​effect, Xing didn't hesitate and activated the item in her hand. A burst of white light erupted, instantly engulfing her figure. When the light dissipated, the spot was empty.

Inside the Jianmu tree, the battle continues!

The golden giant wielded a lightning-piercing array blade and a water-condensed dragon, simultaneously bombarding the enormous, eerie, and graceful figure!

Terrifying energy exploded on Huanlong's newly formed body!

However, the expected trauma did not occur; instead, it triggered a chilling yet delightful giggle!

"Hehehe... Ahahahaha! Do you see that? My benefactors? And you, the esteemed Hunting General?" Huanlong's voice was filled with ecstasy. She stretched out her alluring body constructed from Jianmu wood, and strange ripples appeared on the parts that withstood the attack, as if she was enjoying the nourishment of this violent power.

"This is the power bestowed by the Jianmu! This is what I have been seeking—the perfect vessel! How about it? Shouldn't you all recognize... the despairing gap between us?"

"What... what should we do, Uncle Yang?!" March 7th's face was pale, and his fingers, which were gripping the longbow, were trembling slightly. The arrowhead could hardly be aimed at that terrifying being.

"This guy took so many hits, how come he's acting like nothing happened?!"

"Don't panic, Little March!" Walter Yang shouted in a deep voice, firmly protecting March 7 behind him.

"Keep your distance and focus on providing support! Remember, your safety is the most important thing!"

Jing Yuan wiped the sweat from his forehead. His usual lazy smile had vanished, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness.

He stared intently at the seemingly endless, illusory power, his mind racing with calculations.

The miraculous power of the Abundant Tree, combined with the blessing from the God of Destruction, the Great Lord of Annihilation... this is beyond just being troublesome!

Even though Huanlong isn't known for direct combat, the sheer number of his two powers makes his opponent's strength undeniable.

"We must find a way to separate the Jianmu tree from her body, otherwise we will surely lose this battle!"

Jing Yuan had already planned that he would launch a verbal attack on the other party. Given the other party's arrogant attitude, he would definitely resort to some disgusting methods to deal with him, and that would be the decisive moment!

Just as Jing Yuan was about to speak...

A beam of light suddenly shone inside the Jianmu tree, a scene that caught everyone's attention on the battlefield!

As the light gradually faded.

A familiar figure emerged from the lingering shards of light! Gray hair fluttered in the dissipating energy.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone—especially March 7th's suddenly widened eyes—Xing raised her arm and laughed:

"Hey everyone! I... I'm not late, am I?"

March 7th looked at the girl: "Eh? Eh!"

Volume 1: Chapter 108 Star: Illusion, I'll take care of you in one minute

The people on the Starry Sky Train have known each other for a long time and have never lost contact, with March 7th being the one she chats with the most.

She would also ask Walter Yang some questions, and every time Himeko returned to the space station, she would always make a point of finding Hoshino to chat about her recent situation.

In a typical reunion, smiles and hugs are indispensable.

A small celebratory banquet, or at least a sumptuous train dinner, is the proper way to welcome someone.

But right now... this place is definitely not a good place to reminisce!

This is arguably the most dangerous battlefield!