Chapter 455: The Hope of the Entire Underworld! Luka: 'I Have to Fight a Xianzhou Local?!
The Xianzhou Luofu.
Inside a hospital ward.
Yanqing stretched his wrists and neck.
"Whew…"
"This plot was really great."
"General Feixiao defeated Hoolay within her heart, and Mr. Jiaoqiu survived in the end."
"I suppose it's the best possible ending."
Yanqing glanced at the medical records beside his bed.
"Now I just have to wait for the final comprehensive check-up report, and then I can be discharged."
"Once I'm out, I need to continue increasing my training intensity."
"Senior Jingliu can reach such a powerful level relying on her own ability without external aids…"
"I can definitely do it too!"
"When the time comes, whether facing the Stellaron Hunters or an Emanator like Acheron."
"I hope I'll be able to hold my own in a fight!"
Yanqing felt an unprecedented sense of confidence.
Of course,
The road must be walked step by step.
One cannot be hasty.
So, he took out his Jade Abacus.
He planned to play Honkai: Star Rail for a while to kill time while waiting for the check-up report.
Honkai Star Rail, launch!
He had already watched the main story through a livestream.
Therefore, Yanqing intended to do the event quests for this version.
—Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue.
Looking at the quest description.
This seemed to be an officially held ceremony.
The content would surely be hot-blooded, wholesome, and happy.
It wouldn't lack humor and memes.
This had become the signature style for every version's event.
With a relaxed mood, Yanqing began to play.
…
In the universe.
Inside a spaceship sailing slowly.
Many elites of Belobog were seated here…
Gepard and Serval, Clara and Svarog, Luka and Seele, among others.
The group paced the cabin from time to time.
Looking through the ship's windows, they gazed at the universe outside.
Exclamations of wonder were heard incessantly.
"Everyone, we are representing Belobog in a friendly exchange with the Xianzhou this time to learn from their advanced technology,"
Gepard spoke,
His voice was resonant, possessing the demeanor of a leader.
It immediately brought the amazed crowd back to their senses.
"Although our horizons have been greatly expanded through the game Honkai: Star Rail, and we have seen the vast world beyond Belobog."
"But this is our first time officially interfacing with the universe in person. Everyone, please be on high alert and prepare…"
"Alright now."
Serval patted Gepard's shoulder.
She said with a smile,
"Don't be so serious."
"We've only just departed from our planet; there's still some time before we reach the Xianzhou."
"Pre-battle mobilization is a bit too early. Why don't we just enjoy the deep space~"
"Sister…"
Gepard rubbed his forehead helplessly.
For this trip,
Serval was the representative of entertainment, culture, and fashion.
It had to be said that she was very diligent.
She had already begun to exercise her specialty in "entertainment."
Clara raised her hand and spoke: "Um… Mr. Gepard, can we watch the Star Rail livestream?"
"Svarog just observed on the online forums that the new event has a deep connection with our Belobog…"
Gepard was surprised.
He blurted out: "Really?"
"Our Jarilo-VI hasn't had any plot in Star Rail for a long time."
"Let's use the projection device on this ship to watch it together."
Clara nodded to Svarog behind her.
Svarog immediately connected the projection.
"Searching for related plot livestream…"
"Matching livestream room detected."
"Now playing."
A line of text appeared on the screen.
[ Hoolay's conspiracy was successfully thwarted, and the highly anticipated Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony began as scheduled.
But the protagonist this time is not any Xianzhou swordsman, but a red-haired youth with an iron arm from a lonely city in the snow country. ]
Seeing the final character description,
Everyone's gaze instantly converged on Luka in the corner.
Luka himself was bewildered.
Pointing at his own nose, he asked in disbelief: "This description… it couldn't be me, right?"
"Correct. The protagonist of this event is indeed: Luka," Svarog gave a definitive answer.
Luka's eyes widened instantly!
He had always felt that he was just a side character!
Including this trip.
Because he didn't know how to do anything.
At most, he just assisted the talents in other professional fields.
How did he suddenly become the protagonist in the Honkai: Star Rail event plot?
He had seen some posts online mentioning him before.
He hadn't even believed them!
To think that this was actually true!
"Brother Luka is actually so amazing? He actually went to participate in the Luofu's Martial Arts Ceremony."
"Luka is the hope of our entire village in the Underworld."
Seele crossed her arms and teased him.
Recently, she had also learned many internet slang terms.
"Luka, I believe in you."
"There will definitely be highlight moments in this plot."
Even Gepard said so.
Luka suddenly felt the pressure multiply!
Did he not know his own level?
Boxing in the Underworld of Belobog was one thing; being the defending champion was fine.
But once he actually reached the Luofu, it would truly be a primitive man fighting an alien fleet.
Xianzhou people were all long-life species.
Their physiques were extraordinary!
And they possessed terrifying recovery abilities!
This was all knowledge he had gained from the game.
He probably could only fight a normal Xianzhou person to a draw, right?
Not to mention those participating in the Martial Arts Ceremony.
They were surely experts from all walks of life!
If he lost in the first match, wouldn't he lose all of Belobog's face!
I'm screwed!
He had already started breaking into a cold sweat.
At that moment,
Svarog's voice rang out.
"Attention, Luka's first qualifying match has begun."
Everyone's attention immediately shifted to the large screen in front of them.
Luka could only cast aside those miscellaneous thoughts.
He looked at the plot.
Silently praying in his heart, cheering for himself.
He saw that his opponent in the first match was a Cloud Knight of the Xianzhou.
The woman leading them was not a stranger!
She was also a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail.
—Sushang!
Although they were both four-star characters,
And Sushang's ultimate had some comedic elements,
In reality,
He might actually be unable to beat this Xianzhou Cloud Knight!
"It's over. I might lose the first round."
Luka couldn't bear to look.
The folks on the ship were still enthusiastically cheering for him!
No!
Do you guys have some kind of misunderstanding about my strength?
I'm just a Belobogians like you.
How could I possibly beat these long-life species of the Xianzhou?
Meanwhile,
The bullet chat in the livestream room clearly shared the same doubts as Luka.
…
"?"
"I didn't expect Luka to be the protagonist."
"No! How is he going to fight this?"
"Even if Luka's iron arm swings until it smokes, he might not even be able to hurt a Xianzhou person, right?"
"Wrong. Xianzhou people just have strong recovery and long lifespans; their physical fitness is actually similar to ordinary people… Of course, with those buffs, at the same level, they are still far stronger than humans from other planets."
"Sushang: I can make countless mistakes, but you can only make one."
"What kind of mindset did Belobog have to come participate in the Martial Arts Ceremony?"
"Why do I vaguely remember this scene feeling familiar? It seems many years ago, there was also a red-haired man who participated in the Xianzhou's Martial Arts Ceremony…"