Chapter 464: Jing Yuan's Sigh of Admiration, Luka at His Peak!
"Silvergun Shura, I suddenly feel like what you said makes a lot of sense!"
Rappa spoke to Boothill without taking her eyes off the screen for even a fraction of an inch!
She wasn't just watching the plot.
She was taking in every single bullet chat as well!
As expected of Honkai: Star Rail!
Even if she wasn't appearing in person, a simple sentence could trigger such passionate discussions among all the players!
And…
Her strength was finally recognized in Star Rail!
Crushing a star with her bare hands…
Indeed.
If she unleashed her Ninja Art Supreme Secret Technique, she probably, maybe, perhaps could reach that level, right?
Rappa pulled her hat brim down.
She was just about to strike a pose.
However…
Boothill's next sentence instantly made her freeze up completely!
"She can't either, but she's always insisted she can."
"Hahaha, what kind of chaotic mess is this!"
"Fudge, she really is chaotically strong."
…
"LMAO, 'chaotically strong', I just learned a new description."
"Rappa seems to be a really cheerful and lively girl!"
"Uh, she's a delusional…"
"This is the power of 'I reckon'!"
"Rappa: I reckon I can…"
"Since even Boothill says she's strong, she definitely isn't weak!"
"In this situation, she most likely actually can!"
"Crushing a star is genuine Emanator-level power, or at least comparable to a Lord Ravager. Rappa couldn't possibly do it without a miraculous encounter—you know even Jingliu can't do that right now."
…
On the Belobog spaceship.
At this moment.
Everyone fell into a contradictory mindset.
Luka winning made them so happy—but Big Boss Svarog lost. Should we be this happy?—We're all on the same side, it's the same whoever wins—Exactly, long live Belobog!
After going through such emotional shifts.
Finally.
They arrived at the finals between Luka and Yanqing!
Seeing Yanqing's appearance.
Luka was stunned: "…How is this possible? You're… you're that… Leng Feng !"
Yanqing nodded: "I'm sorry for not telling you my name in person. I am the Luofu Wardance defending Champion, Yanqing."
"Mr. Luka, I've been watching you all these days. When you didn't notice, I enjoyed every single one of your matches from the audience."
"I must admit, you are an incredible warrior—resilient, sharp, and possessing no shortage of strength. More importantly, your self-acknowledgment—every punch you swing carries the courage regardless of winning or losing, which left a deep impression on me."
"I've heard people talk about your world's ordeal. I understand that you need this victory. Just one step more, and you can make history alongside the name of Belobog."
"But as the Luofu Wardance defending Champion, I also have everything I must uphold."
Luka took a deep breath, clearly prepared as well.
He said: "I can't say any grand pre-battle declarations, Brother Yanqing."
"Thank you for guiding me when I was lost for the first time. Over these days, countless people like you have guided me, allowing me to reach the arena at this very moment. Do you remember the bold words we shouted to the empty air?"
"I! Luka! Will definitely win! I will definitely defeat Yanqing!"
In his seat on the spaceship.
Luka's eyes widened.
He hadn't expected it!
He had actually made it to this step!
The underground arena in Boulder Town and this Luofu Wardance arena…
Were completely not on the same level!
Yet he…
Actually stood on a stage like this one day.
And fought all the way to the finals!
He couldn't even imagine such a wonderful experience in a dream!
No!
Even if this were a dream, it would be worth it!
Gepard and Serval patted Luka on his left and right shoulders respectively.
"Luka, I knew you could do it!"
"Luka, I've believed in you right from the start!"
Luka felt his blood boiling.
Surges of hot blood seemed about to erupt from the crown of his head!
Is this the legendary overpowered protagonist treatment?
No wonder so many people online loved reading it!
He was actually enjoying such treatment in Honkai: Star Rail!
Thank you, Star Rail!
Thank you, Feathered Spirit!
The commentator's voice sounded.
Pushing the atmosphere of the venue to its peak!
"The highly anticipated Iron Arm Luka has overcome countless dangers and finally arrived before Master Yanqing!"
"Since the start of the Wardance Ceremony, Luka challenging Yanqing has firmly held the top spot on the audience's expectation list. Now, this long-awaited dream matchup is about to be presented before the audience of the entire galaxy!"
"Where will the outcome of this match lead? Let us wait and see!"
Meanwhile, Jingyuan also arrived at the scene amidst the salute gunfire of the Skiffboard.
[ Enter Battle ]
Stelle cheered from the side: "For my sake, use your iron fist against the opponent!"
Reaching the second phase.
Yanqing summoned a row of flying swords.
"Master Yanqing is about to use his most proud ultimate move!"
"Contender Luka! Will you be able to take this sword strike?!"
As the commentator's voice fell.
Yanqing leaped up and unleashed [ Cascading Haven ]!
A massive sword blade fell.
All characters were frozen and unable to move!
"Your flying sword is truly hard; my iron arm has completely stopped working…"
"In that case, I will also cast aside my sword. Let us decide the final winner with our fists."
Yanqing gently released it.
The sword in his hand instantly plunged into the ground.
He then assumed a close-combat martial arts stance!
…
Somewhere on the Luofu.
Seeing Yanqing respect this match so much.
A faint arc curved at the corner of Jingyuan's lips.
Yanqing had truly grown.
However.
When looking at Luka.
Jingyuan's gaze suddenly dimmed for a moment.
He still remembered clearly.
Seven hundred years ago.
When he was still very young.
He was also a defending swordmaster at a Wardance Ceremony.
And his opponent…
Was that tall, red-haired boxer.
—Igor.
This Wardance Ceremony…
Felt just like yesterday repeating itself.
It was just that…
So far.
The plot hadn't exposed his experience with Igor yet.
Regarding this point.
Jingyuan wasn't surprised either.
Honkai: Star Rail's exposure capabilities had never disappointed anyone.
Even things you had forgotten yourself could be exposed by Star Rail!
He just didn't know…
When that past story was revealed.
How would the many players online react to it?
Amidst his active thoughts, the close-combat duel between Yanqing and Luka began.
…
Yanqing's moves seemed to use soft force to neutralize brute strength!
Evading Luka's attacks while pulling him back to launch a combo.
Luka was not to be outdone either.
After enduring a set of Yanqing's attacks.
A flame fist erupted!
Yanqing tilted his head, narrowly dodging it.
Both sides launched a direct clash once again!
Yanqing's punch was surprisingly dodged by Luka tilting his head!
Luka's follow-up punch struck right on Yanqing's cheek without straying.
However…
This punch was light and fluffy, devoid of any force.
Because at this moment, Luka truly had no strength left at all.
To be able to fight until now…
Depended entirely on his willpower supporting him!
He collapsed alongside Yanqing's side.
Just as he was about to hit the ground.
Yanqing supported Luka's chest.
He held Luka's arm to help him stand back up.
And…
Raised Luka's right hand!
After a brief silence.
A tsunami-like cheer suddenly erupted from the Wardance arena!
"…Brother Yanqing… are you pitying me? I don't need a victory like this; I can already calmly accept my defeat," Luka said while gasping for air.
"No, you haven't failed."
"Luka! Luka! Luka! Luka!" The cheers at the scene continued incessantly.
"Didn't you hear? Belobog's Luka, everyone is cheering for you."
Yanqing's eyes were bright as he spoke sincerely.
"I think, in their hearts, someone like you is definitely not a loser."
Luka looked around, revealing a look of relief.
"Thank you, Brother Yanqing. For a real battle, so what if I lose?"
"Matches will naturally have judgments of winning and losing. I've tried my best, and I did it! Keep throwing punches, throwing punches, until the very end! After returning to Belobog, at some point in the future, I still have the next match, and I still have many battles to fight!"
"Margie, I tried my best… Just like you, I won."
Even the commentators was moved to tears.
"What a tear-jerking duel!"
"Even though Contender Luka coolly and calmly accepted defeat, the enthusiasm of the entire audience hasn't diminished at all! They offered their endless applause to this resilient Belobog boxer."
"Waaaaah, in my opinion, this is a match with no winner and no loser! At this moment, the mutual recognition between the combatants and the full engagement of the entire audience are enough to prove everything! An unprecedented match that transcends victory and defeat! Waaaaah…"
"Damn it, stop shooting me with the camera, shoot them, look at those two kids!"
…
"As expected of professional commentator Owlbert, he said what I wanted to say most!"
"Luka! An ordinary human of flesh and blood fought his way up to an almost immortal alien lifeform!"
"I'm crying my eyes out! This event's plot is so amazing!"
"Including those stories from the exhibition matches, they're also very meaningful!"
"Luka really became stronger; that battle with Boothill was truly important for Luka."
"Realizing your own weakness is the beginning of becoming stronger!"
"Jingyuan watching the match from the stands seems very gratified too!"
"Could General Jingyuan have participated in a Wardance in the past and happened to face that Igor?"
"Holy crap, that's actually really possible!"
"Star Rail, quickly expose Jingyuan's past experience with Igor for me!"
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