Jing Yuan pointed ahead. "Right there, at the [Scalegorge Waterscape Plaza]."
On the way to Scalegorge Waterscape Plaza, Jing Yuan analyzed again: "The Hunt is endless, and now we must fight against the evil demons... Heh, after this battle, regardless of whether the Luofu exists or not, the Alliance will fight the Legion to the bitter end."
Jing Yuan's attitude was very clear. Unlike the Church of Eternity's extreme single-target focus, only targeting [Destruction], the Xianzhou focused on groups. Adhering to the principle of "If others do not offend me, I will not offend them; if there are invaders, I will strike back," they would fight until death.
"The Legion has never attacked the Alliance. In our intelligence, they are a group of war machines that destroy frantically... Each of the seven Lord Ravagers has a distinct style for their Legion; it's really hard to handle."
Phantylia's move had drawn a huge amount of aggro for the [Antimatter Legion] on the Xianzhou.
"That Lord Ravager Phantylia loves the internal disintegration of things, so she concocted the Stellaron chaos and incited the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus to step onto the stage. Now that the conspiracy has been exposed, she has no choice but to enter the field herself."
"No, this move does not fit her aesthetic of destruction. Phantylia must have a backup plan..."
Jing Yuan couldn't think too much about it. The Xianzhou Alliance had an Aeon as a guarantee. He would send someone to check the Shackling Prison later.
He talked to Dan Heng about the past again: "Did you know? Back when Dan Feng committed a grave crime, the Ten-Lords Commission insisted on destroying you. As for the Vidyadhara, half agreed, half opposed."
"Haha, because the inheritance of dragon transformation was only half complete. The Vidyadhara elders hated you to the bone, yet dared not kill you."
"To give an explanation to the Ten-Lords Commission and the Sky-Faring Commission, under pressure, they still performed the forced molting technique on Dan Feng, but deliberately left a flaw."
Jing Yuan picked up the Voidranger fragments scattered on the ground. "The elders thought they could deceive the Ten-Lords Commission. Hmph, what wishful thinking, but paper cannot contain fire..."
...
Astral Express, Parlor Car
Himeko picked up her steaming coffee and sat on the sofa when her phone suddenly beeped with a message notification.
[Group Chat — Astral Express Family]
[March 7th: [Pom-Pom Peeking.jpg]]
[March 7th: @Himeko]
[Stelle: @Himeko]
Himeko frowned. Sending me messages at this time, could something have happened?
[Himeko: I'm here]
[March 7th: One piece of good news, one piece of news that shocks the universe. Which one do you want to hear first?]
Pom-Pom came over with a serving tray. A Conductor who doesn't prepare exquisite afternoon tea for passengers is not a qualified Conductor.
"Passenger Himeko, what happened-pom?"
"Mmh~ One piece of good news, one piece of news that shocks the universe. Which one would the Conductor like to hear first?" Himeko asked for Pom-Pom's opinion.
"Both are good news... Um, let's hear the more explosive one first-pom!"
"Then we'll listen to the Conductor."
The corners of Himeko's mouth rose slightly, while Pom-Pom took out a small handkerchief, wiped the serving tray, and stared intently at the phone.
[Himeko: Pom-Pom wants to hear the more exciting one.]
[March 7th: Ah, almost forgot about the Conductor!]
Pom-Pom: ...
It's over. My status in Passenger March's heart has become lower!
[Stelle: [Serious.jpg]]
[March 7th: Adrian is the Aeon of [Eternity].]
Crash!
It was the sound of the serving tray shattering.
Seeing this message from March 7th, Pom-Pom and Himeko froze on the spot at the same time.
[Himeko: ...]
Pom-Pom looked dull, its drooping ears lowering even further.
Undoubtedly, today was a miserable day for the Conductor. After many years in the Trailblaze calendar, another significant event had occurred.
"Boohoohoo~ Passenger Adrian... The Conductor is sorry to you! The secret... wasn't kept..."
Pom-Pom suddenly started crying, a dark cloud hovering over its head, confusing Himeko.
Too late to be shocked, the primary task now was to soothe Pom-Pom's emotions.
But... what was the [Secret] Pom-Pom mentioned just now?
"Boohoohoo~ Fragrant crispy crunchy Pom-Pom Pie... is gone..."
Himeko: ?
So it was sorrow for the dessert?!
...
Scalegorge Waterscape Plaza
The heavy news that Adrian was an Aeon had been sent, but Himeko had yet to respond.
"No way, could it be that Himeko knew long ago?"
"Maybe she's still immersed in it. We should give Himeko and Pom-Pom some time." Stelle empathized; she hadn't recovered yet either.
A few minutes later, Jing Yuan arrived with a man with dragon horns.
"Jing Yuan! You're finally here!" Fu Xuan turned around; she finally saw an acquaintance.
"Haha, I'm late. Thanks to Fu Qing's support along the way. I have received the battle report from the Seat of Divine Foresight. As for Phantylia's plan..."
Fu Xuan pointed out: "The [Ambrosial Arbor], the biggest anomaly is right there."
"It is said that Lord Ravager Phantylia's method is to cause internal strife and self-destruction. She must want to defile the Ambrosial Arbor, broadcast the power of the Plaguemark Author... and turn the Luofu into a hell where immortal abominations run rampant."
Jing Yuan stepped aside. "Mmh, I understand. Members of the Express crew, I brought someone. You must be eager to meet him."
Seeing Dan Heng, who had completely changed his appearance and outfit, March 7th's jaw dropped in shock; she almost didn't recognize him.
"You, you are... Dan Heng?! No way... we were still worried."
"You... are Dan Heng, right? What's with the pair of horns on your head..." March 7th confirmed repeatedly; those dragon horns didn't seem to be accessories.
"It's a long story, March." Dan Heng briefly recounted the story after being separated from them.
"So you didn't fall into the water at all? Quite lucky... Wait, you really have hidden power too?!"
She thought Adrian was the first and the last. Didn't expect Dan Heng to open his SP form just like that.
"March, your reflex arc is a bit long."
Stelle wasn't surprised at all that Dan Heng had hidden power. With an Aeon on the Astral Express, what else could scare her?
"Wow... one or two of you awakening behind this young lady's back. Do you have to have hidden power to be a Nameless!" March 7th felt a bit out of place, leaving aside the bug that was Adrian.
First, there was Stelle receiving the blessing of [Preservation] Qlipoth on Jarilo-VI, and now Dan Heng unlocking hidden power on the Xianzhou Luofu.
By this logic... on the next planet, it should be her turn?
Wait, the prerequisite for obtaining hidden power seems to be getting stabbed through the heart... Eh, March 7th better honestly stay an ordinary Nameless.
"Alright, put aside the reminiscing for now. When you arrived on the Luofu, you said the Express crew came to solve the Stellaron disaster. At that time, Jing Yuan dared not agree, suspecting the Stellaron Hunters had ulterior motives."
Jing Yuan brought up the main business: "It seems now that I was overly worried."
"The Stellaron Hunters indeed have motives, true... Mmh, she sent you here, deliberately expanding the situation, so you would fight alongside the Xianzhou."
"As matters stand, your sincerity is beyond doubt... The Luofu owes you a debt of gratitude and should not ask for more." He looked at Fu Xuan: "But as Fu Qing said, Phantylia's appearance makes the situation no longer controllable."
"As the General of the Luofu, I have to borrow Dan Heng's power and also ask for your full assistance."
Seeing Jing Yuan speak so sincerely, March 7th and Stelle raised both hands in agreement; this favor must be helped.
"Mr. Yang, do we still need to follow the procedure?"
"Even if the crisis on the Luofu has nothing to do with the Stellaron, with my personality, I wouldn't sit idly by. But my personal wish cannot represent the Astral Express."
Just as Pom-Pom said, ancestral laws cannot be changed; the procedure must be followed.
"Explore, understand, establish, connect... The Trailblaze creed followed by the Express crew is nothing more than these four words. The journey is arduous; implementing them is harder than ascending to heaven."
"Fear, danger, enemies, death... All kinds of obstacles lie across the journey. The Nameless who can keep going are few and far between."
"Whether to move forward or leave, the destination of the Nameless should be chosen by themselves... just like casting that vote personally when deciding the destination on the Express."