"Kiana, are we just going to watch?"
Fu Hua walked up to Kiana with Senti, frowning as she watched the two figures confronting each other.
Although Feixiao was very strong, the opponent's aura was not weak either, being a powerful Emanator.
Because the energy the opponent was currently emitting had subtly surpassed Feixiao's.
It contained not only the power of Abundance but also the power of The Propagation.
The current Insectoid King could also be called a dual-Path Emanator.
Although not personally enlightened by Yaoshi, after absorbing most of the Divine Tree's power and the divine remains' Propagation power, it was not an exaggeration to call it a dual-Emanator.
Behind Feixiao, the mighty Feihuang began to condense a cyan energy ball in its mouth.
As the Path power was output, the ball continuously grew larger, until it finally flew straight towards the Insectoid King.
The Insectoid King covered itself with its wings, and then a wooden armor rapidly grew on its body surface.
After the energy ball hit the Insectoid King, a semi-circular cyan energy storm enveloped it, and violent winds raged, cutting at the Insectoid King's body.
Kiana felt that the Insectoid King's aura had not diminished, and shook her head, full of regret.
"It's having little effect, A Hua. You two watch here, I'll go check out that place..."
Saying that, Kiana pointed at the Divine Tree, which, despite being riddled with holes, still exuded a strong vitality.
She always felt there was something inside that greatly concerned her.
And there was a faint... pressure similar to that of an Aeon?
"Okay, be careful then."
Fu Hua nodded slightly, speaking cautiously.
No matter how skilled one is in martial arts, they still fear a sneak attack. Fu Hua knew this well.
Wasn't she ambushed by a few 'Old Sixes' back then?
"Currently, among the known existences in the universe, there shouldn't be anyone who can silently ambush me. Relax, A Hua."
Kiana smiled confidently, which also made Fu Hua feel a little relieved.
Kiana could only respond to Fu Hua's concern with a faint remark: 100% evasion buff, Old Timer!
Kiana left the main group alone and quietly entered the interior of the Divine Tree.
Inside the Divine Tree hung many pulsating tree galls, which also carried the aura of The Propagation.
As expected, once born, they would all be the top-tier combat units of the Locust-like Insectoids, excluding the Emanators.
Ignoring these eggs, Kiana continued deeper.
After all, everything here would be completely destroyed once it was over, and these insect eggs would have no chance to hatch.
Following her instincts, Kiana quickly arrived at the deepest part.
"This is..."
Kiana's pupils suddenly contracted.
She saw a huge black limb of an insect.
On it, there was still the lingering aura of an Aeon... the divine remains of The Propagation, Tayzzyronth!
"No wonder Qlipoth glanced this way, so it was because of The Propagation's remains..."
Kiana muttered to herself.
Looking at the remains, Kiana pondered for a moment, then condensed a silvery-white aura in her hand and aimed it at them.
"To prevent any accidents, it's better to destroy it to be safe..."
Just as Kiana was about to attack and destroy the remains, she felt her vision blur.
Kiana lowered her hand, her beautiful eyes half-closed, and slightly raised her head to look at the giant mechanical head above.
"Big Mechanical Head, what do you mean by this...?"
Kiana's tone was cold and full of hostility as she spoke to Nous.
"Question: The universe will inevitably end. What is the correct Path?"
The red light in the center of Nous flickered rhythmically, and its emotionless mechanical voice echoed in Kiana's mind.
In response, Kiana scoffed disdainfully.
[Niúmǎ Na: Sister, this is your god, right? Is it really okay for you to be so arrogant?]
[Senju Na: If the Group Owner dares to do this, she must have her own profound reasons.]
[Gojo Na: The Group Owner doing this must mean she has a serious illness (serious.jpg)]
Seeing the few bullet comments flash across, Kiana's carefully cultivated aloof expression almost broke.
[Group Owner Na: This Young Miss commands you to watch and learn! Don't interrupt!]
After sending the message, Kiana looked at Nous again, shrugging with an indifferent expression.
"Eat when you want to eat, drink when you want to drink. This Young Miss only needs to protect what she cherishes. The universe's destruction? That's not something This Young Miss should be concerned with, is it?"
Well, for now, she wasn't strong enough to dictate the fate of the universe, but the future was unpredictable.
"Or, like Elation, just find some fun and be happy, isn't it all about personal choice?"
"Besides, everyone chooses a different Path. You can't just arbitrarily plan and interfere with other people's destinies and strip them of their right to choose just because the world is destined to end, can you?"
Kiana stared at Nous with a meaningful gaze.
Just then, a magnificent, headless figure, surrounded by countless floating masks, appeared.
"Hahaha, I think I heard someone mention Elation?"
A joyous clown mask floated in front of Kiana, laughing like a madman.
"..."
Kiana looked at the mask with a disgusted expression and remained silent.
"Ahaha! Aha is disliked! Aha has no face!"
"But Aha isn't discouraged! Aha senses a familiar aura on you!"
Aha's masks floated joyfully around Kiana.
Kiana grabbed a mask and then kicked it away.
"Aha's favorite mask!"
Accompanied by a mournful sound, Aha disappeared from sight.
After hearing Kiana's reply, Nous stared at Kiana with its flickering red light, seemingly calculating something.
Kiana's answer was completely meaningless to it.
Defining the boundaries of knowledge and anchoring the moment of war were necessary for this universe.
Otherwise, unrestrained Trailblaze into the unknown, leading to the end, would only bring a more tragic 'End'.
Suddenly, the cocoon wrapped in Divine Breath within Kiana's body trembled slightly.
The red light in the center of Nous glowed intensely at this moment.
"End? Negative, not the End. Unknown existence, unable to calculate. Conclusion: variables will lead the future to the unknown."
"What kind of nonsense...? Is your mechanical head out of repair from age?"
Kiana gave the raving Nous a strange look.
However, in the next second, she was kicked out of the Interstice of the Paths.
"This mechanical head is crazy," Kiana muttered discontentedly.
"This mechanical head is crazy," Kiana muttered discontentedly.
Boom—!
A massive figure crashed through the Divine Tree and flew past Kiana.
That figure was the Insectoid King.
Covered in wounds, he was now carrying Livelier and had arrived before the divine remains.
"Kiana!"
Everyone outside also followed.
"Let her go."
Kevin, holding Jiemie in one hand, released a powerful aura of destruction from his body, walking step by step towards the Insectoid King.
Although he wouldn't accept Livelier's feelings, Kevin wouldn't let her die in front of him either.
"Please... let her go..."
Aponia clasped her hands together, and the Precepts, imbued with divine power, attempted to restrain the Insectoid King.
The Insectoid King's movement towards the divine remains paused noticeably, but he quickly broke free from the Precepts.
"Become the vessel for the Bug Emperor's divine remains, and then be at my command!"
The Insectoid King grabbed Livelier's head and pressed her towards the divine remains.
Kiana had just taken a step and flashed in front of the Insectoid King, ready to snatch Livelier away, but it was too late.
Livelier's head had gradually merged into the divine remains and was soon completely swallowed by them.
"!"
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