Honkai: Strijder
Chapter 426: Arriving One After Another
'What? How can she hear that?'
Li Sushang's expression changed.
After comprehending the Divinity level of the Art of Taixuan Sword, she had considered her spiritual cultivation unparalleled in her era—if not unprecedented, then at least rarely matched. If she were defeated by her grandmaster Fu Hua, she wouldn't be too surprised. But for her mental link to be completely perceived and effortlessly interfered with—this wasn't just a matter of winning or losing. It was an unimaginable gap.
'You think comprehending the Divinity level of the Art of Taixuan Sword is some amazing achievement? This immortal has roamed heaven and earth for fifty thousand years. That little trick of yours is nothing but crap!'
Senti snorted coldly within the mental plane, not bothering to hide her rejection of Li Sushang.
An unfilial grand-disciple—taking advantage of the Old Timer's weakest moment, when she had just returned from death and her memories were still fragmented, and bullying her. If the Old Timer and Little Xuan hadn't repeatedly reminded her to restrain herself today, Senti would have loved to show Li Sushang on the spot what the power of an immortal truly meant!
"Hmph!"
Senti snorted aloud in reality, crossing her arms and turning her head away from Li Sushang to avoid losing her temper.
Li Sushang touched her bangs and clicked her tongue inwardly. She withdrew her consciousness power and stood straight like an obedient girl, not daring to continue any private mental conversation with Durandal—lest this apparently short-tempered grandmaster strike back at her.
Durandal glanced at Li Sushang, then at Senti across from them. In the end, she suppressed her curiosity. There was no need to make a scene in such a formal setting.
Their subtle tension did not escape Otto's perception—nor Bronya's keen eyes.
However, neither Otto nor Bronya wished to waste energy on such trivial matters.
Bronya extended a hand toward the staircase, where a Cecilia clone was waiting.
"0103 will guide you to your designated locations. This way, please."
"Very well. We shall take our leave first."
Otto led the Schicksal delegation off the platform.
…
At that moment, from the horizon, four streaks of different-colored light tore through the clouds, carrying distinct yet equally overwhelming Honkai energies. They landed heavily upon the platform.
"I'm not late, am I, my little cuties?"
Elysia placed one hand on her hip and raised the other in greeting, giving everyone a playful wink.
"Old Timer, I'm over here!"
The one responding to Elysia was Senti, jumping and waving excitedly—the only issue being that she completely ignored Elysia and was clearly just greeting Fu Hua.
Elysia lowered her hand and poked her fingers together.
"Sigh, have I been ignored? How heartbreaking… Just kidding! It must be because I shine too brightly—like the sun in the sky. Since I'm always so radiant, being unconsciously overlooked once in a while is only natural!"
Elysia lifted her chin slightly—her nose almost seeming to grow a bit longer.
Still, she was undeniably adorable. Many of the girls couldn't help but soften and smile.
Taking advantage of the moment, Fu Hua gave Senti a reassuring smile, prompting her to stand still obediently.
Then Fu Hua looked at Klein, who stood near Bronya's side, and bent slightly.
"Klein, where is Dr. Mobius?"
"I'll notify Doctor immediately… Doctor, did you hear that? They've arrived."
Klein spoke as if contacting someone through some unseen channel—likely the reclusive research serpent still immersed in her laboratory.
"Ah! I know, I know! Let me finish dissecting this specimen first, then I'll come out. Honestly, a bunch of old men and old ladies—what's there to see? Such a waste of my time!"
Mobius's impatient voice came through from Klein.
Klein then looked up at the four newcomers.
"Doctor said that. You should have heard it. Would you like me to lead you to the laboratory to find her? Of course, you may have to wait outside for a while. Doctor is working and probably won't be free to see you immediately."
Fu Hua smiled and nodded, then turned to the other three.
Elysia spread her hands and shrugged, wearing a smile that clearly said she had expected nothing less.
Su also smiled and nodded.
"Very well, let's do that. And it's been a long time, Klein."
"Yes, it has been a long time. Although for me… we've actually been seeing each other quite often recently."
"Haha, the Elysian Realm? That's true."
Su crouched down and gently patted Klein's head, his expression carrying the joy of meeting an old acquaintance again.
As for Kevin—aside from nodding expressionlessly, what else could you expect from a man made of ice?
In short, Bronya soon sent off this group of warriors from the ancient era as well.
…
After another not-too-long wait, a silver shuttle cut across the sky and descended, several extremely familiar figures stepping out.
At the front was Welt, the Alliance Leader. Behind him, naturally, were Einstein and Tesla. Following them were representatives of Anti-Entropy's executors—Cocolia, Raiden Ryoma, and the head of the Shenzhou branch, Su Tan—the older sister figure who had once traded Chinese martial arts manuals with a young Sigurd.
"It's been a while. Is everyone doing well?"
Welt carried his usual refined and gentle demeanor as he greeted the crowd warmly.
Most of the girls responded with smiles.
Then, a flash of blonde darted out from behind Welt. She pulled Bronya and Seele into a huge embrace, squeezing them into her broad and magnificent bosom.
"Ah! My Bronya, my Seele, my precious daughters! Mommy hasn't come back in so long—I missed you to death! Did you miss me? Have you been sleeping well lately? Did you get along while Mommy was away? Have you been eating enough and growing taller?"
"Bronya… has grown a few centimeters…"
"Mother Cocolia, Seele missed you too!"
Pressed tightly against Cocolia's chest, the two girls managed to speak with difficulty—but neither rejected this explosive wave of motherly love.
Cocolia's gaze softened completely as she planted repeated kisses on her daughters.
"Mwah~ mwah~ mwah~~"
Bronya wore a look of helpless disdain, her deadpan fish eyes on full display.
Seele, on the other hand, shyly buried her face into Cocolia's chest, successfully avoiding having her cheeks pecked over and over.
While Cocolia was expressing her maternal affection on one side, Raiden Ryoma and Raiden Mei stood facing each other on the other.
"It has been some time. You've grown a little more, Mei."
"Yes! You look well and healthy—that puts my mind at ease, Father!"
Both father and daughter smiled warmly. The deep bond between them was unmistakable and brought knowing smiles to those watching.
At this point, Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and the warriors from the ancient era—the three greatest forces capable of shaking the entire world—had finally gathered together.
A heavy, palpable atmosphere of a new era about to begin pressed down upon the scene.
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