Chapter 382: Jingliu's True Worth Keeps Skyrocketing?! Hoolay Experiences an Absolute Meltdown!
"Many of the Foxians of the Yaoqing suffer from Moonrage. I'm sure everyone is well aware of this."
On stage.
Feixiao was patiently explaining to the crowd.
Seeing the players below so excited and full of anticipation, she felt that those past events were not too painful to look back on. Only by facing the past head-on could one march toward a better future.
Besides!
Even if she didn't say it, it would definitely be exposed in Honkai: Star Rail eventually.
"As for why the Foxians of the Yaoqing are so unique, it's because… the Foxians of the Yaoqing share the same origin and ancestors as the Borisin. They have similar blood flowing through their veins."
The word "Borisin" immediately caused a stir in the venue.
The Cloud Knights stationed outside the plaza also instantly tightened their grip on their weapons!
It was a reaction engraved into their DNA!
Many players were stunned.
They thought Feixiao would build up to it first!
Reminisce about the past, look forward to the future, then talk about the present, and so on…
Who would have thought!
Right off the bat, she dropped a bombshell!
It was so direct and blunt that it left people dry-mouthed!
"The gentle and cute Foxian ladies actually share the same origin as the Borisin?"
"I knew I always felt the Yaoqing Foxians were a bit different from the others…"
"I remember seeing similar news online. I thought it was just a rumor, but it turns out to be true!"
"So that's why the Yaoqing Foxians have Moonrage!?"
"Sounds pretty wild, I like it!"
"Looks like I have to visit the Yaoqing."
"I heard they transform during 'Moonrage', is that true?"
"General Feixiao, do you transform too?!"
Feixiao scratched her head.
She had thought everyone would develop some prejudice against the Yaoqing Foxians because of this…
Who would have thought that after she said it, these people became even more excited?
Has the world really become like this now?
She had actually prepared a passionate speech, starting from their home planet Qingqiu to the Third Abundance War…
To make everyone understand the weight of this history, and how much the Yaoqing Foxians hated the Borisin!
However, everyone's focus seemed to be a bit off.
"Uh…"
"Theoretically speaking, of course I can transform too."
"But everyone, you've also seen this description."
"'Afflicted with Moonrage, if she is to hunt down all abominations within her limited time—Feixiao's only rival is herself.'"
"Just like what Feathered Spirit said…"
"The opponents I face are basically incapable of pushing me to the stage of Moonrage."
"Never in the past, and certainly never in the future."
She said it casually, but her face was written all over with "invincibility" and "confidence"!
For a moment, thunderous applause erupted!
Many players shouted in unison: "Feixiao is awesome!", "The Merlin's Claw is awesome!"
Feixiao smiled slightly.
She quite enjoyed this feeling of having her call answered by hundreds.
She continued to ask, "Does anyone have any other questions?"
"Ask anything, I can answer them all."
Feixiao simply sat on the edge of the stage, waiting for the next question.
Soon, someone in the crowd called out, "Lady Feixiao, please tell us about the Borisin!"
"Is it true that the previous Warhead of the Borisin was captured alive by the Xianzhou?"
"And is currently imprisoned in the Shackling Prison of the Luofu?"
Feixiao also seemed to get interested.
With a wave of her hand, she said, "Since we're on this topic, I'll speak freely."
She looked up at the sky and shouted toward one of the starskiffs, "Hey, up there, you don't mind if I talk about this, do you?"
Others might not know, but Feixiao knew very well that sitting inside that starskiff was none other than General Jing Yuan of the Luofu.
Seeing no response from the other party, Feixiao smiled.
"I'll take that as tacit consent."
"Then I'll speak."
"Everyone, that must have been over seven hundred years ago."
"The Borisin Warhead of the time, Hoolay, invaded Thalassa."
"And the one who expelled his fleet and captured Hoolay alive…"
"Was… Jingliu."
As soon as the name "Jingliu" was uttered, a cold wind seemed to blow through the venue, giving many people goosebumps!
"Huh???"
"It was done by my strongest Ice-type main DPS!?"
"Shine! Upon! All! Things!"
"The value of the former Sword Champion is still rising!"
"Crucially, the current Jingliu seems even stronger after having mara-struck?"
"It seems that back in the main story, when she said she wanted to destroy Yaoshi, she wasn't just talking…"
"Now she even possesses power that could threaten an Aeon. How is Hoolay supposed to fight her!?"
"Don't even think about it. Hoolay is currently locked up obediently in the Shackling Prison. It's not even certain if he'll appear as a villain boss in this new plot."
"I saw a brother this morning saying he's a Borisin and is going to the Shackling Prison to rescue Hoolay, hahaha…"
......
While the livestream preview venue was in full swing, on the other side of the Luofu.
Inside the Shackling Prison.
The trajectory of fate seemed to be shifting toward its predetermined direction.
At the lowest level.
The sealed door, emitting a green light, had already been opened.
Many corpses lay scattered around.
Some were Borisin, some were Shackling Prison guards.
Clearly, a fierce battle had just taken place here.
And in the end, only one Borisin remained standing.
Mok Tok supported himself against the door with one hand, while his other hand clutched the wound on his abdomen.
Although he was severely injured, he had still made it to this cell door.
The former Warhead, Hoolay, was about to return!
For this, any price paid was worth it!
Enduring the excruciating pain, he continued to crack the seal.
A shadow crossed his face.
Originally, the plan to jailbreak Hoolay had been in the works for a long time.
But because of the plot of Honkai: Star Rail, those Vidyadhara Preceptors and Disciples of Sanctus Medicus who cooperated with the Borisin had been completely wiped out!
Fortunately… MoK Tok had also watched the plot back then.
He had gathered the stealth technology and the map of the Shackling Prison in advance.
Only then did they succeed in this jailbreak plan.
If the livestream preview hadn't been held on the Luofu, drawing many Cloud Knights away from their original posts, they would never have succeeded!
Finally!
A roar came from behind the cell door!
The seal was broken!
Two sharp beast claws stretched out from the doorway, propping open the cell door.
A massive figure slowly stepped out of the mist.
The Borisin Warhead, Hoolay, was free.
"I have waited… for too long…"
Mok Tok finally showed a look of relief. "Welcome back, Warhead. I have come to welcome you back to the pack…"
"Since the last hunt, how many times has Qingqiu rotated? Child of Duran, descendant of the Borisin! Tell me your name!"
"Great Father Hoolay, enemy of Foxians, hunter of all living things. I am but a humble Inquisitor of the Rhinohound Pack, perhaps one of the most insignificant descendants sired by your bloodline. My name is Mok Tok."
As he spoke, Mok Tok suddenly gritted his teeth.
It seemed the drug's effect had worn off.
He reverted from his Foxian disguise back to his Borisin form.
"My Lord… please leave here with me immediately! We have less than half an hour."
"Before those wardens react, we… must escape this sky-faring ship."
"Only your return can end the long division of the Borisin!"
Hoolay let out a hungry growl.
He looked at the corpses scattered around.
In the end, he acquiesced to Modu's decision.
However, as they were heading to the upper levels, Hoolay suddenly stopped.
He paused in front of a screen.
Because it was unattended, the screen was still automatically playing the previous content.
It was the live broadcast of the Luofu preview.
"Lord Hoolay, what is it?"
Mok Tok leaned over to look, and a cold sweat instantly broke out!
In the livestream interface, the person speaking passionately on stage…
Was none other than the current Merlin's Claw of the Yaoqing, Feixiao!
And!
She happened to be talking about the Borisin!
And about Jingliu!
It was over!
All the taboos had clashed together!
At this moment, in the livestream room.
On the left side, real-time bullet comments were scrolling.
Hoolay stared at those comments.
His entire being turned incredibly gloomy, as if he had turned into a statue.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze!
...
"I can't even imagine how strong Jingliu was when she captured Hoolay alive back then!"
"MAY THIS CRESCENT MOON… SHINE UPON ALL THINGS!!!"
"What does capturing alive mean? It means you still had strength to spare while beating him up!"
"Jingliu: 700 years ago: Skill issue, practice more. 700 years later: Even if you practice, you're still trash."
"If Hoolay dares to break out of prison and sees this scene, his sky would probably collapse [ laughs ]."
"Children, this is not funny."
"Hoolay: Huh? Me fighting Jingliu, for real?"
"Jingliu: Oh no, my Mara-struck craving kicked in, let's go beat up a Borisin Warhead for fun…"