"Alright then, let me rephrase."
Gu Sanqiu’s tone turned serious. "Bard Venti, could you give me a Seed of Power? Otherwise, I’ll throw you into Cider Lake."
Originally, he’d thought of threatening to dump Venti at Cat’s Tail Tavern to hang out with the cats. But considering Venti’s penchant for mischief, the bard would probably end up drinking himself silly despite his ca...
2024-12-20 20:58:43 +0000 UTC View PostLeaving Klee to let her imagination run wild, Gu Sanqiu stepped into the frozen zone and approached Venti, who was firmly bound by the gravity array.
The freezing mechanism Gu Sanqiu used was a slime-based concoction, designed to maintain the frozen state until the elemental energy was entirely depleted. It wouldn’t shatter intermittently like ordinary ice.
The gravity array, etch...
2024-12-20 20:58:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Fire! Fire!"
Klee leapt out of Gu Sanqiu's arms and eagerly stationed herself on the wind-element platform he had specially constructed for her. With gleeful excitement, she pressed down on the trigger.
Whoosh—
Three missiles streaked through the air, trailing flames of Geo and Pyro elements as they shot straight toward Venti. He could even feel the wind-element ac...
2024-12-20 20:58:36 +0000 UTC View PostDan Heng didn’t head straight for the surface. Instead, he returned to his quarters on the Astral Express.
Judging by the system clock, it was clear that even if he departed now, it would already be late when he arrived.
Besides—
He glanced at his phone, where the message he’d attempted to send earlier displayed as failed to deliver.
“…The message isn...
2024-12-20 20:58:30 +0000 UTC View Post“Tingyun, since Lady Yukong assigned you to assist us, I trust the Alliance has agreed to share intelligence, correct?”
Welt adjusted his glasses, their reflective glint hiding his steady gaze. Across from him, Tingyun smiled sweetly as ever.
“You are most perceptive, my dear benefactor. Regarding Kafka’s whereabouts, the Sky-Faring Commission does have some leads,” she sa...
2024-12-20 20:58:26 +0000 UTC View PostAfter leaving the Divine Foresight Manor, the Trailblazers didn’t rush to request reinforcements from Yukong. Instead, they found a place to rest and discuss their next steps.
“This General Jing Yuan… is quite the character,” Welt said, his expression serious as his concern about their mission deepened.
“Uncle Yang, do you find him odd? Personally, I thought he was easy to...
2024-12-20 20:58:22 +0000 UTC View Post“General Jing Yuan, what brings you here?”
Yukong’s expression remained impassive as she addressed him.
“Haha, I heard the honorable Astral Express had arrived on the Xianzhou, known for their righteous actions and heroism. Naturally, I decided to see them for myself.”
Jing Yuan’s curious gaze swept over the group before settling on Venti. A faint smile tugged at h...
2024-12-20 20:58:18 +0000 UTC View PostOn the expansive plaza outside the Palace of Astral Divination—Kunlun Terrace.
The Trailblazers gathered here.
Unlike his habit of setting up soundproof barriers back at the Adventurers' Tavern, Venti refrained from doing so this time. The Xianzhou was a prominent presence among the factions in the universe, far superior to the backwater places like Snail-III Star or Jarilo-VI. Th...
2024-12-20 20:58:14 +0000 UTC View PostMorris: "…"
He stared at Xia Luo’s over-the-top antics, his expression shifting to one of disbelief, as though he were watching an idiot.
"Do you think I’m stupid?" he sneered.
Xia Luo grinned. "Not stupid—but I could beat you into one."
"You—"
Before Morris could finish, Xia Luo’s punch came out of nowhere, a surge of ferocious power tearing through hi...
2024-12-20 20:58:07 +0000 UTC View PostIn the room, Xia Luo stared at Ned.
Ned stared back at Xia Luo.
"Why are you looking at me?" Ned asked blankly.
Xia Luo glanced at the sling ring on Ned's finger. "How about you try again?"
"Try what?"
"Find the real Peter Parker."
"Can I keep trying?"
Ned scratched his head, and as he raised his hand, it inadvertently swept through the air. A golden po...
2024-12-20 20:58:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe battle itself was brief, hardly worth elaborating on.
Whether it was the typical Aberrations of Abundance or the unfortunate Cloud Knights who had succumbed to the Abyss of Aberration, their strength was capped at that of ordinary soldiers.
While their resilience had drastically increased, making them fearless in combat, they posed no real challenge to the Trailblazers.
Th...
2024-12-19 20:46:22 +0000 UTC View Post“Wow! So this is the Xianzhou? It looks even bigger than Snail-III!”
March 7 widened her eyes in awe.
The massive ship before them truly lived up to the name “Xianzhou.” Its sheer size dwarfed even the planets the Trailblazers had visited before.
“To the people of the Xianzhou, this ship is their ‘planet.’”
Seemingly caught up in the sight, Dan Heng reach...
2024-12-19 20:40:27 +0000 UTC View Post"…The Xianzhou Luofu, one of the six great ships of the Xianzhou Alliance. Yes, we’re aware."
Welt’s tone was flat.
"But how is that relevant to your purpose here?"
"Don’t be so hasty. I’ll tell you the part you don’t know," Kafka replied, her enigmatic smile deepening, the hallmark of the Stellaron Hunters’ constant mystique.
"The Lu...
2024-12-19 20:33:33 +0000 UTC View Post"The script has run its course. From the Demon King’s rise to the hero’s triumph—it’s a fitting conclusion to the story we set in motion."
In the God of Knowledge’s study, a frail old man adjusted his thick glasses, his voice distant and reflective.
"According to the agreement, this type of script ends here. The next one will be a grand hodgepodge of the Four Corners World...
2024-12-19 20:25:44 +0000 UTC View PostWhen she was sent flying, Stelle briefly lost consciousness. However, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself floating in the vast expanse of space.
An invisible path of destiny extended beneath her feet, its distant endpoint shimmering faintly.
This wasn’t her first time here, so after an initial moment of panic, she quickly calmed herself.
The last time she arriv...
2024-12-19 20:17:07 +0000 UTC View PostUnder Jia Changjiang’s sheer force, Stanley couldn’t resist. He watched helplessly as his body arced through the air and plummeted toward the roaring flames below.
In a moment of despair, he clutched his head and shut his eyes tight, bracing for the inferno. But as his body entered the fire, he was struck by an unexpected sensation—it felt as though he had fallen into water.
W...
2024-12-19 20:06:05 +0000 UTC View PostDiluc noticed Lumine’s arrival but had no time to react as the Abyss Mage unleashed a surge of elemental energy, attempting to overwhelm him.
With his identity already compromised, Diluc focused solely on eliminating the threat. His claymore erupted with scorching flames, melting the ice chains meant to ensnare him. He closed the distance with lightning speed, plunging the flaming blade...
2024-12-19 20:05:54 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time Jia Changjiang returned from Stormterror’s Lair to Mondstadt, night had already fallen.
Fireflies and crystalflies flitted across the open fields and forests, glowing faintly under the moonlight.
Rather than hurrying back to the city, Jia Changjiang found a small hill outside of Mondstadt and settled down. He lit a campfire, set a pot over the flames, and opened his sy...
2024-12-19 20:05:45 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing that fateful night, small changes began to ripple through Mondstadt.
Stanley remained the same storyteller he had always been, frequenting the taverns and public squares to share his tales of adventure. He continued inspiring Mondstadt’s children with stories of daring dreams and boundless exploration.
Yet, something about him had shifted.
His demeanor was livelier...
2024-12-19 20:05:38 +0000 UTC View Post“Wait, bard—what do you mean you didn’t look like this before? Do you have another form?” Paimon asked curiously, floating closer to Venti.
“Not at all. Back then, I didn’t look like this.”
Venti chuckled and shook his head. He reached out to catch Paimon mid-air, cradling her in his arms as his gaze drifted toward Windrise in the distance.
“Long ago, I was jus...
2024-12-19 20:05:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Under surveillance?"
Hearing Matori’s report, Luo Yuan furrowed his brow but didn’t seem particularly surprised.
After all, Hunter J was notorious in the Pokémon hunter world and was always a high-priority target for regional leagues.
It was only natural for her to land on Hoenn’s watchlist after showing up in the region.
"Shouldn’t be too much of an issue. The...
2024-12-19 20:04:58 +0000 UTC View Post"Ugh… so numb…"
Ash lay sprawled on the ground, small sparks occasionally flickering across his body.
"Pika…"
Pikachu looked down at Ash, a bit guilty over the accidental shock.
Then it turned its gaze toward Luo Yuan, its cheeks sparking with frustration.
After all, it was Luo Yuan’s face-pinching that had triggered the whole reaction.
"Don’t be so...
2024-12-19 20:04:52 +0000 UTC View Post"Pikachu, are you okay?!"
Ash called out anxiously, his worry for Pikachu clear in his voice.
"Pika~"
Pikachu reassured Ash with a soft response, though Luo Yuan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was a hint of dejection in its tone.
Pikachu, whose tail was slightly singed, spent a moment blowing on it to cool it down.
Charizard hovered above, but it made no m...
2024-12-19 20:04:45 +0000 UTC View PostProfessor Oak gestured toward Machamp, who was busy filling in the large crater. "We had a recent battle here, and although the field is a bit rough, it shouldn’t interfere too much with your match."
After all, the fight was likely to be over quickly; the condition of the ground wouldn’t matter much.
It wasn’t that Professor Oak had lost his scientific rigor.
It was just...
2024-12-19 20:04:38 +0000 UTC View Post"Ash?"
Hearing Gary’s words, Luo Yuan paused, lost in thought.
When was the last time he’d run into Ash?
It must’ve been back in Lampur City.
Because he’d progressed quickly and Ash had been repeatedly sidetracked by Team Rocket’s trio, Luo Yuan hadn’t seen him since the events in Lampur.
"Where is he?"
"He’s coming up now," Gary replied, pointi...
2024-12-19 20:04:31 +0000 UTC View PostAfter grabbing a seat in a random restaurant and ordering, Kamigawa Saku began seriously contemplating how he could speed up the process of learning composition and arrangement.
First of all, self-study wasn’t going to cut it.
He knew his talent wasn’t terrible, but it simply wasn’t enough to keep up with the efficiency of using learning cards.
Given enough time, he coul...
2024-12-19 20:04:20 +0000 UTC View Post"I’m giving up the bass."
After hearing his performance, Yamada Ryo declared this with utmost seriousness.
"Are you for real?"
Kamigawa Saku, who had just stopped playing, couldn’t help but confirm.
"Of course not. I’m not that fragile." Yamada Ryo stretched, looking totally at ease. "I just didn’t expect your bass skills to improve this much, that’s all."
<... 2024-12-19 20:03:27 +0000 UTC View Post"It's obviously a great deal. What's this nonsense about the input and output being imbalanced?"
Yamada Ryo was clearly not satisfied with his answer.
"The one losing out here is me, holding hands with you," Kamigawa Saku responded bluntly. "If I wanted to hold a girl's hand, it's not like it would be that hard to find someone."
Being called the most handsome guy in school mig...
2024-12-19 20:03:18 +0000 UTC View PostAs soon as Kamigawa Saku accepted Nijika’s invitation, the system registered his choice with a new reward notification.
【You’ve earned a Study Card (One Hour): During use, greatly increases learning capacity at the cost of energy.】
Seeing this new Study Card, Saku’s mood brightened. With this, he now had two full hours of concentrated study time saved up, and he was inchin...
2024-12-19 20:03:07 +0000 UTC View PostWednesday afternoon.
Standing outside his apartment building, Kamigawa Saku waited for Yamada Ryo to arrive. Today was the day she was going to teach him some composition.
Though he could’ve gone straight home to wait, he opted to stay outside out of respect, showing he genuinely valued her time.
He didn't have to wait long—soon, he spotted Yamada...
2024-12-19 20:02:52 +0000 UTC View Post