Collapse, survive

Kiana, are you alright?

Raiden Mei had no idea what this white-haired idiot was thinking, but she reached out her hand, gesturing for Kiana to get up quickly.

However, she also had to admit that beneath the deceptively smiling maid's outward appearance lay a ruthless woman.

Before this, the only powerful people she could come into contact with were Himeko, Theresa, and Wendy...

Solution?

I'm sorry, but he rarely acts like a strong person in front of them. More often, he's a mysterious and unpredictable young man who's all talk but never makes any physical moves.

After all, I saw him fight at the beginning, and from the perspective of a Herrscher, he was very weak.

His gaze was vacant, his movements stiff and unresponsive, like someone in a wheelchair...

Nobody can pull off moves as coolly as Rita.

Was all of this taught by that Miss Yae Sakura? Raiden Mei even wanted to ask her for advice. During the battle, her blood was boiling, and the martial arts she had once pursued saw a new peak.

Rita suddenly stopped laughing.

Not far away, footsteps sounded. Fang Jie, carrying Himeko on his back, leisurely returned to the dojo, which was a corner of the shrine courtyard. This place was already like a battlefield, with energy blasts penetrating and exploding, and swords cutting and slashing. Only Rita was able to handle it with ease, without leaving too many traces of uncontrolled power.

And the originally arrogant Kiana...

"vegetable."

Fang Jie immediately mocked her.

"Damn it, I'm still a student. What's so strange about me not being able to beat an S-rank? It would be strange if I could. Am I some kind of peerless genius? I haven't even learned the 'Peerless Martial Arts' you gave me. In the end, what is a 'Peerless Martial Arts' that's all law and knowledge except for some strange knowledge?"

Kiana might be suppressed by Rita, but she becomes arrogant and aggressive when facing Fang Jie.

Especially considering the pressure Rita had put on her before, she wanted to break through on the spot. But thinking back... it wasn't as easy to understand as the Taixu Sword Qi at all. What Fang Jie gave her was too strange.

What's strange about it?

The Way of the Star Gods lies within it.

Fang Jie shook his head. As the saying goes, the essence of the Taixu Sword Qi lies in shaping and extending Honkai energy; the core principle of "Peerless Martial Arts" lies in being a person. Even if there is a choice not to be a person, one must insist on being a person.

Therefore, some legal provisions are reasonable and should be used with a clear conscience.

"You idiot, you've let me down."

So what are you expecting? That I'll get elbowed and humiliated?

Rita smiled again, a forced smile: "Miss Kiana is actually very strong. I didn't have that kind of power at her age. All she needs is time and to continue to break through her limits."

These words are sincere. Whether it's Kiana or Raiden Mei, they weren't instantly defeated by a serious Rita, which shows their talent.

Kiana, who was initially sulking but lacked confidence, suddenly brightened up: "Yes, yes, yes."

A very good maid.

Wow, I like her.

But I prefer Mei.

"Mei, you're right, aren't you?"

Raiden Mei nodded, sheathing her katana. She was surprised that she had gotten used to the danger of real sword sparring so quickly.

What will it become in the future?

Just as Fang Jie revealed, it could annihilate stars and destroy the universe...

That was March 7th.

Alright, Fang Jie won't argue with Kiana; he's not Spain.

"How about I demonstrate how to deal with Rita..."

"No."

Rita refused immediately.

"If you feel I've done anything wrong, I apologize."

She didn't just talk about it, she took immediate action.

Looking at Rita, dressed in a maid outfit, who was about to kneel down and beg for mercy in the dogeza (or Orz) pose, even Fang Jie couldn't help but facepalm.

"I'm not some demon."

"Bullying others is wrong!"

The brave Kiana immediately stood on the side of justice, angrily rebuking Fang Jie and comforting Rita.

"Get up, don't be afraid of him. I'll take responsibility for anything. This guy is trying to win me over! And your posture is perfect, have you practiced in private?"

Upon hearing the first part of the sentence, Rita wanted to thank Kiana, thinking, "She's such a... well, unconventional girl."

Upon hearing the second half of the sentence, Rita immediately scrambled to her feet.

"coming."

She suddenly raised her head, looking towards the sky with a mixture of longing and worry in her eyes.

"What's coming?"

Kiana was puzzled, but Raiden Mei sensed it.

"He's a master, he's... very strong."

"Not just very strong, it's the strongest."

Rita solemnly corrected: "The strongest Valkyrie of this generation, and perhaps the strongest Valkyrie in her lifetime."

"Could it be that……"

As they stared at each other, Kiana sensed something was wrong.

I hadn't even washed my face, and my clothes were already slashed by a sickle...

"boom!"

The female knight landed.

She had seen everything on the field clearly. No matter how fast Rita got up, being forced to kneel down still made her furious.

And Kiana too!

This younger sister...

Durandal truly considered her a younger sister, which was extremely embarrassing for her.

Fang Jie, why?

Raiden Mei, whom no one cared about, sensed that fighting spirit. Without a doubt, staying here... no, even if she would be affected, it would be worth it to see true power.

Fang Jie was somewhat bewildered by the fiercely determined Yulandel's gaze.

No, it's that... challenging look on your face.

Okay, so this is Durandal.

It's worth mentioning that she didn't bring the Black Abyss White Flower. As for Siegfried's plans... there's no rush. If a system is still functioning, there's no need to interfere. He can test himself a thousand times in the virtual space that simulates reality until he finds the right path.

This is also a basic function of the advanced laboratory on the Black Tower space station. It was replicated by Fang Jie, and except for the parts related to the artifacts, it can function well.

In short, Fang Jie greeted his chosen partner: "You've come to me so impatiently, Durandal. This isn't like you. You have such a strong fighting spirit."

Himeko sensed something was different.

While Fang Jie may like lolis, his aesthetic sense undoubtedly leans more towards slender-waisted, long-legged beauties, whereas Durandal...

It's perfect no matter how you look at it.

Even Kiana.

Although she doesn't have a large bust, she does have a slim waist and long legs.

Especially the waist.

Durandal didn't care about any of that. In fact, she hadn't arrived here with the help of the Moon Armor, but with the Undying Star Anchor. Durandal had finally mastered the power of the World Bubble within her, materializing everything that had been reversed into the Undying Star Anchor.

“I’m here because of the concept of the Void Array. I want to hear why you decided to set up this defense. But you’re right, I want to challenge you. This fighting spirit has been building up, and even if I fail, I want to give it a try.”

Her face was full of seriousness, and her eyes could not tolerate anything else. After all, if you looked closely, you could see that the marks on Rita and Kiana's bodies came from sparring and had nothing to do with Fang Jie.

Raiden Mei: ?

But Durandal ignored it, instead fueling her fighting spirit. She only needed one reason to meet his gaze and launch a challenge.

If you want to ask why...

The solution is right there.

“Durandal, you should know that I take those I approve of very seriously—even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit, and I will not give you the slightest chance of winning.”

Kiana felt something was off about their conversation.

But since she couldn't even get past Rita, she decided to stand in the same spot as Raiden Mei, with Rita protecting them behind her as they slowly retreated.

Don't ask, the answer is that Rita knows how petty someone is, and it's not impossible that she'd punch her in the chaos, which is why she needs Kiana and Raiden Mei.

He couldn't possibly be that awful in front of them.

"I'm OK."

Durandal said with a determined look in her eyes.

Upon accepting Fang Jie's invitation to become his hero, Durandal had already decided that she would face any challenge, whether it be climbing mountains of knives or plunging into seas of fire.

The challenge of finding a solution is no problem at all!

value.

Compared to everything he has given to the world, Durandal must do everything in her power to repay the value and prove her own worth.

Whether it requires sacrificing life or dignity, it's all worthwhile.

Himeko already wanted to retreat. It's not appropriate for me to be here at this moment, with you guys suddenly having such a passionate protagonist dream... I'm already a remnant without any dreams, so I won't get involved in this battle.

In pure combat, she had witnessed Durandal being sent flying several times...

Wait, Rita likes to fight flying men, right?

Fang released Himeko, though it will probably be soon, but it's out of respect.

“I’ve prepared a gift for you, but I think you’d probably prefer to receive it later—here you go.”

Fang Jie clenched his fist tightly, a simple gesture that made Youlandail feel as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

She also looked forward to a thrilling and exhilarating battle with her opponent.

but……

It has ended.

To onlookers, Fang Jie stretched out his hand, clenched it into a fist, and Durandal disappeared.

"what?!"

Kiana screamed in surprise.

She was probably the only one present who clearly saw what had happened.

Others still thought Durandal's speed was undetectable when she first appeared, unaware that she had already...

No, no, no, how could it be so fast? Isn't she the strongest Valkyrie right now?

Fang Jie happily accepted the tiny Yulandel, who was even smaller than a common duck. This was no less difficult than plucking a star, and the Undying Star Anchor could not stop him.

In terms of manipulating spatial scales, Fang Jie's favorite technique now is "covering the sky with one hand," which can reach the stars and contain the world within Mount Sumeru. However, the spatial slash used for destruction can at most destroy nothing, but this move can see and see the sky.

To use an analogy, the former is like General Thunder, slashing out from another dimension; the latter is like Little Lucky Grass King, picking your specialty as soon as it sees you.

He stood still, with Durandal in his palm, small and adorable.

"Has it started yet?"

Himeko, who was waiting for a big commotion, was a little confused, but not afraid of distracting Fang Jie, she asked directly.

"It's over. At least it's over if she can't break through this move."

Durandal, who embodies the immortal star anchor, is able to physically traverse between world bubbles, a feat even more daring than crossing the universe.