Collapse, survive

well.

"Time is of the essence, let's begin the second test."

The solution in the pit vanished instantly.

When he reappeared, he was already holding a Yae Sakura—she, however, did not experience the fall.

Although it wasn't the first time I'd held her, the feeling of holding her when she was awake was different; it was probably a better experience.

Yae Sakura was also very cooperative, as if she was encouraging Fang Jie to secretly activate the Valkyrie Touch System...

He wasn't well, and he wasn't before either.

With the bell in her head, she didn't have time for idle chatter.

"Your Excellency...we're back?"

For a moment, Yae Sakura was in a daze, having been mentally prepared to return to this familiar land, even if it was no longer her home. She silently watched Fang Jie's righteous and awe-inspiring appearance.

"Then, sir, is there anything else you require testing?"

"Test your physical condition and the teleportation status of my Holy Mark Space."

Yae Sakura felt fine and checked her body and mind in her own way before opening her eyes again: "Your Excellency, I am unharmed. It's just that I have some unfamiliar memories that you mentioned."

She was then released by Fang and, in the deep pit, gazed at the night sky, being observed by the drones overhead. Her gaze was slightly...melancholy.

Compared to gazing at the universe from the Star Train, Fang Jie's world teleportation felt even less real; the world changed in the blink of an eye—even his memories gained a different layer.

It is the memory of her wandering in Changkong City, where her consciousness was suppressed by Rin, who was gradually revived after being absorbed by Honkai energy.

It wasn't even a month before he met Theresa...

Yae Sakura silently experienced all of this and then informed Fang Jie.

"I knew it. I'm almost afraid to go back and face everyone. Xing is now wielding a stick in one hand and a red-hot stick in the other... Sigh, at least I don't have to go back for a while."

Fang Jie was also troubled. He put down Yae Sakura and said, "Don't move around here. I have another test to do."

Yae Sakura nodded, not responding, and then watched him disappear.

No matter how many times, even though he had seen Lord Xing use the boundary anchor point to teleport, Fang Jie's instantaneous disappearance had a different... more mysterious feel to it.

This is completely different from the disappearance of space that she herself can create by using the Holy Mark.

When Fang Jie reappeared, he seemed to be alone, but the next second, after disappearing and reappearing in a way that Yae Sakura could understand, he was already carrying another companion with a figure even more voluptuous than Yae Sakura's.

This time, Cocolia Rand was teleported through the Stigmata Space. When she appeared in this world, she seemed normal and did not show any discomfort even when bathed in the Honkai energy field.

After all, star cores aren't exactly good things either. While her body's resistance to other things is debatable, its imaginary adaptability is off the charts.

Fang Jie gazed at her: "How are you feeling?"

Without any attempt to hide anything, Fang Jie boldly acted on Uncle Yang's advice right in front of the cameras.

—First rule of the Honkai Transmigration Plan, first version: There are no secrets in the Honkai world.

Cocolia hadn't reacted yet. She was prepared not to try to find the broken path of fate. Fang Jie had told her about the dangers involved, mainly his dangers.

This is not done with the help of a Star God... at least not the power of an ordinary Star God.

It is a personal ability, which has the potential to get out of control, and the cost is unknown.

But Cocolia accepted it all and prepared herself.

but……

"Has it started yet?"

She looked somewhat confused.

Fang Jie picked up on this seemingly unintentional remark: "It's already over."

Cocolia suddenly realized something, then efficiently reported, "Your Excellency, I haven't detected anything unusual. Currently, the imaginary energy on this planet is indeed highly corrosive, but I can still adapt."

"Very good. I will keep an eye on you and let me know if I discover anything."

Fang understood; Cocolia, who was being teleported along with the space, was also in good condition. At least within his energy range, consuming enough energy could indeed allow him to teleport people as freely as he did.

And that is the problem.

"You two may have to stay in this world for a while from now on."

Fang Jie silently sensed the energy consumption. With the support of his destiny in the Milky Way, whether it was Yae Sakura who had been in contact with the Star Train, or Cocolia who had inherited the Great Guardian's power, he could draw energy from his destiny to recover.

Here,

Not enough. He couldn't connect to the tip of the Imaginary Tree, which was already occupied by Honkai, for the time being. He could only connect to the Imaginary Space and slowly accumulate the Honkai energy processed by the cocoon. It would be very costly to send them back.

He couldn't even teleport Uncle Yang over; sending only his brain wouldn't work either. The 'existence' of knowledge and concepts far surpasses anything else, something he couldn't do before Fang Jie surpassed Walter.

All expected.

"clear."

Cocolia Rand didn't ask anything to put her down. She naturally held Fang Jie in her arms and waited to be teleported back to that space—of course, she wouldn't act openly in this world, at least not at first.

Fang Jie took Cocolia into the Stigmata Space. Looking at the priestess who seemed indifferent to this, she quietly waited for orders and seemed easy to talk to.

"Sir, what do you require of me next?"

"If I could, I would be happy to let you move freely, Ms. Yae Sakura, but I can't. Thank you for cooperating with my plan, but until the right time comes for Rin to return, I'll have to temporarily humble myself and play the villain."

Fang Jie had long since memorized the 'textbook' written by Uncle Yang and was ready to reprint it at any time.

"Now, please come with me to capture the Oceania branch of Destiny. We need to make our voice heard in the world."

"I would be more than happy to."

Yae Sakura gave a faint smile.

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Chapter 51 The Night of Collapse and Illusion.

A helpful tip from Fang Jie: Don't ride a motorcycle if you don't have a driver's license.

He walked out of Changkong City, at a moderate pace, letting Yae Sakura gaze at the unfamiliar scenery around her...

A belated farewell.

He doesn't need to rush in this short amount of time.

and so……

Fang Jie looked at the disposable plastic cup in his hand. After all, he shouldn't be so crazy here; he had to act like a normal person.

Before me was a dilapidated trash can, but it was labeled as non-recyclable waste.

And, as he had pondered before, was it still necessary for him to follow the rules of garbage sorting? This wasn't just a matter of sorting; it was about whether he needed to continue to abide by... all the rules of the game.

It's been a long, long time.

Just as the Valkyries descending from the sky had completed their encirclement of him and Yae Sakura, they remained still, merely sealing off the surroundings, when another familiar figure descended from the sky.

"Give up resistance, state your purpose, and... are you still a brat?"

Himeko held a fierce weapon that could transform into a ship-slaying sword at any moment, her face solemn.

Because of her unusually improved health, the research department conducted an investigation and took samples. Using the DNA left behind by Fang Jie, they discovered that he really was an alien!

Therefore, she was unable to refute the 'Buster Call'.

"Hey, Himeko-nee, we meet again. Why the expression?"

Fang Jie seemed to have figured out the problem and stood there for several minutes.

Yae Sakura quietly walked a step behind him, standing at attention as if awaiting instructions—just as Fang Jie had given her time to say goodbye, she also let him wait for this scene before him.

He threw the plastic cup into the non-recyclable bin, even though it had some value.

Frankly speaking, this isn't garbage sorting; it's just throwing things into the trash can. It shows good manners, but it's not keeping up with the times—which is also his already decided attitude towards Otto.

Any litter that dares to appear in your field of vision should be disposed of in the trash can.

Fang Jie gazed at the Valkyrie before him and the night sky behind her, and said with emotion.

"You are still so beautiful. Please allow me to sincerely praise you: you are like a flame on a winter snowfield."

He didn't sound like a bad person. Himeko silently raised her greatsword, its powerful flames burning on it, her expression a forced smile: "You've gotten good at saying nice things, haven't you, brat? Well then—"

She charged forward in a flash, advancing through the seemingly frozen imaginary spacetime, arriving beside Fang Jie who appeared powerless to resist. The greatsword... ultimately did not strike down immediately, even though it was an order from the Destiny Headquarters.

She chose fists.

Why exterminate someone if you can capture them alive?

The 'Buster Order' from Schicksal headquarters was being used on someone who had previously helped her. Archbishop... Himeko couldn't do that yet. She decided to take the solution and bring it back to Schicksal to seek a better judgment.

With Theresa around, the headmaster's influence should be effective, right?

Perhaps, Otto won't immediately launch the Honkai Fission Bomb to eliminate the Far East Fox Demon, but will instead issue a 'Demon Slayer Order' to leave no survivors.

"Go ahead and capture it!"

Himeko's cries could not be heard in the spacetime fracture, but they could be heard later. They would not be distorted into a howling scream, but would still be heard by real people—don't ask why, this is Honkai.

That punch was aimed straight at Fang Jie's head, not afraid of making him stupid.

When everything came to an abrupt end, Ji Zi seemed to have truly been stunned by his beating, staring at Fang Jie's face without moving an inch... What a thick skin, treating her iron fist like a caress.

"It's really sad, Himeko. This is how you welcome me after so long."

After saying that, Fang Jie shook his head sadly and shook his fist with Ji Zi.

Oh, forgot.

This caused Himeko, who had been clenching her teeth, to stomp her high heels on the ground, her nuclear fusion armor's vector thrusters fully open, as she tried to pull back...

Not moving at all!

Whether we retreat or advance.

She couldn't even get injured in the process, nor could she make a move to regain her freedom while holding back. She could exert force, continuously exert force, but she just couldn't...

You are no longer him, little boy possessed by a demon.

That already resolute, yet still tender gaze gradually hardened.

"But it's not your fault, I forgive you. Farewell, beautiful one, I still have things to do."

Fang Jie generously pushed Ji Zi's face away, giving her a springy, deformed push with a superb feel, and then turned around to prepare to set off again.

He left behind a desolate figure.

Even so, he was unwilling to fight her and trusted her to stand behind him; that is gentleness.

The touch on her face made Himeko's emotions falter, and before she could even fully process what she was saying, she burst into laughter in anger: "Don't even think about escaping! Is your job to take over the Oceania branch? You want to use their 'Star River Project'!"

"'Star Core Project' sounds promising, but that's not the reason. I just need a place to settle down and to let the world know that I'm here."

There's nothing wrong with Fang Jie. There are no secrets in the Honkai world. If you want to do something, you have to be prepared to be put under the spotlight and studied repeatedly.

"This isn't an escape, Himeko. You can't stop me. You might as well look behind you."

What's behind me?

Don't even think about playing tricks!

But Himeko also realized something was wrong. Why was she fighting alone? Even if the other B-rank Valkyries couldn't keep up with her, they should at least...

Without turning around, she kept the witch who had been silently following Fang Jie and making no unnecessary movements out of her sight, and called to her teammates: "Report the situation."

There was no response, not even a whimpering sound.

Without turning around, Himeko used the armor's built-in detectors to scrutinize each of her subordinates involved in the blockade from all angles, her gaze filled with horror and shock.

How can one describe what she saw?

The young girls had resolute expressions and terrified eyes. Their bodies were like frozen sculptures, full of the beauty and figure that a Valkyrie should have, transformed into vivid, three-dimensional, and delicate amber figures.

More than one person.

It includes everyone except Himeko.

Compared to Himeko, who still had the right to touch them, Fang Jie didn't give these girls the chance to shoot them without mercy, and simply 'froze' them.