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The Preceptors!
It's the Preceptors again!
A cold glint flashed in Xueyi's eyes.
The Ten-Lords Commission had previously arrested a group of Preceptors who were unfavorable to the Dragon Maiden!
Now it seems.
The arrests were not enough!
Not only did they target the Dragon Maiden.
Some even dared to collaborate with the Borisin!
Once this plot is over.
A thorough investigation must be conducted!
All traitors of this organization must be apprehended!
The two continued to watch the unfolding events.
...
[Meanwhile, Stelle, Dan Heng, and Hanya noticed that the situation in the prison had spiraled out of control…]
Arriving at the depths of The Shackling Prison.
Seeing the devastation before them.
Dan Heng spoke up, "It seems that not long ago, a fierce battle took place here."
"The prison gates have been severed from the cage's dimension, allowing Hoolay to escape."
Hanya's expression was grim,
"What about the Yaoging Messenger? And my sister? Are they still alive?"
"Let's search around. We should find some clues."
Soon.
Stelle discovered Xueyi, short-circuited and lying in a corner.
Seeing this scene.
Dan Heng sighed softly and said, "Miss Xueyi has sacrificed herself… Miss Hanya, please accept my condolences."
...
"Xueyi is already sparking with blue flames (sad)."
"Her Dao heart is shattered…"
"A Xueyi fan quietly crumbled."
"Battle-damaged Xueyi."
"Light Cone: Return to Darkness."
"In the fight against the abominations, some gave their lives, while others kept giving their lives, 18 times."
"Every time I see the story of Xueyi and Hanya, I cry…"
"Wuwu, my Xueyi!!! [sobbing]"
...
Hanya gently shook her head.
"Mourning? That's not what I meant."
"You misunderstood. By the grace of the Ten-Lords, my sister became a mechanical body centuries ago. After death, her soul returns to the archives of the Karmic Hall. For her, it's already a routine."
"Though I don't want to see her recklessly expend her body like a replaceable mechanical part. But…"
Hanya trailed off.
Her face filled with complex emotions.
Seeing this scene.
Xueyi lowered her gaze.
Times have changed.
In the universe, so many players still care about the two of them.
Hanya can't bear to see her like this every time.
Through this third-person perspective.
Xueyi finally realized the feelings of those who care about her.
She silently resolved.
In the future,
She would try to die less.
At that moment.
A strange sound emerged from the background.
"Ha… Han…"
"Re… Re…"
The sound came from a damaged Cycrane.
Hanya immediately exclaimed with joy, "It's my sister. It seems her soul is still dutifully here, not yet returned to the Karmic Hall."
"Right at this critical moment… my sister's death has actually become our intelligence advantage."
...
"Divine tm Return to Darkness!"
"Won the resurrection match in 1 second!"
"Xueyi: Children, I'm back!"
"The Legendary Undying King—Xueyi."
"Xueyi: I'm a little, little, little bird~."
"Could it be that Xueyi got a more powerful body, and we'll get a 5-star Xueyi later?"
"It's my sister! (Hanya-style excitement)"
"LOL, Hanya, who was just gloomy, suddenly became all high-pitched!"
...
After repairing the damaged Cycrane.
Xueyi, through the Cycrane, intermittently explained what had happened earlier.
Then.
The group formulated a plan.
The Cycrane version of Xueyi was sent out to deliver intelligence.
The rest of the group went to pursue Hoolay, who had escaped from prison!
The operation began immediately.
Along the way.
The number of wandering Borisin visibly increased!
Little Gui directly summoned Acheron.
Using Acheron's Technique.
They fought their way up!
Not a single one was spared.
Even the Borisin scum hiding in the corners were dragged out and instantly killed.
"The roles of offense and defense have reversed~"
Arriving in front of a stone bridge.
Dan Heng suddenly stopped.
"Wait, something's not right. Something is approaching us."
As soon as he finished speaking.
A plume of white smoke suddenly rose behind them.
Within the smoke.
A Mara-Struck monster, its body intertwined with golden ginkgo leaves, appeared behind the group!
"Everyone, be careful!" Dan Heng warned.
[Entering combat]
...
"Alright, alright, it's the Vidyadhara's cloud-chanting magic again!"
"The mission 'The Dragon Returns Home' used a similar invisibility technique."
"I'm gonna f*cking kill all of you, not a single one left!"
"Jing Yuan is going to be impeached again."
"Is it possible that all of this is part of Jing Yuan's plan? He wants to use this opportunity to wipe out the remnants of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, the Preceptors, and the Borisin in one fell swoop?"
"Holy sht? It seems... it really fcking might be!"
"Prisoner Jing, is this also part of your plan!?"
...
After the battle ended.
Moze appeared ahead.
Joining the group.
They exchanged intelligence once more.
"At least two groups of jailbreakers from different origins have broken in here—the wolf cubs (Borisin), and these Mara-Struck Soldiers."
"I am Moze. My friend (Jiaoqiu) has fallen into the hands of the alpha wolf (Hoolay). I originally planned to leave here as soon as possible to report, but now it seems..."
"I must admit, the design of Luofu's prison is quite complex."
Moze said coldly.
His eyes seemed to carry a hint of helplessness.
...
"Translation: I'm lost."
"Bro, you didn't say that earlier?"
"'As easy as turning over one's hand'"
"I really like Moze's line: 'Whether in the sky or underwater, escaping is as easy as turning over one's hand.'"
"Moze: I've been humbled."
"Even the most skilled escape artist couldn't figure out the entire structure of a prison in a few hours, let alone a heavy prison like The Shackling Prison."
...
It can now be confirmed.
Jiaoqiu has been taken hostage by the Borisin.
Hanya, speaking in her capacity as a judge, said, "Mr. Moze, we will do our best to ensure the safety of your friend."
However.
Mozé coldly said, "You can't do it. And right now, his safety shouldn't be your concern."
[How heartless!]
Dan Heng's tone immediately turned sharp, "A friend has fallen into Hoolay's hands, and you want to abandon him?"
"I am the guard of General Yao Qing, not his. I've seen that giant wolf in battle, and I have enough judgment. Trying to save him would be suicide."
...
"Dan Heng still cares so much about his friends and companions (heartwarming)."
"Both of them have that cold persona, but comparatively, Dan Heng is much gentler."
"Dan Heng is cold on the outside but warm inside, while Mozé is cold on the outside and even colder inside."
"Feels like an extremely rational person..."
"Dan Heng directly transformed into the High Elder and still couldn't defeat Hoolay?"
"There should be BGM here: Tear, Heart Sea, Shoulders~"
"Just me and Dan Heng are enough; ten Hoolays would be beaten down!"
...
The story continues here.
Xueyi and Hanya exchanged glances.
Originally, they thought.
The most dangerous part of this plot would be Xueyi.
But now it seems, it's actually Jiaoqiu!
Xueyi has already won the revival match.
But Jiaoqiu...
Might very well fall under the claws of the Borisin!
At that moment.
A voice suddenly rang out beside the two of them!
"Having friends like this is truly my fortune~"
The voice carried a hint of helplessness and teasing.
Xueyi showed a look of surprise.
She first shielded Hanya behind her.
And questioned, "Is it you?"
"The Messenger of Yao Qing, Jiaoqiu?"
It was him.
Not a character in the plot!
If it were anyone else, they might have thought they'd seen a ghost.
After all.
Jiaoqiu had just been captured by Hoolay and his gang in the plot.
Now he appeared unscathed before the two of them!
It's hard not to have some unsettling thoughts.
However.
The Xueyi sisters, having seen their fair share of big scenes as judges.
Didn't show too much surprise.
After confirming his identity.
They gradually relaxed their guard.
"How did you end up here?"
"Weren't you captured by Hoolay?"
Jiaoqiu spread his hands.
Showing a complex expression.
"Good question."
"I imagine the two judges must be full of doubts right now."
"To be honest..."
"If Jiaoqiu hadn't witnessed everything that happened, even I would find it hard to believe."
"No..."
"Even after witnessing everything, it still feels unbelievable."
Xueyi and Hanya exchanged glances.
Wondering what trick he was up to?
Then.
Jiaoqiu took out his Jade Abacus from his chest.
He let out a long breath.
And said, "I recorded everything that just happened."