Honkai Impact: I, The Herrscher of Ice, Am Loved By Players-Chapter 174: New Attra: They Shall Reunite

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However, Bai Zhi suddenly froze, and moments later, she softly sighed.

"That person's plan is about to begin, and this time, I cannot afford to miss it," she murmured, seemingly speaking to herself yet also addressing the three companions beside her.

"Nuwa, continue staying with me. I'll take you to witness a grand spectacle orchestrated by a Fool for five hundred years. It's safe to say, the impact of this drama will rival even Eden's performances. In fact, if Eden were to attempt such a feat, she likely couldn't achieve the same effect."

"Hmm, no problem. After all, I've always been following you anyway." The Scroll of Nuwa floated lazily in mid-air, stretching languidly.

"Cang Luan, go with Kevin and take this." Bai Zhi handed the culture jar to Cang Luan.

"Seeing this, he'll know what to do. Don't worry, I won't abandon you; I'll be waiting for you on the other side."

"Yes, my lord." Cang Luan nodded, her expression filled with excitement. As the lord's confidant, she fully understood his intentions. It seemed that this time, the lord was ready to make a formal move.

Ultimately, Bai Zhi is just one of the lord's avatars. The true master of Cang Luan lies amidst the starlit sky—Ana herself. However, it's likely that He will merely send a new avatar, much like Vita.

Nevertheless, this particular avatar now possesses power equivalent to that of the sea's evil deity.

"As for you... Gray Serpent..."

Bai Zhi gazed at Gray Serpent, whose eyes held fervent devotion, feeling somewhat exasperated. As a subordinate, Gray Serpent was genuinely loyal, unafraid of death, and not deceitful by nature.

However, he tended to... be overly eager and intrusive.

Although nominally, Kevin is still considered the Lord of the World Serpent, Gray Serpent now only follows her commands. That lazy bastard Kevin seems perfectly content, spending his days sleeping carefree.

It's almost as if he's developing some peculiar condition, becoming more and more like that guy Su each day.

"Hmm, clean up here for now. Perhaps, in the not-too-distant future, Dr. Mobius might return," Bai Zhi said, her eyes shimmering with intent. Her words were not mere speculation.

Mobius had left markers within the Cocoon of Finality. In theory, using her current Authority, by following these traces, there should be hope to find the true Mobius.

Yes, provided Mobius hasn't dispersed his consciousness into numerous fragments. Dealing with such a scattered state would require far too much effort; she couldn't possibly search every world for him.

Bai Zhi was already quite busy, unlike the Ferryman Captain who leisurely roamed among various world bubbles in the Sea of Quanta.

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Gray Serpent's eyes also lit up. To him, Mobius was a creator, and everything he did, in a sense, aimed to embody Mobius' concept of Infinity.

However, if Mobius could return, it would serve as both an interpretation and validation for her.

But...

"Lord, Miss Sakura..."

Bai Zhi fell silent. As expected, even after all this time, Gray Serpent couldn't forget Sakura. Honestly, Sakura never mistreated him; she always remained professional. But that Gray Serpent fellow...

Well, never mind, Bai Zhi didn't concern herself with Gray Serpent's emotional issues; there was little point in dwelling on them anyway.

"My apologies, but at present, I am unable to achieve this, not even for Him."

Although Ana also wished to revive Sakura, the difficulty in doing so is arguably greater than Otto reviving Kallen. Sakura truly departed too soon.

With Ana's capabilities and the power of the Cocoon of Finality, at most, she could bring back Higokumaru and Yae Sakura, who had become Divine Keys and Stigmata.

On another note, Otto created a world line where Kallen still exists, but without Otto now, what will happen to Kallen in the future? It seems necessary to subtly influence things—perhaps just let them continue their yuri relationship.

In any case, Otto was no more.

Had Kallen embraced her feelings earlier and been honest sooner, perhaps those tragic events could have been avoided. The former Schicksal priestess and miko might have lived happily ever after in the Far East. With Schicksal's technology at that time, barring interference from the Void Archives or unexpected issues with Higokumaru, who could have found them?

Tsk tsk, truly splendid indeed.

As for whether this world line can overcome Honkai and transcend Finality?

What does it matter to Ana, Otto, or Kallen?

Otto is the creator of this new world line, while she, Ana, merely seeks amusement. It has absolutely nothing to do with either of them, alright?!

"...I see, I understand now." Gray Serpent nodded, his voice still raspy, but Bai Zhi sensed a hint of regret and melancholy within it.

His demeanor evoked sympathy even from Bai Zhi; she suddenly felt compelled to tell Otto that he wasn't alone in mourning over someone for five hundred years. There were others like Kevin and Gray Serpent here as well.

At the World Serpent's temple, upon Gray Serpent and Cang Luan's return, Kevin remained seated on the throne with his eyes slightly closed. Everything around him appeared unchanged, as if time had come to a standstill.

This was also the first time Cang Luan faced Kevin alone.

She had heard numerous legends about Kevin, and his mere presence exerted a certain dominance over her. However, with Ana's return and the enhancement of her bloodline, this suppression became less noticeable.

Of course, this dominance wasn't intentional on Kevin's part; it stemmed from the Hundred Beasts of Brahma within him having a higher status than Cang Luan. Now, despite her improved bloodline and rank, they were only at a level footing.

Cang Luan internally assessed that truly equalling the Lord of the World Serpent was merely wishful thinking, just wishful thinking.

Kevin's capabilities extended far beyond manipulating Honkai Beast genes; his sheer strength alone could effortlessly overpower Cang Luan.

Nevertheless, facing Kevin now, Cang Luan felt confident, largely due to Ana's support. However...

"Where is your lord?"

Just as Cang Luan struggled to find words, Kevin opened his eyes and spoke first, causing her to jolt with surprise—it was truly unnerving.

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"Uh... my lord had to leave abruptly and asked me to bring this."

Cang Luan lifted the culture jar she held, and upon seeing its contents, Kevin's eyes flickered momentarily before regaining their calm demeanor.

"The heart of Kalpas... What does she intend to do?"

"My lord instructed you and me to wait there for her arrival, then together we shall visit an esteemed guest," Cang Luan cautiously replied.

"An esteemed guest..."

Kevin murmured softly, his gaze continuously flashing, indicating deep thought and indecision—an uncommon sight for him.

Finally, he let out a long sigh.

"All right."

With that, Kevin rose from his throne and slowly descended towards her. As he approached, Cang Luan felt her heartbeat quicken, eventually closing her eyes when he reached her side.

However, Kevin did nothing—not that he would have any reason to.

"Let's go!"

With those words, his figure vanished from sight.

"Ah, yes!" Sensing Kevin's departure direction, Cang Luan promptly responded and disappeared as well. In the next moment, she reappeared in the sky, just behind Kevin.

Hmm, how they achieved flight... that detail is insignificant now; for beings like them, it's hardly an impressive feat.

Beyond the starlit sky, the Fourth Divine Key continued orbiting Earth. Although no longer needed to regulate its ecosystem, it still played a vital role.

At the edge of the solar system, before The Cocoon of Finality, Ana sat cross-legged with her eyes closed.

Moments later, a figure emerged from within The Cocoon of Finality. Her appearance mirrored Ana's, but her demeanor was colder and more distant. Dressed predominantly in cool-toned attire, she looked akin to a detached and aloof queen.

The aura emanating from her, though negligible compared to the Cocoon, made her an insurmountable presence to any being on Honkai Earth.

She was the Herrscher of Finality—more precisely, a doppelgänger possessing the essence of the Herrscher of Finality.

For Ana, or rather, as the Cocoon itself, bestowing titles to multiple Herrschers of Finality posed no significant challenge. After all, both Kiana and Kevin later became such entities without affecting the Cocoon's essence.

Ultimately, the power of Finality originates from the Cocoon, making it akin to temporarily lending out its strength.

As the Lord of Finality, however, Ana possesses the unique ability to directly split the Cocoon, creating new instances of The Cocoon of Finalitys—an Authority unattainable by any Herrscher of Finality.

While theoretically possible, there is always a cost involved. At present, Ana cannot afford this price, rendering it feasible only in theory.

The clones she creates now, fundamentally similar to ordinary Herrschers of Finality, merely borrow her power temporarily. Unlike those Herrschers, once their borrowed energy is reclaimed, these clones cease to exist entirely.

With a nod towards the Cocoon, each clone transforms into a streak of light, hurtling towards Earth—no, towards the moon.

Meanwhile, Kevin and Cang Luan also headed towards the moon.

In no time, they arrived at the New Attra Base on the lunar surface.

This refuge was established by the previous civilization as a forward outpost against the Herrscher of Finality. However, since the Herrscher initially descended upon the moon itself, seeking shelter here held little practical value.

Essentially, it served as the frontline battleground.

Based on the remnants found here, perhaps tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years ago, there were heroes akin to those from the previous civilization era who fought against Honkai—unfortunately, all met with failure.

Notably, during the Second Honkai, neither Anti-Entropy nor the Herrscher of the Void reached this location.

Upon arrival, Kevin vanished mysteriously before Cang Luan's eyes, heading to some enigmatic place.

Curiosity piqued, Cang Luan wandered around freely, her Dharma End Rank strength rendering her impervious to any potential threats present.

The environment and sights here were unlike anything Cang Luan, a native Earth Honkai Beast, had ever encountered. This novelty captivated her, causing her to momentarily forget about the task entrusted to her by Ana.

By the time Cang Luan remembered Kevin, he had already vanished without a trace.

Although Kevin wasn't intentionally concealing his presence, this location, being at the forefront against Honkai, featured numerous areas with shielding and interference effects against it.

Cang Luan felt increasingly anxious. After finally receiving an important mission from her lord, she...she ended up messing it up.

"Cang Luan."

Just as her worry peaked, a familiar voice resonated timely amidst the chaos. A figure suddenly appeared on the moon, her aura completely suppressed, yet still unable to hide the emanating Honkai Energy.

After all, she represented an insurmountable existence for humans - the ultimate Herrscher, the Herrscher of Finality. However, tragically, even such a powerful Herrscher was merely a duplicate.

"My lord, I..."

Perhaps due to her overwhelming anxiety and excitement, Cang Luan momentarily stuttered.

"It's alright; this isn't your fault." Ana shook her head, reached out, and gently patted Cang Luan's head before lifting her gaze towards the distant horizon.

If she weren't a reincarnator, tracking Kevin's movements would have been quite challenging. Even the Herrscher of Finality wasn't truly invincible. If he were, the individuals from the previous civilization wouldn't have had the opportunity to escape through dormancy into the current era.

"Let's go find him."

With that, Ana placed her hand on Cang Luan's shoulder, and in the next instant, they vanished from their spot.

When they reappeared, the sight before them was that of a detached and proud figure—the former savior now sitting alone amidst desolate land, observing the remnants of the Herrscher of Finality.

Judging by his demeanor, if undisturbed, he might sit there for an entire day, or perhaps even—for a lifetime.

However, Ana's arrival disrupted this tranquility. The distant wreckage he was observing began to reanimate as the power of the Herrscher of Finality resurfaced—all due to the presence of the new Herrscher.

With a wave of her hand, Ana effortlessly calmed these lingering forces.

"I knew you'd be here, Kevin."

"You've arrived," Kevin acknowledged, standing up and turning sideways to face Ana. His gaze held nostalgia, a hint of sorrow, and other complex emotions.

"Yes, after all, I am aware of your secret."

Kevin remained silent, merely bowing his head.

"Alright, alright, we're finally about to see her. You can temporarily set aside those responsibilities and burdens; try being a bit happier, okay? Don't let her think it's a joke."

A smile graced Ana's face. Despite embodying the Herrscher of Finality, distinctly different from Kiana's version, she still displayed the warmth and smile unique to Ana, slightly dissipating the icy aura around her.