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Chapter 89: Conversing Freely with Jingliu
🕑 Added 2025-05-07 08:58:42 +0000 UTCIn the following days, Jingliu began calling for reinforcements.
The prestige of an Emanator carried considerable weight, and the Galaxy Rangers were all righteous souls who detested evil. Hearing there was a chance to confront a Destruction Eminence directly, they enthusiastically answered Jingliu's summons.
In a short time, a force of nearly a hundred was assembled.
Don't underestimate this hundred-strong group. The cosmos is fraught with peril—to meddle in others' affairs as vigilantes, punishing evil and upholding justice, one needed sufficient strength or death would be inevitable.
Every veteran Ranger who had survived this long possessed unique skills, their combat prowess comparable to the Cloud Knights' finest.
Soon after, Igor returned to Jarilo-VI with this formidable reinforcement.
With Lan's gaze now favoring the Galaxy Rangers more, they had indirectly received a boost. Moreover, these individuals were already exceptional—almost all were battle-hardened veterans.
Especially among them was Jingliu, an Emanator of The Hunt. A single sword stroke from her could clear an entire battlefield, from Doomsday Beasts to Voidrangers, all wiped out in one sweep—a true equality of annihilation.
With the addition of these powerful allies, the tide of battle turned almost instantly.
Within days, Jarilo-VI had reclaimed all lost territory, driving the Antimatter Legion from the planet.
The mastermind behind this, "Collapse," could no longer sit still.
He had originally treated the conquest of Jarilo-VI as a sandbox game, gradually increasing the Antimatter Legion's pressure to observe, like watching ants, the peculiarities of the civilization built by the Architects.
But Jarilo-VI refused to play by the rules—not only did they "cheat" by calling for help, but the reinforcements they summoned were the most troublesome group in the cosmos: the Galaxy Rangers. Even worse, among them was actually a Hunt Emanator!?
"Collapse" now wanted to grab the Architects by their collars and scream: Are you fcking kidding me!?*
"Collapse" was furious, but he remained cautious, not immediately revealing himself. He allowed the Galaxy Rangers to rout his Antimatter Legion, even watching indifferently as they were completely driven from the planet.
Only after days of careful observation, confirming that the opposition had only one Emanator-level combatant, did "Collapse" finally make his grand appearance.
Every support dreams of dealing damage. The moment "Collapse" appeared, he exchanged barely a few words with Jingliu before their disagreement escalated into an immediate battle. The Antimatter Legion accompanying him charged at the Galaxy Rangers.
As the fight dragged on, "Collapse" frustratingly realized he might actually be outmatched. Like Phantylia, he was more of a strategist—his combat ability ranked at the bottom among the Destruction Eminences. How could he compare to Jingliu, who bore the bearing of a Sword Champion?
"Collapse" began contemplating retreat.
But as it turned out, losing focus in battle could be fatal.
Distracting oneself against a sword prodigy like Jingliu was practically suicide. Seizing the opportunity, Jingliu launched a fierce assault, forcing "Collapse" into desperate evasion, leaving him in utter disarray.
You, the ever-patient ambusher, instantly seized this perfect opportunity to strike, appearing behind "Collapse" without warning.
You stripped his Authority over the Path of Destruction, poisoned him to weaken him further—all in one smooth motion.
Then, a golden Buddha manifested, countless golden fists raining down like a storm, reducing "Collapse" to fragments in an instant.
"Collapse" had been obliterated in seconds.
This outcome was hardly surprising. Your strength ranked among the top three Emanators, you had ambushed him from behind, and you had stacked numerous debuffs on him.
With the Destruction Eminence gone, the remaining Antimatter Legion was swiftly cleaned up without issue.
To minimize Nanook's reaction time, the moment you slew "Collapse," you immediately began plundering his Authority over the Path of Destruction right on the battlefield.
You acted swiftly, but Nanook's response was just as quick. Sensing the anomaly, he began contesting the Authority from afar.
In the end, you only managed to secure 40% of the Path of Destruction's Authority.
Nanook, now wary of you, refused to appoint any more Emanators. Including Phantylia, there were only two remaining Destruction Eminences left to target.
If even after killing "Iron Tomb," you still couldn't gather 50% of the Path's Authority... Your eyes flickered, expression darkening. Then don't blame me for being ruthless!
To express their gratitude for you, Jingliu, and the Galaxy Rangers saving Jarilo-VI, the Architects held a grand celebration and even erected massive statues in your likenesses.
Huh? They built statues?
Solon rubbed the tip of his nose.
Thankfully, this was just a simulation. If the Astral Express crew and the Stellaron-hunters saw these statues in the future, it'd be downright embarrassing.
Solon still retained some modern sensibilities—the idea of living people having statues erected in their honor felt... weird.
[Late at night, you stood alone atop the city's tallest structure. Below, the crowd reveled in joyous celebration—tonight would clearly be a sleepless one.]
[You had always considered yourself a ruthless opportunist. Being a savior—a planetary savior, no less—and being thanked by countless people felt strange and unfamiliar, leaving you uneasy. That was why you had retreated here.]
[This spot was perfect. The air was fresh, the view expansive. You could still hear the festivities below, giving you a sense of participation, yet without being disturbed.]
[A figure, luminous as moonlight, appeared soundlessly beside you.]
[Jingliu's cool voice spoke at your side:
"Hiding up here? Why not join the drinking below?"]
[You shrugged but didn't turn your head, offering a casual excuse.
"I don't care for crowded places."]
[Jingliu arched an eyebrow.
"Oh? Neither do I—too noisy. Sitting with two or three close friends for a drink is more than enough."]
[As she spoke, she tossed you a bottle of liquor.
"Drink up. This is your victory too—you should at least savor the atmosphere."]
[You wanted to tell her that the two of you weren't the same—you didn't need any friends at all.]
[But you caught the bottle anyway, uncorked it, and took a hearty swig.]
[That night, the two of you talked at length. Jingliu shared amusing tales from her time as a Galaxy Ranger. You recounted some of your experiences training under your master.]
[For the first time, you spent an extended period alone with a woman without any romantic undertones.]
[The next morning, you and Jingliu parted like old friends. You returned to the Xianzhou, while she continued her righteous travels across the galaxy.]
[Not long after your return to the Xianzhou, an unexpected visitor came knocking.]
