Honkai Star Rail: I am Godzilla, domineering and rampant.

[ T / N : Sorry for the chapter mix-up. Here you go Chapter 108~]

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Could it be some exclusive technique from Luofu?

Upon hearing this, Feixiao also looked curiously at Jing Yuan, intrigued by his move.

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"Naturally, there are methods to subdue escaped convicts." Jing Yuan smiled mysteriously.

"Yanqing and Miss Yunli have also experienced them."

"Oh? That does pique this old man's interest. That girl Yunli didn't even tell me she was helping you, huh. Heh, she's grown up, knows how to lend a hand now."

Upon hearing Yunli was involved, Huaiyan chuckled.

He knew his granddaughter far too well, if she'd actually done something, she'd never stop going on about it in his ear. Since she hadn't said anything, clearly, she was deliberately keeping it from him.

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As the deepest prison realm of the Shackling Prison, Hoolay had always been held under surveillance and maintained through various spatial and mystical means. Even Judges had to be accompanied by others to patrol this level.

Now, however, the gates had been thrown wide open for this group of Borisin.

"Halt. No entry without official documents."

Several Golden Automatons blocked their path; by now, it was no longer a matter of protocol.

Their eyes fierce, sharp canine teeth began to emerge.

"Take them down! Rescue the Brood Lord!"

"For the Brood Lord!"

"A bunch of scrap metal dares to block our way!"

Those chosen to carry out this mission, the Borisin elites who followed Mok Tok, were all top warriors of their tribe.

With numerical superiority as well, they quickly destroyed all the Golden Automatons.

"You go rescue our trapped kin, come with me to save the Brood Lord!"

Mok Tok pointed to a few lagging behind, then led the rest of the Borisin directly toward a prison realm radiating an eerie green glow and ominous aura.

Faint sounds could already be heard from within.

A dog-like nose sniffed the air, the bloodline's instinct tugged at him.

"Awoo--!"

Several wolf howls rang out as two Borisin dropped to all fours and charged forward like unleashed wild hounds.

Excitement, longing, emotions hard to describe flickered across Mok Tok's face, until...

Bang!

Bang!

Two massive crashes echoed through the level. In the next second, enormous, terrifying claws burst through the fortified doors of the cell realm.

It was like venting anger, perhaps even celebrating freedom after 700 years.

Seeing claws as large as half a Borisin's body, all the Borisin present couldn't suppress their excitement.

They instinctively moved aside to clear the path.

Then, a massive figure emerged, exuding a ferocious, indescribable aura.

The Brood Lord of the Borisin. Nemesis of the Xianzhou.

Eternal enemy of the Foxians. Hoolay!

With his massive wolf head, he scanned both sides before locking eyes with Mok Tok, clearly the leader.

He stretched out a sharp claw, lowered his body, Hoolay's powerful aura hadn't weakened at all with time.

"Since the last hunt, how many times has the axis spun? Whelp of Durin! Tell me your name!"

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"Incredible. After suffering centuries of the unending torture, Hoolay still has such vigor and energy. I'd believe it if someone said he just went out for barbecue, had a drink, and came home for a nap."

Feixiao raised an eyebrow. Though she spoke jokingly, her eyes held no amusement as she stared at Hoolay on the screen.

In the past, who knows how many he had slaughtered, how many Foxians perished at his hands.

Seeing him alive and well again, as a Foxian herself, she simply couldn't smile.

Her predecessor had died in the war against the Denizens of Abundance, and the Borisin were their strongest faction, Brood Lord Hoolay most of all, burdened with immense crimes.

"Hoolay has a unique physique, almost immortal. While the Borisin require external energy, he hasn't taken in a drop of water in centuries and still exudes that aura. A true enemy of the Xianzhou. Still, even so, he cannot leave the Xianzhou."

Jing Yuan also harbored not a single shred of goodwill toward Hoolay.

Not only were the Denizens of Abundance the enemies of the Xianzhou, even on a personal level, his stance would never change.

Jiaoqiu, meanwhile, stared at the screen in a daze for a moment before shaking her head and murmuring to herself:

"Forget it. Since the Healer Lady has a way to heal the general, we can just wait a few more years."

Besides, given the current state of the Shackling Prison, if Hoolay managed to escape, it would be one of the universe's top ten impossible miracles.

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Meanwhile, in other corners of the Shackling Prison,

"Your defenses are too lax." Casually finishing off a Borisin who had shown claws, Moze calmly looked at Hanya.

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Wasn't this Judge's skin tone not supposed to look so normal?

Moze frowned with doubt.

"The Shackling Prison's defenses aren't on the surface. The real net is deeper."

Responding plainly, Hanya sent signals to other sectors.

Once learning the other areas were secure, she finally relaxed.

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"It's been so long..."

Hoolay said nothing, his chest rising and falling with each breath. All the Borisin could feel the overwhelming killing intent radiating from their Brood Lord.

The Borisin were meant to roam the stars under the gaze of the Eternal Life Sovereign, yet now they had been imprisoned for centuries, their tribe fractured and at odds.

"A bunch of foolish whelps!" Hoolay growled.

"Chief Hoolay, without your leadership, none among us had the might to unite the tribe. Only you have that strength. That's why we risked everything to rescue you!"

Lowering his head slightly, he gazed at the foxian-like Mok Tok, Hoolay nodded slightly.

"You've chosen the timing well. Whether it's the Xianzhou people or those foxians, their hearts are always full of fear. If war breaks out with Destruction, they will surely suffer heavy losses. Taking advantage of this moment, you've done well."

"Then, tell me about our current situation."

Mok Tok respectfully replied, "Lord Hoolay, in our plan, as long as we rescue you, with your power, even the Shackling Prison is no match for us. Our brethren scattered across the layers will shut down Shackling Prison, so no one outside will know what happens here. As long as we board the ship to the Jade Gate, the beastships outside can receive all of us!"

To rescue Hoolay, many Borisin were currently hiding in the starry region outside the Xianzhou.

Beastships loomed in the void. If Lord Hoolay could board one, then even if three Xianzhou ships combined forces, what difference would it make?

In the vast universe, having seized the initiative, they held the advantage in both timing and terrain.

In such haste, the Xianzhou couldn't possibly react in time!

After hearing Mok Tok's plan, Hoolay nodded slightly.

"Not bad, not bad at all. The descendants of Durin haven't forgotten how to be cunning and brave. Come, let the Xianzhou remember again the sharpness of the Borisin!"

Hearing Hoolay's words, joy overtook Mok Tok's face. He quickly nodded, took out a communicator, and contacted the brothers outside to begin the operation.

"..."

"..."

"...No response? How is that possible?"

Mok Tok looked at the communicator in his hand with surprise and doubt. It was still working just fine moments ago!

"Durin's brat, has something unexpected happened?"

"Lord Hoolay, the communicator isn't getting any response."

"…Tell me everything about how you entered the Xianzhou and got here!"

Instinctively, Hoolay sensed something was wrong.

Mok Tok also realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly recounted in detail how he infiltrated the Xianzhou, including every operation in the detention zone and the research sector.

"Fools!" As soon as he finished speaking, Hoolay shouted angrily.

"I've never sensed any changes here, let alone construction on the lower levels. The Vidyadhara and the Ten-Lords Commission always place craftsmen for safety!"

Hoolay took back what he had just said, these whelpa had completely lost the greatness they once had under his command after hundreds of years of degeneration.

They couldn't even recognize a simple baiting tactic. Or worse, they did see it but still dove headfirst into the trap, hoping to get lucky!

"Run! Get out of here!"

Throwing out those words, Hoolay darted out like a wild dog off its leash. No matter what, he had to try.

He knew the damned people of Xianzhou Luofu were definitely watching them flee, but it didn't matter. In times like this, the prey must stay calm.

He had to suppress all emotions and focus only on escape, this was the only useful thought right now!

"Lord Hoolay, that judge from earlier said the eastern path leads to safety. I dare say, that road is definitely not a way out, it's a trap laid by those deceitful Xianzhou people!"

"Eastern path…" Hoolay stopped, eyes scanning the few visible doors, then suddenly turned to look at the Borisin behind him.

"You two, pair up and go see what's behind each of these doors!"

Without hesitation, the fighters from the back acted.

The air grew heavier. Mok Tok could feel Hoolay's aura like a volcano on the verge of eruption, he kept silent under the pressure.

As time ticked by, the doors seemed like devouring black holes, and the Borisin charging toward them like fools courting death.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, there was movement at the front.

The two Borisin who went in emerged completely unharmed!

Seeing this, Hoolay didn't hesitate and quickly moved forward.

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Moments later, the group reached the upper level.

A sea of flowers stretched out, green vines decorating the area, with tendrils climbing in all directions, completely at odds with the rest of the environment.

"When did Shackling Prison get a flower field?" Hoolay signaled a Borisin to scout ahead.

As the Borisin took a step into the flower sea, the next instant, countless vines, as if summoned, surged toward him, while a visible fine pollen spread from the flowers.

"Help me…" In just a few moments, the once lively Borisin was completely devoured.

Only the faint cry for help echoed through the empty Shackling Prison.

"…Lord Hoolay." Mok Tok's eyes widened, the earlier sense of danger now confirmed.

"Go back! Take another route!" If it were just a small flower field, he might've tried to force through, but the entire area ahead was covered, except for the path they came from.

Now, they had no choice but to retreat and check the other routes.

Hoolay knew very well that every second wasted at such a critical time posed a major risk.

But the threat ahead forced him to take it seriously. Fortunately, this time, the only thing blocking the path was a Automaton, just a mechanical lifeform, easy to tear apart!

"We finally made it up. What the hell is going on in this upper level?"

This Shackling Prison wasn't the same as it had been hundreds of years ago when he last came.

So many strange things, unheard of!

Where had these cunning Xianzhou people gotten them?

"Ah, finally you're here. I've waited so long the flowers have withered."

Just as the few remaining Borisin were cautiously moving forward, a childish voice rang out.

At the same time, the heavy stone gate opened with a rumble, and two figures appeared before them, a short boy surrounded by flying swords, and a girl gripping a skewer in one hand and carrying a heavy sword on her back.

"Is there no one left in Luofu? Sending two little brats to stop me?" Hoolay roared angrily.

But Yanqing and Yunli ignored him. It was clearly a feigned fury. They had heard of Brood Lord Hoolay's reputation and cunning personality countless times over the past few days, how could they fall for it?

Seeing that the two didn't take the bait, Hoolay's expression darkened slightly.

Are today's brats all this shrewd?

Back when he still led his clansmen on hunts, youngsters of this age would charge at him in rage after just a few words.

"You big dumb wolf, if you don't hurry, it'll be too late! Don't say I didn't warn you, the Vanquishing General, Divine Foresight General, and General Huaiyan , all three Arbiter-Generals are in Luofu right now. If you don't speed up, you won't even get the chance to leave, unless... you're planning to fight three-on-one?"

Yunli laughed mockingly.

She made no effort to hide her contempt for Hoolay.

"Lord Hoolay, what she says might actually be true. What do you think?" Mok Tok asked grimly, looking up.

"Treacherous brats!" Without warning, Hoolay suddenly charged at the two.

Despite having not moved for centuries, his body still carried tremendous power. The expressions of those present changed dramatically.

His overwhelming aura made the previously relaxed duo instantly tense, gripping their weapons tightly, eyes locked on Hoolay's every move.

They couldn't stop him. Even if the two of them worked together, they couldn't stop him!

Was this the War Lord of the Borisin who had once been easily captured by the Luofu's former Swordmaster? Then just how powerful was that Swordmaster?

Just as Hoolay was about to burst through the gate and strike at Yanqing and Yunli, a mysterious pulling force suddenly yanked him back!

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

Familiar vines surged in from all directions, cracks in the bricks, walls, places that seemed impossible. Thick vines appeared everywhere. Before Hoolay could react, countless vines slithered around his body like dragons.

To his horror, Hoolay realized these vines were absorbing his strength!

More precisely, they were devouring the flesh and blood of the Borisin!

These cursed things were carnivorous!

Thanks to his nearly immortal vitality, he wasn't instantly devoured like the previous Borisin. But he could feel it, he could no longer lift his arms. His legs had gone numb.

Except for his exposed head, the rest of his body had no strength left!

"What... the hell is this thing!!"

Struggling to turn his head, Hoolay was shocked to find that his body was completely enveloped in a monstrous cocoon!

After a few spasms, it went still. Soon after, the vines unraveled and slithered toward him, while the other Borisin who had been released were nowhere to be found!

In that moment, he understood. These cursed things were truly lethal!

He had seen one of his kin get entangled earlier, but never imagined these vines could trap him forever. He just didn't want to waste time.

But now... feeling the numbness in his limbs, a rising terror filled Hoolay's heart.

His strength, there was no way to summon it!

"What the hell is this thing?"

Even Yunli's hair stood on end as she watched, chills running down her spine. Yanqing didn't look any better.

They knew these things could restrain enemies, but never imagined they could do this.

"Eww, Jing Yuan, where on earth did you get all this freaky stuff? It's terrifying!"

On Yunli's right, from behind a passage, Feixiao frowned deeply.

Such eerie things... she instinctively curled her fingers around her spear.

Huaiyan also cast a wary look at Jing Yuan. Such sinister things weren't meant to be trifled with.

When Hoolay had reached the third underground level, the three Arbiter-Generals had already arrived beside Yanqing and Yunli.

No matter what, they would never let their precious little ones face a monster like Hoolay alone.

For three Arbiter-Generals to let a sealed-for-centuries Hoolay run rampant would be the height of absurdity.

Hearing Feixiao and Huaiyan's remarks, the two also looked curiously at Jing Yuan, waiting for an explanation.

"You're overthinking it. Do you take me for someone so reckless? Besides, this isn't anything evil. These are rare plants collected by the Lingsha from the Scalegorge Waterscape. They're plants influenced by Godzilla."

Jing Yuan explained helplessly.

"Exactly. I worked so hard to cultivate these," a voice chimed in with a smile. Lingsha approached gracefully, a smile on her lips.

"Haha, no wonder there's such a majestic aura. So it's flora nurtured around Godzilla. That explains it." Huaiyan chuckled.

As for the previous suspicion toward the vines...

What suspicion? The Divine Foresight General is upright and honorable! I support him wholeheartedly!

"You filthy beast! Treacherous brats!"

Before anyone could speak further, Hoolay's roar echoed through the entire Shackling Prison, adding another layer of eerie dread to this already deathly place.