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

Watching the beast ship rise into the sky and disappear, the Borisin Chieftain's face showed no joy.

"Just a bunch of muscle-brained brutes daring to be so arrogant, no wonder they ended up like this."

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The Borisin came quickly and left just as quickly.

Already under the watchful eyes of many forces, how would they dare to linger?

Watching the direction in which the beast ship disappeared, one of the three people standing at the front showed a look of disdain.

"Borisin… said to be civilized, but in essence they're just uncivilized beasts. If it weren't for the fact that we still have use for them right now, I wouldn't even meet with such savages."

"Enough, say no more. We should be going as well. If today's matter gets out, the situation will no longer be in our control."

The Vidyadhara leading the group interrupted in a deep voice.

Glancing back at those present, another person next to the Vidyadhara Elder said gravely:

"We were already expelled from the Intelligentsia Guild because of that incident, and the IPC will never take us in. After all, merchants are best at weighing value. Only when these Borisin stir the waters will there be a path for us to walk!"

The Intelligentsia Guild was established with The IPC's backing. Though many members had joined from outside, the scholars taken in by the Society looked down on The IPC's orders and focused solely on their own research projects. But in the end, it was still IPC-funded.

Last time, it should have been over after handing over a few pawns, but who could have predicted that something even bigger would happen afterward!

If it had just been the appearance of the Aeon of Joy, that would've been one thing, but even the Amber Lord appeared!

This directly caused The IPC, from top to bottom, to go on full alert. Regardless of whether it was the high level employees of the IPC or the higher levels of the Intelligentsia Guild, everyone connected was implicated.

The serious ones were punished outright, those on the fringes were expelled and never rehired.

One detail shocked Jade and Topaz, who had been following the matter: the head of the Technology Department, Yabuli, had not been involved at all.

In her words: "To make an enemy of a powerful being whose depths are unknown, the Technology Department has no such leisure."

No matter how greedy The IPC might be, as long as it was high-level management, they would never underestimate such a source of strength.

This resulted in Godzilla, who had made the Amber Lord appear and provide the beast with path energy, seeing his position in The IPC skyrocket.

If not for the fact that Godzilla was a beast and not human, The IPC might have either granted him a seat on the board or opened a whole new department in name, but in reality for worship.

After all, this situation was unlike the usual. Who else could draw the attention of three Aeons in succession, each time bestowing path power sufficient to be promoted to an Emanator? The IPC could offer the same treatment for such a feat.

It was just a pity that the upper echelons' plan to invite Godzilla to Pier Point fell through. Even so, Godzilla's unshakable position within The IPC was now a fact.

With an aging posture, eyes shimmering with light, a shooting star streaked overhead. Reflected in the glass of the spacecraft, the figure following behind also appeared in his gaze.

"I don't mind for myself, but these youngsters are still so young. If they were to lose their lives following me in vain, I would never be at peace in my heart."

...

"In that case, the map and the retreat routes are all ready. It's time to welcome back our war chief!"

The countless Borisin, with fangs and claws bared, murderous intent spreading wantonly, stood in ranks, eyes glowing red.

Just waiting for the leaders on the stage to give the order, they would tear apart those hypocrites with their claws and fangs!

"Heh heh, I must drink more of that fox scum's blood and make them remember what their master looks like!"

"Don't underestimate the enemy. Although most of the Xianzhou people are weak and feeble, there are always great foes appearing. Moreover, we've been fighting them for thousands of years, no one knows how many sharp-clawed offspring they've raised in these years!"

Especially after the Xianzhou Alliance recovered in recent years, they began pursuing the Borisin more fiercely. The recent prison break had only poured more diesel onto the fire, making it possible for Xianzhou pursuit forces to arrive at any moment.

Even if they didn't, the Borisin packs were now exhausted, while the enemy was in their prime. No matter how you looked at it, the two sides were not equal.

Their greatest goal this time was to rescue Hoolay , nothing else mattered. Even if all these elite forces were lost in the Xianzhou, as long as Hoolay returned, it would all be worth it!

For the sake of this victory, they even…

Turned their eyes toward those gray, murky beads, the destructive aura within them enough to make one's heart tremble.

Even the Borisin could not withstand such intense destructive power.

"Blood Pills!"

...

Time flew by, and there was an hour and a half left until the start of the Xianzhou Luofu Luminary Wardance.

The visitors and other Xianzhou natives had arrived early at the arena.

"Welcome, everyone."

Seeing the Astral Express Crew arrive, Yanqing clasped his hands in greeting.

"Didn't you say no one could board the ship before the Luminary Wardance started? Doesn't this count as going through the back door?"

Looking at Yanqing, Stelle asked righteously in jest.

The corner of his eye twitched, and Yanqing replied helplessly:

"I'm not only the defender in this Luminary Wardance, but also a Cloud Knight lieutenant. Boarding early is to check whether the Skysplitter has any suspicious traces."

In simple terms, he'd been roped into doing odd jobs.

Yanqing knew the three generals had many arrangements to make, and if they wanted to carry them out without attracting more attention, they obviously didn't have enough manpower.

So, as Luofu's defender and a Cloud Knight lieutenant, he got pulled in.

As the general had said:

"If it weren't for the fact that the Luminary Wardance is about to start and the Astral Express crew are important guests of Luofu, I'd really want to make use of this special squad."

"Um, since outsiders aren't supposed to come up here right now… isn't it a bit inappropriate for me to be here?" Firefly asked softly.

"Hmm? Miss Firefly, you don't need to worry. You're also a guest of Luofu. Besides, there's no one else here right now. Worst case… if we're caught, just say you're a new Cloud Knight recruit, it's fine."

Yanqing said with a light smile.

"Sigh, speaking of recruits, we've been standing here for who knows how long. Can you even understand what it feels to do real work?"

Just then, a voice full of resentment came from the side.

Sushang's fatigue was obvious at a glance, the dark circles under her eyes almost impossible to hide.

"Uh… Sushang, what happened to you?" March 7th's lips twitched slightly as she asked cautiously.

"Ah, it's all because of Guinaifen. She ran over to my place last night and stayed excited the whole time. When she found out I was going to be on duty aboard the Skysplitter, she begged me to get her a good spot, saying she wanted to do a grand livestream."

Hearing Sushang's story and looking at her current state, the others were genuinely shocked.

This was working at the cost of one's life!

"Miss Guinaifen wanting to livestream is fine. The Xianzhou doesn't really care who streams such events, but it's best not to exaggerate, or else the Divination Commission might pay a visit."

Yanqing reminded them.

After all, Guinaifen… was a streamer. Although he knew the girl who once swallowed his sword was a straightforward person, as a Cloud Knight lieutenant he still felt the need to point out such small details.

Nodding groggily, Sushang promised Yanqing she'd pass on the warning.

"It's a pity Uncle Yang and Sister Himeko are busy, no idea where they went. Sigh, they're going to miss such a lively scene."

March 7th shook her head with a sigh.

"This is the adult world, huh." Stelle put her hands on her hips and sighed in solidarity for the two.

After all, she was still a long way from adulthood, no rush, hehe.

Still… what were Himeko and the others up to? Another Phantylia crisis?

"Yo, everyone's here already? Couldn't wait, huh?"

"Yunli!"

Yunli, carrying her sword on her back, stood tall and confident, her gaze brimming with self-assurance.

"You're here early too, Yunli," March 7th said with a smile.

"Yeah. If I wasn't, some people might think I was scared of them." Yunli crossed his arms and glanced at Yanqing.

"Heh, swordsmanship can only be proven in a real match. Today will be the true test of our training!"

"I was thinking the same!"

Sword against sword.

One was the young prodigy of the Luofu, the other a peerless warrior from the Yaoqing ship.

Same age, same youthful pride, when they met, there was bound to be a clash.

In the past, their matches had been more like sparring for mutual growth. But today's match would be the real showdown!

"Uh… the air keeps going hot and cold. Hiss~" March 7th shivered, hugging her shoulders.

If she stepped between these two right now, would they turn her into minced meat…?

...

Scalegorge Waterscape.

Once filled with the breath of life, the Scalegorge Waterscape now bore traces of technology.

A massive screen, hundred meters long, sixty meters wide, using the Luofu's top technology, with crystal-clear visuals and superb sound quality. The handiwork of the Artisan Commission, craftsmanship at its finest!

"This was built by the artisans of the Artisan Commission, with assistance from Miss Serval of Jarilo-VI, specially made for broadcasting the Luminary Wardance." Xueyi and Hanya stood before Godzilla, introducing the custom-made broadcast device.

How could such an event be held without Godzilla's participation? But due to his enormous size, he wasn't able to attend in person and also there was the pressure just from being near Godzilla.

Not everyone could withstand the constant, overwhelming aura radiating from him, this was already him holding back. If he didn't, even Xianzhou natives wouldn't last long in that pressure.

Not every healer in the Alchemy Commission was the Healer Lady after all!

Godzilla sat up, curiously examining the custom-made "color TV" in front of him, tapping it here and there with the tip of his tail.

Clang, clang, making the two below worry that he might accidentally snap the carefully crafted device in half.

He wasn't particularly interested in the Luminary Wardance itself, but since the entertainment had been brought to him, there was no reason not to watch.

Besides, the feeling was strangely amusing, like watching wrestling matches on TV but between small insects or beetles.

Watching ants brawl wasn't the worst pastime.

As for why Hanya and Xueyi came to the Scalegorge Waterscape instead of the competition venue, firstly, Xueyi wasn't comfortable in noisy crowds; as a judge of the Ten-Lords Commission, such settings weren't to her taste.

Secondly, although Hanya had just achieved partial resurrection, she didn't want to watch without her sister, so she accompanied her here.

"There's still some time before the Luminary Wardance begins, so please be patient,"

Hanya said, looking up.

Godzilla didn't mind, what the Xianzhou called "a while" was shorter than his naps.

...

Meanwhile, in the Shackling Prison.

Heavy breathing filled the deepest, most haunting part of the prison, making it seem like a hellscape on earth, enough to make one's scalp tingle.

"So it's you this time. If I remember right… you're the current General of the Luofu, aren't you? I feel like I've seen you somewhere before… ah, yes, in the hunt of my memory, I saw you. Heh… I didn't expect that the arrogant whelp from back then would end up the General of the Xianzhou."

Hoolay's massive body was bound by countless vines, only his head exposed. Yet even so, his ferocious aura did not diminish, as if he could break free at any moment.

But Jing Yuan knew this was only an illusion. He had tested those vines, they drained the strength of anything they bound, feeding on it. Though Hoolay was no ordinary being, seven hundred years plus these modified vines had still taken their toll.

At least in terms of stamina, without any supply, it was hard for him to fight against these seemingly endless vines.

"Speak, is it that you want to take my marrow again this time? Or have you come up with a new method?"

Hoolay was not surprised that the people of the Xianzhou had come. In the seven hundred years, he didn't know how many times Foxians had shown up, and every time it was to extract his marrow.

The purpose… naturally was to break the curse-like Moon Rage that afflicted them!

Moon Rage, a blessing to wolves, a curse to Foxians.

For Foxians who lacked the regenerative ability of the Borisin, Moon Rage was indeed a curse, one that had plagued them for thousands of years!

Any fox who suffered from Moon Rage would only have their body torn apart again and again in each episode, and in the end, their death was either under the sharp claws and fangs of the Borisin or by being torn limb from limb!

Of course, some who came also wanted to obtain his power, which was different from that of ordinary Borisin.

Unfortunately, these weaklings had found nothing at all up to now.

"Seven hundred years without stretching your muscles, and now bound by these cloud-patterned vines that drain your strength, the fact that you can still be this spirited is not something certain people want to see."

Jing Yuan slightly raised his head, facing the warship before him.

"So, can you tell me, Hoolay, why they can't forget you?"

…

The movements of the Borisin could not escape Jing Yuan's notice, after all, they were once a race that hunted the Xianzhou people, and his mortal enemies. Jing Yuan could find answers for most of the Borisin' behaviors, except for their recent actions.

In order to rescue Hoolay, they seemed willing to risk everything.

The Borisin brought by Mok Tok before had been elites among the Borisin spawn.

And according to intelligence, a large number of Borisin spawn were still gathering, also elites.

Clearly, the other side was thinking "succeed or perish."

After all, as the Xianzhou repeatedly swept through the Borisin hunting packs, these already struggling Borisin were nearing their end.

A desperate gamble was only to be expected.

Only one thing left Jing Yuan, and others who wished to know the truth, puzzled.

What exactly could make the Borisin so fixated on Hoolay?

Combining Hoolay's recovery and survival abilities, which differed from ordinary Borisin, Jing Yuan faintly realized something.

"… Heh heh heh, hahahaha! Hahahaha!"

Hearing Jing Yuan's question, Hoolay could not restrain his loud laughter, a laughter mixed with the unwillingness and rage of the countless souls he had hunted across many worlds, but all of it was smothered within that laughter.

Jing Yuan stood still, hands clasped behind his back, quietly waiting for Hoolay's laughter to fade.

After a long while, Hoolay gradually stopped laughing, his beast-like eyes staring tightly at Jing Yuan.

"This is a secret, a secret about the Borisin. I don't mind telling you, and I don't mind letting your Xianzhou know, but… all of it must be with that foxian general present. As long as she is here, I will tell you."

…

Jing Yuan left.

He left with doubt in his chest.

Hoolay's words were interesting.

The part that caught his attention, without a doubt, was the last sentence.

Only if Feixiao was present would he reveal the secret.

What kind of secret required Feixiao to be there?

It wasn't hard to guess, considering the Borisin' domineering survival habits, and the only commonality between Feixiao and Hoolay: bloodline.

Foxians and Borisin, strictly speaking, came from the same origin.

Though their appearances differed greatly, at the genetic level, there was no difference between them.

Clearly, Hoolay's unusual nature came from that special trait.

Though he hadn't directly asked, Jing Yuan had already found the crux of the issue, which Hoolay had deliberately led him to.

Of course, if he couldn't even guess this much… then Hoolay would have to doubt just what sort of path this general had taken to reach his position.

…

As Jing Yuan left, the prison fell silent once more.

After a long time, within the prison's inner domain, Hoolay let out a sound, half like a sigh, half like a hunter's howl before the chase.

The decline of the Borisin hunting packs was far beyond his expectations.

The inheritance of the Borisin required the 'bloodline,' but the war chief's decisions were a matter of great importance to all Borisin.

Even if he was gone, even if the 'bloodline' was gone, the Borisin should have still maintained order as per tradition.

After that, whether to rescue him' or to leave him and continue pondering the hunting packs' path to survival, were both choices.

But they disappointed him.

According to Mok Tok, after his absence, the Borisin fell apart, splintered into pieces.

Even with the great enemy of the Xianzhou Alliance before them, they still fought among themselves!

Fools!

They poured their cunning and cruelty onto their own kin, yet when pursued by the enemy, they tucked their tails and fled, the Borisin's courage was nearly gone!