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

As the protector of the ecological balance, Godzilla instinctively despised that heart in Hoolay's hand.

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Hoolay's consciousness which had always been strong, only gradually weakening, making him realize that he was only a short time away from complete death.

When Mok Tok came to him to speak about the changes in the Borisin after his departure, Hoolay knew that even if he managed to return successfully, it would be of no use.

The Hunt's Lux arrows were always ready to be drawn, aimed at the forces of the Denizens of Abundance, or more precisely the weakened Borisin

Under the relentless advance of the Xianzhou Alliance, unless the Borisin escaped to a star region where no one but the Borisin could survive, the Cloud Knights that followed would swallow them whole.

Especially now, when these fools were sending the Borisin's elites one after another to their deaths.

But none of that mattered.

He would plant the seed; then they would only need to wait for the Aeon of Abundance to bestow Their great power so that this seed can take root and sprout.

Hoolay was certain that the Xianzhou people could not resist this temptation, especially the foxians.

Even though the three races of the Xianzhou Alliance had sworn oaths that made life very comfortable for them, the ever-present threat still hung above their heads.

Only by grasping power could they escape it all, and this was the "gift" he had prepared for Feixiao, a bequest from himself, former War Chief.

"Become the new War Chief. Whether you annihilate the Borisin entirely or turn them into vassals of the Xianzhou Alliance, now, all of it lies in your hands, Feixiao."

As the final word fell, the Lupitoxin conjured by the Hoolay completely dissipated.

The Crimson Moon, radiating a strange and seductive glow, hung in the open space, its red light rendering Feixiao silent.

There was none of the satisfaction that should have come from Hoolay's death.

Or rather, this fellow died far too willingly, as if death had always been the ending he had reserved for himself.

"Huff-" Letting out a long breath, Feixiao closed her eyes, knowing that by now the connection between Hoolay and the heart had already been severed.

...

After Feixiao and Hoolay's battle reached the Scalegorge Waterscape, Huaiyan went to the Shackling Prison to temporarily quell the disturbance, then caught up with Jing Yuan, and together they rushed to the battlefield.

And then… they saw the scene before them.

Hoolay dug out the heart that had carried the War Chief's legacy for nearly a thousand years, the voice of temptation flowing endlessly.

Looking at Hoolay's body, the two couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. This news from Hoolay really was a massive bombshell.

For now, they set aside those troubling thoughts. Jing Yuan tilted his head back and smiled faintly.

"This time, many thanks to Brother Godzilla for lending your strength and cutting down a great enemy of the Alliance."

No matter what, Hoolay's dying was a fact.

Although his passing was certain to stir great waves in the Alliance, for now, this was Xianzhou Luofu, Jing Yuan's turf. The later troubles could be handled later.

"This 'Crimson Moon' should by rights be considered spoils of war, but its significance to the Alliance is extraordinary. I wonder if you could part with it?"

Hearing this, Godzilla looked at the Crimson Moon with undisguised distaste.

This thing might be a treasure to others, but to him, even if it were given for free, it would be a burden.

For him, after swatting that wolf pup, the next step would have been swatting it.

Still, since Jing Yuan had spoken, it wasn't impossible to give it to him…

The next second, his tail slowly stretched forward, gesturing a number to Jing Yuan.

"If I keep giving them everything, those old artisans will tear my Seat of Divine Foresight apart," Jing Yuan said helplessly.

"Haha! The dignified Divine Foresight General can't even spare a little toll money?" Feixiao laughed loudly at Jing Yuan's expression, then straightened her back.

"I'll speak on behalf of Jiaoqiu, other than the necessary replenishment of weapons, send all the rest over!"

"Wait! Why Jiaoqiu?!" Jing Yuan's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Because all of Yaoqing knows Jiaoqiu is my aide," Feixiao said as if it were perfectly natural.

She certainly didn't want to be surrounded by the Crafts Commission's artisans again.

No one knew what methods those artisans had used, but somehow they had scared the two generals.

Faced with a group of people they couldn't use violence against, whose skills were priceless treasures of the Xianzhou, both Feixiao and Jing Yuan were scolded as if Qingque caught slacking off by the Master Diviner herself.

Thinking of that scene, Feixiao shuddered involuntarily.

Jing Yuan fell into thought.

It seemed, perhaps, no probably, that there really wasn't anyone in Luofu who could use his orders to requisition an entire warehouse…

Looks like it was time to hire a proxy, ah no, a team to handle specialized procurement duties.

Godzilla's distaste for the Crimson Moon was blatant, and Jing Yuan had no doubt that after dealing with Hoolay, he would have smashed it with a single swing of his tail.

He wasn't sure whether such a mythical treasure would still be usable after being flattened.

But precisely because of Godzilla's reaction, Jing Yuan felt more inclined to claim the Crimson Moon.

Had Godzilla shown even the slightest interest in it, Jing Yuan wouldn't have had the slightest thought of taking it.

That way, when reporting to the Alliance, things would be much easier, Want it? Sure, head to the Scalegorge Waterscape entrance and I'll open it for you. If Godzilla isn't on the Xianzhou, I can even provide a ship and star charts to Jarilo or Penacony.

The foxians had long been tormented by Moon Rage.

If a way to break it could be researched from this, it would undoubtedly be a great contribution to the Xianzhou.

Feixiao's Moon Rage could be cured once Bailu matured, but for many other foxians, the threat was constant, and whether they could survive until then was uncertain.

Just as Jing Yuan was about to pocket it, Huaiyan suddenly spoke.

"General Jing Yuan, to just take it back like this… it feels a bit… improper…"

Huaiyan had no illusions about the Alliance council members. Having lived this long, he had seen too many fight for power and profit, and too many geniuses commit atrocities in the pursuit of greater strength.

He did not know much the Crimson Moon, but even the slightest chance that it could help, would draw a flood of those seeking power or a cure for Moon Rage.

The key was, this pressure would come from within, guarding against enemies was easy, but it is the traitor inside that is hardest to guard against.

Huaiyan knew this well. "Oh? Then, Elder Yan, what is your opinion?"

Huaiyan shifted his gaze to Feixiao and spoke: "Feixiao, if possible, this old man thinks you can take the Crimson Moon."

"Huh?! Me?" Feixiao stood there in a daze, pointing to herself with her right index finger, her face full of question marks.

Jing Yuan nodded slightly, not denying it. In fact, at a certain moment, Huaiyan's idea had also been his.

"If this Crimson Moon is really brought back, with those stupid peoples' temperament, they will stop at nothing to seize it. The only result will be irreparable cracks in the alliance."

"If the alliance questions us afterward, this old man can take full responsibility."

A powerful aura suddenly emanated from Huaiyan. Don't underestimate a general skilled in craftsmanship, he's still a general!

When he was a general, Jing Yuan didn't even know where he was, probably playing some swordsman game!

If there really were any follow-up troubles, Huaiyan wouldn't mind letting those people learn what an old general's connections mean!

Feixiao looked at the Crimson Moon in silence.

She could feel the power emanating from it, and she could also feel her own body yearning for that power.

Her battle instincts told her there was nothing wrong with this Crimson Moon, there might be a brief surge of uncontrollable power, but nothing unmanageable.

As for whether Hoolay had planted a trap in it… based on Feixiao's experience shadowing him the whole time, he hadn't had the chance.

But there was another reason behind Huaiyan's proposal… On the scene, Feixiao was the only Foxian.

"Haha, saying it so high-sounding, aren't you just trying to keep this power in your hands? Don't you feel disgusted pretending to be a good person?"

Just then, the long forgotten Preceptor Ran climbed out of the tree and struggled to his feet. The Vidyadhara's recovery allowed him to survive Hoolay's earlier attack, which had no killing intent, and overhear their conversation.

"Preceptor, this matter is not something the Vidyadhara should get involved in," Lingsha warned.

"Heh, of course I know. The three generals are so refined, just a few words and you've already divided the relic of one of the Xianzhou's great enemies. I am impressed. Why not take advantage of all the generals being here and submit a petition to the alliance to convict me?" Ran, though in a pitiful state, smiled with wild abandon.

Feeling he had caught a hold over them, he was very pleased with himself.

"Of course, you could also kill me now, just do it in front of the three generals and the Xianzhou would be tearing up its oath with the Vidyadhara."

This was Ran's trump card. To judge a Vidyadhara Preceptor, a public trial by the Six Charioteers was required.

If he were to die here in the Scalegorge Waterscape, the holy land of the Vidyadhara, no matter the truth, the fact would be that he died.

Whether the Vidyadhara from the other Xianzhou ships cursed them openly or admired them in secret, they would use all their strength to uncover the cause of his death.

Not just the Vidyadhara, the Xianzhou Natives, the Foxians, everyone would do the same.

Because this would shatter the oath between the Xianzhou and the Vidyadhara!

It would mean that the oath uniting the three races since ancient times was no longer unbreakable!

The final result would only be mutual suspicion, fragmentation, and collapse. No general could bear that responsibility, not even the marshal!

"Hahaha, hahahaha!"

Bang!

Before Ran could continue his arrogance, a familiar spear pierced his chest. In the blink of an eye, he was sent flying, smashing a deeper pit exactly where Hoolay had knocked him earlier.

Under everyone's gaze, Dan Heng calmly withdrew his throwing hand: "I am a Nameless of the Astral Express, your alliance matters have nothing to do with me."

Xueyi, Hanya, and Huohuo, who had just arrived nearby, froze at the scene.

By the way, Huohuo had been dragged along by Tail.

The reason was simple: "That damned place doesn't need a coward like you right now. What's the point of hiding there instead of enjoying life? Hurry up before you annoy me."

That was the original wording. Huohuo had no reply to Tail's scolding, so she just brought him to the Scalegorge Waterscape.

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"You came just in time. Please imprison him in the Shackling Prison, I'll come later," Jing Yuan said to Xueyi's group with a smile, pointing at Ran, who had passed out.

Xueyi nodded and immediately ordered two Cloud Knights to carry Ran away.

The Ten-Lords Commission holds a position above the other Six Charioteers, its authority isn't hindered even by divine influence.

As a judge, imprisoning a Vidyadhara Preceptor was no problem for Xueyi.

After all, the former Vidyadhara High Elder Dan Feng nearby had also been locked up in the Shackling Prison before.

Once the irrelevant people were gone, the group resumed their earlier discussion.

"All right, I'll take on this power," Feixiao said with a light laugh.

She was never the type to hesitate.

"But I'll warn you now, this thing probably has some power-enhancing effect. If I lose control, make sure to knock me back to my senses."

When she finished, her eyes sharpened.

The next second, a the silhouette of a massive beast appeared behind her, cold and imposing.

In a flash, it came before the Crimson Moon, jaws wide, and swallowed it whole.

Godzilla looked at Feixiao curiously.

Jing Yuan and Huaiyan's expressions grew serious.

Bang!

After a few moments of calm, a surge of immense power carrying boundless killing intent erupted!

The power inherited from the Crimson Moon's Warlords, merged with Feixiao's own power, formed an overwhelming aura!

Pure! Terrifying!

Huaiyan and Jing Yuan faced each other sternly. They were already prepared to make a move.

One had to admit, although Hoolay was an enemy, his personality meant he wouldn't meddle in this matter after seeing through the Borisin's fate, besides, he didn't have the time anyway.

Although he didn't interfere, the overwhelming killing intent accumulated in the Crimson Moon still briefly trapped Feixiao. She only needed a little time to recover, just a little time…

"Bang!" The pitch-black giant wall closed in, and before Feixiao, whose eyes were glowing red, could act, with a loud crash she received the same treatment as Hoolay and Ren.

Contributing to human shaped artwork on trees.

The three of them stared straight at Feixiao in the pit, whose eyes were faintly spinning in circles, like a Godzilla with his tail pulled back in embarrassment.

Alright then, no need to worry anymore.

"Huff~~" Godzilla snorted a breath carrying sparks, glancing sideways at the people.

On his turf, such arrogant guys were not allowed!

As for that Preceptor just now… he hadn't listened to a single word that strange Vidyadhara said.

Besides, such a weak creature, he was too lazy to even bother.

If Godzilla had to act for every little thing, he'd never have the chance to lie on his gemstone bed and sleep.

By the way, at present, unless he recklessly absorbed energy beyond his tolerance, most of those ores barely improved him at all.

It wasn't useless, but compared to a sudden short-term surge, this power required patient grinding.

Right now, his main purpose for these gems was simply… shiny, sparkly, he liked them.

"Hiss, ah, that hurts so much, feels like it's going to break."

At that moment, Feixiao regained consciousness, rubbing at the source of her pain… completely at a loss for what to do.

Feixiao glared at the three standing at the pit's edge and said irritably, "You guys really went all out, huh!?"

Hearing this, the three fell silent. Words that had already reached their throats somehow just wouldn't come out.

Sigh,

…

"Hey!"

"Ha!"

Sword and iron arm clashed, searing flames surging upward.

The champion boxer from Jarilo and the Lieutenant from Luofu engaged in a fierce exchange.

The boxer Luka from Jarilo had fought his way here relying purely on his own fists!

Although he had gone through a lot and received help from many along the way, this sincerity could not be hidden.

"Huff, I've lost." When Yanqing's fist reached his face, Luka exhaled deeply and smiled.

"Your fists are incredible," Yanqing replied with a faint smile.

This match was more about responding to an invitation; although he found out upon arriving in Luofu that the invitation was from four hundred years ago, he still participated.

Jarilo today was vastly different from the past. Even if it was just participation, he would fight on with his fists!

Incidentally, after news of the Luminary Wardance spread, Jarilo did receive an official invitation from present-day Luofu.

Hence he had also tagged along the main group.

At that moment Luka stepped up, becoming Jarilo's contestant.

"Oh oh! The friendship of these two youths has been elevated through this match! The meeting of star-crossed youths, ah, this truly strikes my heart! May this friendship last forever!"

The host, clearly adding his own bias, shouted loudly.

Just then,

"Eh, what?!" The last word Owlbert shouted out with his bright, resonant voice.

Still, being someone used to big scenes, he quickly adjusted and explained to the curious audience:

"Ahem, just now, I received news from the Seat of Divine Foresight, General Jing Yuan will personally arrive on site! Let's cheer for the general!"

"General!" Hearing this, Yanqing's face lit up.

Although he understood that if the General hadn't come, it would surely be for something important, his arrival was all the more a happy event.

And it also meant one thing, the matters the General had been handling were now perfectly resolved, otherwise there'd be no reason for him to come here so casually; surely he wasn't just here to watch the match?

"Contestant Yanqing, contestant Luka, please step forward, General Jing Yuan has something to say to you both."

Hearing that he was also involved, Luka scratched his hair in confusion.

"What does this have to do with me?"