Honkai Impact 3rd: Catching the Herrscher of Sentience at the Start

'Didn't expect the Herrscher of Sentience to be hiding in Taixuan Mountain. If Elysia hadn't given me such precise directions, I might not have found this place even after searching for a long time.

But where did Elysia go? She seemed to have vanished after entering the secret chamber. Looks like I'll have to rely on myself now.'

The "Elysia" Mei☆ referred to, of course, was that special crystal flower.

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Fu Shi leisurely placed both hands behind her back, the slight upward curve of her lips forming a contemptuous and disdainful smile.

She spoke slow and deliberately,

"Hmph, Fu Lin is living quite comfortably, no need for you to worry about him at all. Now, leave at once!"

At that moment, Mei☆ stared intently at Fu Shi in front of her, silently thinking to herself,

'Since Fu Shi is here, then by that logic, Fu Lin must not be far from this place. He might even be just a step away.'

With that thought in mind, Mei☆ slowly reached for the weapon at her waist, while casting a sharp gaze at the tightly shut massive stone door behind Fu Shi.

"Could it be... behind this stone door?"

Fu Shi naturally noticed Mei☆'s gaze and the motion of her gradually tightening grip on her weapon.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and in that instant, a flash of crimson light flickered like lightning.

Next, Fu Shi gave an unceremonious warning,

"If you leave obediently now, I can pretend nothing happened. But if you refuse to know what's good for you, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Mei☆ turned a deaf ear to Fu Shi's warning.

With a graceful flick of her hand, she drew the weapon from her waist, and a dazzling bolt of lightning burst forth, shooting straight at Fu Shi.

Though Mei☆'s attack was as fast as lightning, Fu Shi's reaction was no less swift.

Just as the bolt of lightning was about to strike, she quickly summoned a crimson longsword into her hand and raised it in front of her in a flash.

A crisp clang echoed through the room as Mei☆'s seemingly unstoppable strike was effortlessly blocked.

Fu Shi's cold eyes narrowed as she spoke icily,

"Hmph! Since you're so stubborn and insist on fighting me, very well—today I'll see it through to the end!"

Before the words even faded, Fu Shi suddenly swung her sword with great force. In a blink, brilliant sword flashes lit up like shooting stars streaking across the night sky.

At the same time, Mei☆, unwilling to be outdone, brandished her weapon, transforming into streaks of lightning as she launched a fierce assault against Fu Shi.

In an instant, the cramped chamber was filled with a dazzling flurry of blades and sword lights.

Amid the flashes of cold steel, the deafening sound of clashing metal rang out repeatedly.

As the two fought with growing intensity, the entire chamber began to tremble violently, its surrounding walls shaking as though they could collapse at any moment.

Amidst the storm of weapons, the two exchanged several rounds in the blink of an eye, locked in a deadlock with no clear victor…

The perspective shifts to overview, where Fu Lin was immersed in meditation when a sudden, unprovoked itch crept up to his ear—like a mischievous little bug lightly tickling him.

At the same time, a sweet voice like a celestial melody whispered into his ear, playful and affectionate.

This unexpected double assault caused a noticeable ripple to appear on Fu Lin's otherwise calm face, his eyelashes trembling slightly.

Slowly, Fu Lin awakened from his meditative state and opened his eyes. However, before he could see who had disturbed him, darkness suddenly fell before his eyes.

Then, the familiar voice spoke again, as melodious and gentle as a nightingale's song,

"Hey Fu Lin, guess who I am~?"

Recognizing the familiar tone, Fu Lin almost instinctively blurted out a name,

"I'm guessing… Elysia."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a joyful laugh rang out.

Elysia's laughter bloomed like spring flowers, her lively eyes curving into crescent moons, sparkling with delight.

She quickly wrapped her arms around Fu Lin's neck, gently resting them against his chest, and leaned her head on his shoulder.

At this moment, the two were so close that Elysia's stunningly beautiful face was mere centimeters from Fu Lin's.

With a gentle smile, Elysia gazed at Fu Lin tenderly, like the most radiant star in the night sky.

Fu Lin could even feel the warm breath from her nostrils brushing against his cheek, tickling him slightly.

"Bingo! You got it right~ Fu Lin, aren't you surprised to see me here?"

Fu Lin shifted slightly to the side with a hint of awkwardness, then noticed Mei☆, who was currently battling Fu Shi outside, and asked,

"I am surprised. But… how did you find this place?"

At his question, Elysia withdrew her hands from Fu Lin's chest and skipped in front of him, bent slightly at the waist, hands behind her back, smiling sweetly as she said,

"That's a secret~"

Then she sat beside Fu Lin, gently hugging her chubby legs with both arms, tilting her head slightly to lean on his shoulder.

The two of them sat side by side, watching intently as the battle outside unfolded.

Watching Mei☆ and Fu Shi fight, Elysia couldn't help but let out a gentle sigh. Her tone carried a trace of pity as she spoke softly,

"Mei☆ was already defeated from the start. What a shame~"

Hearing her words, Fu Lin nodded slightly and replied,

"That's true. The only question is when Mei☆ herself will realize it."

As they conversed, the battle outside was reaching its conclusion.

At this moment, Mei☆ was staring at Fu Shi, who was kneeling weakly on the ground, unable to fight any longer. A faint smile of victory appeared on Mei☆'s face as she said calmly,

"Looks like I came out ahead in this match."

With that, Mei☆ stepped past Fu Shi without hesitation and walked straight toward the tightly closed stone door.

When she reached it, she slowly stretched out her hand and gently pushed the door open.

With a low rumble, the stone door gradually opened.

A faint beam of light filtered through the crack, illuminating the scene within.

Fu Lin was bound in heavy chains, completely unclothed, his eyes dull as he leaned quietly against the wall.

Mei☆'s heart tightened.

She hurried forward, raised her blade, and with a few swift strikes, severed the shackles binding Fu Lin's wrists.

Then, she discarded her weapon and gently cradled Fu Lin in her arms, as if holding a rare treasure—tenderly and with great care.

However, at that moment, the surrounding scene began to shift uncontrollably, everything blurring as if time had suddenly been put on fast-forward.

Yet Mei☆ seemed completely unaware.

In the blink of an eye, time flew by…

After Mei☆ successfully rescued Fu Lin, he launched an ardent pursuit of her.

Faced with his sudden romantic advances, Mei☆ showed clear joy on her face and accepted without the slightest hesitation.

Their relationship quickly deepened, and before long, they walked hand in hand into the halls of marriage.

On the day of the wedding, the solemn and sacred hall doors slowly opened, and a bright beam of light poured in.

Mei☆ wore a snow-white wedding gown, gently holding Fu Lin's arm as they steadily stepped onto a long red carpet strewn with crimson petals.

She lifted her head slightly, scanning the crowd of guests below, and finally resting her gaze on Fu Shi and Kiana☆.

Her lips curled into a radiant smile filled with happiness and satisfaction—like a proud victor.

Yet upon noticing Kiana☆'s flat stomach, a flicker of doubt flashed through her eyes.

At that moment, Fu Lin's voice rang in her ears, interrupting her thoughts, "What's wrong, Mei☆?"

Snapping back to her senses, Mei☆ looked at Fu Lin and replied with a shy smile,

"No, it's nothing. I just didn't expect this day to come so suddenly—it all feels like a dream."