'What? How can she hear us?' Li Sushang's expression shifted abruptly.
Having mastered the Void Sword Divinity, she believed—even if not unparalleled throughout history—that her spiritual cultivation must surely lack formidable rivals. While being defeated by her grandmaster, Fu Hua, wouldn't surprise her, having their private conversation completely intercepted and effortlessly interfered with wasn't merely a matter of victory or defeat; it indicated an unimaginable gap between them.
Did you think achieving sword god status was some extraordinary feat? This immortal has dominated for fifty millennia; your paltry tricks mean jack squat! Senti scoffed internally, not bothering to hide her disdain for Li Sushang.
The impudent disciple dared to take advantage of the Old Antique's vulnerability—just returned from death with fragmented memories. If not for the Old Antique and Little Fuxi repeatedly urging restraint today, Senti would have eagerly demonstrated the might of an immortal to Li Sushang on the spot!
"Hmph!" In reality, Senti audibly snorted, crossing her arms and turning away from Li Sushang to avoid losing control of her temper.
Li Sushang smoothed her bangs, inwardly astonished, then withdrew her consciousness power. She stood upright like a well-behaved girl, no longer daring to privately message Durandal lest she incur the wrath of this seemingly irascible master ancestor.
Durandal glanced at Li Sushang, then looked towards Senti across the room. Ultimately, she suppressed her curiosity, unwilling to cause a scene during such a solemn occasion.
Neither Otto nor Bronya's keen senses missed the subtle tension between them.
However, neither Otto nor Bronya wished to dwell on such trivial matters at this moment.
Bronya gestured toward Cecilia, who was waiting at the staircase.
"Unit 0103 will guide you to your designated locations. Please follow her."
"All right, we'll be on our way then."
Otto led the Schicksal delegation off the platform ahead of everyone else.
At that moment, four beams of light, each with distinct colors, pierced through the clouds at the horizon's edge. Carrying Honkai Energy—though varying in nature, all equally oppressive—they thunderously descended onto the platform.
"Ta-da! Your Fairy Miss has arrived! So, did I make it just in time, my darlings?"
Elysia placed one hand on her hip and waved with the other, playfully winking at everyone present.
"Hey, Old Antique, over here!"
Senti responded by hopping up and waving excitedly—but the only issue was she completely ignored Elysia, solely addressing Fu Hua instead.
Elysia lowered her arm, fiddling with her fingers nervously.
"Oh no, has your Fairy Miss been overlooked? How sad... Just kidding! It must be because the Fairy's radiance is too dazzling, like the sun in the sky. Since it shines forever so brilliantly, being occasionally unintentionally neglected is simply unavoidable!"
With a proud lift of her chin, Elysia seemed to grow her nose ever so slightly longer.
But there's no denying this pose was indeed adorable, eliciting warm smiles from many girls despite themselves.
Seizing the opportunity, Fu Hua offered Senti a reassuring smile, gently guiding her to stand still.
Then, turning toward Klein standing beside Bronya, Fu Hua leaned down and asked,
"Klein, where's Dr. Mobius?"
"I'll let her know... Doctor, did you hear that? They've arrived," Klein said, seemingly communicating with the reclusive scientific serpent still immersed in her lab.
"Ah! Understood. I'll be out once I finish dissecting this specimen. Seriously, what's the point of meeting with all those old fogies? Such a waste of my time!" Dr. Mobius's impatient voice echoed from Klein's body.
Klein then looked up at Fu Hua and her companions. "That's what the doctor says; I'm sure you heard her. Should I escort you to the laboratory? Of course, you might have to wait outside for a bit since she's currently working and won't be free immediately."
Fu Hua smiled and nodded, turning to glance at the others.
Elysia spread her hands, shrugged, wearing a knowing smile as if expecting this response.
Su also nodded with a smile, saying, "Let's do that. Also, it's been quite some time, Klein."
"Yes, indeed. Although for me... we've actually met quite frequently recently."
"Haha, thanks to the World of Elysium, true enough." Su crouched down, gently patting Klein's head, expressing his delight at reuniting with an old friend.
As for Kevin, beyond giving a stoic nod, what else could one expect from such a block of ice?
In any case, Bronya swiftly bid farewell to these warriors from ancient times.
After another brief wait, a silver shuttle crossed the sky and descended with several exceptionally familiar figures.
Leading them was Alliance Leader Welt, followed naturally by Einstein and Tesla. Behind them were Anti-Entropy's Envoys—Cocolia, Raiden Ryoma, and Su Tan, the influential figure from the Shenzhou region—the kind elder sister who had once traded martial arts manuals with young Zeke.
"It's been a while since we last met. How has everyone been?" Welt greeted the group warmly, exuding his usual gentle demeanor.
Most of the girls responded with smiles.
Then, a flash of gold emerged from behind Welt, enveloping Bronya and Seele in a tight embrace, squeezing them against her expansive bosom.
"Ah! My Bronya, my Seele, my precious daughters, Mommy hasn't been home for so long—I missed you terribly! Did you think about me? Have you been sleeping well? Were you good to each other while I was away? Are you eating enough and growing tall?"
"B-Bronya grew a few centimeters..."
"Mom Cocolia, Seele missed you too!"
Struggling under Cocolia's chest, both little girls managed to speak but didn't resist this overwhelming burst of maternal affection.
Cocolia's gaze softened completely as she showered continuous kisses on her two daughters.
"Mwa~ Mwa~ Mwa~~"
Bronya rolled her eyes, exasperated yet helpless.
In contrast, Seele shyly buried her face against Cocolia's chest to escape the barrage of pecks.
While Cocolia expressed her maternal affection, nearby, Raiden Ryoma and Raiden Mei stood facing each other.
"It's been some time since we last met. You've grown even more, Mei."
"Yes! I'm relieved to see you looking well too, Dad!"
Smiling warmly, their deep father-daughter bond was evident, evoking a heartwarming sentiment for those watching.
At this moment, representatives from Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and warriors from ancient times—the three most formidable forces capable of shaking the entire world—finally gathered together. The atmosphere brimmed with anticipation, heralding the dawn of a new era.