Chapter 106: Himeko’s Guess, Revealing The Truth
“She only messaged you!” Star looked at her mobile phone and didn’t receive a message from Tingyun. Her eyes turned red with jealousy.
So cute and adorable, fragrant and soft, with a fluffy big tail—why doesn’t the fox person miss come find me alone?
“Not even calling distinguished guest anymore! Calling so intimately.” March 7th said sourly.
Meng Huaifeng turned his gaze to Himeko.
Himeko asked puzzledly, “If you want to go, then go. Why look at me?”
“Himeko sister, I have something to tell you alone.” Meng Huaifeng said seriously.
“What can’t we hear?” March 7th asked.
“You’ll know sooner or later, but not now.” Meng Huaifeng touched March 7th’s pink hair.
March 7th slapped his hand away and glared at him puffing her cheeks.
“Then come to the room with me to talk. Everyone else, pick your rooms first.” Himeko casually opened a guest room and handed the remaining keys to March 7th.
Meng Huaifeng and Himeko entered the room. After closing the doors and windows, he used aether editing to set up a barrier.
“What do you want to tell me that requires such caution?” Himeko asked in surprise.
“Tingyun is the Great Annihilation Lord. The stellar core is in Lin Yuan Realm.” Meng Huaifeng said concisely.
“Tingyun is the Great Annihilation Lord? Are you sure?” Himeko was also startled.
“At least in the original future she was, and there’s a ninety percent chance it’s still the case here, but I didn’t dare probe her body.” Meng Huaifeng said.
Himeko took out her mobile phone to check on Tingyun. Tingyun was somewhat famous on the Xianzhou, and countless pieces of information came up in the search.
“Looking at her life experience, she doesn’t seem like someone who could become a Great Destruction Lord.” Himeko murmured.
“I didn’t explain clearly. This Tingyun is fake, disguised by the Great Annihilation Lord Huanlong.” Meng Huaifeng added.
“So that’s it. The Great Annihilation Lord Huanlong is said to be fond of mortals’ self-destruction, liking to watch civilizations perish in internal strife. She rarely acts personally, so disguising as someone else is very possible. It seems the Xianzhou is in big trouble this time.” Himeko said gravely.
“I didn’t expect the one the Xianzhou sent to receive us to be her. She’s been by our side the whole time, so I didn’t dare tell you all, afraid someone couldn’t control their expression and she’d notice something off.” Meng Huaifeng said somewhat speechlessly.
“You did the right thing. We might still have to spend a few days with Tingyun. Telling March and the others could give it away. Since the Great Annihilation Lord Huanlong disguised herself to infiltrate the Xianzhou, she won’t expose herself easily. Not telling them is actually protecting them.” Himeko agreed.
“That’s what I thought. I only planned to tell you, Uncle Yang, and Dan Heng.” Meng Huaifeng nodded.
“This opponent is the Great Annihilation Lord, so we do need to tell Welt and Dan Heng to prepare in advance and be ready to get off the train to support at any time. Do you have any other plans?” Himeko looked at Meng Huaifeng approvingly.
“Although we have no evidence that Tingyun is the Great Annihilation Lord Huanlong, I think we still need to notify the Xianzhou high officials. Whether they believe it or not, they’ll definitely increase vigilance, which is better than being caught off guard in the end.” Meng Huaifeng had no intention of playing riddles—he hated those riddle people the most. Things that could be explained in a few sentences, sigh, they just wouldn’t say, just playing around.
Then misunderstandings upon misunderstandings, investigations upon investigations dragging on for hundreds of chapters—despicable!
“The Xianzhou high officials are already overwhelmed right now. It’s not easy to meet them. Moreover, Tingyun is in charge of receiving us, so going through official channels to see the Xianzhou high officials can’t bypass her. Deliberately avoiding her might make her suspicious.” Himeko pointed out the difficulties.
“Unfortunately, we haven’t dealt with the Xianzhou before, so I don’t have contact info for the Xianzhou high officials here. Transferring calls would carry some risk of leaking the message.” Himeko said somewhat regrettably.
“So I’m planning to directly invade their communication equipment, Jade Sign.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“No matter the civilization, invading high-level communication equipment is a major taboo, enough to mobilize the entire Xianzhou. The Xianzhou’s network technology isn’t comparable to ordinary planet civilizations. With your current technology, I’m afraid you can’t invade without a trace.” Himeko said.
“I know, but my mobile phone is a martial spirit. Even if they detect it, they can’t trace the address. Moreover, with such important information in hand, we can’t just do nothing, right?” Meng Huaifeng spread his hands.
“Then do it, but no need to hide. In the name of the Stellar Train.” Himeko patted Meng Huaifeng’s shoulder.
“Mm.” Meng Huaifeng nodded.
“But since Tingyun is disguised by the Great Annihilation Lord, why is she so special to you and even inviting you alone?” Himeko asked somewhat puzzled.
“The Great Annihilation Lord has feelings too. It’s not impossible for her to like me.” Meng Huaifeng puffed out his chest.
“Talk big.” Himeko rolled her eyes slightly: “Do you believe it yourself?”
“No.” Meng Huaifeng said honestly.
“I have a guess.” Himeko said.
“What is it?”
“The train previously didn’t have the ability to pioneer new worlds, but after pioneering the Douluo World, two more people joined the train: you and Zhu Qing. This can’t be hidden. Even adding Star from the previous stop, it’s just you three.”
“Zhu Qing’s identity can be checked on the Douluo Continent. Star’s origin before the Herta Space Station is untraceable but barely has an identity background. Only you appeared completely out of thin air, with no prior information at all. To any discerning eye, the ability to shuttle new worlds is most likely from you!”
“This Great Annihilation Lord probably guessed it too, so she wants to test you, confirm the situation, or even abduct you!” Himeko said gravely.
Holy crap, that’s really possible!
Meng Huaifeng was startled in his heart.
Some secrets aren’t undetectable just because you don’t say them. There are only so many people on the Stellar Train.
“Then what should I do?” Meng Huaifeng said with a bitter face.
“Don’t be afraid. We’ll protect you. Even an envoy can’t harm you.” Himeko took Meng Huaifeng’s hand and placed a bottle-cap-sized item in his palm.
“This is a protective equipment I made combining pioneer power. With my current strength, it can defend against even an envoy’s attack a few times. Once activated, I’ll sense it. As long as the distance isn’t too far, I can definitely arrive in time.” Himeko explained.
“Great, now I can relax.” Meng Huaifeng breathed a sigh of relief and carefully put it in his pocket.
“This thing isn’t perfected yet; mainly my pioneer power is at work. Once I optimize it, everyone on the train gets one.” Himeko said.
This was a product of her whim while researching protective equipment for entering Crimson Vortex Space, and it actually came in handy.
“As long as I keep my mouth shut and don’t show any flaws, Huanlong, to hide her identity, probably won’t act against me at least until she achieves her goal.” Meng Huaifeng comforted himself.
As for after achieving her goal, lol, can she even achieve it?
“So, are you going to her invitation?” Himeko asked.
“No.” Meng Huaifeng shook his head without hesitation.
Meng Huaifeng opened his mobile phone and replied to Tingyun: “Thanks for the kind offer, Miss Tingyun, but I’ve been staying up all night for several days and am quite fatigued. I plan to rest well. Next time when I have time, sorry.”
As long as there’s a legitimate reason, refusing once or twice shouldn’t make Huanlong suspicious.
“Alright, rest well, young man. Get your energy up. I’ve prepared a Star-Skiff Sea tour guide. Tomorrow, I’ll definitely take all you distinguished guests to have fun.” Tingyun replied.
Meng Huaifeng put away his mobile phone, ignored her, left Himeko’s room, and picked one from the remaining rooms.
Next up, invasion time!
A long while later, Meng Huaifeng scratched his head. Bad, he overestimated himself; the invasion was intercepted halfway.
So embarrassing.
“Who are you? Do you have any public morals? Invading an encrypted network so late, making me have to work overtime!” A message came to Meng Huaifeng.
“Who are you?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“Divination Department Qing Que. I advise you to give up quickly. I still want to get off work, or wait until I trace you along the network cable and drag you out—then it’ll be too late to regret.” Qing Que replied.
Qing Que, can be trusted.
Meng Huaifeng sighed. So Himeko sister foresaw this long ago?
“I’m a Stellar Train Nameless, Meng Huaifeng. I have urgent matters to notify the Xianzhou high officials. Due to certain reasons, I had no choice but to use this method.”
“Stellar Train Nameless? Let me check. There is indeed a Meng Huaifeng, but how do you prove you’re him?” Qing Que asked.
Meng Huaifeng gave up resisting and turned on the camera. Anyway, he’s not doing anything bad.
“Believe me now? I need to see your Grand Diviner. Very important matter. Don’t let others know.” Meng Huaifeng said.
Whether invasion or other methods, directly contacting one of the Xianzhou Six Lords was enough.
“It really is. Wait, let me confirm if it’s synthesized… I’ll notify the Grand Diviner now. Don’t run.” Qing Que replied.
Soon, a video lit up on the other side. A pink-purple girl with a tall bun and a dharma eye embedded on her forehead appeared on the screen. Behind her was a girl in green clothes.
“Stellar Train, Meng Huaifeng, what matter do you have to inform this seat? I hope what you say is indeed important. Otherwise, even as a guest of the Xianzhou, rashly invading the Xianzhou network to amuse this seat is no small crime.” Fu Xuan said putting on airs.
Small stature, cocky expression.
“Grand Diviner, hello. Is anyone else around you? Can you have the others leave first?” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Everyone except Qing Que has been dismissed by this seat.” Fu Xuan said.
“Um, Grand Diviner, can I get off work now?” Qing Que asked cautiously from behind Fu Xuan.
Fu Xuan’s momentum stalled, and she said exasperatedly, “All you think about is getting off work. Can’t you have some ambition?”
“I’m just a gatekeeper right now. You’ve already dragged me into work beyond my duties. And I’ve already worked overtime for twenty-three minutes. I just want to get off work normally. What’s wrong with that?” Qing Que muttered.
“Qing Que!” Fu Xuan’s eyebrows shot up.
“Here.” Qing Que’s little heart skipped a beat.
Considering Meng Huaifeng was still watching, Fu Xuan suppressed her anger: “Go organize the information, then you can get off work.”
“Yes, Grand Diviner!” Qing Que vanished from the screen in a flash.
“Sorry you had to see that. Now you can say what you have to say.” Fu Xuan’s momentum wasn’t as imposing as at the start.
“Tingyun is very likely disguised by the Great Annihilation Lord Huanlong. The stellar core’s location is in the Jianmu of Lin Yuan Realm.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Great Annihilation Lord? Jianmu? How do you know?” Fu Xuan’s eyes widened. This was countless times more serious than expected!
The Xianzhou has countless grotto-heavens, spaces layered upon layers. Although stellar core fluctuations were detected, its location hadn’t been found yet—otherwise, they wouldn’t sit by while Jianmu sprouts.
That was the scourge personally shot down by the Emperor Bow God. If they knew and did nothing, even Jing Yuan couldn’t bear the Alliance’s accountability.
“The Stellar Train has its own methods, inconvenient to disclose. Tingyun is currently receiving us; we haven’t exposed her. How to deal with her is up to the Xianzhou to decide. The Stellar Train can assist. If you don’t believe and want to investigate, please be careful not to alert her.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Thank you, Stellar Train, for the intelligence. If it’s all true, the Xianzhou will surely reward you handsomely.” Fu Xuan said solemnly.
“That’s all I have to say. I won’t disturb you further, Grand Diviner.” Meng Huaifeng cut the connection.
Divination Department.
Fu Xuan frowned and thought for a moment, then walked toward the Observation Array. Halfway, she saw Qing Que humming a tune, walking out carefree.
Instantly, all sorts of annoyance surged in Fu Xuan’s heart. She couldn’t stand seeing Qing Que idle.
“Qing Que, collect Tingyun’s behavior and conduct from the Astral Bureau today and in the past, send them to me separately. Don’t alert her.” Fu Xuan stopped her and assigned.
“Ah? Didn’t you say I could get off work?” Qing Que was stunned.
“Finish this and you can get off work, but don’t fool this seat. Make it as detailed as possible.” Fu Xuan said.
“Really? You won’t assign me more work later, right?” Qing Que asked suspiciously.
“This seat’s word is as good as gold!” Fu Xuan said.
“You just said I could get off work too.” Qing Que said aggrievedly.
“That was this seat giving you face in front of outsiders! And now might be a critical moment for the Xianzhou’s crisis. Can’t you have some sense of responsibility and mission?” Fu Xuan glared angrily at Qing Que.
“If the sky falls, isn’t there you, Grand Diviner, holding it up? You’re so capable, elder.” Qing Que flattered.
“Less nonsense, get to it!” Fu Xuan urged.
“Yes, yes.” Qing Que listlessly returned to the data room.
Fu Xuan sighed looking at Qing Que’s back. This guy clearly has outstanding talent but such a lazy personality. When will she grow up?
Fu Xuan had no time to think more. After arriving at the Observation Array, she activated the projection in the Divine Strategy Army.
Walking to the desk, not seeing Jing Yuan, Fu Xuan frowned somewhat dissatisfied.
“Where’s Jing Yuan?” Fu Xuan asked Qing Zu who was working nearby.
“Grand Diviner, General Jing Yuan got off work.” Qing Zu hurriedly said.
“Got off work?” Fu Xuan’s voice rose eight degrees.
“At a time like this, he still gets off work?! Call him back! Can he still do the job or not? If not, step down and let me!” Fu Xuan fumed, her small chest heaving.
How are they all so unreliable one after another?
Luckily the Xianzhou has her Fu Xuan, or who knows how chaotic it would be.
Qing Zu was scared silent and hurriedly contacted Jing Yuan.
Not long after, Jing Yuan’s projection appeared in the Divine Strategy Army.
Looking at Jing Yuan’s projection, Fu Xuan found it increasingly displeasing. This is the Divine Strategy Army, your turf, and you’re still using a projection?
“Fu Qing, don’t be angry. Everything that needs arranging has been arranged. Even if I stared here, there’d be no other effect. Better to rest and strike like thunder at the key moment.” Jing Yuan naturally saw Fu Xuan’s displeasure and quickly soothed.
“Hmph, I hope after hearing what I have to say, you can still stay so calm.” Fu Xuan snorted coldly.
“Oh? What key information has Fu Qing discovered?” Jing Yuan’s expression grew more serious.
“Wait a bit more. I also notified Yukong.” Fu Xuan ignored him.
Just as Fu Xuan finished speaking, Yukong’s projection appeared beside her.
“Can Fu Qing speak now?” Jing Yuan asked.
Fu Xuan was straightforward and directly told the two the information Meng Huaifeng had shared with her.
“Impossible. How could Tingyun be disguised by the Great Annihilation Lord?” Yukong’s face changed drastically, incredulous.
“This seat doesn’t want to believe it either, but the Stellar Train wouldn’t talk nonsense. This seat has already sent someone to collect Tingyun’s information and will soon use the Observation Array to divine and verify.” Fu Xuan said.
The Observation Array isn’t omnipotent; it’s not predicting the future but a super large computer that calculates the future based on known information.
The more detailed the information, the more accurate the calculated future.
Diviners can use divination methods to add certain unknown information, thereby influencing the calculation results.
Thus, diviners and the Observation Array complement each other. The more and more accurate the information diviners provide, the more detailed and reliable the Observation Array’s calculations.
This is why more powerful diviners hold higher positions in the Divination Department, and why Fu Xuan keeps divining constantly—she’s continuously adding different variables.
“Since Tingyun returned, she’s indeed been with the Stellar Train people most of the time. Could they really have noticed something?” Yukong’s face paled somewhat.
If this Tingyun is disguised by the Great Annihilation Lord, then where is the real Tingyun?
“Knowing Tingyun is disguised by the Great Annihilation Lord yet staying composed with her—the Nameless’s courage is admirable.” Jing Yuan praised.
After waiting a bit more, Qing Que finally sent Tingyun’s information to Fu Xuan.
Tingyun wasn’t in the array, and it was impossible to summon her, so they could only divine with this information.
The results might not be perfectly accurate, but verifying Tingyun’s authenticity was more than sufficient.
Fu Xuan unhesitatingly activated the Observation Array to divine on Tingyun.
