Chapter 152: Morgana Reappears
“Ah!” Ge Xiaolun in reality suddenly shouted loudly, abruptly sitting up and groping around on himself: “I… did I die?”
“Kill!” Liu Chuang suddenly summoned the God-Slaying Battle Axe, his eyes red as he swung it out.
Sun Wukong’s Golden Cudgel tapped on the axe, blocking his strike. He walked over, patted his shoulder, and said with some recognition: “Well done, Liu Chuang.”
“Monkey Brother…” Liu Chuang looked at Sun Wukong, his eyes slightly dazed.
“Before… it wasn’t real, it was a Virtual Illusion?” The others gradually came back to their senses.
“Clap clap.”
Meng Huaifeng clapped his hands, drawing everyone’s attention.
“Your performance this time disappointed me. As soon as communications cut off, you all had no idea what to do? Especially Ge Xiaolun, what were you doing wandering around the edge of the battlefield? If you didn’t know what to do, just charge forward. You’re a Tank, are you afraid of being exposed? You should expose yourself to draw the enemy’s attention for your Teammates.”
“As long as you charge forward, the enemy has to send people to deal with you, and the pressure on the others will naturally decrease. The bigger the commotion you make, the easier it is for your Teammates to find you, and they’ll naturally form actions around you. You’re not proactively exposing yourself, waiting for your other Teammates, those squishies, to draw enemy fire?” Meng Huaifeng said without any politeness.
Ge Xiaolun’s face turned red with embarrassment, and he lowered his head, not daring to meet the others’ gazes.
In this training, everyone else was basically killed in battle, while Ge Xiaolun wandered like a Fly at the edge of the battlefield, contributing absolutely nothing.
Meng Huaifeng didn’t care about him at all, gathering Combat Power to first take out Lana and Liu Chuang, then slowly whittling down the others, and finally surrounding Ge Xiaolun with the whole army.
Ge Xiaolun was tough; the full army assault still only held out for over twenty minutes.
But what was the use?
His output methods were lacking, his Teammates were all gone, leaving him like a turtle in a jar.
He didn’t even take down a few cannon fodder sentries before being slowly worn down to death, utterly frustrating.
“Mainly, the Difficulty of this training was too high, we didn’t expect…” Ge Xiaolun couldn’t help but mutter a quiet defense.
“Difficulty too high? Didn’t expect? Will real enemies only deploy Combat Power within your ability to handle? Will they tell you in advance about their hidden methods?” Meng Huaifeng counter-questioned.
Each sentence made Ge Xiaolun lower his head even more.
“Xiaolun, you have the ability, just your Awareness is a bit lacking compared to the others. It wasn’t obvious when treating Virtual Training as a Game, but when you truly face Reality, the flaw of insufficient Awareness is exposed.”
“Of course, it’s not your fault. Before, you were just an ordinary college student, while they—Lana, the Sun Goddess, Qiangwei—have received systematic militarized training; Qilin, a police officer; Liu Chuang, a big thug; Cheng Yaowen, a Prince; Zhao Xin, who adores his ancestor Zhao Yun and has been acting as a Knight-errant fighting little punks since childhood; Rui Mengmeng… skipping her.”
“In short, it’s normal for there to be such a gap in ideological Awareness between you and them. Don’t feel ashamed. What you need to do is learn from this lesson, adjust your mindset as soon as possible, and recognize your own abilities and Responsibility.” Meng Huaifeng softened his tone and comforted him; blind criticism is not advisable.
“Big Brother, I understand.” Ge Xiaolun raised his head, his tone firm.
Hearing Meng Huaifeng’s words, the others’ gazes toward Ge Xiaolun became more tolerant.
“Although Ge Xiaolun had the biggest problem, none of you are without issues. Everyone write a 3,000-word reflection analyzing what you did wrong, due the day after tomorrow.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Ah?” Everyone in Xiong Bing Lian was dumbfounded.
“I’m a rough guy, never written this stuff. I don’t know how.” Liu Chuang said troubled.
“Then write two. Practice makes perfect.” Meng Huaifeng said casually.
“No no, Big Brother, I was wrong, one is enough.” Liu Chuang hurriedly waved his hands.
“Suddenly feel like Huai Feng has become so scary.” March 7th said, hugging her arms.
“Like a strict homeroom teacher assigning homework.” A Xing said.
Meng Huaifeng looked at the two upon hearing this.
A Xing raised an eyebrow, provoking: “What’s your problem? You’re not my Teacher, you can’t assign homework to me.”
“Uncle Yang, although you can learn a lot on the Train and during travels, I think people still need systematic schooling. A life without school is incomplete. If asked later, you won’t have to say you never went to school so embarrassingly.” Meng Huaifeng said to Welt.
“You… what do you want to do?!” A Xing glared outwardly but was inwardly weak as she looked at Meng Huaifeng.
“I suggest, next time we reach a modern world with a longer stay, send A Xing and March to school for a while, experience university—no, senior year of high school life. Maybe even feel what Gaokao is like, how about it?” Meng Huaifeng revealed his true intentions.
“Why me too?” March 7th widened her eyes.
“No! I don’t want to. Huai Feng, are you a devil? How can you do this to us?” A Xing accused indignantly.
Although she never went to school, she knew from the internet that senior year of high school was hellish.
“What nonsense, it’s all for Pioneer. You haven’t been to school, isn’t going to school a form of Pioneer? Only by personally becoming a senior year student can you deeply understand and explore the true feelings of being a student.” Meng Huaifeng defended.
“Hmm, seems reasonable.” A Xing fell into thought.
“A Xing, don’t be fooled by Huai Feng’s sweet talk!” March 7th reminded, grabbing Meng Huaifeng’s arm: “Don’t think I’m as easy to fool as A Xing.”
“March, you misunderstand me. I went to high school too, I can guarantee it’s an unforgettable bad life. It’d be a pity not to experience it personally.” Meng Huaifeng said seriously.
“Really?” March 7th doubted.
“I swear!” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Although I personally think school is very meaningful, whether to go should be your own decision. Himeko and I won’t force you.” Welt said.
“Uncle Yang says it’s meaningful too.” March 7th bit her finger, starting to hesitate.
……
Thousands of years ago, Deno and Nuo Star engaged in an arms race, escalating into fierce War, angering the Sun God for some reason, who detonated the sun of the Deno Galaxy.
The Nuo Xing War God, watching his home planet destroyed, struck with life-consuming fury, cleaving Lieyang Star in half.
Lieyang Civilization desperately salvaged, retaining only half a Planet.
A civilization with only half a Planet is a spectacle.
Even Himeko, well-traveled, saw it with her own eyes in the Universe for the first time.
It greatly expanded her Experience.
Worth the trip.
Pan Zhen provided very thoughtful hospitality to the Train Crew, even arranging professional guides.
Though it surely included Surveillance, the Train Crew acted righteously and didn’t mind.
Such situations were inevitable.
On the main street of Lieyang Star’s capital, people bustled, vehicles flowed like water, shops and vendors hawked endlessly, like a prosperous ancient marketplace.
However, Lieyang Civilization seemed like an ancient, retro, conservative society, but actually just styled all Tech products retro; people’s lives weren’t primitive or Backward.
“Miss Himeko, Lieyang Star feels somewhat similar to Xianzhou.” Zhu Zhuqing said.
“Indeed somewhat similar.” Himeko nodded, adding in her mind, but far inferior to Xianzhou.
“The Xianzhou Miss Himeko mentioned, what is it? Could you explain?” Pan Zhen asked.
“Of course.” Himeko casually explained Xianzhou’s History while observing Lieyang people’s daily lives.
At night, Pan Zhen entered the Heavenly Dao Tower.
“Pan Zhen, how real do you think the Xianzhou she mentioned is?” A flame-shaped figure asked; he was the Sun God who once ignited Deno Galaxy’s sun, Di Hongkun.
“My God, this humble subject cannot judge; this matter requires Your decision.” Pan Zhen said respectfully.
“If true, can Lieyang withstand a Hunt arrow?” Di Hongkun murmured.
“Lieyang should not be hostile to Xianzhou.” Pan Zhen said.
“I’m overthinking.” Di Hongkun sighed.
Cooperation with Death God Karl needs careful consideration.
……
Xiong Bing Lian had moved to Giant Gorge on the Sea.
On the Sea, Xiong Bing Lian’s routine Training shifted from running to swimming.
They thought on the Sea, Welt’s gravity Training wouldn’t apply.
Who knew before Xiong Bing Lian could relax, Welt showed them what “the older, the wiser” means.
Under Welt’s gravity control, the seawater became extremely viscous and heavy; moving one meter in it consumed hundreds or thousands of times more energy than in normal seawater!
“The One-Yuan Heavy Water from mythology is probably like this?” Zhao Xin sighed after Training.
Meng Huaifeng didn’t respond, habitually searching for Morgana’s traces again.
Direct searches for Morgana and Wings of the Demon yielded nothing; they were hidden.
Meng Huaifeng searched if ordinary Blue Star people had seen Demons.
He thought it’d be nothing as usual.
Unexpectedly, there was a discovery this time!
At Shi Village on the edge of H Country, someone saw a woman with black wings, explosive figure, and a bipedal crocodile.
Countless black lights emanated from the woman’s hand, entering Shi Village residents’ bodies.
Then a villager suddenly transformed into a Demon, called Ato by the woman!
Couldn’t hold back and supplementing manpower?
His luck was good, discovered timely; Morgana had just acted, only one villager turned Demon.
Probably Ato’s Demon Gene was strong, transforming faster.
“March, A Xing, found Morgana!” Meng Huaifeng said somewhat excitedly.
March 7th blinked, not tricking her again?
Someone testing Xiong Bing Lian again, sending them away?
A Xing opened her Mobile Phone to check for reminder messages.
She was slower than Huai Feng, damn, as expected of someone averaging over 13 hours of Mobile Phone use daily, Awakening Mobile Phone Martial Spirit; she, A Xing, willingly yields!
Meng Huaifeng was slightly stunned at their lack of reaction, then gave a wry smile: “This time it’s real.”
“Really? Then let’s go!” A Xing shot up, taking out her Baseball Bat.
“Uncle Yang, Morgana runs when she sees you, so you stay back first. We’ll go ahead.” Meng Huaifeng said to Welt.
“Mm, be careful. I’ll keep watch.” Welt nodded.
With a wave, Meng Huaifeng disappeared with March 7th and A Xing, appearing at Shi Village Entrance.
“Damn! Persistent ghosts! Run!” Morgana opened a Wormhole the instant she saw Meng Huaifeng.
“Hm? Wait, that pervert cane glasses guy isn’t here?” Morgana saw only three appear, halting her escape.
This time she had Suo Dun and Ato, no need to guard against the glasses guy; maybe a chance to kill their weakest, that kid.
Last time he dared toy with her; since she couldn’t get him, destroy him!
Just a small village, not safe; shift battlefield to nearby Jushi City—not only tying down those little bitches protecting civilians, but avoiding glasses guy’s sneak attack.
Morgana instantly devised a despicable but effective Plan.
Morgana closed the Wormhole, calling Suo Dun and Ato to fly toward Jushi City.
“You two chase first, I’ll handle the Demon’s Gene Information.” Meng Huaifeng said to the two girls.
March 7th temporarily drew her Bow and Arrow, raining arrows at Morgana; Ato was caught off-guard into an Ice Sculpture, one Demon Claw Ice Sealed.
Morgana used the other Demon Claw to grab Ato, continuing forward.
Meng Huaifeng summoned the Virtual Keyboard; countless data streams linked to Shi Village villagers, Antivirus Software activated, wiping out the Demon Information rampaging in their genes like meeting a natural predator.
Logged into Jing Yuan in True Game, cast Cloud Chant Technique; a few drops of dew fell, repairing the villagers’ damaged Genes.
Quantum Leap.
Meng Huaifeng stepped out, blocking Morgana.
Further ahead was the City.
“Go block those two little bitches behind, Queen will deal with this kid first.” Morgana said to Suo Dun and Ato.
“Those two female Baozi smell so good, better than you sis, I’ll definitely eat them.” Suo Dun said with his bloody maw.
“Bullshit, your sis is the most fragrant. Be careful, those two little bitches aren’t weaker than me.” Morgana cursed.
Morgana had fully recharged Suo Dun’s Energy; Third Generation Beast Body stronger than ordinary Third Generation God River Divine Body, should hold a few minutes no problem.
Just who finishes first: her killing the kid or Suo Dun defeated.
As for Ato, delaying half a minute is profit; if dead, she could revive him.
“Willing to die for the Queen.” Ato said deeply.
“Pretty bold, daring to block me alone.” Morgana grinned ferociously, claws together, both Demon Claws grabbing at Meng Huaifeng.
“Coiling Dragon Guard!”
Edit form, hardness up!
Phantom Spear whipped around him, turning into Coiling Dragon protecting Meng Huaifeng, blocking the two Demon Claws.
Immense force transmitted to the spear, creaking loudly.
Meng Huaifeng rushed forward; the frontal Coiling Dragon instantly phased, letting him slip through the Demon Claws’ gap.
Drew the Spear from the Demon Claw, thrusting mid-air, extending dozens of meters toward Morgana’s chest.
Cancel previous edit, re-edit length, add God-Slaying Power.
From the brief less-than-minute fight last time, Morgana knew Meng Huaifeng’s tenacity.
Block? Impossible; Phantom could phase through obstacles, then solidify to pierce her.
Morgana flapped her black Wings of the Demon, dodging; a black chain appeared in her hand, shooting from Void in all directions at Meng Huaifeng.
Good thing he made it; laptop broke, coded this chapter at internet cafe—haven’t been in years, 7 bucks an hour, outrageous.
Lately helping dad ship to market at 3am+, receiving goods too, time tight, sigh.
