Chapter 72 - 71: Jing Yuan - 'General, I'm Not Lying!' Old Yang's heart finally sank with relief.

Please support me on Patreon, where you can read a bunch of extra chapters, not just for this novel, but for all the novels I'm translating. I upload at least 2 times daily for each novel. Patreon.com/ThatGreatStuff ****** At the boundary of The Shackling Prison stood a fork in the road. One path led towards Xianzhou Luofu's city center, while the other headed to the docks outside Luofu. Currently, Kafka, Silver Wolf, and Blade were positioned at this crossroads. Initially, Blade maintained his composure. However, as the approaching figures drew nearer, he gradually became increasingly agitated and frenzied. "...Those emotions are surfacing again, Kafka, I can feel them. It's happening once more! This feeling...this..." "Then unleash it—the Demonic Yin Body..." Kafka whispered softly. Ahead, four figures were closing in on their location. Silver Wolf rubbed her chin, marveling, "What a coincidence!" "It feels like we've stumbled into another of Elio's scripts." "Oh well..." "You guys engage them; I'll check out the new character release." "Eh, would you look at that! Isn't this our very own General Jing Yuan?" Originally, Silver Wolf appeared lethargic. But upon seeing the newly added card pool, her eyes widened instantly, sparkling with excitement! For her, the content of Honkai: Star Rail seemed far more intriguing than reality itself! In Blade's view, everything around him merely served as background scenery. His focus was solely on Dan Heng! "It's time to pay the price! The moment has come!" "Look at yourself now!" "Have you finally found the courage to confront your past?!" "Holding Light Dragon Venerable." "Drinking Moon Monarch!" Blade, typically reserved and sparing with words, could not contain himself upon witnessing Dan Heng in this form. In these brief moments, he spoke more than he had in the entire previous year, each word resonating with forceful intensity! In these brief minutes, he had spoken more than he had in the past year! His voice resonated with strength and conviction, reflecting his remarkably robust mental state. Within The Shackling Prison, sensing the commotion from this direction, Jing Yuan, Yanqing, Luocha, and Jingliu hurried over as well. Their expressions were solemn, as if even the surrounding air had turned into ink, constantly churning, entangling, and clashing against itself. Yanqing wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "[Yinyue-jun]..." *** "I've heard of this notorious name." "A traitor, committing heinous acts..." "...abandoning Xianzhou and causing chaos." "The sinner exiled for eternity." "What has happened to Xianzhou today? How did so many dangerous criminals suddenly infiltrate?!?" Now, Stelle understood why General Jing Yuan had initially chosen to let the Stellaron Hunters go. It was impossible to apprehend them all—simply beyond reach! Seeing Blade's excited expression, Dan Heng frowned and reiterated, "I've already told you and that woman numerous times... I am [Dan Heng]." "My past holds no connection with your history." "Dan Heng... Do you think by changing your appearance and identity, you can erase your past sins? You...you haven't even faced death..." Blade paused before declaring, "To make you experience this torment, [Dan Heng], I will ensure you know the agony of [death]!" With these words, Blade instantly launched his attack. Meanwhile, Dan Heng intercepted his Astral Express teammates, choosing to face the threat alone. From afar, Stelle spotted Kafka, who responded with a gentle smile. March 7th glanced at their own group and then at the opposing Stellaron Hunters. With some unease, she asked, "We don't have to fight them, right? I'm still sore from battling the Antimatter Legion just now." "Relax," Stelle reassured her. "It's currently a phase of individual duels; we haven't reached the team battles yet." Suddenly, Old Yang took a step forward, his expression turning grave as he noticed someone emerging from The Shackling Prison behind him—the man calling himself Luocha. Luocha also lifted his head, sensing Old Yang's piercing gaze. Initially surprised, he remarked, "I believe we've never met before, Mr. Welt?" "Why such intense hostility towards me?" "You bear a striking resemblance to someone I once knew," Old Yang replied. "Oh~" A realization dawned on Luocha's face. "I suspect General Jing Yuan was referring to you as his friend, Mr. Welt." "Cough... Jing Yuan?" "General?" Luocha observed Jing Yuan's slightly uneasy expression and clarified, "General Jing Yuan, I assure you, I am not lying." As he spoke, Luocha prepared to show Jing Yuan the ornament in his hand. He also intended to add, "General, it's true that my power originates from [Abundance]. However, like you, I am Yaoshi's enemy." However, from Old Yang's perspective... Luocha's movement resembled drawing a gun pointed at Jing Yuan. Instantly, a chilling sensation surged down Old Yang's spine! Garden of Eden, Zero-rated Power, activate! Weren't we agreed on a one-on-one fight?! How come even steady Uncle Yang would suddenly join without warning?! In mid-air, besides the intertwining water dragon and blood-red glow, now appeared additional emerald radiance and dark crimson lightning. At that moment, Jing Yuan stepped forward and commanded, "Yanqing, follow me." "Yes, General." The two swiftly positioned themselves directly in front of Kafka. "Kafka, I had intended to let you all leave, but you've hesitated and lingered instead." "And so?" Kafka looked at Jing Yuan with a sly expression. "So now, you cannot depart anymore." "With the assistance of the Astral Express Crew, bringing the Stellaron onto the Xianzhou is a grave offense for which you must answer!" Upon hearing Jing Yuan's declaration, Yanqing's gaze immediately hardened, internally cheering, "Yes!" Having previously suffered defeat at Kafka's hands, he was determined to regain his standing. With the General joining the fray, this presented the best opportunity yet to apprehend such a notorious criminal! Kafka calmly responded, "What if I say... it wasn't me who brought the Stellaron aboard?" "Then what purpose do you and your grandly conspicuous Stellaron Hunters serve by appearing here?" Yanqing interrogated. "Sigh..." Kafka let out a resigned breath. "It seems no matter what we say, you won't believe us." "In that case, let's take action." "The situation is chaotic enough already." "Let us stoke the flames further." "Silver Wolf..." However, Silver Wolf nearby seemed oblivious to their conversation, fully engrossed in his Pull animation. He muttered angrily while drawing cards, "Why 'Predator's Gaze' again? Who keeps releasing 'Resolution'?!" Kafka remained silent for a moment before speaking up. "Silver Wolf, lend me a hand." "I'm busy drawing cards, don't disturb." "I don't need you to fight; just help me switch the game stream's display." "Oh, sure." With casual taps on his wrist device, Silver Wolf complied. Before Yu Jingyuan and Yanqing's eyes, Little Gui Zi's live stream appeared on their screens. "Please take a look, gentlemen." "In this game's storyline, I've already been captured by you, and Grand Diviner Fu Xuan is about to use the Indigent Observation Formation to discern my true intentions." "Even if you don't trust me, the content of 'Starry Sky Railroad' speaks for itself." "Now, we can finally clarify whether our actions have any connection to Xianzhou's calamity, right?"