Dao Of Heaven

Chapter 241: Yui, Open Your Mouth

"Ki-Kotomi actually brought a bento box?!"

Yui's eyes widened in disbelief, trembling as if the very foundations of her world had crumbled. She clasped her hands over her mouth as if trying to stifle a scream.

If her dramatic tendencies were turned up just a notch, she might've shrieked like the heroine in a suspense movie discovering a dead body.

"What's with that look? Is it really that shocking for me to bring a bento?" Kotomi asked, tugging at the corner of her mouth in ...

Chapter 329: Kabbalah Tree of Life × Simulation of the Imaginary Tree Experiment?

Buzz—!

Emerging from a portal shimmering with violet light, Esdeath stepped onto a surface no longer water but high-concentration Honkai energy in a liquid state.

Some areas had even crystallized, forming an expansive crystalline plain resembling a massive magical array.

Gathered on this shimmering platform were numerous figures, including the Astartes Thirteenth Legion Commander Robert, along with a vast assembly of Astartes warriors and officers of the mortal au...

Chapter 328: The End of Spirits

"Ice Avalanche!"

As Esdeath's voice resounded, an icy blue radiance exploded from her body. Sharp icicles burst from the ground, and in an instant, a blizzard engulfed the manifested imaginary space.

Frost-white ice stretched endlessly, covering every inch of sight. Everything before her was transformed into a cage of ice and snow, towering like a frozen forest reaching the heavens, sculpted as if from eternal frost.

Countless massive ice spikes materialized out of thin air,...

Chapter 259: Hope and Despair 2/2

One day later, humanity's population had dwindled to just over 200 million, while the number of Gastrea remained above six billion.

Two days later, humanity's population was reduced to just over 100 million, with Gastrea numbers dropping to just under six billion.

By the third day, fewer than 100 million humans remained, while Gastrea numbers fell to over 5 billion.

On the fourth day, the human population dropped to just over 50 million, and Gastrea numbers to under 5 billio...

Chapter 258: Hope and Despair 1/2

Within minutes, the earlier scene of the Gastrea being lifted into the air was reenacted. This time, however, the subjects were not Gastrea but living, breathing humans.

All of these humans shared one trait—they harbored malice toward the cursed children.

Their faces were painted with confusion as if they couldn't comprehend what was happening.

But as the realization dawned on them, panic set in. The air was filled with cries, curses, and desperate pleas for mercy.

H...

Chapter 531: I Have Connections

What should I do? What should I do?

In the bathroom, Natsumi was like an ant on a hot pan. Although Artemisia had let her into the bathroom, if she stayed in there for too long, she'd definitely give herself away. The small space offered no avenues for escape, and sooner or later, she would be discovered.

At that moment, Artemisia's voice came from outside.

"Are you done yet? It's been five minutes already. Also, I suggest you drop any ideas of escaping because with your abi...

Chapter 31: The Silent Furina

The salvation of the Irminsul and the acquisition of Archon-level combat power are of unparalleled importance to Sumeru in its current state.

Moreover, the desert, as the Akademiya's unwanted burden, was something they had long wished to discard.

As Felina had aptly put it, not only could they seize the opportunity to rid themselves of this burden, but they could also sell it off at such an extraordinary price that the deal was immensely profitable for them.

Seeing Felina ge...

Chapter 240: Megumi Takes It All In

What the—?!

The only thought running through Kotomi's mind at that moment was those two words.

After ending the phone call, she had assumed that Yukino and Megumi wouldn't arrive so quickly. That was why she had so nonchalantly agreed to Yui's request.

But the moment Yui had just rested her head on her lap, Megumi Kato and Yukinoshita Yukino appeared! How were they so fast?!

The main entrance to the gymnasium was locked. To get in, one would have to...

Chapter 239: The Two Hiding in the Gymnasium

The athletic field at Sobu High School is quite large, large enough to house a two-story gymnasium. On the somewhat stuffy second floor of the gym, where the large windows are locked and cannot be opened, there are various sports apparatuses like high jump equipment, mats, and rarely-used items such as shot puts, ping-pong tables, and their accompanying gear.

From the railings on the second floor, one can peek down at the first floor. Most of the ground level consists of an indoor baske...

Chapter 327: Kabbalah Life Tree Ritual—Honkai Revision

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Amid deafening explosions, brilliant blue lightning shattered the underground sections of DEM's Tengu City headquarters. The torrent of electricity tore through the soil, steel, and concrete, relentlessly burrowing deeper into the facility.

The roaring stream of thunder and electromagnetic destruction showed no signs of stopping until it reached the depths of the headquarters, melting through the reinforced bunker's armored shell with pinpoint precision....

Chapter 326: The ‘Bone-Devouring Empress’

"She's here?! How did she find me?"

Was it because of the emotional fluctuation just now?

The figure of 'Phantom,' cloaked in a mosaic-like distortion, raised its head with a hint of surprise in its voice. Judging by the energy fluctuations of Esdeath, they were clearly below her level. Normally, while she was deliberately concealing herself, no spiritual energy waves should have leaked out.

"But now is not the time for battle. 'Shinji' is still waiting for me…" Without th...

Chapter 257: Prelude to Judgment

Had it not been for the higher-ups' orders to capture them alive, the self-defense force members would likely have opened fire already. They cared little for the lives of the cursed children accompanying Ruri Gokou, viewing them as less than human. Killing them all wouldn't have left a dent in their consciences.

The arrival of the pursuit team immediately caused unrest among the cursed children. While they knew Eriri was exceptionally strong, the sight of so many armed soldiers made it ...

Chapter 256: The Suicide Squad Arrives

Eriri approached the little girl and her younger sister. The younger sibling also had long silver hair but appeared to be about two or three years younger than her elder sister.

At that moment, the younger one blinked her large, pretty eyes in curiosity as she looked at Eriri, her right hand tightly clutching her sister's.

"Hello, little ones," Eriri greeted with a light laugh, gently pinching each of their small cheeks.

"Hello, Onee-san. Thank you for giving us food."

Chapter 530: Clown

The Lantern Festival, as an annual grand event, naturally attracted many people to come and celebrate. Small vendors also flocked to the area, hoping to cash in on the festivities. After all, during times like these, people were mostly out for entertainment and more willing to spend a little extra for enjoyment, treating themselves for a year of hard work.

Moreover, most of the festival attendees were couples or families, who tended to spend generously, making them the favorite clientel...

Chapter 30: An Offer That Cannot Be Refused

Of course, some might ask: Didn't the Akademiya submerge the people of Sumeru City into dreams to use their brains as computational power for the creation of a god?

Isn't that inhumane? Isn't that harmful?

Yes, it is indeed inhumane. It is indeed harmful!

But as stated before, the Irminsul's pollution has reached a critical point. The tree is wilting, and Sumeru could collapse at any moment.

From a ruler's perspective, when a nation is teetering on the brink of extinct...

Chapter 29: Another Perspective

"Lady Furina, I have heard that you intend to bring rainfall to the desert."

"May I ask if this is your way of spreading faith in Sumeru?"

As previously mentioned, the order of the seven nations was established after the Archon War, and the Seven Archons are only permitted to spread their faith within their own territories.

This rule exists to prevent conflicts over faith between the Archons from escalating into wars.

Sumeru, being one of the seven nations, is represen...

Chapter 238: I Just Think That Relationships Between Girls Are So Nice!

After fulfilling Megumi's two conditions, the earlier tension between her and Kotomi disappeared, restoring the usual comfortable atmosphere between them.

"Megumi, you're always so subtle when you're upset. If I didn't know you so well, I'd never even notice when you're mad," Kotomi said softly, recalling the anxious moments earlier. Someone like Megumi, who doesn't show their emotions on their face when upset, exerts a unique kind of pressure.

"Me? Subtle? I don't think so. I rea...

Chapter 237: Am I Too Easy to Pacify?

When Arisu Sakayanagi unexpectedly approached Kotomi, Megumi, who was standing not far away, immediately felt her mood sour. Although she didn't yet know that Arisu had overheard her confession at the aquarium, she couldn't help but feel a sense of vigilance whenever she saw Arisu near Kotomi.

Despite how harmless Arisu might appear, the only reason Megumi could think of for her unease was this: Arisu liked Kotomi and intended to steal her away.

"Tch..."

Clicking he...

Chapter 325: The Wrong Spirit... Wait, Kurumi Mistakenly Identifies the Spirit

"Grand Commander, per orders from Legion Headquarters, the Anti-Spirit Forces' AST garrison base has been almost entirely cleared. Marked research facilities are being secured by divided units," reported a fellow officer clad in an intricately designed power armor as he approached the Grand Commander.

"At present, all key locations in London have effectively fallen under our control. The only remaining organized resistance is concentrated at DEM Industries' headquarters building. Follow...

Chapter 324: A Regular Day for the Astartes Begins with Orbital Drops

The flagship fortress of the Astartes XIII Legion, a colossal structure towering nearly 10,000 meters in height and spanning tens of kilometers in diameter, slowly descended into a predetermined orbit above Earth.

Inside the specially engineered fusion engines, highly concentrated Honkai Crystals underwent intense nuclear fusion reactions, generating the immense propulsion necessary to move this gargantuan airborne citadel. Surrounding the flagship was an expansive fleet of the Legion's...

Chapter 255: The Outer Area

Protected by dozens of massive monoliths made of metal, the scenery inside the Tokyo Area was indistinguishable from that of a normal, peaceful world.

However, along the border where the monoliths met, lay a unique region—the Outer Area.

The Outer Area and the central Tokyo Area were two completely different worlds. The latter was a bustling metropolis filled with skyscrapers, no different from pre-war times. In contrast, the Outer Area was a wasteland of ruins, desolation, and ...

Chapter 254: The Helpless Seitenshi

To be provoked like this—even if the person doing so was a very cute little girl—there was no way Yasuwaki Takuto would let her off lightly. However, he was currently standing before Seitenshi, and he didn't want to do anything that would tarnish her impression of him. After all, he was still planning to win her over and rise to the top.

"What nonsense are you spouting? When have I ever killed little girls for sport?" Yasuwaki countered righteously. Then, pushing his glasses up with...

Chapter 529: A Familiar Silhouette

After everyone had left, the once-crowded apartment felt utterly empty. While it hadn't been noticeable amidst the hustle and bustle, the quiet now settled in like a heavy blanket, amplifying the sense of loneliness.

The television in the living room was playing a lively comedy, with clowns performing silly antics to amuse the audience. Yet Natsumi, sitting on the sofa, didn't find anything funny. It all felt grating and annoying. She held the remote in her hand, flipping through channe...

Chapter 28: The Strategy Begins

Only by gathering sufficient faith could Felina achieve her goals.

The desert of Sumeru was an environment of extreme hardship, compounded by the discriminatory policies of the Akademiya.

Faced with such dire conditions, the tensions between the desert and rainforest regions of Sumeru were on the verge of erupting into conflict.

Faith, as a force, derives its strength from two key factors:

The number of believers.The fervor of their belief.

The desert population ...

Chapter 27: Missiles Now?

A month flew by.

During this time, all of Fontaine united its resources to construct a new Fontaine Academy of Sciences north of Fontaine Court.

Scientists and their teams promptly began their respective research projects.

It's worth mentioning that, during the mobilization conference, Felina showcased her Arkhe Control ability to the assembled scientists.

Arkhe Energy comprises two opposing elements: Ousia and Pneuma. When these elements collide, they annihilate each ...

Chapter 236: The Natural Enemy of Stray Cats

[Kotomi, are you taking a bath?]

Seeing Megumi's text message, Kotomi froze. The timing was... suspiciously precise.

[Just about to. I just finished undressing...]

Kotomi replied, tapping the screen before sending it.

[Me too~ Want to video call?]

[Absolutely not!]

Kotomi rejected the idea immediately, her cheeks turning red. She then remembered the matter at hand and hurriedly began typing a message to ask.

[So, uh, Megumi, about the underwear you're...

Chapter 235: We Switched Underwear?!

Perhaps because of the loud BGM, Aimi, lying sprawled across the bed, didn't notice Kotomi entering the room. Her eyes remained glued to the laptop screen, her delicate fingers occasionally clicking the mouse.

That familiar posture and movements… Kotomi only needed one glance to guess what Aimi was doing.

Is Aimi playing a galgame? Wait—if she's using my laptop, then she must be playing one of the galgames I stored on the D drive! Oh no, oh no!

Kotomi broke out ...

Chapter 323: The Mood Takes a Sudden Turn for the Lively

"It's over."

Clang!

Turning to Cornelia and Wave, Akame casually flicked the blood off her blade, [Murasame], which rang with a crisp sound as it slid back into its sheath.

"Yuzuru! Damn it, this isn't over. Just wait!"

Leaving a parting threat, Yuzuru Yamai supported her sister, Kaguya Yamai, whose abdomen now sported a large, gaping wound inflicted by Wave. Kicking off the ground, Yuzuru leapt away, rapidly gaining altitude.

Unfortunately, Yuzuru hadn'...

Chapter 322: Step Aside! I’m Taking Over!

"Your Majesty?!"

Thud!

Esdeath stomped heavily, driving Kotori beneath her foot.

"Urgh..."

Hearing Esdeath address someone with such reverence and seeing her unusually submissive posture, Kotori gritted her teeth, forcing herself to stay conscious.

Although she couldn't comprehend much of what Snowstorm (Esdeath) had mentioned after pulling out that metallic cube glowing with a purple-red hue—terms like "supernatural entities," "Danger Beasts," "Robert...

Chapter 253: Kuroneko Storms the Sanctuary

Emerging from the prison-like room, Eriri and her group entered a wide corridor lined with numerous rooms on both sides. Each of these rooms served as a holding cell for the "Cursed Children." Only after undergoing rigorous training would these children be deemed capable of becoming powerful Initiators.

The IISO specifically sought out gifted Cursed Children from around the world, concentrated them in such facilities, and shaped them into the finest weapons against the Gastrea. However,...