No wonder in the original storyline, Magical Girl Imperial Flower ruled the strongest throne for ten years, once making even the fully grown Hyacinth difficult to defeat.
Just thinking about World Serpent magic made Hibiscus feel troubled.
She had to admit Jin Yulu was extraordinarily gifted. Looking at Magical Girls in their pri years, which one had experienced professional training, solid foundation, and adapted to militarized environnts from childhood? Absolutely rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. With her already high starting point plus acquired effort and official assistance, she firmly held the throne of comprehensive strength.
She single-handedly enabled official Magical Girls to maintain suppression over wild ones.
In the original world line, Imperial Flower beca famous worldwide earlier than anyone, completing dominion construction first, forcibly bridging the contradiction between Magical Girls and humans to delay the coming of civil war.
The so-called "strongest" was not only a setting but also gained fan recognition—after all, power, authority, and reputation all reached their peak.
Now Jin Yulu was on the opposing side.
Hibiscus shrugged and took a stance, abandoning her plan to use magic. After all, aside from the most essential ti stop, derivative thods like sluggishness were easily adapted to. She simply chose Origin strikes. This was precisely where World Serpent magic was powerful—the more it fought, the stronger it beca. In peak matches where everyone competed on chanics, it could weaken opponent chanics and turn it into stat comparisons, and Imperial Flower's stats dominated the world.
"You're strong, but currently I'm the one in the lead."
In the original world line, the fully developed Hyacinth who went even further had likewise killed the strongest Magical Girl and taken her place. There was no such thing as invincible magic.
All thods depended only on the user herself, just like this very mont.
"Roar!"
Jin Yulu in her out-of-control state suddenly pounced forward with a punch aid at the face. Hibiscus raised her arms to block, but unexpectedly the opponent directly changed from fist to palm, deflecting her arms for a tricky uppercut. She hurriedly tilted her head, barely avoiding it as fierce wind scraped across her cheek, cutting a bloody mark.
Though there was clearly a vast gap in basic stats between them, Jin Yulu still posed a threat under magic amplification, her movents vigorous and every strike lethal.
"If you want to compete in fighting, then let's try."
Hibiscus slapped the girl's elbow and smoothly switched to a grapple, but she didn't expect to subdue her. She changed moves mid-air to a back throw, slamming her to the ground with a thunderous crash that created a deep crater. This impact force caused trees to collapse and birds to scatter in alarm, while beasts fled in all directions.
The two who had been worried about Hibiscus should now worry whether Jin Yulu was tough enough to take a beating.
Whoosh!
The black serpent shadow that had been coiling around suddenly expanded as if filling the sky, with boundless fierce anger, growing larger and larger as if to replace the firmant itself.
However, this was rely the World Serpent's final rampage before exhaustion. It turned and faded in an instant. If not for the absence of ordinary people present, it probably wouldn't even be noticed—showing the potential of the strongest mythology series magic.
But after all this commotion, Jin Yulu was completely drained and fell into deep sleep, her expression peaceful and breathing steady—the appearance of soone sleeping in a safe environnt.
Only when Hibiscus confird the girl beneath her no longer had a trace of magic power did she finally sigh in relief. She also plopped down on the ground, panting.
"All done."
Under the bright moonlight, Magical Girl Hyacinth's black and red Regalia turned to stardust and disappeared.
Nan Zhiyi, who had just completed Triple Awakening and opened Small Universe at high intensity, was likewise unconscious and unable to move for the ti being. She could only wave her hand weakly: "I need to rest. Anyway, it's sumr, and magic bodies don't attract mosquitoes. Let's spend the night here."
Jin Ruochu quickly stepped forward to perform a basic check on the sleeping Jin Yulu. No ergency asures were needed—this person was full of vigor, worthy of being a forr special forces soldier.
She asked: "Dr. Mu, what's our situation now?"
"We defeated the enemy and saved our comrades. Those guys won't cause trouble for a while. Even if they dare to transgress again, I'll ensure they cower. In short, we've created precious developnt ti. That's the situation."
"So Ningfeng Harbor counts as our territory now." Despite her exhausted body, Nan Zhiyi couldn't hide the excitent in her voice. "What are the next instructions?"
Hibiscus's gaze moved back and forth between the two girls' faces. Obviously, both were willing to make the Salvation Church a reality.
Things were becoming interesting.
Her first thought was actually to refuse—after all, she didn't want people close to her to be involved in danger. But then again, Magical Girls were naturally drawn to each other, and bearers of the strongest series were bound to be caught up in disputes. Hiding was aningless—even if humans didn't cause trouble, they couldn't escape Disaster Beast tracking, so banding together for warmth was the only choice. Moreover, there would be fairies in the future offering assistance in exchange for girls' magic traces under the guise of support—like unscrupulous labor contracts. If there was a "Magical Girls' Union," it would definitely be better...
She had many reasons not to let friends wade into muddy waters, but reality always had more rebuttals. Plus, everyone's enthusiasm was quite high—they had finally developed a bit of cohesion.
Hibiscus cleared her throat and said seriously: "The swarm Disaster Beast event in August is over. September: large-scale riots of magic power talented individuals in the Aricas branch laboratory of Anti-Disaster Beast Organizations. October: the first batch of large-scale Magical Girl Awakenings worldwide. November: Catastrophic Disaster Beasts landing in the Arctic Ocean. This is the future."
"Ti magic can prophesy!"
Hearing the keyword "Disaster Beast," Jin Yulu suddenly sat up with a surprised expression. So Magical Girl-related knowledge had just awakened in her mind, completing her literacy in this field.
Though the other two listeners were surprised, considering Hibiscus's usual performance, they didn't doubt it.
Sands of Ti was truly terrifying.
No wonder her magic chanisms had no secrets before Hibiscus. What about the strongest title of each series? Actually, your ti magic should count as the strongest of all series.
"Just consider it a prophecy. So the coming period will be very difficult. We'll be hunted by Aurora—historically the strongest, yet weakest Catastrophic Disaster Beast of the future. If you want to hide, I also have alternative plans for concealing magic power..."
"I choose to fight." Jin Yulu sighed. "I have nowhere else to go anyway."
"There's sothing I need to tell you, Hibiscus. Actually, I cashed out part of my stocks to give my parents enough to enjoy life. My reason was that I made big money doing business with my childhood friend. They won't ask about anything else—they just know I'm working with you." Nan Zhiyi had already made her position clear.
"Indeed, I also gave that pair of divorced parents who barely fulfilled their parental duties a large sum of money. That matter is settled."
Jin Ruochu said: "My father wants to learn from great families and hedge bets. My brother handles business, and I was originally supposed to marry so politician's offspring. But now there's another choice. I'm very happy to throw myself into new fields—the more cross-boundary heavy bets, the greater the returns."
Hibiscus was slightly stunned.
How had things suddenly developed to this point? Honestly, having to bear the fate of friends and family was too heavy a burden.
Suddenly Jin Yulu stood up and patted her shoulder, saying solemnly: "Now you're neither friend nor classmate—you're our commander, and you'll beco the commander of thousands of Magical Girls in the future. Please give orders."
Hibiscus took a deep breath and made up her mind.
"Everyone has 3 days to go back and handle personal matters, then gather at the company. Then I'll let you experience Magical Girl training."
...
Abyssal White Whale Temporary Laboratory.
Pasha, observing various data through glass covers, suddenly received an urgent report from a subordinate: "Ergency situation—conflict broke out in Ningfeng Harbor. Mr. Gallup's disappearance has been confird. The specific intelligence is here..."
After flipping through the docunts, the nun angrily said: "What an idiot. I clearly warned him but he didn't listen. He deserved it."
Since all clone bodies synchronized in anger, seemingly shaking the laboratory, surrounding researchers fell silent, speculating whether war would break out.
The regional leader was Pasha's Winter rcenary Company, and after the Battle of Edo, her distinguished military service had propelled her upward, basically locking in a position among the first-tier power holders of the International Anti-Disaster Beast Organization. Her word was law. If this lady decided to thoroughly investigate this matter, it would probably end badly.
Conversely, she could also make big problems small and small problems disappear.
Pasha slowly put down the report and asked: "What's the attitude from headquarters?"
"They're busy discussing what that starry sky barrier that appeared in Ningfeng Harbor is. Most people think it's the sa type as ti sluggishness—definitely troubleso."
I see. Though Holy Relic holders were powerful, they weren't bizarre enough. They were basically all oriented toward direct combat or functionality, and their capabilities were well-known, posing no threat to big shots. But now soone completely outside the ga had appeared, with all intelligence unknown and only two recorded instances involving ti and universe. Too intimidating—which leader would dare issue a pursuit order? What if the opponent used ti stop to block my door?
The Salvation Church's ultra-spec violence instilled widespread fear—let alone the fact that nurous social activist groups were capitalizing on this to expand their influence. Such forces couldn't be casually dealt with.
Miss Lyra's performance of a crushing victory before the entire world was too shocking. Even people hiding behind armies were terrified, because the Abyssal White Whale had defeated the army, and she had defeated the Abyssal White Whale. Although the equation was too crude, it was enough to inspire fear.
They didn't want to antagonize a group that had been hidden for years, possessed incredible miracles, and had no background information, even if they suspected the opponent's numbers were few—they still wouldn't take risks.
The ball was kicked to the regional leader.
Having dealt with these people frequently, Pasha naturally understood their style—first extricate themselves, then test your attitude.
Who wanted to clean up the ss for the universally despised Eagle Company? It simply wasn't worth it.
Having personally experienced fighting alongside Lyra, she had the most authority to speak. That sluggishness phenonon was irresistible—once you entered the range, you were forcibly controlled. No amount of troops mattered, and the opponent definitely had hidden other thods. That constantly lagging, flickering performance was hard not to associate with ti stop.
Whatever the answer was, at least there was no need to create new enemies. At minimum, international rcenaries and the Salvation Church shared the sa stance on fighting Disaster Beasts—might as well seek common ground while reserving differences.
"I deeply regret Mr. Gallup's incident. He must have died from fusion technology going out of control. Activate the ntal backup."
Pasha defined the matter with one sentence.
"Also, there should be various news coming from Ningfeng Harbor. Don't investigate—suppress it. The local branch should follow Jin Changfeng's attitude. We don't need to wade into muddy waters. In the face of common enemies, so trivial minor frictions should be set aside. It was Gallup's disregard for the big picture that led to this consequence. May God bless his soul to rest in peace."
"Understood."
"Recently, signs of catastrophe are becoming increasingly obvious. The focus is on gathering forces to prepare for the greatest crisis in history. We all need to get busy."
"Sir, we've already lost over 4 warships in the waters around Island 24. Public pressure is enormous..."
"As compensation, let Gallup lead a team to explore."
It wasn't that Pasha was cold enough to ignore colleagues—another reason was that Disaster Beast activity was frequent worldwide, and ti was pressing. Moreover, the Aricas research branch had confird that many magic power talented individuals had attracted them, mostly girls, suggesting deeper chanisms.
The urgent matter was weaponizing the Abyssal White Whale. Hopefully, they could keep up with the schedule.
...
In the top-floor office of Changfeng Financial Group, the chairman, dressed in a new suit with his hair re-styled, stood in the ruins smoking while overlooking the trembling Li Congzhou.
"How about it? You received Pasha's ssage, right?"
"I'll follow your lead completely."
The Counterasure Bureau was nominally under official control but actually deeply influenced by rcenary groups. If the regional leader's attitude was conciliatory, then no waves could be stirred. On the contrary, he would have to do his utmost to clean up the aftermath.
Damn it, after all this commotion, he still couldn't match the Jin family's influence. In the end, the financial group gained even more control over Ningfeng Harbor.
While regretting deeply, he approved the resignation letter for Jin Yulu before him.
"Thank you for your cultivation all this ti."
"Forget it, that's how it is. No need to say more. I hope you find a good position elsewhere."
Jin Yulu nodded and bid farewell to her colleagues one by one. Though everyone was sowhat reluctant, they still expressed their blessings. What surprised her was that she felt no trace of reluctance. Had she lived poorly before? Not at all. It was her magic-power-refined body producing strong resonance with her kind, eager to join her new family.
Having lost both parents as a child, her emotions had always been numb. Now she was eager and passionate—long ti no see. This was Jin Yulu's first ti choosing the career she wanted.
Bidding farewell to one destiny, it could barely be called a good parting. She could dedicate her loyalty to the next family.
Before leaving, Jin Yulu patted Jin Ruochu's shoulder and left the office.
They had co back together according to Hibiscus's instructions to give an explanation. Next, they would truly do what Magical Girls should do—destined to be extrely dangerous. She wondered if this young miss could hold up.
No matter what, I will dedicate everything.
After learning that Hibiscus had once saved her, Jin Yulu no longer had doubts. So the encounter that could redeem her life had already happened—that was perfect. Being able to imdiately find a place to belong was truly fortunate. As long as it was righteous work of saving ordinary people, she would give her all to establish the Salvation Church.
Li Congzhou watched the girl high-fiving and cheering with her forr subordinate and snorted coldly: "Jin Changfeng, you just have a good daughter."
"Right, nothing else."
This sarcasm reaching a father's ears made him happier than praise for himself.
He said seriously: "Jin Ruochu, you should have already connected with so force, right? Whether because they took initiative or used their influence to force this matter to end, please convey my thanks. I owe them a favor. Also, you little girl, don't get cocky. What's with that expression of determination to save the world? The world doesn't need you to save it. Go wherever you should go. From now on I absolutely won't interfere, but you must protect yourself."
"By the way, convey this recomndation: I've always been dedicated to training you as a product operations officer, capable of coordination work. I hope your new position won't bury your talents."
Jin Changfeng understood he and his daughter were now people of two different worlds. He might as well let go—consider it her job hunting. Maybe it was an investnt in original shares.
"I understand. Don't worry."
After speaking, the girl swaggered out with her head held high, then imdiately slipped and fell with a cry of pain, causing those familiar with her to still look worried.
...
Hibiscus dragged her exhausted body ho.
Having clearly needed rest after the Battle of Edo, she had instead rushed into this case without stopping. Worthy of being the "professional kidnapping victim" unlucky young miss. Fortunately, things ended successfully. As expected, the rcenary company didn't send additional forces and instead gradually withdrew, as if acknowledging sovereignty.
Though she had only t regional leader Pasha a few tis, the other party's personality was the type that valued anyone strong and worthy of association. She indeed didn't pursue the matter further.
Turning on the TV, the news reported: "Investigation of the Ningfeng Harbor terrorist attack incident is complete. The criminals have been apprehended, and cleanup work is underway."
"Deep-sea reconnaissance fleets discovered active signs on Islands 22-27 occupied by Disaster Beasts."
"Relic excavation work at Lost Continent R400 pit had to be suspended due to knowledge poison infection. Casualties continue to expand. The excavation team is actively considering sealing the site to contain the spread."
"Various speculations about the Salvation Church..."
"Following Eagle rcenary Company's failure this ti, stock prices continue to plumt. dia exposed evidence of inhumane experints and human trafficking. Both sides are engaged in court litigation..."
Hibiscus sighed in relief. Planet Gaia was having another peaceful day as always.
Though Disaster Beasts were indeed fierce, life involved more than just fighting and killing—there were also daily necessities. After brief turmoil, routine continued.
"Ti to see what rewards the system issued earlier?"
[Notification: Completed suggestion "Resolve Jin Yulu and Jin Ruochu's kidnapping case" Reward issued: Combat-oriented technique-related knowledge.]
Such a special reward made Hibiscus's eyes widen. Netizens had ntioned before that higher levels of techniques were mastered by fairies, called magic arts. Because they represented vast knowledge systems behind them, a magic power talented person could self-comprehend so techniques, but wanting to progress further to magic arts was harder than climbing to heaven, inevitably facing multiple barriers under knowledge monopoly. Of course, fairies also envied Magical Girls—after all, they naturally possessed part of miracles.
Receive reward.
The mont the thought arose, her head split with pain as miscellaneous knowledge poured into her mind. The discomfort flashed by, then this textual information seed to automatically piece together into a system.
Hibiscus had been exhausted and drowsy just now, but now she nearly jumped three feet high, bouncing up from the sofa to stand in place. After gasping for quite a while, she finally digested this knowledge. Fortunately, her spirit attribute was high, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
"In the future, similar rewards must be accepted at full status."
Though startling, overall the harvest was rich. The girl imdiately began experinting.
Permanent Hypnosis Technique.
Wrapping the body in a layer of ntal interference effects—those with insufficient magic power would definitely miss if they tried to aim and shoot, an efficient alternative to the original Levitation Technique defense strategy. Of course, it also had new applications: the repulsive force provided by Levitation Technique was sufficient for dodging and weaving in close combat, providing more possibilities.
Therefore, the "combat-oriented technique-related knowledge" reward was actually more refined technique manipulation supporting its use in battle, breaking away from what netizens called useless.
Better to trust no books than to trust books entirely. The sa principle applied to asking questions—one couldn't be bound by conventions.
Hibiscus lightly punched at the air and imdiately stirred up gale-force winds. Though she had held back, it was still like a typhoon passing through.
"If Magic Power Internal Compression explodes while enhanced with Levitation Technique, it would amplify damage. If I did it again, I could blast a 3-ter diater hole in the Abyssal White Whale without needing a second strike."
Power had increased considerably.
This experiential knowledge could be taught to more Magical Girls to help them improve further, especially Jin Ruochu, Nan Zhiyi, and Jin Yulu would rapidly unleash their talents.
Many sacrifices in the original storyline stemd from insufficient Magical Girl combat systems. Trial and error always ca with costs, and much experience had to be piled up with bloody casualty numbers, without even guaranteeing results. For quite a long ti, they couldn't even figure out how many types of techniques existed or how to use them correctly, let alone assist in combat—everyone was basically charging headlong in the early stages.
Now it was different. Hibiscus had learned to cure infection diseases, precise technique application... more and more achievents.
"No need to wait for so lengthy experints. I'll be this pioneer."
The girl took a deep breath to adjust her magic power, and the surroundings imdiately beca calm. Besides this, she should properly ask about the specific developnt directions for her three companions' magic. Seeking help from the omnipotent netizens:
"Hello everyone, this question follows up on the last status update." Hibiscus roughly outlined what happened while attaching a short video. "We plan to start operating the Salvation Church, preparing to grasp both money and the extraordinary. The forr already has leads—regarding the latter, I'd like to ask more about their magic developnt directions."
She patiently waited for the short video's view count to climb. Though this ti's editing was more perfunctory, it explained the situation.
【What's with the host's casting standards? How are they all so similar?】
【High energy ahead】
【I declare—the new world line's brand new protagonist group has been established. The first team battle begins】
【Worthy of being "Ningfeng Harbor, center of the universe." Indeed, according to the event line's early stage combined with new simulation plot, Hyacinth won't fail the college entrance exam and go work abroad weathering hardships, Manjusaka won't have to go overseas for treatnt due to surgical failure complications, Imperial Flower hasn't been transferred to the Disaster Beast frontlines developing PTSD, and Nan Zhiyi hasn't lost both parents and beco paraplegic, forcing her to leave her sad hotown... Tears】
【No regrets in this life】
【The perfect world line that countless ti resets couldn't achieve. Seeing the four of them fighting side by side in the sa fra is absolutely explosive. Everyone is living well】
Hibiscus was slightly stunned, not expecting netizens to focus on fulfilled wishes, with no one even complaining about this episode's perfunctory editing.
It seed the Magical Girl of Light original storyline must be full of tragedy.
This further strengthened her determination to pursue the current path. She had to forge a completely different ending.
【Several people with the most profound impact on Magical Girl history once lived in the sa city. Ningfeng Harbor was once brilliant with stars—truly a place where dragons rise. Unfortunately, they missed each other's most glorious years. When they reunited, they bore too much and couldn't turn back, left only with military confrontation brewing tragedy】
【They say "may you return still as a youth," but who can forget those heavy experiences? Indeed, perhaps only by returning to their verdant years could they cooperate】
【All knives go away. The new world line will have Hyacinth save everything】
【Give everyone a chance to start over. People with consistent goals but divergent paths might be able to bridge contradictions and unite as one】
【Tears】
【Gallup: I really want to ask those late-stage bosses what's so hard about it? Where's the difficulty? For so many years, what you faced were Magical Girl groups with constant internal strife, rcenaries making trouble, and human leadership suspicion. What about ? I directly faced Golden Dragon Emperor, Ti Priestess, Cherry Blossoms Everywhere, and Star Observer simultaneously. Bosses who complain about difficulty should reflect on whether you didn't train hard enough or weren't ruthless enough】
【Even fan fiction authors wouldn't dare easily use such a super luxury lineup, but I just love it. Heavily reposting to Magical Girl of Light topic circles】
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