Chapter 110 The Changes of Erosion and the Pain of Growth

One month later,

late at night,

Linshan, on the 12th floor of the underworld, an empty room that is inaccessible.

After Suzu and Hitamaru cleaned the dust in the room, they locked the door and seemed to be locked in a big coffin.

"Are you sure you want to do that? Suzu." Hitamaru asked with a worried look on her face. One of her little hands was holding a multi-functional lamp for lighting.

"Yes." Ling pursed her thin pink lips and nodded, "After all, we have arranged so many things during this period. There is no reason to give up at this time, otherwise wouldn't it be in vain?"

"Why do I feel that your will is not very strong?" Hitamaru scratched the back of his head with his other little hand.

"..."

Ling's will was indeed not very strong, and she regretted it the day after she decided to become the Herrscher of Corrosion in this civilization.

Isn’t it good to live an honest life? What are you doing? Why did she say those words to Hitamaru in the middle of the night? Is it because of the passion?

Isn’t it good to be protected by your eldest sister and brother-in-law? What kind of power are you blindly pursuing?

Alas...the impulse of the moment is indeed the devil.

However, Suzu was embarrassed to tell Hitamaru that she no longer wanted to become the Herrscher of Corrosion.

After all, she had boasted about Haikou, "shielded" her brother-in-law, and was "on par" with her eldest sister in terms of strength. She even gave Hitamamaru a "choice question". If she suddenly regretted and retreated, wouldn't it be a little bit... not too good?

It's a bit embarrassing.

Therefore, Ling made procrastinating preparations for more than a month before finally making up her mind and coming here tonight.

In fact, there was no need to prepare too many things at all. Ling was delayed because of the hesitation in her heart.

In Hitamaru's eyes, Suzu was very considerate. The reason why she was procrastinating was to give herself time to choose.

Therefore, Hitamaru decided to think seriously and live up to Suzu's wishes.

However, the more Seriously Hitamaru thought about it, the more embarrassed Suzu became to give up, until she reached this point.

But then again, Ling may really have the determination to become stronger, but she just doesn't know it. She is used to being embarrassed and doesn't value her own face very much.

Maybe, she also wanted to do something for her eldest sister and brother-in-law.

"Why don't you think about it again." Hitamaru advised thoughtfully, "The process of becoming the Herrscher of Corrosion should be dangerous, right? If you fail accidentally...even if you don't want to tell me what the consequences will be. , but I am not stupid, I can guess that the consequences of failure will be serious."

"Moreover, even if we succeed, what should we do afterwards?" Hitamaru put the lamp on the ground, spread his hands, and continued, "The eldest sister and the eldest brother-in-law will definitely be punished because of our recklessness and disobedience. I don’t want to be criticized for blaming and reprimanding us...or...forget it, Ling."

The little guy's mentality at this time is a bit like a child who wants to do bad things but is afraid of being discovered and criticized by his parents.

Hitamaru flinched, and she had long wanted to flinch. She had been brewing these words in her heart for a long time, and now she finally said them out.

Ling naturally had hesitation, wavering, and fear of the unknown future in her heart, but she comforted her with a firm tone: "It's okay, I will definitely succeed. Who do you think I am? I am the Herrscher of Corrosion! The sister-in-law of the Emperor of Heaven! The sister of the eldest sister! The former champion of the unlimited individual competition! I am not afraid of anyone! I am not afraid of being scolded by the eldest sister and brother-in-law, and they don’t dare to do anything to me. It’s okay, it’s really okay, until then Then I will take the blame for you."

Ling seemed to be cheering herself up. She acted very loyal. As the "boss" who protected Hitamamaru, she didn't want to be looked down upon by her "little brother".

Hitamaru expressed deep doubts about Ling's words and didn't dare to do anything to you? The eldest sister and the eldest brother-in-law spank you too!

Could it be that... Ling is no longer afraid of being spanked?

A bit awesome!

As expected of a bell! Have courage! As expected of another me!

"Then...well, be careful and give up immediately if you feel something is wrong, okay?"

"Yes." Ling nodded, patted Hitamamaru's head, and comforted, "Don't worry, I'm very strong!"

No anti-theft

She was still certain. After all, except maybe her brother-in-law, no one in the world understood "erosion" better than her.

Ling's strength is always at the top level of human beings, even if she usually behaves very crotch-stretching.

It was quiet in the dim room,

Ling adjusted the state and began to use the power of erosion to carefully erode the room, making its "real numbers" stop moving, making its "time" stop passing, making its "space" independent of the world, and making its "existence" disappear. People know...

This process was very long and lasted for more than an hour before it was over. During this period, Suzu was particularly focused. The sensible Hitamaru turned off the light and did not disturb her with anything.

Finally, after it ended successfully, Hitamaru breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Ling actually did it, truly worthy of Ling! It’s really worthy of being the other me!

After eroding this area, Ling naturally breathed a sigh of relief. She tidied her hair and furry tail, sat cross-legged on the cushion in the center of the room, and then started from "Key to Erosion: Jizo Yuhun" ” and took out a large piece of Honkai crystal.

This Honkai Crystal was formed by secretly transporting and condensing it from the imaginary space bit by bit using the Herrscher core in the Ksitigarbha Soul.

She made a lot of Honkai crystals beforehand because "

After sealing the space here, Suzu can no longer establish a "link" with the imaginary number space and obtain Honkai energy from there.

If the energy of these Honkai Crystals breaks out at the same time and instantly, it can easily destroy a large city.

In the dark room, Honkai energy emitted a faint pink-purple light, dangerous and charming. The weak light shone on Suzu and Hitamaru, leaving two long streaks on the pale floor and walls. shadow.

Ling felt a little uneasy, maybe because of the biological instinct to resist Honkai, or maybe it was the feeling of emptiness behind her that caused her uneasiness.

Ling pondered for a moment, then stood up, picked up the cushion, and sat in the northeast corner of the room. When her back, tail and wall were pressed together, her uneasy mood improved slightly.

Hitamaru noticed Suzu's lack of confidence, but she hesitated for a while and did not persuade the other party to give up or undermine Suzu's self-confidence. At this point, it was estimated that Suzu would never give up.

"Um... Suzu, tell me, if you succeed, will another Herrscher consciousness be born in your body?" Hitamamaru floated to Suzu's side, staring at his big innocent eyes, and said innocently, "If another me appears, what name should we give her?"

Hitamaru was using a slightly clumsy method to try to divert Suzu's uneasiness and concerns.

Ling was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook her head: "I don't know, who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"

"Hehe~ I really want to have another playmate."

"Really... I also really want to have another cute Hitamaru around me."

"Huh? Oops! You can't call me 'Hitamaru' anymore! I'm unique!" Hitamaru stamped his feet in the air.

"Haha, of course, you will always be unique to me." Suzu reached out and pinched Hitamaru's cheek, smiling softly, "Thank you for staying with me for so many years, Hitamaru."

"Oh, why are you talking about this? It's so embarrassing." Hitamaru said uncomfortably, a little embarrassed.

The two were silent for a while, and Ling said, "I...have started?"

"Well... come on! You will definitely succeed! I will help you protect the law and don't let anyone disturb you!" Hitamaru clenched his little fists and encouraged.

"good."

Ling took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and got rid of all the distracting thoughts in her mind. Then, she began to absorb the Honkai energy emitted by the Honkai crystals around her.

The process of absorption was gradual, from less to more. It was not until she directly absorbed the Honkai energy in the Honkai crystal that she felt physical discomfort and pain.

Thousands of years ago, Ling vaguely remembered that Wutong once told her that the birth method of the Herrscher of Corrosion was best to start with death and end with rebirth. Her original birth process was flawed and incomplete.

However, the timid and shameful Ling still does not have the courage to face death. Death is an extremely dangerous thing. She may face death for others, but she cannot take that risk for her own strength.

Fortunately, Suzuya does not have to face death. She has a deep understanding of "corrosion" and can become a perfect Herrscher of Corrosion even if she does not die.

The premise is that this civilization does not have the Herrscher of Corrosion.

Honkai energy slowly flowed through the body and gathered in the chest. Its violent destructiveness and corrosiveness brought indescribable pain to Suzu.

Of all the methods and ways to become a Herrscher, Ling chose the stupidest, simplest, and roughest method, which was to continuously absorb Honkai Energy to condense the Herrscher's core.

She is very talented and has this ability.

Ling couldn't remember how long it had been since she had experienced this kind of pain. The last time was probably when she became the Herrscher of Corrosion.

This kind of pain is more torturous than Ling Chi or being bitten and eaten by thousands of insects. Her skin has large areas of pink-purple lines eroded by Honkai Energy, and even the beads of sweat that appear due to the severe pain in her body will appear. Was instantly evaporated.

Ling's face was ferocious, her big clear blue eyes turned blood red, and her hoarse, dry throat let out a moan that she didn't realize, which frightened Hitamaru who was accompanying him.

However, Hitamaru didn't know what he should do or what he could do, so he could only stamp his feet in worry.

She wanted to step forward to absorb the Honkai energy and help Ling share the pressure.

But she didn't dare. She was afraid that her reckless behavior would disturb Ling, and she would be doing bad things instead of helping.

Although she was suffering from incomparable pain, Ling Rang still kept her consciousness clear. She regretted a little, but she was not panicked or impatient. She could not care about regrets. Everything that happened so far was what Ling originally expected. middle.

This is the process that must be experienced to grow up. Presumably, her brother-in-law and others, in order to pursue the power to protect others and themselves, must have endured far more painful things than she is now.

My brother-in-law can bear it, my eldest sister can bear it, Dr. Mebius can bear it, and so can she!

"Erosion" is a form of Honkai energy, but "erosion" can erode Honkai energy. However, Suzu did not erode the Honkai energy in her body in order to alleviate some of the pain and pressure, because the time has not yet come. .

She took out a Key of Creation and handed it to Hitamaru, who was crying. Although Suzu was speechless, Hitamaru immediately understood her behavior.

Suzu needs Hitamaru's help to heal her injured body.

With tears and snot on his face, Hidamaru took over the key to creation, gritted his teeth and helped Ling heal his body.

At this moment, the little guy seems

She seems to have matured a lot. Maybe she is very strong in nature, but she is just too well protected by everyone.

You must work hard! Be sure to succeed!

Bless you, brother-in-law!

No, there is no need for a eldest brother-in-law, Ling will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties on her own.

Although there is no concept of time here, Suzu and Hitamaru are "alive", so time is still passing by them bit by bit. After an unknown period of time, a piece of Honkai Crystal was finally absorbed by Suzu. .

Ling felt that her chest was swollen, and she didn't know if it was an illusion, but there was a small piece of pink-purple crystal there.

After eroding the crystal, Ling took a short rest, adjusted his condition, and took out another Honkai crystal.

Ling continued to absorb Honkai energy like this, and the painful time lasted for unknown lengths of time, maybe a month, maybe a year, maybe even longer.

The time of suffering always feels extremely long.

Finally, when Suzu and Hitamaru were on the verge of mental collapse, a pink-purple core formed in Suzu's body.

During this period, Hitamaru's mood changed from initial worry, to numbness, to pain, and finally, she wanted to die.

But she gritted her teeth and persevered.

Suzu was naturally under greater pressure than Hitamaru.

When Suzu said "It's over", the ecstatic Hitamaru hugged Suzu and cried bitterly, venting his suppressed and sad emotions wantonly.

it is finally over.

In the dark room, a gem with pale pink light was suspended on Ling's fingertips.

"Is this the core of the Herrscher of Corrosion in modern civilization?" Hitamamaru wiped the tears and snot from his face with the corner of Suzu's clothes, looking at him with dull and curious eyes.

She wanted to stretch out her finger and touch it, but she didn't dare. She was afraid that it would be damaged and Ling's hard work would be in vain. She was also afraid that all this would be a mirror image and a fantasy.

Ling's eyes turned blue again. She looked at the gem on her fingertips blankly. She was silent for a long time and said with a complex expression: "I don't know..."

"Huh? What?" Hitamaru was stunned when he heard this.

"I don't know what it is. Anyway...it doesn't look like the core of Herrscher of Erosion." Ling's language was a little jerky. She hadn't spoken for a long time.

"Then, that, that... what else could it be if it wasn't the core of Herrscher?" Hitamamaru was anxious. Their efforts wouldn't be in vain, right?

No!

God can't treat them like this!

"have no idea……"

"Could you have read it wrong? I heard my eldest brother-in-law say that the core of the Herrschers in the previous civilization and the current civilization are different, and the powers of the Herrschers are also different." Hitamamaru reminded, she looked at it with hopeful eyes. Ring, hope to get a good answer.

"I don't know..." Ling thought for a while and said, "It looks like the core, but not like it."

Her words flowed more smoothly.

Hitamaru began to worry again whether there was something wrong with Qi Ling's brain? Why does she look so stupid? I don't know if I ask three questions.

Very much like my former self.

"Let's go home." Hitamaru suggested.

She now misses her bed, bedroom, home, and her eldest sister and brother-in-law very much.

She mainly wanted her eldest brother-in-law to help heal Yi Ling's brain.

It is estimated that Hitamaru no longer wanted to stay in a dark room without windows, and she had the illusion of being buried in a coffin.

"Okay..." Suzuki nodded calmly.

After putting away the pink and transparent gems, Ling moved her stiff body, stood up, eliminated the "erosion" in the room, and opened the door.

Ling's big tail has grown a few more, and they are longer and bigger. She now has nine tails, and it is probably more comfortable to jump on it and lie on it than to lie on the bed.

It makes people want to touch it when they see it.

I don't know how much time passed in the room, but the world outside the room only passed for a moment.

Suzu and Hitamaru were standing inside the door, and Indus and Sakura were standing outside the door.

The four of them faced each other, and Suzu and Hitamaru subconsciously took a few steps back, their eyes evasive and fearful, like children who had done something wrong and been discovered by their parents.

They miss Wutong and Sakura very much, but they are afraid of seeing each other.

I am really afraid of what will happen.

"Are you tired? Go home with my eldest sister, have a meal, take a hot bath, and then have a good sleep. My eldest sister will accompany you tonight." Sakura took a few steps forward and reached out to touch Ling's cheek. , smiled softly, "Sister made you two your favorite fried tofu."

Sakura did not blame or scold the two.

Wutong also rarely spoke.

In the darkness, Sakura's eyes were like water, her long cherry-colored hair was as soft as silk, the delicate and familiar temperature and touch of her fingertips, and the words she spoke made Suzu and Hitamaru's psychological "defences" collapse instantly.

"Sister..."

Ling's voice was choked and she cried suddenly. She hugged Sakura and buried her head in Sakura's chest, sobbing and crying bitterly.

Hearing Suzu's cry, Hitamaru cried involuntarily and rushed towards Sakura.

The two of them endured too much pain for too long in the darkness. In the end, they didn't know what the outcome would be, whether it was successful or not, good or bad.

All kinds of complex emotions such as grievance, sadness, discomfort, and confusion were entangled in my heart, and they were vented at this moment.

Maybe this is what home feels like.

Home is not a specific place, it is where the heart is

Fang, wherever you have family members who care and tolerate you, that is home.