Chapter 341: "Mom, I'm Your Daughter!"
"Whoo, finally got rid of all those debuffs."
In a room deep within the Esper Garden, Bai Fu stretched her arms excitedly.
This was already her second time using the revival ability of the Ark of Heaven, and compared to the first time, she had noticed quite a few issues.
What concerned her most was that as her strength increased, the debuffs she carried upon revival, as well as the resources required, also increased—and the debuffs even became more severe.
If this were a time of peace, it wouldn’t have been a big deal.
But the world was currently engulfed in flames of war, with even more intense battles on the horizon. She had no choice but to take this seriously.
"Better not die recklessly."
If she were to die at the wrong time and supplies couldn't be delivered in time, she would be forced to endure heavy debuffs through upcoming crises.
Even if supplies were available, the recovery period might make her miss crucial quests or plot developments, which could lead to catastrophic consequences.
There was also the risk that if she died and encountered an enemy who knew about the Ark of Heaven, or one deeply versed in spirit or soul research, her secret might be exposed—and then she'd be in real danger.
"For safety’s sake, once I complete the Path of Fusion quest and get the Analysis Card, I’ll immediately analyze the crafting method for that Predestined Celestial Sphere the Original Pact used to try and kill me. Once I have it, not only will I break one of the Original Pact’s arms, but I can also use it at a critical moment to trap those enemies good at running away."
Sitting cross-legged, Bai Fu began thinking about how to complete the Path of Fusion quest.
The quest required her to find a way to fully merge Psionic Power with Dark Energy.
She currently had no clue how to do it, so she had open-sourced all of her advanced dark energy knowledge, hoping that some genius from the explored universe might solve it for her.
But... it was just too difficult.
She had previously received incomplete Void Converter blueprints from Lufas and handed them over to Imperial experts for study—but in the end, it was still Lufas who helped her complete the blueprints.
Finding a way to merge Psionic and Dark Energy was clearly far harder than fixing the Void Converter.
Therefore, Bai Fu wasn’t planning to just sit and wait—she intended to act.
"There are two paths to take."
"First path, focus on the direction of the Apostle’s Holy City. With some luck, the quest rewards might include the fusion method or some item that facilitates fusion."
"Second path, find an apostle and interrogate them hard. Apostles should know quite a bit about this topic, right?"
The problem was—where could she find an apostle she could interrogate?
So far, Bai Fu had only encountered the Third Apostle and the Fourth Apostle.
The Third Apostle was dead, while the Fourth Apostle had only appeared when the Supreme Apostle killed her. That was her mortal enemy—extremely hard to approach.
"Looks like for now, I’ll have to focus on the Apostle’s Holy City."
Bai Fu immediately sent messages to Yulia, Anya, Xia Shi, and Shadow Fu, instructing them to take advantage of the players' return and fully arm them in preparation for the upcoming interstellar war.
...
"Now arriving at Origin Star, next stop..."
A loud announcement came from above.
Élisée stood up from her seat, walked to the window, and looked out at the gradually approaching Origin Star.
Because the Original Pact had always regarded Bai Fu as the number one threat, she had already learned a lot about Origin Star. She could even name certain streets in Bai Fu City and the attractions on them. But now that she was actually here for the first time, she was filled with curiosity.
What kind of sacred land gave birth to someone like Bai Fu?
And what was the current state of Origin Star in the post-Bai Fu era?
A few minutes later, the ship docked smoothly at the air terminal in the suburbs of Bai Fu City, the largest city on Origin Star.
Élisée disembarked with the crowd. Instead of wandering around, she deliberately hired an elderly local to guide her around Bai Fu City.
"You mean the history of Bai Fu City?"
"Heh, back in the day, Bai Fu City was just a little place called Shelter Number 11. That's right, not even a town—just a tiny shelter in the desert."
"Back then, everyone’s eyes were filled with confusion. No one even knew if they'd live to see tomorrow’s sun."
"And then, amidst that confusion, Saint Bai Fu and her loyal follower Anya arrived..."
That day, the sun was shining—just like today.
That day, Shelter Number 11 became a bit livelier.
Many thought the noise was a sign of disaster to come—but instead, it was a breeze from the east.
A spring breeze that brought rain, sweeping away a century of sand from the Goli Desert and ushering in a new era for the desert and the entire Origin Star.
As she listened to the guide’s story, walking through the historical corridors of Bai Fu City, looking at all the smiling faces, Élisée felt her heart pounding faster and faster.
She had heard these stories before.
But hearing them again now, her emotions were completely different.
She felt her whole body burning, as if her heart were on fire.
Was it because she now stood on the very soil where the story took place?
Or was it because the story’s protagonist was her creator, and she couldn’t help but project herself into that protagonist?
Élisée wasn’t sure.
All she knew was that when she stood before the great statue of Bai Fu, she felt a powerful sense of belonging to this land.
"I’m sorry. You created me, yet only today can I view you from a fair perspective."
"The Original Pact always called you the source of disaster, but I honestly can’t see a single trace of ‘evil’ in you."
"What I’ve seen, what I’ve heard—everything tells me you are the true source of light, and the Original Pact is simply slandering you."
"You shine so brightly that I can’t help but want to kneel at your feet."
"It’s such a pity. If I had remembered my origins sooner, I could have sat at your knee and listened to your teachings."
"I used to be so lost, but now that I’ve come here, I finally know what I need to do."
"Why did I even join the Original Pact?"
"Wasn’t it to bring joy to the world, just like you did?"
"So..."
Élisée clenched her fists.
The Original Pact, huh? Don’t get cocky.
You may have killed Bai Fu No. 1—but I, Élisée, will become Bai Fu No. 2 and continue the fight, spreading the light Bai Fu left on Origin Star across the entire universe.
That’s what the spirit of the Saintess is—it never falls. When one Bai Fu falls, thousands more will rise in her place!
Just as Élisée’s heart surged with passion, a scream erupted beside her.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Alert the patrol captains Black King and White King! The enemy is extremely dangerous—at least a High-rank Calamity!"
What? Enemy attack?
Élisée’s expression turned sharp instantly.
Attacking Origin Star right after Bai Fu’s death? How despicable. Shameless.
Fortunately, she—Élisée—was here. That enemy wouldn’t escape!
Prepare to die—
Huh?
Élisée stared blankly at the two “dwarfs,” Black King and White King, who had surrounded her front and back.
"What are you guys doing?"
"What do you think?"
Black King’s fingertips sparked with black psionic flames.
Élisée: "You mean... I’m the intruder?"
Black King: "Duh. If you're not the intruder, then am I the intruder? Hmph, quit pretending. The eyes of the Undying Ones never lie. They say you’re the enemy, so you must be. Don’t resist, stay still, and I might let you live."
No way—this had to be a misunderstanding! Sure, she used to be with the Original Pact, but now she had turned over a new leaf! They weren’t enemies anymore—they were family!
Family—was it really okay for you to treat me like this?
Élisée tried to explain—and tried to resist.
But when she saw the commotion was drawing a crowd, she quickly gave up.
No.
Now wasn’t the time to make a scene.
If the Original Pact found out she had snuck onto Origin Star, that would be a huge problem.
She had to endure—for now—and wait until they were in private to explain.
Élisée raised her hands:
"Alright, alright, I won’t move around, okay? But I want to see Yulia—I have something really important to tell her!"
It was well known that whenever Bai Fu was absent, Yulia was the one calling the shots in the Sovereign of the Shadowed Night.
Of course, Élisée's reason for seeking out Yulia went deeper than that—Yulia and Bai Fu were a couple. As Bai Fu’s successor, Élisée naturally felt a sense of closeness to Yulia.
"Hmph, even if you didn’t say it, I was going to take you to see Officer Yulia anyway. Restrain her!"
At the command of Black King and White King, Élisée was taken to the Esper Garden.
"Élisée of the Shadow Legion... Never expected to meet you here."
Inside the lab, Yulia set aside her equipment and walked toward Élisée, her legs wrapped in over-the-knee leather boots.
Élisée sniffled.
Inside, her emotions were roiling.
Along the way, she had seen many people talking about Bai Fu—including regular folks, espers, and Undying Ones. Judging from their words and tone, they clearly didn’t know Bai Fu was already dead.
Sigh.
Looking at how peaceful and happy things seemed, Élisée couldn’t bring herself to tell Yulia the news of Bai Fu’s death.
But in the end, this was something that had to be faced.
Yulia wasn’t stupid. Even if the Original Pact never said anything directly, with Bai Fu absent for such a long time, Yulia would surely suspect something had happened to her.
So, it had to be said—just with a bit of finesse. If she spoke too bluntly and sent Yulia into deep grief, then everything she said afterward might go unheard.
Oh, the Original Pact killed Bai Fu? And you're from the Original Pact? Great, then I’ll chop you up!
Peh.
Things couldn’t be allowed to spiral into that kind of mess.
Élisée's plan was to first make Yulia recognize her true identity.
"You really don’t have anything to say to me?"
Yulia stared at Élisée with eyes as cold as frost.
Élisée straightened her clothes, her expression serious—and then suddenly, she dove forward and hugged Yulia’s thigh.
"Mom!"
"?"
Yulia froze on the spot.
Wait a second—what had Élisée just called her?
Mom?
Get lost—quit joking! Since when did she have a daughter this grown? Don’t you dare slander my innocence out of nowhere!
Yulia's face darkened like the bottom of a pot, and she made a move to throw Élisée out.
Élisée explained,
"Um... I’m the daughter of Saint Bai Fu. And you’re her partner. So from a certain perspective, that makes you my mom, and I’m your daughter."
"?"
Yulia froze even harder.
Wait—Bai Fu's daughter? When did Bai Fu ever have a daughter this big?
Élisée hurried to say,
"Mom, I came all the way from the Original Pact to see you—because I have some extremely important intel to share."
"No, stop calling me 'Mom.' I’m not your mom..." Yulia shook her head hard.
"Forget it. Just tell me what the intel is."
"It’s like this."
Élisée began recounting the events of the past several days, her face solemn.
From Bai Fu being slain by the Original Pact, to her own sudden reception of Bai Fu’s “memory fragments” and power during the attack—realizing her true identity, wandering in confusion, deciding to visit Origin Star, and finally discovering her path on this land.
"Mom, I will inherit Bai Fu Mom's—no, Dad's—uh, never mind, the title’s not important. I will carry on her will and use the power she gave me to keep protecting the Sovereign of the Shadowed Night!"
The more Élisée spoke, the weirder Yulia’s expression became.
What in the world even was this?
Bai Fu’s dead?
Dead my ass.
Élisée’s really Bai Fu’s daughter?
She couldn’t say for sure.
Fine, she couldn’t make sense of this whole thing anymore. Best let Bai Fu deal with it herself.
"Mom, aren’t you sad?"
As she said this, Élisée looked up at Yulia in confusion.
Yulia: "Just tell Bai Fu yourself."
Tell her directly?
While Élisée was still puzzled, a virtual image of Bai Fu suddenly popped up in front of her.
In just a few short seconds, Bai Fu had already read through the message Yulia sent and understood the general situation.
—— "Your daughter came to see you."
—— "What the hell? Since when do I have a daughter?"
—— "How would I know? You talk to her yourself."
—— "At least tell me who it is?"
—— "Élisée of the Shadow Legion. You know—the one you said had a really abstract personality."
Turns out, Élisée really was abstract.
Totally absurd.
Even after watching the official version preview and promotional videos, Bai Fu had thought she’d probably never meet Élisée face to face.
And yet...
She never would’ve imagined that her first meeting with Élisée would look like this.
Well then.
Now light and darkness were truly entangled.
This time, just like the Excavation‑Princess said, the light really had been “born” from the dark.
Bai Fu’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
She was very sure—Élisée was not someone she had created.
Most likely, Élisée was the real God of the Ethereal Realm.
As for her awakening memory fragments and powers shortly after Bai Fu’s “death”—well, that was just pure coincidence. A ridiculous, absurd coincidence.
Still, despite being speechless, Bai Fu realized—this was a good opportunity.
This girl Élisée didn’t seem very smart. Maybe she could... eat her!