Chapter 147: Dan Heng, You Really Possess Hidden Power?!
「The atmosphere between the two suddenly became somewhat heavy and awkward.
To break the solidified atmosphere, Jing Yuan smiled faintly and proactively said, "Let's talk about something happy. Your friends from the Express are currently here, don't you want to meet them?"
"March, Stelle, and Uncle Yang… you brought them here?"
"Yes, they are at the Dragonvista Rain Hall ahead." Jing Yuan took the lead, smiling back at Dan Heng, "Let's go, your friends are waiting for you."」
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〜Akame Ga Kill World〜
"Jing Yuan really did plan everything, not just Dan Heng… he didn't even spare Blade."
Najenda chuckled, lighting a cigarette.
"Having Blade force Dan Heng to reveal his Dragon Lord form must have been part of his plan, right?"
"But there's still a loose end; he didn't include his beautiful master in the calculations."
Leone spread her hands.
"Wouldn't it be better to have Jingliu deal with the Emanator of Destruction(Lord Ravager)?"
"…Leone, saying such things only shows you underestimate her Mara-Struck state."
Najenda exhaled a puff of smoke lightly.
"You know, when her Mara-Struck state acts up, she even attacks her disciple Jing Yuan without hesitation. Who knows if the Express Crew members will ultimately die at Phantylia's hands or Jingliu's sword?"
"Such a powerful and completely uncontrollable person must be the first to be removed from the plan."
"Moreover… Leone, haven't you noticed anything? Jingliu, Jing Yuan, and Dan Heng they clearly knew each other a long time ago, but parted ways because of something many years ago—this is most likely related to the 'great sinner' Dan Feng."
"What if Jingliu sees Dan Heng's face, remembers an old friend, leading to a Mara-Struck outburst and injuring people…"
Najenda imagined it for a moment and couldn't help but shiver.
If such a scene really happened, Jing Yuan would probably have to chase Kafka back overnight, wouldn't he?
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「 Dan Heng and Jing Yuan walked side by side towards the Dragonvista Rain Hall ahead.
Along the way, they passed an aged mirage, gazing at the ancient sea in the distance.
"As recorded in the ancient texts, this body of water was brought by my people from our home world — it formed part of the Roiling Deep. It is as pure here as it was there." The aged voice said, "Our dragon ancestors nurtured us with the water of life and bestowed us with the permanence of the Vidyadhara."
The mirage of the Vidyadhara elder stirred Jing Yuan's memories.
He said to Dan Heng, "Do you know? When Dan Feng committed a grave crime, the Ten-Lords Commission insisted on destroying you. What about the Vidyadhara? Half agreed, half opposed. Haha, because the transformation into a dragon was only half complete. The Vidyadhara elders hated you intensely, yet dared not kill you."
"The Vidyadhara were under great pressure. In order to placate the Ten-Lords and Sky-Faring Commissions, they performed an exuviation charm on Dan Feng against his will. Still, they ensured that the charm contained a flaw, thinking that this would fool the Ten-Lords Commission. Hmph, the senior Vidyadhara was sure of their scheme, but you cannot hide fire with paper."
Dan Heng didn't reply. The past events Jing Yuan spoke of were too distant…
Arriving at the Dragonvista Rain Hall, they saw Stelle fighting a group of Antimatter Legion.
"Look, your friend is fighting the Legion's minions… quicken your steps, we'll help them." Jing Yuan urged.
But Dan Heng had already started. Without Jing Yuan's reminder, the Orb of Abysm in his hand began to operate, and then he gently raised a finger: "Fulgurant Leap—!"
The overwhelming giant waves transformed into a surging water dragon, smashing towards the Antimatter Legion on the battlefield, instantly crushing the enemies into dust!
When the water receded, only a large pit, identical to the one made when smashing Yanqing, remained on the ground. 」
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〜Type-Moon World, Carnival Phantasm Worldline〜
Emiya Household—
"Hmm… this kid's strength has increased by more than one level since he got the Orb of Abysm."
Cú Chulainn carefully observed the small orb in Dan Heng's hand.
"His attack style suddenly changed from a Lancer to a Caster, and his entire demeanor has undergone a fundamental change."
"What? Lancer, are you also planning to change your class?"
Saber, sitting opposite him at the kotatsu, cast a curious glance.
As a hero from Celtic mythology, Cú Chulainn also mastered eighteen "Primeval Runes." If he wished, he could completely qualify for the Caster class.
"…It's not impossible, but for now, this spear is still handier."
Cú Chulainn waved his hand, a look of regret on his face.
"I originally planned to learn a few of the Xianzhou spear techniques from Dan Heng, but I didn't expect it to turn into magic attacks halfway through… never mind, never mind, I won't be able to learn it anyway."
Seeing Assassin and Saber seem to have gained something after Jingliu and Yanqing's, although his original intention for coming to the Emiya household was to freeload a meal… but thinking that he would be the only one going back empty-handed, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.
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「 "Jing Yuan, you're finally here!" Fu Xuan turned around and saw Jing Yuan and Dan Heng arriving together, overjoyed.
"Haha, I'm late, thanks to Lady Fu for holding the fort all this way. I've received the battle report from the Cloud Knights, as for Phantylia's plan…"
"The Ambrosial Arbor—the biggest anomaly is there." Fu Xuan blurted out, "Lord Ravager Phantylia's strategy was to create civil strife, then let it consume Xianzhou from within. She wanted to use the Arbor to disseminate the power of the Plagues Author... and turn the Luofu into a hell of undying abominations."
"Hmm, I understand." Jing Yuan motioned for her to temporarily not say these things and turned to Stelle and the others, "Friends of the Astral Express, I have brought someone with me whom I think you'll be eager to see."
Dan Heng silently walked out from behind Jing Yuan.
Facing the noble and extraordinary young man before her, March 7th couldn't believe her eyes for a moment, covering her mouth with a light gasp: "You, you're… Dan Heng?! No way…"
March 7th, Dan Heng went up and down several times, but still found it hard to believe: "You… you're Dan Heng, right? What's with these horns on your head?"
"It's a long story, March." There was too much to explain, and Dan Heng didn't know where to start for a moment: "Anyway, it's me."
"No, you really do have hidden power?!" March 7th didn't quite understand, but was greatly shocked.
It was just a casual remark back on Jarilo-VI, but it turned out to be true. Could she be the great prophet? 」
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〜Honkai: Impact 3rd World〜
St. Freya High—
"Bronya-neechan, I have a question."
Seele frowned slightly, feeling that things weren't that simple.
"What's the problem?"
"Does Neechan still remember the underground boxing gym on Jarilo-VI?"
Seele recalled,
"At that time, Sampo's nickname for Dan Heng was 'Cold-Faced Little Green Dragon'—compared to others, he seemed to have known Dan Heng's true identity much earlier."
"Indeed."
Bronya didn't particularly like such slick people, but she was quite interested in the forces hidden behind him.
"Even with the ability to see through Dan Heng's true form at a glance, he still likes to pretend to be weak in front of everyone…"
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