In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System-Chapter 287 - 286: Devour

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The Dragon Blast possessed immense power. With just one shot, flames engulfed the entire small world, instantly sweeping away all ice, snow, and debris.

Everything adhered to the pale red walls, forming a hazy, gray sphere.

Using the Invisible Hand, Bochang deflected the shockwave.

Then, he glanced at Luocha on the other side.

The disheveled, blue-eyed, blonde man knelt half-prostrate on the ground, struck by the Time Stop...

For him, it was...a rather novel experience.

"What just happened? Why did Bochang suddenly appear over there? How come his attack had no effect? And..."

Luocha's thoughts were tangled in confusion.

After traversing this world for so long, she had never encountered such a bizarre situation.

Additionally, Jingliu also vanished abruptly.

It truly felt like encountering the supernatural.

Compared to Luocha, Jingliu was even more bewildered.

One moment, she was calmly observing from the sidelines.

The next, Jingliu found herself in a dark place, bound by thick ropes. Not only was she unable to exert her strength, but her position was incredibly humiliating.

Her hands were tied behind her back, and her long, white legs were forcibly spread apart.

Jingliu knelt on the ground, with a gag tightly secured over her mouth.

She couldn't speak nor access her fate path abilities. Attempting to close her thighs proved futile due to the unyielding rope restraint, forcing her to maintain an upright posture. Any slouch would cause discomfort at her shoulders.

"Just what is going on here..." She scanned the dim surroundings.

Jingliu spotted her longsword nearby, emitting a soft glow.

"Have I been...captured? How did Bochang manage this?"

Her entire body felt numb... She attempted to kneel and slowly move, but each step was excruciatingly uncomfortable, especially with the ropes binding sensitive areas tightly.

Any movement caused intense friction.

Realizing the futility, Jingliu quickly decided to remain still, avoiding any further embarrassment.

Apart from kneeling, she could also lie down. However, once prone, getting back up would be quite challenging. Moreover...

While lying on the ground, she couldn't bring her legs together; just imagining the awkward spread-eagle position discouraged her from seeking a more comfortable stance.

Kneeling may have been uncomfortable,

but...

for someone with Jingliu's physical prowess, it wasn't unbearable. The main issue lay in the overwhelming sense of humiliation.

The thought alone was deeply unsettling.

At this moment, even the pain in his abdomen seemed trivial.

Jingliu could hear sounds emanating from an unknown source—it was the monster within the coffin...

"Fascinating... Fascinating power. I sense the essence of underlying rules, boy... If I were to consume him, it might accelerate my own growth."

Despite being hit by Dragon Blast, the coffin emerged unscathed, showing no signs of damage whatsoever.

"What the hell?" Bochang's lips twitched, caught off guard by the enemy's unexpected strength. Even Dragon Blast had little effect on it. The last time he felt so powerless was against Aha and Yaoshi.

As the fallen coffin expelled green vines, it slowly rose back upright, creating an eerie scene. Luocha remained kneeling, seemingly unable to recover immediately.

Seizing the opportunity, Bochang gulped down the remaining half-bottle of flammable oolong tea.

The fiery sensation from that bottle of wine burned all the way from Bochang's throat to his stomach.

Luocha lifted her head and urged, "Hurry up, we're running out of time..."

"I know..."

The coffin launched another attack on Bochang.

This time, he was well-prepared. Using the Dragon Talisman at its third-rated power, he swiftly evaded.

Surprisingly...

As the green vines struck against the pale red confinement, Bochang's heart skipped a beat. Even his Earthbound Prison skill seemed momentarily destabilized.

Despite having consumed too much alcohol,

...his thoughts remained clear.

No, if I want to fight this thing, I must go all out...

Or perhaps...retreat is the wiser choice?

Luocha's trump cards were somewhat peculiar. Bochang considered fleeing as a viable option.

All it would take is teleportation.

"You won't escape..." A raspy voice echoed through the air.

Feeling something amiss around his feet, Bochang looked down to see them entangled by green vines.

When did this happen...?

Just as this thought crossed his mind, a powerful force began pulling him. It was difficult to resist.

Moreover, Bochang felt a growing discomfort throughout his body, as if some toxin had entered him... Within moments, he was yanked directly in front of the coffin.

Realizing this confrontation could not be avoided, Bochang decided to unleash his full potential without holding back any longer.

In an instant, he shed his clothes.

"Phantylia!" Bochang mentally shouted.

The next second...

Bochang was pulled into the coffin, and its heavy lid slammed shut before crashing down onto the ground.

Luocha paused for a few moments, then slowly stood up.

"Blossoming White Flower."

Luocha produced a pendant and cast a healing skill on himself, feeling noticeably better afterward.

He muttered, "What a terrifying enemy... Bochang, I'll remember your name, but..."

"Why did he take off his clothes?" Luocha pondered, gazing at the discarded garments strewn around.

After Bochang was swallowed by the coffin...

the Earthbound Prison skill automatically deactivated.

As for Jingliu's whereabouts,

Luocha had no intention of searching; instead, he needed to swiftly depart before more Cloud Knights gathered. Although individually weak,

their increasing numbers posed a burden even for Luocha,

considering there were still formidable officers among them.

As the Cloud Knights witnessed the Earthbound Prison vanish, they involuntarily took half a step back, eyeing the large pit with caution.

Luocha hoisted the coffin onto his back and swiftly leaped out.

The Cloud Knights erupted in exclamations:

"Don't let him escape!"

"Capture him!"

With swift leaps, Luocha broke through the Cloud Knights' blockade, leaving them far behind.

Inside the coffin...

Only after entering did Bochang realize that this coffin also utilized space-folding technology. The interior was surprisingly vast.

He gazed upon the colossal figure towering towards the clouds, entwined with azure vines, and couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

"Come now... little one, merge with me..."

Who would willingly fuse with a freak like you?!

Bochang's feet were still bound by the azure vines.

After using the Horse Talisman's power to purge the toxins...

Bochang swung his Vow Spear, severing the thick azure vines effortlessly.

The raspy voice continued, "Your clothes are already off; there's no point in struggling. Be obedient!"

Just as these words echoed,

Turquoise, thorny vines surged forth like a tidal wave, enveloping every direction.

Bochang nearly unleashed his full power to withstand this onslaught.

"Phantylia, do you know anything about this creature?" he asked urgently.