In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System-Chapter 286 - 285: Capturing Jingliu Alive

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Standing beneath the pale red sphere, swords clashed as Jingliu asked, "What... have you done?"

"That's none of your concern."

Noticing her momentary distraction, Bochang promptly utilized the Invisible Hand technique. Countless unseen black-purple hands surged towards Jingliu.

Aiming at her delicate limbs, slender waist, and swan-like neck—all vulnerable targets. However, before making contact, Jingliu detected the attack. She swiftly retreated, unleashing several blasts of frosty sword qi.

With swift movements, Bochang waved his Vow Spear, effortlessly dispersing them.

"Surrender yourselves; there's no escape for either of you." Bochang wasn't eager to defeating them. This level of intense combat provided an ideal opportunity to hone his own power.

As the battle progressed, the previously unstable fate path energy within him began stabilizing, showing signs of further advancement.

Jingliu and Luocha stood positioned separately.

Forming a stable triangle with Jingliu.

Both Luocha and Jingliu were now within thirty meters of Bochang.

Using "I'm in a Rush," Bochang could pause their time simultaneously, allowing him to defeat them one by one.

Jingliu stood poised, sword at hand, her feathered sleeves gently fluttering.

If earlier Jingliu resembled an unsheathed sword, then now...she was like a fully drawn blade, radiating a dazzling aura that almost seemed blinding.

Her crimson eyes, cold yet tinged with madness, added to this impression. Combined with her delicate features and slender figure, she gave off an unsettling vibe reminiscent of a disturbed yet beautiful maiden.

Luocha slammed his coffin forcefully onto the ground before him.

"Bochang, if you let us leave now, there's still a chance for your survival. If you persist in ignorance, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

Ideally,

Luocha didn't want to reveal his trump card just yet.

After all...

It was originally meant for Yaoshi.

Unleashing it now felt premature.

"Luocha, since you're so confident, why don't you give it a try?" Bochang took a deep breath.

Luocha had his trump card, but did Bochang not have one as well?

Beyond stripping clothes and using Time Stop, Phantylia, sealed within Bochang, had been recuperating during this period. It was now time to unleash her power.

Although the Emanator of Destruction hadn't fully regained her peak strength,

she would still provide significant assistance.

Upon hearing this response,

Essentially, this move was within Luocha's expectations; he merely wanted to give it one last try.

What's that ancient saying from Xianzhou again?

"Courtesy before combat."

Luocha adhered precisely to this principle.

Bochang quietly observed the man who had fought fiercely for hours without even a speck of dust on his clothes.

Naturally...

All three present were remarkably clean.

With a serious gaze, Luocha declared, "Since you insist... then watch closely, Bochang. This grand gift prepared for Yaoshi shall be tested first on you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom hearse in the sky contracted inward.

Luocha gently tapped his hand.

The coffin abruptly opened, its lid slamming down to reveal countless twisted, thorny green vines.

Unlike the previous illusionary forms, these vines now...

were tangible entities.

Moreover, amidst the movement of the vines, a faint humanoid shape could be discerned.

Ever courteous, Luocha said, "Now... it's your turn to act, please..."

"You owe me a favor," rasped a voice from within the coffin.

Immediately after...

Countless prickly green vines burst forth from the coffin,

obscuring the sky like intertwined pythons, charging forward in chaotic entanglement.

Anyone with trypophobia would likely collapse at the sight.

This attack bore some resemblance to Phantylia's Profound Root Transformation.

Although visually less imposing, their power felt significantly stronger.

"Inside the coffin...there's actually someone? Who is this fellow...he seems incredibly potent."

The azure vines swiftly closed the distance, as if intent on dragging Bochang into the coffin.

Dodge it?

There was no time to evade now.

Bochang didn't even have the chance to use the Dragon Talisman at its third-rated power level.

Stripping off clothes wouldn't help either; besides, that tactic seemed bizarre and repulsive.

Bochang had no desire to engage with such a method.

Thus...

He immediately activated his Time Stop skill—I'm Running Late.

Within a thirty-meter radius, time instantly entered a three-second pause.

The menacing, thorny green vines halted right before Bochang, unable to advance further.

Luocha's expression remained placid, as though performing a mundane task.

Jingliu stood aloof, detached from the world around him.

His eyes flickered with an eerie red glow, conveying a sense of indifference, as if none of this concerned him.

[Dating Options enabled.]

[Option 1: Act now... or when else? Use the immortal-binding cable to capture Jingliu alive—Completion Reward: Random item, ranging from a matchstick to a star destroyer. Note: Such items will...]

[Option 2: Stay calm, Luocha poses a greater threat. First, use the immortal-binding cable to catch him—Completion Reward: Random ability.]

"Calm down? How can I stay calm? Between Luocha and Jingliu, isn't it obvious who should be captured first?" Bochang immediately chose Option 1.

Taking advantage of the paused time around them, Bochang activated the Dragon Talisman's third-rated power level and performed the blood recognition ritual on the immortal-binding cable.

Approaching Jingliu, without hesitation,

Bochang unleashed a fiery punch to her stomach. As she flew backward, he swiftly tossed the immortal-binding cable, securing her instantly.

The beautiful silver-haired woman with red eyes was swiftly bound by Bochang, striking an aesthetically pleasing pose that emphasized key features prominently.

"This immortal-binding cable... quite skilled, indeed..."

Bochang observed Jingliu's forced change of position, inwardly marveling.

In just one second, Jingliu had been swiftly captured alive.

However...

Bochang couldn't help feeling uneasy.

The strength of the immortal-binding cable's defense was uncertain; if Jingliu managed to break free, it could become quite troublesome.

Fortunately, the system came to his aid.

[Rewards being distributed—Congratulations! You have obtained the equipment: Demonic Muzzle. When fitted over the mouth, it causes complete weakness, prevents speaking, and inhibits the use of special abilities. Note: This item has been stored in the System space and can be directly retrieved for use.]

Bochang's eyes lit up.

A valuable item indeed... This is fantastic!

Without hesitation, he retrieved the demonic muzzle from the System space. In another swift moment, he secured it on Jingliu.

Bochang considered briefly.

Since Jingliu was already captured, tightly bound, and further restrained by the demonic muzzle, it would be best to directly toss her into the storage pouch. This way, she couldn't be rescued later by Luocha.

Bochang also tossed the black eye veil and frost-covered longsword into his storage pouch.

With these tasks completed, only half a second remained before time resumed.

Bochang swiftly turned towards Luocha and launched an attack, racing against the clock.

Raising his hand, he unleashed a powerful Dragon Blast at the demon.

At this point, whether it killed him or not was beyond Bochang's concern.

The entity released from the coffin far exceeded Bochang's expectations.

Now, his sole focus was on destroying that thing.