Chapter 60: Final Battle! Holy Spirit Sect Legion VS Celestial Palace No. 1 Mechanical Battleship
Compared to the crowded conditions inside the base, to say it was crowded outside the defensive perimeter would be an understatement. From a distance, the Black Demon Army swarmed over the land like a black tide, a fearsome sight that seemed to dye the very ground black, even changing the color of the lush green forest.In the sky, giant eagles spread their wings and circled above Spirit Beast Island, surrounded by countless other winged insects and birds. Some high-level Beast Tamers lay prone on their beasts, constantly surveying their surroundings.
The number of Black Demons on Spirit Beast Island had already exceeded the island’s capacity, forcing some to spill over into the sea near the shore. The defensive laser cannons positioned around the island lit up, ready for battle at a moment’s notice. Even for a faction not known for its mechanical prowess, they possessed several large exoskeleton armor suits.
Too fast. It’s simply too fast.
If I follow the development plan for my divine self, then in two years, this terrifyingly powerful Holy Spirit Sect Legion will be mine.
Chen Pingchuan glanced again at himself and Black Demon No. 1, then at his shabby rental. Although he was no longer short on Federation Coins, his current ambitions were limited to getting a new house, a new car, and buying a few shops to improve his life. Everything in the simulation felt so distant.
"Aren’t I just a loser?"
"A loser is always a loser. You were given all this money, a cheat system, everything you could possibly need, and you’re still not aiming higher. Who else is there to blame?"
Black Demon No. 1 snorted, its nostrils tickled by the hot air from its master’s sigh. The sound naturally interrupted Chen Pingchuan’s muttering.
A bitter smile appeared on Chen Pingchuan’s face. He felt his emotions were becoming too volatile. If this continued, he was afraid he would go mad and become a lunatic.
He really needed to rest. Even if the apocalypse came, what did it have to do with him? He just needed to live his own life.
"Who do you think you are, some kind of saint?"
Chen Pingchuan continued to berate himself, trying to drill the idea into his own head. For the first time, his reason and emotions were in conflict.
Unable to make sense of it all right now, Chen Pingchuan continued the simulation. He wanted to see if his divine self could escape the pursuit of Celestial Palace No. 1 this time. As for why they were looking for me, was the reason even important?
When the appointed time arrived, Ji Hongxiu had not given the other party any reply. Unsurprisingly, half a day later, the iron-gray mechanical warship tore through the sky like an ancient behemoth, surrounded by a dense, countless escort of smaller aircraft.
Before the mechanical warship could descend over Spirit Beast Island, it was met with a fierce barrage. All kinds of powerful, long-range weapons—missiles, lasers, and explosives—opened fire, battering the warship’s external energy shield until it hummed and vibrated.
Standing not far from you, Ji Hongxiu tells you this situation is normal. As the defenders, you have a positional advantage. By the time they are directly over Spirit Beast Island, their energy shields will be on the verge of collapse.
Ji Hongxiu also mentions that as defenders, you can jam the targeting systems of the enemy’s nuclear missiles. If they were to drop such a weapon of mass destruction on your heads, it would be an act of mutual destruction.
You pat Ji Hongxiu’s head to soothe her excitement, noticing that she isn’t afraid of war. In fact, she seems to be enjoying it. It was impossible to reconcile this heroic female general with the frail, abused fox-girl from before. They seemed like two entirely different people.
There wasn’t much time left for you and Ji Hongxiu. The mechanical warship had already reached the airspace above Spirit Beast Island, its shadow blanketing the island like a massive mountain. Yet, not a single member of the Holy Spirit Sect showed any fear; their eyes burned only with fanaticism.
With a sharp CRACK, the battle erupted. Phalanxes of Mechanical Warriors, mechanical hounds, and medium-sized Mecha Warriors were deployed by being dropped from the mechanical warship onto Spirit Beast Island.
Unlike in the City of No Night, the Mechanical Team suffered heavy losses as they landed. Fortunately, the warship carried mechanical warriors numbering in the hundreds of thousands, so it had no fear of such attrition.
As the battle commenced, the sky became a chaotic battlefield for flying beasts and their Beast Tamers. They constantly shot down armed aircraft descending from the warship while simultaneously dodging blasts from its energy cannons. The opposing forces returned fire in kind.
On the ground, formations of mechanical infantry advanced relentlessly. However, the swarming Black Demon Army ignored their attacks. Even when taking heavy damage, they felt no fear and continued to charge the Mechanical Warrior legions. Meanwhile, humans hid among the demons, ambushing the mechanical beings.
The entire Spirit Beast Island had transformed into a colossal meat grinder. The number of living beings and machines on the battlefield was steadily dwindling. The sky itself seemed to be soaked in blood, dyed a shocking crimson.
"The battle has really started!"
Chen Pingchuan could only feel how fickle fate was. In the last simulation, it had also been Celestial Palace No. 1, but they had been the ones slaughtering the City of No Night. This time, it was still Celestial Palace No. 1, but it seemed they could no longer rely on overwhelming force.
You may be strong, but there will always be someone just as strong, and someone stronger still. That’s just the way of the world.
The flames of war quickly reached the high tower where you were. Several passing reconnaissance planes were casually swatted from the sky by Ji Hongxiu, but your position had been exposed to Celestial Palace No. 1.
The mechanical warship floating in the sky opened another hatch, and several figures wreathed in colorful light flew out.
You used your probing skill on one of them. You weren’t sure why you chose him; some instinct just told you to pick him. Looking at his profile, you felt a sense of familiarity: Xiao Tianquan, adjutant of the Demon-breaking Celestial Soldiers.
Xiao Tianquan and his two companions quickly descended upon the Blood Beast Ban Order Base within Spirit Beast Island, clearly confident in their strength. As you watched the two Mecha Warriors clad in azure and fiery red armor, the scene felt oddly familiar.
The three landed at three different points within the base. As soon as they touched down, the massive mechanical behemoth in the sky, which had been silent until now, launched three massive metal crates toward their positions.
As their metal plates unfolded automatically, they crushed many Holy Spirit Sect disciples who couldn’t escape in time. You had no time to mourn them, however; the giant Mechas, towering dozens of meters high, were a much more pressing problem.
Before you could speak, Major General Hu, standing near Ji Hongxiu, picked out the smaller of the Mechas—the one belonging to Xiao Tianquan—and charged. Major General Hu moved swiftly, but Xiao Tianquan was just as fast. The two quickly engaged in combat.
Looking at the two colossal red and blue Mechas, Ji Hongxiu’s expression changed slightly. She bit her lip and, looking at your back, said, "I don’t regret it." Then, without further hesitation, she instantly transformed into a twenty to thirty-meter-tall Six-Tailed Demon Fox and clashed with the opposing Mechas.
The scene... the scene... the scene...
Chapters
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Chapter 1
- Surprise The Simulator Arrives
Chapter 2
- Mutation Life in Prison
Chapter 3
- Panic The End is Coming
Chapter 4
- Excitement Title Exploded
Chapter 5
- Cry to Death Friends from Another World
Chapter 6
- Good News Simulation Value Credited
Chapter 7
- Become Stronger Weapon Master
Chapter 8
- Ecstasy Picking Up Money in a Sack
Chapter 9
- Test Enhance the Strength of the Black Demon
Chapter 10
- Advance Target Inner City District
Chapter 11
- Twists and Turns Exploring the City of No Night
Chapter 12
- Madness Everyone Together Shouts
Chapter 13
- Oops Turned into a Professional Companion Player
Chapter 14
- Explosion Dark Purple Talent
Chapter 15
- Control Purple Bird Gang Changes Leadership
Chapter 16
- Corruption King of Black Magic
Chapter 17
- First Signs Emerge Blood Beast Ban
Chapter 18
- Stylish The Young Lady Arrives
Chapter 19
- Start Feeding Dog Food Attack
Chapter 20
- What a Coincidence Actually Met the Real Person
Chapter 21
- Dramatic The Hero Really Doesnt Want to Be Saved by Beauty
Chapter 22
- Damn The Perfume Is Toxic
Chapter 23
- Beautiful Dream Leaving Quietly
Chapter 24
- Demolition Continue Simulation
Chapter 25
- Experiment Mysterious Black Stone
Chapter 26
- Destruction World and Peace
Chapter 27
- The Kings Demise Organizing the Spoils
Chapter 28
- Explain Promise me dont be a simp
Chapter 29
- Pain The Price of Becoming Strong
Chapter 30
- Unlucky God of Misfortune Possessed
Chapter 31
- Encounter Are You Intimidating Enough
Chapter 32
- Furious Lion Recruitment of the Blood Beast Ban
Chapter 33
- Work Hard The Not-So-Serious Alchemist
Chapter 34
- Major General Hu Three Punches to Shatter Your Saintly Dreams
Chapter 35
- System Upgrade A Brand-New Version Youve Never Played Before
Chapter 36
- Ambiguity The Advancing Huang Yujia
Chapter 37
- Heart-to-Heart A Nighttime Conversation with Xia Qingxue
Chapter 38
- Hitting the Road 24k Titanium Alloy Dog Eyes
Chapter 39
- Abstraction Mad Scientist
Chapter 40
- Raid Relatives from Maternal Home
Chapter 41
- Humiliation My Brother-In-Law Is One of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Chapter 42
- Confession The Mechanical City Suspended in the Sky
Chapter 43
- Tragic The City of No Night Battle
Chapter 44
- Defeat Escape Escape Escape
Chapter 45
- Destruction Divine Decision
Chapter 46
- Undercover Drive the Tiger to Devour the Wolf
Chapter 47
- Talented Friend of Women
Chapter 48
- Bold Move Joining the Blood Beast Ban
Chapter 49
- Divinity Playing tricks huh
Chapter 50
- Jet Theres Poison in the Water
Chapter 51
- Petty Tyrannical Gui Nan Yilang
Chapter 52
- Response Headquarters Personnel Arrive
Chapter 53
- Choice The Worst Decision in Elder Ye Hus Life
Chapter 54
- Trap Some People Just Dont Think
Chapter 55
- Fall Fatal Training
Chapter 56
- Taming The Eighth-Level Divine Transformation Realms Big Big Big Big Maid
Chapter 57
- Suspicion The Increasingly Strange Simulator
Chapter 58
- Experiment An Astonishing Coincidence in Timing
Chapter 59
- Terrifying The Follower Army of the Holy Spirit Sect
Chapter 60
- Final Battle Holy Spirit Sect Legion VS Celestial Palace No 1 Mechanical Battleship
Chapter 61
- Overload Collapse and Reward Selection
Chapter 62
- Amnesia Chen Pingchuan Youre in High School
Chapter 63
- Trash The Worst Transfer Student in the History of First High School
Chapter 64
- Stranger Martial Exam Performance Test Results
Chapter 65
- Going Home The Truant Younger Sister
Chapter 66
- Surprise The Sudden Appearance of the Attribute Panel
Chapter 67
- Tenant The Miserable Black Tortoise Martial Arts Hall
Chapter 68
- Ancient Martial Arts Ye Luos Shock
Chapter 69
- - 68 Ancient Martial Arts Ye Luos Shock - Part 2
Chapter 70
- - 69 Brain Circuit A Chance Encounter
Chapter 71
- - 70 Deception Hidden Agendas
Chapter 72
- - 71 The Truth Belias Role-Playing
Chapter 73
- - 72 Accident Hope for Restarting the Simulation
Chapter 74
- - 73 Hesitation Smart Brain Terminal Xiaoyouzi
Chapter 75
- - 74 Activated A New Simulation Mode Goes Online
Chapter 76
- - 75 Oh no A Skill Explosion
Chapter 77
- - 76 Passion New Mode Real-Life Simulation
Chapter 78
- - 77 Achievement Worse Than Beasts
Chapter 79
- - 78 Escape An Unfamiliar City
Chapter 80
- - 79 Instance Mechanical Resistance Army
Chapter 81
- - 80 Contact Vivian of the Natural Church
Chapter 82
- - 81 Conflict Dispute in the Sky
Chapter 83
- - 82 Muggle Dont Guess a Womans Mind
Chapter 84
- - 83 Change Unexpected Situation
Chapter 85
- - 84 Delay The Divided Naturalist Sect
Chapter 86
- - 85 Defeat The Mechanical Legion Arrives Early
Chapter 87
- - 86 Blue Demon Markels Outburst
Chapter 88
- - 87 Tragic Awakening Memories
Chapter 89
- - 88 Climax The Mystery Revealed Xuantian-Class Battle Armor - Fury
Chapter 90
- - 89 The Death of Blue Demon Everything Returns to Normal
Chapter 91
- - 90 Battle Mechanical Legion
Chapter 92
- - 91 Encounter The Fateful Duel
Chapter 93
- - 92 Wrongful Killing The Death of Chen Pingchuan
Chapter 94
- - 93 Unexpected The Love of My Life Dies I Choose to Destroy the World
Chapter 95
- - 93 Unexpected The Love of My Life Dies I Choose to Destroy the World 2
Chapter 96
- - 93 Accident My Beloveds Death I Choose to Destroy the World 3
Chapter 97
- - 94 End The sudden change in style of the simulation reward
Chapter 98
- - 95 Strategy Set Intelligence Reinstated to Occupy the High Ground
Chapter 99
- - 96 Prepare Using Identification Technique on the Fake Sister
Chapter 100
- - 97 Synchronization Simulators BUG Compensation
Chapter 101
- - 98 Familiar Acting on Behalf of Heaven
Chapter 102
- - 99 Simulation Real Combat Mission Drill
Chapter 103
- - 100 Verbal Battle Chen the Great Deceiver
Chapter 104
- - 101 Change Divine Self Awakening
Chapter 105
- - 102 Hitting the Road Encountering the Ogre Demon King
Chapter 106
- - 103 Tricks In terms of being cunning I never admit defeat
Chapter 107
- - 103 Tricks In terms of being cunning I never admit defeat 2
Chapter 108
- - 103 Tricks On Cunning I Never Admit Defeat 3
Chapter 109
- - 104 Take Action When the Small One Is Hit the Big One Comes
Chapter 110
- - 105 Take Action Battle Against the Enforcement Team
Chapter 111
- - 106 Great Battle Unexpected Person
Chapter 112
- - 107 Game Bizarre Train of Thought
Chapter 113
- - 108 Encounter Captain Pig Head Simulates Logout
Chapter 114
- - 109 Clash Verbal Confrontation
Chapter 115
- - 110 Old Friend Unexpected Encounter
Chapter 116
- - 111 The Truth The Great Demon King Guo Yihang
Chapter 117
- - 112 Outbreak The New Sequence Groups Hidden Stake
Chapter 118
- - 113 Final - A Brutal Battle
Chapter 119
- - 114 Speculation An Unexpected Visitor
Chapter 120
- - 115 Women One crazier than the other
Chapter 121
- - 116 Destruction A Woman Gone Mad
Chapter 122
- - 117 The End Its Time for the Season of Simulated Harvest
Chapter 123
- - 118 Choice Phase Summary
Chapter 124
- - 119 Bribery Im not the kind of person you think I am
Chapter 125
- - 120 Things Have Changed Training Program Initiated
Chapter 126
- - 121 Persuasion The Greedy Female Classmate
Chapter 127
- - 122 Misunderstanding The Gossiping Soul of a Female Classmate
Chapter 128
- - 123 Departure Trial Squad
Chapter 129
- - 124 Human Nature Execute Everything According to Plan
Chapter 130
- - 125 Success Taking on the Mission of the Energy Crystal Mine Cave
Chapter 131
- - 126 Encounter Strengthening Physical Exercise is Great
Chapter 132
- - 127 Turmoil The Vanishing Black Demon
Chapter 133
- - 128 On the Road A Bit of Wind and Sand
Chapter 134
- - 129 Arrival Spring Citys High-Yield White Crystal Mine
Chapter 135
- - 130 Conflict Hidden Danger in the Shadows
Chapter 136
- - 131 Compromise Ready
Chapter 137
- - 132 Surprise Digging and Digging in the Little Mine
Chapter 138
- - 133 Crisis Simulating Again
Chapter 139
- - 134 Start Simulation Divinity Self-Awakening
Chapter 140
- - 135 Audacious Maneuver The Transformation of the Divine Self
Chapter 141
- - 136 Experiment Turbulent Undercurrents at the Mine
Chapter 142
- - 137 Intense Battle A Mysterious Visitor Arrives
Chapter 143
- - 138 Turmoil Constantly Emerging Changes
Chapter 144
- - 139 The End The Nightingale Captured
Chapter 145
- - 140 Deterrence Cyborg Special Envoy Xue
Chapter 146
- - 141 Tower Defense Alliance and Preparation
Chapter 147
- - 142 Prepare Black Demon Tide Incoming
Chapter 148
- - 143 Arrival The Great Battle Begins
Chapter 149
- - 144 Battle The King of Black Magic Attacks
Chapter 150
- - 145 Meeting The Terrifying King of Black Magic
Chapter 151
- - 146 Reunion Gouzi Youve Changed
Chapter 152
- - 147 Doomsday Prophecy Book
Chapter 153
- - 148 The Nightingale Falls
Chapter 154
- - 149 Night Tour and Decision
Chapter 155
- - 150 Surprise Attack A Temporary Plan
Chapter 156
- - 151 Action The Arrangement of Fate
Chapter 157
- - 152 Success Taking Down the Gate Guards
Chapter 158
- - 153 Resolved Finally Reaching the Destination
Chapter 159
- - 154 Framing Chen Pingchuans Malicious Intent
Chapter 160
- - 155 Takeoff Simulated value exceeds 1 million
Chapter 161
- - 156 Decision Heading to the Secret Crystal Stone Warehouse
Chapter 162
- - 157 Peeping Successfully Securing the Secret Warehouse
Chapter 163
- - 158 Wrap Up Unexpected Gains
Chapter 164
- - 159 Obtaining the Treasure Preparing to Leave
Chapter 165
- - 160 Change The Shrinking of Human Nature
Chapter 166
- - 161 Preparation Arriving at the Cafeteria
Chapter 167
- - 162 Getting Stronger Grinding in Progress
Chapter 168
- - 163 Betrayal The miserable Liu Haofeng
Chapter 169
- - 164 Tenacious Liu Haofengs Path to Survival
Chapter 170
- - 165 Taking a Follower The Journey West
Chapter 171
- - 166 Racing On the Road
Chapter 172
- - 167 Conflict One Problem After Another
Chapter 173
- - 168 Forced Stop Black Skull Mad Dog
Chapter 174
- - 169 Conflict 1
Chapter 175
- - 170 Conflict 2
Chapter 176
- - 171 Conflict 3
Chapter 177
- - 172 Make an Enemy
Chapter 178
- - 173 Fateful Encounter
Chapter 179
- - 174 Confrontation
Chapter 180
- - 175 Successfully Joined
Chapter 181
- - 176 Revisiting Old Places
Chapter 182
- - 177 Decision Changing Course
Chapter 183
- - 178 Returning the Same Way
Chapter 184
- - 179 Uncle Li Huainan in Black Robe
Chapter 185
- - 180 Misunderstanding
Chapter 186
- - 181 Owing a Favor
Chapter 187
- - 182 Reversal of Offense and Defense
Chapter 188
- - 183 Rout and Conversation
Chapter 189
- - 184 Complete Fusion
Chapter 190
- - 185 Preparing to Pursue
Chapter 191
- - 186 Torture and Kill Incomprehensibly Powerful
Chapter 192
- - 187 Temporarily Avoid the Limelight Summarize the Gains
Chapter 193
- - 188 Farewell
Chapter 194
- - 189 I Only Need to Run Faster Than You to Win
Chapter 195
- - 190 Meeting and Reflection
Chapter 196
- - 191 Touching the Enemys Base
Chapter 197
- - 192 Assassination
Chapter 198
- - 193 Action Begins
Chapter 199
- - 194 Rescue
Chapter 200
- - 195 Mysterious Woman
Chapter 201
- - 196 Successful Rendezvous
Chapter 202
- - 197 Battle
Chapter 203
- - 198 Unexpected Disappearance
Chapter 204
- - 199 Ability User Bar
Chapter 205
- - 200 Little Girl Wei Xi
Chapter 206
- - 201 Debt
Chapter 207
- - 202 Analysis I Have Schizophrenia
Chapter 208
- - 203 Ah Passion Collides
Chapter 209
- - 204 Ripples
Chapter 210
- - 205 Decision
Chapter 211
- - 206 Sweetness
Chapter 212
- - 207 The Working Persons Working Soul
Chapter 213
- - 208 Heart of the Ocean
Chapter 214
- - 209 Curse
Chapter 215
- - 210 Dreamy Flowing Light
Chapter 216
- - 211 Twisted Jungle
Chapter 217
- - 212 Malice of the World
Chapter 218
- - 213 Blockade
Chapter 219
- - 214 Simulator Upgrade 40
Chapter 220
- - 215 Restart Simulation
Chapter 221
- - 216 New Little Brother
Chapter 222
- - 217 Complicated Relationships
Chapter 223
- - 218 Pursuit and Escape
Chapter 224
- - 219 Intense Battle
Chapter 225
- - 220 Mobilizing the Troops
Chapter 226
- - 221 Direct Confrontation with Level 6 Rhino Beast Tamer
Chapter 227
- - 222 Southern Alliance Hantan City Bank Branch
Chapter 228
- - 223 Bank Guard Tragic
Chapter 229
- - 224 The Insect Race Arrives
Chapter 230
- - 225 Turning Back to Save
Chapter 231
- - 226 Facing Death
Chapter 232
- - 227 The Situation
Chapter 233
- - 228 Negotiation
Chapter 234
- - 229 Predicament
Chapter 235
- - 230 Failing to Open the Vent
Chapter 236
- - 231 Scheming
Chapter 237
- - 232 Human Nature
Chapter 238
- - 233 Transaction
Chapter 239
- - 234 Li Yan
Chapter 240
- - 235 Falling Out
Chapter 241
- - 236 Stealing Someone
Chapter 242
- - 237 Probe
Chapter 243
- - 238 Falling Out
Chapter 244
- - 239 Desperate Situation
Chapter 245
- - 240 Instance Failure Bumper Harvest
Chapter 246
- - 241 Thoughts
Chapter 247
- - 242 Restarting the Simulation Silver Flash
Chapter 248
- - 243 Smoothly
Chapter 249
- - 244 Ive Become Stronger
Chapter 250
- - 245 Brain-eating Worm
Chapter 251
- - 246 Nuclear Annihilation of Hantan City
Chapter 252
- - 247 Another Explosion
Chapter 253
- - 248 Ancient Village
Chapter 254
- - 249 Divine Tree
Chapter 255
- - 250 Take Action
Chapter 256
- - 251 Fire Attack
Chapter 257
- - 252 Interrogation
Chapter 258
- - 253 Turning Point
Chapter 259
- - 254 Divine Patterns
Chapter 260
- - 255 Clone
Chapter 261
- - 256 Steel City
Chapter 262
- - 257 First Trait - Arrogance
Chapter 263
- - 258 The Man in Black
Chapter 264
- - 259 Eight-armed Demon God
Chapter 265
- - 260 Miracle - The Arrival of the Fire God
Chapter 266
- - 261 Stalemate
Chapter 267
- - 262 Unexpected Changes
Chapter 268
- - 263 Divine Punishment - Human Purgatory
Chapter 269
- - 264 Divine Mountain Summit
Chapter 270
- - 265 Divine Tree Space
Chapter 271
- - 266 Tree of World Destruction
Chapter 272
- - 267 Manipulate a Wave
Chapter 273
- - 268 End of the Instance Summary
Chapter 274
- - 269 Choice
Chapter 275
- - 270 Divine Tree Fruit
Chapter 276
- - 271 Madness
Chapter 277
- - 272 Assembly Complete
Chapter 278
- - 273 Simulation in Progress
Chapter 279
- - 274 Genetic Research Institute
Chapter 280
- - 275 The Potion Is Poisonous
Chapter 281
- - 276 Genetic Bomb
Chapter 282
- - 277 Exercise
Chapter 283
- - 278 Insect Race Attacks
Chapter 284
- - 279 Laboratory Door Number Five Breached
Chapter 285
- - 280 HongkaiEr Attacks
Chapter 286
- - 281 Escape
Chapter 287
- - 282 Death Desert
Chapter 288
- - 283 Symbiotic Sandworm
Chapter 289
- - 284 Stone Forest
Chapter 290
- - 285 Desert Temple
Chapter 291
- - 286 Sand God - Greed
Chapter 292
- - 287 The Cuckoo Occupies the Magpies Nest
Chapter 293
- - 288 Sand Beast VS Blue Demon
Chapter 294
- - 289 Take Action
Chapter 295
- - 290 Puppet
Chapter 296
- - 291 War Knight Brother-in-law
Chapter 297
- - 292 Immortal Body
Chapter 298
- - 293 Tragic
Chapter 299
- - 294 Simulation Ends
Chapter 300
- - 295 Preparation
Chapter 301
- - 296 Mysterious Little Island