Chapter 431 Si Shu, it should be all right, right? - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

Su Miao put away the magic cauldron and returned to the camp. It was early morning, and when Su Miao returned to the villa, Lin Jiujiao and Myna were both asleep. Unlike usual, Myna didn’t notice Su Miao coming back. This wasn’t because Myna’s detection abilities had weakened; in fact, Myna had grown much stronger. It was simply that Su Miao had become even more powerful, surpassing Myna's understanding. Without disturbing Lin Jiujiao and Myna’s slumber, Su Miao went to Xia Xiao An’s room. Watching the sleeping Xia Xiao An, Su Miao raised her hand, causing Xia Xiao An to float. With a single touch, all of Xia Xiao An's clothes were removed. Next, Su Miao took out a vial of Pure Mind Elixir. Opening the bottle, she fed the potion to Xia Xiao An. Instantly, Xia Xiao An’s body began to glow, resembling the state of a burning star, yet entirely different. Su Miao blinked, tossing a large water sphere to envelop the glowing Xia Xiao An. A substantial amount of black material dispersed, merging into the water sphere. However, under the influence of the Pure Mind Elixir, these dark negative substances were quickly purified and annihilated. As more and more of the dark matter was purified, Xia Xiao An’s body started becoming transparent. Looking at her now, Su Miao finally understood what pure and immaculate meant – Xia Xiao An was the embodiment of it. In her dream, Xia Xiao An found herself in a heavenly realm. There was an expansive spring, crystal clear. She wasn’t sure who pushed her, but she accidentally fell into the spring. Drinking a large gulp of the spring water, she found it sweet, delicious, and delightful. Soaking in the spring, Xia Xiao An experienced an unprecedented relaxation and comfort. ... In the real world, the pure Xia Xiao An was laid bare before Su Miao. After confirming that the Pure Mind Elixir had thoroughly purified Xia Xiao An from the inside out, Su Miao carefully observed her, separating the polluted water sphere from Xia Xiao An. Xia Xiao An was gently placed back onto her bed, Su Miao covering her with a quilt. It was around 9 a.m. when she would likely wake up. As for her clothes, Xia Xiao An could dress herself later. The contaminated water sphere was taken by Su Miao out of the camp, purified in the void with Starlight Eruption, and completely obliterated using a large purple fireball. During the Starlight Eruption purification, something peculiar struggled for rescue, but it was instantly incinerated by starlight. Done. Now as for Lin Jiujiao... In theory, it would be best if Lin Jiujiao took a dose as well. However, Su Miao reconsidered and dismissed this notion. In the current situation, it was best for Lin Jiujiao not to consume the Pure Mind Elixir. Additionally, Si Wu was dead, and the Authority of Heaven had thoroughly merged with Lin Jiujiao, now truly under her control, so Su Miao needn’t worry. It was time to consider the next steps. Returning to the villa’s second floor, Su Miao sat on a chair in the living room and opened her magic notes, reviewing what needed to be done. Currently, she needed to continue developing magic based on various laws. The most critical of these was the Void Collapse. This dealt with spatial magic. However, comprehending the laws of space was exceedingly difficult. In the novels she read, there was a line: mastering the laws of space and time means mastering everything, ending the novel. After all, if the protagonist has mastered these laws, no challenges could stand in their way. Such a story would become tedious. While this was something said in novels, the reasoning holds true. If she could completely master the space laws, under the Void Collapse, the Astral Sea would be much safer. Recollecting what Magic Girl Heart Meow mentioned, Su Miao noted a significant issue. The Astral Sea was the main culprit for plunging Earth’s universe into apocalyptic destruction, but how to resolve this issue, Heart Meow did not say. Was she supposed to figure it out herself? Su Miao pondered, considering several methods to address the problem. First, she could sever the connection between the Astral Sea and Earth’s universe, using a professional term, "absolving heaven and earth." However, this only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. Once the Astral Sea expands enough, it will inevitably reach out to Earth's universe again. By then, terrifying doomsday catastrophes would follow closely behind, more dreadful than before. Second, a rather wild idea. That is to destroy the entire Astral Sea, leaving no trace behind. Since the Astral Sea subsists by devouring the essence of countless universes, destroy one and it targets the next, insatiable. Only by eliminating it completely can the problem be resolved. Yet, destroying the Astral Sea raises new issues. Would the explosion of the Astral Sea affect the related universes? If affected, would it lead to these universes’ destruction? There are many problems within this. Furthermore, how should one go about destroying the Astral Sea? Housing so many powerful deities, the Astral Sea must be massive. Merely relying on Starlight Eruption certainly isn’t enough. Moreover, knowing she intends to damage the Astral Sea, wouldn’t the Astral Sea become aware? Much like how Su Miao can sense malice directed at her. The Astral Sea’s consciousness would undoubtedly be more advanced. This should also be taken into consideration. "Is it necessary to capture the Astral Sea’s core instead of destroying it outright?" "But does the Astral Sea even possess a core?" "…" Su Miao pondered, gazing at the magic notes before her. After a while, she took out some mixed juice from her magical space and took a sip. If she couldn’t figure it out, she stopped thinking about it. Su Miao took out her phone, having been in the alternate world for so long without going online. Regarding her parents, Su Miao hadn’t contacted Shelter No. 1 just yet, leaving their disappearance as unresolved for now. There was a hint of private intention, along with caution, in doing so. Above all, it was to avoid bringing trouble to her parents. The reasoning was simple. The existence of such a large, peaceful city in the alternate world seemed very unreasonable. Even if the city had a powerful main deity in residence. Moreover, involving witches could be dangerous. Su Miao opened the Nighttime App. Familiar sections, known users, and various entertaining posts. After doomsday’s arrival, many people remained pessimistic, even those awakening to newfound abilities. Yet even more people abandoned their humanity’s rules, becoming jaded pleasure-seekers. "Every day alive is a gain." "The world’s ending; why stress? Just enjoy yourself!" "What? Your beloved friends, family, and brothers died? Celebrate for them – they’ve finally escaped this hell." "See, without the apocalypse could I fly and escape? Impossible." "Indeed, thinking back to pre-apocalypse 007 work, the end of the world seems a blessing." "……" Such ideas sparked a surge of entertaining posts on the Nighttime App. For instance, this post, one from the well-known Irena. Though the title was a bit explosive: [What Does a Demon Lord Slice Look Like?] Poster: Irena Once again, here's the conclusion upfront: Demon Lords are special species condensed into demon lord cores, not all that superior to humans. Due to some accidents, I ventured into the alternate world once more and managed to capture two Demon Lords, along with acquiring six Demon Lord corpses. Out of curiosity, I conducted slice research on these Demon Lords. Special Notice: Slicing Demon Lords is exceedingly dangerous; please don’t mimic. First time, I cut off the Demon Lord’s hand, leg, dismantled the shoulder, ribs, and other body parts, and extracted the internal organs… I must mention a serious mistake: assuming Demon Lords are humanoid. In truth, Demon Lords aren’t humanoid. They possess a true form. When gravely injured, Demon Lords revert to their true form, severely impacting my experiments. Fortunately, I was well-prepared, avoiding experimental cessation. Upon analysis, Demon Lords’ body structures are more precise and resilient than humans. For example, their bodies can contain immense energy, thanks to which they forge a core to hold this power. This energy application method surpasses humans. However, most Demon Lords wield energy rather roughly, making them appear stronger upon forming their core, but actually limiting future development. Therefore, if anyone encounters a Demon Lord, don't be afraid. If a Demon Lord dares to reveal her life bar, she can be taken down. It is important to note that not all Demon Lords possess the ability to regenerate from a single drop of blood; the majority of them do not have this capability. They simply have stronger regenerative abilities. This regeneration partially stems from certain laws embedded within the Demon Lord cores. However, based on my research through dissection, it appears they do not fully master or utilize these laws. To be precise, these Demon Lords might have incidentally grasped these laws, but they lack the skill to exert them. Inside the Demon Lord cores lies an immense reserve of power. How exactly this power is used remains in the research phase, so everyone, please be patient. Additionally, when a Demon Lord falls, there is a phenomenon of blood rain descending within a certain radius. This blood rain is harmful to humans, so it’s crucial to avoid contact. Oh, I nearly forgot another point. For some unknown reason, the blood and flesh of a Demon Lord are inedible. Consuming them recklessly will lead to contamination, turning the person into a grotesque monster. Please exercise caution. That's all for now. Below are some research photos and sliced videos. Rest assured, they have been handled appropriately. ... First comment, [Star]: Hardcore Witch Irena, last time it was dissecting creatures from meteors, now it's slicing up Demon Lords—how terrifying. Second comment, [Non-Guilty]: I'm dying of laughter; Irena is seriously teaching everyone how to dissect a Demon Lord. Third comment, [TomJang]: I was worried the video would be gory, but it turned out to be artistically beautiful. Fourth comment, [kagero_kai]: So brutal. Fifth comment, [Sis-Con Savior]: You guys didn't see it – that Demon Lord was pleading for mercy from Irena. Sixth comment, [tfgchfchb2]: Don’t be deceived by the Demon Lord’s pitiful act; she is incredibly cunning. She even tried invading Earth a few times, and if not for Lady Su Miao, the outcome would have been dire. Seventh comment, [Ultimate Doorway]: I am curious, would Lady Su Miao capture and dissect a Demon Lord? Eighth comment, [Mantou Mantou Ka]: Let’s consider; is it possible that Lady Su Miao might start with a nuclear blast? Ninth comment, [üβερmeνし]: Not entirely out of the question. Tenth comment, [Hou Mu Wu Large Square Calderon]: Blood rain falling… Recently, I saw continuous blood rain in one area. Eleventh comment, [osoodk]: I know this – someone saw Lady Su Miao’s temporary camp nearby. Twelfth comment, [Kehua Diver]: That can only mean one thing, Lady Su Miao slew many Demon Lords... Thirteenth comment, [Dasa East Wind]: Hiss, unimaginable. Fourteenth comment, [Panda Tony]: The apocalypse is really fun. Fifteenth comment, [Ling Kong Hao]: Too insane! ... Seeing the post, Su Miao fell silent. Irena, the witch known as Feng Xiaoshi, is indeed impressive. Normally, a regular person wouldn’t dare conduct such dangerous research, right? Additionally, what is Feng Xiaoshi’s actual power level? Su Miao was curious. But it remained mere curiosity. Besides this post, Irena had also made posts titled “What Does a Peculiar Lord Slice Look Like?”, “Peculiar Core is Excellent as an Energy Source”, “Analysis of the Other World Map”, “Analysis of Other World’s Minerals”, “Analysis of Other World’s Species”, and “Analysis of Other World’s Plants”... She’s genuinely a research enthusiast, and her studies will undoubtedly aid ability users on Earth greatly. Su Miao scanned quickly and turned to a new post. [Twelve Si Faction Gets Embroiled in Battle in the Other World, Powerful Organization Now a Mere Shadow] Posted by: Si Ye Breaking news, members of the Twelve Si have discovered the Ancient Mystical Ruins Abyss in the Other World. To seize the treasures within the ruins, Si Shu ambushed Si Zui, Si Heng, and Si Sui, also clashing with Si Wu. This conflict led directly to the demise of Si Heng, Si Sui, Si Zui, Si Wu, and Si Li. Alas, how tragic. To share such unfortunate news, I can only do so to give everyone a bit of delight. However, it is crucial to remind everyone that despite the loss of these members, the Twelve Si’s overall strength has mysteriously increased, hahahaha... ... First comment, [Eternal Supreme]: I’m deeply skeptical about Si Ye’s claim. Second comment, [Other-Side Phantom Butterfly]: Hiss, I remember Si Ye enjoys liking beautiful women’s posts for fun—how could he have posted this? Third comment, [Sis-Con Savior]: I thought it was fake; I checked and found that Si Ye’s account is legitimate… the Twelve Si verified it. Fourth comment, [Si Ming]: Hmm? Fifth comment, [Little Cat Loves Brushing]: Hahaha, Si Ming caught this so quickly. Sixth comment, [Bookworm Climbs]: Is this a plot by Si Shu? Seventh comment, [Science Committee]: Previously seeing the Twelve Si members declaring war on the forum was surprising enough—I didn’t expect they truly fought one another. Eighth comment, [High Ion]: So many Twelve Si members perished, did their strength really increase? Ninth comment, [Autumn Love Disdain]: Notice, amidst this battle, Si Shu didn’t die. Tenth comment, [Little Grass Curiosity]: Terrifying~ Eleventh comment, [Regalia]: Luckily, the battle wasn’t on Earth; otherwise, who knows what would have happened. Twelfth comment, [Irena]: … ... Reading the post, Su Miao suddenly recalled something. In the Other World, she had teleporting Si Shu away, unaware of where she ended up. Hopefully, everything was alright? (End of chapter)