Starting as a Magical Girl, I Alone Shall Rule for Eternity

Chapter 222: The Last Piece of the Main God Space Puzzle!

Jiang Si had naturally long since noticed something was off.

Although there was no mana interference, any influence on his body was incredibly obvious to Jiang Si.

After all, he possessed complete control over his body, and he could sense even the subtlest changes with perfect clarity.

However, first, there was no danger.

Second, he even started having pleasant dreams—Aliens, Mummies, and even the later giant scorpion, all heading south.

It was a blast.

He didn't have to worry at all about hurting anyone, since it was just a dream. He could let loose and unleash his power, bombarding everything with wild abandon.

A real man should speedrun horror movies!

After the warm-up ended, he naturally woke up.

Only to see two disciples from his own sect actually ganging up to bully a little girl.He couldn't help but feel somewhat displeased.

Our Azure Cloud Sect is a righteous and honorable sect. How can we bully children like this?

His sense of responsibility as the Sect Master compelled Jiang Si to scold the two of them.

Unexpectedly, the two of them defended themselves with grievances, claiming it was *him* who had been sleepwalking, chasing after that girl and slapping her until she cried.

Jiang Si was so angry he laughed.

Me, slapping people in my sleep? Why not say I kill people in my dreams?

However, in the eyes of these two right now, he wasn't the Sect Master, so his words carried no weight.

Moreover, Jiang Si wasn't good at instructing disciples.

He only knew how to: One Finger Summons Heaven and Earth, Two Fingers Shatter Mountains and Rivers, Three Fingers Annihilate Living Beings, Four Fingers Pierce the Firmament, Five Fingers Move the Cosmos.

He still needed to teach according to the student's aptitude.

For example, the results were very significant when teaching Keke. For others, it was probably hard to say.

Within the Azure Cloud Sect, especially regarding sect rules, it had always been managed by Bingtang. The disciples' views on money, including their attitudes towards ordinary people, were also basically constrained by Bingtang.

Although Magical Girls who could obtain Miracle Seeds were generally not very bad, they were ultimately still children, and quite a few ended up corrupted.

Some words, when spoken by him as the Sect Master, were rather useless—things like teaching disciples to be kind to others, these kinds of sect rules. When he said them, they lacked persuasiveness. Even if the disciples agreed on the surface, they wouldn't take it to heart in secret.

But if Bingtang said them, it was a different story.

Just like the current Thousand-Pinweed and Xingxuan.

Even if Shion personally came and said not to bully ordinary people, probably no one would listen.

But Bingtang probably wouldn't even need to say anything; just a glare from her, and these two would obediently admit their mistake.

Therefore, Jiang Si didn't plan to waste his breath, waiting to tattle to Bingtang later...

No, that's not right. It should be handed over to the Great Elder in charge of punishments for handling.

Although the two claimed it was him who slapped Mira into a swollen face, and even Mira herself consistently agreed with this claim,

the fact that Thousand-Pinweed and Xingxuan immediately tied up Mi with five flowers and prepared to take her to the Disaster Control Bureau made Jiang Si even more convinced they were purely lying.

The Driver was still unconscious, so Jiang Si simply drove himself.

Even though the father on this side taught him to drive a Wuling Hongguang, the Great Dao has three thousand paths that all lead to the same destination. It didn't affect his ability to drive a bus.

After the two girls tied up Mi in the back, Thousand-Pinweed directly used a hypnotic spell to put her to sleep, lest she try any more tricks to disrupt their journey.

The two girls stood behind him, observing his driving while chatting.

Mainly because only Xingxuan in the car knew the location of the Central Bureau, so Xingxuan had to give directions. Additionally, the two girls initially didn't believe Jiang Si could drive, but then discovered this guy drove quite well.

Leaning on the back of the driver's seat, Xingxuan chatted for a while, then suddenly asked, "Why does Lady Bingtang of the Azure Cloud Sect have such strict requirements? She doesn't allow using Magical Girl powers for many things?"

"On one hand, it's for safety's sake. Using Magical Girl powers casually might attract unwanted attention from those with ill intentions. After all, one can be a thief for a thousand days, but how can one guard against thieves for a thousand days?"

As a senior member, Thousand-Pinweed had these thoroughly discussed topics down pat, reciting them fluently.

"On the other hand, Magical Girl power isn't eternal after all. One day it will disappear. As everyone grows up, there will always be people, one day, who become less inclined to believe in miracles. After the age of twenty-five, many Magical Girls with wavering wills, whose Personal Reality begins to decline, will gradually lose their power. If they become too reliant on Magical Girl power, it won't just accelerate the loss of power, but also make everyone forget how to live without Magical Girl power."

"Oh, I see. Lady Bingtang of the Azure Cloud Sect is truly far-sighted. I never thought about this aspect before," Xingxuan listened, suddenly understanding, then also felt somewhat troubled. "Losing power..."

Magical Girl power isn't an immutable, eternal force. There have never been few Magical Girls who, having lost their miracle, had no choice but to retire—adults whose perception of the world becomes increasingly realistic after reaching a certain age.

It's difficult to keep the Miracle Seed from disappearing.

The Five Decays of a Magical Girl aren't that strange either.

From the perspective of the cultivation world, the path of a Magical Girl, which allows rapid success and immediate mastery of power without much cultivation,

clearly falls within the category of evil or demonic cultivation. Generally, the price would be quite severe.

But if it's just the power declining and disappearing due to one's own perception as one grows up, from the perspective of evil and demonic cultivators, it somewhat qualifies as a high-end path with no side effects.

Oh, but there's also Full Bloom, which can take away life and power. That matches up now—rapid success plus ultimately making a bridal dress for others—a classic evil cultivation path from the orthodox cultivation world.

The Disaster Control Bureau was almost just one grand sacrifice of all living beings away from being the Qingchi Demonic Sect.

Jiang Si didn't even need the Disaster Control Bureau's records to confirm this; relying on his cultivation common sense, he figured it out himself.

Of course, this was only true for other Magical Girls.

Because Jiang Si's Personal Reality was that of an adult who had long since surpassed three billion, even thirty billion billion years in maturity!

It was very difficult for his perception of the world to change further due to growth, so the possibility of losing power didn't exist.

In Jiang Si's view, Bai Mei, Bingtang, and others were also fellow Daoists who had transcended this point.

But other disciples, especially the Inner Sect disciples below the true-transmission level, might not be able to achieve this.

Therefore, Bingtang's long-standing requirement for the disciples in the sect was: how to still be an outstanding child without using Magical Girl power.

The cautious Bingtang had even considered what would happen after she herself lost her power.

Even if one day Bingtang lost her Magical Girl power, she would still be the head of the Ice Color Era Group. Even without the identity of the Ice Color Era Group, the Azure Cloud Sect could continue to operate without any Magical Girl power.

As for the other Magical Girls, those who should study hard, study hard. For those who really had no other way, like Qinghua, they should find a job that could support them.

Combined with the consistent view on money, even if all the Azure Cloud Sect disciples lost their Magical Girl power in the future, they could still live out the latter half of their lives safely and securely.

If there were any difficulties, Bingtang, holding the Azure Cloud Sect, had enough partners and funds even without Magical Girl power to provide a safety net for these disciples.

Jiang Si thought she was being a bit redundant.

After all, as a Dao Master, he would inevitably need to complete the Magical Girl Dao lineage in the future.

Striving for One Proof Eternal Proof, not only to make the Magical Girl Dao lineage a righteous path where power would never be lost,

but also to develop the power of eternal youth, preventing the appearance of Magical Aunties.

The power of the cultivation world is omnipotent. No one wants to see a bunch of old ladies holding Miracle Seeds and transforming, right?

Like that old Magical Granny from the old world before.

And the late-stage Great Emperor Mùjǐn, no matter how much she pretended to be An Shiyu after possessing her, one could tell at a glance.

Judging whether it was An Shiyu herself or Mùjǐn depended on that little bit of wear brought by the Time Great Dao.

That particular scent.

An old granny putting on the airs of a maiden and a genuine 14-year-old Magical Girl were still too far apart...

Just as Jiang Si was planning the future for all the Magical Girls in the world in his heart,

he heard Thousand-Pinweed say again:

"After all, apart from the true-transmissions and honorary true-transmissions, most Inner Sect disciples are actually quite ordinary girls. Many Magical Girls don't have parents or families. Without Lady Bingtang's guidance, it's easy for them to become unrestrained."

The proud Thousand-Pinweed pointed at herself. "For example, me. Back then, for Harry Potter merchandise, I would spend my entire salary every month, not saving a single penny. Lady Bingtang scolded me harshly, confiscated the merchandise, and under Lady Bingtang's discipline, I gradually began to learn to save money and purchase Harry Potter merchandise in a planned way, not as crazily as before."

"What's there to be proud of?"

"Lady Bingtang personally praised me for being able to correct my mistakes, saying it was amazing!"

Although Xingxuan hadn't seen much of the so-called Lady Bingtang, she began to feel admiration and reverence in her heart. "What about Sect Master Shion? I heard from Teacher Bai San that Sect Master Shion is a web novel enthusiast like me."

Jiang Si immediately sat up straight, his expression serious.

"Sect Master is of course great. Without Sect Master, there would be no Azure Cloud Sect, let alone our true-transmissions today. We will always rely on and respect Sect Master..." Thousand-Pinweed recited a typical Azure Cloud Sect quotation as if reciting from memory.

In the sect, evaluating the Sect Master without authorization was a serious crime.

That would earn punishment from Lady Bingtang.

When it came to public opinion control, Bingtang never showed mercy.

Then Thousand-Pinweed said seriously, "The only flaw is that she refuses to be with Lady Bingtang."

Xingxuan rolled her eyes.

"Don't brush it off. Remember, at critical moments, this sentence can save your life..."

Back when Thousand-Pinweed was spending her entire salary every month on Harry Potter merchandise and proselytizing everywhere, nearly getting expelled from the sect,

it was by using this sentence that she earned a month's repentance time and ultimately succeeded in staying in the Azure Cloud Sect.

"Hmph, I won't be like you."

"Tsk, I doubt that."

"Our Battle Demon Continent IP-ization failed. There isn't that much merchandise."

"..."

Hearing the two girls start arguing again about whether IP-ization was a sign of a work's greater success,

Jiang Si also lost interest. The vehicle followed the guidance of Xingxuan's Incubator, driving forward continuously.

After passing through a patch of white mist, the vehicle traveled onto a surging great river.

The sound of rushing water filled the air. The vehicle swayed on the great river like a boat, yet it always moved forward as if on flat ground,

until at a certain point, the river ceased its turbulence, becoming calm like a lake surface, reflecting a splendid night sky.

The full moon and starlight together adorned the river surface, until the bus drove over it.

Cutting the canvas-like river surface with ripples, causing the night sky to shimmer fragmented on the water.

Heaven and earth inverted.

At some unknown time, the night sky fell beneath the wheels, sweeping along wisps of remnant clouds. Above their heads was the river surface shimmering with broken moonlight and starlight.

The bus now seemed sandwiched between two vast starry skies. The environment around the vehicle driving on the night sky also began to gradually change,

slowly driving from night into daylight.

Thousand-Pinweed stared blankly at the dreamlike scene for a good while, then immediately looked back.

Behind them was indeed a night so thick it couldn't disperse—the current time should be around two or three in the morning. They had come out from East China, heading all the way towards North China. But after entering the connecting river area,

they traveled upward.

The sky changed from night to dusk, then from dusk to noon, followed by early morning with the rising sun.

A massive academy floated in the sky.

Thousand-Pinweed was silent for quite a while before whispering, "Isn't this our Hogwarts Academy?"

"Don't joke. Does your Hogwarts Academy float in the sky?"

"It could..."

"I could also say our Slime Academy is in the sky. Canaan Academy could be too. As if anyone's school isn't special..."

While they argued, Jiang Si followed the Incubator all the way to a small path lined with ginkgo trees on both sides.

On this ancient yet youthfully vibrant path, a small number of students coming and going could be seen.

Just as Jiang Si was considering whether to stop—clearly ahead was all pedestrian walkway—

the Driver beside him finally struggled and actually opened his eyes.

This nap had been quite long.

The old driver looked at the scenery outside the window, then tilted his head again, lying on the seat, speaking with difficulty, "It seems... I am about to... not make it..."

Jiang Si originally didn't plan to pay attention to this idiot.

"Buddy." But unexpectedly, the other party called out to him again, even tugging at his clothes, speaking weakly and with difficulty, "Buddy, when a man is about to die, his words are kind. Listen to my advice..."

Hearing the other party's serious expression, as if about to reveal some secret, Jiang Si also became serious, leaning down to listen.

The Driver panted for a long time, then suddenly widened his eyes.

Using all his strength, he growled in a low voice:

"Yun Ke... is an amateur!"

"Joining... Vice President Jialan's faction... is where the future lies!"

How damn persistent are you? Thinking you're about to die, and your last words are just this?

"Got it."

After hearing Jiang Si's perfunctory reply, the Driver finally tilted his head, intending to pass out.

But he quickly realized something and opened his eyes wide again:

"Wait! Head south, park outside, don't go to the parking lot! The Central Bureau's parking fees are expensive!"

Jiang Si, who originally didn't want to bother, saw the security guards near the parking lot.

It might attract the karmic consequences of the Security Guard Great Emperor, pursuing parking fees.

In the end, he yielded a step and went outside.

Not long after, when Jiang Si parked the car, Thousand-Pinweed and Xingxuan got out, looking around at their surroundings.

The Central Bureau's layout really did resemble a super luxurious, enormous academy.

The parking lot, the academy ahead was actually somewhat ancient, with groups of towers visible in the distance.

Thousand-Pinweed couldn't help but exclaim, "Isn't this exactly our Hogwarts tower groups?"

Beside her, Xingxuan rolled her eyes. "Those are signal towers, with power lines hanging on them. What does that have to do with your Hogwarts?"

After walking a few more steps, they could see ancient stone walls covered in lichen, and floor-to-ceiling windows polished to a shine with sandpaper.

The enormous teaching building unfolding before them was ancient and weathered. Every groove and pattern on the walls was carved with the marks of time.

"Our Hogwarts is exactly like this!"

As soon as Thousand-Pinweed finished speaking, she heard a melodious and pleasant voice coming from above the teaching building.

"Lung Treasure, drink it and your voice becomes much brighter! Good for you, good for me, good for everyone!"

Looking up, they saw a huge screen hanging there. On the screen, several beautiful and youthful Magical Girls, holding a bottle of potion, smiled radiantly, praising the benefits of this potion.

Things like after drinking it, shouting skill names had more strength, magic also became more powerful, and so on...

"This isn't false advertising, is it? Does it comply with advertising laws?"

Xingxuan muttered below, then glanced at the true-transmission disciple beside her. "Does your Hogwarts also hang advertisements on the teaching building?"

"Of course not!" Thousand-Pinweed immediately denied. "The prestigious Disaster Control Bureau actually hanging advertisements in such an important place? How shameful!"

"Gotta make a living," Xingxuan explained. "When our Slime Seven Monsters go to competitions, we also have to display sponsors. It's not shameful, just hanging an advertisement."

"Could the Disaster Control Bureau possibly be short of money?"

"Even if not short of money, no one minds having more. And advertising for sponsors is a win-win situation..."

"Hmph, our Azure Cloud Sect doesn't have all this messy stuff."

The two chattered on, originally planning to wait for Jiang Si to come over and enter together.

But after waiting for a long time, they found Jiang Si hadn't gotten off.

When they turned to look again, they discovered that apart from the Driver, everyone else had disappeared, including the Witch they had tied up.

Thousand-Pinweed frowned. Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately expanded her demonic sense again.

"Wait, the Central Bureau's suppression of mana is very severe. Doing this is dangerous, you might hurt yourself, attract the Central Bureau's attention..."

However, the next moment, Xingxuan's eyes widened.

Because Thousand-Pinweed wasn't just forcefully expanding her demonic sense against the academy's restrictions that could suppress all Magical Girls' mana; she expanded it to over ten kilometers!

Not only that, since the Central Bureau would report objects releasing mana on a large scale to the Security Department, triggering alarms, Thousand-Pinweed, while expanding such a large demonic sense range under immense pressure, still had energy to spare to interfere with the Central Bureau's detection and feedback.

Moreover, even under these circumstances, Thousand-Pinweed could still expand her Divine Sense, beginning to search for the three who had disappeared.

After all, whether it was Jiang Si or that Witch Mi, both were of utmost importance. For them to vanish right under her nose...

Her cloak fluttered noisily. The serious-faced Thousand-Pinweed's pupils even subtly changed from light blue to pitch black!

Just as she was about to scan the entire surroundings, a hand patted her shoulder, then took off her witch hat. "Alright, Thousand-Pinweed, relax. Jiang Si and that Witch were taken away by the Sect Master."

Originally bristling like a cat, Thousand-Pinweed gradually calmed her mana, her expression also relaxing. She turned to look at the girl holding her witch hat, smiling as she combed her hair.

"Lady Bingtang."

...

Mi felt a chill.

When she woke up, her whole body trembling, she found herself in an unfamiliar place.

She sat up abruptly, looking around.

She discovered the Magical Girls who had captured her were gone.

Only a huge glowing sphere flickered in the center of the area.

"Where is this? I want to go back to the Disaster Control Bureau..."

As she said this, three girls walked out from a corner, examining her.

One was expressionless, utterly cold. One had a smile at the corner of her mouth, looking at her with amused interest as if looking at a toy. When Mi saw the last person, a familiar face, she instantly burst into tears.

"Helen!"

The expressionless girl blocked Helen, squatting down to look at Mi:

"Welcome to the Main God Space, rookie."

"Your dream-manipulation ability has been noticed by the great Saint Hall Envoy."

"Choose. Offer your ability to the Saint Hall to create trial grounds, become a member of the Central State Demon Squad, and obtain one thousand points."

"Or, choose death."