Chapter 61: Dumb Group Chat Friends
Zhongli's comment was, in fact, a rebuttal to a popular fan-made parody video.
The infamous crack edit — ["Zhongli"] (but written as 钟莉, like a girl's name).
To be honest, when Wu Tong had seen this video in his previous life, he'd been completely stunned.
Even now, just remembering it brought those cursed visuals back to his mind.
Wu Tong covered his face with both hands, wishing he had a pair of eyes that had never seen such horrors.
[Dragon King Spouts Water]: Lord Rex Lapis, you're mistaken. You must understand, the Tree Sea universe setting is absurd beyond measure.
[Dragon King Spouts Water]: In Honkai's world, there's even a world bubble overrun by a virus called "Derli Dumb."
[Dragon King Spouts Water]: If we're talking about parallel universes or world bubbles, such a glitch due to excessive erosion wouldn't be impossible.
[Wandering the Mortal World]: …
Zhongli looked at the group leader's nonsense and was speechless. Yet as ridiculous as it sounded, it wasn't entirely impossible — which made it all the more frustrating.
[Photo Princess]: Hahaha, never thought Lord Rex Lapis would have this side to him. Truly an eye-opener!
[Seeker of Dao]: …
[Seeker of Dao]: Xiao San Yue, don't forget, you've got a ton of fan edits too.
Wu Tong glanced at [March 7]'s gloating face and immediately remembered all the chaotic fan content about her from his past life.
He covered his face again, unable to bear the thought.
March 7 mocking Zhongli basically meant she was acknowledging what the group leader said.
If so, then by that logic, those parodies of March 7 could also be real versions of her — a proper case of lifting a rock only to smash her own foot.
[Photo Princess]: Huh? I have them too?
[Photo Princess]: Hmph, mine must all be super cool fan edits, obviously.
March 7 thought of all the serious edits where Zhongli looked peerless, domineering, and divine.
Surely hers would be just as impressive.
[Dragon King Spouts Water]: …
[Unshaken Bilian]: …
[Seeker of Dao]: …
[Skybase King]: …
Everyone who'd seen them fell completely silent.
[Photo Princess]: Why is no one saying anything? What's with the ellipses?
[Passerby]: Xiao San Yue, haven't you watched your own fan edits?
[Photo Princess]: I only found tons of Uncle Yang videos. I haven't come across any of mine yet.
The group leader posted way too many — they're hard to scroll through!
[Moe King]: Is it possible… to just search for the video name in the folder instead of scrolling manually?
[Photo Princess]: Huh? You can do that?
And just like that, [March 7] vanished from the chat.
Moments later, she returned, wailing in the chat channel.
[Photo Princess]: Why am I portrayed like this in their eyes?! Do I really look that dumb?
[Photo Princess]: I'm obviously smart too! This is just "great wisdom disguised as foolishness"!
[Unshaken Bilian]: pfft...
[Unshaken Bilian has retracted a message.]
[Photo Princess]: …
[Photo Princess]: ????
[Photo Princess]: What's that supposed to mean? [@Unshaken Bilian]
[Photo Princess]: [Death Stare.jpg]
[Unshaken Bilian]: Uh… typo.
[Photo Princess]: [Fury Explodes.jpg]
Seeing [Zhang Chulan]'s completely insincere reply, [March 7] nearly exploded from anger.
A typo? How do you make a typo with thought-input?
[Dragon King Spouts Water]: [Big Love March.avi]
[Dragon King Spouts Water]: Honestly, I think that video was pretty decent, actually.
Everyone else clicked the link out of curiosity, only to come out with deadpan expressions.
This kind of abstract "beauty" was clearly far beyond their ability to appreciate.
[Photo Princess]: What is this?!
[Photo Princess]: How could something like this exist?!
[Photo Princess]: Are all you players this ridiculous?!
March 7 stared at the video's content — a cyber wolf king, instant transformation, mashups of absurd memes — and was utterly speechless.
[Seeker of Dao]: That's already considered a good one. At least it's better than [Shenzhou Tablet.avi].
[Seeker of Dao]: Isn't this how fan edit culture has always been?
Either god-tier edits so good they could destroy UFOtable,
or chaotic meme battles so abstract they nuke every viewer's brain equally.
[Seeker of Dao]: Xiao San Yue, this one at least isn't the really cursed kind. Honestly, it's not that bad.
Wu Tong looked at [March 7]'s shattered expression and sighed, trying to comfort her.
[Red Kite Immortal]: …
Fu Hua stated calmly, "First of all, I did not provoke any of you. Secondly, I did not provoke any of you. Lastly, I did not provoke any of you."
"You can explain things however you want, but could you please not drag me into this? It's truly impolite."
After watching the "Shenzhou Tablet" video, Fu Hua felt her temples throb. A vein seemed ready to burst.
She glanced at her fist, then at the sandbag in front of her. After a moment of thought, she could no longer hold back.
[Inch Force: Sky-Splitter].
A single punch thundered out, violent force erupting like a dam burst. The gust trailing behind her fist stirred a storm. With terrifying might, it crashed down on the sandbag before her.
Boom!
With an explosive crack, the training sandbag burst open on impact. It stood no chance.
The sweeping force of the punch ripped through the training field and tore a massive hole in the wall beyond.
Fu Hua looked at the chaos she'd caused.
"Whew—"
She exhaled softly. Her mood had improved.
Having vented her fury, Fu Hua refocused her mind on the group chat, intent on gathering more information.
But the moment she entered, she saw the topic had already shifted again.
???
The topic changes that fast?
The five-thousand-year-old relic couldn't comprehend the thought process of these chaotic group members. What exactly were their brains made of?
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[Dragon King Spits Water]: Speaking of which, Wutong, you've already transmigrated, right? How does it feel?
[Seeker of Dao]: Honestly, not much. It felt like opening a door and suddenly being in another world.
[Seeker of Dao]: There was no sensation of crossing over—completely different from what I expected.
[Passerby]: Sounds exactly like my dimensional veil experience. No crossing sensation either. Every time the veil flickers, I'm already in a new world.
[Wanderer of the Mortal World]: That's fascinating. Crossing into another world is actually that simple?
Zhongli recalled the description of Teyvat in the story. Then he thought of what Kadoya Tsukasa had said.
Dimensional veil…
If such a thing exists, perhaps—before destruction arrives—he could lead his people away from Teyvat.
Zhongli's gaze turned distant, as though he were seeing the war-torn world in front of him.
After thinking for a while, he shook his head.
'Still not ideal… but perhaps it could be a last resort.
Let's at least test it and see if the plan works.
Maybe… this chat group could help save this world.'
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[Moe King]: That's honestly a relief. I thought it'd be like in novels where transmigration causes all kinds of discomfort.
[Unshaken Bilian]: Just shows how amazing the chat group is. Even world-hopping feels seamless.
[Unshaken Bilian]: By the way, I've discussed with the old master. One month from now, Dragon Tiger Mountain will hold the Luo Tian Grand Ritual again. Anyone interested is welcome to come. @everyone
[Immortal of Red Kite]: If time allows, I'll go.
Fu Hua, watching the Outcast World's story, felt the Qi cultivation system might be useful against Honkai.
Innate Qi was generated by the body and harmless to it. On the contrary, it could nurture the body.
Perhaps it could ease the side effects of artificial stigmata.
Sometimes, drawing on external systems might indeed offer a way to resist the Honkai, Fu Hua thought to herself.
[Wanderer of the Mortal World]: Young friend, I'm interested in the Luo Tian Grand Ritual as well. May I accompany you?
Zhongli had great interest in Zhang Chulan's world—be it its human-made civilization, its unique cultivation paths, or its rich cultural heritage.
Now that the opportunity had come, how could he not seize it?
[Unshaken Bilian]: Of course, Master Zhongli is very welcome.
[Passerby]: I have free time too. Just a drifter anyway. I'm curious to see if other worlds reject my existence.
[Heavenly Foundation King]: A little travel now and then is good. Staying in one place all the time is making my joints rust.
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Everyone accepted Zhang Chulan's invitation. They agreed to gather one month later, on time.
[End of Chapter]
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