stonecrandall Chapter 256: Apocalypse Suspension
Chapter 256: Apocalypse Suspension
Twenty years passed by like a flash.
For Shi Bing, this period of time was both long and short. It was long enough for her to imagine the scene of meeting her sister countless times, and short enough for her to almost forget the passage of time. She only felt that the long-awaited moment was right in front of her.
And in the Tianji bedroom, Kesha is going through a special period in her life.
Today, Kesha is wearing a loose long dress that is as elegant as gold. It is a masterpiece designed by He Xi herself.
Sitting on the soft big bed, Keisha gently stroked her bulging belly, which was the proof that she was about to welcome a new life.
Even though she was one of the most powerful beings in the universe, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous and fearful when faced with a natural process like childbirth.
Especially today, He Xi was not around because of the experiment, which made Kesha feel more lonely and her uneasiness became more intense.
After a while, Keisha couldn't hold back her worries and dialed the secret line with He Xi.
"Hexi."
As soon as he finished speaking, He Xi responded immediately.
[Hmm? What's up? Keisha]
It seemed that no matter when Kesha made this secret call, He Xi would always be able to answer it in the first time, as if there was some kind of telepathy between them.
Keisha frowned, pursed her lips, and tried to make her voice sound calmer: "How long will it take to come back?"
She tried her best to make her tone sound relaxed, but she couldn't hide her uneasiness no matter what.
He Xi understood immediately after hearing this.
Although she was already accustomed to Kesha's questions like this, every time she heard it, she would feel worried, fearing that something was wrong with Kesha's body.
She knew that although Kesha was powerful, she was just a female angel who needed to be cared for when facing the arrival of a new life.
[Just a little while longer, are you feeling unwell? ]
There was a hint of urgency in He Xi's tone. She hoped that Kesha could tell her the truth, even if it was just a little uncomfortable.
Keisha shook her head. Even though Hexi couldn't see it, she still hoped to convey her comfort in this way: "It's okay, just a little tired."
There was a hint of fatigue in her voice, but she didn't think there was anything really wrong with her body. She was just occasionally affected by some inexplicable emotions.
"Hmm..." The tiny moan sound seemed like a thin silk thread, slowly escaping from Kesha's elegant swan-like throat. However, even though the sound was so small, it was still like a stone thrown into a calm lake, and was clearly captured by He Xi on the other end of the dark communication.
[Keisha? Your voice doesn't sound right. Are you feeling unwell?]
There was a barely perceptible hint of anxiety in He Xi's voice, conveying endless care and worry through the cold communication equipment.
Before he finished speaking, there seemed to be a slight chaotic sound coming from the other side, like books being hurriedly flipped through, or utensils being accidentally bumped into, followed by He Xi's slightly flustered but firm words.
[Don't move, I'll be there soon]
At this moment, Kesha frowned slightly, like a tender leaf caressed by the drizzle in spring, with a hint of imperceptible weakness.
Her hands unconsciously covered her lower abdomen, where she was feeling waves of subtle but persistent pain.
Even though they are now the fourth generation of divine bodies that have gone through countless years of baptism, all their innate senses, including the unbearable pain, still remain intact.
"It hurts a little... " Keisha's voice was so thin, but it was enough to make He Xi's heart tighten instantly.
When He Xi heard what Kesha said, he suddenly felt worried. Everything in the laboratory seemed to have lost its meaning at this moment. Those sophisticated instruments and complex experimental data were no longer important in He Xi's eyes.
She gave up the important experiment that was about to be completed without hesitation, and opened the wormhole without saying a word, returning to the solemn and sacred space-based bedroom as quickly as possible.
In her opinion, compared to those experiments, Kesha's condition is the most important.
When he returned to the bedroom, he saw Kesha sitting quietly on the bed with her brows tightly furrowed. That look made He Xi's heart feel as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand and rose to his throat.
She quickly walked to Keisha's side, supported her gently, let her lean slowly in her warm arms, then carefully helped her lie back on the bed, gently covered Keisha's lower abdomen with one hand, and began to massage her with a gentle and skillful technique, while continuously transmitting her own healing energy to her, trying to soothe the perhaps restless child.
Although they didn't know whether the child was being naughty or not, she couldn't bear to see Kesha looking miserable.
As time slowly passed, in that seemingly endless long time, Kesha felt the severe pain in her abdomen more and more clearly. The pain was like an invisible sharp blade, cutting her abdominal cavity wantonly. Every second felt as unbearable as a century.
The tiny and weak moan, like the cry of a wounded bird, came out with difficulty from her clenched throat and reached He Xi's sensitive ears without reservation.
Then, the harsh system prompt sound indicating that energy was being consumed rapidly rang mercilessly, as if it was the death knell ringing in the ears.
The energy supply of the Sky Blade system began to be insufficient. Even the sacred treasure house of knowledge, which was the crystallization of the most advanced technology in the universe, had to urgently mobilize its reserves to provide additional energy support for Kesha.
Seeing this, He Xi's eyes flashed with determination. Without any hesitation, she quickly connected her space-based computing group with Kesha's Sky Blade system and poured her power into it without reservation, trying to stabilize the shaky energy balance.
However, such sacrifices are not without cost.
At that moment, the entire Sky City seemed to be plunged into chaos. Various operating systems were affected to varying degrees. Some began to freeze, and some simply stopped operating, as if a sudden disaster had befallen this glorious city.
Keisha's right hand tightly grasped Hexi's arm, her fingertips turned white due to excessive force, and even left a striking red mark on Hexi's snow-white skin.
It is both an expression of pain and a silent dependence on and trust in He Xi.
Although He Xi's space-based computing group provided energy, He Xi's originally rosy face turned as pale as snow in an instant, as if it had been attacked by frost.
At this moment, Shi Bing's sudden appearance broke the tense atmosphere in the room. She appeared instantly through the wormhole, her eyes wide open with shock.
"Fuck! Kesha! What do you want to do? Don't use energy so recklessly! Do you know how much impact this will have on Tiancheng?"
However, when she glanced across the room and saw He Xi's equally pale face and the unusual energy connection between the two, Shi Bing's tone instantly turned to astonishment: "No... He Xi! Are you crazy?!"
"You are giving all your energy to Kesha like this. Don't you know the consequences of doing so?"
"Bing'er, use the backup stellar energy." He Xi's already pale face was now even more bloodless. She shouted to Shi Bing anxiously, "Kesha's energy is not enough, hurry!"
Shi Bing stared at Kesha's face which was slightly twisted with pain, gritted his teeth, and made up his mind to connect his Apocalypse Sequence Group with Kesha's Sky Blade System, as if injecting a powerful backup force into this energy contest.
But at this moment, when the two were successfully connected, Shi Bing suddenly felt a strong sense of strangeness. The energy in her Apocalypse Sequence Group was like a flood, rapidly draining away at an alarming speed. The feeling of energy being quickly drained made her roar: "Fuck!"
Shi Bing's heart trembled. She quickly activated other energy sources on the Apocalypse Sequence Group. The backup stellar energy was activated, and the void cube energy also surged. The injection of these two energy sources was like a shot of adrenaline for Shi Bing, allowing her to finally breathe a sigh of relief and feel that the rate of energy consumption had slowed down a little.
"Damn! Does it take so much energy for a little sister to be born?!"
Shi Bing's heart was filled with shock and confusion. She looked at Kesha, who was lying in He Xi's arms in pain, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.
He Xi on the side just pursed her lips silently, her eyes revealing deep worry. She looked at Kesha in her arms quietly, unable to say a word. Her already pale face became even uglier.
The atmosphere in the room was depressing and solemn. The only sounds that could be heard were Kesha's occasional painful moans and the system's constant reminders of energy transmission.
I don’t know how long it took, but time seemed to have lost its meaning at this moment, leaving only endless waiting and anticipation.
Finally, a clear baby cry broke the tension and silence in the room. It was the announcement of the arrival of a new life and a symbol of hope.
However, behind this joy, Shi Bing's legs softened and she fell to the ground, unconsciously uttering those slightly vulgar words: "I... Shit..."
At this moment, Shi Bing had almost no energy left in his body. He was only able to stay standing by relying on his awe for life and his trust in Kesha and Hexi.
When she saw the tiny, wrinkled but vital baby in He Xi's arms, although her body was extremely tired and weak, she still endured the discomfort, used all her strength to prop up her arms, stretched out her hands to He Xi, and shouted with a hint of pleading and expectation: "Mom... give it to me! Let me see... I must see my sister..."
However, He Xi's first reaction was to carefully hand the baby to Kesha, who had just given birth and was equally exhausted, and then she turned around to support Shi Bing who was kneeling on the carpet.
The moment Shi Bing touched He Xi's palm, a hint of bewilderment instantly appeared on her originally confused face, and her light golden eyes were full of confusion and puzzlement.
"That's not right! Why do you two still have so much energy? My Apocalypse Sequence Group has been shut down!"
Then, she seemed to finally understand, and the anger instantly surged in her heart, and she shouted loudly: "Fuck! You two actually used my energy to give birth to a child! Ah? How can this be possible!"
Then, she roared excitedly: "I don't have any f*cking energy left! How could you do this to me!"
"Give me my sister! That's my sister!"