I'm in Honkai Impact's Infinite Abyss!

Luo Lin paused for a moment. She was trying to recall what this "Character Challenge" was all about.

For many new players, they might not even be aware of this feature in the Honkai Impact 3 game. Despite being listed in the same section as the Abyss and Arena, finding this "Character Challenge" required an extra click.

Previously, this feature didn't attract much attention because it was a mode that could only be accessed after obtaining the corresponding character card. Additionally, characters needed to have their corresponding Stigmata and Signature Weapons equipped to perform comfortably.

Of course, without the proper equipment, tackling this mode could be quite torturous—although not impossible, it certainly tested the player's skills.

"The Herrscher of Thunder - High-pressure Challenge" was a series of tasks exclusive to the Herrscher of Thunder in the "Character Challenge" module. Completing these tasks would reward players with various items such as Starstones, Black Cores, White Cores, and finally, a Precision Supply Card.

Most players probably aimed for the Precision Supply Card, as the other rewards didn't hold much allure.

But Luo Lin was well aware that this mode couldn't be as straightforward for her as it was for others.

After all, the "Character Challenge" was mentioned by Selune's Elegy as a way to help Raiden Mei deal with her Herrscher persona issues, and it was activated after showing off with "Fenghuang Down."

"How about that? Isn't Selune amazing?" Selune's Elegy puffed out her chest proudly, looking extremely pleased with herself.

"You're amazing!" Luo Lin gave a thumbs-up, then asked, "Do you know how this thing will help Mei deal with her Herrscher persona?"

"Uh... well..."

The ELF's eyes darted around before coughing lightly. "Ahem, the gate to the dark world has been opened, and the unknown beyond awaits the exploration of the brave. As a master with formidable strength and omnipotence, I'm sure you can save this Thunder Empress without Selune's reminder, right?"

You might as well admit you don't know.

Luo Lin sighed, lightly tapping the mischievous Kiana's head. The white fluffy ball stopped burrowing into Luo Lin's shoulder like a shovel and settled down.

Seemingly tired from her antics, Kiana's breathing quickly steadied, and she drifted off to sleep.

"Wow, using me as a pillow, huh?"

Luo Lin couldn't help but smile wryly. Now, her left and right shoulders were occupied by Kiana and Raiden Mei, respectively, leaving her unable to move her arms.

With no other choice, the Valkyrie manipulated the system panel through her thoughts and entered the "Character Challenge" module.

There were a total of 11 stages, including 7 Herrscher challenges and 4 combat drills. Currently, only the first Herrscher challenge was unlocked, with the rest requiring completion of the previous challenge to progress.

After a quick check, Luo Lin noticed some fine print on the challenge interface—

[When the "Herrscher of Thunder" character card is not yet obtained, the "Herrscher of Thunder - High-pressure Challenge" requires the presence of special characters around the host to activate.]

Luo Lin glanced at Raiden Mei lying on her shoulder, contemplating, "Looks like I'm benefiting from you..."

So what exactly was this mode?

The Valkyrie clicked on the first Herrscher challenge to examine it, and a prominent formation interface appeared before her.

Luo Lin clicked on the interface again, and a lone trial "Herrscher of Thunder" character card appeared as an option. She added the Thunder Herrscher to the formation and pressed the sortie button.

A familiar sensation of sinking consciousness enveloped the Valkyrie as she calmly landed on the ground, feeling the surge of power coursing through her body.

Luo Lin looked down at herself and indeed, she had transformed into the classic attire of the Herrscher of Thunder. She surveyed her surroundings and found herself standing in the middle of a spacious platform, with a vibrant blue pillar emitting a strong presence just a few steps away.

[Objective: Eliminate all enemies before the countdown ends.]

[3:00]

Luo Lin knew that once she stepped into the blue pillar, the countdown would begin.

"As expected, I still have to engage in physical combat myself..."

Luo Lin nodded, but she didn't rush into the pillar immediately because she had just discovered a very serious problem.

—She didn't know how to use the combat skills of the Herrscher of Thunder yet!

The Valkyrie's expression turned serious.

Before this, all the character cards Luo Lin obtained were ready to use immediately. After switching to another character card, she would gain a series of combat memories, allowing her to unleash dazzling... basic attacks and sub attacks, and of course, activating ultimate skills was also no problem.

But now, Luo Lin didn't feel the same sensation. The memories fed back to her from this "Herrscher of Thunder" body were blank, not even basic attack methods, let alone the ultimate skills that the Valkyrie had been eagerly anticipating.

She really wanted to ride Kurikara...

Luo Lin pondered for two seconds, then used her most familiar Edge of Taixuan manipulation method to control the Honkai energy within her body.

Crackling red lightning leaked out from her body, blowing her hair wildly.

After that, the Valkyrie wielded her greatsword and performed two sets of Taixuan Sword techniques.

Finally, Luo Lin reached a conclusion—

Whether it was the energy manipulation technique of the Edge of Taixuan or the Taixuan Sword techniques themselves, they could be used, but they weren't very compatible with the Herrscher of Thunder and couldn't fully unleash the power of this body.

Feeling a bit helpless, the Valkyrie sighed, but she wasn't too panicked. After all, this system had a tendency to make strange modifications in certain areas.

However, at that moment, Luo Lin could feel that the body of the Herrscher of Thunder suddenly lost partial control, as if it had its own consciousness and was moving.

The Valkyrie realized something. She softly asked, "Mei?"

"Luo Lin-senpai? Where are you?"

Raiden Mei looked around but didn't find the familiar figure.

"I... um, should be inside your body right now?"

"Huh?"

Mei looked at her hands in confusion, as if intending to scratch her head, but instead felt a pair of hard horns.

Startled, she lowered her head to examine herself. Currently, she was wearing a set of close-fitting magnificent battle armor.

On both sides of her body floated two massive armguards, with one of them wielding a gigantic greatsword.

And in the girl's hand was also a greatsword, with the blade shimmering with flickering red lightning, appearing quite majestic.

Raiden Mei looked at her hands with a puzzled expression. "What's going on?"

"...This should be the place that can help you solve your Herrscher persona problem, at least that's what Selune's Elegy said."

Luo Lin sighed.

It seems this time I've become a portable old lady, no... a portable old man?