Chapter 449
As more powerful blessings are born one after another, creating one hopeful hero after another for humanity, the entire world will face a BOSS far surpassing the current level—the Thirteen Disaster God.
During the meeting, everyone was discussing the matter.
"The blessing is [Pure White]'s last spark of light given to humanity. Like Magical Girl, it will become the brightest beacon in times of despair, guiding the path forward for civilization."
"From now on, find all those who have inherited the afterglow of [Pure White], just like [The Lighthouse]. Among them may be the key figures who can turn the tide."
"If the blessing originates from the power of [pure white], is there a chance that by gathering all the humans who have inherited the blessing together, we can build another high wall that will continue to protect civilization for another 17 years?"
"Regardless of the outcome, we need to gather all the forces we can. Even if the <Flash Dance> project fails, it can still suppress the disaster for a while longer in place of [Pure White]. And this extra time might just give rise to new hope."
So, while the Countermeasures Bureau was busy copying the assignments given by [Pure White] and fighting against the increasingly troublesome Disaster God, they also mobilized all resources to pave the way for the final project of <Flash Dance> and to find humans who would inherit the blessing.
Time flew by in such a tense environment, and two more days passed in the blink of an eye.
Donghuang Competition Zone, the City of Stages, the Underground Base.
Like the other regions, this place is buried with a magnificent, wondrous underground city.
The difference is that this base has been excavated through the island, reaching directly into the deep ocean. When you take the elevator down, you can pass through a transparent area where you can see directly outside.
But that was several kilometers deep. Looking out, all you could feel was not the vibrant life of the aquarium, but a deep, dark place that seemed to be forever silent.
It is evident that, unlike other underground bases, its architectural structure, design concept, defensive strength, and depth are all more advanced than reality.
However, considering that this competition area gathers the seeds of hope for the entire Eastern Empire, one can understand the important significance of the underground city's existence.
At this moment, in a detached dormitory building in area A1.
This is Pure White's residence. Because there are too many groups, the four Little Idol have been waiting for the competition to progress since they performed on stage the day before yesterday. They've been wasting their youth in this villa that can satisfy all their needs for food, drink, and entertainment.
Of course, this is only the surface-level "fact" presented to the audience.
The girl lay sprawled on the soft bed, her small feet in white socks dangling and swinging, making one want to pinch her exceptionally soft-looking legs. She stared at the game console in her hands, tired yet blissful, her emerald eyes unblinking, radiating an anticipation of healing after a long day at work.
But the next second, a certain Sakura Girl excitedly pushed open the door and rushed in. She patted Liuli's leg with her small hand and said earnestly and happily:
"Liuli, stop playing Mario! We've received our sixth mission!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Liuli was struck dumb. The cheerful smile on her face froze, clearly shocked by her teammate's terrifying efficiency.
No, sisters, 24 hours ago we were fighting Titans, 19 hours ago we were battling angels in the Western countries, 11 hours ago we cleared out a giant calamity nest in a third-tier city, 6 hours ago we tracked Ares's reflection and released double-digit Forbidden Spell, and 3 hours ago we crossed seven continents to support four Magical Girl teams.
I just got back and rested for less than an hour, and you're telling me I went and accepted another mission?
Kiriwake Yayoi completely failed to understand the cat's pain. She grabbed Liuli, who was about to cry, and without any fatigue, went to meet up with Chu Wangshu, Xie Qingxuan, and Charlotte.
--Task system.
This is a feature that can only be shown to the contestants after they score over 90 points in the first stage and enter the second round of the competition. They can connect to the Countermeasures Bureau's system panel and accept various types of tasks at any time.
In addition to contribution points and bonuses, those who complete the task will also receive points to determine the winner of the competition.
The higher the score, the easier it is to qualify; it's a very simple principle.
On the day the competition started in the Donghuang Competition Zone, Pure White was the first team to advance with a perfect score, while Charlotte also advanced with a perfect score in the neighboring Sacred Division.
Fortunately, the two competition zones share the same task system, and it doesn't interfere with cooperation.
Therefore, Pure White simply collaborated with Charlotte, using her time-space magic that allowed her to traverse any part of the world at will, which enabled them to achieve such exaggerated mission efficiency.
Volume 1: 425. The Day of Victory.
In the underground base, on the 817th floor, in the entertainment area, an artificial sun hangs high in the sky, and the light and shadow of virtual reality are interspersed on the streets full of surreal buildings. The bustling crowds are made up of AI, filling the vast space.
The shopping mall in the center resembled a transparent building, its exterior covered with irregular, Rainbow Light scales, as if adorned with fragments of a dream.
The building's rooftop is adorned with enormous wine glasses, from which champagne-like droplets overflow, slide down the walls, and then, just before hitting the ground, defy gravity and swirl back in mid-air. Illuminated by neon lights at night, this would be its most dazzling feature.
Recently, even among the teams that advanced with perfect scores on the first day, few Magical Girl have had the time to visit this dreamlike shop and happily spend their prize money and contribution points.
But today, there are surprisingly few guests here.
In the center of the mall's first floor, next to the escalator leading to the upper floors, there is an exquisite virtual fountain, a holographic map that displays the layout of the entire building at all times, and rows of intelligent robots carrying shopping bags.
Chu Wangshu's pretty face was flushed with embarrassment. She stood awkwardly to one side, wearing a Lolita dress with a fairytale theme that blended classical elements. The thick and luxurious fabric was supported by the lining, highlighting its fluffy and elegant texture.
The pearl necklace strung on the girl's chest shone brightly, and the oversized bow design on the back created a strong visual impact. Her dark red dress gloves, which fit snugly against the bone structure of her fingers and the lines of her arms, made her fingertips appear inexplicably charming when she tried to lift the hem of her skirt, making people linger and look at her a few more times.
Charlotte looked around with satisfaction, occasionally directing the Little Cotton-padded Jacket to turn around in a circle. Her frosty blue eyelashes fluttered, and her alluring face was full of a radiant smile. She took pictures back and forth with her camera, making the child's heart flutter.
Until a while later,
The Doomsday Diva finally let go of the Little Cotton-padded Jacket, Proud nodding and praising:
"Yes, she's definitely my daughter; she looks adorable in everything she wears!"
"You're right, aren't you, Xiao Xuan?"
Xie Qingxuan tilted his head to look at Little Moons's face, which was burning even hotter, and nodded honestly:
"So cute, I want to find someone to have one too."
Chu Wangshu couldn't hold back her laughter upon hearing this. Normally it was fine, but with Charlotte's mother coming, her teammates all suddenly became super seniors, which made her extremely miserable.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have secretly used her powers to control the shadows, spending 24 hours a day in the mission hall, instantly accepting the highest difficulty mission available as soon as it was released.
Tang Liuli:?
Unfortunately, even the Green Eyed Cat that was practically crying didn't affect its terrifying efficiency in completing the mission.
There's no way around it; even without revealing her Disaster God mode, she can now challenge most of the Captain-Class Witch. And Sister Xie and Yayoi, who are blessed, as well as Charlotte's mother who [fully bloomed] during the Battle of Sea Capital, are all top-tier Combat Power in the Countermeasures Bureau.
Even Sister Liuli, when she gets serious, is at Combat Power level of Captain-Class Witch. Her Destined Magic and spells are also excellent for meticulous battlefield reconnaissance, interrogation, and tracking down criminals, greatly accelerating mission efficiency.
--Hmm, she could vaguely guess that the other person was working so hard simply because they wanted to leave work early.
In short, Pure White, a collaboration with Charlotte, is a unique and exceptional product that stands out globally.
The riots, conspiracies, Dependents, and even derivatives of the twelve Disaster God are generally no match for them and will quickly come to an end.
Therefore, when Dream Weaver Rabbit realized that she had underestimated the Combat Power of these Magical Girl, she crammed a bunch of high-difficulty tasks that should never have appeared in the competition format into the game, which caused the enemies they faced to become more and more outrageous.
In a sense, this is similar to newly enlisted recruits being dragged into the center of the battlefield and forced to commit mass killings. The process of this mission can often shock a group of magic users, and its abstract nature is self-evident.
Chu Wangshu tugged at her skirt and said:
"Yayoi- nee should be here soon with Liuli. I'll go change my clothes first."
Charlotte was somewhat displeased upon hearing this. She puffed out her cheeks and said:
"Why change it? It's so cute, Mom hasn't seen it enough yet."
Fortunately, after six months of teasing in the ideal world and gradually getting used to it recently, the Little Cotton-padded Jacket's resistance to her mother's affection has gradually increased. After hesitating for a moment, she "made up her mind" and decisively turned her back, immediately using her dressing-up magic to change back into a light and simple dress.
Charlotte didn't act childishly; instead, she found Little Moons, now in her "rebellious phase," even more adorable. She reached out and slid her hand, and the space seemed to unzip, revealing an arc-shaped portal. She then stuffed all the shopping bags from the robot's hands into the portal, clearing the way for their shopping trip.
At the entrance of the mall, Little Sakura arrived with a dejected-looking Liuli Cat Cat. From a distance, Sakura waved playfully, looking very excited to set off on her mission.
"Charlotte, Xiao Shu, Xiao Xuan, I brought Liuli!"
Chu Wangshu's small face turned serious, and she nodded, saying:
"Let's go then."
Charlotte zipped up her jacket, then pulled open a spatial portal, looking at Liuli with a beaming smile, and said righteously:
"Liuli, don't look so sad. There are definitely many innocent people somewhere in the world waiting for our help!"
Xie Qingxuan's concise words of comfort:
"We can come back quickly once we've wiped out the enemy."
Kiriwake Yayoi nodded in agreement.
"This is a raid mission. The Mortal Realm Barrier has already been set up over there. We can just teleport there and unleash our ultimate attacks together. Isn't that convenient?"
No, what war maniac?
The Green Eyed Cat looked bewildered. Her complaints were successfully silenced by the others, and then she was carried by the other Little Idol into the portal, where she was teleported to the skies above London. Looking down at the centipede climbing the Eiffel Tower, she fell into deep thought.
The next second, a sword light so sharp it tore through the clouds, a particle sphere so dark it engulfed half the city, and a terrifying, sky-covering shadow shook the dimensions of space, instantly teleporting behind the iron tower and crashing down...
Kiriwake Yayoi's counterfeit Mythical Weapon.
Xie Qingxuan's decree bestows blessings upon Ping A.
One of the myriad powers that Chu Wangshu first tested.
With these three factors combined, before Tang Liuli could even make a move, the centipede melted into dust, and the remaining remains were captured by the spatial gate that appeared horizontally. Subsequently, the mirror space created by the Mortal Realm Barrier shattered directly.
Mission complete.
Charlotte clapped her hands and said:
"Alright, now we can move on to our next target."
Tang Liuli raised her hand to ask a question:
"May I ask, are there a few more targets after this?"
Chu Wangshu meticulously took out his tablet, counted the items, and said:
"There were 29 before, now there are 32."
Tang Liuli's CPU burned out.
No, didn't we just defeat one? How can there be more?
Charlotte explained very thoughtfully:
"Because Xiao Shu said that accepting missions that way is too slow, I just asked Xiao Meng for special privileges and directly reserved all C-Class and above targets. They refresh randomly all over the world, so I can get points very quickly!"
Is this a question of how fast or slow it is to rack up points?
Tang Liuli was so angry she was practically turning into a pufferfish. She had reached her limit and could no longer tolerate it. Today, she was going to adopt the attitude of a senior figure in the industry and teach these ignorant and reckless "juniors" a lesson!
However, before the cat could even bristle, Little Moons nodded and said:
"With Charlotte's mother's spacetime magic, we're the fastest firefighters in the world. Combined with Liuli's Soul Manipulation reconnaissance, even in the most desolate wastelands, we can find all the survivors who haven't given up hope!"
Tang Liuli's spellcasting was interrupted. Her emerald eyes blinked, her thick eyelashes like butterfly wings. Her emotions were momentarily confused, and she began to struggle with whether or not she should be happy to be praised.
Chu Wangshu continued:
"I know it's tough, but if it's just about advancing, or even winning the championship, my current score is already high enough."
"But if we clearly have this ability, yet stay in the safest place and only care about having fun, ignoring the tragedies and suffering caused by the riots in the restricted areas, then we are not qualified idols, much less qualified Magical Girl."
Tang Liuli was struck dumb. What was going on? Why was Xiao Shu so enlightened? It made her feel ashamed.
Kiriwake Yayoi wholeheartedly agreed. Her expression was serious, her heart brimming with enthusiasm and the joy of helping the innocent, as she spoke in agreement:
"Xiao Shu is right. Magic, like our stage, should bring joy, healing, and redemption to fans, audiences, and the world. If we don't do our best to convey it, the brilliance on stage is nothing more than fleeting glory."
"I want to help more people, I want to save more people, and I don't care how tired or hard it is for this."
After Little Sakura finished speaking, she curled the corners of her lips and said sincerely:
"We were able to reach full potential so quickly because of the light our fans gave us when we debuted, and I want to pass on that strength I received from them to more people! I think everyone should feel the same way, right?"
Tang Liuli nodded with teary eyes, deciding to keep quiet. She was even starting to fear that this radiant Sakura Girl might ask her if she thought the same thing.
Xie Qingxuan remained unmoved, just like Liuli, who had forgotten someone and lost her original aspiration to become Magical Girl. Her soul had also been stripped of its fiery and passionate parts, leaving only an instinctive killing intent towards the disaster horde.
So, no matter how tiring the task is, it doesn't matter. Just like before, when she could stick to dancing in the practice room for 18 hours out of 24, for her, it's just that her obsession has changed to a different area.
Even more stress-relieving than back then, now I'm killing Calamity Beasts everywhere like a war maniac.
"Let's go." That was her answer.
Charlotte looked at her increasingly mature daughter with satisfaction, pulled open a new portal, and said:
"While the mission is important, everyone needs to be in top mental condition. The stage a week from now is the key to our real attempt to save the world."
Chu Wangshu nodded earnestly, indicating that he understood.
Because of Pure White's incredibly efficient work ethic and her strength far surpassing that of the new generation of Magical Girl, the champion of the Donghuang Competition Zone was practically locked in ahead of time.
This morning, Dream Weaver Rabbit simply told them the core goal of the <Flash Dance> project: to use world-class Shine Magic to replace [Pure White] in suppressing the Disaster God for a longer period of time, so that they could be mentally prepared.
Tang Liuli didn't want to do consecutive tasks because the information from the Dream Weaver Rabbit made her nervous and scared in advance, so she didn't dare to waste any energy, for fear of messing things up later.
Unfortunately, this kind of Stage to Save the World is still too far ahead of socially awkward idols.
But for others, doing tasks is more like a warm-up. The more they fight against disaster groups, the stronger their sense of conviction to go on stage becomes. Even their magic power ignores the [Full Bloom] limit and is still in a phase of rapid growth.
Thus, including the cat who was swept up in the moment and became resolute and righteous, the group stepped into the spatial gate and were teleported to the next battlefield, beginning their almost endless battle-crazed journey.