Chapter 349
This is especially true for Xiao Qiu.
Xiao Qiu's current problem is that her life has become too stable, which has made her less resilient to stress and less confident.
Therefore, if Xiao Qiu regains her confidence, Xiao Qiu will probably be able to find the key to unlocking her second form.
Within the Dream World, Xiao Bai and Xiao Qiu chose the plains as their battleground.
On the vast plain, Xiao Qiu, transformed into Magical Girls, and Xiao Bai, also transformed into Magical Girls, stand at opposite ends of the plain.
Xiao Qiu held her wand, a hint of nostalgia in her voice, and said, "Come to think of it, it feels like it's been a long time since I fought alongside you, Xiao Bai."
"Yes, after all, many things changed after the Sky Screen appeared."
"Hmm, in this respect, I'm quite envious of myself on the Sky Screen."
After the Sky Screen appeared, because everyone knew what would happen in the future, most of them nipped certain events in the bud.
This resulted in the Magical Girls never fighting side by side again after dealing with the trouble caused by Dongdong.
If it weren't for this special training, their bodies would probably be rusty by now.
However, after Xiao Qiu finished speaking, she said to Xiao Bai:
"But I think things are fine as they are now, because Xiao Bai, you're alright."
Xiao Qiu looked intently at Xiao Bai: "I hate it when my friends get hurt, and I don't want to see them Pain, especially you, Xiao Bai. You shouldn't have to endure any of that."
"... Let's fight!"
Xiao Bai subtly avoided Xiao Qiu's gaze, not daring to meet her eyes.
Xiao Qiu's words were indeed very touching. If Xiao Bai really was a girl, and really Xiao Qiu's age, then she would probably have already fallen for her and joined Xiao Qiu's harem... friend group.
Unfortunately, Xiao Bai, who had the mind of an adult, felt uncomfortable all over after hearing Xiao Qiu's sincere words, and the guilt deep in her heart was stimulating her heart.
I'm sorry, Xiao Qiu, I can't really be friends with you!
When you find out I'm Fang Ming, you'll probably be disillusioned with me too.
The more Xiao Bai thought about it, the less she dared to imagine what kind of expressions Xiao Qiu and the others would have after she was exposed.
If they don't dare to think about it, then they might as well fight. They came here to fight.
Chatting alone isn't enough to boost Xiao Qiu's confidence.
Yu Muqiu exhaled slowly. Although she really wanted to chat with Xiao Bai more, after hearing what Xiao Bai said, Yu Muqiu stopped talking, took a deep breath, and finally said seriously:
"I'm ready!"
"Then let's go."
A glint flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes as he gripped his scythe in both hands, assuming an offensive stance.
Yu Muqiu did not immediately activate her Shining Form. She held the wand, which was now only the length of her forearm, and waved her right hand forward, causing pink starlight to appear around her.
Call--
A gentle breeze swept by, and at the edge of the plain, Xiao Bai's figure vanished in an instant, leaving only a lingering shadow.
The starlight around Yu Muqiu instantly surged, and several rays of the same thickness swept across the ground and extended towards Xiao Bai.
The ground was torn apart by the rays unleashed by Yu Muqiu. After the rays passed, a violent energy shock rose from beneath the ground, and one of these energy shocks struck Xiao Bai's afterimage!
In a world slowed down several times, Xiao Bai's figure flickered as he approached Yu Muqiu, while Yu Muqiu's rays swept across Xiao Bai at extremely dangerous angles each time, shattering the shadows left by Xiao Bai's high-speed movement.
In just one second, the two had already exchanged blows several times.
As that second passed, Xiao Bai appeared in front of Yu Muqiu, her sickle raised high, and she brought it down without any mercy!
The scythe-like wind blades tore through the air, and the silvery cold light, like a sword capable of splitting the world, fell upon Xiao Qiu's head!
Buzz--
A shield of light appeared, only to be torn apart by a flash of silver light!
The second layer of light shield reappeared, but it still failed to stop the scythe's advance.
The third layer, the fourth layer...
In the blink of an eye, the five layers of magical shield that Yu Muqiu had silently set up were easily cut to shreds, like paper before a scalpel!
Pink magic fragments scattered in the air, but then these fragments formed a large pair of scissors with a pink bow above Xiao Qiu's head.
The scissors slashed down with incredible speed, forcing Xiao Bai to duck while lying on its back.
In that instant, Yu Muqiu managed to break free and repel the attack, and then more starlight appeared, with dense rays raining down like rain.
Rumble--
The rays struck the ground like artillery fire, uprooting it, smoothing it out, and then uprooting it again.
Xiao Bai's figure danced amidst the rays, dodging them at various miraculous angles. At the same time, she finally spoke to Xiao Qiu:
"... You're actually using projected scissors as a weapon? Are you serious?"
"After all, I'm familiar with these things."
Xiao Qiu said shyly, then waved her wand. The ruler, pencil, and pencil case—things Xiao Qiu was most familiar with—were transformed into weapons and flew towards Xiao Bai along with the ray.
But--
"How naive!"
Xiao Bai flicked his wrist and swung the sickle forcefully, holding it horizontally.
The silver blade slashed horizontally, carving out a straight silver line. That silver line instantly grew longer and larger, severing all the rays and 'stationery' that were attacking it!
"If I don't activate Shining Form...!"
Xiao Bai stomped on the ground, his figure transforming into a straight line, and flashed to Yu Muqiu's side.
The scythe swung again, its blade aimed directly at Yu Muqiu's neck, reaping without hesitation or deflection!
"--Then you lost this battle!"
Xiao Bai spoke loudly.
The scythe's edge was about to touch the skin of Yu Muqiu's neck, but just before it did, a dazzling light suddenly erupted from Yu Muqiu's body!
Boom!!!
The airflow generated by the Shining Form blew in all directions, and the powerful energy fluctuations Slowness Xiao Bai's movements as he swung his scythe.
Yu Muqiu's wand grew longer, and a magic circle behind the long-handled wand provided assistance, allowing Yu Muqiu's wand to burst out with a speed beyond the limit in an instant!
"You're right, Xiao Bai-- "
Yu Muqiu's magic wand struck Xiao Bai's chest and abdomen, and at the same time she said seriously:
"... Without activating my Shining Form, I am no match for you!"
Bang!!!
The wand landed on Xiao Bai's stomach, but Xiao Bai's arm was already waiting there.
The wand struck Xiao Bai's arm, which he had placed there for defense, with a dull thud. Xiao Bai used the force of the impact to retreat rapidly.
But Yu Muqiu had already caught up. She used her magic wand like a long-handled weapon, fighting Xiao Bai with even greater speed and strength than before!
Yu Muqiu's Shining Form has been mastered by her.
Now that Yu Muqiu has activated his Shining Form, his strength has increased at least three times in all aspects!
Even if they don't become the Upper Rank, they're incredibly close to Upper Rank!
As for Xiao Bai, her strength is still some distance from that of Upper Rank.
The [Magic Source] skill simply integrates Xiao Bai's magical skills and slightly increases Xiao Bai's total magic power.
When Xiao Bai is not in any state, his normal strength is indeed the strongest among them. However, after Xiao Qiu activates his Shining Form, Xiao Bai's strength is slightly inferior to Yu Muqiu's!
Yu Muqiu is not Chen Xiaoxia.
As the first person to become Magical Girls after the end of Magical Girls, her potential was almost limitless! Therefore, after activating her Shining Form, Yu Muqiu is undoubtedly the strongest Magical Girls!
Therefore, in front of Yu Muqiu in his Shine state, Xiao Bai began to fall into a disadvantageous position.
With her fighting experience and skills, she was able to put up a good fight against Shine Xiao Qiu for a while.
But once Xiao Qiu got used to Xiao Bai's offensive, Xiao Bai was completely at a disadvantage!
Magical light shimmered around Xiao Bai, and pink chains were created by Xiao Qiu in an attempt to bind Xiao Bai's body.
Even if Xiao Qiu is stronger than Xiao Bai, it would still be almost impossible to capture Xiao Bai alive.
Therefore, in the end, Xiao Qiu had no choice but to use even more powerful artillery fire to weaken Xiao Bai's own magic power.
In the latter half of the battle, it had become a contest of magical power.
Xiao Bai, who doesn't activate his Demon Form and fights in his normal form, is clearly no match for Shine Xiao Qiu in this aspect.
Therefore, after withstanding Xiao Qiu's shelling head-on, Xiao Bai stopped:
"... I lost."
"!"
Yu Muqiu stopped and blinked at Xiao Bai: "Is it over?"
"Yes, it's over. I lost."
Xiao Bai decisively admitted defeat. Looking at her disheveled state, she said to Xiao Qiu, "If this were reality, I would probably be lying on the ground, unable to get up by now. Losing the ability to fight means losing."
At this point, Xiao Bai said to Xiao Qiu, "You won, Xiao Qiu. In terms of strength, you really beat me."
"I... won..."
"Yes, even if you didn't have the same experiences as the person you are in the Sky Screen, you still have this kind of strength now, which proves... you have potential."
Xiao Bai reset his body using the rules of dreams and continued:
"I don't want to say things like 'believe in yourself,' because no matter how many times you say those things, it's far less direct and effective than showing the facts."
"And the fact is, I'm no longer your match. You're now the strongest Magical Girls. That's the truth."
"... It's a little... unreal."
Yu Muqiu looked down at the magic wand in his hand and said softly, "Besides, Xiao Bai, you haven't activated your Shining Form yet. If you had activated your Shining Form..."
"Even if I activate my Shining Form, do you think you'd just give up when you fight me?"
Xiao Bai interrupted Yu Muqiu and asked a question.
Yu Muqiu gently shook his head.
Xiao Bai said, "That's enough. Compared to you in the Sky Screen, you're not lacking anything in reality. You can do anything you're capable of."
"Cheer up, Xiao Qiu."
After all, the future of this world might really depend on you. You have to be confident, Xiao Qiu.
Thinking about everything he saw in his dream about the Record Bear, Xiao Bai thought to himself.
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Xiao Qiu seems to have cheered herself up.
But Xiao Bai became somewhat anxious instead.
Xiao Bai was defeated in the previous battle with Xiao Qiu.
Although she didn't use her Demon Form or unleash her true peak power, not winning is still not winning.
After Xiao Qiu awakens her Shining 2 in a while, even if Xiao Bai awakens her Shining Form, she may not be a match for Xiao Qiu.
Xiao Bai didn't have the idea that she had to become the strongest. It was a good thing that Yu Muqiu was getting stronger and stronger, and Xiao Bai herself was happy to see the Magical Girls gradually become stronger.
But... if she could, Xiao Bai wished she could hold on a little longer, stay ahead of them, and shield them from the oncoming wind and frost.
At least, when Xiao Qiu and her friends were powerless against certain people or events, Xiao Bai was able to stand up and help them turn the tide.
This is what Sky Screen Xiao Bai is doing, and it's also what Xiao Bai wants to do now.
No matter how dire Xiao Bai's situation was under the Sky Screen, it was all worthwhile from Sky Screen's Xiao Bai below, because she had indeed done what she was supposed to do.
Even Xiao Bai below the Sky Screen felt he had fallen behind.
At least when it comes to protecting the Magical Girls, she was far surpassed by her counterpart in the Sky Screen.