Is that correct?
Like the Sea of Consciousness, only Conceptual Creation can be brought into this trial ground by the Echoer.
So, was that guy in a wheelchair, or Conceptual Creation?
What kind of family are they?
Even for Charles, who came from Crown Families and was well-traveled and knowledgeable, this was truly the first time he had ever seen anything like it.
The wheelchair that Qiji was using was purchased from the system's in-game store.
It cost a whopping 2333 Popularity Points points!
I chose the most expensive style.
Qiji was mainly thinking that his sister's wheelchair had been used for many years, and he could give it to her after he finished the competition. So he gritted his teeth and went for the best one.
Off the field.
Countless residents of the City of Kindling looked up to watch the battle.
When they saw that the top three on the real-time leaderboard were all from the City of Kindling, they could hardly believe their eyes.
The main problem is that over the past ten years, they have been filled with hope every time, only to be greatly disappointed every time.
The gap between the City of Kindling and Kalentia is no longer something that can be bridged by "a single, desperate effort".
Even if the opposing team didn't send the most promising talents in the country, but rather some near-top-tier students who couldn't compete with true geniuses domestically—
Even so, they still have an overwhelming advantage over the students from City of Kindling.
This year, they heard that Kalentia sent a full ten exchange students, clearly intending to take all the seats.
Many spectators, already fed up with the history, had already sworn an oath before the competition even began.
This time, I'm really, really not watching it even if you beat me to death!
I've really had enough of the kind of storyline where someone is trampled underfoot and repeatedly humiliated by an exchange student from Kalentia!
However, judging from the current situation...
Could it be that it's happening in this year's session?!
However, the joy was short-lived.
The exchange students from Kalentia then began to exert their efforts.
With his Vector Circuit complete, Charles walked on the sea surface as if it were flat ground.
Dorian stood at the bow of the small boat made of flower petals, chasing after it at high speed.
As he overtook Qiji and Liuli, he subconsciously looked up and glanced at them. Then, his gaze was glued to Liuli's face and he couldn't take it off...
Dorian, who prided himself on having eaten his fill of delicacies in Kalentia, had to admit at this moment—
Compared to the woman before me, everything from the past seems utterly mundane.
He immediately plucked a rose from his fingertips and tossed it, flower and fragrance together, into the air.
"Beautiful lady, you are the butterfly and I am the flower~"
Look how coincidental it is, even their genealogies match so perfectly.
Dorian glanced at Qiji, his smile widening.
"Seriously, why do you carry such a burden?"
Why not leave him behind and ride the pleasure boat with me?
Petals, sea breeze, you beautiful and me handsome—how romantic!
"!!!"
How dare she call her classmate Qiji a burden?!
A vein throbbed on Liuli's forehead; she had memorized the other person's name.
If they were to face off later, she would definitely make this guy regret what he said!
No one can say anything about her classmate Qiji!
Liuli glanced coldly at Dorian, flapped its wings and flew away without saying a word.
It's not that I don't want to vent my anger by swearing a few times.
There are more important things to do.
For Qiji's sake, she must focus more of her energy on the competition.
This is not the time to be distracted.
Dorian, having made a fool of himself, quickly turned his gaze to other targets on the sea.
As it turned out, two female students from the City of Kindling actually boarded his ship, and for a time they were surrounded by women, greatly arousing the hatred of the City of Kindling.
However, with the added weight of two more people on the boat, his speed slowed down, and he was quickly left far behind by Liuli.
However, Qiji could tell that Liuli was forcing herself.
The girl's butterfly wings were not suited for long-distance flight to begin with, and now that she had to carry him along, she could only continuously increase the output of her Heart Essence to maintain speed.
Gradually, he began to feel powerless and was overtaken by the people of Kalentia and Suyo behind him.
Now, Suyo to the nurturing and training of Qiji, Su Shi's strength is far greater than before.
She was no longer the novice who swam through the Sea of Consciousness, crying her heart out.
At this moment, even under the interference of erosion, the Mimicry of Water Echo helps her unleash a speed far exceeding that of the other candidates.
When Suyo surpassed Qiji, he looked up at the sky in surprise.
She hadn't expected that Qiji would be so popular with women; he'd even managed to get a gigolo!
Outside the examination hall.
As viewers watched the rankings change once again, the top spots, apart from Suyo lone representative from the City of Kindling, were once again dominated by Kalentia...
Anxiety began to spread.
It was as if the emotions of being trampled underfoot by Kalentia for more than ten years needed an outlet.
At this time, Qiji's name was suddenly mentioned frequently.
"Wait, why does that beautiful girl with butterfly wings always have to be with a sick person? Otherwise, with her flying ability, she should have a very good chance of winning first place, right?"
"Dude, what patient is he? Don't you recognize him?"
"Do I need to recognize it?"
"This guy is Qiji, he's very famous, you know, he's always been known as the City of Kindling's Number One Genius."
"I think... I've heard of him? Then why is he in a wheelchair now?"
"Hey! Don't you guys know? Qiji's genius reputation was a lie from the very beginning!"
The reason he was able to defeat Suyo of the Thousand Faces Family was actually because he used banned drugs that drained his life and potential!
Now that the side effects are showing, this is the only way it can look...
Therefore, the true number one genius of the City of Kindling has always been Suyo!
"Brother, are you from the Thousand Faces Family?"
"What nonsense are you spouting! How dare you slander someone's innocence out of thin air!"
Seeing that he had been seen through at a glance, the man was clearly flustered.
That's right, this enthusiastic citizen who shared the "secrets" with everyone is actually a shill for the Thousand Faces Family.
They were sent out by the Thousand Faces Family and scattered among the crowd, constantly spreading such rumors.
With Suyo acquiring the Myth Fragment, marrying into the Isolde Family, and naturally being regarded by the City of Kindling's higher-ups as the only hope for the new king, the Thousand Faces Family also felt it was time to build momentum for Suyo!
And this competition is the perfect stage!
A perfect genius should have no blemishes!
Therefore, the only option is to let the stain become the original City of Kindling's Number One Genius.
Qiji.
Of course, if Qiji himself knew about this, he would have to thank the Thousand Faces Family for going to such lengths to help him advance the ritual.
The Trial Grounds.
"Liuli- san, please let me down."
Seeing that Liuli's breathing was becoming increasingly rapid, Qiji frowned and spoke.
However, Liuli refused to let go.
She checked their current real-time rankings; they were around twentieth, a very safe position for advancing.
Qiji saw through Liuli's thoughts:
"Liuli, haven't you noticed?"
Five people from Kalentia's group specifically chose the same direction as us.
And now, those five people are almost all in front of us.
What do you think will be the first thing they do after getting ashore?
Liuli was taken aback.
Reminded by Qiji, she immediately understood.
"They'll block the landing gate and prevent us from getting ashore?!"
We were implicated in this Suyo...
They came here for Suyo, but Suyo just happened to choose the same island as us!
Once the landing point is blocked, everyone stuck behind will be kept outside the island and eliminated.
Liuli couldn't help but feel annoyed:
Suyo is truly a scourge!
Of course, Suyo didn't think that far ahead.
She subconsciously chose the same track as Qiji.
Besides aiming for first place, his biggest goal in this competition was to defeat Qiji.
Although Qiji is now in a wheelchair, vomiting blood, and is practically crippled...
But Suyo thought, who cares about being crippled or not, I'll win first!
When I fought Qiji before, I cried so much, but Qiji still didn't hold back.
So she wasn't embarrassed at all.
Rather, giving my all to Qiji is the greatest respect I can show him!
Seeing that Liuli had figured out the key to the matter, Qiji spoke up again:
"That's right, Liuli, now, only you can stop them."
"But if I leave you here..."
Liuli looked down at the highly corrosive sea beneath her, and hesitated for a moment.
Given Qiji's current physical condition, if she falls into the sea, her spirit will likely collapse immediately.
"It's alright, aren't there still Huomu and the others?" Qiji smiled and pointed to the ground beneath him.
Liuli was stunned for a moment, then looked in the direction Qiji was pointing, and then she was dumbfounded.
Previously, her attention had been entirely focused on Qiji, and she hadn't paid any attention to her other three teammates.