His stamina was severely depleted under the corrosive influence of the [Binding Silver Grip].
He had only been fighting for a short time, but he was already panting heavily.
The enhanced [Person in the Mirror] that he had acquired at the cost of [Thousand Faces] being weakened for a whole month was also becoming fragmented in such a short time, as if it would collapse at any moment.
He was covered in wounds, and his Armament was torn in several places, with blood gushing out.
Damn it...
For a moment, Qiji even felt a pang of sympathy.
Bai Lili bought him this trench coat yesterday.
Big brand, super expensive...
I should have known better than to wear it just to look cool.
However, despite paying such a high price, the only result was a 5% increase in the degree of corruption on Qiji Kamishiro Chiho's body...
That's right, it only increased by 5%.
After Qiji's first few attacks were effective, Kamishiro Chiho finally completed her circuit construction.
Her signature Echo—
[Fourth Tier - Mind Lineage - Mind Domain Net]!
With the help of the Heart Essence Threads, she can read all of Qiji's thoughts during battle.
In the battle, it was as if she could see through every single move of Qiji!
Towards the end, Qiji couldn't even touch her anymore.
"Huff... huff..."
Qiji gasped for breath, trying to regain his strength.
—Still not working?
—Still can't do it?
This was the first time that Qiji had ever felt such a disheartening thought.
Is this fourth-order?
That's really strong...
It was so powerful that it even made him feel a little desperate...
For Qiji, the best course of action right now is undoubtedly to make an immediate strategic retreat.
He still has three [Blurring of Illusion and Reality] abilities left to use. If he tries to escape, Kamishiro Chiho will most likely be unable to stop him.
However, Qiji was unwilling to give up.
If he runs like this now, wouldn't he have truly lost?
What will the comments section think of him?
What will people say about him on the forum?
How will the Moon Imps step on him next?
He didn't want to lose any battle in front of the camera.
In no mood!
At least, he can't let this battle end so pathetically!
Qiji took a deep breath and made up her mind.
He abandoned the idea of running away.
At the very least, he must hold out until the circuit for [the One Night's Moonfall] is completed!
Previously, seeing how easily Yuejian used this move in the ring, Qiji thought it was a very easy Echo.
However, it wasn't until he actually used it that he realized just how complex the circuit was.
For Echoer, apart from the simplest single loop that anyone can master, there are generally two common ways to construct compound loops.
One type is a series circuit:
Skills A through B form a continuous attack.
One type is a parallel circuit:
Skills A and B can be activated simultaneously, resulting in a combined effect.
However, Yuejian's move, [One Night's Moonfall], does not belong to either of these two circuits!
It's an amplification circuit within a special circuit!
Use the effect of skill A to amplify skill B!
What's even more critical is that this amplification circuit contains a total of four amplifications!
Use [Nightfall] to amplify [Moonrise].
Use [Moonrise] to increase [Annotation].
Use [Annotation] to augment [the Final Chapter].
Finally, by combining the circuits of the first three elements, the final, decisive blow is amplified—
[Chosen Ending]!
If Qiji hadn't used the [Replication Crystal] to replicate this Echo and allowed him to construct it himself, he probably would have given up after just one glance.
Because that circuit is simply not something a normal person can master!
I have no idea how Lao Yue's brain works.
He handled circuits of this caliber with such ease and mastery, as if they were nothing special.
Is this what a true genius is?
Compared to a fake like him, they are completely different.
It really is...
That's something to be jealous of.
Of course, besides jealousy, Qiji also faces a more real and awkward situation.
He discovered this immediately after purchasing the [Silver Wish] and installing the [Replication Crystal]—
His own Heart Essence energy wasn't even enough to unleash [One Night's Moonfall]...
After all, he was just a sports student Echoer...
At this stage, his Heart Essence capacity is not even as great as that of a mere worldly Suyo.
Fortunately, he possesses the [Silver Wish]!
He can get a loan!
He can still get a loan!!!
[Equivalent Wish 1: In exchange for a month of weakness, obtain enough Heart Essence to activate "One Night's Moonfall," and allow the circuit for "One Night's Moonfall" to be automatically constructed!]
[Currently, 25.25% of loops have been constructed!]
That's right, before using the Wish Two loan, this was the first wish that Qiji had made!
What?
You're saying I'll be weak for a month, what will happen to the Academy Grand Tournament?
Don't worry.
For those kinds of children's competitions, Qiji was just going through the motions.
He had already reserved the top spot.
After all, he will awaken Echo by then—
Even if I'm weak a hundred times, a thousand times weak, what difference does it make?
He doesn't care.
Equivalent Wish can be used a maximum of three times per day.
Furthermore, the total amount of prayers offered three times is fixed.
The first two prayers have already used up most of the "capacity".
The limit that can be achieved the third time is simply to restore Heart Essence and heal injuries.
But that's enough!
It's time—
My final prayer!
Qiji has already paid far too high a price to win.
It's like a sunk cost that keeps accumulating...
He can't turn back now!
Now, only a win can make up for his losses!
If he wins, he will gain a lot of popularity with what is his most valuable victory to date!
Then, all these costs will be more than compensated for!
So, we must win!
We must win!
He will not accept any outcome other than winning!
Focusing his consciousness on the [Silver Wish], Qiji uses his last loan!
—I pray that I may be restored to my former glory!
Your prayer has been received!
[Then, please choose the price you are willing to pay.]
[A: Coughing up blood for a month.]
[B: Kidney deficiency for one month.]
[C: A month of bad luck.]
Qiji glanced at it only once before making a decision.
It's you I've decided on, Uncle!
He has plenty of blood, he's healthy, he's not afraid!
[Wishing fulfilled! Effective immediately!]
[Equivalent Wish 3: At the cost of coughing up blood for the next month, I will recover to my full strength!]
The Silver Wish glowed faintly.
Chiho Kamishiro Chiho looked at Qiji, who was bent over and panting, and couldn't help but sneer:
"What's wrong? Is it not working?"
He could barely stand, looking like he was about to collapse at any moment.
Young man, your body is too weak!
Kamishiro Chiho finished speaking—
A silver light swept across Qiji's entire body.
The next moment!
The wounds all over his body quietly healed!
The holes in the trench coat have been repaired as if they were new!