Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

[Himeko: Haha, I'm really looking forward to collaborating with Ms. Ryuhoshi.]

Himeko smiled and said, "This is precisely the meaning of our pioneering journey. Let's set off then, everyone."

The announcements at the audition site began.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Hot Sands venue! ...If you have ambition and dreams...the next Pinocchio star could be you!"

Powerful, exciting, and rhythmic music filled the venue.

As the last group of participants, the four immediately attracted the attention of reporters upon their arrival.

The patrolling reporter: "The road ahead is long and fraught with danger, banners and pennants blot out the sky as they vie for the crown!"

The reporter, Pure Beauty: "Sword and Rose! Protect Pure Beauty! Pure Beauty, Pure Beauty! Mighty and Mighty!"

The gleeful reporter exclaimed, "The Cavaliers are stubborn! Lan is single-minded! We don't need to win the game! The fun can't stop!"

[Zhe: This... the Hunting Journey doesn't mean we'll have to take a test in classical Chinese, does it?]

Jingyuan: ...That's not necessary.

[Yinzhi: Pure and unparalleled beauty, this pure and beautiful reporter, you are beautiful too!]

[Fireworks: This is so much fun! Flower Ska, Fire Ska, Little Fireworks!]

[Yao Jiayin: As expected of someone with a cosmic background, we're still too conservative.]

[Xin Yan: It's so exciting! I really want to go!]

March 7th said to the three, "There are so many people! It feels like all sorts of monsters and demons have appeared. Let's hurry up and go in for the competition!"

Just as they were about to go in, Mr. Edien, the creator of the Sulta™ business empire, appeared.

Unexpectedly, he was a simple old man who, after introducing himself, invited Himeko and the other three to introduce themselves to the audience as well.

Himeko, unfazed, turned to the audience and loudly introduced herself.

"Hello everyone, I am Himeko, an unnamed passenger from the Starry Sky Train. These are my fellow travelers."

Firefly asked in confusion, "Don't you need to hide your identities?"

March 7th spread his hands and smiled helplessly: "We can't hide it anymore, our posters are plastered all over Pinocchio... but it's precisely because everyone knows Star Train that the family doesn't dare to make any rash moves."

[That's right. Firefly: Now I'm on the train.]

[Firefly: ...]

[Ying: Hahaha, I've left Miss Liuying speechless.]

Without hesitation, Xing addressed the audience, saying, "I am Galaxy Baseball Man, and she is Zhao Camera."

March 7th, hands on hips, glared at Xing and muttered in annoyance, "Hey! Don't call me by my online name in public, okay!"

He coughed twice and then began his formal introduction.

"Hello everyone, I'm March 7th! An ordinary girl who loves adventure!"

[Ling: So March 7th's online name is Zhao Camera? I like it even more now!]

[Zhongli: Like the sect leader, she's a lively and active girl.]

[Zhao's camera, I've seen her photos, they're all very beautiful.]

[Star: March, everyone likes you a lot.]

[March 7th: Ahhh, I'm so embarrassed! But thank you all for liking it, the friend on the third floor has good taste.]

[Silver Wolf: March 7th: Hello everyone, I am Zhao Camera, and my hidden identity is a prophet.]

Liu Ying seemed a little flustered: "Hello everyone, I'm Liu Ying, um... just an ordinary girl who likes to go on adventures."

[Ying: I'm a girl who loves to pilot a mecha and set the sea ablaze.]

I will... set the sea ablaze! Execute the scorched earth operation.

[Zhe: Goofy as she may be, Miss Firefly is still very cute... Sam, transform!]

[Silver Wolf: Hahaha, @Firefly, how's it going?]

[Firefly: Firefly blushing.jpg]

After the introductions, the group walked through the audition plaza and headed towards the next round.

This hot sand venue was built by Edeon to commemorate the era of possibilities in which watchmakers existed.

The four will face three challenges, and if there are two, there will be two paths to choose from, all of which are related to that era.

The final challenge will be against a reigning champion who has stood firm until now, a popular contestant with noble character!

That concludes the introduction; let's begin.

[Will I be able to get a refrigerator if I just rush through?]

[Yao Jiayin: A popular contestant, I'm really looking forward to it.]

Before setting off, Himeko said to the others.

"Everyone, the time for the Harmonious Music Ceremony is getting closer and closer. We must reach the finish line as soon as possible... Considering efficiency and safety, it is the best option to work in pairs."

"March and I haven't known Miss Firefly for long, and we're not familiar with each other yet... It might be more prudent for Xing to partner with her."

March 7th: "Hmm, I have no objection, let's do it this way!"

Liu Ying looked at Xing and said, "Yes, I'm fine too."

Xing crossed her arms: "Is there really such a good thing?"

[Ring: Oh my god, Xingkuangxi was worried about her date with Liuying.]

[Star: Hehe... Hehehe!]

[March 7th (disdainfully): Star! You're drooling!]

[Firefly: I'm fine with anything, but I'd be really happy if it were a star.]

I have a problem with this!

[Pera: Hold it in. Don't bother me... If it's a lesbian relationship, then who should be on top... (blushes)]

Himeko: "Let's divide into groups like this, everyone hurry up."

Chapter 82 The Pure Knight - Silver Branch

(I won't write about the first two tests; it would take three or four chapters to write about them, and they're not very important anyway.)

With the combined efforts of Xing and Liuying, the two successfully passed the first two tests.

Now they faced the final test, against a red-haired man in silver armor.

Xing gazed at the man from afar.

"No way, I think I saw something... a very important person."

The red-haired man greeted them with gentlemanly elegance, saying, "Wait a minute! You two beautiful ladies—"

"By the purest glory above, I never expected to meet you again. Your warm faces are like a spring breeze in this restless moment, soothing my heart as hot as sand!"

[Bell: Wow, this knight is so beautiful! Does anyone know who he is? I'm asking online for help.]

[Zhe: ...That's not beautiful, he's clearly handsome and dashing.]

[March 7th: Isn't that Silver Branch?! From the Pure Knights, they even helped us before.]

[The swindlers of Galaxy Street, who promote the preservation of pure beauty throughout the universe, are a blessing if you encounter them when you're in trouble. They will help you without expecting anything in return, as long as you acknowledge Idrila's unparalleled beauty.]

[Didn't the Pure Beauty Star Goddess fall? Yet people are still protecting her.]

[Silver Branch: The universe needs beauty, and it is my duty to protect this beauty. As long as I believe in pure beauty, it will never disappear.]

[Potio: A man of integrity, similar to my taste. When are we teaming up, brother, to uphold justice together?]

Wendy: Hey!

Paimon: A Mondstadt street hustler.

Looking at Silver Branch's attire, Firefly tentatively asked, "You... are you perhaps the Pure Beauty Knight?"

Xing turned to look at Liu Ying: "Huh?"

Silver Branch's voice was deep and steady: "Listen! The pure beauty of roses has left you all speechless—what an honor!"

[Fufu: He's so good at complimenting.]

[You probably didn't know, but he's a wanted criminal on the train!]

[Hu Tao: There's more to it, tell me in detail.]

[Walter: Well, he once scattered a lot of rose petals on the Starry Sky Train, and because it was so difficult to clean up, the conductor had to work overtime to do a thorough cleaning, therefore...]

[Yinzhi: I have truly caused the train conductor so much trouble. I will personally board the train to apologize and beg for your forgiveness.]

[Pam: Don't come any closer, I forgive you... otherwise you'll have to do a huge cleaning again!]

"Upon learning that the celebration was imminent, I ordered the Xishi Nannian to run at full speed and take me to Pinocene. However, the Milky Way, devoid of pure beauty, was murky and chaotic, and I was delayed for a long time on my way here to save lives..."

"Fortunately, all thirty-two survivors, including the dwarf rabbit mech pilot, the stray cat duelist, the galactic ninja, and the four-wheel drive omnipotentiary, have overcome their difficulties and are safe and sound... So I brought them all here to share joy with thousands of beautiful creatures."

Xing: "You're pretty good at saving people..."

Yinzhi humbly shook her head: "I dare not accept such praise! It's just a pity that the company envoy, who is as beautiful and dazzling as a peacock, is still not in good condition... I wish he could also join us in this grand event."

[Praise be to the silver branch, it saved our placer gold director.]

[March 7th: You really know how to save people.]

[Thanks to the silver branch, for its praise of purity, it saved our poor gold dust.]

[Silver Branch: Saving lives is also a path to practicing beauty; there's no need for that. Praising Idrisla is enough.]

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. Since we've gathered here, I presume you two are here to compete for the preliminary round championship, right?"

"Although upon arrival I was initially mistaken for a tall, silver-clad, fiery red wanted criminal because of my poor communication skills... it doesn't matter, all of this is a pure and beautiful experience from the land of dreams."

[Hu Tao: This is talking about Sam, right? Haha, it's hilarious that Silver Branch is being blamed.]

[Rin: Firefly: I don't know.]

[Star: It's terrifying that there are such powerful, handsome, and beautiful wanted criminals.]

[Firefly: ...Star!]

Silver Branch bowed to the two and said, "The important thing is that I now stand here—I, Silver Branch of the Pure Knights, humbly request to engage in a chivalrous contest between the two of you!"

【Pure Beauty Knight VS Molten Knight】

"If I am fortunate enough to win, I ask that you all make way for me on the ladder to the laurel wreath, and also acknowledge—"

"...The pure and beautiful goddess Idrila is unparalleled in beauty!"

[Fufu: I'm really curious, just how beautiful is the Pure Beauty Goddess?]

Unparalleled beauty!

After a "difficult" battle, Silver Branch was ultimately defeated.

(Please imagine yourself playing the silver branch.)

"Beautiful! Beautiful! What a wonderful duel! You all made me realize that in order to defend Idrila's reputation, I still need to work harder and improve... What a beautiful lesson!"

[Billy: You look great! Bro, I wonder if your goddess is prettier than my Monica.]

[Nicole: ...Billy?]

"Go forth, my dearest friend, beautiful lady, the crown of the audition belongs to you..."

"I will be here watching you all bathed in the spotlight, joining the audience in offering our sincerest cheers and applause."

Indeed, you can always trust the qualities of a pure and beautiful knight.

[He's like a breath of fresh air in the universe, solely for the pursuit of protecting beauty, and of course, searching for Idrila.]

Firefly: "Our time is running out... Until we meet again, pure and beautiful knight."

After saying that, he grabbed Xing and ran towards the finish line.

After riding the marbles through the last stretch of road, the two successfully arrived in front of the Pinocchio Grand Theatre.