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Failure after failure, yet still trying...

Saki has finally succeeded!

Successfully mastered the [Flame Fist]!

Although his mastery of it is, strictly speaking, slightly different from that of Huomu...

It was only the moment he touched the mask that he understood everything through the information transmitted through it.

Why is he unable to master the Flame Fist for so long?

And why has it suddenly succeeded now?

Ultimately, the problem lies in his 'mindset'!

Unlike Huomu, his heart element does not possess the attribute of "fire".

No, rather than saying he has no "fire" attribute, it's more accurate to say he has no attributes at all.

Because he is an "unregistered resident" in this world!

His inner essence was not recognized by the world.

Therefore, it's not that his comprehension is inferior to Huomu's, nor that he didn't work hard enough, but rather that his mental energy determined that he was destined never to be able to unleash the [Flame Fist] like Huomu.

But now, why is it possible again?

because--

Never give up hope, and miracles will happen!

The miraculous look on his face was a testament to his continuous efforts over the past month and to the strong hope he held dear.

And in a "miraculous" way, it helped him transform his "attributeless heart essence" into "fire attribute".

The fire patterns on the mask are a manifestation of this "response" and "resonance"!

"and many more!"

At that very moment, a sudden inspiration struck Qi Jifu, and an idea flashed through his mind.

Since the transformation of "fire" is the mask's response to his "hope".

So what if his "hope" points to other forms?

A thought subtly stirred within me.

Just the next instant!

The raging flames on Qi Ji's body suddenly subsided.

Then, it sounded like the buzzing of a thousand birds.

Blue-purple lightning began to spread from Qi Ji's fist!

……

……

Chapter Fifty-Five: Thunder Fist, Ice Fist, Storm Fist, Deliberately Unleashed Fist!

Almost simultaneously, the crimson fire patterns on Qi Ji's mask dimmed and faded instantly.

Instead, there was blue-purple lightning!

These electric lights flowed along the mask, forming lightning-shaped patterns that were completely different from the previous fire patterns!

At the same time, a crackling sound came from the peak of the Qiji Fist.

The leaping blue-purple lightning, like countless tiny silver snakes, spread out in an instant!

Tiny electric sparks danced all over his arms, shoulders, and even the tips of his sparse hair!

The electric patterns on the mask and the lightning on his body echoed each other, making him look like a god who controlled thunder for a moment!

Thunder Fist!

Although this lightning was weaker and more unstable than the flames from before, and its range was much smaller.

Even the rate at which mental energy is consumed has increased significantly.

However, Sakiya succeeded once again without a doubt!

The mask once again answered his "hope"!

This undoubtedly opened a new door for Saki!

This means that from now on, this [Miracle Mask] can serve as a medium and amplifier to help Sakiji transform his attributeless mental energy into various types of power!

His future skill set will have unlimited potential!

While feeling excited, Qi Ji couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both joy and sorrow):

No wonder this "Miracle Face" still sells for several million even with a 90% discount.

value!

With just two growth-type passive skills and a conceptual "virtualization" skill, Saki already felt that it was powerful enough.

Unexpectedly, there was even such a surprise hidden in addition to this!

"Come on! Let's continue!"

With a long roar, Qi Ji eagerly invited the turtles to try his newly mastered fist technique.

In a flash, Qi Ji burst into the Silver Party, like a tiger among sheep!

Do not--

At this moment, Qi Ji was more like a moving natural disaster to the turtles!

"boom!"

"boom!"

"Sizzle—!"

This punch was the culmination of thirty days of practice.

No tortoise can stop it.

Fists flew in a flurry, scorching flames, biting frost, tearing storms, and raging thunder...

Various completely different forces are shifting within Saki at an astonishing speed!

The patterns on the mask also change and flow accordingly.

Fire, frost, storm, lightning...

For a moment, the mask on Qi Ji's face resembled a palette that had gone out of control.

Immeasurable, a thousand splendors!

This battle became entirely an impromptu performance by Saki.

It was also a magnificent outpouring of Qi Ji's suppressed emotions over the past month!

Iron-walled turtles were burned to ashes by the blazing flames, leaving only a pile of black ash.

Some Ironwall Tortoises were frozen into ice sculptures by the biting frost, only to be shattered by a punch in the next second.

Ironwall turtles were electrocuted by the violent lightning and turned into charred remains, emitting black smoke and a burnt smell.

There were also iron-walled turtles that were cut by wind blades, their shells and flesh torn to shreds...

In an instant, all the participants in the silver party on the riverbank spontaneously stopped their indecent behavior after being kindly persuaded by Qi Ji.

The turtles immediately fell asleep, each one more peaceful than the last.

At this point—

Crackdown on prostitution, complete!

Qi Ji stood still, his chest heaving, breathing heavily.

The mask on his face returned to pure white, and all the dazzling patterns on it disappeared.

It was as if everything before was just an illusion.

"Huh...huh..."

Recalling everything that had just happened, Saki couldn't help but feel excited.

His [Flame Fist] is very strong!

Very strong!

It complements his physique, which he has trained to its limit, almost perfectly, and its power is astonishing!

Furthermore, judging from the performance just now, even against an Echoer who has activated its armor, there is a very high probability that it can break through the defense head-on!

Before the Awakening Echo, he finally had the means to fight a third-tier opponent head-on!

However, thinking of something, Saki frowned again.

He realized something.

His [Flame Fist] is different from Firewood; it consumes an extreme amount of mental energy.

In the original storyline, Hōki could fight for days and nights without rest using his Flame Fist, and he even seemed to get more energetic as the fight went on...

But how come his energy supply couldn't keep up after only using it for such a short time?

Of course, after a moment's thought, Qi Ji understood.

It's due to attribute conversion.

Attribute conversion is too mentally taxing...

However, despite the huge consumption, the advantages are equally prominent!

It is incredibly powerful and versatile!

It's perfectly acceptable to use it temporarily as a game-changer in crucial moments.

Moreover, as he becomes more familiar with the Flame Fist, it's not impossible for him to improve his energy conversion efficiency and increase his endurance.

"Anyway... it's done."

Thinking of this, a satisfied expression finally appeared on Qi Ji's face.

After a month of tension, I finally got to relax completely during that satisfying outburst.

His body went limp, and he fell backward, lying on the ground without any decorum.

The cool night breeze caressed his sweaty hair and feverish body, taking away his fatigue and bringing a slight coolness.

He gazed at the eternally distorted night sky through the crack, his mind gradually emptying.

After training at near-limit intensity for a month, even Saki, who was used to being strict with himself, felt slightly tired.

However, his efforts were not in vain.

This time, he not only mastered the Flame Fist completely, but also developed the Thunder Fist, Ice Fist, Storm Fist, and Deliberate Blast Fist based on it...

They even unexpectedly discovered new uses for the mask, making it a very rewarding experience.

only……

The thought that Huo Mu could do in a day, yet it took him a whole month to catch up...

Saki felt there was nothing to be excited about anymore.

His relentless work ethic this month was partly fueled by a sense of spite.

Even knowing that Hyuki is the protagonist of this anime, possesses the "luck" that the world cherishes, and is undoubtedly a rising genius.

but……

He's already got a cheat code, yet he still worked this hard.

and so--

He really didn't want to lose to anyone.

In any respect.