Popularity is everything; I play a super genius

"Still the rooftop! Still talk therapy!"

"Hilarious! To appease Su Bao, Lao Ji actually started to be humble for the first time ever."

"Empty mind? I can beat you even without mental energy! Take this blow from my body, forged in a thousand hammer blows!!!"

"No, you believe Lao Ji when he says it's empty?"

"Wait! Aren't you focusing on the wrong thing?! How would Lao Ji know about Brother Su Bao?!"

"Who knows? Maybe he's just a man who's read the script."

"Is it possible that he is Su Bao's brother?"

"Wow, that's incredible, buddy! You have such a wild imagination!"

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Chapter 74 Your Echo is Mine!

Su Shi took the mask from Qi Ji's hand in a daze, seemingly hesitating whether to put it back on, weighing whether she still had the right to wear it back.

After a long silence, a weak sentence finally escaped from his lips:

"But I've already failed..."

Does someone who has failed once not deserve to win again?

Just because of one failure, should we give up all future possibilities?!

You've worked so hard to get to where you are today, even if you lose, give me one more chance! You bastard!!!

Qi Ji's voice suddenly rose, then slowly fell, uttering each word clearly.

"I'll be waiting for you in next month's big competition. Let me see your transformation!"

Having said that, Qi Ji felt that he had done enough in his talk therapy.

If that doesn't work, then there's nothing he can do.

So he turned and left.

After all, he had more important things to do at school today.

However, the moment he turned around, Su Shi behind him seemed to finally realize something was wrong, and suddenly took two steps forward, pressing him for answers:

"How do you know about my brother?"

Of course, it's because I watched your videos on your personal channel, and even liked, shared, and coined them!

"Because your brother and I are best friends."

With those words, Qi Ji lightly touched the ground with his toes and leaped off the rooftop.

After all, he had been studying the legal system for nine years and had long admired it.

Calling them close friends wouldn't be an exaggeration.

……

On the way back to the training ground, Saki still felt it was outrageous.

The fact that he played "Thousand Faces" is such a coincidence...

He even managed to bump into the "fake genius" who was being sued.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's a 1:1 replica...

They both faked their geniuses through hard work.

And they're all imposters of someone else...

and many more!

Wouldn't that make him a fake of a fake?

Qi Ji shook his head at this thought, finding it somewhat amusing.

……

Back at the entrance of the training ground, Qi Ji didn't rush in.

Instead, they hid in a corner and waited quietly.

He is waiting.

Waiting for the duel between Tsukimi and Kōrō to begin.

In the original storyline, during today's joint class, Teacher Huang Lu, in order to improve the teaching effect and help everyone better understand the art of wearing armor, would insist on having Yuejian accompany him on stage during class.

He came here today specifically for this matter!

Because at that time, Yuejian will unleash his signature echo in response to Huang Lu's promise to "cover for you for three more days if you win"—

The moon descended overnight.

This is the third-order echo that Saki found most suitable for him to replicate after going through all the plots of the first season.

Speaking of "reissue" -

Qi Ji looked at the super discounted item [Replica Crystal (Tier 3)] on the system panel, which he had bought two days ago for 100,000 popularity points, and he couldn't wait any longer!

Although he had made up his mind beforehand that he would not waste money or fall into the trap of consumerism until he had saved up a million to buy the "Conceptual Armor" that he had his eye on for a long time...

But the 100,000 [Replica Crystal] is just too good to pass up!

It can replicate all echoes below the third rank!

Of course, the echo here refers to skills, not lineages.

In the realm of echo, the word "echo" encompasses both of the aforementioned meanings, which must be distinguished through specific contexts.

For example, in "Awakening Echo," the echo refers to the latter, while "casting an echo" refers to the former.

But even just replicating skills is already ridiculously overpowered!

You should know, this thing was originally worth millions!

If you don't buy this, are you even human?

As for your question about why he's hiding in a corner of the training field like a shady mouse and not going over there?

That's because if he went there now, Tsukimi would definitely steal his watch!

Saki decided to sneak over after Tsukimi took the stage and use the crystal to replicate Tsukimi's echo.

……

In the center of the training field, the plot unfolded exactly as Saki had predicted.

The costumes that Su Shifang had just displayed had completely piqued the students' interest.

After all, for first-year students, if [Armor] is the second most desired skill to master, then nothing can be ranked first!

Seeing that everyone was staring at him expectantly, Huang Lu didn't want to spoil the fun.

Let me show you what "real armor" really means!

Calling out Tsukimi to come up and cooperate.

As a lazy dog, Tsukimi naturally refused, so Huang Lu had to offer to cover for him as an incentive.

Huang Lu knew Yuejian well, and the latter perked up immediately upon hearing this.

The two teachers stood on either side of the ring.

As Huang Lu explained, he unfolded his armor.

Compared to the previous announcement, Huang Lu's speed in unfurling his armor was clearly much faster.

In about ten breaths, the construction of the entire circuit was completed.

The costume takes shape instantly!

The light diffused gently outwards from him, forming a hazy halo around him.

Within this halo, countless tiny, petal-like particles of light could be faintly seen slowly drifting down, as if an invisible peach tree was shedding its blossoms.

"My armor is called 'Peach and Plum Trees Do Not Speak,' which represents the complete unfolding of the light and shadow spectrum."

Next, I will show you the real use of the cloak.

To make it clearer and easier for you to understand, Tsukimi-sensei and I will suppress our strength to the third tier.

Alright, Tsukimi-sensei, come on, attack me all you want!

Tsukimi was hoping to just coast through the match, win, and then happily go on vacation.

Unexpectedly, Ms. Jing, who was sitting in the audience, suddenly spoke up, adding fuel to the fire:

"Tsukimi-sensei! If you can beat Kōraku-sensei in one move, I'll cover your class for a month!"

Huang Lu found it amusing and thought that Teacher Jing was simply being ridiculous, since he was teaching a class!

However, upon hearing this, Tsukimi was jolted awake, and her expression instantly changed:

"Xiaojing, you said it! I took it seriously!"

"Don't worry, when have I ever lied!"

Teacher Jing bet on Saki's victory along with Tsukimi, making a lot of money and putting her in a good mood.

So even if she were to fill in for Tsukimi for a month, she wouldn't think much of it.

Of course, there is another reason why the female teacher said this.

That is, she felt that Tsukimi was extremely irresponsible as a teacher!

For the freshmen of Class 8, this is their first year of school, a crucial period for laying a solid foundation.

She couldn't bear to watch these students being ruined by Tsukimi.

Therefore, the offer to substitute for someone else also implies "helping these poor kids in Class 8".

Huang Lu listened to Yuejian and Jing's conversation but didn't take it too seriously.

After all, as a top-level teacher, he is not only excellent in teaching, but his abilities are also among the best in the college!

All the teachers—note that he said "all"—were not one of them able to break through his defenses in a single move!

Therefore, he didn't take it too seriously and continued explaining to the students:

"My first real name is [Blackboard Writing]."

You can leave light trails in the air, and these light trails will become temporary constraints or barriers.

Seemingly gentle, yet incredibly resilient, it's extremely powerful for defense and trapping enemies. Watch closely!

As he spoke, Huang Lu raised his hand and began to write in the air.

Tsukimi waited a while, and seeing that the other party was ready, she couldn't wait to ask:

"Are you done yet?"

Huang Lu nodded: "Alright, since we've all suppressed the Echo to the third tier, then you can use your full strength—"

Before she could finish speaking, Tsukimi had already made her move.

What are you babbling about?

He's rushing off on vacation!

in a hurry!

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Chapter 75 From now on, it will be his signature move!

Tsukimi was in a hurry.

He tore a page from the novel he was holding.