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However, there is no doubt that it was "heavily guarded".

Qi Ji glanced at it briefly and frowned slightly.

If we clear them all out, it will probably take a lot of time, and then we might not have time to get the treasure chests on the next island.

Fortunately, the appeal came into play at this time.

The girl unfurled her armor and used her four clones to lure away a large number of afterimages. Even the leader was fooled and tricked away by her...

Seeing this, Qi Ji was overjoyed and immediately donned his armor, swiftly and decisively eliminating the remaining fragments like a god descending to earth.

Finally, the most exciting part – the unboxing!

The treasure chest was firmly sealed by a [consciousness lock] engraved with intricate patterns.

This kind of "lock" is not uncommon in the sea of ​​consciousness. Its essence is a "resonance lock" that needs to be opened with a specific combination of echoing fluctuations.

Clues to the code are usually hidden in fragments of memory from nearby afterimages.

Afterimages are the condensation of consciousness; some afterimages, when they dissipate, briefly condense fragments of memories from before birth.

Touching the fragment allows you to access the screen.

And those images often contain clues to unlocking the resonance lock.

"Brother, I'll go look for the fragments of memory."

In order not to appear too useless, he volunteered to see if he could make a greater contribution.

However, just as the girl turned around, she heard a wail behind her.

……

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Chapter Eighty-Eight: The Golden Legend! A Second Encounter with the Age of Gods!

Qi Ji, full of anticipation, opened the treasure chest, only to find that inside was merely a mere blue-quality fragment.

what?

You asked how Sakiya unlocked the resonance lock?

Of course, it's because after Qi Ji activated "system view," he immediately saw the password clearly floating above the treasure chest.

A simple combination lock is no challenge for him at all!

It's just a bit of a pity about the final result...

Saki couldn't help but glance at his own smelly hands.

There was even a faint suspicion that the misfortune wasn't directed at the world, but at oneself.

Next treasure chest, let's try controlling the variables.

With that thought in mind, Qi Ji did not waste any time.

He quickly cleaned up the battlefield, then immediately lifted Su Shi by the collar and headed straight for the next island.

Back on the ship, as they continued their journey, Saki took stock of the spoils.

This time, I obtained one blue-quality Frostline fragment, one green-quality Light and Shadowline fragment, and four other white-quality fragments.

Not a single book on the circuit has been revealed yet, but it doesn't matter anymore.

Anyway, Qi Ji hasn't awakened the Echo yet, so even if he gets the Circuit Book, he won't be able to use it for the time being.

Qi Ji immediately put the matter out of his mind and opened the enhancement interface with anticipation, dragging the blue frost fragment toward his echoing core phantom.

However, his Echo Cores were rather picky; he didn't even consider blue-quality ones.

The enhancement interface popped up a prompt again:

[Insufficient fragment quality!]

With a pained expression, Qi Ji could only reluctantly hand over the blue-quality fragment to Su Shi.

He suddenly felt that Su Shi's luck seemed a little too good.

After two waves of fragments, the highest quality fragments were actually exactly the right ones for her lineage.

I should have let her open that treasure chest earlier...

Faced with her brother's generosity once again, Su Shi was devastated and cried her eyes out!

This time, however, it was tears of emotion and tears of happiness.

"Brother, you're so kind..."

The corner of Qi Ji's mouth twitched beneath the mask, forcing out a pained laugh:

"If I can't be good to my own sister, who else can I be good to?"

As soon as the words were spoken, as if receiving a consolation prize, the compatibility of the [Thousand Faces] card increased once again.

Saki suddenly realized that if they continued to improve at this pace...

He might even unlock the first "Mirror Image's" real name soon.

So, although he hasn't been able to absorb a single fragment despite all his efforts, at least his strength is still improving.

Saki took the remaining unused fragments, rinsed them in seawater, and turned them into building materials, which he then fed to the small boat.

Miracle Lv1

[Required to upgrade to Lv2: 10/100]

Based on the experience bar, one piece of green building material provides the same amount of experience as three pieces of white building material.

not bad.

……

The next island.

Qi Ji still works in collaboration with Su Shi.

The two worked together more and more seamlessly. Su Shi used his clones to lure away a group of monsters, while Qi Ji was responsible for clearing out the remaining group.

The two of them quickly cleared the core area and stood in front of the treasure chest.

This time, Saki deliberately kept his distance from the treasure chest.

After telling Su Shi the password he saw from the "system perspective," he looked grave and sent Su Shi forward to open the box.

Su Shiyi stepped forward, placed his hand on the lock, and activated the ignition.

The light patterns on the treasure chest flowed, and with a "click," the lock opened.

The next moment, a golden beam of light shot into the sky and burst forth from the treasure chest.

Soaring straight into the sky!

It even briefly dispelled the thick fog above the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

"Brother! A legendary fragment dropped! A legendary fragment dropped!!!"

Su Shi was so happy he almost jumped for joy, his voice filled with unbelievable surprise.

She had previously thought that since her brother had only gotten a blue fragment, it was because they were on the edge of the Sea of ​​Consciousness, so the rewards in the treasure chests were not as good as those in deeper areas, and the highest they could get were only green or blue.

To everyone's surprise, she actually won the money on her very first try!

However, Saki's joy at the sight before him lasted only a moment.

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he raised an eyebrow and became wary!

He had seen it in a book—

When an Echoing Fragment of gold quality or higher is created, it will unleash a powerful beam of light.

The beam of light pierced through the thick fog, easily attracting other echoers in the vicinity!

"Oh no! Run!!!"

Qi Ji immediately rushed to the treasure chest, and without even looking at it, scooped up the fragment that emitted a soft golden light and stuffed it into his pocket.

Then, grabbing the still somewhat dazed Su Shi by the back of her collar, she ran wildly toward the shore where the small boat was moored!

By the time they scrambled back onto the small boat, Qi Ji had already spotted several prominent red dots on the system's map, rapidly approaching their location from different directions!

The closest one is even nearby!

Clearly, these were other echoers who had seen the golden beam of light.

It's important to know that the Echoers who appear in the Sea of ​​Consciousness are basically at least Tier 3!

Qi Ji dared not delay and immediately urged the small boat to speed away in the direction of the evacuation point marked on the map.

……

Not far from the brother and sister.

A large white dog with a magnificent coat and a size comparable to a calf was paddling its four legs at an incredible speed across the sea of ​​consciousness, splashing up large sprays of water.

On its broad back, Kamishiro Seiya sat leisurely, gazing at the golden pillar of light so close at hand, a grin spreading across his face:

"I'm lucky. I didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain today when I came to the Sea of ​​Consciousness."

The big dog beneath him twitched its nose, then suddenly turned its head and barked several times at Shindai Kiyoshi on its back.

Upon hearing this, Shindai Seien was stunned.

"What? You mean those two Echoers who obtained the legendary fragments, their spiritual fluctuations... one is at the second tier, and the other isn't even at the second tier?"

He looked at the large white figure beneath him in disbelief, confirming the sight again and again.

After receiving a resounding "woof" of affirmation from Baymax, the astonishment on Shindai Seiyan's face instantly transformed into a rather ferocious smile:

"Ha! Since when has the Sea of ​​Consciousness become a place that even second-level kids can come to for picnics?"

It seems I'm destined to have this fragment of legend with me!

He licked his lips, a greedy glint in his eyes.

"I wonder if it's related to the spiritual spectrum..."

Of course, it would be best for Shindai Seien, but it doesn't matter if it's not.

Even if a legendary fragment is only used as a building material, it greatly enhances the strength of an Echoer.

Shindai Seiyan was not worried that the other party would absorb the fragment in the next moment.

Because the fragments of echoes of legend and higher quality contain an excessively large and complex imprint of consciousness.

Only by utilizing the special rules of the "evacuation point" and taking advantage of the impact of the transition between the two worlds at the moment the spirit returns to reality can the fragments be safely incorporated into one's core consciousness.

As the golden pillar of light seemed to draw ever closer, Shindai Seiyan began to daydream.

However, the next moment——

"No! Dude!"

Was he seeing things?

Shindai Seien suddenly raised his hand and rubbed his eyes.

I even doubted that I was seeing things.

Why does it feel like that golden pillar of light in the distance isn't getting closer, but rather getting further and further away from him?

Kamishiro Seien couldn't sit still any longer and forcefully patted the large dog beneath him:

"Big White! Now is not the time to slack off! Keep it up! After we finish this job, I'll do as many belly dances as you want when we get back!"

Shindai Seien thought that Daibai hadn't used his full strength.

However, Big White let out a pitiful "whimper," its paws practically flailing with fury!

But the golden beam of light kept getting further and further away...

When Shindai Seien learned the truth, he was utterly shocked.

"Are you kidding me! To swim at this speed in the Sea of ​​Consciousness, you call that second-order?"

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