Chapter 261: Sakura

Qianjie's roar came through the screen, full of grievance.

However, A Ge Lai Ya didn't even turn her head.

The wheelchair traced elegant pale‑gold lines across the sea, precisely evading all of Qianjie's ranged Flame bombardments and wind‑wave impacts, moving so calmly as if strolling in a backyard rather than in a life‑or‑death chase.

What raised Heimu's blood pressure even more was the status bar at the top of the screen: A Ge Lai Ya's Health Bar was still almost full, only a negligible sliver having been erased when Qianjie first erupted with an Artificial Collapse area attack.

And Qianjie's Health Bar, as his fury‑fueled power burned while he pursued, and the massive consumption of maintaining Flame in the seawater, was decreasing slowly yet steadily at a stable, far from optimistic rate.

"…Who would have thought that A Ge Lai Ya could even 'wheelchair drift on the sea'?"

Heimu couldn't help but raise a hand to his forehead, feeling his Repair Degree bar throb faintly (this time out of anger), "This speed, this mobility… Qianjie's power and burst are terrifying, but his endurance and environmental adaptability are completely countered in this situation. The speed gained from burning blood still can't keep up…"

She even considered whether to toss Beloberg's Creation Engine in, giving that slippery wheelchair girl a shot of "Heaven‑sent Justice".

But on second thought, given the ghost‑like speed and predictive ability A Ge Lai Ya displayed, the engine's punch likely hadn't even formed, and she would have already drifted herself and the wheelchair far beyond the sea, and could even use Golden Thread to give the engine a "full‑body acupuncture".

(Indeed, to deal with such a high‑speed, high‑mobility opponent, either use a wide‑range AOE coverage, or… you must be faster, delivering a One-hit Kill before she can react.)

WangShiLeTu·ZhongYangDaTing

The atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly subtle once Qianjie began chasing the wheelchair on the sea in a "marathon".

At first there was tension and anticipation, watching Qianjie erupt with an Artificial Collapse, his might shaking the heavens, and everyone felt the outcome would soon be clear.

Then came astonishment, seeing A Ge Lai Ya seated in the wheelchair begin to "cut through the waves" on the sea, effortlessly evading every attack.

Next was silence, watching Qianjie like an angry lion being toyed with, possessing the power to shred everything yet unable to even catch the opponent's exhaust, his Health Bar still steadily dropping.

Finally…

【Pado Felice: …Jie Ge, how about… we take a break? Swimming in the sea is quite exhausting… (quietly)】

【Mei Bi Wu Si: Interesting… this mode of movement, is it pure speed or does it exploit some trait? Worth studying… (licks lips)】

【Su: Qianjie's emotional fluctuations are extreme, further increasing consumption. His combat rhythm is completely controlled by the opponent.】

【Ailixiya: Oh dear~ this is troublesome. Qianjie seems completely countered. Miss A Ge Lai Ya is really… hidden talent~?】

【Kesi Mo: …Can't catch up.】

【Ge Lei Xiu: Red fire can't catch the Golden Thread… can't draw it.】

【Hua: Tactical choice was wrong. Shouldn't have been drawn into the opponent's rhythm from the start.】

【A Bo Ni Ya: This is… the causality of "speed". Qianjie, the defeat is sealed.】

【Wei Er Wei: Data recording complete! "High‑mobility unit countering power‑specialized unit" example, typical case +1! Next time when crafting gear for Qianjie, consider an environmental adaptation module!】

【Kevin: …Hmm.】

Even Golden Descendant's Xi Lian and Da Ti Bao were left staring in amazement.

Xi Lian covered her mouth, whispering, "Miss A Ge Lai Ya… she can run like that?"

Da Ti Bao blinked blankly, "A wheelchair… can be used as a speedboat?"

Na Ke Xia fell into thought: "The perception and prediction of Golden Thread, combined with the wheelchair's extreme mobility… turning flaws into a unique tactical system… indeed that woman."

In the end, the result was unsurprising.

When Qianjie's Health Bar finally hit zero after countless futile charges and raging burns, he let out a resentful roar, his massive body slowly half‑kneeling in the scorching sea, the crimson crystal light gradually dimming.

A Ge Lai Ya's wheelchair quietly stopped in the distance; she didn't even turn to "look" at the defeated opponent, merely smoothing the sea‑ruffled hem of her skirt.

【System Prompt: Qianjie "Persuasion" failed. Status resetting.】

Qianjie's figure vanished from the beach scene, teleported back to his private room in Le Tu to rest (and futile rage).

The hall was silent, save for Wei Er Wei's clacking on the Virtual Keyboard as she recorded data.

Na Ke Xia was the first to break the silence, beginning a tactical review: "The key lies in speed. A Ge Lai Ya's own speed is extremely high, and combined with Golden Thread's omnidirectional perception and prediction, it creates an almost absolute evasion advantage. Qianjie's power and burst may be enough for a One-hit Kill, but if they can't land, they're meaningless. Especially in the sea environment, it further weakens Qianjie's Flame advantage and amplifies his consumption."

Ailixiya clapped, her pink eyes sparkling: "So~ we need a Persuader who is not inferior to her in 'speed', and can even surpass Golden Thread's prediction!"

Everyone's gaze, unspoken in unison, fell upon a figure quietly seated in the corner.

Sakura-colored long hair, gray tranquil eyes, a pair of soft long Fox Ears atop her head.

Her posture was upright yet restrained, like a famed blade sheathed.

Sakura.

Sensing the gazes, Sakura lifted her gray eyes and calmly nodded.

She said little, but that calm and resolute aura already conveyed her stance.

"Miss Sakura's words… will definitely work!" Xi Lian clenched her little fist, full of confidence.

"Shana's seal represents ultimate speed and a flash decision," Kevin succinctly expressed approval.

"Miss Sakura, beware her Golden Thread; it's her eyes and ears."

Na Ke Xia reminded, "Don't let your movement trajectory be captured."

"It's yours, Sakura~!" Ailixiya offered an encouraging smile.

Sakura nodded again and stood up.

In her hand, somehow she now held the thin‑as‑ice great sword—"Imperial Spirit Blade·Cold Prison Ice Sky".

The blade, still sheathed, already exuded a sharp chill.

Golden Descendant's confinement field—Gloomy Beach

The scene restored to its original state.

Lead‑gray sky, darkly rolling seas, icy black sand beach.

Sakura stood quietly on the beach, barefoot feeling the wet cold grains of sand.

Her gaze locked onto the pale‑gold silhouette back‑facing her, facing the sea, seated in a wheelchair.

A Ge Lai Ya.

Sakura inhaled deeply, the salty, briny, icy air filling her chest, sharpening her focus.

In her gray eyes, all distractions faded, leaving only the sole "target" ahead and the single "blade" in her hand.

The bullet‑screen light display in the Le Tu Hall unfolded in the corner of her view, rows of encouraging words quickly scrolling by:

【Ailixiya: Ying, go for it! Let that elegant lady see the extreme speed of 'Shana'!】

【Hua: Make good use of the environment, Ying.】

【Wei Er Wei: A duel of blade and line! The speed sensor's reading will definitely max out!】

【Xi Lian: Miss Ying, please be careful!】【Da Ti Bao: Go for it!】

Ying's gaze quickly swept over the words, and she lightly nodded, counting as a response.

The system's cold prompt tone sounded:

【SecondRound program, preparing to start. Target: A Ge Lai Ya. 'Persuasion': Ying (Shana).】

The moment the sound fell—

Clang—!