Miko directly escalated the difficulty by two levels, leaving Archdale a bit bewildered.
If the previous base parameter was only in single digits, then raising it by two levels means the base parameter becomes in the hundreds. Moreover, apart from the data he had calculated earlier, other base parameters turned unknown, requiring re-calculation for each.
Stepping into the Illusion Realm again, Archdale finally realized that this time, he was facing an opponent who might be a terrifying being capable of crushing his intelligence.
The confidence he developed from a young age was profoundly shaken at this moment; for the first time since childhood, he doubted himself. "Who is behind this Illusion Array? Is their intelligence truly above mine?!"
The subtle changes in Archdale's facial expression did not escape the observation of Sea Emperor and the others.