What is 'Symbiosis'?
For most Star Children, this was a difficult question. However, Tendo had the answer in his heart long before he acquired his Star Origin.
After all, 'Symbiosis' is simply the complete 'coexistence and fusion' of the powers of the 'Star Core' and the 'Star Origin'.
The special transformation of a person like Liu Ma, with the upper body of an 'ox' and the lower body of a 'horse', is a very basic form of Symbiosis.
Another example is Chen Xing, who can transform her 'Crimson Lotus Karmic Fire' into a 'Blood Flame', and then convert the 'Blood Flame' into 'blood' to replenish her own body. This allows her to restore her 'vitality' just by consuming her 'Star Energy', an exaggerated level of self-healing.
In a sense, as long as Chen Xing's Star Energy isn't depleted and she isn't hit in a vital spot, limb regeneration is a simple, everyday task for her.
If that's the case, then what is Tendo's 'Symbiosis'?
The answer is simple: 'Star Energy' with the 'Vector Control' trait.
Not long after acquiring Vector Control, Tendo perfectly fused this Star Origin ability with his Star Eclipse Eye's absolute 'Star Energy Observation' and 'Star Energy Intervention'. This fundamentally transformed his Star Energy.
On the surface, his Symbiosis only enhances his 'Star Energy Circulation Speed' and 'Star Energy Usage Efficiency'.
But when these two enhancements are layered on top of Tendo's luxurious 'six S+' attribute panel...
The result is terrifying!
He doesn't need complex maneuvers or techniques. The basic attribute suppression alone is enough to crush opponents of the same rank, and even many who are a higher rank than him.
We generally refer to such a person as a "stat monster."
"Let's play a game."
To the surprise of the dimensional viewers, Tendo suddenly held up three fingers toward Bai Kong in the distance.
"Three moves. If you can take just three of my moves, I won't force you to leave. Instead, I'll help you take over Xiao Kong's body and set you completely free. What do you say?"
Huh?
Chen Kong was dumbfounded. Wait, bro, you can play a game, but why am I the one who has to pay the price if you lose?
In response, Tendo gave him a confident eyebrow raise, his expression as if to say, 'Don't worry, bro's got this. We're gonna win.'
Without giving Chen Kong, the party involved, any room to refuse, Bai Kong in the distance immediately answered, "Deal. Because I can handle not just three moves, but thirty, or even three hundred."
"Straightforward!"
The two of them, in perfect sync, left the bewildered Chen Kong behind and struck up a private deal where he was the only one who would get hurt.
The dimensional viewers found the outcome both funny and sad.
'Jail Kong: It's a gamble between two people, but why am I the only one who gets hurt?'
'Three again. I've suddenly realized these Star Children seem to be obsessed with the number three.'
'Damn it, the memory of the final exam is still haunting me.'
With the wager officially set, Tendo put his hands in his pockets, and his figure instantly vanished.
The next second, he appeared directly above Bai Kong's head.
"First move."
Without any fancy techniques, Tendo simply kicked at the Bai Kong in front of him.
But this seemingly ordinary kick let out a piercing howl that tore through the air.
Boom!
The moment the Black Flash erupted, Bai Kong held his Black Star sword to his side, taking Tendo's heavy kick head-on.
But in just an instant, Bai Kong's expression changed.
The Black Star sword in front of him, which had been kicked, visibly bent and deformed.
At the same time, the terrifying force of Tendo's kick pressed down on the Black Star, transferring to his body and sending him flying backward, his entire body's blood and qi churning.
There was no room for Bai Kong to catch his breath.
As his body flew back, Tendo instantly teleported above his head again and said with a light laugh, "Second move."
A leg axe came crashing down.
With the blessing of Black Flash, Tendo's seemingly simple martial arts move caused Bai Kong to suffer a major loss.
The Black Star, which he had held up to block Tendo's second move, was not only bent into a shrimp-like shape along with his body but also showed clear cracks on the blade.
Boom!
Bai Kong's body crashed into the water, splashing up a huge jet of water over ten meters high.
Strangely, after throwing these two kicks, Tendo simply 'stood' in mid-air and didn't continue his attack.
He had a look of great interest, as if waiting for something fun to happen.
Soon, the dimensional viewers understood exactly what Tendo was waiting for.
When the surrounding water settled, a humanoid monster appeared before everyone. The left half of its body was covered in a skeleton, and a broken, white bone horn grew from its forehead.
This person was none other than Bai Kong, who had been nearly kicked to death by Tendo's two blows.
Bai Kong looked up at Tendo and said in a gloomy tone, "Tendo, I admit you are strong. But if I'm not mistaken, the current you is being driven entirely by Chen Kong's Star Energy, right?"
"After all, in a sense, what's supporting the existence of this projection of you is his Idealist Star Origin."
"Don't try to fool me. Because that useless Chen Kong and I can both feel the changes in this body, including—his rapidly decreasing Star Energy."
In response, Tendo shrugged nonchalantly, his tone casual.
"So what? It's enough to fix you up."
Hearing this, Bai Kong burst into laughter.
A moment later, he looked up at Tendo, who was standing in the air, his eyes filled with ferocity.
"Two of the three moves have passed. I don't believe I can't take your last move!"
Looking at the confident Bai Kong, Tendo smiled.
But this smile immediately made a strong sense of unease rise in Bai Kong's heart.
Something's not right. I feel like I've overlooked something. But what could it be?
Bai Kong's mind raced, trying to grasp the fatal detail he had missed.
Not long after, Bai Kong's expression changed dramatically. He looked at Tendo in disbelief, having clearly found the 'answer'.
"Oh? It seems you've finally figured it out."
The corner of Tendo's mouth lifted slightly as he said with emotion, "Yes. The current me may seem like a memory projection from six years ago, but in reality, I have one more thing than the me from six years ago."
Hearing Tendo's words, Bai Kong's expression became incredibly ugly. He had clearly understood the root of everything.
Ignoring Bai Kong's silence, Tendo looked up at the brilliant starry sky and spoke to himself. "...And that thing is the special power known as 'Idealist'."
As Tendo spoke, a meteor that blocked out the sky slowly tore through the curtain of the stars and appeared before everyone.
"Look closely, Kong. This is how a true Idealist is used."
"After all, the inner meaning of idealism is—infinity!"
Bai Kong was so suppressed by the pressure of the falling meteor that he could barely move his limbs.
Tendo laughed lightly and said, "Come, Bai Kong, let me see what you'll use to block this wild 'fantasy' of mine."
With that, the meteor that blotted out the sky, carrying a world-destroying momentum, slammed down toward Bai Kong!