Ignoring the tragic farewell which was riddled with complaints, and without giving anyone further opportunity to complain, the scene seamlessly transitioned into the next section, which was the title's single-goal match—the first node world.
As soon as this world came into view, the man with the "Wei" face from earlier was seen awkwardly dancing with his muscles.
Already grumbling beyond words, Tesla watched the awkwardly dancing Dawei with a twitching eye while simultaneously complaining about the inexplicable background music.
"This music is so enchanting."
Not only was the music enchanting, but Dawei's awkward dancing was also enchanting, making it almost unbearable to watch.
Everyone agreed on this point, nodding their heads repeatedly.
The next moment, while Dawei was awkwardly dancing... a sudden bolt of lightning struck the sturdy Dawei directly in the crotch, transforming him into an electric chicken. This sent a chill down Welt's spine.
The moment the sturdy Dawei, now an electric chicken, felt the shock, he scrambled away, his speed rivaling Usain Bolt.
Of course, Tesla, the center of the sarcasm, was shocked to see the muscle suit that the sturdy Dawei hastily discarded after his escape. She helplessly grumbled, "Oh my god, it's fake!"
The next moment, a blue ball of electricity appeared out of nowhere where Dawei had discarded his muscle suit.
After the blue light faded, a figure appeared, pressing against the ground, collapsing it. Her overall appearance was incredibly tough, very muscular... Kiana?!
Kiana saw herself so buff, causing her already mature character suddenly lost her composure.
Oh my god, I'm a reserved lady! A lady! Not some tough musclewoman!
A surge of rage surged within her, but her maturity kept it to herself. If she had seen this thing before, she would have certainly cursed.
Thankfully, the next moment, the incredibly tough Kiana in the video noticed something was amiss. She glanced down, quickly ripped off her muscle suit, and threw it to the ground.
This made the viewer Kiana breathe a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, it was just a fake. If that version of herself was really keen on wearing that muscle suit, she would have been overwhelmed.
In the video, after Kiana removed the muscle suit, the leg rings around her thighs reacted slightly.
A sudden signal light lit up, and a mission screen similar to an online game popped up.
[Mission Objective]
[Table Tennis Tournament]
[Win three matches!]
A very simple request appeared on the screen.
Although she was a little confused, seeing that it was now on point rather than the bizarre and tragic plotline from before, at least there was nothing much to say.
However, upon seeing the task, Tesla couldn't help but exclaim, "Tsk, it's table tennis?!"
She had thought of badminton, tennis, and volleyball, but she had never expected table tennis to be the only one.
Okay, table tennis is table tennis.
At least it was normal, although Tesla still found it a little strange that table tennis involved a two-in-ona in a team.
Badminton, tennis, things like volleyball can be played in doubles, so even if the answer to the question involves a two-on-one, while a bit shameless, it fits the nonsensical nature.
As for table tennis… after all, it's just one small field. Isn't playing in pairs too shameless? It's already crowded!
Confused, Tesla looked at Kiana in the video and turned to look nearby.
At a long table tennis table...
Fu Hua, the twins, Otto, Bronya...
"Hey, isn't that Bronya's Herrscher form?!"
Seeing Bronya in her Herrscher form, Tesla suddenly felt uneasy.
"You're playing table tennis in Herrscher form? What are you trying to do?!"
Amid Tesla's constant complaints, the decisive match began.
With Otto as the referee, the first match between the Pink and Blue Twins and Kiana began.
Looking at the Pink and Blue Twins, ready to go, Tesla's eyes bulged out, and the others covered their faces with their palms
Why would a table tennis match involve two-person teams?
Initially, they had no idea what was going on, but looking at the two sisters in the video where ons was using the other as a paddle.
Alright, everyone looked convinced!
Trying to find logic in such an obviously hilarious video is downright foolish.
After realizing this, everyone even ignored the questionable use of a person as a paddle, whether it was effective or not.
Ready to strike, Kiana swung and smashed the ping-pong ball.
The ball hit Rozaliya and bounced back instantly.
Ignoring Liliya's waving of Rozaliya's slashing grass, the two engaged in a fierce duel.
Because the duel seemed a bit long, even the video was fast-forwarded.
After Kiana gasped for breath, she finally gave it her all, stomping on the ground and then smashing the ball back with all her might!
For a moment, it was unclear whether the ball had flown, but the referee Otto definitely was struck by them, sending him flying.
He struck Rozaliya's head, then took a racket powered by a Kaslana's strength, causing him to headbutt and lodged himself in the nearby wall.
Although a bit sloppy, Tesla clapped her hands and cheered upon seeing this while incredibly excited.
Einstein's expression remained calm, but the flicker in her eyes revealed her joy as well.
Only Welt, not one to cheer for others' misfortune, watched calmly and lowered his applause.
St. Freya, on her part, also seemed delighted to see Otto's misfortune.
In the film, Otto's misfortune also led to Kiana's victory, preventing Liliya from catching the ping-pong ball.
Amidst Otto's reluctance, with a bump on his head, Kiana won the first match.
The second victory followed shortly thereafter.
The two players in the match were Bronya and Kiana.
Bronya who watched the video curled her lips and glanced at Kiana.
As if aware, Kiana's eyes met hers, and sparks flew.
Although she has matured, that doesn't mean she's lost her competitive spirit.
Even from a friend, Victory won't be easily handed over!
Invisible smoke filled the air.
The Herrschers Bronya and Kiana in the video instantly began to fight.
At first, their movements were agile, but lackluster.
But then, at a certain moment, Bronya's eyes widened, the gray in her pupils transforming into the color of the Herrscher. The gears representing the Herrscher of Reason began to spin.
The appearance of this symbol signaled the activation of the Herrscher of Reason's power.
As Bronya folded her arms calmly, several ping-pong paddles and ping-pong balls were constructed.
"Come on."
"As expected."
Tesla's expression was predictable. She sensed something was amiss the moment she saw Bronya fighting in her Herrscher form.
As the current Herrscher of Reason, Welt's mouth twitched as he watched his successor resort to such despicable behavior as using the Herrscher's power in a table tennis match. He didn't know what to say.
Kiana in the Q&A space naturally glared at Bronya.
"Bronya, you're using Herrscher power in a table tennis match! You're cheating!"
Bronya was naturally unmoved by this, not even feeling ashamed. Since the Herrscher's power was within her, she should use it. She had no problem abusing it within reasonable limits.
And it wasn't her who was doing this, but the Bronya in the video.
What does the cheating Herrscher Bronya have to do with me, ordinary Bronya?
Despite her expressionless expression, Bronya was still delighted as she watched her Herrscher self display her might, feeling immensely happy.
As Kiana watched the video with gritted teeth, the Kiana in the video seemed frightened by this shameless maneuver, a bit panicked by the sheer number of ping-pong balls.
But the next moment, she gritted her teeth and glared fiercely.
One of her eyes was tinted gold. Although it lacked the markings of the Herrscher of the Void, she had nonetheless activated the power of the Void.
Instantly, a cluster of imaginary voids materialized from the sky.
Kiana, watching the video, smiled.
It's just Herrscher power, isn't it? I have it too!
Ha, it seems like everyone is a Herrscher these days.
"Tsk!"
Bronya's face remained expressionless, yet she remained unfazed by Kiana's wielding of the Herrscher power.
Humph, even Herrschers have their differences.
How could idiot Kiana's Herrscher power possibly rival Bronya's?
Bronya was confident in her mastery of the Herrscher power, even though she was still a complete novice at it.
The others stared in amazement at the two Herrschers in the video, who were using their power to play table tennis, completely unproductive.
Hey, hey, hey, if you two use the Herrscher power like that, someone's going to cry!
The situation in the video gradually shifted.
Bronya's confidence was gradually becoming reality.
Compared to the seemingly effortless Herrscher Bronya, Kiana was repeatedly forced back by the fierce attacks, falling into a disadvantage.
Otto was constantly being persecuted in this confrontation, like a ping-pong ball being tossed around, he was constantly being hit by the hail of ping pong balls nonstop.
At one point, a ping-pong ball escaped the imaginary space and broke through Kiana's defenses.
"I win!"
Bronya, watching the video, and Bronya in the video shared the same thoughts at this moment. But, of course, that was impossible.
Although the sudden attack of the ping-pong ball did surprise Kiana, she didn't give up. Instead, upon seeing the ball, she instantly came up with a brilliant idea and pulled out a pen.
With incredible speed, Kiana's pen landed on the Ping-Pong Ball.
Then, the next moment, she smashed the meticulously crafted ping-pong ball, a true treasure against Bronya.
Bronya in the Q&A space looked at her with disdain.
She didn't know what this idiot Kiana did, but so many ping-pong balls couldn't break through her defense, and Kiana expect to win with just this one?!
The Herrscher Bronya thought the same thing. She calmly manipulated the ping-pong ball, preparing to hit it back.
But the next moment, a sudden change occurred.
Because the ping-pong ball bore Seele's smiling image.
Seeing this, Bronya's ping-pong paddle, constructed with the power of the Herrscher, instantly vanished, and she grasped the ball with precision.
With this honey trap, Kiana successfully secured victory.
The battered and bruised Otto announced winner of the second match.
In the Q&A space, Bronya was instantly grumpy by Kiana's victory. She looked at Kiana like she was trash.
"Hey, hey, hey, you're too despicable!"
Understanding this, Kiana naturally glared with disdain.
"You cheated with the power of the Herrscher, and you have the nerve to call me despicable?!"
And how could this be considered despicable?!
Do you know how to talk? This is clearly a clever technique!
If you're unhappy, you can just ignore it.
Bronya was naturally speechless at this, then gnashed her teeth.
You've already brought Seele out, how could I possibly not fall for it?
Even if it wasn't the Herrscher Bronya in the video, it would be impossible for her to resist Seele's attack just now!
"Alright, alright," Fu Hua spoke, acting as a peacemaker for the two players who were somewhat on edge.
Coincidentally, the third match was between Kiana and Fu Hua.
Fu Hua looked at herself in the video, feeling remarkably calm. She felt she was still quite normal, and it was impossible for her to resort to trickery like the previous two players.
Of course, she certainly didn't.
Compared to the previous two players, Kiana and Fu Hua's match pace was extremely slow, even giving off a beginner's vibe.
But...
Seeing the loud "bang" and the seemingly overwhelming power of Fu Hua's swing, everyone was horrified.
Hey, hey, hey, you're not normal at all!
When others play, wasting a penalty kick is already excessive.
Playing against you is clearly just wasting time!
Although terrified by the incredibly powerful ball, Tesla, like Otto's enemy, was also eagerly anticipating it to hit Otto in the face just like it did before.
Fu Hua looked at the exaggerated Fu Hua in the screen. She curled her lips. She was a little different than expected, but at least it wasn't like the two previous ones... was that still acceptable?
Each of Fu Hua's powerful balls required Kiana to desperately catch them.
And after Kiana caught ball after ball, Fu Hua appear to finally lose her patience.
As Fu Hua watched the video, a strong sense of foreboding became true.
The Fu Hua in the video instantly had her clothes burst, transforming into the powerful big buffed muscular Shenzou warrior.
This wasn't the watered-down Kiana wearing a suit from before, but genuine muscular woman shaped like a man.
Seeing the bursting of her clothes, everyone was horrified, and Fu Hua, the person involved, wore a somewhat reluctant expression.
At this level, it's still acceptable... What the hell!
Although she was pure and unselfish, that didn't mean she could accept transforming into a muscular monster!
In the midst of Fu Hua's fury, the muscular Fu Hua fiercely hit the ball.
"Whoosh!"
Einstein was instantly startled by the sound.
Hey, is this... a sonic boom?
You'll die. Getting hit by this ball will really kill you!
Amidst Einstein's inner roar, the ball smashed through half of the ping-pong table.
Based on this performance, Tesla roughly calculated the strength of the ball's additional force. After arriving at the result, her eyes drifted to the side.
...The force of this ball was definitely over a ton.
Thankfully, the collapse of the table reduced much of the ball's force.
But even so, Tesla's calculations indicated that the remaining force was enough to send anyone struck to their doom.
Kiana in the video was also terrified by the ball, her mouth unconsciously opening.
But because of her mission, she couldn't lose.
So, after coming to her senses, Kiana closed her eyes, not in a resigned embrace of death, but to recall something.
In the darkness, raindrops landed on the lake, creating ripples.
Fu Hua looked at the familiar meditation and twitched her lips.
Isn't this the Edge of Taixuan?
From her perspective, the level of enlightenment reached from the Edge of Taixuan was quite remarkable.
Watching Kiana transform tons of force into another projectile with Edge of Taixuan and hit it back was truly impressive.
But looking at that devilishly muscular Fu Hua, although reluctant, Fu Hua had to admit it was her own fault.
You hit me with my stuff...
Fu Hua expressed her disapproval.
Sure enough, the next moment, the ball that was held up on the table by the poised Fu Hua...
"Puff!"
Looking at the ping-pong ball piercing the earth, Fu Hua's saliva choked.
On the other side, Siegfried, crouching on the toilet playing with his phone, was struck directly behind his rear by the blow, right at the center too. A brilliant smile broke out of him. It must have been incredibly painful.
Welt offered a sympathetic look.
Fu Hua meanwhile was eliminated after hitting the ping-pong ball out of bounds.
At the announcement from the bruised Otto, Kiana joyfully won the third match, completing her leg ring mission!
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