Chapter 862: Reflection on the Moon

A faint smile spread across Ye Qiyan's face. "Those who want to get their hands on me are already more than enough."

One hand held a gun, the other a card, while the Ring of Evil and Ring of Calamity behind him spun wildly.

"But I belong only to myself."

The Colorless Will burst into laughter.

"Excellent! I like this side of you! Ye Qiyan, I will make you submit willingly!"

The Colorless Will launched its attack first.

Its form flickered, and in an instant, it appeared directly above Ye Qiyan's head.

Fading power flowed along its razor-sharp claws. If they so much as grazed him, he would lose all color in the blink of an eye.

Yet Ye Qiyan did not dodge.

The Wandering Star Holy Sigil exploded outward in the instant before the attack landed.

The fading power on those claws clashed with the golden-red radiance of the Holy Sigil, and the savage force unleashed by their collision blasted outward.

The distant fading monsters were hurled far into the air.

Lisette, who had been single-handedly finishing off a second fading Apostle under the stunned gaze of a Golden Tribe woman, cast a worried look in his direction.

Then, amid the dust and smoke, a beam of black-and-white radiance shot toward the sky.

At the very peak of this power, the Colorless Will crossed its arms—likewise refusing to dodge.

[Full Enchantment · Explosive Armor-Piercing Rounds]

As the smoke cleared, Ye Qiyan's figure reappeared.

The black cloak on his upper body had been burned to ash by the searing pure-white light.

Excitement burned in his eyes as well.

He could feel the enhancement pouring into him through that [Dream Trace] within this world already on the brink of the End.

At this moment, the [Overcomer]'s power amplification had reached an utterly terrifying level.

Even the light fragments spewing from the Celestial Comet Drive had shifted from red to golden-red.

Ye Qiyan transformed into a streak of light, Black Ebony and White Night unleashing a relentless barrage against the Colorless Will.

He paid no heed to the drain on his Spirit or Stamina.

Because of that [Dream Trace], the consumption of [Trickster Play Sword × Champion Stance] was completely waived.

The Stamina required by Champion Stance was shouldered entirely by this unreasonable dream.

He didn't need to worry about any expenditure at all.

Not only that, but [Overdrive Command], empowered by the Dream Trace's power, was simultaneously strengthening all of Ye Qiyan's mechanical lifeforms.

The Hunt, Eve, Augustine, Lancelot, Scoundrel, Bedivere—even the most ordinary Endless Mech unit.

Every single one of them gained the [Absolute Supreme] prefix in that instant. Even if it was only temporary, even if this prefix granted by [Overdrive Command] could only amplify a single power.

But that was enough.

The Hunt fired Transcend Warhead after Transcend Warhead, each black hole wrestling color away from the fading End.

Eve's speed was so great that no one could track her, and the Eternal Cutter, empowered by Star Chaser, shifted into long-blade form, carving through every enemy at will.

Augustine's immense body parameters soared to their absolute limit, and his shattered Flame Spear blazed with new radiance once more.

Nor was it just them.

Thanks to the Exclusive Module [Evil Machine Descending Soul].

All enhancements to machinery applied equally to the [Demons].

The Raven Duo, the Decisive mech, Gluttony... even the Sky-Resonant Thunder Eagle, Frost Sky White Bear, and Nefeti—beings that merely carried the concept of [Evil]—all received the [Absolute Supreme] prefix as well.

At this moment, aside from Lisette and Red Tears.

The combat power of Ye Qiyan's entire legion had reached heights never seen before.

Even more than that.

His Train.

That's right.

Ye Qiyan had handed control of the Train over to the [Imaginary Number Mechanic Snake].

That little black serpent was itself a type of machine.

Its Absolute Supreme ability allowed the Train to continuously traverse imaginary-number space, appearing at will or re-entering at any moment.

Ultra! Super! The Imminent Demise Drill combined with all of the Train Armament, rampaging across the battlefield like a terrifying colossal beast.

"Your subordinates aren't bad."

The Colorless Will blocked every single attack.

"Not 'not bad.' They're exceptional."

Ye Qiyan stated the fact plainly.

The golden-red Wandering Star Holy Sigil on his back continuously absorbed power from that Dream Trace.

Engraved Tears, Moon Veil, Deceitful Play, Gears.

Four blades transformed into a single-sided pair of wings.

Weapon switch: Moon Veil replaced White Night.

Inside the Storage Unit, [Five Moon] resonated with [Disaster Card · Eternal Night Moon Stillness].

The Dream Eater at the pommel's end thrived within this [Dream Trace] like a fish in water.

Dreamlike visions materialized all around.

Ye Qiyan's figure suddenly vanished.

The Colorless Will located his position in an instant.

At the very center of the moon, his black hair—lengthened by Overcomer—rose on its own without any wind.

Moon and blade intersected.

Even the Colorless Will was affected in that fleeting moment.

"The moon in the wasteland? No! This is—"

It saw the moon falling.

But it wasn't the moon at all—it was a full-moon sword radiance descending from the heavens.

"Interesting!"

Still, it refused to dodge.

As a pinnacle Will among the Wasteland Species, facing a human who dared raise a blade against one stronger than himself, its pride would not permit evasion.

Fading power surged forth, forming a great bow with the string drawn taut, loosing a counterattack against that moon!

The two forces collided.

And hung suspended in midair, locked in deadlock.

The radiance of [Five Moon] blazed ever brighter.

At this very moment.

Every Train Conductor in the Wasteland raised their heads to the sky.

Upon that moon, which had never once changed in all its existence, two figures now appeared.

Their silhouettes were indistinct, but one could make out a familiar long blade in hand.

And behind it, that madly roaring golden-red radiance!

Someone, stunned, pulled out a Bounty Notice.

"Shushu! Holy crap, that sword! That sword is Boss-man Altos's Moon Veil!?"

"No way! Boss-man, it really is him!"

Someone woke from a dream, rubbed their eyes, and stared at the scene above with delight.

"I can't see the rings of the Card Sequence, but this is definitely Bro Ye, hehe~ The power of the Eternal Moon? If that's the case... maybe we can find that world directly?"

Someone's expression darkened, and they immediately opened their system interface, biting their lip as they stared at the "unable to connect" prompt.

"Sister Nun, is that big brother up there?"

"Mmm..."

"Will he win?"

"He will. Because he's the one who freed me."

"And what if—?"

"He won't lose, Tina~ I can find him. As long as he needs me."

Still others offered silent blessings from the bottom of their hearts.

"Brother Ye, I don't know who your opponent is, but you have to win! I still want to buy good stuff from you!"

And there was also a petite girl who had just returned to the city—an ally of that figure in the moon—who immediately boarded a Train into the Wasteland upon hearing the news.

"Ye Qiyan... no mistake about it. Hmph, he's my Judge after all. Mm... if he's about to lose, I'll just head over directly."

Nor was that all.

At this moment, every large screen in every city had, almost by unspoken agreement, chosen to livestream all of this.

Back in the city, Shen Yuan puffed out her cheeks, her face full of discontent.

"Hey, what does that Colorless guy think he's doing!? How dare he lay a hand on my figure! I'm going to go take him out right now!"

Mo Shi cast her a dismissive sidelong glance, and Shen Yuan immediately shut her mouth.

"You think you could win?"

"I-I... probably..."

"Just watch carefully."

"Oh..."

Ye Qiyan had no idea.

Upon the moon, that faint, blurry reflection—where only Moon Veil could barely be discerned, carrying no sound and no manifestation of any other power—was being watched by every living being in the Wasteland.