Esper X Family – Chapter 454 – I’m Full

Arrogance!

Upon hearing Jiang Huashen’s declaration, all the onlookers could feel was an arrogance that knew no bounds.

Holy crap, how dare he say something like that?

Had he not seen that even many S-rank Espers from the Countermeasures Bureau had been effortlessly defeated?

If even S-rank Espers were reduced to mere speed bumps, what chance did anyone below S-rank have?

Did he truly possess a trump card capable of ending the fight in a single move?

On the battlefield.

The Memory Spirit seemed to understand Jiang Huashen’s request, and, without any hesitation, granted his wish.

In an instant, the Memory Spirit’s form erupted with a dazzling white light, its mental power carrying forth a colossal torrent of information.

No one untouched by this mental force could possibly imagine the sheer weight and profundity of this data.

Jiang Huashen alone enjoyed this treasure trove of information.

The man with short ponytail froze on the spot, as if his brain had been struck by the most terrifying impact imaginable.

It was the precious imagery etched into the Memory Spirit’s very being over countless years, every memory holding immense significance.

The rise and fall of civilizations, the bioship’s voyages, the struggles and downfalls of innumerable lives… For Jiang Huashen, it was an unprecedented experience!

Normally, any Esper attacked by such a torrent of information would have their brain fried to a crisp.

But Jiang Huashen’s ability was the most creative among the Innate Sequences.

In just one second, a faint wisp of color seeped from the back of Jiang Huashen’s head.

The next moment, that wisp of color erupted like a bursting dam!

BOOM!!!

Reaԁ oո ΚаtReaԁiոɡСаfе

Vast quantities of color were hurled into the sky, forming countless exquisite and dazzling images!

Releasing the pressure!

Jiang Huashen’s ability expelled the information flooding his mind in the form of paintings.

The mass of colors coalesced autonomously, creating one artistic scene after another.

The birth and annihilation of civilizations, life-and-death battles of mighty warriors, the death of stars, and a plethora of cosmic wonders!

The onlookers were rendered speechless by the sight.

“Heavens…”

“I kneel.”

“Is this something I get to see for free?”

No one could’ve anticipated this turn of events.

Even Ye Yao was somewhat surprised.

“So the ability can be used like that? Old Jiang really ate his fill.”

Logically, not just anyone could withstand the Memory Spirit’s immense volume of information.

Even if Lou Wei had come, he would likely have been one-hit-killed upon contact.

Yet, Jiang Huashen had actually managed to swallow all that information.

And at the same speed, he ejected it from his mind in the form of paintings.

Simply put, he performed a recording and a detoxification process.

Ye Yao could scarcely imagine how much inspiration Jiang Huashen had gleaned from this!

The next second, she received a system notification.

【Jiang Huashen has entered a new realm. Reward: 5 attribute points】

Reаԁ oո KаtRеαԁіnɡСαfе

【Unallocated attribute points: 175】

“Eh? Old Jiang reached S-rank? He broke through at a time like this? That impressive?”

Ye Yao voiced her surprise.

There was no doubt that Jiang Huashen had ascended to S-rank under this immense informational onslaught!

He had achieved the classic “breakthrough in battle” often seen with novel protagonists!

However, the stats of someone fresh into S-rank probably weren’t quite enough.

Ye Yao strongly suspected that Jiang Huashen had sought out the Memory Spirit solely for inspiration, with no real plan for defeating it.

He was probably about to get a taste of being steamrolled.

If Jiang Huashen truly needed the power of “Encouragement” to cheat his way out, Ye Yao would have no choice but to rank him even lower than Xia Lian in the weakling tier.

Just then, Jiang Huashen’s body ceased its ejection of vibrant colors.

The sky was no longer a clear azure but was instead obscured by a breathtaking canopy of painted imagery.

Jiang Huashen straightened up, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.

“Thank you, I’ve had my fill.”

Bliss. Pure bliss.

This inspiration that struck straight at the soul, this utterly novel experience, it filled Jiang Huashen with ecstasy!

How he wished he could lock the Memory Spirit away as his personal inspiration reservoir, pulling it out for a whiff whenever he hit a creative block.

Unfortunately, with so many eyes on him, he couldn’t do that just yet, lest he be branded a traitor to humanity.

Although he cared little for public opinion, if a certain white-haired loli were to become displeased, his fortunes would surely take a downturn.

“In gratitude for the boundless inspiration you’ve given me, allow me to repay you with a grand gift.”

Rеaⅾ οո ΚatRеаdinɡCαfе

Jiang Huashen grasped a paintbrush, and with a casual flick, a torrent of ink and wash poured forth. In mere moments, it enveloped both himself and the Memory Spirit.

Both figures vanished.

All that remained was a single luminous scroll suspended in the air.

Immediately after.

A tiny All-Knowing Demon Eye slipped into the scroll, continuing to broadcast the scene to the crowd.

【Prepared Warrior: Jiang Huashen

Race: Human

Identity: Sequence Zero Member

A warrior who broke through in battle, a rare organism capable of withstanding the Memory Spirit’s information assault unscathed. His confidence seems to have intensified further.】

The audience saw a completely new setting.

Gone were the ruins of ravaged cities; in their place lay an idyllic scene of verdant hills and clear waters.

This was a landscape painting Jiang Huashen had created during his travels, appearing so lifelike that one felt transported within it.

He had manifested it using his ability. Within the painting one could experience a perfectly replicated reenactment of any scene.

Moreover, those who entered the painting could sense the artist’s emotions at the time of its creation.

At the very least, when he painted this landscape, Jiang Huashen had felt joy.

But this hardly qualified as a “grand gift”.

Ye Yao was curious to see what trump card Old Jiang had prepared.

This would determine whether Jiang Huashen could secure a place in future power-scaling debates!

Otherwise, he would be considered worse than a weakling.

The Memory Spirit appeared to be recording its surroundings, its form flickering with traces of green hills and clear streams.

Rеαԁ оn KαtRеaԁіnɡСаfе

Yet, compared to the scenes it had already recorded, this hardly warranted a place in its Hall of Memory.

Finally, it transmitted its thoughts through mental power.

“Show me everything you have recorded.”

The very purpose of the Memory Spirit’s race was to record all manner of events to enrich its own recollections.

It hadn’t followed the bioship for the thrill of battle, but to witness every meaningful sight.

Wherever it went, the Memory Spirit would record everything and seal it within its body.

Even worthless scenes were acceptable. The Memory Spirit’s storage capacity was virtually infinite.

Sometimes, it would even actively unleash vast amounts of junk data to lock down opponents.

Now, the Memory Spirit realized that the human before it was far from ordinary.

If he could reproduce the information poured into his mind in the form of art…

Then surely he could also recreate past events with perfect fidelity.

Ignoring the formalities of the conscription ceremony, the Memory Spirit made its demand of Jiang Huashen.

This was its instinct. It would never let such an opportunity slip by.

This Bluestar was a wondrous place, far more vibrant and alive than many worlds it had witnessed.

The Memory Spirit yearned to know everything that had transpired on this planet.

At this, Jiang Huashen’s lips curled into a grin.

“Very well. Allow me to show you my magnum opus.”

Author Note

How can the weather be so hot? I have to keep the electric fan on all night until I wake up.

Text: Normal body temperature, abnormal mentality