You defeated the Heart of the Tower. But the stairs keep going.
Welcome to the ENDLESS ASCENT: every floor harder than the last.
1. Read. Each turn the enemy shows its intent above its head (sometimes hidden as ???). You draw a hand of cards.
2. Counter. Play one card (click, or keys 1-5). The matchup decides who connects. Cards show WINS / LOSES against the visible intent.
3. Time it. When a ring closes, press SPACE or tap. Attacking: PERFECT = +50% damage. Defending: a perfect press while guarding is a PARRY (no damage + counter); without guard it braces for half damage.
Ki fills as you fight. Signature cards cost ki; at 100 ki a SUPER appears. Hitting on consecutive turns builds a CHAIN; landing hits pushes MOMENTUM your way (bonus damage).
Guardians wait every 10th floor, each with its own rules. Blessings every 3 floors. Beat a Guardian to save a checkpoint.