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Chapter 245: A Strategic Retreat!
Chapter 245: A Strategic Retreat!
As Night City's strike shattered, his figure vanished from its original spot, only to reappear the next second at Lord Boros' side, his body enveloped in chaotic gales.
"Flash Smash—Bone Shatter!"
The direct punch that greeted him caused Lord Boros, who had just withstood Night City's strike head-on, to express a momentary look of surprise.
After dozens of exchanges with Night City, Boros had a good grasp of his opponent's abilities, but the speed Night City exhibited in this moment clearly surpassed his previous estimates.
"Crack———"
Night City's punch landed squarely on Lord Boros' chest, accompanied by a crisp cracking sound, and the white armor that covered Boros now had cracks from Night City's attack.
With a circular wave of sound sweeping behind him, Lord Boros' body suddenly shot upwards like a rocket, directly punched by Night City and sent flying at high speed, crashing through a nearby spaceship.
"Overlord, Carnal Mask, Omnipotence, Feather Strike, Named One, Heat and Chaos, Reverse Surge Southward, Step Forward!
Pathbreaker Thirty-One: Crimson Fire Cannon!"
After sending Lord Boros flying with a punch, Night City didn't stop there but began chanting Ghost Techniques at an astonishing speed.
Almost instantly, as Boros was punched and flew into the spaceship, Night City's hands erupted with fist-sized crimson fireballs, pursuing him relentlessly.
"Boom—Boom—Boom—Boom!"
The Crimson Fire Cannon erupted within the spaceship, causing a series of explosions.
The bursting crimson flames instantly engulfed the entire area.
However, just as everyone thought that after enduring such fierce consecutive attacks, Lord Boros, if not dead, should at least be severely injured, the next second, Boros slowly emerged from the flames, shocking everyone present.
After enduring such relentless attacks, not only was Lord Boros unharmed, but the S-Class Hero observing from the side noticed that the oppressive aura emanating from him had actually intensified!
"Your strength is even greater than I initially imagined. The armor I wear is meant to suppress my power, yet in all these years, you are the first person to shatter it.
I was hoping to enjoy this battle a little longer, but it seems it's time to bring it to an end."
Lord Boros was well aware of Night City's capabilities. Among all his past opponents, Night City was indeed a formidable warrior, but he didn't seem to be the one foretold by the Seer who could provide a thrilling battle.
Seeing Lord Boros, who had never entered his "Normal Combat Mode" due to his armor being shattered by Night City, caused Night City to feel a twinge of pain.
Facing such an overwhelming opponent like Lord Boros, Night City knew he stood no chance. Still, he wanted to test the limits of his abilities.
However, the reality was that even with his full power, he was utterly helpless against a being of Boros' caliber.
As Lord Boros entered his combat state, Night City hesitated for a moment before turning and blasting off in another direction.
Initially, Lord Boros, the Galactic Sovereign, thought Night City had some other tricks up his sleeve, so he leisurely stood in place, watching Night City's performance.
As Night City darted away, his figure growing smaller and smaller without even a glance back, Boros, who had initially stood his ground waiting for Night City's attack, was left dumbfounded.
He finally understood why Night City had distanced himself. It wasn't to prepare for some special technique but simply to run away!
"I thought you were a fine warrior, albeit far inferior to me, but still a worthy opponent. I never expected you to disappoint me like this."
Witnessing Night City's attempt to flee, Boros's face instantly fell, for he, a pure battle maniac, appreciated warriors with exceptional strength and a fighting spirit.
Night City's previous actions had led Boros to regard him as a capable warrior, which was why, among all the S-Class heroes, he had specifically chosen Night City as his opponent.
But now, Night City's act of fleeing without a fight infuriated Boros. On one hand, Night City had let him down, and on the other, he felt played.
"With my power restrictions lifted, do you really think you can escape my grasp?"
A massive gust of wind erupted beneath Boros's feet, and his body vanished from its original spot. His current speed was so incredible that he moved like a bolt of lightning.
Even the S-Class heroes present couldn't perceive his movement. As he sped by, it was as if a thunderbolt had just raced past, leaving behind only the shattered ground as evidence of his passage. No one could fully grasp how Boros was moving!
"Flash Smash! Flash Smash! Flash Smash!"
The high-speed attack technique "Flash Smash," a combination of Ghost Path and Flash Step, was originally intended to strike enemies before they could react. But at this moment, Night City was using it to flee.
There was no other choice. Even with his full power in Flash Step, Night City couldn't match the speed of Boros in his "Power Release State."
To ensure he wasn't caught, Night City had to use the more exhausting "Flash Smash," which consumed both spiritual pressure and stamina.
"From how you bravely stepped forward to protect this city and single-handedly brought down my spaceship, I can tell you're a capable warrior.
Yet, with your remaining strength, why choose to run? Don't you feel ashamed?"
Night City chose to ignore Boros's voice echoing behind him. If their powers were evenly matched, or even if he were slightly inferior, Night City wouldn't have made such a move.
But to continue fighting despite knowing you're outmatched isn't bravery; it's sheer stupidity.
Night City wasn't merely running aimlessly; he was heading towards another powerful individual he sensed through his aura perception.
Didn't Boros desire a thrilling battle? Night City was more than willing to oblige and show him what it felt like to be helpless, just as he was now.
Using Flash Smash's high-speed movement, Night City barely managed to maintain a short distance from Boros. However, this situation couldn't last long.
Flash Smash was incredibly draining on spiritual pressure, and Night City's reserves were nearly depleted after his recent actions.
(End of Chapter)
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