Chapter 285: Mantlescramble Battle (Twenty)
Chapter 285 Mantlescramble Battle (Twenty)
"Looks like you're truly insane..." Jason Todd stared into Feng Bu Jue's eyes, finding not a trace of fear within them.
"I'll reiterate my stance", Feng Bu Jue murmured as he activated his Spirit Sense Body Technique. "The one wearing the Batman costume is the lunatic!"
Before his words faded, he suddenly threw a punch.
Even in the enhanced state of the Spirit Sense Body Technique, his speed still lagged behind Jason Todd's—a fact Feng Bu Jue had already confirmed when struck by the knee earlier.
Since his opponent was faster, any attack would either be blocked or evaded. With this in mind, Feng Bu Jue focused on varying his attack angles to make evasion impossible.
Jason Todd had objectively assessed Feng Bu Jue's strength and speed. The latter's speed was undeniably inferior, and his weight—roughly 120 pounds—suggested his punches couldn't exceed 200 pounds of force, even if amplified beyond normal human limits.
Thus, Jason Todd simply raised his arm in a standard blocking motion.
What he hadn't anticipated was that players possessed "Skills." Feng Bu Jue's 【Here Comes a Move】 skill, in particular, was notoriously unpredictable and erratic—even its user couldn't foresee what it might unleash.
As the punch connected, a sharp crack echoed. Jason Todd's right forearm fractured, and the residual force sent his limp arm slamming into his torso, propelling his body backward in a violent arc.
The burly, muscular man flew like a cannonball, shattering a street-side fire hydrant before crashing into a building wall, where he finally halted.
【Name: Ex Impact Straight Punch】
【Skill Card Attribute: Active Skill, Permanently Mastered】
【Skill Category: Martial Arts】
【Effect: Unleash a powerful punch using sheer arm strength】
【Consumption: Stamina Value 500】
【Learning Condition: Martial Arts Proficiency C or Universal Proficiency C】
【Background: Created by "Boxing King" Baysen, this attack combines the user's massive frame with an unexpectedly agile forward step, delivering a straight punch of astonishing destructive power.】
This move had no additional attributes—purely amplifying the punch's destructive force before striking.
Sometimes, the simplest techniques were the most effective. Jason Todd, unfamiliar with Feng Bu Jue's capabilities, had suffered a silent disadvantage.
Yet Jason Todd proved formidable. Despite immense pain, he didn't falter or collapse. Instead, he immediately rolled up, hurling a smoke grenade from his waist.
Feng Bu Jue, spotting this, activated his 【Goblin Toxic Gas Mask】 and swiftly retreated.
As the smoke began to dissipate, Jason Todd stood atop a two-story building nearby. His masked voice growled like a beast: "Underestimated you... You're not an ordinary human after all."
Jason Todd now viewed Feng Bu Jue as a superhuman criminal—a reasonable assumption. It was like encountering someone seemingly frail who suddenly shattered a tree with a palm strike. Unless they were a city enforcer, who wouldn't think the same?
Hearing this, Feng Bu Jue inwardly rejoiced but maintained his usual smirk. "My abilities go far beyond this... Don't think speed alone will save you." Bluffing was his forte. "I know your marksmanship is sharp, so let me emphasize: if I lose consciousness, the bomb detonates. If you plan to shoot me dead, be prepared—everyone within a few blocks, including yourself, will die with me." He paused. "And if you intend to subdue me hand-to-hand, I suggest reconsidering your arm injury—and how many more attacks like that you can endure."
Jason Todd was unaware Feng Bu Jue's skills required a 10-minute cooldown. After hearing what seemed like intimidation but was actually analysis, he felt helpless. It seemed he couldn't handle this opponent alone. The rational choice would be temporary retreat—treating his arm injury first before reconsidering.
But Jason Todd was far from rational. His concept of justice mirrored Marvel's "Punisher"—a vigilante who believed in brutal retribution. His hatred for evil burned hotter than most.
The pain from his fractured arm acted like a stimulant, fueling his desire to eliminate the foe immediately.
"Brilliant speech... Then I'll break your limbs, rendering you unable to flee or detonate the bomb yourself." Jason Todd aimed his pistol with his left hand from his elevated position. "Don't worry—I'll keep you from dying of blood loss. Before you slip into unconsciousness, I'll inject adrenaline and morphine."
Feng Bu Jue inwardly cursed. This opponent wasn't buying his tactics and remained arrogantly confident, ignoring potential consequences of a misfire.
"Beep—" Feng Bu Jue swore, sprinting toward the car he'd driven earlier.
After a few steps, he instinctively sensed something. A buzzing in his mind triggered rapid reasoning, leading to a conclusion: other players were nearby!
To verify, he tried cursing loudly again, only to be blocked by the system this time.
"Truly a chain of misfortunes..." Muttering, he pulled out his 【Moxxi's Bad Temper】 and unleashed a barrage of bullets toward Jason Todd's position.
Naturally, Jason Todd wouldn't be hit by such gunfire. What was a comic book hero if not someone who could roll through bullet storms unscathed, suffering only grazing wounds at worst?
Feng Bu Jue hadn't expected real damage—this was a time-buying tactic. In his car's trunk lay the Cold Blood Armor. Once donned, bullets would become trivial. He needed at least seven or eight seconds to squeeze into the heavy armor.
【Name: Cold Blood Armor】
【Type: Armor】
【Quality: Flawless】
【Defense: Extreme】
【Attribute: Refraction, Isolation】
【Special Effect: Conventional bulletproofing, significant reduction of special ammunition and heavy weapon damage, internal temperature regulation with constant climate control, built-in air filtration system】
【Equipment Condition: Male player with sufficient strength to move the armor】
【Can Be Taken Out of Scenario】
【Background: Freeze's personal battle armor, renowned for exceptional defense. However, it has notable flaws: 1. Excessive weight requiring specific strength thresholds for mobility, with high stamina consumption during movement; 2. Requires charging every 3-6 hours, making frequent use impractical; 3. Internal temperature maintained between 0°C and 10°C, posing hypothermia risks with prolonged wear.】
Two additional unmentioned issues: First, though classified as "Armor", it functioned more like a "vehicle", making it impossible to fit in a satchel. Feng Bu Jue could only transport it in his car. Second, donning and removing it was equally cumbersome, requiring significant time.
In this relentless combat scenario, successfully equipping the armor became the critical turning point...
(End of Chapter)
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