Chapter 467: High-Energy Reaction
Chapter 467: High-Energy Reaction
"You're actually still alive?" Hong Hu exclaimed, blinking in shock. His surprise was understandable—by all logic, no player should stand a chance against a boss like the Juror.
"Sometimes miracles just happen", Feng Bu Jue shrugged with a grin.
"No, they never do… and never will", Hong Hu narrowed his eyes, speaking rapidly. "Don't try to sound mysterious. You must have escaped Shagula's pursuit and assassination using some unconventional method."
"Forget that for now", Feng Bu Jue smoothly shifted the topic. "This derivative being before us—its Capability likely surpasses even the Juror, Shi Guan, or the Nine Death Spirits. Even if we four combine forces, we might not defeat it." He turned his gaze to Y2-Shining. "Let's focus on dealing with this immediate threat first."
"Hmph! No need for teamwork!" Tian Ma Xing Kong stood tall with his arms crossed. "I'll handle this villain alone!"
"Hmm… so you're Tian Ma Xing Kong", Feng Bu Jue's eyes flickered as he muttered, "Just like the rumors described…" His pre-battle Investigation had scored ten points, giving him detailed knowledge—not just recognizing contestants' appearances, but also some intelligence about them.
"Kekeke…" Y2-Shining had already approached within twenty meters, still smiling calmly at the four players. "Courage is admirable… but courage born from ignorance is both ridiculous and tragic."
"Meteor Strike Fist!" Tian Ma Xing Kong ignored the taunt, clearly uncomprehending subtle insults.
With a shout, silver-white fist-blurs erupted like rain, bombarding Y2-Shining's body.
"Ha…" Y2-Shining laughed mockingly. "This power… probably matches the energy I casually radiate normally." Like the Seer, he simply stood there, neither dodging nor blocking.
To put it bluntly, Tian Ma Xing Kong's technique couldn't even break through defense…
"Ahhh—oooh—" Failing his first move, Tian Ma Xing Kong immediately adopted a wide stance, his face contorting with a constipated expression as he bellowed like a butchered pig.
"Are you seriously transforming into a Super Saiyan?" Zhao Ying Wang couldn't help but comment on this glaring trope.
"Oh! He's burning his inner cosmos!" Feng Bu Jue exclaimed enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling.
"These two are definitely kindred spirits", Hong Hu thought. "Even I—a normal person—can feel the middle school syndrome levels rising around us…"
"Here's a move! Meteor Strike Fist!" Tian Ma Xing Kong stepped forward, knee thrusting, arm swinging as another barrage of fist-blurs roared toward Y2-Shining.
"Are you brain-damaged?" Y2-Shining coldly snorted. "Using the same technique repeatedly despite its ineffectiveness—do you really expect different results…?" He abruptly changed expression mid-sentence.
At this moment, the Converging Light Armor covering Y2-Shining cracked under the incoming fist-blurs, and the impact forced him back several steps.
"What's happening…" Y2-Shining's eyes shimmered as data streams flickered. "My stats are increasing…"
"Villain! Feel my battle spirit!" Tian Ma Xing Kong glared fiercely. "Surrender while you still can!"
"You… what?" Y2-Shining's bell-like voice suddenly darkened as he growled. "Surrender? Surrender… to you?" His body radiated brighter light, and the cracked Converging Light Armor shattered into fragments under his Light Energy, scattering across the ground. "Humans… Perhaps you've grown accustomed to treating combat as a game… but for me… this is a Life-or-Death task." As he spoke, his armor completely disintegrated, leaving his body radiating pure Light Energy.
"Obstinate… Desperate Resistance…" Y2-Shining raised one arm, index finger extended as he gathered vicious energy at its tip. "…Turn to dust before me!"
Boom—
The thunderous sound announced the attack.
A devastating Pulse erupted from Y2-Shining's fingertip, sweeping toward the three players on the street.
At that instant…
"Move!" A sharp cry rang out as Zhao Ying Wang leapt forward, positioning himself in front of Tian Ma Xing Kong.
During Y2-Shining's brief charging window, Zhao Ying Wang had sensed danger and prepared accordingly.
【Name: Summoning - Rashomon】
【Skill Card Attribute: Active Skill, Permanently Mastered】
【Skill Category: Summoning】
【Effect: Summon Rashomon to block attacks (No cooldown, Duration 20 seconds, Multiple Rashomon can exist simultaneously, no quantity limit)】
【Consumption: 30% of maximum spirit energy】
【Learning Condition: Summoning Proficiency A】
【Background: Advanced Defensive Technique, calling forth the "Barrier of Life and Death" from the Spirit Realm to counter enemy attacks.】
Ka—
With the skill's activation, the pavement before Zhao Ying Wang erupted. A colossal gate, over six meters wide and ten meters tall, rose from the ground.
Constructed from bone as thick as city walls, the Rashomon bore terrifying totems of malevolent spirits, exuding death energy.
Boom! The Pulse struck, slamming into the gate.
The entire street trembled as the opposing energies clashed…
"Actually held up… impressive defense", Hong Hu thought from behind. "But his Capability far exceeds expectations… I need to act fast."
Meanwhile…
"Tch… futile resistance…" Y2-Shining dismissed Zhao Ying Wang's defensive move, roaring ferociously. "Try maintaining that as long as you like!" He changed his finger to a palm strike, gripping his wrist with the other hand to double the force.
"Bring it on!" Seeing the first Rashomon nearing collapse, Zhao Ying Wang immediately retreated while casting another spell. "Today I'll take you down, bastard!" His temper flared—remembering the ambush earlier and Y2-Shining's provocations. "Think you can break through? Try me! Second Rashomon!"
As the first Rashomon shattered, Zhao Ying Wang's follow-up activated. This time, two massive gates rose, appearing indestructible—capable of withstanding even missile strikes.
"Utterly ridiculous!" But Y2-Shining increased power again, twisting his wrist to widen the Pulse beam.
Shoo—
Suddenly, an arrow of light struck from Y2-Shining's left.
Hong Hu had circled around, launching an attack with light arrows. "I won't let you dominate!"
Whoosh—
Simultaneously, a barrage of fist-blurs flew from Y2-Shining's right.
"Meteor Strike Fist!" Tian Ma Xing Kong charged in, unable to resist announcing his technique's name yet again.
"Die!" Roaring skyward, Y2-Shining suddenly released energy beams from both ears toward his flanks.
"What!" Hong Hu and Tian Ma Xing Kong hadn't anticipated this. Their energy attacks closely resembled Y2-Shining's beams, though weaker. Now the counterattacking Pulses turned the tide, shifting offense to defense.
In this lightning-fast moment…
Two crescent-shaped slashes suddenly descended from above, severing the incoming energy beams.
"Looks like I'll have to settle this after all…" Feng Bu Jue's voice echoed from above.
Looking up, they saw Feng Bu Jue hovering above Y2-Shining, hands raised before him, fingers and thumbs forming a targeting frame aimed at the derivative being below.
"Hm?" Y2-Shining finally realized something…
Though one of the dual Rashomon had shattered during these brief seconds, Y2-Shining chose to cease attacking and look upward.
This upward glance proved shocking…
Warning:
—High-energy reaction detected.
Data Recognition:
—【Ki Cannon】
Tactical Control Options:
—Immediate evasive maneuvers required.
Survival Probability:
—23% → 21% → 16% → 9%
(End of Chapter)
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