Chapter 738: Direction
Chapter 738: Direction
As the sky was illuminated by the radiant light of the relic, Qi Qianyang stood atop a treehouse nestled high in the treetops. He was the first to witness this phenomenon and, without hesitation, stepped out of the treehouse to observe the spectacle from the outdoor platform. Surprised, he raised his eyebrows and remarked, "Oh? It's happening again?"
This was indeed a rare occurrence.
Qi Qianyang had initially planned to let both sides engage in a battle of attrition before he intervened to gather the fruits.
He even secretly favored the Dasun team, hoping they would gain some advantage, as the Union and Linaksis Federation undoubtedly had more formidable fighters. It would be ideal if they could deplete some of their strength beforehand.
However, the current situation disrupted his plans.
He turned his gaze towards the source of the radiant light, knowing that everyone would rush there first person retrieve it, and without any surprises, it would undoubtedly be seized by the Union and Linaksis forces.
Consequently, he had no choice but to intervene prematurely.
Nonetheless, he was prepared for such contingencies.
Qi Qianyang would have preferred to watch the two sides exhaust each other, but he was not entirely unprepared for special circumstances.
He took a few steps forward, leaped down, and covered a distance of over fifty meters in a single bound, landing with a thud in the mud below. His feet sank slightly into the soft ground.
From the tree hollow behind him, a man with a parted hairstyle emerged, gazing at Qi Qianyang with reverence.
Qi Qianyang, with his back to the man, merely tilted his head, his eyes revealing a hint of coldness. "Lao Lao, let's begin."
Lao Lao nodded eagerly and hurriedly carried out a rolled-up object from the treehouse, quickly unfurling it on the ground. The intricate and complex patterns on the surface of the mat were visible, and he then took out four incense burners, placing them at each corner of the mat and lighting them.
Wiping the sweat from his brow, he said, "Instructor Qi, please take a seat."
Qi Qianyang strode to the center of the mat and sat down. "Lao Lao, how long do you think it will take?"
Lao Lao, who was carefully placing a square can in front of Qi Qianyang, paused for a moment before replying cautiously, "Instructor Qi, the duration you can sustain is directly proportional to the endurance you possess."
"I'm well aware of that. It seems we'll need to spend some time here."
Qi Qianyang gestured with his chin, indicating for him to open it.
Lao Lao unlocked the can with a click and carefully lifted the lid, creating a slight gap. Initially, he didn't sense anything, but after a moment, the square can began to shake violently, and a wisp of radiant energy emerged from within.
He felt the can struggling and jumping in his hand, almost as if it were trying to escape. The force was so strong that it caused his entire body to move. He held on tightly, a hint of panic in his voice, "Instructor Qi, it's coming out!"
Qi Qianyang exhaled a long breath and reached out, taking the can from Lao Lao's hand. He placed it in front of him and, with a swift motion, inhaled the shimmering energy.
This technique was developed by his teacher, incorporating elements of the Fusionist secret ritual, to capture the energy of an opposing entity and infuse it into the fighter's body. For a period, the fighter's combat strength could be doubled or more.
The duration of this enhancement depended on the duration of the absorption process.
As Qi Qianyang inhaled, the radiant energy seemed to be forcefully drawn out, and with a powerful backward lean, he finally sucked it all in, causing it to rush into his body through his mouth and nose. He couldn't help but take a few steps backward.
His face and skin turned pale, as if subjected to extreme cold, but after a while, his body heated up. This cycle repeated several times until he fully adapted to the internal struggle using his secret inherited force technique.
After over three hours of struggle, he finally felt the power gradually weaken and become completely absorbed. Unbeknownst to him, his physical stature had increased significantly, and his muscles appeared more balanced. He made slight adjustments to accommodate the changes in his body.
However, this physical transformation was merely a byproduct of the absorption process. The true power gained remained dormant within his body, waiting to be unleashed when needed.
Qi Qianyang stood up from the mat, meeting Lao Lao's reverent gaze. "Lao Lao, I'm going to get something and deal with those people. Remember to send the signal to gather everyone."
Lao Lao nodded eagerly. Before he could speak, a gust of wind and a cloud of dust enveloped the area, prompting him to cover his face. When he lowered his hands, Qi Qianyang had already disappeared.
Meanwhile, Xu Chan also witnessed the radiant light and emerged from his hiding place, his expression turning solemn as he gazed at the sky.
He didn't understand why this was happening, but he knew that as soon as the light appeared, everyone would rush towards it, rendering his carefully laid plans useless.
In the current situation, the most likely person to find the relic first is his teammate, which means the plan to delay and stall needs to be adjusted.
He didn't rush to act, understanding that this was a moment that required calm and calculated thinking rather than impulsive actions.
After some consideration, he took out a vial of medicine from his pocket, given to him by the Defense Department. It was a new drug developed by the Great Harmony government, based on the powerful regenerative abilities of the Third Limit Fighter. It could fully unleash a fighter's combat prowess, allowing them to keep fighting as long as their vitality didn't deplete.
However, prolonged use could also be fatal.
He thought for a moment but didn't take the medicine. Instead, he quickly checked the map, his eyes fixing on a particular location.
After a moment, he swiftly put away the map and checked all his belongings. Looking up at the sky, he dashed off in that direction.
In an unknown area, Chen Chuan was also rushing ahead, but even with the normal rate of consumption, his speed had surpassed that of the previous two days.
With the help of the shell-like structure's recovery, the rift he had slashed with the Snow Queen Saber was now much larger than before. Yesterday, he had created a gap wide enough for a person to pass through.
Using the Spirit Mirror Reflection Method, he absorbed more essence into his body, transforming it into nourishment to enhance his psychic power. Each day brought visible progress.
As his psychic power increased, his body became more coordinated and efficient in allocating and utilizing strength. The psychic power he emitted in advance could repel or immobilize the creatures blocking his path, preventing them from interfering with his progress.
However, after rushing for several hours, he suddenly looked up at the sky and saw a magnificent glow erupting, dyeing the sky.
After a glance, he immediately recognized it as the relic's aura.
His first thought was, "Could this be another relic?"
But upon closer inspection, he realized that this glow was almost identical to the one he had seen in the previous intelligence report. It was the same relic.
He also realized that everyone in this unknown area, regardless of their affiliation, would be drawn to that glow and converge there.
He looked in the direction of the glow, which seemed a bit far but at least provided a clear direction.
He needed to pick up the pace.
He set down his backpack, took out the Jade Mask, and put it on his face. He called out to Chao Ming, who was hovering in the sky, and the winged lemur landed on his shoulder, its four claws gripping his cloak.
He brushed his red scarf, which fluttered behind him, concealing Chao Ming within.
Gripping the Snow Queen Saber, he focused his intent, and in an instant, his second self merged with him. As he leaned forward, a thunderous explosion reverberated through the air, accompanied by falling trees, broken branches, and fluttering leaves. A long line, as if dividing the dense forest, rapidly extended outward from the ground.
At that moment, amidst the magnificent glow that filled the sky, they traced it back to its source—a black, sheep-horse-like horned creature.
Hai Zhaung and his two teammates surrounded the creature, their hands raised to shield themselves from the radiant blast. They stared intently at the corpse of the creature.
With the guide's help, they had found this beast, which had become extremely agitated after consuming the relic. It had undergone some kind of mutation, but its life level hadn't changed.
The creature instinctively sensed that the relic was beneficial to it, but in reality, relics weren't always usable. Many countries still had relics whose functions hadn't been deciphered.
It was rare for a creature to benefit simply by consuming a relic.
After a struggle, they managed to kill the creature. To their surprise, when they cut open its abdomen, a magnificent glow erupted, so intense that they had to step back.
Once Hai Zhaung's eyes adjusted, he didn't hesitate. He snatched a casket from Hu Zhuang, rushed forward, reached into the creature's belly, and pulled out the relic before he could even discern its shape. He quickly placed it in the casket and sealed it shut.
However, he soon realized that this didn't help much. The glow was slightly dimmed but only by a tiny bit. It continued to surge into the sky.
Hai Zhaung looked at Hu and Lv, the two other team leaders. A serious problem now confronted them: this commotion would undoubtedly attract everyone in the area, and they would all head towards them. What should they do next?
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(End of Chapter)
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