Chapter 741: Gathering
Chapter 741: Gathering
The moment Xu Chan saw Qi Qianyang strike down Heros, he didn't hesitate and sprinted away.
Qi Qianyang glanced at Xu Chan's retreating figure, his gaze lingering for a moment as if pondering something. However, he didn't seem too concerned and didn't give chase.
And then...
He turned his head, and in the distance, two figures appeared in his line of sight, moving swiftly like flickering flashes of electricity, accompanied by thunderous sounds. The two figures approached him, one on each side.
His eyes darted left and right, and he noticed a faint glow on the fluttering fins of the approaching figures. He narrowed his eyes slightly.
In the next moment, with a thunderous boom, Sigurd, one of the Thunder Twins, was punched and slammed into the ground by Qi Qianyang. The ground trembled, and a large pit formed where Sigurd's body hit. Qi Qianyang used the momentum of his punch to bend down, dodging a kick from his sister, Svia, in the process.
Svia's kick missed, and she was propelled forward by her momentum, but she used her fin-like wings to twist in mid-air, flashing like a blue electric light. She turned back, but as she was about to charge forward, Sigurd's body suddenly loomed large before her. She hurriedly reached out to catch him, and the curves of her body. The two of them tumbled and rolled on the ground.
Before Qi Qianyang could finish throwing Sigurd, a massive shadow appeared silently behind him. The newcomer was over three meters tall, almost as tall as Heros, and moved with incredible speed, like a fleeting shadow.
"Gray Whale" Sent Valkoni.
Sent Valkoni's iron hammer, already raised high, descended with a faint glow on its surface. It struck Qi Qianyang's shoulder with tremendous force!
Even though Qi Qianyang had channeled a portion of his psychic power and dissipated the glow on the hammer's surface, the impact still transmitted into his body. The bones at the point of contact shattered instantly, and his entire shoulder caved in. However, he seemed unaffected, standing tall without flinching. He turned his head slightly, his eyes shifting to the side.
Sent Valkoni's heart skipped a beat, sensing a surge of danger. Before he could react, his bulky body soared into the air, covering a distance of several meters, and crashed into the riverbank.
Qi Qianyang tore off his upper training suit, revealing his sleek, shiny back and well-defined latissimus dorsi muscles resembling outstretched wings. He slightly moved his shoulder, and a series of cracking sounds echoed as the shattered bones realigned. By the time he straightened up, his shoulder was completely restored to its original state.
At this moment, members of the Coalition and the Linax Federation began to arrive. They witnessed Heros and his three companions, who had arrived earlier, all lying on the ground, defeated by Qi Qianyang. Everyone was stunned by the sight.
General Saber glanced at Qi Qianyang, but couldn't find any information about him in the Boundary Token. She could only deduce from his appearance and techniques that he was likely from the Grand Harmony.
General Saber turned to a breathless fighter who had caught up with her and said, "Go back and use the telegraph to inform the rear. Tell them to do whatever it takes to get the equipment ready by tomorrow, no matter the cost."
The fighter was taken aback but dared not ask any questions. He saluted respectfully and immediately ran back.
Qi Qianyang turned to face the people emerging from the woods, a playful smile on his face. He stretched his neck, and his joints crackled.
In the distance, a loud boom echoed as a pile of rubble was flung aside, and Heros stood up again. His skin seemed to have turned a light golden color, shimmering brightly in the sunlight. His seaweed-like hair had grown longer, reaching down his back, and he appeared even taller than before.
Heros' new appearance lived up to the title of "Titan" in the eyes of the onlookers.
The Thunder Twins, Gray Whale, and the others who had been defeated by Qi Qianyang also stood up one by one. They all regarded him with heightened caution, realizing that he might be the strongest opponent they had encountered.
Was he from the Grand Harmony or the Former Imperial Court?
Meanwhile, many eyes were fixed on the spherical object in Qi Qianyang's hand, recognizing it as the item of interest.
Qi Qianyang noticed where everyone's gaze was directed and smiled. With so many people around, dispersing and clearing them out might be a hassle, but since they had gathered here, he couldn't pass up this opportunity.
Just then, he sensed something amiss. Hmm?
The ground beneath his feet suddenly heaved, and a massive centipede-like creature burst out, quickly wrapping itself around him.
The creature's emergence from the ground was astonishingly fast, with no prior warning. It swiftly entangled Qi Qianyang, its numerous sharp hooks clinging to his body, attempting to pierce his muscles. Despite this, it was evident that a significant portion of the creature's body remained buried beneath the soil.
This wasn't an isolated incident. The ground around Qi Qianyang cracked, and similar long-bodied creatures emerged from below, scurrying towards the relic in his hand. It seemed that the relic held a powerful allure not only for the various factions but also for the creatures in the Convergence Zone. They were drawn to it like moths to a flame.
As Qi Qianyang was restrained, the others in the field seized the opportunity and rushed towards him. Their speed was exceptional.
The Thunder Twins arrived first, flanking Qi Qianyang from both sides like two bolts of lightning striking him simultaneously.
The powerful impact simultaneously shattered his hip and one arm, causing his entire body to contort painfully.
Bingyi, the renowned fighter from the Linax Federation, boldly charged forward, his fists clenched tightly, and his enormous gauntlets merged into one, delivering a devastating blow to Qi Qianyang's chest.
With a thunderous boom, the heart-force impact caused his chest to cave in, and Qi Qianyang's body, despite being covered in insects, arched backward.
Gray Whale appeared behind him, spinning and delivering an upward hammer strike to his lower back. This move sent Qi Qianyang's feet off the ground, and he would have been flung away if not for the restraining long worm. Even so, a squeaking sound emanated from the worm's body as it was pulled taut.
Although the attackers successfully landed their blows on Qi Qianyang, his expression remained unchanged—a crazed, arrogant grin that made them feel an inexplicable sense of unease and danger.
After that initial strike, none of them dared to continue their assault, instead retreating swiftly.
As they watched, the cracks on Qi Qianyang's body emitted a faint glow, and the shattered flesh began to regenerate rapidly. During this process, the entangled long worm swelled and then burst open.
Qi Qianyang tore the worm's body from his own, flinging it to the ground. Just then, another figure charged forward, smashing the centipede-like worms into a pulp. The faintly glowing fist struck Qi Qianyang's cheek with a solid blow, sending him flying backward.
Qi Qianyang tumbled and rolled on the ground for several dozen meters before coming to a halt, lying motionless.
Once again, a relic fell from his hand, and the remaining insects rushed towards it. However, before they could reach it, an explosive force scattered them.
Heros strode forward, picking up the spherical relic. As he stood there, the winged monkeys that had intended to attack him now felt fear, circling around him but not daring to strike again.
The onlookers gazed at Heros' towering, robust, and almost perfect physique, reminiscent of a mythical being, with awe in their eyes.
Heros' fighting abilities were derived from the renowned Harpomias Heroic Murals, one of the ancient fighting styles of the Western Continent, said to have been practiced by ancient heroes.
In a 1619 book, a bar, and a look, there was not a single mistake in the version!
This fighting style had no fancy tricks; it focused on significantly enhancing physical attributes. Often, it was these straightforward and practical improvements that led to the most substantial increase in combat prowess.
Suddenly, a burst of laughter echoed, and Qi Qianyang's shoulders trembled as he slowly propped himself up. He spun around abruptly, causing everyone's hearts to skip a beat.
Half of Qi Qianyang's head and face seemed shattered, but the remaining half still bore that sinister grin. Near the wound, a faint glow emerged, and the skin and bones slowly regenerated amidst the faint crackling sounds.
When he stood up again, he returned to his previous appearance, maintaining that half-crazed smile.
As long as the symbiotic entity within him wasn't completely exhausted, he could harness its power to heal himself. Notably, he hadn't even unleashed his full strength yet, utilizing only a third of his capabilities.
However, the higher the tier, the more challenging it became to ascend, and the gap between tiers wasn't as significant as imagined. Even a small improvement could lead to a substantial boost in power, let alone such a massive leap forward.
At that moment, Qi Qianyang took a deep breath, and as his bones cracked, his height increased slightly. The loose fabric of his pants tightened around his solid, expanding muscles. His pupils turned pitch-black, and an extremely dangerous aura emanated from him.
With a smirk, he turned his attention back to the relic in Heros' hand, intending to reclaim it. But as he took a step forward, he paused and looked in a specific direction.
Heros' expression turned solemn, ready to engage, but he, too, looked in the same direction.
The others hadn't noticed anything yet, but seeing the two men's actions, they became alert and followed their gaze.
Initially, nothing seemed amiss, but after a while, a large flock of birds scattered from that direction, fleeing as if sensing imminent danger. A faint tremor shook the ground, causing small stones to vibrate and jump.
A rolling wave of air appeared in their line of sight, toppling and breaking low-lying vegetation in its path. The rumbling sound grew louder as it approached.
Amidst the onlookers' wary and suspicious gazes, a massive wave of air finally burst out of the dense forest, coming to an abrupt halt as it emerged. The muffled thunderous sound reverberated in all directions, and within the swirling dust, a tall figure stood, their features obscured. However, a red scarf could be seen fluttering in the air.
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(End of Chapter)
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