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Chapter 915: Night City: Is This Your Best Move?
Chapter 915: Night City: Is This Your Best Move?
As the Centipede Elder realized his biting force was insufficient to directly gnaw through the hard bone on his mouth, he repeatedly straightened his body, repeatedly piercing the ground and then resurfacing.
After several such cycles, Night City's back repeatedly struck the ground.
Unfortunately, Centipede Elder had thought that under his relentless strikes, Night City wouldn't last long. But now, the entire D City Game Mall's ground was riddled with holes from his drilling, yet the resistance he felt at his mandibles didn't lessen in the slightest.
"So this is the indomitable spirit of human martial arts? But in this state, how much longer can you endure?"
"It's better to give up and directly become part of my flesh and blood. At least you'll die more comfortably."
The ugly human face on Centipede Elder's forehead glared at the struggling Night City, spouting trash talk.
The stubbornness of the S-Class Hero before him was unexpected. Normally, Centipede Elder wouldn't mind tormenting Night City slowly, but this time, he had a mission.
Besides, with the Monster Association causing such a ruckus here, the Hero Association would likely be taking action as well.
Although Centipede Elder didn't think much of ordinary S-Class Heroes, no matter how strong he was, he couldn't compete with their numbers.
"Huh? Struggle? I don't even know what you're talking about. By the way, that worm-like drilling into the ground, are you not continuing that move?"
"Due to the recent lack of exercise, my shoulders and back have been sore. That drilling move just now felt like a massage, I almost fell asleep. I thought you'd keep drilling..."
Hearing Night City's words, Centipede Elder's expression turned furious. He had drilled so hard he was drenched in sweat, but the little demon treated it like a relaxing massage, infuriating him!
"You audacious little demon, I'll see if your bones are as hard as your mouth!"
As Centipede Elder spoke, he condensed and compressed a Dissolution Acid in his stomach.
Night City, held in Centipede Elder's mouth, couldn't dodge the acid even with his speed.
Night City, who had withstood Centipede Elder's mandibles, soon smelled a foul odor from the monster's mouth.
As green liquid oozed from Centipede Elder's mouth, Night City extended his hand and fired a Chi Blast!
The Dissolution Acid that had risen to Centipede Elder's throat was forced back down by Night City's blue Chi Blast.
Soon, Centipede Elder felt intense light and heat gathering and erupting within his mouth.
"Boom———"
As the Chi Blast exploded in Centipede Elder's mouth, thick black smoke billowed from his body. Night City, having retreated, took advantage of the blast and raised his leg above his head in a split position. With a Battle Axe Smash, he slammed Centipede Elder's ugly human face on his forehead into the ground!
"Bang———"
The ground shook violently, causing the entire game mall to tremble. Centipede Elder, whose head was smashed into the ground by Night City, left a deep crater on the floor.
Despite taking a Chi Blast internally and a full-force Battle Axe Smash externally, Centipede Elder still wasn't dead.
Instead, as he fell to the ground, his body shattered like glass. With the shattering of his outer shell, the injuries he had just sustained rapidly healed.
"No wonder the former S-Class Rank 1, Blast, couldn't kill you. Your vitality and tenacity are beyond what I anticipated.
I was cautious before, worried that I might accidentally use too much force and kill you. But now it seems you're quite the durable one.
In that case, the warm-up is probably over, and I'll have to get serious."
Seeing the Centipede Elder still alive, his injuries mostly healed due to molting, Night City's face lit up with excitement.
As he clenched his fists, his entire body suddenly erupted in a crimson aura.
With the release of his aura, the entire venue began to shake violently. Large rocks shattered, and then, due to the powerful updraft, they floated into the air.
The previously windless surroundings now experienced a fierce gale as Night City's aura burst forth.
The Centipede Elder, having just finished molting and with most of his injuries healed, was about to say something when he saw Night City's current state, and his entire body... no, his entire centipede form went stiff with shock!
The Centipede Elder had intended to mock Night City for showing all his cards, but to no avail. But when he looked up, he realized that Night City hadn't been serious at all!
Night City's words were undoubtedly true, as the current Night City was completely different from the previous one in terms of aura.
The Centipede Elder wanted to say that Night City was just bluffing, but his body trembled involuntarily, a sensation he had never felt, not even when facing the former S-Class Rank 1, Blast.
The Centipede Elder was genuinely afraid. Although he believed his survival skills were among the best among monsters, the fact that Night City, who had only been warming up, could push him to use his life-saving abilities meant that if Night City got serious, he would surely be killed.
"No wonder you're one of the Elite Strengths our Monster Association's strategists warned us about.
In that case, I, the Centipede Elder, an executive of the Monster Association, will also go all out."
Hearing the Centipede Elder's confident declaration, Night City, who was in his powered-up state, was surprised. Did the Centipede Elder have hidden tricks? In the original plot, he didn't seem to have any other abilities.
Could it be that he had a secret technique he hadn't used because of Baldy's sudden appearance, and so he was defeated by a single punch?
Hmm... It's possible. But it's also good this way. With more shared worlds, his strength has been increasing, and now he feels the loneliness of invincibility, just like Baldy. It's not easy to find a worthy opponent, and Night City is quite eager for a good fight.
"Hundred-Foot Tumble——!"
Finding it amusing, Night City didn't stop the Centipede Elder from using his signature move.
As the Centipede Elder dove into the ground again, the entire surface began to shake violently. Not only the game mall, but even the surrounding commercial buildings were affected, causing a large-scale collapse due to the tectonic movement.
The Centipede Elder's Hundred-Foot Tumble was indeed impressive in terms of destructive power and formation.
However, Night City, with his 'Aura Sensing' activated, realized that the Centipede Elder, rapidly moving underground, was getting farther and farther away from him!
If the Centipede Elder intended to attack him, there was no reason for him to move away. Therefore, it meant that...
(End of Chapter)"
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