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Chapter 979: Night City: Invincible Powers Do Not Exist in This World
Chapter 979: Night City: Invincible Powers Do Not Exist in This World
Day after day, One Fang Tong Xing had grown weary of his routine of killing the Yuubaka Clones. Despite his self-proclaimed role as an irredeemable villain, he found himself disliking and resenting the act of slaying the clones, inadvertently revealing his inner yearning for goodness.
The initial conflict with Night City was sparked by a trivial matter—the theft of a canned coffee. But as time passed, One Fang Tong Xing sensed that defeating Night City would lead to his growth, and he yearned to break free from the monotonous routine of killing the emotionless, fearless clones, who seemed born to die. This desire for growth ignited a burning fighting spirit within him, a feeling he had never experienced before.
However, as One Fang Tong Xing braced himself for battle, Night City calmly approached and doused his enthusiasm with a cold statement.
"Vector Manipulation is indeed a formidable ability, but through our recent battle and analysis, I've identified three weaknesses in your power."
As Night City held up three fingers, One Fang Tong Xing's arrogant smile froze on his face, quickly replaced by a look of disbelief. "You claim my superpower has three weaknesses? That's a joke! Don't make me laugh so hard my teeth fall out."
Not only did One Fang Tong Xing find this hard to believe, but even the other members of the "Project Evolution: Absolute Ability Users" observing the battle from the research facility struggled to accept Night City's words.
One Fang Tong Xing's Vector Manipulation was virtually invincible within Academy City, rendering even the mighty Railgun and other espers' powers nearly useless against him.
Now, this man claimed to have discovered three weaknesses in Vector Manipulation, a notion difficult for others to accept.
"A power deemed invincible for so long, yet you claim to have found multiple weaknesses through mere words? I understand your skepticism. Let me demonstrate that true invincibility doesn't exist in this world."
Night City began his explanation, "The first weakness lies in Vector Manipulation's 'reflection' ability, which likely only affects external substances and energy around your body. In other words, by bypassing your external defenses and directly attacking your vital organs, one could easily defeat you."
One Fang Tong Xing's expression darkened at Night City's words. Vector Manipulation's influence was indeed limited to the skin's surface, and he hadn't attempted to use it internally. He assumed it wouldn't work, as manipulating his blood, cells, and organs with his power might be more than his body could handle.
After all, while he was the top-ranked Level Five in Academy City, he was still fundamentally human, and his overreliance on his power had weakened his physical condition, making him frailer than the average person.
"Directly attacking my internal organs? How is that even possible...?"
Before One Fang Tong Xing could finish his sentence, Night City, standing opposite him, made a single-handed gesture, his palm now holding a pulsating red heart.
Although it seemed far-fetched, One Fang Tong Xing felt a strange sensation as the red heart appeared in Night City's palm—as if his own heart had been seized!
"Directly attacking another's internal organs... it's actually possible."
"The 9th-tier Instant Death Magic—Heart Grasp!"
Heart Grasp was a common magic frequently used by the Bone King in the Bone King World, appearing formidable but accessible to players at level 60 and above.
While it seemed impressive and exuded power, its effect was rather ordinary against those with magical power or true strength.
However, the situation was different for the Espers in Academy City. Despite their formidable abilities, their bodies remained at the level of ordinary humans.
Thus, the 'Heart Grasp,' which had minimal effect on most enemies in the Mystic Side, was almost a guaranteed kill against the Espers of Academy City.
Of course, seeing One Fang Tong Xing in a suffocating state, Night City ultimately chose not to crush the heart in his hand but instead casually dispelled the magic: "Next, I'll show you your second weakness.
This weakness is not just a flaw in your Esper abilities but also in your very nature as a human."
As Night City spoke, he waved his hand, and a protective barrier resembling an inverted golden pyramid emerged, instantly trapping One Fang Tong Xing within.
The next moment, as Night City clasped his hands together, glowing chains shot out from the inverted triangular pyramid, coiling around One Fang Tong Xing like serpents.
"Combination Ghost Dao—Bind Way 63: Chain Bind!"
Inverted Mountain Crystal confined One Fang Tong Xing in a limited space, while the chains that shot out from all sides coiled around him like tentacles, attacking from all angles.
Although the nature of the 'Chain Bind' was unclear, One Fang Tong Xing's Vector Manipulation could reflect any external attack.
"Ding—Ding—Ding—Ding!"
As the chains shot towards One Fang Tong Xing, an invisible protective barrier seemed to surround him, deflecting and breaking every glowing chain that tried to entangle him.
Not a single chain could touch him.
"Is this all you've got? It's not that impressive."
Seeing that Night City couldn't do anything to him, One Fang Tong Xing regained his composure and stared defiantly at the unmoved Night City.
"Don't be hasty; we're just getting started.
Composite Ghost Dao—Destroy Way 31: Red Fire Cannon!"
The Inverted Mountain Crystal, originally a golden barrier, transformed into a red hue as Night City changed his hand seals. In the next instant, red fireballs erupted from the barrier.
One Fang Tong Xing, observing the fireballs flying towards him and the extending chains, maintained a disdainful expression.
Even with additional attacks, his reflective ability rendered the dense assault futile.
Facing the relentless bombardment within the Inverted Mountain Crystal, One Fang Tong Xing stood unmoved. He was curious to see who would succumb first as Night City fruitlessly exhausted his strength.
However, after more than ten minutes of this onslaught, One Fang Tong Xing, who had initially remained calm, noticed the rising temperature and his own inexplicable heavy breathing. He realized the true intent behind Night City's actions and stared at him in shock: "So, this was your real plan!"
(End of Chapter)
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