stonecrandall Chapter 83 Seduction
Chapter 83 Seduction
The flames and golden ripples on the holographic screen gradually dimmed, eventually turning into the system message "Match Over".
Wang Xing withdrew from the Beidou Yuan Universe and let out a long breath.
Although he only came in ninth place, he was not discouraged at all.
The "100-player battle royale" mode is inherently random. The map is vast and the ruins are complex. Sometimes you might run into high-level monsters early on, or be surrounded by several old monsters. No matter how high your rank is, you will still die.
His [Tiger-type] mech's base hardware was only level 7.5, and although it had been upgraded to level 8.3, it was still a recent upgrade. Faced with the extremely high-temperature radiation from two level 11 Abyssal Flame Demons, the mech inevitably suffered damage.
"It still requires gradual adaptation and adjustment."
"However, the gains were still considerable."
Wang Xing leaned back in his chair, his hands behind his head, his bright black eyes sparkling with excitement.
First is Chen Mo.
That guy's [Black Star] mech not only incorporated a deeper layer of aberrant tissue, but his movement techniques and stealth skills also became more bizarre and insidious than when they last fought.
But Wang Xing had absolute confidence. If he were to meet Chen Mo again on the one-on-one arena now, with his powerful blood and qi at level 8.5, his heavy and fierce Taibai Battle Blade, and the "Myriad Manifestations Prajna" hidden force continuously erupting from the Divine Tiger Particle, he was confident that he could shatter the Black Star head-on!
As for Jin Buhuan and Lu Tao...
"Combat power of level 12 or above, and terrifying blood and qi of level 14."
Wang Xing murmured to himself, a slight smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.
That was a monster truly standing at the very top of the Sichuan pyramid.
Wang Xing couldn't guarantee that he would have the upper hand in a fight against these two at this stage.
But so what?
There are still more than two months until the provincial civil service exam.
"Two months... is enough for me to push the 'Myriad Manifestations Prajna Divine Power' to a deeper level, and it's also enough for me to truly hone this Tiger-type to the limit of level eight, or even level nine!"
"It's very likely that a few more of my Divine Tiger Particles will awaken. At that time, my Three Forms of Breaking Army Sword Technique will reach the mid-stage of mastery, and the Western Theater Command will also teach me a set of S-level sword techniques..."
The boy clenched his fist, and his knuckles cracked repeatedly.
In that instant, the fighting spirit in his eyes burned so intensely it seemed to ignite the night.
In the forbidden battlefield of the provincial civil service exam, he will compete against these top talents from the provincial capital!
…………
at the same time.
On the edge of the old town, in the underground workshop of the Sharp Mech Modification Studio.
The air was filled with the pungent smell of heavy machinery oil, sparks from welding, and a faint, fishy stench, like something rotting in a sewer.
In the makeshift restroom at the far end of the work area, a dimly lit, motion-activated light flickered on and off.
On the tiled wall of the bathroom, there was a dirty promotional poster with a picture of a giant abyss beast with its jaws wide open.
"Click".
A hand wearing a black leather glove, with fingers made of prosthetic steel, gently pressed against the single eye of the giant beast on the poster.
"laugh--"
The poster, which was originally just ordinary paper, suddenly rippled with eerie purple waves like water the moment it was touched.
Immediately afterwards, the giant beast's maw unexpectedly tore open to both sides, revealing a viscous, deep, dark purple space inside.
This is a spatial folding fissure developed using the active tissue of the "Abyssal Corpse," capable of completely shielding any Covenant Skynet electromagnetic signals and energy detection.
The owner of the gloves was Meng Rui.
Meng Rui stepped coldly into the giant maw.
Inside the crack was a sealed, dark room of less than ten square meters, with a fluorescent polymer heating plate barely providing any light.
There were already two people standing inside.
Sun Donglai leaned against the metal wall, his face pale and unhealthy.
This is a typical sequela of the forced transplantation of primary bone-cracked canine genes, resulting in the erosion of neurons. However, his aura was extremely fierce, and a sense of oppression emanated from him.
On the other side, Chen Mo stood silently in the shadows like a lifeless stone sculpture.
"Can't you find a different entrance?"
Sun Donglai tugged at his collar in a fit of irritation and spat out a disgusted look: "Every time we have a meeting, we have to crawl behind the toilet in the bathroom. When I came in just now, I almost thought I was going to be sucked into the sewage pipe of your store."
Meng Rui expressionlessly removed his gloves, revealing a mechanical prosthesis made entirely of black iron alloy:
"Remember this: the dirtiest places are often the safest. The provincial admissions office's inspection team and the peacekeeping forces have Chengdu under tight surveillance, like an iron barrel. If you want to die, don't drag me down with you."
After speaking, he turned to look at Chen Mo in the shadows:
"Chen Mo, you used the emergency contact key, saying you have crucial intelligence about Wang Xing?"
Chen Mo slowly raised his head, a hint of surprise that had not yet subsided flashing in his eyes:
"I just ran into Wang Xing, the champion of the Chengdu Hundred Schools Competition, in the '100-player battle royale' in the Beidou Yuan Universe."
"Wang Xing..."
Sun Donglai sneered dismissively, crossed his arms, and glanced at him sideways: "What's so special about the battles in the Beidou Metaverse? Is it worth making such a fuss about? Don't forget that the Metaverse battles are all virtual; no one will throw their trump cards in the Metaverse. Wang Xing is mine. My current Qi and Blood and mecha have both reached the double level ten limit. When the provincial exam begins, I will be there, shining even brighter than him."
Whenever Wang Xing is mentioned, Sun Donglai speaks almost reflexively.
"Shut up."
Chen Mo glanced coldly at Sun Donglai, his tone devoid of any warmth: "If I were you, I would order myself a top-of-the-line alloy coffin right now. Because just now, Wang Xing killed an eighth-level steel-armored earth lizard with a single strike on the map."
"One cut?"
Sun Donglai's cold smile froze instantly.
He knew all too well how monstrous the defense of the "Level 8 Steel Armored Earth Lizard" was. That kind of abyssal monster was covered in a thick layer of keratin, and even an ordinary Level 10 mech would need several minutes to break through its defenses with a high-frequency chainsaw.
One-hit kill?
"What energy level has he reached?" Meng Rui's eyes instantly darkened as he stared intently at Chen Mo.
"His blood and qi level reached 8.5, and his mecha energy level also soared to 8.3."
Chen Mo spoke in a hoarse voice, his tone somewhat low:
"Double level eight extraordinary. What's most terrifying is that his swordsmanship is mixed with a strange, trembling force that I've never seen before. The moment his battle blade slashed down, the mutated flesh fibers in my body actually trembled and trembled in fear! That kind of power, in terms of level, seems to be a natural counter to our mutated prosthetic bodies."
The secret room fell into a deathly silence.
Sun Donglai remained silent, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.
Just a few days ago on the Hundred Schools Challenge stage, Wang Xing was only at level 7 in both categories.
Only three days have passed!
This guy not only completed his certification as a formal mecha pilot, but his progress was also incredibly rapid.
Chen Mo had mentioned before that he had matched with Wang Xing in the metaverse a few days ago and even defeated him... But just two days later, Wang Xing, whom Chen Mo spoke of, had become an opponent that made him wary.
"This is impossible... I heard that the mecha modification kit he obtained was Taibai Fusion Crystal, which was applied to his battle sword. How could it be so fast? His mecha has also broken through to level eight?!" Sun Donglai said incredulously.
Meng Rui narrowed his eyes slightly, his metal fingers making a rhythmic "tap, tap" sound on the table.
"Nothing is impossible. In this world, there are always some extremely rare monsters who can resonate with mechs at a mythical level. Within the Star Alliance, some mech pilots with extremely high compatibility and terrifyingly high-quality abyssal silk are called 'light energy seeds'."
Meng Rui's voice carried an undisguised chilling killing intent:
"This kind of person is the most hated variable in the Abyss. The potential that Wang Xing has shown has far exceeded the limits that Rongcheng can accommodate. If he is allowed to live smoothly until the provincial examination, given his growth rate, he might just overturn our plans."
"As the person in charge of the Chengdu unit within the Black Armor Alliance, I absolutely cannot allow him to grow and shine in the provincial examination."
"Then what should we do?" Chen Mo asked.
"We can't wait for the provincial exam."
Meng Rui coldly shook his head: "The longer we wait, the more things can go wrong. Two months is enough time for this monster to take another big step forward. What we need to do is nip him in the bud. Right here in Rongcheng, in the next few days, we'll make our move!"
"What?! Take action now…?" Yu Donglai's expression changed drastically, and he quickly advised, "The entire upper echelons of Rongcheng, along with the school and the Yuanfang Bureau, have placed him on the highest-level special protection list. He's constantly protected by high-ranking mech pilots, and even his mother is being watched when she goes grocery shopping. If we take action forcefully in Rongcheng, it's tantamount to declaring war on the peacekeeping forces!"
"A direct assault? Only a fool would do that."
Meng Rui laughed in a hoarse voice, a laugh like that of a venomous snake flicking its tongue in the dark.
He glanced at Sun Donglai, a flicker of interest crossing his face, before slowly turning his head away.
Their gazes fell upon Chen Mo, who had remained silent throughout.
"Wang Xing seems invincible, but he has a fatal weakness. He is too young, too curious, and too eager for power and truth."
"Hasn't he been searching for you in the metaverse? Chen Mo."
Meng Rui's mechanical fingers gently patted Chen Mo's shoulder:
"He wants to use you to find out the details of the aberrant forces. Since he wants to see you so much, then you should be his guide."
"Find an opportunity to leave him the coordinates for a real-world rendezvous in the metaverse. Tell him that you want to leave the Black Armor Alliance and need his help, and... reveal that you have clues about his father who disappeared in the abyss."
"Once he steps out of the Chengdu security zone, the bodyguards who are secretly protecting him will no longer be able to save his life."
Meng Rui leaned closer to Chen Mo, the green light in his single eye intensifying:
"Chen Mo, I'll entrust this task to you for now."
"Take him to the 'funeral scene' we've prepared."