Qi Pei jia
Chapter 93 Thunder and Fire!
When he returned to the Empire Hunter's base, it was already dawn.
Zhou Jing went straight to the workshop, found the personnel on duty, and informed them of the success of his enhancement, asking them to notify the King.
Then, without stopping, he went to the row houses where the hunters lived, found Kreber, who had just gotten up to exercise, and told him the news.
"You've completed four enhancements?"
Kreber put down the life-sized stone pier in his hand and looked at Zhou Jing in surprise.
Zhou Jing nodded, "I've always been lucky."
"You…"
Kreber's expression was subtle, and he hesitated.
He remembered that Jason had been an Empire Hunter for less than a year, and was only a double enhancer when he first joined.
In less than a year, he had undergone a third and fourth enhancement in succession, and finally succeeded, becoming second only to the current peak hunter... This guy was too reckless!
Few people would undergo consecutive enhancements in a short period of time, as it was easy to increase the probability of failure. Especially after the enhancement level was high, it was common to spend several years preparing for each enhancement.
When Kreber underwent his fourth enhancement, he exercised and prepared for a full three years before he dared to proceed.
He didn't know what to say about Jason's continuous enhancement, which didn't treat his life like a life--he didn't even die, what great luck!
Kreber could only give a thumbs up with a complex mood, secretly thinking that this little brother was playing something truly perverted.
This time, it was truly a small knife cutting his ass, opening his eyes wide.
"For this enhancement, I used the new type of Hetero-blood potion, you know that, right?" Zhou Jing asked.
Kreber composed himself and said seriously, "I heard it from the King. Your success is of great significance to the entire Hunter group."
Since the King decided to use the new potion for the Empire Hunters, the news blockade had gradually been lifted. Now, it was only not announced to the outside world, but only spread in a small area. Some high-level people who could come into contact with the new potion already knew about it.
Saying this, Kreber was a little curious, "It is said that the new potion can give you special abilities. How is the effect? Show it to me."
Zhou Jing shook his head and smiled, "If you want to see it, fight me in person."
Kreber was stunned and said in surprise, "You want to spar with me?"
"What do you say? Are you interested in moving your old bones that are about to rust?" Zhou Jing raised his eyebrows.
Kreber also became interested, "Yo, young man, you're getting arrogant. It seems you need an experienced old hunter like me to give you a lesson."
He was curious about the effect of the potion, and at the same time, he was itching for a fight.
As a five-time enhancer at the peak of the current hunters, Kreber rarely had the opportunity to fight except when hunting outside, because he couldn't find an opponent of comparable level.
Other hunters would not ask him to spar. With his status as the Empire's chief hunter, it was not appropriate for him to take the initiative to find his subordinates to spar.
The only opponent of the same level in the King's Capital, Aileen, was the captain of the royal guards and rarely had free time, nor was she a suitable opponent to challenge. Therefore, Kreber often felt empty, lonely, and cold, and very much hoped that someone could satisfy his desire to fight.
Now that he had not seen a fool challenging him for a long time, Kreber could be said to have met with timely rain, and he could not ask for more. He only hoped that Zhou Jing could withstand a few more hammers, so that he could have a good time.
As if afraid that Zhou Jing would regret it, Kreber quickly said, "It's settled then. It's not suitable to fight here. Let's go to the arena!"
"Okay." Zhou Jing nodded and added, "The King is very concerned about the effect of the new potion. I haven't had time to tell him, so let's invite him to watch the battle. It's good to see it with his own eyes."
He had thought about it last night. He would use this reason to let the King come and watch the battle, show his strength, and brush up on his importance in the King's eyes. After all, the life goal of the [Empire's Chief Hunter] was still counting on the King.
"No problem, I'll go and notify the King right away." Kreber set off immediately.
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Three hours later, in the suburbs of the King's Capital, the arena.
King Becky had not been up for long when he received a notification from Kreber. He quickly asked Aileen to assemble the guard and come to the arena to watch the battle.
Bill was also specially invited over, saying that he was observing the effect of the new potion. He was arranged to sit next to the King, surrounded by teams of guards. The security was quite strict.
In addition, some high-level Empire Hunters received the news, and many three- and four-time enhanced hunters were curious and came to watch. The King expressed his tacit approval.
At this time, Becky sat on the viewing platform of the arena, looking down at Jason and Kreber, who were facing each other in the arena, with an expectant mood, and asked curiously, "There is finally a successful three-type potion user. I wonder what the enhancement effect is... Aileen, what do you think will be the result of their fight?"
"Kreber will definitely win. It mainly depends on how long Jason can last."
Aileen didn't even think about it and said in a matter-of-fact tone:
"In any case, Kreber is a five-time enhancer. I know his strength very well. Even if the three-type potion has a good effect, the gap brought by the enhancement level is difficult to make up for. Moreover, Kreber is a very experienced old hunter."
Becky also believed Aileen's judgment and nodded, "Well, Kreber is the Chief Hunter I personally appointed after all, of course he is very powerful."
Aileen paused and added, "Although Jason can't win, we mainly want to observe the enhancement effect of the three-type potion and see what kind of power Jason can display... Even if he is not Kreber's opponent, as the first hunter in history to inherit the special ability of a Hetero-beast, he also has extraordinary significance and is worth focusing on."
"Of course, I understand." Becky waved his hand and then became a little curious, "You seem to be speaking up for him?"
Aileen coughed lightly, "No, I'm telling the truth."
Becky raised his eyebrows and carefully looked at Jason's strong and upright body, and his masculine and resolute face, and suddenly understood.
His captain of the guard was probably interested in Jason?
For a time, Becky felt a burst of jealousy in his heart.
Aileen was not only his guard, but also his cousin from the same clan. He had watched her grow up. Because of her extraordinary talent, Aileen had been strictly trained since she was a child and cultivated into a warrior of the royal family.
As Aileen grew stronger step by step and became an existence similar to a "royal guardian", she basically lost her private life. She had a great responsibility, and she still didn't have a partner.
Only the strong were worthy of the strong. Kreber, the only one of the same level, was a short old man, and Aileen didn't like him. Others couldn't stand her strong physique and kept her at a distance.
People's desires always had to be vented. It was not a good thing to keep holding back. Now that a strong Jason had suddenly appeared, and he didn't look bad, Becky suddenly felt that it seemed normal for Aileen to have ideas?
'This Empire Hunter is quite outstanding in strength, potential, and loyalty. If something happens between him and Aileen, it might not be a bad thing, and maybe he can become half of our own in the royal family...' Becky's thoughts drifted away involuntarily.
Bill sat on the side and watched with a smile. A pair of eyes was like a camera, completely recording the conversation between the two.
Zhou Jing and Kreber didn't know the subtle changes on the viewing platform. At this time, they were facing each other in the arena.
"Come on, let me see what's special about the new potion."
Kreber took off the hexagonal conical warhammer on his back, moved his shoulders, waved his hand, and motioned for Jason to attack first.
He was used to letting others attack first. As a five-time enhancer, he always had to give others a little advantage.
If he took the initiative to attack, with the suppressive power of a five-time enhanced physique, the opponent could only cope with it in a tired manner and could hardly show his strength. Kreber never minded giving young people room to play.
Seeing that Zhou Jing was not being pretentious and directly drew out his double blades, Kreber smiled and secretly said in his heart:
'I have to restrain myself a little later when we fight. Don't be too excited. If I don't control my strength well, I'll injure Jason...'
However, at the next moment when he had this thought, Zhou Jing, who was opposite him, suddenly disappeared.
A strong sense of crisis suddenly rushed to his heart.
Kreber's face changed, and he suddenly swung his hammer to block his side. The next moment, there was a buzzing metal collision.
Clang clang!
Zhou Jing seemed to disappear out of thin air and suddenly appeared beside Kreber like a ghost.
Two blades were slashed out like lightning, hitting the hammer handle, and the heavy force made Kreber's wrist vibrate violently.
"What a fast speed!"
Kreber's heart was awe-stricken. He almost didn't see the process of Zhou Jing rushing over.
It was the first time he had seen a hunter with such a fast speed!
He suppressed the surprise in his heart, turned his wrist, and wanted to use the hammerhead to jam the double blades, and then use his shoulder to bump Zhou Jing away.
However, as soon as he made a move, Zhou Jing's figure suddenly moved away in his sight. In the blink of an eye, he pulled away more than ten meters, like a flash of lightning across the sky, leaving only a faint electric trace in his retina.
Before Kreber could react, Zhou Jing rushed back again.
Borrowing the kinetic energy brought by the starting distance, the high-speed blade fell head-on, and the strong wind pressure came head-on, like two heavy thunderbolts.
Kreber's heart was filled with alarm, and he raised his hammer to meet it.
Clang!
It was as if a thunderbolt had struck a giant bell!
With the explosion of great force, Kreber's feet directly sank into the ground, shoveling out a groove several meters long.
The double blades pressed all the way along the hammer handle, and the two faced each other, wrestling.
"What!"
Aileen on the viewing platform and many hunters watching the battle suddenly opened their eyes wide and leaned forward subconsciously.
The five-time enhanced chief hunter was actually repelled in person?!
Little did they know that the shock in Kreber's heart was even more intense than theirs.
Kreber suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhou Jing, who was close at hand across the weapon, with a stormy sea surging in his heart.
Something's not right! This person's physical fitness is not much worse than his at all!
It might even be a little stronger than him!
The terrifying speed that almost made him unable to react, the strength that did not suffer in the face-to-face confrontation... Such physical fitness is definitely not the level of a four-time enhancer!
In the instant that his thoughts sparked, Kreber immediately dispelled the idea of restraining his strength... He suddenly realized that if he didn't show all his strength, he might not be able to withstand Jason!
"Ha!"
Kreber roared in a low voice, his muscles tensed up, and he suddenly exerted force to shake Zhou Jing away.
Zhou Jing did not continue to compete, and the double blades were retracted in a flowing motion, pulling away the distance.
Across more than ten meters, he did not rush up immediately. Instead, he reversed his hand and performed a blade flourish, looked at Kreber, who was facing a great enemy, and laughed:
"How is it? Warmed up?"
"... I underestimated you, come again!"
Kreber's eyes were fiery, and his fighting spirit was high.
If he had been in a position to guide the younger generation just now, at this time, he truly regarded Zhou Jing as a good opponent with value and just wanted to fight to the fullest.
The corner of Zhou Jing's mouth curved, his footsteps stepped on the ground, his speed exploded, and he started like a catapult, causing the ground to crack open!
He seemed to have transformed into a fast electricity flying back and forth in the arena, passing Kreber again and again, and sparks flew out of the weapon collision.
The sound of tinkling collisions rang out frequently.
Zhou Jing did not collide with him head-on, and fully exerted the advantage of speed.
Kreber simply could not keep up with the speed and could only be trapped in place. For a time, he was helpless and could only passively and stubbornly receive Zhou Jing's high-speed double blade slashes again and again.
Each slash was heavier than the last!
The crowd on the viewing platform was already dumbfounded. They did not expect that Jason could actually suppress Kreber.
Only a few people could still capture Zhou Jing's figure, and most people could no longer see his movements clearly.
"So, he is so fierce..."
Becky muttered to himself, somewhat distracted.
He had always heard others say how powerful Jason was. Only when he saw it with his own eyes did he have a direct impression.
The speed that Zhou Jing burst out at this time was far beyond the past. It was not a star and a half faster.
The advanced lightning resistance allowed him to be completely exempted from the side effects of [Internal Discharge], which could already be used as a long-term continuous conventional combat method.
And under the blessing of [Internal Discharge], the [Fast Electrical Induction] brought by the four-time enhancement was always in the on state, and the reaction speed and agility were further improved.
At the same time, he also used [Lightning Release] to further stimulate his physical fitness. The consumption of this state was much smaller than releasing electric shock attacks, but the bonus to speed and agility was extremely considerable, and the cost performance of energy utilization exceeded.
After the four-time enhancement, various characteristics produced linkage and finally produced qualitative changes.
It could be said that Jason's high agility and high burst route had only truly taken shape at this moment, and the speed had increased by more than one level!
Kreber was a five-time enhancer, and the attribute that truly widened the gap between the two was resistance. Zhou Jing's resistance was 58 points, but Kreber's was 80 points, reaching the second-order limit, which was a big difference.
But in terms of physical fitness, Jason was actually 5 points higher than Kreber!
And Kreber was not good at speed, which further widened the gap... So, in terms of physical fitness, Zhou Jing was actually a little stronger than Kreber!
The only difference was the ability to resist strikes, but his speed was too fast, making it difficult for people to hit him.
Since he couldn't hit him, how much significance was there in the level of resistance? Kreber simply couldn't exert his advantages!
Therefore, in actual combat, the gap in total attributes was made up by the suppression of the fighting style. Zhou Jing was confident, precisely because this wave was attacking the opponent's weaknesses with his strengths!
However, Kreber's resistance was not just for show. Although he was quite passive and fought quite awkwardly, he was almost uninjured and extremely resistant to beatings.
Zhou Jing took the initiative by virtue of his speed and was undoubtedly at the upper hand on the surface, but every slash was blocked, and he could not break through Kreber's defense, causing him actual damage, not even a scratch.
It was like a piece of extremely hard steel, and he could only leave a little slight scratch on it.
Kreber did not mean to counterattack and just stubbornly received it.
"I have been moving at high speed, adding a burst state, and consuming a lot of physical strength, while he only needs to stand in place and block my attacks, which is much less effort than me... He wants to exhaust my physical strength. As long as the block is not wrong, he will slowly move towards victory. The old hunter is still stable! This is indeed the most suitable fighting style for him."
Zhou Jing quickly analyzed while running wildly and quickly saw Kreber's plan, his mind calm.
Want to fight steadily? You have to ask my blade if it agrees!
He stopped slashing back and forth at high speed, suddenly gave up the guerrilla warfare with speed advantage, and directly launched a frontal strong attack, sticking to Kreber and fighting at close quarters.
Clang clang clang—
The double blades and warhammer danced up and down, dazzling, and sparks splashed everywhere.
"Lost your composure?"
Kreber turned the warhammer over, separated the blade, and laughed.
His hammer skills were quite skillful, and the heavy warhammer was quite delicate in his hands. The range of motion of each attack and block was very small, but it was just right to achieve the effect. The short range of exertion did not affect his exertion at all, and each move was like an inch hit, dangerously resolving Zhou Jing's frenzied double blade slashes.
Zhou Jing did not respond. The double blades once again struck the warhammer heavily, and in the gap of borrowing force to transform the blade path, he suddenly threw out a full-power lightning bolt.
Crackle!
The silver-blue lightning directly hit Kreber, causing his hair to explode.
Blue electric snakes roamed Kreber's body, and his movements stagnated.
Swish!
Zhou Jing took this opportunity to stab with his double blades, heading straight for Kreber's chest.
In an emergency, Kreber trembled all over, instantly shaking off the electric snakes all over his body, and suddenly leaned to the side, dangerously avoiding the stabbing double blades.
Although he avoided the front, the breastplate was still cut open by the blade, and a bloody mark was cut out.
Clang!
The blade stabbed into the air, making a clear sound.
Kreber could not care about the others. Taking advantage of the fact that the double blades had not been retracted after stabbing into the air, he quickly raised his hand and clamped Zhou Jing's wrist with his armpit, controlling Zhou Jing's arm, so that he could not continue to attack.
"Is this the special ability given by the three-type potion? You can discharge electricity like some Hetero-beasts?" Kreber's eyes widened, his face full of surprise.
He was almost swept away by the excitement of the fight and almost forgot that Zhou Jing was no longer the original hunter who only knew how to fight in close quarters. If it were not for his amazing resistance, he would have been paralyzed by the sudden electric shock and would have directly confessed.
The corner of Zhou Jing's mouth curved, "My electricity is more exciting than Hetero-beasts!"
After saying that, he did not hesitate and suddenly burst out the stored electricity, guiding it to Kreber along the part of the body in contact.
Crackle!!
Electric light flashed, and several consecutive full-power lightning bolts hit Kreber without missing a single one.
Kreber was covered in electric snakes, his whole body shivered, his whole body was numb, a puff of black smoke came out of his mouth, and a scorched smell spread out.
Under the continuous high-voltage electric shock, Kreber lost control of his body for a time, had no strength to continue clamping Zhou Jing's arm, and staggered back uncontrollably.
In this instant, Zhou Jing's eyes flashed with electric light, and the lightning attached to the blade of Fiercefire along his arm.
The high temperature brought by the lightning instantly filled the "heat slot" of Fiercefire!
Pa!
It was like a lighter,
The electric light flashed, and the wick burst into flames!
Whoosh—
The surging flames spewed out along the holes in the blade guard, like a pillar of fire!
Without saying a word, Zhou Jing raised his hand and slashed.
Rumble!
Crimson and bright blue covered the fan-shaped space several meters in front of Zhou Jing, and the ground instantly turned black.
The scorching streamer was cut out like a crescent moon, mixed with electric light, and hit Kreber head-on.
Lightning and fire intertwined. At the moment of hitting Kreber, the light flashed and suddenly produced an explosive reaction like a bomb exploding!
Boom!!
In the next second, Kreber flew out like a cannonball, and his back smashed the wall of the arena.
Rumble—
Half of the wall collapsed, and rubble buried Kreber's figure.
Zhou Jing was expressionless, and he was still surrounded by subtle electric snakes. He casually flicked his blade, extinguished the flames attached to the blade of Fiercefire, then reversed his hand and sheathed the blade, and nodded slightly:
"Sorry, I seem to have gone a little too far."
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