Chapter 425: Chapter 41: The Fisherman?
Blood splattered on the ground, and three stabbing swords were lodged in Su Xiao’s body as he gasped heavily.
He had been fiercely battling the High President for ten minutes. Both were engaged in close combat, so the fight wouldn’t last long; from the current situation, it seemed he was more seriously injured.
He took out a potion and drank it. It wasn’t an Alchemy Secret Medicine. Due to repeated use, the Alchemy Secret Medicine had lost its effect and needed a long time before it could be used again.
[TMT Recovery Fluid]
Origin: Magic Forbidden Book Directory
Quality: Green
Type: Healing items
Effect: Restores 30% Life Value after use, while gaining Power +1, Stamina +1, Charm +1 effect, lasting for 15 minutes.
Rating: 26
Introduction: A product of technology and magic fusion, drink without side effects.
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Bubu Wang’s skill had already been used. After taking the [TMT Recovery Fluid], there was only one bottle of medication left that could be used.
[Elf Secret Medicine]
Origin: Reincarnation Paradise
Quality: Blue
Type: Healing items
Effect: Recovers 1% Life Value per second after drinking, lasting for 2 minutes (in a forest, the recovery effect of this potion is doubled).
Rating: 70 (Note: Blue item ratings range from 31 to 70.)
Introduction: Though Tree Spirits are arrogant, their craftsmanship is convincing.
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The Elf Secret Medicine works best when used in a forest. Su Xiao could no longer care about such details. His Life Value had just recovered to over 40%, but it quickly declined due to excessive blood loss.
After drinking the Elf Secret Medicine, the decline in Life Value stopped, and he regained 1% of it every second. Coupled with the effect of the Ice and Snow Goddess’ Aura, his injuries began to recover rapidly.
Pulling out a perfectly intact stabbing sword from his body, Su Xiao stabbed it into the ground and broke it with a kick.
The High President was left with only one intact stabbing sword; to be precise, he could only use one sword now.
During the previous encounter, Su Xiao endured a heavy blow from the High President and seized the opportunity to sever the opponent’s left arm.
The High President’s left arm was severed cleanly at the root, with a smooth, blood-stained cut that wouldn’t stop bleeding.
It wasn’t just the wound on the left arm; the High President also had a wound on his chest and abdomen, which had extended to the internal organs. His ribs offered no defensive effect against the sharpness of Dragon Slash.
"Cough, cough."
The High President let out a series of dry coughs, keeping his left eye, the Strongest Eye, tightly shut as a fierce scar ran through the upper and lower eyelids.
"Without such terrifying dynamic vision, you can’t block my blade."
Su Xiao was smiling, but his injuries were also severe. Leaving aside the over ten penetrating wounds on his chest and abdomen, the scar on his throat alone was enough to kill an ordinary person.
If it weren’t for having enough healing items and strong survival ability, Su Xiao would have been unable to hold on.
The stabbing sword in the High President’s hand was exceptionally sharp, with a strangely tricky attack angle. If not for his rich combat experience, there were several occasions where Su Xiao would have been decapitated.
"This eye is indeed very important, but to defeat me to this extent is not enough."
The High President’s mood seemed good. Although the Philosopher’s Stone within him was about to be depleted, he didn’t care; now, in his eyes, there was only battle, nothing else mattered.
The azure energy enveloped Dragon Slash, and the Magical Power Explosion effect was already activated.
"Let’s settle this once and for all; having a battle at the last moment leaves me with no regrets."
Just as they were about to resolve the fight between life and death, Su Xiao felt the Nationwide Transmutation Circle had been activated. Once all the Human Pillars were in place, the circle would start.
Su Xiao said nothing, silently gripping the sword in his hand.
Both charged forward almost simultaneously, using their fastest speed.
Clang!
Two silver flashes streaked by.
As the sword and blade crossed, Su Xiao and the High President brushed past each other, both turning their backs to one another.
Splash.
Blood sprayed several meters away, and Su Xiao collapsed heavily on the ground, the blood staining the ground beneath him.
An extremely deep slash appeared on his chest, revealing the white ribs through the gash.
Jingle.
The broken stabbing sword dropped at the High President’s feet, a shallow blood mark appeared on his neck.
"So, there is such a sharp weapon in the world."
The High President’s face began to gray as the blood mark on his neck deepened.
Two seconds later, the High President’s head fell to the ground, but his headless body still stood for a moment holding the broken sword before collapsing.
[You killed Wrath]
[Wrath is a key plot character, acquired 10.2% World Source, now totaling at 38.5% World Source.]
[Your Talent ’Soul Devourer’ activated, permanently increasing Mana Value by 15, current Mana Value at 989 points.]
[You acquired a Treasure Box (Purple).]
[Achievement Task Conviction completed (6/7).]
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A dark purple treasure box dropped near Su Xiao, radiating an enticing glow.
Su Xiao didn’t look at it at all, nor did he have the chance, as he was already in brink of death.
Just now, his Life Value plummeted to 2%, a touch away from death. If that blade didn’t resolve the High President, a casual stroke from him would have finished Su Xiao.
The recovery power of Elf Secret Medicine + Ice and Snow Goddess’ Aura was strong. A few seconds later, Su Xiao’s Life Value recovered to around 13%; although the terrifying wound on his chest hadn’t healed, it had stopped bleeding.
Su Xiao climbed up from the ground, leaning against a nearby wall, his dark purple equipment [Lan Kai Windcoat] filled with holes and slashes.
If not for this windbreaker acting as a buffer, Su Xiao’s injuries would have been heavier.
Although this windcoat almost turned into a pile of rags, it was still a piece of dark purple equipment, not easy to destroy.
Equipment Effect 3: Self-Healing (Passive), can recover from damage by consuming Mana Value.
After consuming more than a hundred Mana Value, the windbreaker was restored to its original state, even the bloodstains disappeared.
"Bu Bu, come out."
After every battle, Bubu Wang is called out by Su Xiao because this fool hides so well that even Su Xiao can’t find it.
Bubu Wang trotted over to Su Xiao’s side, pleased with Su Xiao’s victory as well.
The dark purple treasure box dropped by the High President was not far from Su Xiao, but he did not go pick it up.
Clap, clap, clap, clap...
A sporadic clapping sound was heard as a green-haired young man appeared from the corridor opposite Su Xiao.
The green-haired young man looked at Su Xiao with a sneer.
"What a splendid battle, you actually soloed the High President, I almost pissed myself, hahaha."
The green-haired young man glanced at Su Xiao, then turned his gaze to the dark purple treasure box, full of greed and ecstatic joy.
"If I encountered a monster like you under normal circumstances, I’d turn around and run or beg for mercy, but unfortunately, you’re already in a near-death state, right?"
The green-haired young man held a handgun, its muzzle aimed at Su Xiao’s head.
"It’s such a waste for a powerful person like you to die. Why not hand over all your equipment and Paradise coins, and maybe I’ll consider sparing your life? I’m a pretty merciful person."
As he spoke, the green-haired young man quickly ran towards the dark purple treasure box; he felt like he had struck it rich.
"One, two, three... seven people, huh? Not much different from the previous perception."
Su Xiao had long noticed the Contractors around, but having already engaged in combat with the High President, it was impossible to stop.
"Hey, I’m talking to you, you..."
The green-haired young man was about to pick up the treasure box when he noticed that Su Xiao had an almost two-meter-long sniper rifle in his hand.
Bang.
The gunshot rang out, not from Su Xiao but from the green-haired young man pulling the trigger on his handgun.
Splat, blood burst from Su Xiao’s shoulder. The shot was aimed at his head, but he dodged it quickly.
Steadily holding the Spider Queen, Su Xiao didn’t open the scope and directly shot using the iron sights.
Bang!
A heavy gunshot erupted, and a burst of blood danced in the air.