“Heh heh heh… This is unexpected…” Woody in the conference room watched the broadcast screen and laughed, “The guy no one bet on actually became the key figure…”

“Ha… Mortals always bring unexpected surprises, don’t they?” Vincent added.

Sid was beside him, counting on his fingers, “So… the error has been corrected now, right?” He paused. “Xuhuai Shang, who failed to enter the finals, and Yama, who had already used up [Dragon Break Slash], their missions were completed by Tianma Xingkong alone.”

“Heh heh heh… Not entirely.” Woody replied, “Actually, this ‘ten-person’ list is just an insurance measure to improve the success rate of the plan. Based on the players' respective skills, items, the character's own abilities, behavioral inertia, etc., a comprehensive consideration is made… Ten people are selected to target Rutte's ten forms respectively.” He explained, “Theoretically speaking, it doesn’t matter even if none of these ten people make it to the finals, as long as there is a player, or derivative, or NPC, who can break all of Rutte’s forms with their own strength, the result is the same.”

“I’m curious… what if your script had a slight deviation, leading to the success of Rutte’s plan?” Sid asked.

“Heh heh heh… Then it would be even more interesting…” Woody pushed up his glasses, “What would the human world become…”

“Hey… you didn’t answer my question at all…” Sid said, “It’s completely an attitude of ‘I don’t care what happens to this world’.”

“That’s where his dark humor lies…” Vincent said, “Anyway, this isn’t some mission entrusted by Satan, to put it bluntly, anyone can win… it doesn’t matter how…” He snorted. “First he ran to Rutte and said, ‘This is my stage for you Origins, have fun.’ After the [Butterfly Battle] groups were tampered with, he ran to Feng Bujue to spill the beans…”

“Hmph… I was seen through?” Woody interjected.

“Of course…” Vincent said, “Saying that ‘to avoid Feng Bujue further digging out the secrets of the Wang family, he negotiated with him,’ that’s obviously just an excuse… Do you think Simon really didn’t see it? He just didn’t bother to argue with you.” He tapped his fingers casually on the table, “Those guys in Heaven… because they just played a close call, they have a guilty conscience and dare not jump out to question your similar behavior… In fact, they don’t know, you are just pretending to be deaf and dumb, taking advantage of the situation…”

“Heh heh heh… Alright…” Woody said, “Actually, it doesn’t matter if you see through it… No matter how well the game is set up… ‘Whether the process is exciting’ is the most important thing, isn’t it?”

“Perhaps.” Vincent gave Woody a meaningful look, then shifted his gaze back to the screen.

…

Let's look at the battle in the city…

In the sky above the battlefield, silver-white fist shadows poured down.

Like thunder, swift as wind, like lightning, surging like clouds.

The same Tianma Liuxing Quan (Pegasus Meteor Fist), but the power and accuracy were improved countless times. Every fist shadow accurately struck the two Ruttes, without a single attack deviating, without a trace of energy wasted.

The fifth and sixth form Ruttes were buried in a curtain of light, unable to escape, and were reduced to liquid… The Gemini mode was forced to break.

But… after Tianma Xingkong released the last Meteor Fist, he also burned out his Little Universe and stopped breathing.

“Little Xingchen did a good job…” Meng Jingchan, while wielding his sword to cut down enemies, looked into the distance and muttered, “If we keep dragging on like this… it’s going to be too embarrassing…”

“Ah… it’s indeed not very dignified to be unable to take down a three-on-one fight for so long.” Kuang Zong Jian Ying added, “How about… you two take a break.”

“You should have said so earlier!” Chi Tie said upon hearing this, and without any politeness, immediately feinted a move and withdrew from the battle.

In fact… he had wanted to stop and rest for a long time, but he was worried that if he withdrew, the two players would not be able to handle it, so he stubbornly helped them hold the line.

Obviously… the blow that Rutte had pierced through Chi Tie’s heart with not long ago caused more damage than it appeared on the surface. To make an analogy, his injury… was like a computer with corrupted system files, and if you continue to run programs on this machine, it could crash at any time.

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony…” Meng Jingchan also responded, and then leaped out.

He shrank the distance in a few steps, rushing nearly ten zhang away, then stepped on the ground and leaped into the air, then swayed sideways, just in time to catch the falling Tianma Xingkong.

Unfortunately, Meng Jingchan quickly realized that what he had worked so hard to catch… was already a corpse.

“Kuang Zong Jian Ying… you overestimate yourself too much…” Kuai Duo’s killing intent under the goggles gradually increased, “What’s even more annoying is… those two guys actually believe that you can deal with me alone…” He snorted. “Who do you think you are…”

Kuai Duo finished speaking, and the double swords in his hand immediately danced with layers of brilliance, the sword energy whistling as it broke through the wind.

Kuang Zong Jian Ying, on the other hand, seemed unhurried, his figure as nimble as a swimming dragon, his sword style strange and changeable, either blocking or avoiding, dissolving the opponent’s attacks one by one.

The remaining power of Kuai Duo’s sword energy raged out, leaving countless deep ravines on the surrounding ground and walls, but it could not hurt Jian Shao (Sword Youngster) in the slightest.

“Um… I feel much more relaxed now.” Kuang Zong Jian Ying raised an eyebrow and sneered, “Your attack routine is too superficial, if it weren’t for the speed aspect… it’s simply not enough to watch…”

Jian Shao’s words hit the nail on the head, directly pointing out J1-Kuai Duo’s most fatal weakness. Indeed, Kuai Duo has a speed that even Rutte can’t catch up with, but… his fighting skills are actually very ordinary. The blow that Chi Tie knocked him away with earlier was the best proof. Because the two had a record of fighting in the past, Chi Tie already had some understanding of Kuai Duo’s routine. This time, Chi Tie only tested it for a little while and knew… it was still the same set.

And an opponent like Kuai Duo is exactly what Kuang Zong Jian Ying is best at dealing with…

Speaking of close-quarters maneuvering, Kuang Zong Jian Ying is undoubtedly one of the best. When Feng Bujue fought him in the beginning, he also had the upper hand in absolute speed, but he was completely beaten without temper. If it weren't for the timely awakening of his spiritual energy weapon, Jue-ge (Brother Jue) would have been killed long ago.

At this moment, facing Kuai Duo one-on-one, Jian Shao would be even more free to use his skills. The experienced Meng Jingchan also saw this, so he withdrew.

“Not enough to watch, huh…” Kuai Duo muttered gloomily, “Then you should watch this clearly…”

As the voice fell, the shadow disappeared.

In this instant, Kuai Duo actually disappeared…

“Instant movement?” This was Kuang Zong Jian Ying’s first reaction.

But he was wrong…

Swish swish swish—

Fierce, indiscriminate slashes spread out from the point where Kuai Duo disappeared with incredible speed…

For a time, the entire area of half a street was filled with violent winds and flying dust.

Jian Shao was indeed wrong. Even if the opponent was firmly suppressed by him in conventional combat skills, this method of breaking through skill with force, an unreasonable method, was something he could not cope with.

At this time, the difference in strength between players and first-level derivatives was most directly reflected. In terms of pure strength and speed, the two were simply not comparable.

Kuang Zong Jian Ying’s face changed drastically, and he wielded his sword in a continuous dance, trying to resist its edge.

However… how could a flesh-and-blood body, a sword of a few inches, block this tyrannical force? Where the violent wind passed, it cracked the earth and split the rocks. Countless bloody marks suddenly bloomed on Kuang Zong Jian Ying’s body. He was like being eaten by a group of piranhas, standing in the violent wind, and died in pieces.

The violent wind gradually stopped, and the figure reappeared.

“Hahahaha…” Kuai Duo, who had completed his move, finally breathed a sigh of relief and couldn’t help laughing, “Let’s see how arrogant you can be! Haha…”

Pa—

A hand suddenly pressed on the top of Kuai Duo’s head. His laughter also stopped abruptly…

Then, the owner of that hand, grabbed Kuai Duo’s head like grabbing a basketball, lifted him up, and rotated him one hundred and eighty degrees.

Kuai Duo’s line of sight shifted horizontally, and soon, a person appeared in front of him, a woman covered in blood…

It turned out that… more than ten seconds ago, Cai Bupa Ne (Just Not Afraid) saw that Jian Shao was in danger and wanted to help.

She swept the Kuanglei Chu (Thunder Mace) away, forcing back four or five derivatives who were besieging her, and then rushed towards this side desperately.

Unfortunately, not only did she fail to save anyone, but she herself was hit by several long-range attacks chasing from behind, and was already on the verge of death.

“Shorty… I’ve been putting up with you for a long time…” Bupa, at this moment, had disheveled hair and was in a mess, her rosy cheeks were like fire, like blood, and her eyes were glaring, full of killing intent, “If you have the self-awareness of ‘I’m so sorry for breathing the same air as everyone,’ find a corner to go to and 'orz' (kneel and prostrate)… maybe I can forgive you…”

“Put me down!” Kuai Duo hated being lifted up by others the most, and immediately stabbed out with his double swords, aiming straight at the other party’s throat.

Although Bupa avoided it by tilting her neck, the sides of her neck were still cut open, and blood gushed out like a spring.

“Okay… as you wish…” Bupa showed a ferocious expression, not caring about the pain.

While she was speaking, she threw the Kuanglei Chu in her left hand away, and then, using both hands, her ultimate move suddenly appeared!

This move is called Jizhuan Shuangbi Guding Suijing Shuai (Sudden Turn Double Arm Fixed Neck Break Throw).

No skill description… because this is not a skill. This is just one of the countless moves that Cai Bupa Ne had practiced with Jian Shao…

In short, the first-level derivative J1-Kuai Duo, died under the classic move of WWE…

And Cai Bupa Ne was unable to stand up again after performing the move.

…

On the other side of the battlefield, after putting down Tianma Xingkong’s corpse, Meng Jingchan killed his way to Feichai Shu (Uncle Useless), fighting alongside him.

At the moment, Honghu was dead, and Chi Tie temporarily retreated to the side. These two players became the last combat power on the field. Although the two had just seen Kuang Zong Jian Ying and Cai Bupa Ne die one after another, they were powerless to do anything.

Not to mention how many times Rutte could be reborn… even the siege of the surrounding dozen or so third-level derivatives might not be something they could handle.

Fortunately… at this time, there was another turning point.

Suddenly, four figures rushed out together, their figures flashing like lightning, their attacks like wind and thunder.

They attacked from outside the battle circle, and before long, they scattered the surrounding derivatives, reversing the situation again.

“Finally here…” Feichai Shu saw the reinforcements arrive, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately knelt down on one knee, panting heavily…

After such a long period of continuous combat, and fighting ten against one, Feichai Shu could no longer hold on. The ability to be reborn through sunglasses cannot be repeatedly used in a short period of time, so he is now in a state where he cannot afford to be injured.

“Sorry… we encountered some powerful guys on the way, which delayed us…” Shiva responded while looking around. Looking at the incomplete corpses, he roughly knew who had died from the guild badges.

“Even Xiao Wen Cangtian (Laughing Ask the Heavens)…”

“It’s not just Laughing… even our Zui Wo Changran (Drunk Lying Lament) is dead.” Meng Jingchan immediately lit a cigarette after getting a breather, “But the corpse is too fragmented, you can’t see it.”

Shiva’s expression changed slightly when he heard this. He searched for a few seconds, then asked again: “Where’s Gui Xiao (Ghost Brave)?”

“Flew away.” Meng Jingchan replied, “Shouldn’t be dead yet… so… he’ll come back sooner or later.” He took out a beer and took a gulp, “嗝儿… I hope we can survive to that time.”

“I…” Rutte’s voice, as expected, sounded again, “…deeply doubt it.”

This time, her appearance became a huge, metal snowflake.

“What is this?” Shiva asked.

“This is the leader of the derivatives we saw before.” Feichai Shu replied, “In short… she seems to have n forms, and each time she is killed, she will change into one.”

“So this is now…” Shiva asked.

“Fourth form.” Rutte answered this question for Feichai Shu herself, “Also your doomsday…”

“Hehehe…” Feichai Shu chuckled three times, then suddenly erupted, attacking without warning, “Mafūba (Evil Containment Wave)!”

This move was indeed extremely sudden. Before the burst of green light, no one could see the clues.

In fact… Feichai Shu’s relaxed performance just now was just to paralyze the opponent. His eyes under his sunglasses were always paying attention to Rutte’s movements. Even when he was being besieged alone, he never forgot this.

Zui Wo Changran’s eyes before his final desperate blow were vivid in his mind.

Feichai Shu knew very well that if he could seal the opponent with Mafūba, the battle would be directly over. Therefore, this was definitely a gamble worth risking his life for.

Boom—

A sound of energy hitting the body announced the hit of Mafūba.

However… Feichai Shu’s face suddenly turned pale.

Because he did not hit Rutte, but hit an ordinary third-level derivative.

This Origin derivative was closer to Rutte. When the light wave of Mafūba rushed over, he jumped up and successfully blocked the attack.

“Crap…” Feichai Shu was helpless. Since he had already hit the target, he could no longer change it, so he could only grit his teeth and finish the skill.

He clenched and opened his palms, flicked his arm and threw the derivative into the rice cooker.

Originally, Feichai Shu wanted to quickly close the lid of the pot, but… his survival value turned to zero at this time.

“Sor…ry…I…” Feichai Shu failed to say a complete last word. He staggered and fell to the ground, and his sunglasses were shattered.

Meng Jingchan suddenly turned around, stepped quickly, and covered the rice cooker: “Oh well… so be it…”

Buzz buzz buzz—

“Take your foot…” Rutte’s voice came from the huge snowflake. At the same time, a hexagon prism the size of a palm condensed in front of her, emitting a buzzing sound, “…away!”

Squeak—

Accompanied by such a strange sound, a beam of light shot out from the prism.

When Meng Jingchan realized it, the part of his right leg below the knee had been cut off…

Being able to injure Chan-ge (Brother Chan) without any reaction, the speed of this beam was self-evident.

At this moment, Meng Jingchan actually smiled, smiling very freely.

“Heh… run away…” He said, and took another sip of wine.

In the instant that leg was broken, Meng Jingchan had understood many things. Therefore, he said such last words.

Squeak— another sound.

A hole the size of a bowl appeared in Meng Jingchan’s chest. Not to mention having one leg, even if he had both legs, he would not have been able to avoid this attack.

“Kuai Duo was also killed…” Rutte muttered, “It seems you really have some skills, fortunately I made preparations in advance…”

The four-person group of Gods who had just arrived did not understand what she meant at all. Of course, even if it was someone else, they might not understand.

The “preparation” in Rutte’s mouth referred to the surrounding third-level derivatives.

They naturally did not come because they saw or heard the movement of the battle. If that was the case, they should have come when Rutte was fighting the Lord of Demons. In fact… these derivatives came because they received Rutte’s order.

Before Rutte pushed away Tun Tian Gui Xiao (Devouring Sky Ghost Brave), she said, “Since it has been decided that it is you… then things are simple.” It was at that time that she silently issued an order to all Origin derivatives in the city in her mind—immediately kill or get rid of the current enemy, whether the opponent is a player or an NPC, and then return to the battlefield east of the Booming Tunnel as quickly as possible to assist.

That point in time was shortly after Chi Tie’s debut, and when the players had broken her two forms in a row.

Although Rutte severely injured Chi Tie in the first moment, she still left such a hand… The main purpose was to prevent situations like Mafūba, and to stifle all possible theoretical failures.

Thus, there was the scene before them.

The four players of the Gods are no longer in their best condition. On the way to this place, they were intermittently attacked by a second-level and several third-level derivatives, and consumed a lot of skills and survival value.

At the moment, they are surrounded by more than twenty enemies, including the fourth form Rutte, which can be described as desperate. Moreover… the other Origin derivatives in the city are still rushing over one after another. In the short few minutes after the four arrived, the other side added five or six more people.

As for that Chi Tie guy… he has been missing since just now, and I don’t know where he went to heal his wounds.

In such a situation… suddenly…