blogombal Chapter 93: Hidden Attention
Chapter 93: Hidden Attention
In the virtual universe, a flash of light appeared on the teleportation plaza of Black Dragon Mountain Island, and three figures simultaneously materialized.
It was Hong, Lei Shen, and Luo Feng.
"Damn, there are so many people here, it's even more lively than the central square of Qiulongxing."
Thor stroked his bald head, curiously observing the various forms of life around him.
On Luo Feng's shoulder, the virtual projection of Babata, with devilish horns, stood with his hands on his hips, looking smug.
"Hmph, what's so special about that?"
"Black Dragon Mountain Island is the public landing point for all citizens of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire in the virtual universe, with over one trillion registered citizens! The population here far exceeds the total population of your Earth."
Guided by Babata, the three walked through the bustling streets formed by data streams, and soon, a huge building with a unique shape appeared at the end of their sight.
The building's walls are dark red, as if repeatedly drenched in blood, with black patterns slowly flowing across their surface. A crossed, blood-dripping battle axe emblem floats atop the building, radiating an invisible pressure that sends chills down one's spine.
The martial artists entering and leaving the building all exuded a fierce aura and had sharp eyes; some of them even had a bloody scent that could penetrate the virtual network's shield.
"This is the killing field."
On Hong's shoulder, Qiu Jian's virtual figure dressed in black appeared. He looked at the familiar building, a trace of reminiscence flashing in his indifferent eyes.
Babata flew to the three of them, his playful expression vanishing, and said solemnly.
"Listen carefully, the Killing Arena is a place to hone your combat skills. As long as you can afford it, it can perfectly simulate life-or-death battles, and you can also set your opponent's realm, understanding of laws, weapons, and fighting style at will according to your needs."
"However, the fees are also shockingly high. The money spent by a star-level martial artist cultivating inside for a day is enough to bankrupt the top billionaires on a low-level civilization planet."
Luo Feng smiled and looked at his two older brothers.
"Big brother, second brother, don't worry about the money."
"I just passed the identity verification of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank and unlocked the first bank account left by the teacher. There's enough money in it for our training here."
"Oh My God!"
Thor let out an exaggerated, strange cry, patted Luo Feng's shoulder hard, and grinned.
"Third brother, you're really something!"
"Hehe, it feels so good to have two rich brothers."
Hong looked at his two brothers and a rare smile appeared on his face.
Without further delay, the three strode into the blood-red building.
……
Hong stepped into his exclusive killing space.
With a thought, the monotonous white space instantly transformed into an endless Gobi Desert, where a fierce wind whipped up sand and stones that even caused a slight stinging sensation when they hit the body.
He identified his opponents based on his own limitations.
"Opponent's profile: Peak ninth-tier Hengxing level. Weapon: Longsword. Domain: Sixth level of the Light Domain. Special Secret Technique: Master of the first level of the 'Blood Blossom' secret technique."
The instruction has been issued.
A hundred meters away from Hong, yellow sand gathered, light and shadow distorted, and a white-robed warrior with a blurred face slowly took shape.
Hong held a black spear, his figure slightly lowered, his eyes more solemn than ever before.
The white-robed warrior opposite him made no unnecessary movements. The instant he took shape, he transformed into a beam of white light, carrying killing intent as he fiercely attacked.
Its speed, strength, and skill have all reached the limits of a star-level martial artist.
Hong's pupils contracted, and he activated the "Blood Blossom" secret technique, swinging his spear to meet the attack.
"clang!"
The spear clashed with the sword.
A tremendous force came from the shaft of the spear, making his hand go numb and nearly causing him to drop the spear.
In the instant of the collision, the opponent's longsword bypassed his defenses and pierced his throat.
A sharp pain shot through his entire body, and Hong's consciousness went dark.
The next second, Hong was reborn on the spot.
He gasped for breath, touching his undamaged neck, the cold sensation of the blade piercing through his skin still lingering.
"So strong..."
A fighting spirit ignited in Hong's eyes. He adjusted his breathing, gripped his spear tightly again, and charged forward.
The second time, he was beheaded with a single sword strike.
The third time, it was cut in half at the waist.
The fourth time, it was torn apart by thousands of sword lights...
He repeatedly merged the Blood Blossom technique with his own martial arts realm amidst death.
He abandoned unnecessary movements, and the way he used the spear became increasingly simple and restrained.
From initially being able to kill in an instant, to being able to withstand ten moves, and later, he was able to fight his opponents for hundreds of rounds without being at a disadvantage.
……
The killing field, an upscale lounge bar on the edge of the hall.
After more than ten days of intense battles, Hong temporarily withdrew from the killing space.
He changed into casual clothes, walked to a corner of the bar, and immediately saw Luo Feng and Thor sitting around a huge metal round table.
At that moment, Thor was holding a glass bigger than his head, gulping down strong liquor, his face full of ecstasy.
Seeing Hong approaching, he waved excitedly.
"Brother Hong, come quick, the liquor here is really strong!"
Hong pulled out a chair and sat down, and a cat-eared waiter brought him a glass of blue fruit wine.
Thor put down his glass and said excitedly.
"That was exhilarating! Brother Hong, I fought that lightning-wielding swordsman character tens of thousands of times! I realized that all that seclusion I did on Earth before was just a waste of time!"
"The bizarre and varied techniques and methods of power generation in the universe initially left me completely bewildered. However, under such pressure, my progress was truly remarkable!"
Luo Feng nodded as well.
"Yes, my mental energy has been refined a lot during the battle, and I can now control the Sky Shuttle much more smoothly than before."
Hong took a sip of the fruit wine; the cool liquid invigorated his weary spirit.
He looked at his two spirited brothers and slowly began to speak.
"The simulated battles are effective, but haven't you noticed?"
"The opponent is, after all, a program. Its combat logic is predictable, but it lacks the cunning and adaptability of a real martial artist."
Upon hearing this, the excitement on Luo Feng and Thor's faces gradually subsided, and they fell into deep thought.
Hong put down his wine glass, his eyes sharpening.
"That's enough warming up, let's head to the 'Battle Zone'."
"Only by drawing blood from living, breathing opponents who are eager for victory can we fully unleash our potential!"
A fighting spirit instantly ignited in Luo Feng and Thor's eyes.
"Big brother is right."
Thor slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
"I've been wanting to meet all the geniuses in this universe for ages! Let's go, let's go now!"
……
The three brothers acted immediately, leaving the bar and heading to the "Final Battle Space" inside the killing field.
The Battle Space is a real-time matchmaking system across the entire universe, allowing any paying viewer to watch.
Hong casually chose the code name "Killer," completed the registration, and stepped onto a floating arena in the void.
With a flash of light, his first opponent was teleported in: a seventh-tier berserker of the Hengxing level, who was over five meters tall.
"Hahaha, kid, look at how skinny you are, did you just come from some remote planet? I hope you're not crying for your mom later!"
The berserker's piercing provocation.
Hong was too lazy to waste words and immediately unleashed the sixth layer of the light field the moment the other party finished speaking.
He moved like a ghost, instantly closing in on the other person.
The black spear thrust out fiercely.
There were no fancy lights or shadows on the tip of the spear, only the power of the "Blood Blossom" secret technique, which was restrained to the extreme and had a twenty-fold amplitude.
"Pfft!"
One shot pierced through the berserker's energy core without any hindrance.
The battle ended instantly.
Sold out instantly.
The second game, the third game, the tenth game...
Hong started his winning streak.
His marksmanship was domineering and unrestrained. Those so-called geniuses couldn't last more than three rounds against his gun before being torn apart by its immense power.
This clean and decisive series of kills quickly attracted the attention of some busybodies in the battle space, and his battle footage was streamed to the main screen in the lobby by the system.
The final battle hall, in a dark corner of the rest bar.
An elderly bald man with greenish skin, dressed in a tattered gray robe, was idly toying with a crystal wine glass.
When the big screen switched to Hong's battle, his half-closed, cloudy eyes suddenly opened a crack.
The old man's gaze was fixed on every shot Hong fired on the screen.
He saw through the astonishing level of power exertion and the exquisite control of the domain's power contained within that simple marksmanship.
"Interesting... what an interesting little guy."
The old man drank the wine in his cup in one gulp and muttered to himself in a barely audible voice.
"In a remote star system like the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, there is actually a young guy with such solid control over the domain. His foundation is really solid."
The old man remembered Hong, whose code name was "Killer." Soon, he also noticed Luo Feng and Thor, who were also on a winning streak.
These three martial artists, who emerged from the same remote planet, piqued his genuine interest.