novelraw Chapter 435 - 351: One Punch, One Star General
Chapter 435 - 351: One Punch, One Star General
"Xiao Ru, why don’t you talk to Senior Bu Ming Chen about returning to the federation?"
"Then I can take you to eat barbecue and go to the amusement park, how about that?"
"Okay... but I can’t go back."
"Brother Lu Lin, the teacher said my ability is too weak, I have to train well to pass the transmission channel he set up."
"And to achieve such ability, I still need at least five years."
Xiao Ru said, looking dejected.
As for Chen Buming’s original words, she chose to ignore them selectively.
"Five years, huh? Alright, I’ll chat with you whenever I’m free."
Lu Lin quickly tried to comfort Xiao Ru.
"Mm, no worries, Xiao Ru is very strong. After five years, Xiao Ru can go back through the transmission channel set up by the teacher to find brother."
"Also, Xiao Ru has been studying hard. I have already grasped the knowledge of thirty-six basic array methods."
"Mm, Xiao Ru is really amazing."
Lu Lin wasn’t very knowledgeable about array methods. He didn’t know that in the Human Federation’s system, there were only seven basic array methods.
These methods were researched, deduced, and supplemented by many Star Array Masters using various array method materials obtained from Secret Realms.
Generally, college students majoring in array methods would only dabble in three to five basic array methods during their four years at university.
Any more, and even Martial Artists couldn’t master them perfectly.
For Xiao Ru to grasp the knowledge of thirty-six basic array methods in just a few months, this level far exceeds that of the outstanding college students in the federation.
"By the way, Xiao Ru, Xiao Bai just told me it wants to go play outside with me, but if you’re not around, your brother wouldn’t know how to take it out."
"That’s simple."
"You just need to draw the simplest summoning array to bring Xiao Bai out."
Xiao Ru said matter-of-factly, but Lu Lin was at a loss.
What is called the simplest summoning array.
Can he say he doesn’t know?
"Hehe, brother Lu Lin, surely you wouldn’t say you can’t even draw the most basic summoning array?"
"Fine, let Xiao Ru teach you then."
"First, put the Star Power on your finger, then slide it down, shift slightly left, then down, continue from just now, then a bit down, a bit right, then down, return to the previous direction, and stop the supply of Star Power to finish."
"Then you’ll see a space crack appear in front, find the right spot, pull Xiao Bai out or kick it out, very simple, right?"
Listening to Xiao Ru’s method, Lu Lin raised his right hand and started drawing as Xiao Ru had taught.
It sounded simple, but as Lu Lin drew a "array" of Star Power, it suddenly dissipated in the air, making any talk of arrays irrelevant.
"Xiao Ru, speak slower, say it again, I think I’m getting a feel for it."
"First, put the Star Power on your finger, then slide down..."
Xiao Ru guided him again, and Lu Lin, with his strong memory, completely understood Xiao Ru’s method.
It truly was very simple; it was basically a slightly winding line from top to bottom.
One more try, Lu Lin couldn’t believe he couldn’t draw it.
"Pop!"
The Star Power in the air dispersed once more with a popping sound, making Lu Lin’s heart feel as if it was shattered.
Impossible, such a simple thing, as a genius whose mental system first reached the king realm in the Human Federation, how could he not learn?
Lu Lin’s stubborn nature kicked in, and he started practicing again and again.
He even ignored his ongoing conversation with Xiao Ru.
Only...
"Pop."
"Snap."
"Bang."
"Whoosh."
"Shush."
"Diu~"
"Piu~"
The Star Power shattered with various sounds one after another, greatly challenging Lu Lin’s dignity.
This simple summoning array, Lu Lin felt he couldn’t possibly fail.
It must be an issue of Star Power control.
"Bang."
Oh? Not a Star Power control issue, maybe my hand shook, try again.
"Pop."
This time Lu Lin’s hand didn’t shake, yet he failed again. Could it be a problem with standing position?
"Snap."
Then it’s a standing direction issue.
"Bang."
...
One hour passed.
Three hours passed.
Five hours passed.
Xiao Ru, at Kongtong Mountain, had fallen into deep sleep with the Message Conch, but Lu Lin still hadn’t succeeded even once.
Let’s not mention Xiao Ru; even Xiao Bai, waiting expectantly beside him, couldn’t endure Lu Lin’s time-wasting, lying on the ground, closing its eyes, saying in its heart: "Lu Lin, go for it."
After the thousand-and-first failure, Lu Lin finally stopped his actions.
He hadn’t succeeded, but Lu Lin was tired.
Five continuous hours spent just to draw a simple line, without failure. Even with Lu Lin’s tenacity, he was undeniably fatigued.
Listening to Xiao Ru’s gentle breathing through the Message Conch, Lu Lin couldn’t help but laugh silently.
Forget it, see, Xiao Ru has fallen asleep.
Next time, when there’s a chance, he’ll study this "simplest summoning array." Now, Lu Lin wants to leave Bu Ming Villa for some relaxation.
He’s been here such a long time, not only hasn’t he found the egg he was looking for but also couldn’t even complete a single summoning array, leaving Lu Lin feeling agitated.
He contacted Tou Meng through the master-servant contract, told him he was coming out, advised him to stay away, and then took out a token and crushed it.
A flash of white light appeared.
Lu Lin appeared once again on the Exotic Battlefield.
At this moment, the Exotic Battlefield was shrouded in darkness, and Shui Ni had some understanding of Lu Lin’s ability to enter alternate dimensions.
This guy was definitely afraid of being discovered by Mo Ka, which is why he quickly hid inside.
However, the Eight-Armed Clan has patience; during the time Lu Lin hadn’t reappeared, they took out their portable forging tools from the Storage Ring and began to work busily, placing their star weapons aside.
The Eight-Armed Clan is the most famous blacksmith among Alien Races and also the most creative Star Device Masters.
Every member who advances to the Star General level has exquisite forging skills.
"Ping Ping Pong Pong."
Amidst the enthusiastic sound of knocking, Tou Meng suddenly received news that Lu Lin was about to come out.
Just that, why did Lu Lin want him to stay far away?
Could it be that he’s going to unleash a big move again and wipe out all the Eight-Armed Clan Star Generals present?
No time to lose.
Last time at Mo Bai Mountain, Lu Lin killed all the Alien Star Generals, not even sparing the mental projections of Black Shark and Black Eagle, leaving only Tou Meng to survive. This situation subjected Tou Meng to a lot of criticism among the Eight-Armed Clan and Alien Race.
Why did everyone else die, but he survived?
Could it be that Tou Meng had already betrayed the Human Race?
Several explanations made but no one was willing to believe him. To prove his innocence, Tou Meng applied to Shui Ni to patrol the border. As long as he found Lu Lin’s tracks, he would rush up and fight Lu Lin to the death.
With this move, Tou Meng’s suspicion reduced somewhat.
If this time Lu Lin starts slaughtering again and Tou Meng is the sole survivor, then even if he has hundreds of mouths, he can’t explain himself.
What to do.
Tou Meng took out a bottle of wheat dark beer from his pocket, opened the cap, and drank furiously.
Suddenly, he got an idea and pointed into the distance, saying: "Over there! Lu Lin!"
Hastily, he jumped up and rushed towards the direction he pointed.
"What! Lu Lin?"
"Quick, you three, follow Tou Meng and make sure to capture Lu Lin."
Shui Ni shouted loudly; the Star Weapon he was forging was only half-done, and abandoning it at this point would seriously affect the quality of the Star Device.
As a member of the Eight-Armed Clan, he would rather die than leave regrets in his weapon forging process.
After glancing at everyone’s progress, Shui Ni pointed to three individuals and told them to follow Tou Meng to capture Lu Lin.
Not hoping for achievements, but just hoping Lu Lin wouldn’t escape.
They only had a bit of work left here, and once completed, they could quickly catch up.
This time, the little thief Lu Lin definitely won’t get away.
"Yes, clan leader."
The three near-finished Eight-Armed Clan members replied and saw Tou Meng already flying far yet didn’t seem anxious.
After putting away their forging platforms and tools, the trio accurately aimed at Tou Meng’s direction and teleported over.
Just at this time.
A white light flashed by Shui Ni’s side.
Lu Lin’s figure suddenly appeared.
Seeing four Eight-Armed Clan Star Generals beside him, still leisurely forging while waiting for Lu Lin’s appearance, angered Lu Lin greatly.
Do they really look down on him?
The egg cannot be found.
The formation cannot be drawn.
Yet, they still dare to underestimate him.
This is absurd.
"Die!"
Lu Lin didn’t even use any Star Skills, directly throwing a punch at Shui Ni who was closest.
"You are..."
Shui Ni, wielding a big hammer, looked at Lu Lin’s familiar face and the fist growing larger in front of him. He didn’t dodge nor feel fear but instinctively put away his forging tools first.
Just a mere Sixth-level Human Martial Artist, even if he hit, could he cause any harm to himself?
By contrast, his forging tools and platform were far more important.
But just as he had this thought, Lu Lin’s fist touched Shui Ni’s cheek.
Bam!
Shui Ni felt as if he had been struck head-on by a G-train speeding via expressway.
Not beheaded.
His head couldn’t withstand Lu Lin’s powerful force, just like a firework, exploding instantly.
Even the blood inside his head didn’t have time to splash out before being evaporated, shattered, turned into specks invisible to the naked eye, scattering in the air and vanishing.
Shui Ni’s body collapsed uncontrollably backward.
This scene stunned the three other forging Eight-Armed Clan Star Generals beside him.
How could this be possible?
Lu Lin, a mere Sixth-level Martial Artist, punched clan leader Shui Ni’s head... gone?
This must be fake.
This is Shui Ni’s clan leader’s dazzling method to deceive Lu Lin, right?
This is...
They couldn’t continue guessing, as Lu Lin, after destroying Shui Ni’s head with one punch, moved again, arriving in front of another Eight-Armed Clan Star General.
The opponent’s reaction was far worse than Shui Ni’s.
After all, he was just a newbie at the early stage of becoming a Star General.
Lu Lin’s figure, like a ghost, appeared in front of the opponent when he was still wondering how Lu Lin killed Shui Ni with one punch.
Bam.
Another straightforward punch.
Lu Lin didn’t even glance at the corpse, his figure flickered, and he threw another punch.
"Bam."
"Bam."
Two continuous muffled explosive sounds echoed; the four Eight-Armed Clan Star Generals present could no longer stand and talk, all lying on the ground breathless.
Until their deaths, they couldn’t understand.
Why could Lu Lin punch a top-tier veteran Star General to death with one blow?