novelraw Chapter 342: Armored and Armed, Advancing Unopposed
Chapter 342: Armored and Armed, Advancing Unopposed
There was no communication, not even the traditional exchange of challenges. When Lu Ce charged forward with his War Path beneath him, disregarding everything in his path, an unspoken understanding formed among all present.
Words would have been too hollow. Since they were strangers, actions would serve as their greeting.
Because of your single agreement, players from across the world gathered here, with the eyes of the world upon you.
Today, the entire world awaits your appearance.
Surely, some statement must be made.
And Lu Ce certainly didn't disappoint these people. Or perhaps, just as Perfect Life had said, in Lu Ce's eyes, "None of the world's so-called heroes are worthy of my attention!"
At this moment, the closest to Lu Ce was Chiyo Eine.
Their gazes met - his pitch-black eyes locking with the blue-masked figure on the war chariot.
Seeing that familiar blue mask, Chiyo Eine felt her heart tremble.
But it lasted only an instant. She continued her attack as the exploded black serpent transformed into countless dark threads in the air.Like a spider's web, they sought to firmly trap the prey daring to charge into their midst.
Countless sticky black strands wrapped around the unstoppable Black Knight, only to snap instantly under its tremendous momentum.
Yet there were endless more of these dark threads!
Then, a dark shadow slowly materialized behind Chiyo Eine.
The shadow surged forward, multiplying Chiyo Eine's power exponentially. Her palm, now completely ink-black, came crashing down toward Lu Ce!
Lu Ce actually laughed.
With a single-handed gesture, as if tearing space itself, he stood on his vehicle and met her descending palm with his fist.
He didn't even consider what kind of power her strike might contain.
Because he knew - it couldn't surpass his own!
In the next second, Chiyo Eine shuddered violently before being sent flying in a straight line at unimaginable speed, crashing into the raging sea below.
Chiyo Eine's mind went blank.
She had calculated - the energy behind her strike should have been enough to contend with "Sin".
But she didn't know that since their last encounter, it wasn't just she who had grown stronger. "Sin" had progressed too - and at a far greater pace.
Especially in terms of raw power.
Against "Sin", she had no right to challenge him in this manner, using methods outside her expertise.
To outsiders, it appeared Chiyo Eine had charged forth magnificently, only to have her summoned creature explode upon first contact, followed immediately by her own defeat.
She couldn't even withstand a single exchange!
Though she did make one significant contribution - slowing the black war chariot's speed by fifty percent.
"Sister?!"
Chiyo Ji was stunned. Never had he imagined his seemingly invincible sister could face such utter defeat.
Lightning erupted beneath his feet, and within a breath's time, he appeared beside Lu Ce.
Without hesitation, driven by fury, he reached straight for Lu Ce's mask!
Snap!
Lu Ce caught his wrist with one hand, revealing to Chiyo Ji a face wearing a mocking smile.
Chiyo Ji: ...
Then came excruciating pain!
His wrist was crushed instantly before Lu Ce whipped his arm like a cracking whip!
Chiyo Ji's entire right arm popped and crackled like firecrackers, going limp as if boneless.
Then his entire body was hurled toward the sea, creating a whirlpool upon impact.
The younger generation of the Chiyo family - defeated!
And these were among the elite players who could actually approach him. Chiyo Eine had desperately blocked him at his peak momentum.
Many other leaping or flying players couldn't even touch "Sin", being repelled by the War Path's overwhelming pressure, unable to remain airborne.
Now, as Lu Ce slowed, more players closed in.
Some were top competitors from other nations, others simply sought this chance to test themselves against the world's pinnacle. Regardless, challengers came wave after wave!
Neither side bore true animosity, yet the crowd instinctively chose collective suppression.
No one found this inappropriate - not even Lu Ce himself thought it unreasonable!
"This game offers remarkable freedom!" The blue mask twisted into a savage grin as he drew a golden battle-axe from his inventory.
"Friends, I don't hold back. If you die by accident, don't blame me! Hahahaha!"
With this roaring declaration, he whirled the Extreme Path Battle-Axe like a golden cyclone.
Then he looked down at Black Knight:
"You can drive autonomously, right?"
Black Knight: ?
"Obviously!" Black Knight retorted. "Did you think you were the one driving earlier?"
"You just insisted on holding the handlebars for some reason."
Lu Ce didn't bother arguing. Gripping the battle-axe with both hands, he resembled an ancient general charging on horseback.
The Extreme Path Battle-Axe swung in wide arcs, creating an impenetrable wall of wind around him, hurling back all who dared approach.
Armored and armed, advancing unopposed!
He didn't even seem intent on fighting, as if never considering these opponents worthy.
The crowd's astonishment reached its peak.
Previously, through game screens, they'd only known the strongest player was called the strongest, without understanding what that meant.
Now they understood.
—Even united, the world couldn't stop him?!
It must be noted - those now reaching Lu Ce's vicinity ranked within the global top thousand.
In their own stories, they were geniuses, elite players representing their regions' cores.
They came with the spirit of "Mount Hua's martial summit", only to be sent flying by the strongest player's axe upon reaching that motorcycle.
Was this the world's harsh truth?...
Of course, some top players still held back.
Like Sun.
Like Creator.
But now, another couldn't resist any longer.
Perfect Life's figure flickered on the ground before vanishing completely.
Then space before Lu Ce's vehicle distorted, and a white-robed figure materialized directly in his path.
No.2, Perfect Life, blocking the way!
He spread his arms in an embracing gesture, golden pupils gleaming beneath his white hood.
Black Knight suddenly felt mired in quicksand, its speed dropping precipitously.
"Greetings, strongest player," came his calm voice.
The response was a golden battle-axe descending toward his head!