novelraw Chapter 269: Furnace Armor!
Chapter 269: Furnace Armor!
Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat!
The fifty hunters from Bonfire Energy Company kept firing their Bonfire Rifles, emitting dazzling flashes of light.
The gunshots surged like tidal waves, continuous and unending!
Steel Qi!
Chen Qi took a deep breath, circular Steel Qi condensed on his arms, resembling black steel as it withstood the dense bullet rain.
Bonfire Energy Company's exploration ship personnel consisted of Manager Bluefire, Supernova Dya, three third-tier Transcendents, plus fifty fully armed hunters.
Five third-tier Transcendents total, plus fifty second-tier hunters. At first glance, this configuration seemed extremely weak in dangerous waters like the Sea of Calamities.
Normally, second-tier Transcendents had minimal impact on third-tier ones, but every second-tier hunter on Bonfire Energy Company's ship was equipped with Bonfire Armor Type III - powerful armor that could boost panel attributes by 70% while granting second-tier hunters skills like Instant Burst, Combustion, Back Energy Source, Overload, and more.
Mechanical armor was also the core technology of Beiguo.
Bonfire Energy Company's second-tier hunters were all elites among their rank, plus they had two experts: Manager Bluefire and Supernova Dya.Adding the Black Rock mecha to the equation, Bonfire Energy Company's forces could completely treat everyone present as trash, showing no mercy even toward White Tower Hunters from the Book Tower—
However, the opposition was clearly too reckless... Chen Qi held the lantern and quickly retreated backward.
They didn't seem to have noticed the surrounding Twelve-Tentacles or the restlessness of the deep blue fire... Chen Qi's gaze focused as black flames began to ignite on his body.
Fifty Bonfire Energy hunters and two hundred pirates clashed together, creating complete chaos throughout the dock with explosions erupting everywhere.
Bonfire Energy Company's objective was clear: seize the deep blue fire while capturing everyone present!
Indiscriminate bullets swept toward Melanie.
Melanie's eyes widened in shock. She never imagined that in Bonfire Energy Company's eyes, third-tier Transcendents like them were merely insignificant mice to be casually eliminated.
"We're from the Book Tower! If you attack us, Saint White Tower Librarian won't let you off easily!"
Melanie shouted, trying to intimidate Bonfire Energy Company with her powerful backing from the Book Tower.
The Book Tower's ship had a Saint overseeing it, plus legends from the White Tower Federation. The currently arrogant Bonfire Energy Company was nothing but a small mouse that could be easily crushed in the Book Tower's hands.
"A Saint?"
Bonfire Energy Company's Dya let out a dry laugh:
"The Witch Sea isn't suitable for Saints to advance through yet. Besides, what value does a third-tier Transcendent like you hold in a Saint's eyes?"
In the eyes of legends, third-tiers were like ants. To those century-old Saints, third-tiers were nothing but dust on the ground.
Who would mobilize the massive Book Tower for mere dust?
Boom!
White Tower Hunter Melanie flicked her fingers, producing a white field card.
On the card's surface were clearly written the six characters: 'White Tower Advanced Mathematics.'
"Then don't blame me!"
Melanie hesitated no longer. Her eyes suddenly turned completely white, numerous white runes appearing on her body as she chanted incantations, then flicked her wrist to throw the white card high into the air above.
Above her, the card emitted dazzling white light, erupting with tremendous power!
"Book Release. Knowledge Number Card!"
In that instant, centered around the card in the sky, the entire dock was enveloped in faint white mist as numerous knowledge whispers echoed in everyone's ears.
Simultaneously, countless white runes emitting frosty chill emerged from the ground like long snakes, firmly controlling all enemies within range.
Melanie was a powerful card maker, and released cards were her trump card.
The Knowledge Card could directly impart knowledge to enemies within range while controlling them with white runes, making it an extremely powerful large-area crowd control skill.
At this moment, Captain Haibao was flustered and in great pain:
"Dammit, why are strange symbols repeating endlessly in my mind!"
The knowledge Melanie chose to inject was mathematics, which she hated most.
This move is quite effective... Chen Qi thought to himself.
The pirates and Bonfire hunters momentarily became intoxicated with numerous symbols and numbers, unable to extricate themselves.
Melanie hesitated no longer. Her eyes suddenly turned completely white, numerous white runes appearing on her body as she chanted incantations, then flicked her wrist to throw the white card high into the air above.
"Everyone, seize the deep blue fire and retreat immediately! This is our final chance!"
Their situation had become extremely critical—Bonfire Energy Company hadn't attempted any negotiation, choosing indiscriminate attack instead.
In Melanie's view, their chances of surviving this wouldn't exceed twenty percent.
This version of Melanie finally showed some captain qualities.
Simultaneously, countless white runes emitting frosty chill emerged from the ground like long snakes, firmly controlling all enemies within range.
"Understood! Captain!"
In that instant, the White Tower Hunters shot forward like meteors toward Captain Haibao's location—the deep blue fire was undoubtedly hidden aboard that ship.
The Knowledge Card could directly impart knowledge to enemies within range while controlling them with white runes, making it an extremely powerful large-area crowd control skill.
Aelor shattered the deck with one punch!
Sure enough, beneath Captain Haibao's position, twenty deep blue fires were stored in special glass bottles.
The White Tower Hunters immediately moved to collect the deep blue fires into their backpack cards.
However, contrary to their expectations, the energy contained within the deep blue fires was extremely unique, completely preventing them from being stored in backpack cards.
Still, they reacted quickly, immediately tying numerous bottles to their hunter uniform belts before rapidly charging into the darkness.
Currently, the dock remained within Bonfire Energy Company's artillery range. To escape, they needed to detour deeper into the darkness.
With Bonfire Energy Company and pirates controlled, the White Tower Hunters fled extremely fast—especially glasses-wearing hunter Aelor, carrying five deep blue fire bottles as he led the group at the forefront.
"Trying to run?"
Soon, a burning heavy artillery shell slammed into the ground before hunter Aelor, blocking his path.
Boom—
By now, some Bonfire Energy Company hunters had completed 'sobering agent' injections at the cost of memory loss, charging toward Aelor.
However, suddenly, a wave of hot wind swept through.
Dya couldn't help but smile:
"Leave the strongest one to me! No, leave all these White Tower Hunters to me!"
Dya had already removed his outer clothing, revealing the brand new mechanical armor 'Furnace' beneath!
His fists were itching for action—to defeat other Supernovas, he needed to challenge powerful opponents.
Now, Dya prepared to battle eight third-tier hunters alone!
Dya's armor appeared black and gold, with a scorching high-tier furnace core glowing at the heart position, while both arms were limited edition 'Burst Steel Hands' from Steam Hand Workshop!
Suddenly, Dya's armor emitted a cold female voice:
"Energy filling, activating Overload Mode!"
Whoosh—
Meteor Crash!
In an instant, twelve air vents on Dya's armor back erupted with flames as he shot toward Aelor like a falling meteor.
"What joke is this!"
Aelor's expression changed dramatically. How could this person instantly burst forth with such terrifying speed!
Dya had already arrived beside him, smiling slightly.
So this was one of the seven Supernovas reported by White Pigeon Press!
Moreover, this was the sixth-ranked Supernova!
Aelor couldn't even imagine how strong Supernovas like Haige, Black Hunter, and Flower Witch must be!
Dya's mechanical arms suddenly emitted sparks as hot as magma, then released massive amounts of steam.
Boom!
"Little hunter, some things are beyond your grasp!"
Combustion Fist!
Dya threw a straight punch that smashed into Aelor's chest with such tremendous force that it created a fifty-meter-long flame dragon tail in the air.
Aelor was sent flying by the enormous power, consecutively breaking two trees before finally crashing against pitch-black rock cliffs, creating a massive crater—
Blood flowed endlessly, bones and flesh completely shattered!
"What kind of joke... Why would there be Furnace Armor from the Artisans..."
The blood-covered Aelor struggled to stand, his sternum already shattered, his heartbeat growing weaker.
The various nations of New Sun World had numerous supernatural organizations, but undoubtedly, if speaking of the strongest supernatural organizations, they were undoubtedly the thirteen hunter groups divided by Affinity—the pinnacle of each nation's military power, the rulers behind the scenes.
In some countries, hunter groups even held status above imperial authority.
The two supernatural organizations behind Beiguo were 'Artisans' and 'Merchants.' The establishment of numerous large companies required Artisan oversight.
The armor Dya currently wore was precisely the 'Furnace' armor standard for third-tier Transcendents of Beiguo's 'Artisans' hunter group!
Despite being a support-type mechanist, Dya could pummel him into the ground while equipped with Furnace armor!
Aelor spat blood. The Dya before him was nobility from Steam Hand Workshop, possessing forbidden equipment from the world's apex without any adventure—not someone an ordinary third-tier Transcendent like himself could challenge.
They appeared to be at the same supernatural tier, but an insurmountable gap existed between them.
Such a pity, I never got to return and take my exams... Aelor tremblingly took two steps forward, wanting to activate Book Release to buy time for his teammates.
However, Dya's gaze turned cold, not giving him this opportunity!
Overload Mode. Meteor Dash!
The steel armor on Dya's back once again emitted scorching flames as he flashed forward, arriving before Aelor to throw a punch—
Yet, the moment before hitting Aelor, Dya's mechanical eye suddenly sensed dangerous energy.
Something lurked within the darkness...
From within the darkness, Chen Qi suddenly flashed forward, throwing a punch that struck the accelerating Dya square on.
Dark Flame Fist!!
"???"
Aelor's expression changed dramatically. How could this person instantly unleash such terrifying speed!
Boom!
In that instant, upon impact with Dya's chest, black flames surged like tidal waves, sending Dya flying—
The tremendous impact force sent Dya tumbling across the ground ten full rotations.
Even replaced his heart with a furnace core... Chen Qi blew on the black flames at his fist:
"Aelor, give your deep blue fires to the water spirits, then distance yourself from the battlefield to heal first."
Lamp Keeper... Aelor's eyes widened, unable to describe his current emotions. The Lamp Keeper had actually faced one of the sea's recognized seven Supernovas, Dya, alone to save him!
At this moment, Chen Qi's image suddenly grew immensely tall in his eyes.
"No, Lamp Keeper, let's work together—"
Aelor struggled forward. He didn't want Chen Qi to endure Dya's brutality alone.
"Get lost!"
Chen Qi said expressionlessly with cold tone. Melanie's distraction time was limited—if he wanted to cripple this Dya, now was the best opportunity.
The current Aelor would only hold him back.
Aelor froze, stunned for a moment:
"Take care..."
Then he handed the five deep blue fire bottles to the water spirits and quickly fled the area.
Chen Qi turned back, glancing at the destructive energy emanating from the deep blue fires.
After all this effort, finally obtained the deep blue fires.
Five deep blue fires... Chen Qi smiled slightly.
The primary objective of this journey had been achieved—five deep blue fires were sufficient to forge a forbidden weapon.
But before that, he needed to deal with this troublesome Dya first.
"Interesting! Interesting!"
From within the massive dust cloud, Dya clapped, his blood-stained golden hair fluttering in the wind:
"Fascinating, Lamp Keeper, what's your name? If you entertain me sufficiently, our Bonfire Energy Company hunter group might exceptionally recruit you!"
"Lion."
Chen Qi said casually. He could already see that nearly all of Dya's close combat abilities came from the Artisans' Furnace Armor.
The furnace armor covering sixty percent of his body meant Dya had almost no weaknesses except for his head.
"Lion, such an ordinary name..."
Dya casually took two steps forward.
"Furnace. Overload!!"
Dya roared again, sparks continuously flashing along the armor's patterns as his speed burst forth again, breaking through limits!
Only several red afterimages remained in his original position!
"Die!!"
Dya roared fiercely, arriving before Chen Qi as the armor's high thermal energy concentrated at his fist, condensing at a single point!
Since arriving at the Witch Sea, he had never tasted defeat!
Combustion. Volcano!
The Artisans' Furnace Armor allowed him to deliver punches comparable to Blade Release!
Boom! Tens of meters high flame waves poured forth, even heating the rock wall behind Chen Qi to scorching temperatures.
However, the next moment, Dya sensed danger—his armor's 'enemy detection' system issued warnings, warnings about facing dangerous monsters—
"Why? Could there be monsters nearby?"
Dya felt puzzled.
The flames dispersed!
Steel Qi!
Within the flames, Chen Qi blocked with both arms, enduring this combustion punch as pitch-black tentacles slowly emerged behind him.
Ember's Touch. Shadow Weaving. Activate!
Chen Qi breathed heavily, a flash of crimson appearing in his eyes.
Something's wrong—After throwing his punch, Dya decisively chose to create distance. Yet the next second, he found himself airborne.
Running away? This is actively revealing openings!
Chen Qi's tentacles grabbed Dya's mechanical legs, throwing him into the air. Dya continuously spun midair, rotating over ten times—
The next second, Dya seized an opportunity to use his armor's Meteor Dash, regaining balance.
"Good armor, pity about the user—"
Chen Qi's right hand suddenly clenched, grabbing Dya's disheveled golden hair.
Lamp Keeper... Aelor's eyes widened, unable to describe his current emotions. The Lamp Keeper had actually faced one of the sea's acknowledged seven Supernovas, Dya, alone to save him!
"You—"
Dya wanted to curse angrily, but he was astonished to discover that what held him wasn't just a hand—pitch-black tentacles also firmly wrapped around his thighs.
Tentacles—
Aelor struggled to step forward. He didn't want Chen Qi to endure Dya's brutality alone.
Could I be fighting another Supernova? Dya instantly felt excitement coursing through his body.
Boom!
"Interesting—"
Dya wanted to activate his furnace core to adjust position, seeking another attack opportunity.
However, Chen Qi didn't give him this chance.
Boom!
Chen Qi delivered a left kick to the knee, then grabbed his opponent's head, smashing it into the scorching rock wall!
Bang!
The rock shattered as Dya's head was forcefully embedded into the rock crater, a full one meter deep!
Then Chen Qi suddenly accelerated, using Dya's head as a rock drill, pushing forward along the rock wall for a hundred meters!
Bang bang bang bang bang bang!
Countless rock fragments flew everywhere!
Dya's head continuously collided with the rock wall, instantly becoming drenched in blood.
The entire hundred-meter rock wall was pushed into a bloody hundred-meter blood trail by Chen Qi—
Boom!
Finally, at the rock wall's end, Chen Qi lifted Dya's head again, raising it before accelerating downward for a fierce smash!
Boom!
The entire rock ground was smashed into a deep crater, stirring up dust across a ten-meter radius!
"Hah..."
Chen Qi exhaled blood mist, the tentacles behind him continuously squirming.
Mechanist Dya had committed the sin of arrogance the moment he chose close combat.
Dya's close combat abilities were much weaker than he imagined, though his damage resistance was truly strong, and his skull was genuinely hard.
"Hah, hah, hah..."
Chen Qi breathed heavily, looking toward the distant dust cloud.
Troublesome, two third-tier peak monsters... Chen Qi couldn't help but grow excited.
From within the dust cloud, Bluefire holding ten deep blue fire bottles emerged from darkness, tilting his head as he pulled out a lighter to light a cigarette:
"Friend, could you let him go? He's young master from Steam Hand Workshop—we can't afford to offend them."
Within the darkness behind him, a fifteen-meter pitch-black giant could vaguely be seen.
Dya roared again, sparks continuously flashing along the armor's patterns as his speed surged again, breaking through limits!
Bluefire exhaled a thick smoke ring.