Chapter 62: The Silver Leader
The creature’s appearance was striking—a lion-like mane, sleek body shimmering with a metallic sheen.
Up close, every inch of it—fur, skin, even the eyes—was made of metal. I activate鉴定—
Chimera
Beast Type Lv3882
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No doubt about it—the “Leader”! Further analysis reveals the metal parts of its body are made of mithril (high purity). When I examine its slightly different claws and fangs, they’re labeled “orichalcum.”
So that’s why it tore through my body so easily...?
If I move time, I’ll lose sight of this beast. No—settle this in stillness! I strap mithril knuckles onto both hands and slam them into the monster’s body!!
After a dozen hits, the knuckles shatter to dust. Even with high-purity mithril, there’s still a huge difference from low-grade stuff. I switch to bare fists, but the thing’s impossibly hard.
After hundreds of punches, my knuckles are bloody. Wait a bit—“Super Recovery” will fix it, but damn, it hurts.
Since time’s frozen, the impact energy should be building up... Even bare fists can’t be that weak. I keep punching, then kick it—dozens more times. Now my boots are falling apart.
I’ve landed a serious beating—must’ve done some damage. I release the time stop.
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A deafening impact sound blasts right beside me! I thought my left eardrum had burst for a second.
I turn—there’s a monster crashing through a tree, smashing into the rock wall beyond, then crashing into the ground, kicking up smoke...
What the hell just happened!? Gojo’s right in front of me.
“What? Gojo, what the hell did you do!?”
“Wang, stay right here.”
In that instant—Gojo was gone.
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Not as effective as I thought? That monster got blown back pretty far, but it doesn’t look all that damaged.
The monster lowered its stance slightly. Shit! It’s moving again. I freeze time immediately.
It’s not where it was a second ago… I scan the area—there it is, hundreds of meters behind me. No way!?
Can it really move that far in a single blink!? And it’s not even flying—it’s covering nearly a kilometer in one step!
That’s why I couldn’t find any footprints. I close in, then unleash thousands of strikes!
Blood drips from my hands, but I keep punching—“Ultra Recovery” healing it as I go.
Time manipulation—
The monster explodes backward, slamming into a rock face right in front of me! Did I hit it? I hoped it’d slow down… but it stood up and vanished instantly.
Unseen speed. Stealth-based ability. No trace, no aura—nothing.
I freeze time again, keep beating it. Fourth time—check the motion. Still not a fatal blow. Not even close.
“Is it too damn durable…?”
My mind’s about to snap. If only I had a weapon that could pierce its body… Then I notice my hands heating up.
At first, I figured it was just from punching until I bled—obviously. But no. It’s not that.
Light gathers in my hands. Not just my hands—throughout my whole body! This is definitely "Qi cultivation"! Finally, the "Imitation" effect is kicking in.
I froze time the moment the monster tried to move.
But what now? In a world where time is stopped, magic doesn't work. Not even Qi cultivation—my enhanced magic application. How do I—?
Suddenly, it hits me. It’s pushing off the ground to move. It’s not flying! If that’s the case—!
I kick the monster’s belly hard! Again! And again! And again!
Time’s movement—!
The monster flies straight up into the sky! I teleport after it instantly!!
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Gojo’s figure, the monster’s form—nowhere to be seen… but impact sounds echo from every direction! Liu and the other members are completely lost, scrambling around, clueless.
Gojo’s fighting that monster alone right now. Not just any monster—its Leader!
I was told not to move, but I can’t just stand here! Not when one of our members is under attack. I have to do this myself—!
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The monster rockets through the air at terrifying speed! It flails its legs, clearly unable to move properly in midair.
I teleport to where it’s coming from, use wind magic to create a super-dense “ball of air” as a platform, and launch myself forward at full speed!
The monster’s exposed back is facing me. I focus Qi into my feet and kick it with everything I’ve got!! The monster bends into a “U” shape, screeching as it’s blown backward violently!!
“GAAH!?”
The monster lets out a short cry. First real feedback!
I teleported right where I’d flown to. Using the “air sphere” as a foothold, I focus the “qi” into my fist this time!
Punching with all my might—metal body cracks open, blood gushing out! The monster screams in agony, flung backward in the opposite direction!! The sheer impact twists its face. I teleport around it, wrap my left hand around my right fist, concentrate qi into both hands, and slam down with everything I’ve got—straight from above!
The force is overwhelming—the beast’s face contorts in pain. It’s driven straight into the ground below!
I land a short distance away, checking where the monster crashed. It staggers to its feet, clearly damaged… The impact from Qigong Martial Arts penetrates not just the surface, but deep inside too.
I’m stunned—shocked at the sheer power of Qigong Martial Arts, even more than I’d imagined….