Boom.
There was a bell reverberating under the sky, a deep and deep sound with a long echo that struck into everyone's heart. This sound is like a sledgehammer. Every time it appears, it hits the souls of everyone on the top floor of the command tower, as if they are the bells that make the sound.
Boom.
A few seconds later, the dull sound sounded again, penetrating through the layers of rolled-up flames and entering Tallulah's ear canal. Even though the fire in her ears was swirling like a strong wind, it could not suppress the unimaginable heartbeat, forcing the flames and her spirit to accept the baptism of this powerful power.
After a short spell casting process, the flames on the top floor finally gathered above Tallulah, covering the spirit behind her with the last layer of armor, and making the top of the command tower, which was burned black, appear in front of everyone.
Because it lost the cover of the flames, the Victoria Great Sword in Tallulah's hand was also revealed in front of Xing Yihuang's eyes, but it was no longer in the state of solid magma not long ago, but lit up extremely dazzlingly. The light was as if she was holding a sun in her hand.
The strong light made Amiya and Chen behind Tallulah squint their eyes, but Xing Yihuang still stood there without making any movement. Her pitch-black eyes were like black holes in the universe. The light shining in front of her did not cause any visual inconvenience to her. Tallulah and the flame dragon could still see clearly.
Not only that, Tallulah in Xing Yihuang's field of vision also became "candid", her clothes and skin disappeared, leaving only dense nerves and tense or relaxed muscles. She could also clearly see the other person. The heart is still beating on the left side of the chest.
It's like Valentine's 'clairvoyance' function.
It's just that Valentin really saw the scene under human skin, and the information was obtained through the optic nerve; while Xing Yihuang felt it, this picture would only appear in her mind and not on her retina.
This is not that she has awakened a new Origin Stone skill, but that she has mastered a more advanced way of using the original Origin Stone skill.
As Jiao Zhengyu said, medical magic is just a low-level application of Valentine's Source Stone skills. The more advanced one is his current 'Nature Spirit' form, which can transform a ruin into a vibrant nature. It has entered It has reached the realm of 'turning stone into gold'.
The more advanced one is the feeling of 'world consciousness' that he finally mentioned. Holding a world composed of countless individuals in your hands, and controlling the planet's crustal pressure and ocean currents, this is what the Source Stone skill called 'vitality' should do.
As for the more advanced ones, I'm afraid it's the application of rules.
Each Source Stone skill has unlimited potential. Even the worst-looking medical spell that can only stop bleeding has its advanced application methods. As long as the caster finds out what his Origin Stone skills control, and continues to deepen his thinking on this basis, the most common Origin Stone skills can also produce shocking effects.
This is the 'clairvoyance' function that Xing Yihuang has mastered at the moment.
Source Stone skills are not magic that need to be learned. As long as you study them deeply enough, you can master new functions as soon as they appear.
Xing Yihuang reached the point where she was able to open the door and undergo qualitative changes very early, but she always stopped outside due to physical reasons. At this time, with Valentin's help, she pushed the door open, and her overflowing experience points were naturally absorbed, and she became stronger at an outrageous speed.
If there were people in the world with the same Origin Stone skills as hers, then Xing Yihuang would be the first to understand them.
At this moment, it’s time not to fly, but to soar into the sky!
However, this newly awakened function does not mean much to her, unless the enemy she faces is a warrior with super high physical strength like her.
At this moment, Tallulah's physical condition has been clearly seen in Xing Yihuang's eyes. According to Rhode Island's standards, Tallulah's physical strength can reach the level of excellence. Although Xing Yihuang's physical strength was also excellent at this time, it was definitely not on the same level as Tallulah.
Your excellence is excellence because of your strength, and my excellence is excellence because of the highest rating.
If it weren't for the flaming dragon and the extremely dazzling sword, Xing Yihuang could have given Tallulah a lunch with just one finger.
But this doesn't mean that the flame dragon and the Great Sword can pose much of a threat to her. After all, the spirits and weapons behind them are tools that require human power. No matter how powerful they are, they are nothing more than foreign objects. As long as the people who use them are eliminated, the crisis will naturally be resolved.
and……
The hot air will no longer cause damage to Xing Yihuang's internal organs at this time, and every breath she takes is as long and thick as a giant whale. A large amount of oxygen is absorbed by the cells that are squeezed to the extreme and circulates several times in an instant, turning into waste gas and expelled from the body.
Every time a human breathes, he exhales some oxygen that has not been absorbed, but there is no oxygen component in the gas Xing Yihuang exhales at this time. She has increased the operating efficiency of the major circulatory systems in her body to the extreme, ensuring that not a single bit of energy is wasted in order to maintain her ultra-high-intensity body at this time.
Her heartbeat was very slow, but each beat was compressed to the extreme, enough to circulate the blood in her body dozens of times.
Not only that, in order to control this extremely strengthened body, Xing Yihuang's brain also underwent qualitative changes!
It is a fair rumor that the human brain utilization rate is only 3%. In fact, it is precisely because the brain is fully developed that humans can complete a series of daily activities.
But complete development does not mean efficient use.
As an existence that is more sophisticated than the CPU, the operating efficiency of the human brain is not even comparable to that of the processor of a mobile phone, let alone PCs and supercomputers.
But at this time, Xing Yihuang strengthened the efficiency of his brain use, making his processing speed of external information a qualitative leap.
Many times during combat, people rely on muscle memory to attack and defend, because it is much faster than thinking about the results and then acting on their own. But at this time, Xing Yihuang solved this problem. Her brain went from receiving information and processing it to controlling her muscles to respond faster than her subconscious mind!
Now her brain can be said to have truly become a powerful computer!
And in addition to these two points, Xing Yihuang also has a unique advantage, and that is the black scales on her arms.
At this time, she had already taken off the boxing gloves she had brought from the Rhode Island base, and threw them not far behind her with her protective clothing. Even if the gloves were decorated with magic and physical resistance, they had high resistance. D32 steel sheet.
Because she doesn't need it anymore.
Black scales grew densely on Xing Yihuang's arms, each one the size of a thumb, and together they looked like armor. There are no gaps between the scales, but golden lines one by one, connected like fishing nets.
The light not far away illuminates these smooth and moist scales like black jade. The delicate lines on them are like works of art, full of noble beauty. The golden lines also shine under the light, as if they are really... Made of gold as well.
And these scales with infinite beauty are the most powerful weapon in Xing Yihuang's hands, which is why she threw away her gloves.
When the scales grew from his arms, Xing Yihuang understood their strength - far exceeding D32 steel.
She made an assessment of her own strength in an instant. If she hits the ground beneath her feet with all her strength regardless of the cost, the entire command tower will be smashed through!
Without him, the power is strong enough! The fist is hard enough!
Valentine's belief that the strongest on the surface is not just talk, he really thinks that Xing Yihuang is the strongest on the surface at this time!
With a computer-like brain, a body with ultra-high physical strength, and scales tougher than D32 steel, who else but Xing Yihuang can bear the title of 'The Strongest Creature on Earth'?
Of course, Skadi is a fish and is not included in the scope of 'surface'.
Moreover, Skadi has not fought any battles that match the exaggerated descriptions in the files so far, and her true combat prowess remains in doubt.
But Xing Yihuang...
Since she can cover her arms with scales, why can't she cover her body with scales? In that state not long ago, her exposed skin was covered with scales!
If she could really summon a pair of 'black scale armor', she might be able to face natural disasters head-on.
…
But miracles and magic are not free. Maybe God knew that Xing Yihuang was too evil and gave her a limiter like the Origin Stone crystal in her heart. Even if she encountered Valentine, she could only use full firepower for a few minutes.
After all, energy is conserved, and a high-intensity body requires high-intensity energy to drive it.
From the time the world behind the door woke up to now, 40 seconds have passed, which is very short.
But Xing Yihuang could no longer hold on.
Even with the support of the dark blue flying dragon, she could not prolong this state. At most, she could only maintain her original appearance after the state ended.
She spent half of these 40 seconds waiting for Tallulah to summon the spirit behind her, waiting for the enemy's final blow.
Opening the door changed not only Xing Yihuang's body and brain, but also her heart. When she was pressed to the ground and rubbed by nature, her rebellious seeds had already sprouted and now they had grown into a towering tree.
She is not afraid of strong enemies, not afraid of danger, not afraid of anything.
Arrogance is like a rebellious symbiotic thing. It is Xing Yihuang's innate aura. At this time, it has awakened and merged into her soul. Unlike Kosich's contempt for Rhodes Island, she really regarded Tallulah as an enemy, but the kind that was bound to fail.
For Xing Yihuang, there is nothing but nature that can defeat her at this moment!
Even if the spirit behind Tallulah could melt an entire building, even if the dazzling sword really made her feel a fatal threat, Xing Yihuang, who had completely let go at this time, would not lower her noble head. !
Just like Valentin said goodbye to Chen Yue, at this time the weak Xing Yihuang had died, and the one standing on the ground now was the real Xing Yihuang.
The supreme hunter!
If the prey wants to survive, there is no other way but to kill her.
This waiting is not stupidity, but pride, her pride as the strongest!
She wants to take the prey from body to heart...
Completely defeated!
--------the other side--------
"imperial power……"
In the corridor filled with corpses, Kelsey frowned slightly and stopped. She raised her head and looked towards the top floor, her face gradually becoming serious.
Noah took his hand from the neck of a corpse, stood up, looked at the back in front of him and asked:
"Yellow Spring?"
The language is authentic Yanguo dialect.
When Kelsey said those two words just now, she also used Yanguo language, which surprised Noah.
I have been with this old lynx day and night for so long, and except for the fact that she used authentic Yanguo dialect when negotiating with Wei Yanwu, I have never heard her speak this awkward language in daily life.
"Is it... our operator from Rhode Island? Your SWEEP?"
Noah jogged a few steps and stood beside Kelsey, thinking about the meaning of these two Chinese characters.
In Yanguo culture, Huangquan refers to the place where people live after death, so it is normal to use it as a nickname. However, there is no operator 'Yellow Spring' in Rhode Island in Noah's mind. There is no other possibility except that he is a member of SWEEP.
"imperial power."
Kelsey glanced at Noah beside her, said the word again in Ursus, and then walked forward, walking faster than before.
This time Noah understood. He repeated the word and trotted behind Kelsey.
"Why are you suddenly saying this?"
Although the past memories have been forgotten, Noah also understood after getting along with her for this period of time that Kelsey is not a person who likes to talk nonsense.
She didn't say a word of nonsense, and every word that came out of her mouth must have its meaning.
"Dr. Noah, do you believe in the existence of 'aura'?"
Kelsey didn't stop because of Noah's inquiry, and stepped over a body that fell on the stairs and continued forward.
She's pretty close to the top.
"Momentum? Believe it."
If Kelsey had asked this question two months ago, he would definitely have answered that he didn't believe it. But in the past two months, Noah has been running around with Rhode Island operators, and some fantasy things have gradually entered his mind. It left an impression, just like this momentum.
The bloody momentum that erupted from the Patriots not long ago was still fresh in his memory.
"Unlike Origin Stone skills, momentum is divided into several major categories. Maybe momentum allows people to see all kinds of strange scenery, but its classification relies on another standard."
"It's emotion."
A Sakaz mercenary who fell on the ground seemed to notice someone passing by and raised his arm unsteadily. Her blood-stained hand touched Kelsey's trouser leg. She glanced at her feet, squatted down and began to check the mercenary's physical condition.
"emotion?"
As soon as he heard this, Noah understood that Kelsey's small class had started again. He squatted next to her like a good student and waited for the explanation, and at the same time helped Kelsey.
"The emotions that burst out from the hearts of those who sense the momentum."
Her voice was cold and cold, like a killer's, but her hands unbuttoned the mercenary's shirt, exposing his wounds.
Needs disinfection.
"The momentum that most people burst out will make people feel scared, because they see unbearable bloody scenes in the momentum. The most typical example is the patriots."
"During that battle, you also saw the blood-red world with the patriot momentum, right?"
This sentence stirred up Noah's bad memories again. He shook his head, putting the scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood behind him, and handed the bandage to Kelsey.
"right."
"The aura of soldiers and generals is basically of this type, which makes people feel scared."
"This is also the most common momentum."
Noah nodded.
He understood why fear was so common. In this world that is not peaceful, wars happen all the time, and civilians have more or less blood debts in their hands. It is normal to have this kind of momentum.
"There are also auras that can make people feel uncomfortable, adding a bit of disgust in addition to pure fear, like mental pollution."
"This kind of aura is often seen in madmen. They have lost their reason and are left with only a body driven by madness. They are no longer human."
"The most typical example is the Avengers."
the Avengers?
Noah knew that this was an elite unit in the Integration Movement. It was extremely dangerous and powerful, but it was also very unstable and might even kill its teammates.
He has never seen an Avenger so far, and he doesn't know what it feels like to see a crazy aura.
"Actually, these two types include most of the auras in the world. Many auras are variants of these two types. Although the feelings are different, the roots are still the same."
The wound was quickly treated. Kelsey stood up and informed the operator upstairs and continued walking forward.
They're pretty close to the top.
"Then, what about the third type?"
Kelsey said that there must be exceptions, and Noah showed his good student nature and asked the teacher questions.
"Dr. Kelsey, doctor."
Rosemary, who was guarding the door, saw Kelsey and Noah and waved to them. The heavy sword was suspended behind her and swaying, as if the invisible mental giant was also saying hello to them.
"Is the battle over?"
Kelsey gently rubbed Rosemary's head, causing the little kitten to wag its tail, but then lowered it after hearing her words.
"Amiya and the others... haven't come out yet."
"The flames and black smoke have dissipated, but the high temperatures are still there."
This means the fight continues.
"Well, let's go in."
Kelsey rubbed Rosemary's head again, watched the kitten reveal a pixel smile, and opened the door in front of her.
This was not the door to the top floor, there was a corridor in front of them.
At the same time, the heat wave rushed in front of them like a strong wind, but was blocked by the giant of thought.
But then, an unimaginable coercion came from not far away, like an anvil that suddenly fell on the shoulders of Rosemary and Kelsey, as if gravity was going to force them to kneel on the ground.
Rosemary suddenly stood up and raised the little ears on her head, and the heavy sword behind her suddenly floated up, as if it would fly out in the next second. But there were no enemies in front of them, just an empty corridor.
At the end of the corridor is the last door to the top floor.
"Doctor Kelsey, I..."
Rosemary's voice was still cold, but her slender legs were trembling slightly, and her tail hung tightly beside her legs.
"It's okay, don't be afraid."
Kelsey whispered to comfort Xiao Feilin beside her, and at the same time tugged on Noah's coat.
"With the Doctor here, you are safe."
Um?
There's something wrong with this.
Noah turned his head and looked at Kelsey, who suddenly entered the loving mother mode, with a twitch in the corner of his eye.
It sounds like I am Rosemary's father, you are the mother and she is the daughter...
Although it's wonderful, I'm just a powerless commander!
How can I protect Rosemary?
I'm afraid this little girl can knock me away with one punch!
"Um."
Rosemary nodded slightly and held Noah's hand.
Complaints are complaints, but on the surface they are still in place. A smiling face appeared on Noah's screen, and he held Rosemary's hand and moved forward slowly.
"What's going on?"
He lowered his voice to communicate with Kelsey, but the other party talked about the popular science just now.
"Doctor, the third aura is very rare, but it is innate. Even if he goes through an extremely complicated growth process the day after tomorrow, this aura will not change."
"Those fears and madness are just additional products, and the core is still this third momentum."
While talking, Noah and the three of them had already arrived at the door. Although the expression on Rosemary's face did not change, she held Noah's hand tightly.
Kelsey held the door handle and turned to look at Noah beside her.
"You are in the third momentum at the moment, but you are not affected by it."
"This momentum is called imperial power."
"It just gives people a feeling."
Squeak.
The door was opened, and flames filled Noah's vision, illuminating the entire top floor red, as if the entire sky was burning.
But for some reason, the flame quickly disappeared, disappearing in less than half a breath, and the gray sky appeared in front of everyone again. At the same time, a black shadow flew from the front and hit the wall next to Noah in the blink of an eye, making a dull sound.
That was Tallulah.
But Noah didn't notice this 'nemesis' that suddenly flew over. He didn't focus on Amiya and Chen not far in front of him, but kept staring at the slender figure in the distance.
"Surrender."
Kelsey finished her last sentence, but these two words pierced Noah's brain like needles, setting off huge waves.
