Zongwu: Aspiring to be the mastermind behind the scenes

Chapter 244 Armor Test, Hitting the Bull from Afar

"Hmph! Stop with the empty talk. The wills of my two brothers are as firm as iron, and they will not be swayed by your words!"

Bru snorted and shouted.

It turns out that the energy in this energy box must be drawn out by mental energy, and it also requires mental power to make it function stably.

However, the human spirit is not entirely stable.

Therefore, the simplest way to deal with this force is to directly shake its mind, making its spirit unstable, which in turn makes its energy unstable, resulting in unstable armor, and it may even collapse directly.

Therefore, what Kunsha said earlier was not entirely contempt, but rather an expression of that tone, an attempt to shake the spirits of Blue and the other two.

However, Blue and his two companions had already fought countless battles with Kunsha during previous experiments, so while they weren't completely immune to verbal attacks, they were largely indifferent to them.

The three remained unmoved.

Even if they saw with their own eyes that Kunsha was using armor that was more advanced than theirs, it would still be the same.

"cut!"

Kunsha curled his lip to hide his embarrassment at having his intentions exposed, and then moved to attack the three of them first.

Although that speed couldn't compare to the Three Friends of Winter, which was at the level of a Second Flower Grandmaster, it still surpassed the Innate Realm and could vaguely reach the level of a First Flower Grandmaster.

The energy box was created by incorporating the energy of the Heavenly Crystal into the Five Elements Transformation Array left behind by the Heavenly Crystal and the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady.

The armor projected onto them was also extraordinary; in addition to being made of refined steel, it was also secretly inscribed with runes learned from the God of War.

Although, based on the various materials Zhou Ming has collected so far, he has only deciphered a few basic runes, these runes still allow the armor to unleash a boost in strength, speed, and defense.

In terms of strength and speed, it can be increased by about 100%, with the highest limit being close to the level of a Grandmaster of One Flower.

In terms of defense, it is incredibly powerful. The armor itself is made of refined steel, and with the added power of the heaven and earth, it can withstand attacks from a two-flower master without any damage. Only a three-flower master can break through its defense, but even then, their defense will be greatly reduced.

Kunsha's method is even more powerful; only those who reach the level of "Three Flowers Gathering at the Top" can break through the defense.

However, the world is vast and full of wonders.

The above standards only apply to normal attacks. Some special martial arts techniques and methods can often unleash even greater destructive power than normal attacks.

For example, there is a technique called "hitting a cow across a mountain," which is most effective against defenses like armor.

While this Heavenly Crystal Armor uses both armor and the energy of heaven and earth for dual defense, making it extremely effective against such techniques, if it were to encounter a true expert in this field, even a master of the One Flower Grandmaster level might be able to break through the armor's defenses and harm the person inside using this special technique of applying force.

However, the hidden story behind this was unknown to the few people watching from the sidelines.

In just a few swift movements, Kunsha arrived in front of Blue and his two companions, raising his fist to strike.

Bru neither dodged nor evaded, letting the punch land directly on his chest. His two brothers rushed forward, also clenching their fists and slamming them towards Kunsha.

Kunsha neither dodged nor evaded, letting the two punches land on his breastplate, while grabbing Blue with one hand and delivering three more punches.

The collision between armors is like steel clashing against steel, producing a metallic sound.

"What a strong defense!"

"This armor is indeed remarkable!"

The Three Friends of Winter were all amazed, and their hearts were filled with admiration for the armor worn by people in the world.

As for the three's fighting skills... the three completely ignored them.

There's no other reason; it's just too rough.

Only when martial artists reach the third stage of Foundation Establishment will their battles consist of pure fist and foot attacks, like these martial artists.

Once you reach the third stage of the Acquired Realm, the focus shifts to the application of internal energy.

Upon reaching the Innate Realm, sword light and energy burst forth.

At the Grandmaster level, true energy surges forth.

Grandmasters can even directly harness the power of heaven and earth, soaring into the air, ethereal like immortals.

What Kunsa and the three Blue brothers are doing now, a pure fistfight, looks like children fighting in the eyes of these grandmasters.

They are not even as good as those who have acquired martial arts skills.

Even for martial artists who have acquired their skills, when engaging in hand-to-hand combat, they often emphasize the coordination of footwork, fists, feet, and weapons.

At this moment, the four of them relied on their armor for defense, and no matter how the opponent attacked, they simply stood still and fought head-on.

These are combat skills that only ordinary people who have never learned martial arts can demonstrate.

Although they could understand that the choice was made because wearing armor allowed them to ignore defenses, and that a direct confrontation would provide far more opportunities to attack than dodging, it was not because these four people were ignorant of martial arts.

After all, although the four of them were of low strength, they were still genuinely at the Innate Realm.

However, none of this affected the fact that the three looked down on the four's fighting skills.

"That powerful energy can only form armor? That's a bit of a pity. If it were used for attack, its power would surely be considerable!"

Hanmei recalled the power that erupted when the armor was formed and whispered.

As for the true energy of the innate realm that these people possess, it is obviously of no use under these circumstances.

In the arena, seeing that he had taken several punches from Kunsha but remained unharmed, Red couldn't help but laugh: "Hahaha, Kunsha, you were so arrogant before, I thought you were something, but now it seems you're nothing special!"

Upon hearing this, Kunsha nodded in agreement: "Indeed! It seems that although this suit of armor has been upgraded, its basic attack power is still insufficient to break through the defense of ordinary armor."

Red's face stiffened, then he roared, "You bastard, you actually used us to test the capabilities of the new armor!"

"Isn't it your duty to be experimental subjects?"

"You!"

Red cursed and slammed his fist into Kunsha's breastplate.

Kunsha sneered: "The upgraded armor I'm using isn't powerful enough to break through the defense of your basic armor. You think you can hurt me with the attack power of your basic armor?"

"Ah!"

Upon hearing this, Reid laughed instead of getting angry: "As my elder brother said, 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation.' Do you think that's all the changes we've made?"

He clenched his fist, and the flame-like patterns on his armor truly seemed to dance like fire, then converged on his fist.

This made that iron fist seem to burn like flames.

Kunsha was not surprised at all: "It seems that your mental strength has indeed improved a lot. You can even control the power of heaven and earth and launch attacks?"

Instead of flinching, he straightened his chest and said, "Come on, give it a try!"

"Go to hell!"

With a roar, Red threw a punch that slammed directly into Kunsha's breastplate.

Flames erupted instantly, engulfing Kunsa's entire upper body.

High temperatures are sweeping across the country.

The Three Friends of Winter, who were watching from the sidelines, could feel a scorching heat coming towards them and quickly took several steps back.

The greed in his eyes was even more intense.

I thought this armor was only good for defense, but I didn't expect it could actually be used for offense.

This force, in terms of power, was in no way inferior to their attacks, and might even be slightly superior.

However, the three also noticed that with the punch, Reid's armor dimmed slightly. He himself took two steps back, catching his breath, before saying, "How was my punch?"

"No!"

The flames subsided, and Kunsa was unharmed.

There wasn't even a trace on the breastplate.

"It seems that the upgraded armor is indeed more defensive. Even if the basic armor mobilizes the power of heaven and earth to attack, it cannot break through this defense."

Red was both surprised and furious: "We've come all this way, and you still haven't forgotten to keep the experimental records. What a good dog you are!"

Kunsha remained unmoved: "Just a casual thing. After all, fighting you didn't put any pressure on me at all!"

He looked at Blue: "Even Reid can do it, so you, as the eldest brother, must be able to do it too, right? In that case, do you think I can do it?"

Bru's expression was grave.

Using mental power to mobilize the power of heaven and earth within the energy box for an attack is indeed a more difficult operation.

And its power is indeed formidable, enabling those who are merely at the Innate Realm to unleash an attack comparable to that of a Second Flower Grandmaster.

But what they can do, Kunsa, who is stronger than them, can certainly do as well.

Moreover, the opponent possesses a higher-level battle suit, which likely allows them to mobilize even more energy.

Their attacks are comparable to those of a Second-Grandmaster, while Kunsha... perhaps even a Third-Grandmaster would have to retreat for the time being!
Thinking of this, Bruton felt pressured.

Kunsha's upgraded armor can withstand their attacks, but the basic armor they are currently using is probably insufficient to withstand the enemy's attacks.

However, Kunsha did not do that. Instead, he calmly pressed the arm guard on his right hand and said, "Don't rush, the functions of this armor have not been fully tested yet!"

The activated arm armor unfolded a mechanism, releasing a cylinder which Kunsa gripped tightly.

As the surging energy converged, a beam of light emerged from the front of the cylinder, condensing into a three-foot-long strip that emitted a faint glow.

Combined with the cylinder behind it, it looks just like a... sword!

"How about it?"

Kunsa brandished his lightsaber, performing a sword flourish.

Like a child showing off a new toy to a friend, he asked, "Is this the new weapon function that's equipped in the upgraded armor?"

He chuckled and said, "There's a classic story in the Central Plains called 'using the enemy's spear to attack their shield.' I'd also like to know, between the weapon formed from the power of the Heavenly Crystal and the armor formed from the power of the Heavenly Crystal, which is stronger?"

"Come on, cooperate with me to complete this step of the experiment!"

Blue had no intention of cooperating at all.

This is not the experimental site, where there are people watching and killing is forbidden.

The current experiments are being conducted with their lives at stake.

If the experiment fails, the price they will have to pay is likely their lives.

Thinking of this, Bru's expression shifted, and he suddenly said, "We three brothers are no longer experimental subjects from that place. Who wants to be experimented on here with you?! Second brother, third brother, let's go!"

"What?" Reid exclaimed hastily, "Big Brother?"

"Stop talking nonsense. The three of us brothers came here to make a name for ourselves. Why waste time with this guy?"

"Brother is absolutely right!"

Red didn't want to back down, but he wasn't stupid either; he knew his older brother was right.

Fighting Kunsha would bring no benefit whatsoever, and losing could even result in death.

Why did we have to fight this match for no reason?

He then slipped back to Bru's side, but a hint of resentment lingered in his heart: "But brother, what if the Rakshasa Token falls into his hands?"

"Then let's see what these people over there think."

Bru looked at the Three Friends of Winter and said something with a hint of meaning.

If Kunsa really wants to compete with these three friends of winter for the Rakshasa card, he wouldn't mind playing the victim and reaping the benefits.

However, the possibility is not high.

The three immediately tried to retreat.

Kunsha laughed: "Red, is this the Rakshasa talisman you're talking about?"

He raised his hand, revealing a dark purple jade tablet.

"What?" Bru exclaimed in surprise, and quickly looked at the Three Friends of Winter.

The Three Friends of Winter were also bewildered.

Lu Xiaofeng was even more surprised, thinking to himself that he had only hidden the Rakshasa Token in the belly of a wild boar two days ago, and now someone had found it?

impossible?

How could such a coincidence happen!

The Three Friends of Winter, unaware of the unexpected turn of events, quickly grabbed their bags and opened them to take a look.

There was only a pile of broken tiles inside!
"Rakshasa brand... How could this be!"

Hanmei roared in fury: "Kusong! Are you a pig-brain? You didn't even know someone switched the Rakshasa brand!"

Kusong's face was extremely gloomy. With a forceful squeeze, he crushed the broken tile into powder.

Gu Zhu said, "Stop talking nonsense. Whoever has the Rakshasa Token now, just take it!"

The three of them moved swiftly and appeared beside Kunsha.

But he was genuinely somewhat wary of his armor: "Kunsha, your grudges with those three have nothing to do with my Rakshasa Cult. Hand over the Rakshasa Token!"

Kunsha not only refused to hand it over, but also put away the Rakshasa Token, saying, "Want it? Then come and take it! Perfect timing, I have another experimental target, which is to test the destructive power of Grandmaster True Qi on battle armor!"

"If that's the case... then prepare to die!"

Hanmei let out a low shout and took the lead in attacking, her palms surging with cold wind.

Gu Zhu and Ku Song no longer held back and attacked together.

Unlike Hanmei, their martial arts skills did not have obvious characteristics, but as protectors of the Rakshasa Sect, their martial arts skills were also extraordinary.

Gu Zhu exuded an air of aloofness.

The withered pine tree, on the other hand, carries an aura of desolation.

Having roamed the world for many years, the three men had an excellent eye for talent.

They were well aware of the formidable defensive capabilities of Kunsha's armor, but they also keenly realized that the technique of striking from a distance might be able to exert some power against this armor.

Although they didn't speak, they were perfectly in sync, and their moves were all delivered with the technique of striking from a distance.

Kunsha remained unmoved, allowing the three men's fists and palms to land on his armor.

But this time, they suffered a loss.

Using their technique of striking through mountains, the three men's force actually broke through the armor's defenses and landed on Kunsha's body.

Although it was weakened by nearly 90% by the armor and the power of heaven and earth, even the remaining 10% was enough to make Kunsha take several steps back and his expression change drastically!
(End of this chapter)