Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 252 Brainless

Yero spotted Gao Wu from afar; his dark red mechanical armor was strikingly conspicuous on the open beach.

Including the corpse lying on the ground, the black thorn armor should definitely be the Poison Stinger.

Poison Sting is experienced and decisive, and also possesses the innate ability of psychic powers, making him one of the most outstanding among his subordinates.

Yero valued this subordinate highly, and since he happened to be nearby, he rushed over as soon as he received the alarm.

The reason he ran to the archipelago was because he had received a series of alarms in the past few days, and he felt that Dongwei Island might have taken action against the archipelago.

Although a Martial Saint is stationed on the other side, it's impossible for him to personally come and sweep through the archipelago. If the Martial Saint were to do the work, how would his subordinates be expected to do it?
This isn't just a simple matter of taking credit; the fact that the top leader has personally intervened only indicates that the situation is out of control.

Even if we encounter Hai Wuji, we're not afraid. We'll just bow our heads and admit our mistakes. Do you think Hai Wuji would disregard his dignity and attack us? That's not the style of the alliance.

Yero did not detect any abnormal source energy fluctuations in the surroundings. Looking at the dark red armor, the source energy state was obscure and deep, but it was definitely not level six.

Level 6 is the level of an extraordinary master, just one step away from becoming a legend who has condensed the core of source power.

Having determined the opponent's source power level, Yero naturally felt a strong killing intent.

Killing Stinger was bad enough, but then they stayed and guarded the body – that's outrageous! No matter who they are, they must die.

His flight speed was increasing, and his hand was already gripping the hilt of his military knife.

The surging energy of the flight carved a long white trail on the sea surface, the end of which pointed directly at Gao Wu on the beach.

Gao Wu immediately understood what the other party meant: "You want to start right away?!" He liked that.

No amount of talking will change anything; in the end, it will still come to blows. Of course, this is also because the other party feels they have him cornered and doesn't bother to say a word.

The other party didn't even care if there was some misunderstanding!
Gao Wu noticed a wisp of deep, dense black energy emanating from the other person, indicating that he was also a believer in the demon god.

Of course, it doesn't matter.

Regardless of the other party's identity, whoever strikes first must bear all responsibility for the consequences.

Gao Wu could observe the opponent's source power state through his Yin Spirit and see that the source power around the body was bright and strong. In terms of source power state, he was stronger than Dongye Zhen, but weaker than martial arts master Hong Liufeng.

Hong Liufeng's source energy is not only strong, but also exceptionally pure. Even when severely injured, he can still control his source energy at will.

The level six warrior opposite him, wearing dark blue armor, was much cruder in controlling source power. He didn't have the smooth and effortless control that Hong Liufeng possessed, and his source power level was also two or three tenths lower.

Even within the same Level 6, there are naturally differences in levels.

From Gao Wu's perspective, the other party could only be called a level six, but was not qualified to be called a martial arts grandmaster.

This inevitably indicates that external forces were used in the cultivation of source power, and the understanding of martial arts is relatively rough. This will manifest as a crude state.

According to their teacher Hai Wuji, the Federation of Gods consisted of barbarians who had not fully evolved. A hundred years ago, they acquired some martial arts knowledge and, after many great battles, eventually formed the Federation of Gods.

In recent years, the Federation of Gods has gradually sided with the Demon God, which has led to increasingly tense relations between the two countries.

In terms of high-end combat power, the Federation of Gods has seven Level 8 Saints. They believe that their number of Level 8 experts far exceeds that of the alliance, which has fostered enormous ambitions.

Their constant small actions are both a test and a provocation.

Hai Wuji, however, was dismissive of this. Seven level-eight saints might seem like a lot, but these saints all relied on external forces. They were vastly different from true martial saints.

Since killing Hong Liufeng, Gao Wu has made great progress in martial arts. He is close to mastering the Heavenly Dragon Secret Sword and the Dragon Appearance Fist. The power gathered in his twelve acupoints is not much weaker than that of a level six master.

With his profound understanding of martial arts, Gao Wu could tell at a glance that his opponent's source energy was not refined enough, which gave him more confidence in the upcoming battle.

Gao Wu didn't draw his sword, but instead drew his Crimson Thunder Eagle twin pistols. With the enemy arriving within the planned timeframe, the White Tiger Divine Weapon Incantation imbued in the bullets would come in handy.

Compared to the Destiny Sword, dual pistols offer an additional dimension. Even the fastest sword requires the control of source energy and exhibits various predictable patterns. Furthermore, its speed cannot compare to that of a bullet.

Even a fully mastered Zhanbing Fist is enough to unleash the power of dual pistols. Having reached this level of martial arts, he can wield both pistols and still perform the Dragon Form Fist, or even the Heavenly Dragon Secret Sword.

Seeing that the opponent was within fifty meters, Gao Wu fired six shots in quick succession with his two pistols.

Six bullets, propelled by high-energy gunpowder, hurtled at a speed of one kilometer per second, reaching Hiero within 0.05 seconds.

Yero wore a deep-sea armor of extremely high quality, made from powdered shells of a sixth-order giant crab, incorporating modern metal particles and bio-fibers, resulting in exceptional strength.

Not to mention pistols, even anti-materiel sniper rifles cannot penetrate the surface of the armor.

Out of caution, Yero activated the Source Force Field. The first four bullets were deflected by the Source Force Field, but the remaining two bullets shone with platinum light and penetrated the Source Force Field.

This surprised Hiero, who had already noticed that Stinger's head had been blown off by a gunshot, and he had become more vigilant as soon as the other side fired.

The bullet actually tore through the source force field! This indicated it was imbued with some kind of special power, yet he didn't detect anything unusual, only noticing a faint, peculiar platinum glow on the bullet tip…

As a master of extraordinary abilities, Yero possesses powerful mental strength, enabling him to think, analyze, and calculate in an extremely short period of time—a basic ability of a level six powerhouse.

The unusual nature of the last two bullets also alerted Yero. He continuously channeled his source energy, but the bullets still struck his chest.

The beautiful armor, as blue as crystal, stopped two bullets. Only two small white spots remained on the armor; these were marks left by a break in the armor's hard, smooth surface.

"That's impressive. This guy is a high-level martial artist!" Yero couldn't figure out what kind of ability it was, and could only attribute it to a special talent or superpower.

Fortunately, he was wearing deep-sea armor; otherwise, those two shots would have injured him.

Yero recognized the other party's identity as Gao Wu, a disciple of the Sword Saint Hai Wuji!
The news of Hung Lau Fung's shooting death spread everywhere recently, causing a stir.

Even in the worst circumstances, a level six martial arts master should not be shot to death!
Hiero was also shocked when he heard the news, and he even watched the widely circulated video.

Dark red armor, crimson pistol—everything matches up!
Judging from what just happened, bullets can indeed break through open-source force fields, so it's no wonder Hong Liufeng was killed...

Yero recognized Gao Wu and breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that this was a powerful weapon developed by the Alliance, but now he could confirm that it was Gao Wu's innate ability.

Despite his powerful abilities, he couldn't penetrate the deep-sea armor. Even if a bullet were twice as powerful as possible to penetrate the armor, its power would be reduced to a minimum, making it difficult to cause him any real damage.

After analyzing and calculating, Yero became less concerned about Gao Wu's twin pistols. What he really needed to be wary of was the longsword tucked behind Gao Wu's waist.

He learned Gao Wu's identity, and all the relevant information about Gao Wu surfaced in his mind. This guy was simply too popular!
That's why many of Gao Wu's abilities are no longer a secret!

He was even less inclined to speak. Such a powerful young man should be eliminated while the opportunity was still available. Perhaps in another ten or eight years, this kid would be able to advance to level seven.

Yero drew his Glory Saber, a longsword crafted from seventh-tier materials. Its blade was slender and long, with a straight spine. The blade was 1.1 meters long and had a curved guard on the hilt. The entire sword weighed 120 kilograms and was further enhanced by divine power, granting it two extraordinary properties.

This is a top-tier level 7 divine weapon! It's also the guarantee that the name of the military knife will resound throughout the seas.

With his sword in hand, Yero felt confident that he could easily sweep through a level six opponent. A mere high-level martial artist like him was courting death!

Yero raised his sword and slashed. A silver-white arc of light appeared out of thin air like a bright new moon. Under the light of the sword, Gao Wu looked weak and humble.

Instead of retreating, Gao Wu advanced, his fists clenched and his speed increased suddenly. His agility of 25 points was much faster than Yero's in normal condition.

His progress was not a straight line, but rather an acceleration that constantly changed along positive and negative curves.

A straight line is the shortest distance between two points, but the brachistochrone proves that under the acceleration of gravity, a curve travels faster than a straight line.

As Gao Wu's martial arts skills continued to improve, he also gained a deeper understanding and application of the Swimming Dragon Body Technique.

Straight-line acceleration is the simplest, but it's also the easiest for the enemy to predict its route and changes. Alternating between forward and reverse curves, on the other hand, allows for countless variations through constant adjustments and accelerations, making it impossible for the enemy to predict the route.

By adjusting body posture and energy state, air resistance can be minimized, allowing the full advantage of agility to be brought into play.

Yero was also surprised. What kind of secret technique did Gao Wu use to unleash such a fast speed?

To unleash such full power the moment you start is truly too young and inexperienced!

Yero also unleashed his secret technique, instantly bursting forth with source power. Gao Wu, who had become a phantom, became exceptionally clear again, and Yero could even see every subtle movement of Gao Wu's body.

It must be said that Gao Wu's body adjustment is very exquisite, and every movement is so smooth, free and full of the beauty of movement.

Yero's gaze swept over the longsword at Gao Wu's waist. This kid hasn't drawn his sword yet? Is he planning to sneak attack him? Dream on!
Yero unleashed his Source Power Secret Technique, nearly doubling his Source Power level and significantly improving his reaction time, speed, and strength.

With his source energy level, he could sustain such a high-intensity battle for three to five minutes without much harm to his body.

With a swift turn of his sword, Yero unleashed a snow-white blade of light that spread horizontally, covering a space of more than ten meters in radius.

No matter how Gao Wu's movements changed, he had nowhere to hide in this area.

Gao Wu also realized this, so he activated his Yin Spirit to draw his sword and strike, while also activating the four spells of Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Qilin, and White Tiger.

The Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation has twelve layers; he activated ten layers and left two layers for contingencies.

The Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra allowed him to unleash his source power at its maximum three times the limit, while the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra imbued the Heavenly Fate Sword with a blood-red hue.

The Qilin Curse may seem useless, but it can enhance his ability to analyze and calculate the details of combat. With 30 points of root attribute, a high-level martial artist can almost see through all the changes of the opponent.

The lightning bolt struck first, its invisible light penetrating deep into Yero's spirit.

Lightning flashed in Yero's light blue eyes, but deep within his spiritual world, a black pegasus remained unshaken despite being struck by lightning, protected by divine power.

He used his mental power to shout at Gao Wu: "Trying to sneak up again? You clown!"

Yero's face showed a cold disdain, which Gao Wu could see clearly through the semi-transparent mask.

Gao Wu didn't care. At this level, trying to use Swift Thunder Transformation to break the opponent's spirit was pure delusion.

The Yin God wielded the Heavenly Mandate Sword, which burned as brightly as the sun, and thrust it straight at Yero's face. He ignored the opponent's military knife and thought, "If you're so capable, then kill me with one strike!"
Yero didn't want to fight Gao Wu to the death, so he changed the direction of his saber from horizontal to vertical, and the bright saber accurately blocked the Heavenly Fate Sword.

As swords clashed, Gao Wu fired six bullets simultaneously from his two pistols at Yero.

The saber in Yero's hand suddenly became exceptionally bright, as if a mirror of light were standing in front of him.

Through this mirror, Gao Wu could see himself firing a gun, see the bullets shooting out, and see the fiery, soaring Heavenly Destiny Sword.

In an instant, he felt bullets and the Heavenly Sword falling towards him. He was startled. This was not an illusion, but some kind of secret technique that reflected all his attacks back.

In the critical moment, Gao Wu forcibly controlled the Heavenly Fate Sword that was thrusting back through his Yin Spirit. He also used all thirty points of Agility to turn his head and avoid the Heavenly Fate Sword's thrust.

Six bullets were simply unavoidable, and trying to dodge them would waste time. Gao Wu let the bullets bombard his Crimson Dragon Armor; fortunately, the bullets were only enhanced with four layers of divine weapon spells, not enough to truly penetrate the armor.

Hidden behind the gleaming blade, Yero sneered as he activated the second special ability of his saber: Blade Song.

The blade vibrated, transforming its source energy into high-frequency ultrasonic waves. These sound waves, far exceeding the limits of human hearing, converged like a blade and struck Gao Wu's chest.

A cloud of blood mist exploded from Gao Wu's chest. The invisible ultrasonic blade not only pierced through the Crimson Flame Flying Dragon Armor, but also pierced through his strong body from front to back.

The terrifying shockwave destroyed most of the body's organs...

The beach behind Gao Wu was bombarded by ultrasonic waves, causing countless grains of sand to explode and rise up a sand wall hundreds of meters long.

Taking advantage of the situation, Yero swung his blade again, aiming straight for Gao Wu's head. The Blazing Destiny Sword held horizontally, barely managing to block the Glory Saber, but unable to withstand its power, it was sent flying.

Before the Glory Saber could sever Gao Wu's neck, Gao Wu instantly accelerated, transforming into a phantom and rushing into Yero's arms.

With agility of 30, Yero had no way to dodge, and the knife in his hand didn't have time to change either. He could only swell the source force field to impact the high-level martial artist.

Gao Wu used a pistol-style technique with his two guns, splitting the source force field and striking Yero directly in the face.

The twin pistols, imbued with the Tenfold White Tiger Divine Weapon Mantra, pierced straight through the deep-sea armor, and the two bullets, also imbued with the Tenfold White Tiger Divine Weapon Mantra, were fired simultaneously.

Yero sensed that his source energy and armor had been broken, and a look of horror appeared in his light blue eyes. However, Gao Wu's speed was too fast, so fast that he could not change his movements and could only desperately stir up his source energy field.

Flames erupted from the muzzles of both guns as two bullets pierced through the tough flesh and bones reinforced by the power of the gun barrel.

A low, rumbling gunshot rang out, and two plumes of blood erupted simultaneously from Yero's head...

No matter what level of expert you are, having your head blown off means certain death.

Yero swayed and fell backward, his Glory Saber, now without the power of its source, flew out of his hand...

Across from him, Gao Wu swayed and slowly sat down. He put down his dual pistols, looked at Yero, and laughed: "Dude, do you even have the brains to fight me? You really don't have a brain!"

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