An abstract trainer who taught Charmander the Incinerate move

Chapter 275 Lu Mingfei's New Characteristic, Something for Nothing
What? A transaction?

Upon hearing Lao Mingze's abrupt suggestion, Lu Mingfei's brain, already in a state of chaos due to despair and excruciating pain, went blank for a moment.

It struggled to lift its eyelids and look at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure before it.

Lao Da... no, it's Lao Mingze.

The scene before me was too bizarre: the shattered Sky Arrow Bridge, the howling storm of destruction, the tornado cloud in the sky that looked like a demon god, the Red Dragon General lying on the ground and unable to get up... it all looked like a frozen scroll of hell.

In the heart of this hellish place, Lao Mingze was as elegant as if he were attending a midnight party, completely out of place amidst the chaos around him.

An instinctive sense of vigilance, like a faint waveguide, flickered in Lu Mingfei's almost extinguished heart.

It struggled to keep its almost broken body going, and a hoarse, wary voice came from its throat as it tentatively asked.

"Trade...trade? How do we trade?"

Each word he uttered aggravated his wounds, bringing excruciating pain.

The wicked smile on Lao Mingze's lips widened slightly. He stopped playing with the gold coins and stared directly at Lu Mingfei with his dark eyes that seemed to suck away souls. His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an undeniable allure.

“It’s very simple, man. Just give me a quarter of your life, and I can give you the power to save General Red Dragon. And I guarantee, you’ll only pay after the deed is done. I’ll be honest and fair to everyone.”

"A quarter...of a life?!"

Lu Mingfei's heart felt as if it had been gripped tightly by a cold, ghostly hand, and it almost stopped beating.

It wasn't unfamiliar with various forbidden powers that came at enormous costs, but the fact that life was used as a bargaining chip so openly still sent a chill down its spine.

It stared intently at Lao Mingze, trying to find even the slightest trace of Lao Da in those deep eyes, but all it saw was endless darkness and indifference.

At this moment, it was absolutely certain that the being before it was no longer the one who taught it the Mamba Mentality and awakened its Machine Soul!
This is some kind of unknown entity, disguised in a sturdy exterior, that is even more ancient and terrifying!

The deal before you is the devil's whisper, an invitation to the abyss!

Lao Mingze seemed to enjoy the struggle and fear in Lu Mingfei's eyes. He didn't urge her, but leisurely started playing with the gold coin again, smiling as he looked at it and slowly asked her questions.

"How about it? A deal? Think it over carefully. Your beloved Red Dragon General is waiting for you, and time waits for no one!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingfei turned her head sharply, her gaze passing over the broken bridge surface and landing on the orange-yellow figure lying on the ground not far away, like a can of peach, barely alive.

Admiral Red Dragon... the one who rescued it from the jaws of the Sea King, gave it the dream of becoming the King of the Navy, and guided it like a lighthouse, is now lying there, his fate unknown.

And the Wind God King in the sky clearly has it as his next target!

An emotion, a mixture of helplessness, anger, and the deepest desire to protect, erupted in Lu Mingfei's chest like a volcano!
Yes, what is there to hesitate about? Now that things have come to this, this defeated dog has nowhere to retreat!

Even its own Armament Haki was easily defeated. What else could it do but pray for power from this unknown demon?
Must I, like a true defeated dog, watch helplessly as my most important companion is devoured, and then turn to dust in despair myself?
No! no way!

The last trace of confusion and fear in Lu Mingfei's eyes was completely burned away, replaced by an unprecedented, almost insane, resolute look!
It used all its strength to raise its claw, which was covered in Armament Haki, and slammed it down hard on Lao Mingze's outstretched hand!

"Snapped!"

A crisp clapping sound, though faint against the backdrop of the destructive storm, resounded like thunder deep into Lu Mingfei's soul!

"Alright! Let's make a deal, Blackie!"

Lu Mingfei's voice was hoarse, but it carried a resolute tone as she stared intently at Lao Mingze's dark eyes, which seemed to be burning.

"Give me your power! I must go save General Red Dragon!!!"

Lao Mingze's face instantly broke into a smile, a smile so healthy and cheerful it was almost eerie, creating a stark contrast with the dark aura emanating from him.

“Man! What can I say! That’s right!”

He snapped his fingers, the crisp sound like a signal that some kind of contract had been reached.

"The deal is done! My supreme power is now unlocked for you!"

Lao Mingze's voice was like chanting, carrying an ancient rhythm.

"You are now invincible! Listen, Brother, no matter what kind of attack you suffer, even if you are beaten to your knees, as long as you have a will to live, you can resurrect infinitely by using beta! Remember this wise saying: what cannot kill you will only make you stronger! You are now invincible!"

"Deduct beta? Resurrection?"

Before Lu Mingfei could fully comprehend this surreal concept, she saw Lao Mingze laughing loudly as his entire figure began to twist and deform, transforming into a dense, almost tangible torrent of dark energy!
The torrent seemed to roar like countless helicopter rotors, mixed with the powerful rhythm of basketballs hitting the ground, and deeper still, there was a dragon's roar and the murmur of demons!
This dark torrent, as if it possessed a life of its own, let out an incomparably healthy laugh and suddenly surged into Lu Mingfei's body!
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh————!!!!"

In an instant, Lu Mingfei felt that every cell, every waveguide, and even every hair in her body was completely washed, filled, and transformed by a cold and violent dark power!
A powerful feeling, as if it could tear the sky apart and control life and death, swept over its entire body like a tsunami!
The previously depleted power was instantly replenished, even surpassing the peak!

The wounds on his body healed at a visible speed under the writhing of dark energy, and the blue fur on his body seemed to be coated with a dark metallic luster.

Those dog eyes, which were originally full of a loser's air, seemed to hide a lion!

The surrounding dark space of consciousness shattered like a mirror, and the sounds of storms and collapses from the real world once again filled my ears.

In the blink of an eye, it had won the revival match and stood once again on the broken Sky Arrow Bridge!

This time, however, it was no longer that helpless, blue-skinned loser.

She is—Lu Mingfei! A monster who has made a pact with a demon and possesses invincible power!

In Mo Zhen's [Artist's Eyes], Lu Mingfei's brand-new data panel was being refreshed at this moment, and the dazzling UI interface seemed to tremble slightly due to this subversive change.

An uncontrollable smile, a mixture of amazement and pride, curled at the corners of his lips, as if he were admiring a work of art he had sculpted himself. [Race: Lucario (Lucario's Form)]

[Attribute: Fighting/Steel]

【Level: 38】

【Characteristic: Mamba Mentality (True Justice) / Something for nothing】

Mo Zhen smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Luca's new characteristics.

Something for nothing

[Effect: Inheriting the power of Lao Mingze's contract, you gain true Mamba power. As long as your will remains, pressing the B key deep within your soul allows you to pay an unknown price and directly win the resurrection match. Each successful resurrection match automatically increases your level by 1 and grants you explosive power surpassing your peak for a very short time. (Note: You are invincible! What cannot kill you will only make you stronger! Pressing 1 resurrection will ensure Lao Mingze's spirit remains with you!)]

After absorbing a large amount of Dream Energy and "borrowing" some of its original power from Mewtwo, Mo Zhen's own authority also increased, unlocking a deeper level of director qualifications.

This time, he successfully upgraded the features of the original, outdated version of Luca, enabling it to adapt to the rhythm of the new version.

At this moment, Lu Mingfei has been completely transformed and has become a true sit-up goddess!

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB——

Just as the giant claw formed by the tornado cloud was about to touch Xiao Huolong's plump, bouncy body, which exuded an aura of despair, Lu Mingfei fiercely pressed the B key deep within her life!
Boom——

With a deafening roar like a mountain torrent, an immense life force, like a volcano dormant for millennia, suddenly erupted from Lu Mingfei's seemingly lifeless body!

In an instant, the water of life poured down like a torrential rain. Under the nourishment of the water of life, the deep wounds all over its body, which revealed the bone, began to thaw, intertwine, and heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The broken bones snapped back to life with a crackling sound, and the once dull blue fur, as if infused with new life, shone with a deeper luster than ever before.

Power, boundless power, like a torrent bursting its banks, surges and roars through every vein and every cell!

"Something for nothing"—Activate!

From Lu Mingfei's broken body, a white beam of light mixed with black light shot into the sky, symbolizing a brief leap in life level and advancement!

Its level instantly broke through the bottleneck from the near-death level 38 and jumped to level 39!
Although this improvement is still insignificant compared to the terrifying existence of the Tornado Cloud, which reaches level 60, the Mamba power contained within it caused the energy in the world to stagnate slightly!
【What?!】

The tornado cloud let out a low growl mixed with surprise and displeasure. In the instant it was astonished by the scene before it, its giant claws, which were reaching for Xiao Huolong, slowed down by half a beat.

It was in that split second!

call out--!
Lu Mingfei's figure was as if she had been launched by an invisible force, leaving only a gradually fading blue afterimage in place.

The speed of [Shave] at this moment surpassed any previous period, almost achieving the effect of instantaneous teleportation!
The next moment, B descended from the sky, his face contorted with rage and ferocity!
Lu Mingfei instantly appeared between the giant claws of the Tornado Cloud and Xiao Huolong. Her right leg, covered with newly upgraded Armament Haki, was like a battle axe that could cleave through space, and she kicked hard on the side of the Tornado Cloud's storm wrist!

Bang! !

A deafening roar, far more muffled and impactful than before, exploded!

This time, the giant claw of the tornado cloud, which was made entirely of wind elements, was kicked off to a noticeable angle, and even a small patch of chaotic airflow broke apart at the edge!
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Huolong scrambled to his feet, letting out a desperate howl of relief, and hid behind the broken bridge ruins further away.

[You ant! How dare you—!]

The tornado cloud was completely enraged, and its eye of the storm was filled with ferocity.

It never expected that this blue-skinned dog, which should have been dead, would not only be resurrected but also have increased in strength, and even challenge its divine power once again!

It ignored the canned yellow peaches at its feet, its huge arm suddenly retracted, and then clenched its five fingers tightly towards Lu Mingfei, who dared to fight back!
【Wind God's Authority - Heavenly Prison Suppression】!
In an instant, the air within a radius of tens of meters centered on Lu Mingfei seemed to be sucked out and compressed!

Countless solid air blades, as dark blue as crystal, were born from the void. They were no longer chaotic cuts, but rather, as if they had come to life, they intertwined to form an airtight cage of death, crushing and strangling Lu Mingfei from all directions!

Even more terrifying, a terrifying wind pressure that seemed capable of crushing the earth descended with a deafening roar, as if the weight of the entire sky had been concentrated here!
Pfft——!
Lu Mingfei's Armament Haki shield shattered in less than half a second, and her body was instantly cut and pierced by countless wind blades. Blood gushed out like a fountain, staining the surrounding ground a ghastly dark red.

It didn't even manage to let out a scream. Like an insect that had been casually crushed, it collapsed to the ground like a rag doll, its life force rapidly fading away, even more miserable than before.

A barely perceptible twitch flashed in Dan Yu's golden eyes, and her clenched fist turned white at the knuckles.

Mo Zhen narrowed his eyes, as if waiting for something.

A deathly silence once again enveloped the shattered Sky Arrow Bridge.

But this time, the silence lasted for less than three seconds.

BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB——

That familiar key sound effect rang out again like a spell, even more urgent and louder than before!
Under the incredulous gaze of the tornado cloud, Lu Mingfei's body, which should have been completely turned into mincemeat, once again erupted with that white beam of light mixed with ominous black light!
This time, Lu Mingfei's level has been raised to level 40!
After the water of life fell, Lu Mingfei's flesh and blood were regenerated, her wounds were healed, and even her body seemed to have swelled up slightly!
Like a scene from a movie rewinding, Lu Mingfei rose abruptly from the pool of blood once again, defying all the laws of life!

Its dog-like eyes, which held the essence of a lion, were fixed on the tornado in the sky. There was no longer any fear in them, only a kind of almost insane, relentless fighting spirit!

For the first time, the tornado cloud's massive stormy brow furrowed noticeably, emitting a low growl of surprise and uncertainty.

Its face, composed entirely of wind elements, revealed an extremely anthropomorphic confusion and solemnity.

[What's going on? Is this guy's special ability "Sturdy," and is he also equipped with an "Aura Sash"? Otherwise, how could he withstand two fatal attacks and still be standing?!]

Just as Tornado Cloud was stunned by this incomprehensible anomaly, Lu Mingfei, who had just been resurrected, had already brought [Shave] to its fullest potential!
It stomped its feet hard on the ground, creating spiderweb-like cracks on the bridge surface. Its figure was like a blue meteor shooting backwards. It was no longer on the defensive, but instead launched a fierce charge towards the huge Wind God King in the clouds!
"snore--!"

The roar that Lu Mingfei emitted had taken on a dragon-like resonance, a symbol of the fusion of the Black Dragon Prison's power!
The instant her body was lifted into the air, Lu Mingfei opened the [Moonwalk] technique from the [Naval Six Styles] manual in her mind...

(End of this chapter)