Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

Just as Illumi was about to continue, his instincts kicked in again, and he quickly used his family's footwork to dodge to the side.

After a short period of practice, Illumi has gradually figured out Capone's attack methods and timing, making it easier to predict his moves in advance.

In particular, although Capone's body is invisible, there are still subtle movements when he makes a move, which gives the enemy a chance to react.

In addition, large-scale attacks, blood on the ground, dust and debris will also reveal the outline of the invisible person, or you can focus on using the [Circle] to explore. If you are determined, you can still find their whereabouts.

Lynn took in the whole scene. It seems that the B+ snake charm is more suitable for the initial sneak attack. If it drags on for too long, the opponent will easily discover the clues.

At that moment, Gengar also sent a message.

The battle on Amy's side was far more intense than his, both in terms of the number of people and their strength.

For example, Bisge is currently fighting against another enemy with the help of unfamiliar allies. The fact that Bisge, even with the help of others, has been unable to defeat him for so long suggests that he is likely an A+ level powerhouse.

Gai Lu and Kang Zai were also locked in a fierce battle, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.

It's clear that we can't count on Bisgey.

Chopper's transformation state has a time limit, and due to terrain limitations, he cannot fully unleash his power.

Well, trump cards are meant to be used.

According to the rules of the Zoldyck Brotherhood, if he doesn't demonstrate strength beyond the mission's standards, or directly defeat him, Illumi will probably keep bothering him.

While reacting, Illumi raised his hand and fired several Nen nails, which Capone forcibly intercepted with Armament Haki, but this also allowed Illumi to further pinpoint their exact location.

This is a good opportunity.

Illumi caught a glimpse of Lynn's weakened state due to the intense battle.

If he makes his move now, he has a very good chance of succeeding.

However, Lynn's head was covered by a sturdy ice helmet, while his chest and abdomen were relatively more vulnerable.

So Illumi feigned an attack on Capone, but actually threw several Nen nails at Lynn, while simultaneously unleashing a disturbing burst of Nen energy that transformed into afterimages as it rapidly approached.

A barrage of psychic spikes, along with the charging Illumi, created a terrifying double threat that engulfed Lynn.

In his haste, Lynn could only hasten to conjure an ice shield in front of him.

boom!

The mental spikes pierced through the ice shield, and the fierce spikes also landed on Lynn's ice armor, making a crisp sound.

A large amount of ice shards and fragments burst open, creating obvious cracks and revealing Lynn's original body underneath.

The outcome is already decided.

Illumi remained calm and composed, only thinking to himself.

At his speed, the invisible man couldn't possibly catch up, nor could he hinder him. Therefore, Lynn had no means to resolve the threat posed by him at this moment.

Seeing this, he didn't react much. After all, he had completed so many tasks, and today was just another one.

He wouldn't even remember the name Lynn.

He was just an exorcist whose abilities exceeded the intelligence.

In a flash, Illumi appeared beside Lynn, his right hand forming a palm blade, like the sharpest blade about to strike Lynn's neck. He could already picture the head flying into the air.

But something seemed off... Illumi frowned slightly as he looked at Lynn's slightly panicked face.

For some reason, he felt a sense of unease deep down.

This made him, who had an extreme need for control, very uncomfortable.

The next moment, a light green protective shield with no blind spots rose out of thin air centered on Lynn. Illumi's hand slash arrived as expected, but it landed on the protective shield.

click -

The protective shield wobbled slightly, but did not shatter.

One of the Pokémon's legendary moves—Protect!

This is the skill Gengar used when it returned to Lynn's shadow.

In the game, Protect guarantees absolute defense for one turn, but in reality, it's different. For example, a B+ rank Gengar using Protect at full power can definitely withstand one attack from an A rank or lower, but using it multiple times in a short period will reduce the success rate.

Therefore, it should be used at crucial moments, such as now!

Illumi's pupils contracted slightly. It was clearly just a thin protective shield, yet it managed to withstand his powerful attack.

At the same time, Lynn used [Solo Assistance], instantly boosting his strength by two small stages, directly reaching A+ rank!

boom!

Lynn's lips curled up, and he unleashed a burst of incredibly pure Nen energy, not only fully recovering his strength but also becoming several times stronger than before!

It was the same familiar feeling. Every part of my body had inexhaustible power. My body seemed to have been tempered for many years, and my spiritual energy was incredibly solid, transforming into an amazing ball of light. Anyone who looked directly at it would feel a pain as if a thousand needles were pricking their eyes.

"You had a great time just now, didn't you?"

"Now it's my turn!"

Lynn whispered, and the air seemed to be filled with black and red lightning, and the hall was filled with Nen containing a strong sense of malice. Even the dog god who was busy fighting Chopper showed a look of surprise.

how can that be!

How could that exorcist unleash such power?

Inugami was in a state of confusion and inevitably revealed a weakness, which was then seized by Chopper, who swatted him away with a single paw!

At this moment, Illumi, who was closest to Lynn, was most acutely aware of the impact.

Illumi's usually expressionless, icy face finally showed an extremely obvious look of horror, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

A voice inside him kept repeating frantically, urging him to run!

This was a belief he always adhered to as an assassin: if something was impossible, he should withdraw immediately; an assassin doesn't need to risk his life fighting.

This strength... is probably about the same as Grandpa's.

The next moment, Lynn, who had transformed into an invincible war god, remained expressionless and simply threw a punch. The movement seemed slow, but when it landed on Illumi, it was only a moment.

boom!

Visibly, Illumi's abdomen caved in deeply, and he flew backward like a cannonball, even more powerful than Mizunashi before, crashing through several walls in succession.

Finally, he collapsed, battered and bruised, amidst the rubble of the collapsed wall.

"This is impossible!" Illumi braced himself against the ground with his right hand, enduring the excruciating pain as he stood up. His brain was overwhelmed by a massive amount of information, leaving him feeling confused, worried, and angry.

Illumi is a very controlling person, not only in the things he likes, such as his younger brother Killua, but also in the battles he usually fights.

As an assassin, you must be absolutely certain before you make a move; either don't make a move at all, or make a move and eliminate the target!

Whenever a mission is assigned, the entire process, from start to finish, must be under complete control.

For example, in this mission to hunt down Lynn, although there were many discrepancies between the intelligence and the actual situation, he still trusted his own judgment.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and he chose the enemy he least wanted to be an enemy of.

At his most confident moment, Lynn unleashed his A+ strength with his trump card, punching him so hard that he was reminded of the painful memories of being beaten by Silva when he was a child, almost causing him to have a replay of his own rage.

Illumi forced himself to sit up and narrowed his eyes as he watched Lynn approach step by step, exuding an astonishing aura like a demon god.

He guessed that Lynn must have set some kind of strict constraints and oaths in order to achieve this huge promotion.

He is now severely injured and in extremely poor condition. There are only two ways to break the deadlock: use his identity to prevent the other party from killing him, or use the same constraints and oaths to try to fight back.

However, the latter method is really not good enough. Such a constraint and oath will most likely come at the cost of life, and the result is no different.

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When powerful beings fight, they can destroy the heavens and the earth. Although they are not considered very strong, the damage they cause when they fight is still considerable.

Lynn sighed inwardly, glancing around casually, and found the scene nearby to be horrific.

After a fierce battle, the once luxurious hall was reduced to ruins, the ground riddled with ravines, thick smoke lingering in the air, a scene of utter devastation.

Of course, the biggest contributor is Chopper, whose giant form allows him to cause considerable damage with every punch and kick.

In its presence, walls, floors... are as fragile as paper.

Fortunately, they were "fighting for the safety of the base," so even if there were to be compensation, it wouldn't be their responsibility.

Lynn's gaze fell on the battered and bruised Illumi.

At this point, Illumi was a completely different person from when he first appeared.

His dark green clothes were torn in several places and covered with large patches of grayish-brown dust, mixed with dark red bloodstains. Illumi was clutching his abdomen, clearly suffering a serious injury. Blood was still seeping from between his fingers, and his Nen energy was unstable and extremely weak.

"Ahem." Illumi was about to speak, but couldn't help coughing twice before narrowing his eyes and looking at Lynn, who was continuously emanating terrifying Nen energy. "Are you going to kill me?"

"To be honest, I really wanted to kill you," Lynn said without any attempt to hide it. "After all, you were planning to kill me, so how could I not want to?"

Illumi wasn't surprised; he would have thought the same thing.

So... is it possible to use your status to make Lynn compromise?

He had no sense of restraint; death wasn't out of the question, but dying like this wasn't what he wanted. Hmm... he'd be more satisfied if he died at Xiao Qi's hands.

The thought of Killua reignited Illumi's strongest will to survive.

He can't die, or he'll never see Killua again!

"My name is Illumi Zoldyck. How about letting me leave?" Illumi said expressionlessly and seriously, a strange light flashing in his pair of dark and deep eyes.

Someone of Lynn's caliber should know something about the Zoldycks, so they would be wary of his identity.

As for whether or not he would be let go, to be honest, Illumi really had no idea.

After all, Lynn most likely made a commitment and oath that came at the cost of his life, which is equivalent to his life entering a countdown.

A person who doesn't live long is more likely to act in an extreme way.

The only hope is that Lynn still has close friends and family who care about her, and that they will be wary of her Zoldyck identity because of them.

Illumi sighed inwardly. Come to think of it, this deal was a huge loss. If the intelligence hadn't been wrong, at least his father Silva or grandfather Zeno would have intervened, and he wouldn't have been in this mess.

Now we can only gamble on luck.

Intelligence! Ultimately, intelligence is just too important!

Lynn is hiding too many things, such as his true strength, ice abilities, invisibility, and mysterious protective shield...

Otherwise, he would have succeeded long ago.

Even so, Lynn was still forced to use restraints and oaths.

Lynn nodded and said, "I've certainly heard of the Zoldyck family; they're the world's number one assassin family."

"Such a behemoth shouldn't be provoked lightly!"

Lynn sighed, "I still lack the strength. If I had enough strength, I could do whatever I wanted in this vast world."

Could there be a chance? Illumi's eyes gleamed, and he pressed his advantage: "I can guarantee that I will not harm your family and friends after I leave. I swear on the name of the Zoldyck."

“I see. Then you may leave. Remember your promise.” Lynn stepped aside, making way for Illumi.

"Hoo..." Illumi breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief. It seemed he was alright, otherwise Lynn wouldn't have spent so much time talking to him.

Go back and heal your wounds for a while; this mission has been a huge loss.

As Illumi thought this, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, feeling an extremely ominous feeling. Just then, he heard a voice from behind him.

Where do you want to go? I'll give you a ride.

As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly descended upon Illumi, causing him to freeze in place, as if he had entered a space filled with blackish-purple gas. Faced with an invincible enemy, his biological instincts began to tremble.

Is he... going to die?

The thought had barely crossed Illumi's mind when his consciousness plunged into darkness.

The next instant, Lynn's gaze turned icy, and his right hand formed a palm blade, slicing straight across Illumi's neck, sending his head flying into the air!

thump.

Illumi's head slammed heavily to the ground, his eyes now dull and lifeless.

The headless body lost its balance and fell to the ground.