Chapter 61: Wind Weasel Scythe

Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Wind Weasel Scythe

’I knew when I inherited this game character that trouble would come knocking one day.’

’But I never expected it to be right here, right now.’

’Feng Xingyun, this choice isn’t wise. It only benefits Felix and Najir.’

Chen Qi truly did not want to fight Feng Xingyun. If it were possible, he would have left the Chaotic City immediately.

However, the Chaotic City’s magnetic field formed a closed loop. Long before encountering Kolos, Chen Qi had already tried to leave, only to run into the legendary "ghost wall"—an inescapable maze.

This was the first time Chen Qi had witnessed the terrifying power of the Geomagnetic Field.

"Of course I know this isn’t the best choice."

"But as long as you exist, I can’t complete my mission with a clear mind."

"Felix, who has us under information suppression, has too many ways to sow discord between us."

"Even if I’m too weak to fight after killing you, it doesn’t matter."

"With this Compass, I have what I need to leave the Chaotic City."

"So for me, killing you is a worthwhile bargain to fulfill the desire in my heart."

"You have only your own greed to blame for inheriting everything from Jomoya Chris."

Feng Xingyun’s greatest gain from killing Jiru was that Compass.

It recorded the complete information of the Chaotic City’s magnetic field changes and could even be used for Observation of the constantly shifting field.

As long as he followed its needle, he could leave the Chaotic City.

In other words, it was precisely because Feng Xingyun intended to abandon the mission that he was even more determined to kill Chen Qi.

Otherwise, his heart would be filled with resentment!

...

’So now I’m just a fish on the chopping block.’

"I have to say, you’ve made the wrong choice!"

Chen Qi said no more and directly activated his Metal Manipulation ability.

Seven metallic pythons, shimmering with purple electricity, coiled and wrapped around his body.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Qi was encased in a suit of Purple Exoskeleton Armor.

This was the result of his Devouring and studying his previous spoils of war.

"I didn’t expect you to be hiding your strength. But what’s the use of having so many tricks?"

"Focusing on a single ability is the true path to power!"

"Wind Comes!"

Countless dense, transparent scales suddenly materialized all around Feng Xingyun.

They assembled themselves into a suit of armor, completely protecting him.

Feng Xingyun had actually condensed the air into scales, forming a suit of Fish Scale Armor.

’He can manipulate air at will, even solidify and shape it as he pleases.’

’This guy’s ability... he definitely didn’t just reach LV2. He must have been immersed in this stage for a long time.’

While adjusting and upgrading his own Exoskeleton Armor, Chen Qi analyzed and assessed Feng Xingyun’s abilities.

Feng Xingyun’s next move completely confirmed his suspicions.

"Wind Weasel Scythe!"

A brilliant purple light erupted from Feng Xingyun’s left hand as he snatched at the air.

In the next instant, the air compressed and solidified, and a massive, 30-meter-long scythe of wind appeared in his hand.

VMMMM!

Feng Xingyun swung it casually a few times. The Scythe Blade’s high-frequency vibrations sliced a nearby lamppost clean in two.

’The Jack of Diamonds. This guy really isn’t trying to hide it.’

Feng Xingyun made no effort to conceal his power when he unleashed it, allowing Chen Qi to see his trump Card clearly.

Generally, for the sake of secrecy, players would do their best to hide the visual phenomena when using their abilities, preventing others from seeing their Cards.

Of course, if a battle grew white-hot, or in a life-or-death situation...

...there was no way to conceal an ability being used at full power.

Therefore, the best way to maintain secrecy was to kill every opponent you met.

"Super Giant Chainsaw Saber!"

Chen Qi, clad in his Exoskeleton Armor, unleashed his ability once more.

From his purple-metal-covered left hand, a high-frequency vibrating, giant chainsaw saber slowly grew, also reaching 30 meters in length.

BOOM!

The giant chainsaw saber inadvertently swept across a bus, slicing it directly in two.

"Good. Now this is an interesting fight."

"I hope you can keep up with my speed, unlike that last piece of trash. If it weren’t for his tough hide, I would’ve hacked him to death long ago."

Feng Xingyun’s eyes burned with fighting spirit. Chen Qi’s move to meet him head-on was exactly what he wanted.

The next instant, the Fish Scale Armor opened and closed, and jets of air blasted from the gaps between its scales.

Like a swordfish, Feng Xingyun burst through layers of air, launching an attack on Chen Qi.

’A movement speed of 135 meters per second.’

’He really is fast!’

The moment Feng Xingyun moved, specific data appeared on Chen Qi’s Exoskeleton Armor display.

But this was just one of its most basic combat support functions.

When Chen Qi Devoured the Exoskeleton Armor, it was not so he could fight inside a tin can.

He had his own ideas and designs.

First, Chen Qi removed the Exoskeleton Armor’s power system.

The thing was not only old, but also clumsy and heavy—slower than Chen Qi could run on his own.

What Chen Qi valued were its maglev capabilities and its detection module.

Still, Chen Qi was not satisfied with the original versions of these two features, so he modified and upgraded them.

Chen Qi integrated the system from his maglev sports car into the Exoskeleton Armor.

He’d had the maglev sports car for a while now and had already studied it inside and out.

As for the detection system, he loaded it with the Biological Radar—specifically, the Biological Radar after it had Devoured Nuclear Iron.

You could say Chen Qi had tailor-made a suit of Battle Armor for himself.

As for the result? It directly boosted Chen Qi’s speed to 150 meters per second and even allowed him to maneuver freely at a low altitude of one hundred meters.

And so Felix, who was peeping in silence, witnessed a battle scene unlike any other among LV2 players.

Two armored warriors, wielding massive 30-meter weapons, soared through the sky and tore up the ground, crisscrossing between the city’s buildings.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Both Feng Xingyun and Chen Qi’s mobility had begun to break free from the constraints of the ground.

The sky, a hundred meters up, had become their new battlefield.

And the city’s buildings were the ones to suffer for it!

Whether struck by the Chain Blade or grazed by the Scythe Blade, their fate was to be split in two and slowly collapse.

Fortunately, the battlefield had been cleared long ago, and both combatants were consciously trying not to expand the fighting area.

Otherwise, the two of them would have demolished the entire city block.

"Hahaha! Awesome! Now this is a real thrill!"

"Faster! Go faster!"

WHOOSH! Wherever Feng Xingyun passed, it was like a wind Devil tearing through, leaving an eerie, wailing gale in his wake.

In contrast, Chen Qi was completely silent, his entire body flashing like a bolt of purple lightning.

The two zipped back and forth, their Chain Blade and Scythe Blade clashing at high frequency, sending countless sparks flying.

Thankfully, both weapons could automatically repair themselves during combat. Otherwise, the weapons damaged from their clashes alone could have filled a football stadium.

Because the speed of their exchange had reached an astonishing 35 times per second.

To a normal person, it would look like a series of stop-motion frames.

...

’Three minutes. At this high-frequency pace, my stamina will only last for three minutes!’

’Time! I need more time!’

After all, he had just been through a major battle, and his body had yet to fully recover.

Chen Qi’s movement relied entirely on his physical strength, which meant he was doomed to not last long.

Feng Xingyun, on the other hand, was growing more and more comfortable in the fight, his speed even increasing.

’200 seconds. In just 200 seconds, my speed will be enough to completely overwhelm him.’

’But it’s not enough. I have to end this quickly.’

’I don’t know what method the Red Heart 7 uses to control people, but the fact that he hasn’t made a move against me means the conditions aren’t right yet.’

’I absolutely cannot give him any more time!’

Having made his decision, Feng Xingyun pushed his ability even harder, bordering on overload.

Both had seen footage of the other’s fights, so they knew what to expect and skipped the probing phase, launching directly into a white-hot battle.

The current stalemate was a complete illusion.

Both were secretly preparing their killing moves, ready to decide the victor in an instant.