Chapter 181
Recalling what had just happened, she seemed to suddenly sense a terrifying energy. Before Talulah could organize a counterattack, she collapsed.
Hmm, is it Originium Arts related to the spiritual realm?
Talulah moved her neck from side to side, but didn't find any new wounds on her body. She recalled what had just happened, but found nothing unusual.
It seems my guess was correct.
If it truly is a mental ability, then it would indeed be quite troublesome. But troublesome, not insurmountable. That terrifying pressure was probably just a bluff. Otherwise, if they had that kind of power, why didn't they just attack directly?
Snort.
Talulah refused to believe it and began to frantically activate her Originium Arts, causing billowing flames to overflow from her body!
Just now
In an instant, flames enveloped her. This not only concealed her face but also effectively reduced the mental attacks she received.
Shi Lei had only intended to make a move, hoping Talulah would back down. Unexpectedly, Talulah was completely unimpressed and was prepared to continue. Since that's the case...
Well then, let me give you a little shock.
"I'm ready, let's go!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Talulah felt that terrifying pressure, like a surging wave, coming at her once again.
This time it was more obvious and lasted longer.
She was like a lone boat struggling in a tsunami, every pore trembling with fear. The flames that had covered her entire body suddenly went out.
"Huh? Uh!"
When Talulah came to her senses, she was already kneeling on the icy plain. Her hands were stiff as she braced herself against the ground, her clothes soaked with cold sweat.
This, this is impossible!
Talulah's pupils dilated dramatically; she had never expected that this seemingly ordinary man would possess such terrifying strength!
She has led the Rhodes Island all the way, defeating many formidable opponents. Many times, when she was in dire straits, she was able to turn the tide through her own abilities.
Talulah has a clear understanding of her own abilities. She has a 10-20% chance of winning even against the Patriot or the Ursus Emperor's Royal Guard.
But the man before her could completely extinguish her will to fight simply by releasing his aura. The difference in their strength was like an insurmountable chasm.
He wouldn't even deign to lay a hand on me.
How... how could this be?
The guerrillas outside the arena, seeing Talulah engulfed in flames, assumed the two were evenly matched. At the very least, they thought Talulah could hold her own for a few rounds before being defeated.
Unexpectedly, she immediately turned off the engine and knelt down.
Talulah was defeated without even seeing the masked man make a move; it was a complete annihilation!
The guerrillas who witnessed the battle were so shocked that they were speechless.
If Talulah collapsed earlier, it could be explained as fainting from hunger due to prolonged starvation. But now it's certain that the masked man's strength completely overwhelmed her.
Everyone began to worry: would the entire guerrilla force, along with Patriot, have any chance of defeating him?
Shi Lei released his realm pressure, somewhat like a strength detector. [Welcome to the Night Raid of the Moon]
Just like the energy shockwave that spread for thousands of miles when he advanced to the Archon Realm in Syracuse. It only works on creatures at the Immortal Realm and above; it has no effect on creatures below the Immortal Realm.
Those present who could be affected by the pressure of the realm were extremely few. Chen and FrostNova were close to the Immortal Realm, but still within the realm of humans. Mudrock was his retinue and would not be affected. Therefore, only Talulah and Patriot could sense it.
It lasted only a few seconds, but it caused a huge shock.
Talulah herself against the cold ground with both hands, drool dripping from her wide-open mouth.
She regrets it now, she regrets it very much.
After finishing the battle with your sister, you can let her go home. Why do you have to fight another battle?
Seeing that Talulah was kneeling, Chen was worried that she might be injured, so she took the initiative to help her up.
"How are you?"
After Talulah stood up, Chen pursed her lips and said somewhat hesitantly:
"Why don't you come back to Lungmen with me?"
Talulah slowly raised her head, staring at her profile. Her direct gaze was so intense that it was impossible to meet her eyes.
"You know perfectly well I won't go with you, so why do you insist on making me go back?"
"I..."
Seeing that the two had a disagreement, Shi Lei stepped back to the side of Exusiai, showing no intention of intervening.
Their verbal agreement was incomplete from the start. Before the match began, it wasn't specified whether it would be best two out of three, best one out of three, or a perfect three-game winning streak.
Shi Lei was, after all, an outsider, and it wasn't appropriate for him to meddle in other people's family affairs, so he wisely withdrew.
Shi Lei will only act if Chen explicitly demands that he take Talulah away. Otherwise, the employer will have to decide what to do next.
"You decide how to handle it."
Chen nodded, giving Shi Lei a grateful look. Only now did she realize that the two had not agreed on any rules for determining the winner before the duel.
If it were just a contest between two people, then Chen would indeed be no match. However, if it were to be a one-against-three fight as Talulah demanded, then losing now would result in a forfeit.
"How about we go somewhere else and talk again?"
Talulah glanced at Shi Lei with a complicated expression, her thoughts unreadable, and nodded in agreement:
"Good."
After saying that, the two walked to a more distant location.
Talulah's second instant death caused Broca once again feel that indescribable, powerful pressure.
His fight with Talulah was like a grown man beating up a baby; they were simply not on the same level.
If you were to ask how high this masked man's cultivation level is, it would probably be as high as three or four stories.
This ability does not belong to this land.
Broca at Shi Lei's back, clearly recognizing the difference in strength between the two sides.
They had previously thought that gathering the entire guerrilla force would be enough to resist the intruders who had suddenly appeared. Now it seemed that even if they all joined forces, they might not be able to force the enemy to make a move.
At the same time, FrostNova felt a wave of dizziness wash over her. She swayed, as if she might collapse at any moment.
Petrova, a member of the Snow Beast Squad, noticed something was wrong and quickly went over to help him up, asking in a low voice:
"Captain, what's wrong?"
FrostNova shook her head, indicating to her subordinates not to worry:
"It's okay, I'll just eat a spicy candy."
She pulled a bag of homemade candy from her pocket and rubbed the wrapper open with her thumb and forefinger. Before she could even put the candy in her mouth, everything suddenly went black.
"Team leader!"
Petrova reacted quickly, supporting FrostNova from behind. The other partisans, hearing the commotion, all turned to look.
Broca first glanced at his fallen adopted daughter, then turned to observe the masked man's movements. He then strode heavily toward FrostNova's location.
Upon hearing the woman's exclamation, Shi Lei Exusiai was pulled away by Exusiai, who loved watching the excitement, and rushed over there.
"Let's go, let's go take a look."
Broca got closer and crouched down to examine Frostnova. He discovered that the Originium on FrostNova's surface was showing signs of activation, a highly abnormal phenomenon.
"What... what happened to her?"
When questioned by Patriot, Petrova looked dejected and felt extremely guilty.
"It's all my fault, sir. I shouldn't have brought Talulah here. If she hadn't come, she wouldn't have fought the captain. If the fight hadn't happened, the captain wouldn't have exhausted herself and worsened her condition. Waaah, it's all my fault. I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..."
When the guerrillas heard that she had fallen into a coma, their faces were filled with sorrow, and they wished that they were the ones who had collapsed.
This isn't the first time FrostNova has experienced exhaustion, unconsciousness, or even paralysis after using her skills.
Her health has deteriorated to an extremely poor state due to a long-term Originium-related illness infection. She often needs crystals obtained by Patriot to barely survive.
But resources in the Icefield are extremely scarce, and there is no Ursus city nearby, so where can we find crystals?
"Sister FrostNova, please don't die!"
"Waaaaah, Captain, it's all my fault. Please, wake up, waaaaah..."
Seeing them all crying around FrostNova, Shi Lei thought for a moment and then pushed his way out of the crowd:
"How about I take a look?"
Facing the numerous gazes cast upon him by Broca and the guerrillas, he began to explain.
Buddhism and Daoism:
"I've been reading medical books for a few months and have some basic experience in treating Originium-related illness."
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Exusiai followed behind, squeezing into the crowd.
Upon hearing Shi Lei's words, she immediately tilted her head back, revealing a strange and complicated expression.
Exusiai acknowledged that he had been studying medical books for several months. She hadn't seen these kinds of books on the shelves when she visited the warehouse before. It seemed he only began studying this subject after returning from Syracuse.
But others suppress the activation of Originium Particles by administering inhibitors, while you directly address the root cause.
Looking across this land, I doubt there is anyone else who could have done something like this.
You call this rudimentary medical experience?
There were no full-time Doctor among the guerrillas, only an amateur female doctor practicing on the ice field. Hearing Shi Lei's request for an examination, she looked puzzled and shook her head:
"Sir, it's not that we don't believe you. But even if you have superb medical skills, it's useless now."
"Oh?"
"Miss FrostNova has overused Originium Arts, resulting in severe depletion of her internal energy. She needs crystals to replenish her energy in order to maintain her bodily functions. Unless you produce the crystals now, simply looking at them is useless."
The Snow Beast Squad member next to the female healer nodded in agreement, echoing her sentiments:
"The Doctor is right, Captain, this isn't a common illness. Simple bandaging and medication won't help. The most urgent thing is to find crystals; the camp has run out of stock."
Shi Lei had never heard of crystals, nor had he ever seen them. He guessed they were a kind of potion, similar to those in games, that could replenish health, mana, or stamina.
"I don't have any crystals, I can only try my best to alleviate the pain caused by her illness."
Seeing the many infected people at the scene casting questioning and distrustful glances at their owner, Mudrock felt somewhat resentful and squeezed through the crowd to try and speak out.
Shi Lei knew exactly what she was up to, and gestured for her to shush.
"There's a patient here, please keep quiet."
Upon hearing this, Mudrock instantly understood.
They had no connection whatsoever with these guerrilla members. If these people were willing to accept help, their master would naturally be happy to lend a hand. If they were not willing, there was no need to offer help in return.
"Yes, sir!"
She lowered her head in shame and stepped back behind Shi Lei.
"I believe you."
Suddenly, the Patriot's deep voice came from inside his helmet. He openly expressed his support, drawing surprised glances from the guerrillas.
What do you need?
Shi Lei thought for a moment and then replied:
"The outdoor temperature is too low. We need to take her to a warm tent and bring in some hot water."
Upon hearing this request, the female healer next to FrostNova's eyes widened slightly, and she immediately warned:
"No, she can't drink hot water! She's been suffering from Originium-related illness for a long time, and her body temperature is already below normal. Even drinking slightly warm water will burn her internal organs. She absolutely cannot drink hot water!"