The three-hit combo of Dark Burn at close range was impossible for Martial Artists who dominated a novice planet like Zu Yuan Star to dodge. Even the Chairman of the Truth Society couldn't manage it.
The dark, heavy thrusts jabbed the Chairman of the Truth Society three times, like drills. Even after his considerable Psychic Energy resistance and talent template reduced the damage by several layers, the three damage numbers that appeared above his head were still very impressive.
"-312", "-309", "-314"
All three hits landed, taking 935 HP straight off the Chairman of the Truth Society. Even with the special HP bonus from his Evolutionary Body template, he had only a little over 4,000 HP. Bai Fu's burst had taken a fifth of it. Her damage output was undeniably high.
Although her own HP had also dropped by 10%, Bai Fu had still come out far ahead. Against powerful enemies, Dark Burn's greatest use wasn't to evaporate their HP, but to inflict a debuff that lowered their attributes.
[Dark Burn]: Determination based on the difference in Inspiration. Determination complete. All attributes reduced by 11%. Duration: 15 minutes.
The moment the surging Psychic Energy storm blasted Bai Fu away, the Chairman of the Truth Society was the first to realize something was wrong. A burning sensation had suddenly appeared inside him, like a festering sore clinging to his bones. It wouldn't go away, and its persistent sting made his body feel much heavier. Even controlling his powered exoskeleton seemed to have become more difficult.
"What kind of move is this?"
The Chairman of the Truth Society's face darkened.
The onlookers had no idea about all these details. Seeing their two factions' strongest fighters clash for the first time, with the Chairman of the Truth Society standing as immovable as an