Sonic

"Exchange for Talent Points?"

Wu Di's Battle Suit displayed five hundred Talent Points. He then gathered up the Battle Suits of the other Taoyuan Group members.

But Hammerhead's Battle Suit was clearly of a higher grade. The others could only be exchanged for anywhere from a few dozen to a hundred points.

"Too little."

Wu Di shook his head slightly. A few hundred Talent Points were a drop in the bucket to him; he might as well improve his immediate combat strength.

"System, fuse all the Battle Suits!"

A flash of light swept past, and all the Battle Suits vanished from where they were.

"What is this?!"

Wu Di looked down and found himself dressed in black at some point, with a flame pattern printed across it.

Moreover, the newly fused Battle Suit fit him perfectly. It did not hinder his movements in the slightest and lacked the heavy feeling of the previous suits.

"My overall strength actually rose to Above Demon. This Battle Suit is no simple thing."

Wu Di clicked his tongue. The Taoyuan Group Battle Suit's effects far exceeded his expectations.

"Ding~ Battle Suit fusion successful. One thousand five hundred Talent Points consumed. Remaining balance: zero."

"Damn it! You didn't leave me a single point!"

Wu Di immediately cursed aloud, though he was actually quite satisfied with the newly fused Battle Suit. This counted as an unexpected gain.

"Why does this outfit have durability too? You're the seller—will you repair it if it breaks?"

"Ding~ Repairing the Battle Suit once costs five thousand Talent Points. The Battle Suit possesses growth attributes and will improve along with the host's strength."

"Five thousand for one repair?"

Wu Di's eyes widened, but the explanation that followed eased his mind somewhat. He opened the system interface to take a look.

Wu Di (Seventh S-Class Hero KING)

Talent: Immortal Body (max), Ultimate Summoning Technique (max), Aura (Talent growth value: 2%)

Skill: Savage Tornado

Talent Points: 0

Physical Strength: Low A-Class

Equipment: Growth-type Battle Suit (Durability: 100%, can be hidden)

Overall Strength: Above Demon

"I won't have to worry about tearing my clothes in battle anymore. I just wonder how it performs in actual combat."

Whoosh! A fierce gust struck, but Wu Di's body flashed aside like lightning.

"You actually dodged my attack? Judging by your clothes, are you with the Taoyuan Group?"

A man appeared like a ghost, camouflage paint smeared beneath his eyes, looking every bit the ninja.

"Sonic."

Wu Di grew excited. He had just been looking for someone to test the Battle Suit's effects on, and the person before him was undoubtedly the best choice.

"Move."

Whoosh! Sonic's pupils contracted slightly. Wu Di had appeared behind him in an instant.

"What a pity."

Wu Di threw a punch, but it struck only an afterimage. Sonic was not famous for nothing.

"You bastard."

Anger flashed in Sonic's eyes. He had carelessly allowed someone to circle behind him. For someone renowned for speed, this was an enormous humiliation.

"I'll show you what true speed is."

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Sonic's body instantly turned into dozens of afterimages, darting crazily around Wu Di. His extreme speed made it impossible to discern his movements.

"Well? How about my supersonic speed?"

Clang! The longsword stabbed into Wu Di's Battle Suit, yet failed to even breach its defense.

"Durability decreased by one."

Taking advantage of Sonic's momentary daze, Wu Di directly grabbed the longsword and shattered it with a light squeeze.

"Both speed and strength have increased tremendously."

Although Wu Di could not keep up with Sonic's speed, he was still confident he could defeat him in pure strength with the boost from his Aura.

Wind Blade Kick!

Boom! Sonic's unexpected blow struck Wu Di squarely on the head, knocking him unconscious on the spot.

"Hmph. You're wearing a turtle shell, but your head has no protection. All you can do is lament running into a killing god like me today!"

Sonic snorted coldly, his eyes filled with disdain.

"But did these people turn on each other? I wonder if anyone was left behind."

Just as Sonic prepared to continue searching the area, a voice sounded behind him once more.

"Your speed really is fast."

"What?!"

Sonic was somewhat shocked. His strike had landed solidly on Wu Di's head just now, and no one had ever survived one of his attacks.

"What's your name?"

Sonic became interested in the masked man before him, but Wu Di had no intention of having a friendly chat.

"Beat me first, then we'll talk!"

"Arrogant fool!"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Two figures darted through the forest, clashing wildly as the surrounding trees toppled one after another and countless clouds of dust rose into the air.

Explosive Shuriken!

Boom, boom, boom! Countless shuriken exploded around Wu Di, completely engulfing him.

"Is it just my imagination? This guy seems to be getting faster and faster."

"Where are you looking?"

"What?!"

Wu Di's punch slammed into Sonic, but it was still only an afterimage.

"How does it feel when your attacks miss? Two Shadows Burial!"

Sonic's figure split into two, his face full of mockery.

"This is the move he used when he fought Genos."

Wu Di's expression turned grave. He knew Sonic was only now starting to get serious.

Bang, bang, bang! Sure enough, Sonic's speed suddenly rose to another level. His two clones sent Wu Di flying back and forth like a ball.

Get lost!!!

Wu Di roared and punched the ground. The terrifying shockwave directly forced Sonic back.

"Hehe~ Useless struggling. Let me show you the gap between us."

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Sonic's clones multiplied from two to four, surrounding Wu Di on all sides.

"Secret Technique—Four Shadows Burial - Scattered Flash Slash! Feel despair, and remember this! The one who kills you is the Ninja Village's strongest, Sonic!"

Savage Tornado!

A smile curled across Wu Di's lips. The instant Sonic launched his attack, a terrifying tornado suddenly swept all of his clones into its grasp.

Pop, pop, pop! Countless fist shadows shattered all of Sonic's clones, and his true body was caught within it as well.

"Damn it! Explosive Shuriken - Fierce Dragon Formation!"

At the critical moment, Sonic threw dozens of shuriken. The violent explosions forcibly blasted the tornado apart.

"I'll remember you!"

Sonic appeared atop a tree trunk some distance away. He was panting heavily and looked somewhat disheveled.

Several tears had appeared in his ninja outfit. Wu Di's attack had clearly made him suffer quite a bit.

"You're remembering me already? I don't think it left a deep enough impression!"

Wu Di grinned, concentrating all his strength into a single point before instantly unleashing it toward Sonic.

Rumble! The terrifying shockwave directly destroyed Sonic along with the large tree, carving a long trench into the ground.

"Ding~ Congratulations, host. Mission completed. You have obtained three thousand Talent Points."

"Ding~ Congratulations, host. You have obtained one Random Experience Card."