Derwent cautiously probed, and after a brief struggle, he realized that "Black Phantom" wasn't overwhelming him as he had expected, and gradually relaxed.
"So the legendary Black Phantom wasn't that strong after all. I was worried for nothing; the rumors were definitely exaggerated."
Derwent's spirits lifted, and confidence surged within him. No longer hesitant, he launched a fierce attack.
The bone-armored giant fought the mecha warrior, the dull thuds of fists colliding with the mecha echoing continuously. The executive officer accompanying him, who had initially been hesitant to act against "Black Phantom," was greatly surprised to see that Derwent was able to fight "Black Phantom" to a standstill.
"When did the captain get stronger?"
"Wait, it seems like Black Phantom has become weaker!"
"After being on the run for so long, he can't possibly be in peak condition. This is his weakest moment!"
The officers were greatly encouraged and no longer hesitated, rushing forward to gang up on the attackers.
Given how much the leader values him, capturing Han Xiao would be a tremendous achievement!
Strike while the iron is hot and kill him!
As the superhumans took action, the surrounding environment was damaged by the aftershocks, becoming pitted and uneven. The army was not idle either, bombarding Hila with shells as if they were free.
Hila Danger at Every Turn, retreating step by step, gritting her teeth and enduring the relentless onslaught of attacks. In her normal fighting style, she would never have allowed herself to be in this situation. If it weren't for this mech, she would have been seriously injured long ago. She was greatly surprised by the defensive capabilities of the Viper Mod.
The leader's eyes lit up. "His condition has declined; he was indeed all bark and no bite. Excellent, now there are even fewer variables!"
He originally intended to use five veteran executives to keep Han Xiao occupied, but he discovered that Han Xiao's strength had declined and that he must have been exhausted from the high-intensity escape. The leader was pleasantly surprised by this.
At this moment, "Black Phantom" was entangled by Derwent and trapped in the mud.
"Who is this executive officer? He has great potential," the leader said.
The assistant hurriedly checked the information and said, "His name is Derwent, and his resume... well, nothing particularly noteworthy."
The leader rebuked, "Now is the time of war, and every strong person is a vital resource. To overlook even one would be a grave dereliction of duty!"
[Character Summon Card has been used, current count 2/2, all uses exhausted, card will disappear soon]
Hila attracted everyone's attention, and while the fierce battle raged on the other side, Han Xiao stealthily infiltrated the troops, quietly planting bombs on the chassis of various vehicles.
No one saw him. Dean's ability was very unique and useful. Even if Han Xiao stood in front of a soldier, he would not be detected, as if he were air. However, Han Xiao was still very careful. Once he entered combat mode, his invisibility would disappear.
"This superpower is definitely suited for being a thief. No wonder Dean was able to steal the secrets. He probably went to quite a few good places too. Damn it..." Han Xiao was a little envious. During his hormone-fueled adolescence, he liked to fantasize about having the ability to become invisible. It was once one of his "thirty-three major goals in life," but he crossed it off after experiencing a lot more.
While invisible, Han Xiao's senses were completely different. It was as if everything around him was shrouded in a layer of mist, appearing unreal. This reminded him of an old movie he had watched in his spare time. The plot involved an invisibility ring, and the feeling after wearing it was very similar. The movie was something like "The King's Ring."
The unit had limited vehicles, so Han Xiao quickly finished planting the bombs and left behind several vehicles for escape.
"The invisibility period has two minutes left. Once the explosion happens, we just need to grab a vehicle to escape."
So far, everything is going smoothly.
Han Xiao returned to the vicinity of the battlefield, where Hila was being besieged and had almost no power to fight back. Relying solely on her unfamiliarity with mecha combat, she was no match for the combined attack of a group of executives and super soldiers.
Han Xiao took out the communicator connected to the mech and whispered, "I'm 80 meters north of you. There's going to be a huge explosion soon. Come over here immediately and switch clothes with me. There's an armored off-road vehicle over there!"
Although Hila couldn't see Han Xiao, she heard his commands.
As the countdown began, ten seconds... five seconds... three seconds passed, and then Han Xiao pressed the trigger button forcefully.
boom--
The earth shook violently!
Like Volcano eruption, countless pillars of fire shot into the sky, and tanks and armored vehicles exploded simultaneously, creating a spectacular sight.
A powerful shockwave swept through the air, sending dust and sand billowing, and countless ordinary soldiers were knocked down.
Everyone in the Germinal was stunned!
Why did it suddenly explode?!
Taking advantage of the moment, Hila rushed over and, using the thick smoke as cover, quickly removed the Viper Mod. Han Xiao ran and put the mech back on simultaneously, the whole process taking only about three seconds. Changing gear was part of the plan; since the stealth mission was already complete, leaving the Viper Mod with Hila would be a waste. Han Xiao could unleash its full potential. The last time Han Xiao upgraded the Viper Mod, he added auxiliary wearable devices to facilitate rapid gear changes.
Hila got into the armored off-road vehicle that Han Xiao had deliberately left intact and started the engine. Just as Han Xiao was about to get in, thick smoke rose and gradually faded, and "Black Phantom" reappeared in everyone's sight, this time the real deal.
"Don't even think about running away!"
Derwent roared and charged forward with a punch. The bone-armored giant strode forward, the sand and gravel on the ground trembling slightly. His superpower had strengthened his bones, making them as hard and heavy as steel plates, and his weight was also nearly a thousand pounds. With inertia and kinetic energy, the bone-armored fist the size of a casserole dish slammed down. He was completely undefended elsewhere. Based on their previous exchange, Derwent realized that "Black Phantom" couldn't break through his bone armor defense, so he didn't bother to defend himself.
"You can bully Hila all you want, but you want to bully me too?!"
Han Xiao's eyes narrowed as he activated [Mechanical Force Surge] and [Overload]. The "Bonfire" reactor on his back turned from blue to red and began to hum. The mecha's power surged instantly, and the machinery could unleash even greater power in the hands of the mechanic.
Derwent was confident that his punch would send Han Xiao flying. His battle with "Black Phantom" had given him confidence. However, when he looked at Han Xiao, a chill suddenly ran from his tailbone to the back of his head. The feeling he got from "Black Phantom" was completely different now!
In short, it's dangerous!
Two words: Extremely dangerous!
Derwent was jolted awake. Suddenly, his hair stood on end, and his vision blurred. He could only catch a glimpse of a mecha arm moving like a phantom, pressing down on his head just before he hit the mecha. The arm was several times faster than before! Then, an irresistible force exploded in his head, and he was slammed to the ground like a piece of trash!
Bang!
The bone armor, which protected the head like a helmet, made intimate contact with the ground, and in an instant, cracks spread like a spider web!
Han Xiao pressed Derwent's head down with his left hand, pinning him to the ground. The massive Bone Armor Giant struggled but couldn't break free, like a fish being held down by a chef. Han Xiao's right arm arched like a bow, his bio-engineered muscles bulging, and he slammed a punch into Derwent's back like a pile driver. At the same time, he activated the directional repulsion generator, and a wave of air mixed with smoke and dust burst out horizontally along the ground!
Therefore, all the power is concentrated in the fist!
Critical hit!
Kerala--
The bone armor shattered, blood gushed out, and he sank into the ground, his eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness, still twitching slightly. The battle information stated that Derwent had been Heavy Strike and was briefly dizzy.
"Kid, you've picked the wrong opponent."
Han Xiao shook his arm and looked at the bone fragments scattered on the ground. "This ability is interesting. Has the bone hyperplasia become sentient?"
Derwent only level 40-something, posing no threat to Han Xiao. He easily knocked him down in less than three seconds. The executive officer who was about to rush up with him quickly stopped in his tracks, looking surprised and uncertain.
Just a few seconds ago, Derwent was evenly matched with his target, but now he's been cleanly and decisively taken down?!
Compared to before, it's like a completely different person; the style is drastically different!
If the previous "Black Phantom" had a light and refreshing comic style, now it has transformed into a tough guy style with sharp angles, bold lines, and rich shadows, radiating a powerful and unrestrained aura.
They had initially thought that the Black Phantom was out of sorts, which was why the executives dared to act so recklessly. But now, fear had taken over their minds again, and they hesitated to advance, fearing the consequences.
Looking at the screen, the leader felt a surge of anger rising in his throat. The excitement he had finally mustered was extinguished like a burning Bonfire by a bucket of urine.