Pan Kuang, a level 38 martial artist with high attack and agility, couldn't possibly have an intelligence higher than 50. If he really hit the jackpot, Han Xiao would just stand there and bang his head against the wall.
The illusion caught Pan Kuang off guard, allowing all his attacks to deal near-real damage. However, given his high level, he wouldn't be restricted for long!
Without hesitation, Han Xiao swung his left arm and punched Pan Kuang in the groin, striking his vital point!
"Overload!"
The power arm's output increased by 30% instantly, hitting the bullseye with a punch!
Explosive chicken! (Yes, no typo.)
This move was a divine skill he had mastered after studying countless video materials and learning it from the distant warrior's village Third New Hinamizawa. Once used, it would make the heavens and earth tremble.
No time to check messages. Taking advantage of Pan Kuang's subdued state, Han Xiao immediately activated the Pneumatic Oscillator in the palm of his power arm. His hand shuddered violently, sending shockwaves through, and blood seeped through the skin, staining the entire lower triangular area red. His right hand wasn't idle either; he plunged a knife into Pan Kuang's chest without hesitation. Pan Kuang was affected by the illusion, and his protective energy wasn't activated, so the knife went straight through. Han Xiao then immediately drew his Wild Eagle, pressed it against Pan Kuang's chest, slid forward to push him back, triggered the Magazine Continuation, and fired a burst of bullets into Pan Kuang's body.
Blood spurted out, mingling with the churning flames, producing a dull thud as blood gushed into flesh!
"Click-click-click—" The magazine emptied, and Pan Kuang finally regained consciousness. The excruciating pain twisted his face in rage, and he stabbed Han Xiao hard in the abdomen, using Little Han Xiao's own methods against him. Han Xiao used his strength to control the magnetic metal to protect his vitals and blocked the blow, but the impact made his face turn pale, and a chill ran from his groin to his head. He endured the pain, spread his power arm wide, pressed Pan Kuang's head down, and slammed him to the ground, smashing him repeatedly.
Pan Kuang's head repeatedly slammed into the ground, gradually spreading into a pool of blood. He roared in pain and retaliated, his longsword flashing as he slashed wildly at the armor. Han Xiao's health also plummeted.
"Hundred Wind Rends!"
Pan Kuang roared in agony, and his longsword suddenly burst forth with a dazzling blade of light.
Han Xiao felt a sudden sense of alarm and hurriedly got up and retreated. At this moment, the Magnetically Controlled Armor Wind-Slaying Blade erupted with splitting blade light, surrounding Pan Kuang in a tornado-shaped barrier. Countless deep blade marks were scraped into the surrounding ground. Han Xiao was hit head-on, and the durability of his magnetic control armor plummeted. Because the attack range was too large, the areas not protected by the Magnetically Controlled Armor instantly became a bloody mess! A series of damage values of around 40 points popped up.
The blade flash lasted for three seconds before stopping. Han Xiao retreated ten meters away, panting heavily, blood mixed with sweat dripping down his face. His eyes were fixed on Pan Kuang. This strike must have been very taxing, and the cooldown time couldn't be short. Pan Kuang couldn't use it continuously!
Pan Kuang stood up, leaning on his sword, looking utterly wretched. His lower body was a bloody mess, his chest riddled with charred bullet holes, the flames still burning and emitting a burnt smell. The burning and bleeding were causing him continuous damage, and he didn't know how badly his body was in shambles. His Folding War Blade was still stuck in his chest, and his face was even more gruesome. His nose was broken into a gaping hole, and the white bone of his head was visible at the back of his head, making him look like a vengeful ghost!
And this vengeful ghost was staring intently at Han Xiao.
Han Xiao looked wary, ready to allocate all his free attribute points to stamina at any moment—his other trump card.
A gust of wind stirred up dust, but it also carried away a hint of the somber atmosphere.
Pan Kuang slowly lowered his head and stopped breathing.
The last glimmer of hope was burned away by the continuous damage, like the last straw that broke the camel's back.
[You killed Pan Kuang (lv38), you gained 21000 experience points]
[Killing a target 10 levels higher grants an additional 280% experience bonus, total experience points: 58,800, personal damage output: 99%]
[You gain an additional 58212 (99%) experience points]
[[Decapitation III] Completed, 99% success rate, you gained 79200 experience]
158,500 experience points!
This is all the spoils Han Xiao gained from killing Pan Kuang!
Winning against a higher-level opponent grants extra rewards. The minimum requirement to trigger these rewards is a five-level difference in level. Extra experience is distributed based on damage output. Since higher-level challenges are typically completed in teams, if any member of the team doesn't meet the required level, the entire team won't receive the rewards. This system emphasizes tactical coordination and player skill, and also prevents players from stealing kills or looting.
Of course, there are also highly skilled players who can challenge opponents of higher levels in a one-on-one fight.
Han Xiao relaxed, sat down on the ground, and simply lay down, letting the sunlight fall on his face. He closed his eyes comfortably, enjoying the peace after the battle, as if the surrounding mess of smoke, flames, and bloodstains no longer existed.
He suddenly remembered something, hurriedly jumped up, pulled down his pants to check on Little Han Hanxiao's condition, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, it wasn't damaged; it's still a sleeping dragon.
After resting for a while, he began to check the battle damage. The durability of his equipment had dropped significantly, and he had used up all his delayed detonators. His health was slowly recovering, and the damage was within an acceptable range.
Han Xiao walked to Pan Kuang's still-standing corpse, pried open his fingers, drew the Wind-Slaying Blade, and flicked the blade with his fingers, producing a crisp sound.
"The additional effects of this green-grade melee weapon are rather average, but its attack power is twice that of the Folding War Blade."
He sheathed his Wind-Slaying Blade and went to Ji Jie's corpse to search for loot. Suddenly, he felt a hard object in the corpse's pocket. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a communication terminal from the Germinal Organization.
Han Xiao's eyes darted around, and he activated the communication terminal. A dozen seconds later, a phantom image of the leader appeared.
"Ji Jie, have you retreated yet..." The leader started to speak but then realized that the person he was communicating with had changed. It was Han Xiao, who had a faint smile on his face. His eyes immediately changed, and he stared intently at Han Xiao.
"It's you?!"
Zero used the Ji Jie's communication terminal, so it's pretty clear: Dark Crow Valley Base was completely wiped out, and Pan Kuang is probably dead too!
The leader, enraged, said, "You dare contact me first?"
Han Xiao smiled and said, "Oh, long time no see."
What's with this tone of voice, like an old friend reuniting? Give me some awareness of being an enemy! The leader, catching his breath, paused for half a second before demanding, "Where did you get this classified information?"
This has been a question that has always puzzled him.
Han Xiao looked at him like he was looking at a melon rind, "Why do you think I'd answer you?"
The leader roared, "You think you can damage the organization's power with such methods? How naive!"
I destroyed four of your bases.
"You're like an ant trying to shake a tree; I can crush you with a flick of my wrist!"
I destroyed four of your bases.
"There are countless executives in this organization; you won't be able to keep your freedom for long!"
I destroyed four of your bases.
Ughhhhh--So annoying!
The leader's voice was sharp and menacing, every word dripping with murderous intent. "Don't think you can survive by siding with Stardragon. When my men find you, I'll tear out every tendon and every bone from your body!"
Han Xiao chuckled, pressed his finger to his lips, and blew a flirtatious kiss.
"Then come find me. If you find me, I'll let you have your way with me."
The leader was furious, enraged by Han Xiao's mocking tone. Before he could say anything, Han Xiao suddenly smashed the communication terminal with his elbow, and the communication screen went black.
His words were stuck in his throat, unable to escape, and he trembled with anger.
"Pass on my order! Increase the global Pursuit on Zero to five million!"
It increased fivefold!
Han Xiao stopped smiling; his teasing of the Germinal Leader wasn't just a whim.
Germinal will definitely send a steady stream of people to West Capital to investigate his location, and won't stop until he's killed.
It may seem like it's disadvantageous to him, but in reality, it has no effect on him at all.
Because... Han Xiao has no intention of going back!
This is his real plan!