When Ding Meng walked out of the rubble, Qu Xiaoqing and the others couldn't help but stop fighting and take a few steps back. Everyone looked at Ding Meng in surprise.
Not only was Ding Meng walking blindly with his eyes closed, but it was also because an even more powerful aura was being emitted from his body. This was the fifth point of the [Diamond Star Technique] activated to its limit, and the heat emitted from it completely suppressed the coldness in the hall.
In Qu Xiaoqing's perception, with Ding Meng as the center, rings of Origin Energy fluctuations spread out like waves. When each ring spread to her body, she actually felt a feeling that she hadn't felt for a long time. It was the feeling of shock, awe, and reverence that every ordinary person felt when they first came into contact with Origin Energy.
At this moment, Randy had also recovered. He couldn't participate in the battle, but the detector on the Jade Light Armor clearly displayed the Origin Energy fluctuation index on his mask. At this moment, his mouth was wide open, and he couldn't be any more shocked. "Damn … Damn, his combat index is actually as high as 31222 points."
This combat index was different from the test value on the Ke Jia server, because the latter calculated physical fitness and martial arts. This 31222 points was purely the Origin Energy index.
The empire's Origin Energy index certification standards for Origin Ability users were: 500 points (beginner Origin Ability user), 1200 points (intermediate Origin Ability user), and 3000 points (advanced Origin Ability user).
Next was the Origin Energy index: 8000 points (beginner Origin Ability user), 20000 points (intermediate Origin Ability user), and 50000 points (advanced Origin Ability user).
Why was it so difficult for an Origin Ability user to break through to become an Origin Ability user? The most direct reason was reflected in the data. Once you broke through the 3000 points mark, you would meet the basic requirements to become an Origin Ability user. Note that you only met the requirements, but you didn't truly become an Origin Ability user.
By the same logic, an advanced Origin Ability user would face the same principle when advancing to a beginner Origin Ability user. However, there was a huge gap between the two. The reason behind this couldn't be explained in a few words.
A 31222 Origin Energy index meant that Ding Meng's strength was actually that of an intermediate Origin Ability user. Claus was also shocked. He stood in place and muttered to himself, "So this is an Origin Ability user?"
The powerful wave was still spreading. Everyone could feel their faces being scraped and burned. Xiao Qiu couldn't help but turn to look at Ding Meng, his eyes full of shock.
"Stop him," Xiao Qiu shouted.
How could they stop him?
This time, Ding Meng didn't even need to use his palm to receive Long Ming's "Flame Energy Rushing Fist". Long Ming didn't even have time to use his "Flame Energy Penetrating Force" before Ding Meng's hand blade arrived first.
After the fifth point of origin ability energy was completely activated, Ding Meng's arm was like a red-hot soldering iron. The palm blade would not cut anywhere else but the fist that was coming at him. Wherever the opponent was stronger, he would hit them there. This was the usual strategy of a head-on confrontation.
"Crack!" A crisp sound rang out.
Long Ming's expression twisted. He knelt on the ground with one knee. His fist had already loosened, and his hand was hanging limply. It was obvious that his wrist had been broken.
Qu Xiaoqing's mouth was wide open. She couldn't believe what was happening in front of her. Even if it had been a day ago, if a student from the Lissten Academy had broken Long Ming's wrist in one move, she would have thought that person was dreaming. But now, she felt that the person who was dreaming was herself.
Claus stood in place without moving. Now, he didn't dare to move. Ding Meng could make Long Ming kneel in one move. If he went up, he would only kneel even faster.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh."
Star Art's scythe had been quietly launched at some point. It drew an extremely large arc in the air as it shot towards Xiao Qiu.
"Ding!" The scythe seemed to have hit an invisible wall and couldn't move forward. It was only three or four meters away from Xiao Qiu's face.
"Chi chi chi" With a light sound, the invisible wall also revealed its true form. It was actually a smooth and thick blue ice wall.
This time, Ding Meng didn't need Little Rascal to remind him. He knew that this was Dark Ice Force. This was a very unique martial technique for ice-type Origin Ability users. It was a barrier formed by directly releasing origin energy. It had a very strong defensive effect and could block most attacks.
Strictly speaking, there was no upper limit to this martial technique. Its effectiveness was completely dependent on one's cultivation. Dark Ice Force could normally form a layer of ice to block an enemy's attack. When one cultivated it to the intermediate stage, they could create an ice wall. However, Xiao Qiu's Dark Ice Force was definitely not at the intermediate stage. The ice wall was still growing, as if it had a life of its own. In the blink of an eye, the ice wall had transformed into a hemispherical ice ball that completely enveloped Xiao Qiu and his energy body. It was a deep blue color, and it was clearly at least at the second or third rank of the Melder realm.
Xiao Ai urged, "Hurry up, we don't have much time left. There's only three minutes and fifteen seconds left."
Xiao Qiu seemed to know that this was the key to success or failure, so he simply used the same trick again. He turned his head and looked at everyone. Origin Energy mixed with telekinesis poured out from his face. Qu Xiaoqing, Xing Yi, Long Ming, and Claus all collapsed to the ground.
They weren't under the control of the ice force field, but rather a mental attack. Qu Xiaoqing was rolling on the ground, clutching her head as if she had a splitting headache. Xing Yi was lying on a pile of rocks, covering her eyes and kicking her legs. Claus was still able to stand up after falling to the ground, but his expression was one of terror, as if he had seen countless demons. Long Ming had a foolish expression on his face as he knelt on the ground and laughed foolishly …
If it weren't for the fact that Ding Meng had just suffered a great loss, he would have been frightened by these strange phenomena. At this moment, he no longer hesitated. He fiercely opened his eyes, gathered his energy, and sprinted forward. He stomped on the ground, jumped into the air, and faced forward with his shoulders. He put his palms together and fiercely attacked with the Overlord's Mountain Crumbling Energy.
There was an earth-shattering boom.
The dark blue ball of ice was instantly shattered, ice shards flying in all directions.
The power of this collision was no small matter. With the energy body as the center, the granite slabs on the ground were shaken into the air and turned into dust.
When the ice and fire collided with each other, the energy waves spread to the periphery and ignited a ring of raging fire. The people on the ground were first wrapped in a layer of ice, and then the ice was melted by the heat wave. The power of the Diamond Star Secret Art was evident.
This violent explosion finally sent Little Qiu flying. The energy body immediately began to hum, and the water blue color gradually returned to its original color. The energy fluctuations quickly increased by quite a bit.
Little Rascal finally praised, "Not bad, not bad. Ding Meng, your Collapsing Energy has improved greatly recently."
Xiao Ai said, "I think it's just so-so."
Little Rascal said unhappily, "Can you not be such a killjoy?"
Xiao Ai said, "What did I say wrong? His Overlord's Mountain Crumbling Energy didn't even shake the energy body. What's there to praise?"
Little Rascal argued, "This is an energy body we're talking about. How can martial arts compare to it?
Why don't you try and compare yourself to the mainframe system? "
Xiao Ai said, "Sure, the mainframe system is long gone. If you can restore it, then I'll do it."
Little Rascal: "… …"
Ding Meng still ignored the two of them because his expression was still very cold. His gaze was fixed on the raging fire outside.
Xiao Qiu slowly walked in from outside the ring of fire with an expressionless face. A trace of blood seeped out of the corner of her mouth, but judging from the steadiness of her steps, it was clear that she wasn't seriously injured.
Xiao Qiu said calmly, "I still underestimated you."
Ding Meng also stared at her. "Me too."
Xiao Qiu muttered, "Objectively speaking, did I do anything to you along the way?"
Ding Meng said, "No."
Xiao Qiu said, "Or should I say, did I directly make a move against you?"
"No." Ding Meng could only answer in this way. In reality, he was the one who initiated the attack. Xiao Qiu was just retaliating.
Xiao Qiu said, "I didn't threaten you, nor did I threaten you. I also didn't ask you for a price."
"That's right."
Ding Meng understood what she meant. Xiao Qiu didn't threaten or bribe him. She was just using her own method to fight for the energy body. Although this method wasn't very honorable, at least it didn't endanger Ding Meng.
Xiao Qiu said, "You already have the K-virus, and I don't intend to take it from you. Why can't you let me have this energy body?"
Ding Meng looked around. "It's not that I can't let you have it. I'm confident that I can escape, but these people might die here."
Xiao Qiu sneered. "Are they your friends?"
Ding Meng said, "No."
Xiao Qiu looked at Qu Xiaoqing, who was lying on the ground in pain. "Is she your lover?"
Ding Meng said, "No."
Xiao Qiu said, "Then what does their life or death have to do with you?"
"It doesn't matter," Ding Meng said calmly. "But I don't think some people deserve to die."
Xiao Qiu asked, "So you're saying that some people deserve to die?"
Ding Meng said, "In my eyes, there are only two kinds of people. One is human, and the other is people who think they're human but don't treat others as human."
Xiao Qiu immediately understood what Ding Meng meant. He couldn't stand those high and mighty people, especially those who disregarded other people's lives to achieve their goals.
In Ding Meng's mind, there were some people who didn't deserve to die. For example, Xiao Si, Lei Bao, Qu Xiaoqing, and Randy, because they didn't do anything wrong. Or rather, what did they do wrong that they had to pay with their lives?
Xiao Qiu's tone turned cold. "In my eyes, there are only two kinds of people. One is smart, and the other is people who think they're smart."
Ding Meng said, "Unfortunately, sometimes I don't think I'm smart."
Xiao Qiu was silent for a long time before saying, "I understand. You're not someone who gives in easily. Otherwise, you wouldn't have survived until now."
Ding Meng didn't reply. He had seen the shocking changes in Xiao Qiu.