Shua!
While flying, the Magic Puppet simultaneously slashed out with both swords. The blood-red sword light instantly traversed several dozen meters, slashing at the black-flame-covered Qi Yuan like lightning.
A dark glint flashed in Qi Yuan's eyes. Facing the two swords brimming with destructive energy, he actually did not dodge. Instead, he extended both hands and grabbed the blood-red swords.
At first, the Magic Puppet was stunned. Then, it flew into a rage as if it had been insulted.
This is a genuine Energy Blade, not one of those inferior materialized weapons. You, a mere Tier 2, actually dared to look down on me like this!
The Magic Puppet furiously attacked, the power of the energy swords in its hands increasing by 30%. Qi Yuan only coldly looked at the Magic Puppet, silently activating Tier 2 Energy Control.
The instant the energy swords slashed down, Qi Yuan raised both hands, and the two swords simultaneously landed in his hands. The destructive swords radiated a scorching heat, enough to annihilate any lifeform below Tier 4. Even the toughest metal could not withstand the heat.
The Magic Puppet steeled its heart and exerted strength in its hands, attempting to slice off Qi Yuan's arms.
However, it quickly discovered that Qi Yuan's hands were actually like pincers, firmly gripping the two swords. No matter how much strength it exerted, it could not move them in the slightest.
How was this possible?!
The Magic Puppet stared at Qi Yuan in shock.
These were energy weapons without materialization. No matter how powerful Qi Yuan's Combat Domain was, even if he could block the attack, it was impossible for him to grab the energy swords in its hands with his bare hands.
Could it be that Qi Yuan also possessed a powerful Elemental Domain ability?
Just as the Magic Puppet fell into a state of confusion due to its shock, Qi Yuan suddenly released his hands, allowing the Magic Puppet to retrieve the two swords.
Still a little forced!
Qi Yuan glanced at the charred marks on his palms.
Just as he had expected, Tier 2 Energy Control was already enough for him to control ordinary energy weapons with his bare hands.
However, the two energy weapons in the Magic Puppet's hands were unexpectedly powerful. If not for his Tier 2 Energy Control, the Puppet's attack might have severed his arms.
The Magic Puppet's mechanical body was simply too powerful. In a direct confrontation, even Tier 2 Steel Defense could barely resist the Magic Puppet's mechanical body.
Qi Yuan gave the Magic Puppet a meaningful look.
There was something wrong with the Magic Puppet's mechanical body. It was fundamentally different from a mechanical body used for combat.
If it was before, Qi Yuan might not have noticed this difference. However, ever since he built the Berserker with Qu Shi, he had become much more sensitive to machinery and energy.
Since this was not a machine used for combat, what was its original appearance?
As he pondered, the Magic Puppet waved its hands, and the two Energy Swords in its hands merged into one. At the same time, the Energy Attribute changed, changing from blood-red to ice-cold.
He could actually switch energy attributes at will?
Qi Yuan was stunned for a moment before a glint flashed in his eyes. He vaguely guessed the true function of the mechanical body.
If it's really as I guessed, then it'll be interesting!
In order to confirm his guess, Qi Yuan's figure flickered, and he took the initiative to attack the Magic Puppet.
The Magic Puppet growled, and the red glow in its eyes turned into an icy blue. In an instant, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and even the stones on the ground were covered in a thin layer of frost.
Qi Yuan only sneered inwardly. If the Magic Puppet in front of him had retained its human body, he might have been a little more cautious. However, since it had abandoned its human body, it had become a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. There was no way it would be a match for him.
A Mechanic that had abandoned its human body might have all sorts of advantages against other ability users, but in front of him, its advantages instantly became disadvantages.
The strongest metal defense of a mechanical body was nothing more than a piece of paper in front of the [Steel Self-Healing]. The most threatening energy weapon was nothing more than a piece of dough that could be kneaded and flattened in front of energy control.
Without metal and energy, what was left of the Magic Puppet?
Roar!
The demonic puppet was incomparably tyrannical. The giant energy sword in its hand was emitting a chilling aura as it suddenly swept out horizontally.
The longsword tore through the air, letting out a sharp whistle. It was clearly a physical weapon, but this sword still had the momentum of a physical weapon.
Qi Yuan snorted coldly. The Magic Puppet's combat awareness was not bad. The energy condensed in the greatsword changed from blood shadow to ice, giving the weapon the characteristics of a physical weapon. It would indeed weaken the influence of Energy Control, but at the same time, it would also weaken its destructive power.
With a Grade Two Steel Defense and the buff of a Berserker, Qi Yuan did not lose out to the Magic Puppet in a head-on clash.
Qi Yuan clenched his fists and suddenly met the blade with a punch!
Clang!
The fist and blade clashed!
Violent energy exploded, and a bone-deep wound appeared on Qi Yuan's fist. Even his finger bones were cracked.
The blade condensed from ice shattered with a loud bang.
The ice shards cut into Qi Yuan's body, letting out a series of metal clashing sounds. However, they were unable to deal any further damage to Qi Yuan, only leaving a faint white mark.
The moment the ice shards shattered, the Magic Puppet's eyes flashed coldly. Two energy beams filled with destructive aura shot out from its pupils, aiming straight for Qi Yuan's eyes.
Although this attack was extremely sudden, it could not escape Qi Yuan's detection and Energy Control. When the energy gathered in the Magic Puppet's eyes, Qi Yuan had already guessed its next attack.
Qi Yuan immediately closed his eyes. The energy beam hit his eyelids, leaving a scorched mark before quickly disappearing.
The Magic Puppet was alarmed. If not for the fact that it already knew Qi Yuan's background, it would almost have thought that Qi Yuan was also a mechanical body.
How could a body of flesh and blood resist an energy weapon barehanded!
How could a body of flesh and blood face an energy beam unscathed!
Without waiting for the Magic Puppet to recover from its shock, Qi Yuan reached out and struck the Magic Puppet with a palm that was neither light nor heavy, pushing it back a few steps.
Qi Yuan had already obtained the answer he wanted from this exchange.
"Is this a mechanical body that the Xu family prepared for you?" Qi Yuan asked.
"So what if it is?" the Magic Puppet said coldly.
"The Xu family isn't a good person. Aren't you afraid that they left a backup plan in this body?" Qi Yuan asked.
"Hmph!" the Magic Puppet sneered.
"So what if they left a backup plan?
Black Sand has already killed that person from the Xu family!
No matter what backup plan they have, they can't control me! "
"That's not necessarily true!" Qi Yuan said meaningfully.
The Magic Puppet was alarmed. If the Xu family could leave a backup plan in Black Sand's body, it was completely within his expectations that they would leave a backup plan in his mechanical body. Therefore, the Magic Puppet didn't dare to use this mechanical body until Black Sand killed him.
Black Robe's death caused the Magic Puppet to let down its guard slightly, but Qi Yuan's words gave it a bad premonition.
In the battle just now, the strength that the mechanical body could display was just barely satisfactory. Not only did it not suppress Qi Yuan, but it was also suppressed by Qi Yuan in all aspects.
The Magic Puppet suddenly had a thought. Could it be that Qi Yuan could also control the backup plan that the Xu family left in this mechanical armor?
Impossible!
Qi Yuan's hands were stained with the blood of the Xu family. The Xu family would never ally with him!
He's tricking me!
The Magic Puppet growled and charged at Qi Yuan once more. This time, it abandoned its powerful energy weapons and only faced its enemy with a body forged of steel.
Since energy weapons were useless, then it would use the most primitive of physical attacks to crush its opponent. In a pure physical battle, this mechanical body was enough to crush a peak rank 3 combat domain!
Seeing the Magic Puppet attack, the smile on Qi Yuan's face became even more brilliant. The way he looked at the Magic Puppet was not like looking at an enemy at all, but the joy of a hunter seeing his prey.
The Xu family had prepared this mechanical body for the Magic Puppet. Not only did they leave a backup plan, but they were also pushing the Magic Puppet to his death.
Although he didn't know how to use this backup plan, he still had Mechanical Command!
Compared to Energy Control and Steel Regeneration, Mechanical Command was the mechanical body's true nemesis!
"What a good weapon!" Qi Yuan muttered to himself.
Then, the two of them used the most barbaric method to start a direct confrontation.
The Magic Puppet's mechanical body and Qi Yuan's Berserker were like two ruthless steel warriors, fiercely clashing again and again with sparks flying in all directions.
In terms of pure strength and defense, the Magic Puppet's mechanical body was not the slightest bit weaker than Qi Yuan's Berserker. It even suppressed Qi Yuan.
Bang!
After continuously suppressing him, the Magic Puppet finally found an opportunity and punched Qi Yuan's back, leaving a deep imprint.
Qi Yuan was sent flying dozens of meters by this punch, his internal organs feeling like they had been crushed.
What powerful strength!
Qi Yuan's heart trembled slightly.
This punch had already broken through his steel defense. If not for his body already walking further and further on the inhuman path, this punch was enough to make him lose the ability to fight.
Unfortunately, I'm not an ordinary body of flesh and blood!
With a thought, Qi Yuan activated Steel Regeneration, and the fist imprint on his back healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The Magic Puppet's eyes flashed with a cold light. The strength of this punch far exceeded the Tier 3 Strength Enhancement. Even a pinnacle Tier 3 Combat Domain would be heavily injured by this punch. Yet, Qi Yuan had taken this punch head on, and it was as if he hadn't been injured at all.
Just what kind of terrifying defense was this?!
As the battle erupted, although Qi Yuan was suppressed, he didn't have the slightest intention of using Steel Regeneration to dissolve the Magic Puppet. On the contrary, his eyes became brighter and brighter, as if he was testing the Magic Puppet's strength.
Only when the Berserker's energy reserves had been depleted by more than half did Qi Yuan nod in satisfaction.
This weapon, I'll take it!
With a thought, Qi Yuan activated Mechanical Command. Facing the Magic Puppet's steel fist, Qi Yuan no longer dodged or blocked. Instead, he allowed the Magic Puppet's fist to land on his chest. He then grabbed the Magic Puppet's mechanical body's wrist and stared at the Magic Puppet's blue eyes with a burning gaze.
After taking a direct hit to the chest, a bowl-sized dent appeared on his chest. To Qi Yuan, this degree of injury was only a minor injury. It wouldn't affect the rest of the battle at all.
The Magic Puppet was also very clear on this point. Just as he was about to retreat to avoid Qi Yuan's counterattack, he discovered that Qi Yuan unexpectedly didn't attack. Instead, he grabbed his wrist.
This sudden change stunned the Magic Puppet. The two looked at each other, and the Magic Puppet finally realized that there was something wrong with the way Qi Yuan was looking at him.
That gaze didn't seem like he was looking at an enemy at all. Instead, it was like he was looking at an item — an extremely satisfying item!
Although a Mechanic who had given up on his human body no longer had the various weaknesses of a physical body, at the same time, he had also lost the sharp intuition of a physical lifeform toward danger.
Only when Qi Yuan grabbed the Magic Puppet did he realize that something was wrong.
Just as the Magic Puppet increased his strength in an attempt to break free from Qi Yuan's grip, he discovered that Qi Yuan's arm was like an iron clamp. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break free.
How can Qi Yuan's strength be so terrifying?
No!
This isn't Qi Yuan's strength. It's my body that's out of control!
The Magic Puppet discovered to his horror that his mechanical body had become stiff.
Qi Yuan let go of the Magic Puppet's arm, and the mechanical body stiffened on the spot like a metal sculpture, not moving at all.
"What did you do to me?" the Magic Puppet yelled in horror.
He had already transferred his consciousness to this mechanical body. Losing control of this mechanical body meant that he had lost everything. Unless Qi Yuan was willing to release his consciousness, he would be imprisoned in this mechanical body forever.
Furthermore, consciousness wasn't indestructible. If Qi Yuan controlled his mechanical body, he could even completely wipe out his consciousness if he wanted to.
"Do you know why the Xu family prepared this mechanical body for you?" Qi Yuan asked with a smile.
The Magic Puppet didn't dare to think too deeply about Qi Yuan's question. He only glared at Qi Yuan and let out an indignant roar.
"You've grasped the backdoor left behind by the Xu family!
You're also in cahoots with the Xu family! "
Qi Yuan looked at the Magic Puppet with a smile, completely unperturbed by his accusations. If not for the Xu family's trap, even if he could defeat the Magic Puppet, it wouldn't have been so easy, let alone use Mechanical Command to forcefully control the Magic Puppet.
After all, the Magic Puppet's mechanical body was a true fourth-rank machine, while his own Mechanical Command was only at the second-rank.
Qi Yuan extended a finger and pressed it against the Magic Puppet's heart. Behind the thick metal armor, an unremarkable energy matrix had already fallen under Qi Yuan's control. It emitted powerful energy waves, and under Qi Yuan's control, it frantically eroded the Magic Puppet's control over its body.
"Although Black Sand has stepped into the fourth-rank, he still lacks a suitable weapon. You're the weapon the Xu family prepared for Black Sand!"
Qi Yuan's words were like a bolt of lightning that struck the Magic Puppet. He opened his mouth wide in disbelief.
Weapon?
I'm the weapon the Xu family prepared for Black Sand!
The Magic Puppet opened his mouth as if to say something, but the light in his eyes quickly dimmed. Through the backdoor left behind by the Xu family and the power of Mechanical Command, he had already gained complete control over the Magic Puppet's mechanical body.
Just what was so special about the weapon the Xu family prepared for Black Sand!?
Qi Yuan's eyes flashed, and the Magic Puppet whose eyes had dimmed suddenly moved.
Ka-cha!
Ka-cha!
The mechanical body quickly transformed, and a black metal heavy sword full of technological feeling appeared in front of Qi Yuan.
The sword's body was covered in dark runes that resembled decorative patterns.
Qi Yuan immediately recognized the patterns on the sword's body. In fact, they were two characters from the old era — Impermanence!
The sword's name was Impermanence!
Qi Yuan's finger brushed past the sword's edge. Although Impermanence looked like a physical weapon, the powerful and restrained energy reaction within the heavy sword constantly reminded Qi Yuan that as long as it was willing, it could erupt with powerful energy attacks at any time.
"Good sword!"
Qi Yuan retracted his finger and pulled out the breathtaking Impermanence from the ground.
Impermanence was very heavy in his hand. Even with the second-rank Steel Strength, Qi Yuan could only barely lift it. If he wanted to wield it in battle, even the third-rank Strength Enhancement might not be enough.
Because this was the weapon the Xu family prepared for Black Sand who had broken through to the fourth-rank!