After Qi Yuan left, Yu could not help but laugh bitterly.
"I still find it hard to believe that a Tier 1 player can deal with Venom."
"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that he was immune to the Tier 3 Black Widow's poison. Moreover, it was a poison mixed with the Toxic Touch!" Luan said calmly with her arms crossed.
"You seem to have a lot of faith in this Qi Yuan!" Yu Luan's confidence in Qi Yuan surprised Luan.
As a Type 3 Powerhouse who had made a name for himself a long time ago, Venom had a powerful presence in the surrounding gathering points. He had already revealed two Type 3 abilities, including the Type 3 Enhanced Defense and the Type 3 Toxic Touch.
Both were extremely powerful Tier 3 abilities. Moreover, one was for offense and the other was for defense. They were perfectly compatible with each other.
In addition to the Tier 3 abilities that Yu Luan had yet to reveal, Venom was definitely the most difficult opponent to deal with. Even Yu Luan did not have much confidence in defeating Venom in a direct confrontation.
If a Tier 1 Ability User faced Venom in a direct confrontation, let alone killing him, even if Venom gave up on attacking and stood there without moving, it would be difficult to break through his defenses.
"If you had seen Qi Yuan fight with your own eyes, you would also believe in him!" Luan said confidently.
"Since Qi Yuan is immune to the Black Widow's poison, then it is very likely that he is immune to Venom's Toxic Touch. Without the Toxic Touch, Venom's threat will be reduced by at least half."
"As for Venom's Tier 3 Enhanced Defense, it might be impossible for other Tier 1 players to break through, but in front of Qi Yuan, it is just a matter of a single slash."
"I have personally seen him swing the Beheader with all his strength and activate the Energy Torrent. The Tier 3 Enhanced Defense could not withstand it at all. Even an Adult Sandworm might die in one hit."
"You're saying that Qi Yuan can kill an Adult Sandworm in one hit?" He Peng could not help but ask.
"Isn't that a little too exaggerated? The last time we saw Qi Yuan, although he could destroy the Sandworm's heart, he relied on his modified Death Reaper."
Aside from Leader Ling You, the Sandworm was practically the strongest Tier 3 monster Shi Feng knew of. Even the Leaders of the other encampments did not have many who could single-handedly suppress an Adult Sandworm.
The Sandworms had enormous bodies and multiple hearts. Their vitality was too strong. Unless a plasma bomb was thrown into their bodies, it was almost impossible to kill an adult Sandworm in one hit.
Luan tapped her fingers lightly and crossed her legs. She leaned back gently and assumed a comfortable posture.
"You can ask Xiao Hei and Chestnut if they believe that Qi Yuan can kill an adult Sandworm with one slash."
Both Zhui and He Peng turned to look at Xiao Hei at the same time. Chestnut, who was a little nervous, quietly heaved a sigh of relief.
"I believe in Sister Luan's judgment!" Xiao Hei nodded without hesitation.
"Qi Yuan's slash can turn an area with a radius of ten meters into a frozen ground. The coldness will instantly penetrate the soil and freeze the snakes and spiders that are hiding in the caves four meters deep. That slash alone should be able to freeze the Sandworm."
"If the energy from that slash changes from ice energy to fire or lightning energy and is released in the Adult Sandworm's body, I'm afraid that the slash can destroy most of the Sandworm's heart!"
Hearing Xiao Hei's description, Zhui and He Peng could not help but open their mouths wide. Even if they did not see it with their own eyes, they could imagine the power of Qi Yuan's slash in their minds.
A slash could turn an area with a radius of ten meters into a frozen ground. It even froze a Tier 2 aptitude user that was hiding a few meters deep underground. How could a Tier 1 aptitude user do that?
Even a Tier 3 aptitude user would not be able to do that!
"How could Qi Yuan know how to unleash energy?" He Peng realized that something was wrong.
"Oh, I forgot to mention. Qu Shi gave the Decapitator to Qi Yuan!" Xiao Hei added.
The Decapitator!
Unleashed energy!
Zhui, who had recovered from his shock, was stunned when he heard Xiao Hei's words. He quickly recalled the origin of the Decapitator.
"Qi Yuan took the Decapitator from Qu Shi?
How did he do that? "
"Only Qu Shi knows the details." Luan smiled.
"However, I heard from Qu Shi that the Decapitator was not completed. Qi Yuan personally completed the last step of the Decapitator. That was why he took the Decapitator from the workshop. This is also why Qu Shi values Qi Yuan so much."
Zhui could not help but scratch his head.
Combat and weapon forging were two completely different worlds. Especially when it came to Qu Shi's research on machinery and energy. Without a certain foundation, one would not even be able to touch the threshold. He did not expect Qi Yuan to have such a skill.
"Previously, you told me that Qu Shi had the intention of recruiting Qi Yuan. I felt that it was strange. Qu Shi has never liked the Fighting Realm. Why would he suddenly invite Qi Yuan to join his workshop? I originally thought that it was because of you. It turns out that Qi Yuan was won over by Qi Yuan himself."
"If he is so strong, why would he risk his life with us?"
Luan shrugged.
"I also want to know why he is so desperate. It has been less than ten days since he came to the Iron Chariots. He has already completed three C-Rank missions and cleared three Insectoid nests. Even Fu Qingqing was not as crazy as him back then."
Zhui rubbed the stubble on his chin.
"Although Qi Yuan is strong, his ability to cause trouble is also very strong. The trouble with the Xu family has not been solved yet. Now, he has destroyed the Blood Hand Gang and provoked Venom. Every one of them is not to be trifled with. If he becomes a Tier 2 or even Tier 3 Hunter, I'm afraid that he will provoke even stronger enemies."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Chestnut, tell me about the situation on your side."
Chestnut nodded. He recounted in detail how he and Lutai worked together to kill two Tier 3 Hunters from Venom.
"Not bad. He can keep his composure and use his brain!" Zhui affirmed.
"First, he used the Plasma Bomb to take care of Shadow, which was the most difficult to deal with. Then, he killed Spanner with a single shot. To be able to kill two Tier 3 Hunters from Venom in the wilderness, he is indeed a good sniper!"
"Call Lutai over. I have something to ask him."
"I'll be right there."
Chestnut turned into a shadow and disappeared from the room. When he reappeared, there was a young man in a black robe with a sniper rifle strapped to his back.
Lutai looked around. When he saw Liao, Luan, and the others behind him, he was obviously nervous. Although he tried his best to appear calm, his subconscious clenching of his fists revealed his inner thoughts.
"Don't be nervous. Chestnut has already told me that your performance today was very good," Zhui said with a smile.
"Have a seat."
Lutai took a deep breath. He walked over to the chair Qi Yuan had just sat on and sat down. However, his body was as straight as a ramrod, like an obedient student listening to his teacher's lecture.
"I heard from Chestnut that you have decided to participate in the clearing mission of the old cities?" Zhui asked with a smile.
Lutai nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yes!
I believe that I can pass this test! "
"Did Chestnut tell you about the dangers of this mission?"
"He told me. I'm not afraid!" Lutai said with a face full of determination.
Liao nodded.
"Tonight, the Shadow ability user you killed with the plasma bomb was called Shadow, and the last headshot was called Wrench. They are all Tier 3 ability users of Venom in Lionheart Castle. Are you afraid of provoking Venom?"
"No!" Lutai shook his head.
"They all deserve to die!"
Zhui pondered for a moment and said slowly.
"Since you have decided to join the clearing of the old cities, I will give you a mission. This mission is very dangerous, and no one will know of your existence. If you encounter danger, no one will help you. Are you willing to accept?"
"I am willing!" Lutai did not hesitate at all.
…
In the dark room, Nightingale paced back and forth uneasily. His eyes were a little solemn.
"You're saying that not only did Venom's first operation fail, but they also lost three core members, including two Tier 3 players?"
"Yes." The black-robed man lowered his head and answered respectfully.
"Do you know who were the ones who died?"
"Snake Spider, Shadow, and Wrench!"
"Shadow was also lost!"
Hearing these three names, Nightingale was obviously a little stunned.
Although Shadow's Tier 3 ability was not very strong, his Tier 2 Shadow Jump was extremely slippery and cautious. How could such a person die in the mission to kill Qi Yuan?
"Was it Qi Yuan who did it, or was it an ambush by Wolf's Teeth Hunt?" Nightingale asked.
"I'm not sure. The bodies have been burned, and there is no news from Venom's side. However, they pushed the responsibility of this mission's failure to Snake Spider."
"Snake Spider!"
Nightingale repeated this name and quickly remembered some information related to him.
Although Snake Spider was only Tier 2, its poison was not bad. It had killed a few Tier 3 players with its poison.
"These three people all have the ability to kill Tier 3 players. Although Qi Yuan is powerful, there is no way he could escape with his own strength. It must be Venom's idiots who fell into Wolf's Teeth Hunt's trap."
"The Bug Detector that Xu Yi implanted with the tracker has been lost. If it was just an accident, then there is not much danger. However, if Qi Yuan deliberately lost it, then it means that he might have discovered the abnormality of the Bug Detector."
Nightingale suddenly felt a little scared. Xu Yi knew about this safe house. If she was exposed, then this safe house would become very dangerous. They would have to move immediately.
"Go and inform Xu Yi that Qi Yuan might have discovered her trick. Ask her to think of a way to transfer away from the Iron Chariots to another assembly point. Without my permission, she is not allowed to return!"
"In addition, from today onwards, cut off all contact lines with Xu Yi. Without my screening, no one is allowed to contact her."
"Give up this safe house. All the spies hiding in the Iron Chariots are to enter a state of silence!"
"Also, how's the situation over there?"
Nightingale's eyes were gloomy. The water in the old city in the blue area was muddier than anyone had imagined. Even he didn't dare to get too involved.
"The conversion was very successful. The strength of the Apocalypse Holy Court is even stronger than we had previously judged!"
"Very good!"
Tell the two of them that Qi Yuan might step into the old city. They will definitely be very interested in him! "
"Yes sir!"
Nightingale waved his hand, indicating for the black-robed man to leave. After a while, he muttered to himself:
"If it weren't for the fear of the Black Steel Shelter, none of the hunters who entered the old city would have survived."
"However, even if the fourth step doesn't make a move, you won't be able to easily occupy the old city. During this period of time, your hands have more or less been stained with the blood of my Xu family. This time, when you enter the old city, I will make you pay with your own lives!"
The clearing of the old city was like an invisible whirlpool that sucked in all the nearby assembly points. The atmosphere in the Iron Chariots also gradually became tense.
Wolf's Teeth Hunt joined forces with the Hunter's Guild's branch and began to secretly contact the veteran Tier 3 Hunters of the Iron Chariots. Some chose to refuse, while others agreed to join. Qi Yuan, who was unknowingly drawn into the center of the whirlpool, had a rare moment of leisure during this period of time.
After completing three missions in a row, not only did he accumulate a large number of authority points, but he also accumulated enough money. For a long time, he didn't have to worry about money.
There were still no clues about the vague checkpoint inside the Iron Chariots. The last checkpoint in the old city was also unable to be checked in. Apart from resting, Qi Yuan also spent more time in Master Qu's office.
Slowly, he gained a better understanding of Master Qu. He wasn't as irritable as he looked, and he wasn't a black-hearted boss who only knew how to exploit experimental dogs.
If one simply judged him by the standards of good and bad, Master Qu should be considered a good person.
To be precise, he should be a proud old man who only knew how to bury himself in research and wasn't good at communicating with others!
After understanding Master Qu's temper, Qi Yuan became much more presumptuous in the office.
Taking advantage of the convenience of work, Qi Yuan replaced the Frost Power stored in the Energy Heart with the blazing Flame Power. The energy core embedded in the Beheader was also replaced with the Flame Attribute.
Compared to the Frost Power, the Flame Attribute was more lethal. It was also more useful than the Frost Power to deal with the Polluters inside.
After staying in the office for a few days, Qi Yuan also learned a little about Mechanics and Mechanical Armaments.
Other than those who gave up their physical bodies and pursued mechanical immortality, there were more true Mechanics like Luan who had a complete set of Mechanical Armaments. However, they didn't give up their human bodies. They only built an energy matrix that interacted with their consciousness and machinery in a certain part of their body. They didn't need manual control at all. With just a thought, they could control the Mechanical Armaments to fight.
Compared to Mechanical Armaments, the energy matrix that interacted with their consciousness and machinery was the true mark of a Mechanic.
Without building an energy matrix that interacted with their consciousness and machinery, although an ability user could also manually override the control and use an integrated Mechanical Armaments like the Steel Rose, their combat strength would be reduced by at least fifty percent.
Not only would most of the combat unit modules be unusable, but they also wouldn't be able to quickly switch forms during battle.
Therefore, to a certain extent, the fact that the God's Sanctuary prohibited Mechanical Armaments from entering the wilderness was something that couldn't be helped. Without building an energy matrix that interacted with their consciousness and machinery, Wilderness Hunters could only use weapon-type Mechanical Armaments like the Shining Dawn at most. They couldn't control an integrated Mechanical Armament like the Steel Rose.
Building an energy matrix that interacted with their consciousness and machinery in their flesh and blood involved flesh, genes, machinery, energy, and many other complicated technologies. The difficulty was no less than creating a Mechanical Armament. Other than a few laboratories in the God's Sanctuary, no one in the wilderness could complete the construction.
Even Master Qu could barely follow the blueprint and create a few relatively simple weapon-type Mechanical Armaments. He couldn't complete the construction of an energy matrix that interacted with their consciousness and machinery.
Qi Yuan's addition freed up Master Qu a lot of time. After knowing that Qi Yuan was preparing to join the clearing mission in the old city, Master Qu was silent for a long time. In the end, he brought Qi Yuan to his own independent workshop.
Master Qu's independent workshop was much smaller than the public laboratory outside. Other than the dazzling array of instruments and strange metals, what attracted Qi Yuan's attention the most was the revolver that was suspended in the middle of the workbench by an invisible force field.
It was completely black, and its caliber wasn't as large as the Butcher's. It didn't look much different from a normal revolver.
However, the faintly discernible energy runes on the body of the spear gave it a hint of mystery.
"Five years ago, after communicating with a Grade 2 researcher in the Biological and Mechanical Laboratory, I designed a revolver called 'Doomsday Strike'. The Doomsday Strike has the structure of a live ammunition weapon, but it's embedded with an energy matrix. It can greatly increase the lethality of the bullet through the instantaneous acceleration.
"All these years, due to the lack of supporting instruments, I haven't completed the final construction of the acceleration energy matrix. If you can complete the construction of the final energy matrix, I'll give it to you. Its power is far greater than the Butcher's and is only slightly inferior to Death Harvest."
Why is this old man suddenly treating me so well?
Qi Yuan looked at Master Qu in surprise. Just from the introduction, he knew that the Doomsday Strike was far more precious than the Beheader.
He didn't need to think to know that it was Master Qu's treasure. How could he give it to him so easily?
Master Qu snorted coldly.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm only worried that after you die in the old city, no one will be able to help me complete the construction of the acceleration energy matrix. Before you get beaten to death, I'll make use of this trash!"
Tsk tsk!
Qi Yuan couldn't help but chuckle, but he didn't expose his arrogant and clumsy lie.
He clearly had good intentions, but he had to use such a tone to say it.
What an arrogant old man!