Chen and Hui Mie Feng Bao’s attacks collided, their fists crashing against each other, neither yielding an inch. Chen Tian had unleashed his full strength this time. Though his stats weren’t fully restored, he could still handle a guild leader.
The clash between Chen Tian and Hui Mie Feng Bao astonished Hui Mie Feng Bao. He found Chen Tian’s strength even greater than before, requiring his complete power to resist. As their fists met, a thunderous boom echoed, sending both Chen Tian and Hui Mie Feng Bao flying. They quickly regained their balance and looked at each other simultaneously.
It seemed their raw strength was equal. The only way to determine victory was through the abilities and advantages of their professions, and who could gain the upper hand.
Hui Mie Feng Bao then took a step forward. He wasn’t ready to reveal his profession yet. Player professions were hidden once they reached the Bai Lie level. Hui Mie Feng Bao wanted to force Chen Tian to reveal his first. What if Chen Tian’s profession countered his own? It was better to be cautious.
Chen Tian had the same idea. Despite possessing divine eyes, he couldn't discern the opponent's profession. Chen Tian planned to probe. He was proficient in all professions and could use any of them, so he knew that choosing a profession that countered the opponent was the best strategy for combat.
Hui Mie Feng Bao’s fist swept towards Chen Tian, appearing before him in an instant. Chen Tian activated his extreme dodge, crouching down. The fist grazed his hair, and at the same time, Chen Tian threw out his own fists towards Hui Mie Feng Bao’s stomach. But Hui Mie Feng Bao, as expected of a guild leader, managed to defend. He crossed his arms, palms open, and instantly gripped Chen Tian’s fists. Then, with a roll, he spun Chen Tian away, throwing him out.
While Chen Tian was being thrown, Hui Mie Feng Bao advanced, landing a punch that struck Chen Tian’s figure. Chen Tian’s form dissolved instantly. Hui Mie Feng Bao remarked, "An afterimage?"
Chen Tian’s figure reappeared behind Hui Mie Feng Bao, his fists flying out. Chen Tian had used a teleportation skill to trick him. But Hui Mie Feng Bao reacted with a swift counter, clenching his left fist and swinging it out, colliding with Chen Tian’s. Chen Tian lifted his left leg, and Hui Mie Feng Bao reacted instantly, crossing his legs to block. Then, they were locked in a stalemate, neither gaining an advantage.
Chen Tian clenched his right fist, rotating it with concentrated power. Hui Mie Feng Bao, seeing this, decisively broke off the struggle and retreated. Chen Tian swung his fist, missing his target. An explosion erupted in the sky above.
Fortunately, Hui Mie Feng Bao had escaped quickly enough. Otherwise, he believed he would have been injured if that strike had landed.
Hui Mie Feng Bao then looked at Chen Tian. Chen Tian’s figure had vanished. But this didn't deter Hui Mie Feng Bao's caution and combat readiness. He extended his hand, and his left fist was instantly gripped, held tightly. He flung his arms upward, creating an arc. Chen Tian was flung away.
Chen Tian regained his balance. Hui Mie Feng Bao naturally seized the opportunity while Chen Tian was airborne, unleashing a flurry of attacks. His hands formed into claws, lashing out towards Chen Tian’s chest. Chen Tian’s figure flickered, vanishing instantly. A burst of extreme speed allowed him to deftly evade the attack.
Chen Tian’s figure then reappeared behind Hui Mie Feng Bao. He spoke, "Your combat awareness is indeed good. You managed to pinpoint my attack."
"You’re not bad either!"
Hui Mie Feng Bao, as the leader of the Hui Mie Guild, wouldn't hold his position without some formidable skills.
Chen Tian and Hui Mie Feng Bao looked at each other simultaneously. Their figures blurred into motion, their speed reaching the afterimage level. They clashed within the streaks of light.
Chen Tian's fists swept horizontally towards Hui Mie Feng Bao's head. Hui Mie Feng Bao ducked, dodging the attack. Simultaneously, he spun his body, creating a light ring, and his legs shot towards Chen Tian's jaw. Chen Tian crossed his arms, blocking the inverted kicks. But it wasn't over. Hui Mie Feng Bao's legs then spread wide, forming a scissor-like grip that ensnared Chen Tian's arms.
Hui Mie Feng Bao's fists then returned towards Chen Tian. Chen Tian struggled, his arms pushing outwards, breaking Hui Mie Feng Bao's leg lock and sending him staggering back a few steps.
Chen Tian's figure appeared before Hui Mie Feng Bao. He then brought his left leg down, striking towards Hui Mie Feng Bao's head. Hui Mie Feng Bao grabbed Chen Tian's thigh with both hands and spun his body, attempting to hurl Chen Tian away. Chen Tian, unwilling to comply, lifted his left leg, breaking free of the grasp. Simultaneously, he flipped his body, his palm striking towards Hui Mie Feng Bao's head, his hand shaped like a claw. Seeing this, Hui Mie Feng Bao retreated. A booming sound erupted, and the ground cracked. Chen Tian landed on the ground, creating a thousands-meter-deep crater in the abyss. A beam of light shot into the sky. Chen Tian stood before Hui Mie Feng Bao.
Chen Tian spoke, "Enough probing. You don't want to reveal your profession, and neither do I. So, we can only..."
"Indeed! Bring it on!"
Hui Mie Feng Bao’s entire body was suddenly covered in armor. A black and silver suit of armor encased him. The armguards sprouted countless small silver swords, while the shoulder guards on both sides featured claw-like long swords. The leg guards were covered in numerous long spikes. The black and silver armor was filled with silver patterns and black liquid, like blood flowing through the entire suit. A sheen covered the exterior, obscuring the black liquid and silver patterns.
On the finger coverings, the silver finger armor transformed into long claws, making the armor’s hands resemble talons. The helmet bore a V-shaped insignia, with crescent shapes extending from both sides.
On the backplate, a black and silver cape appeared, etched with the image of a ferocious beast.
On either side of the armguards, curved blades materialized. Chen Tian knew this was the opponent’s defensive armor. Chen Tian, unwilling to be outdone, wanted to test the effects of his own equipment.
Then, on Chen Tian’s body, an armor adorned with starlight appeared. The armguards sparkled, as if starlight was etched within the armor, covering his entire body as if composed of pure starlight.
White starlight formed a nebula vortex shape on the chestplate, a galaxy. On Chen Tian’s shoulder guards, starlight-covered horns emerged. The armguards sprouted starlight long swords. The luminous starlight armor had starlight-formed star wheels embedded on both sides of the leg guards. Behind his backplate, starlight-formed wings appeared, tightly folded like mechanical wings.
On the starlight armor’s helmet, a starlight vortex was imprinted. Then, starlight nebula-shaped earrings appeared on both sides of the helmet, and a starlight-covered sharp horn pointed upwards from the crown.
Armor: Star Extinction Battle Armor!
At this moment, both had equipped their armor. The attribute boosts from the armor made Hui Mie Feng Bao’s aura even more formidable, while Chen Tian's aura remained unchanged because Chen Tian had entered the game in his true form. The attribute boosts were meaningless to him. Chen Tian then looked at Hui Mie Feng Bao. They both stepped forward simultaneously. Chen Tian's aura hadn't changed, but his fighting spirit had grown. The armor's attributes now directly translated into a boost in power.
Instantly, they collided. Hui Mie Feng Bao’s armored claws, carrying an incredibly sharp radiance, attacked Chen Tian. Chen Tian swung his fist. The silver starlight armor fist clashed with the black and silver armored claws, and a wave of energy swept out. Then, Hui Mie Feng Bao swung his arm, and the curved blade on his armguard slashed out, a streak of light heading for Chen Tian's eyes.
Chen Tian raised his other arm. His armguard met the curved blade, sparks flying. A scratch appeared on Chen Tian's armor. Seeing this, Chen Tian's fist turned into a palm, using a technique to overcome strength with skill. He wrapped around the opponent's arm, gripping it, and then executed a shoulder throw. But how could Hui Mie Feng Bao allow Chen Tian to attack?
The long spikes on his leg guards extended instantly, heading for Chen Tian’s body. Chen Tian noticed this and deftly teleported to the other side.
Skill: Teleportation.
Hui Mie Feng Bao looked at Chen Tian and remarked, "A good choice! Otherwise, that strike would have shattered your armor."
Chen Tian remained silent. He had stopped the shoulder throw because he realized Hui Mie Feng Bao's armor quality was significantly higher than his own. His armor couldn't withstand the damage from the opponent's armor.
Looking at Chen Tian’s armguard, it bore a clear and deep scratch. Had it not been for the armor's sturdiness, the curved blade strike would have directly sliced through Chen Tian's armguard.
Chen Tian willed it, and the scratch on his armor vanished. The replenishment of starlight energy repaired the armor. Chen Tian then spoke, "It seems I've revealed my profession first!"
Then, a star river universe appeared around Chen Tian, entering his body. His entire armor seemed to become even more radiant and resilient. Hui Mie Feng Bao was shocked, "Impossible! There's no starlight profession in this game. How can you be a starlight-type player!"
"Who says there isn't? Ordinary professions, of course, don't exist. But what about hidden professions?"
Chen Tian teased. At this moment, Chen Tian's profession had changed to Star Emperor. One should know that the Star Extinction Battle Armor's characteristic was to double the starlight effect. This meant that the entire armor's attributes and boosted power had doubled. Even if the quality was inferior to the opponent's, the opponent wouldn't be able to break Chen Tian's armor easily.
The Star Extinction Battle Armor could be said to be perfectly matched with the Star Emperor profession in the game. The Star Emperor profession mastered starlight energy, and the Star Extinction Battle Armor could be repaired as long as there was sufficient starlight energy. Its defensive capabilities grew exponentially, and while wearing this armor, Chen Tian even discovered that his mastery over starlight had significantly improved.