Light Fortress

Chapter 1726 - 383: Battle Between the Netherworld King and the Crown Bearer (Super - !)_3

Gu Shen still remembers, when his cultivation realm was shallow, every task he wanted to accomplish, every enemy he had to face.

Chu Ling could always provide a clear probability.

"But you disappeared in the Ice Sea for six years, and upon reappearing, your strength has surpassed the ’database’ estimates."

Chu Ling’s voice was filled with regret: "I can’t accurately calculate your strength anymore... after the battle at Red Lake, where you successfully killed Jia Wei. After that battle, I realized I could no longer provide computational support for you."

There are many data points that cannot be calculated.

For example, potential erupting under life-and-death combat.

"Still, calculating your various ’probabilities’ has become my... habit." After thinking for several seconds, Chu Ling finally found the relatively appropriate word.

AI does not have habits.

Providing maximum support to the [Key] is her mission.

But now, having evolved to this point, Chu Ling has shed the limitations of the program, and she is a living, breathing person.

Providing computational support has become a matter of routine.

She wants to do what she can for Gu Shen.

Even if these aids now seem thin and no longer important.

"... I understand."

After hearing this, Gu Shen took a gentle breath: "I will fight this battle well, remember to gather all the data."

...

...

The mountain rain is swaying, split by Chi Huo, as Chu Ling pilots a mini boat away from the open mountain top of Zhaiyun Mountain, towards the distant anchorage.

Gu Shen casually waved out a wisp of fire.

At this realm, a transcendent duel that shatters mountains and breaks rivers is not a rare thing.

If he truly fought Mu Wanqiu with full force, this Zhaiyun Mountain would soon be leveled.

Therefore, Gu Shen laid down a barrier.

The barrier he constructed was large, almost encompassing the entire Zhaiyun Mountain, to ensure the extraordinary aura of this battle wouldn’t leak out, avoiding unnecessary trouble from the Qinghe District’s stationed extraordinary sensing.

"I’m very curious, what exactly happened in your duel with Little Xiuzi?"

After finishing these preparations, Gu Shen stood with one hand behind his back.

"I lost, and it was a terrible loss."

Mu Wanqiu stood at another spot on the mountaintop, not avoiding the result of that battle, and spoke word by word.

"Whether it’s in spirit, domain, or body techniques, I lost."

"A comprehensive victory, huh?"

Gu Shen asked seriously for confirmation: "Little Xiuzi even suppressed you in body techniques?"

Mu Wanqiu hailed from the North Continent and joined the army early.

Initially following Lu Zhe, and after being promoted to team captain, she definitely followed the Purple Rain Commander for special training.

On the surface, the North Continent only had three generals.

But Purple Rain, who mastered [Dragon Annihilation], was actually the future fourth general!

Purple Rain’s strength was very formidable, with body techniques ranking among the top... growing up in such an environment, Mu Wanqiu’s body techniques should be her strongest aspect.

"Correct."

Mu Wanqiu replied: "However... that was before I followed the Purple Rain Commander’s special training, when Bai Xiu had just arrived in the North Continent, not yet apprenticed under Silver Fox."

"I see."

Gu Shen smiled: "Since you lost once, you’re embarrassed to challenge Bai Xiu again."

"... You can see it that way, too."

Mu Wanqiu’s expression was very serious, she said: "Victory and defeat are commonplace in the art of war, I lost to Bai Xiu once, but that doesn’t mean I won’t have a chance to win."

She is indeed an S-class genius born for battle.

Facing wins and losses calmly.

Losing a battle doesn’t matter, there will be many more in life.

Even being crushed completely by Bai Xiu, Mu Wanqiu was not discouraged.

"Hearing such words makes me very pleased..."

Gu Shen reached out a hand and beckoned.

"Worthy of being the [Crown Bearer] I have my eyes on, I will give it my all."

"Huh."

Mu Wanqiu arched her sword-like eyebrows, her waist stretching, curves swaying, the scene appeared beautiful, yet it didn’t evoke any lascivious thoughts.

Because when she stretched her waist, numerous red scales flew in to envelop the already tight combat uniform, and within seconds gathered into a complete Source Armor.

"The technology at the Underground Research Institute has advanced again."

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes.

He could already sense the fierce killing intent and danger.

Buzz——

A sonic boom sounded behind him.

Gu Shen felt a mountain-like pressure appear behind him, he didn’t need to turn around to know it was the [Judge]’s instantaneous movement, the speed so fast that the space was torn.

"Ohla!"

The white-clad Judge punched.

The branches of Pure Land descended behind Gu Shen, countless long leaves flying together to form a solid ice shield.

With a "boom," icy debris exploded skyward!

The punch was so heavy that it shattered the ice shield of Pure Land, showing Mu Wanqiu’s anticipation for this battle, and her lack of mercy.

If Gu Shen’s defense was insufficient, this punch would be enough to severely injure him!

"Very good..."

Gu Shen emptied his mind, entering the heart flow state.

The Judge’s punch shattered the elemental ice shield condensed by Pure Land, but this was only so, [Silent Annihilation]’s chill began eroding, the white-clad specter’s arm sleeve entangled by the bleak wind snow, the latter’s pupils contracted, trying to withdraw the arm but was too late, the entire arm quickly frozen by frost and snow!

Gu Shen turned around and seized the giant arm.

He showed no mercy either.

His hands crossed.