Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 430 Each Person's Strike

In the final all-out attack against the Chimera Ants, the extermination team successfully divided the battlefield.

The one-on-one battle between Morrow and the Ant King, although it was a high-speed offensive and defensive battle, lasted for more than ten minutes.

After all, the two sides engaged in over a thousand rounds of attack and defense.

During this process, Morrow continuously used Emission-type techniques interspersed throughout, finally accumulating enough hits to ignite Starfire on the Chimera Ant King.

A dozen minutes is neither a long nor a short time.

At least for both sides, a significant amount of potential energy was consumed in the offensive and defensive maneuvers.

Without a decisive Nen ability like Spark of Fire, the battle between human powerhouses and the Chimera Ants would mostly devolve into a protracted war.

While highly skilled human warriors can certainly force the Chimera Ants to deplete their resources during fierce battles, the Chimera Ants not only display astonishing power, but their potential power is also unfathomable.

Therefore, if the war drags on into a protracted phase, humanity will most likely be the losing side.

Although Moro defeated the Ant King, his potential energy was running low.

This is precisely the main reason why, after the King Ant was resurrected, he dared to assert with absolute certainty that Moro had no chance of winning.

Of course, the Ant King had no idea that after killing him, Moro had replenished most of his depleted potential energy thanks to the effect of leveling up three times.

However, the other members of the extermination team did not possess Moro's abilities.

After Netero divided the battlefield with his Hundred Forms of Guanyin, he faced Neferpitou alone.

The Hundred Styles of Guanyin, representing the pinnacle of her skills, as before, always managed to interrupt Neferpitou's attacks and deliver a significant blow during her defensive counterattacks.

However, Neferpitou's exceptionally high level of energy and strong physical defenses have always been the first formidable barrier that humanity must confront in battle.

If we cannot break down this high wall, how can we talk about victory?

Netero understood this perfectly, and he knew that if the battle dragged on, he would be the one who eventually collapsed from exhaustion.

Therefore, relying solely on the 99 palms of the Hundred Forms of Guanyin is probably not enough to determine the outcome.

The only thing that can bring victory is the Zero Palm.

During the relentless attacks on Neferpitou, Netero, with his greater experience, foresaw the course of the battle before Neferpitou did.

However, he did not use this final trump card directly, but patiently wore down Neferpitou's mental strength with his super-fast offensive.

"It can't be rushed."

Netero's hands always came together steadily, and in prayer, he would bestow all the power of the Hundred Forms of Kannon upon his opponent.

He cannot be impatient for quick results.

Because inside him lies a poor man's rose that can flip the table.

This is the last resort; even if the campaign fails, this will be the only way to resolve this biological disaster.

He only needs to consider one thing.

Without knowing the outcome of Morrow's battle with the Ant King, and without being confident of defeating Neferpitou, if he is defeated and forced to activate this last trump card, he must ensure two things at the same time.

First, we must ensure that our teammates can escape unharmed, and second, we must give the residents of Peijing ample time to evacuate.

If victory requires sacrifice...

It would be best if he took on this responsibility alone.

Netero's mind was as steady as a rock, and every palm strike he made with the gesture of prayer contained a powerful will.

He may run out of energy.

But before that, his Hundred Forms of Guanyin would not give Neferpitou any chance to breathe.

"Why is that...?"

Golden rays seemed to be branded directly into the depths of Neferpitou's eyes, and also etched a deep sense of confusion into her heart.

Her Kuroko Masashi ability has gradually become more mature and powerful through countless uses...

In other words, she is now stronger and faster than she was when she faced Netero in the Anthill.

But why is it still impossible to penetrate that ever-present golden palm strike?
Why is it still impossible to break through this impenetrable offensive?
Even once!
But all attempts and changes ultimately failed.

Neferbitt felt an indescribable confusion as his attacks were repeatedly thwarted.

And deep within this bewilderment, a profound respect for the elderly man before him is quietly growing.

But precisely because of this, she, who reveres the Ant King as everything, must ignite an even fiercer fighting spirit and, as his direct bodyguard, must eliminate all potential threats to the King.

Especially the old man in front of them, and his unfathomable and terrifying abilities.

We must win this battle!

Neferpitou became more determined with each setback, and fueled by this willpower, he suddenly launched an even more ferocious offensive.

"Oh..."

In the fierce exchange of attacks and defenses, Netero could clearly feel Neferbitt's ever-increasing mental strength.

The potential of the Chimera Ant to continuously evolve in battle once again secretly alarmed him.

However, the Hundred-Style Guanyin remained solemn and dignified, repelling any attacks from Neferpitou.

The result remained unchanged.

Even though Neferpitou had realized the importance of concealing the direction of Nen energy after countless setbacks and was trying his best to adjust his attack methods...

But she still couldn't break through the Hundred Forms of Guanyin's palm strikes.

What weighed heavily on her mind was that the Nen aura emanating from Netero was as calm and still as an ancient tree, showing almost no fluctuation.

This made a thought involuntarily arise in her mind:
"It's simply impossible..."

Despite such a ferocious and rapid offensive, he was still able to maintain such a near-desolate mental state.

Such an incredible realm forced Neferpitou to accept the harsh reality.

She might be able to wear down Netero to death with her superior endurance, but she cannot truly defeat the Hundred-Style Kannon.

This also means that she cannot end this battle as soon as possible and return to the only person she cares about, the Ant King.

Netero's thought, like a merciless dagger, pierced through Neferpitou's last glimmer of hope.

Even the slightest changes will emerge in the fierce offense and defense.

She gave up.

Netero noticed this immediately.

This result made him think of Moro involuntarily.

Both Mai Kuroko and Moro attempted to push their strength and speed beyond their limits, but Moro was able to break through the Hundred Styles of Kannon, while Neferpitou could not do it no matter how hard he tried.

What is the difference between the two?

In the midst of his complete suppression of Neferbitt, Netero actually began to ponder this issue.

The answer may lie in the result of "instantaneous bursts of thought".

He could see that Neferpitou's reaction speed was extremely fast, his decision-making ability was top-notch, and he could push his speed to the limit with his puppeteer-like abilities.

What's even more commendable is that Neferpitou was able to recognize his own shortcomings during battle and quickly make adjustments and improvements.

Such power would undoubtedly be a nightmare for the vast majority of human Nen users.

However, she couldn't stir up any trouble in front of the Hundred-Style Guanyin. Ultimately, no matter how high Neferpitou's coordination between "thinking speed" and "body speed" was, he still couldn't avoid the crucial step of "needing to think" and "transmitting instructions to the body".

This step, which cannot be omitted under normal circumstances, is the fundamental reason why she cannot break through the Hundred Forms of Guanyin.

Conversely, Moro may not need to perform this step.

"almost……"

Having arrived at the answer from this, Netero, after completely suppressing Neferpitou's mind, felt that the time had come to use "Zero Palm".

Just then, Moro emerged from the underground emergency shelter and immediately noticed the fierce attack and defense led by the Hundred-Style Kannon a kilometer away.

During their fight, Netero and Neferpitou were completely focused, keeping a close eye on each other's every move, and were completely unaware of the subtle gaze from afar.

Moro watched as Neferpitou, despite being repeatedly struck to the ground or blasted away by the Hundred Style Kannon on the battlefield, managed to regroup and launch an attack with an air of nonchalance.

"As expected... even the Hundred Styles of Guanyin couldn't break through Neferpitou's defenses?"

During the ten-odd minutes of his fierce battle with the Ant King, Netero's side, perhaps because of the open terrain, did not experience the same commotion as the others, but they must have also gone through countless dangerous clashes.

Despite this, Konifebit was still able to withstand the blows of the Hundred-Style Guanyin.

Moro was not surprised by the result.

This conclusion could have been reached during previous attacks on ant nests.

Moreover, he remembered that in the original story, when the expedition attacked the palace, Neferpitou made a fatal mistake, directly exposing the weakness to Netero.

In that situation, if Netero could strike at the weak point and seriously injure or kill Neferpitou, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the combat casualty rate of the other members of the expeditionary force.

However, even though Netero seized this weakness and dealt Neferpitou a heavy blow...

However, Neferbitt was completely unharmed.

Moro wasn't surprised by the result, which gave him more confidence to shoulder the responsibility of ending the fight faster than Netero.

The end result was that he eliminated the Ant King much faster.

Now it's time for him to make his move against Neferpitou.

Upon reaching this point, Moro quietly gathered his spiritual energy and swiftly moved closer.

But just as he began his operation, the situation within the battle zone changed.

Netero used his trump card.

This refers to the Hundred Forms of Guanyin Zero Form, which concentrates all the body's energy into a single strike.

Neferpitou had no chance to react before he was enveloped in the compassionate palms of the Hundred-Style Guanyin.

at the same time.

Determined to win this battle, Netero rapidly channeled all his spiritual energy into the impending roar of Guanyin.

But the mutation can happen again.

A beam of Nen energy, condensed into a powerful force, shot obliquely from the clouds across the sea, striking Netero directly at the perfect moment, who was caught off guard as he concentrated all his Nen energy for a single strike.

This is a sniper shot from the Stone Wall Squad.

On the airship.

Muhl whistled.

For a sniper, being able to grasp that perfect moment to pull the trigger brings an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

For example, at this moment, based on his experience, Muhel accurately saw the fleeting opportunity amidst the fierce battle between Netero and Neferpitou.

And without hesitation, he pulled the trigger.

Muhail was extremely confident about this shot.

It's absolutely impossible to miss.

This reflects confidence in one's own field, much like how Enhancement-type users always believe their fists are the strongest.

In fact it is.

The coordinated firepower of the Stone Wall Squad has never failed to hit its target once it has locked onto it, regardless of its power or accuracy.

This is the fundamental reason why they are hailed as legends.

of course,

If external factors are involved, then the situation is different.

Just as this powerful blow was about to pierce Netero's life, Moro appeared out of nowhere behind Netero.

Faced with the choice between assassinating Neferpitou and helping Netero out of trouble, Morrow chose the latter without hesitation.

Faced with this powerful attack that combined the Nen of several Emission-type Devil Fruit users, he simply raised his hand and slapped it away effortlessly.

This scene was clearly seen by Muhair, who was aided by his vision-enhancing abilities, and the confidence that was almost overflowing on his face was suddenly shattered.

"How can it be!?"

Muhály's face became incredibly stiff, and utterly incredulous.

This was a powerful strike that combined the combined mental energy of him and several of his companions. As long as he could ensure a precise hit, he was confident that he could kill even Yang De with a single blow.

But such a powerful attack was casually dispersed by Moro. What's even more terrifying is... how was the trajectory of the bullet detected? Is this something a human can do?!

You can imagine how shocked Muhály was.

The members of the Stone Wall Squad, who were responsible for "ammunition duty," were unaware of what had happened and could only look at each other with puzzled expressions.

Only Graeme, who was controlling the giant robot, realized something.

For Muhály to lose his composure like this, something beyond our comprehension must have happened.

Should we evacuate?

Graeme asked cautiously.

Within the battlefield.

With his back to Moro, who had appeared at the crucial moment to help him out, Netero lowered his eyelids slightly, and a subtle smile appeared on his lips.

Looks like we won...

As Netero muttered to himself, he knew that in the current situation, even if he interrupted the release of Zero, he could still work with Morrow to ensure that Neferpitou was dealt with.

But he still persisted in his idea of ​​releasing Zero without hesitation!
With his back to Netero, who was determined to uphold the spirit of martial arts, Moro sighed silently, raised his right hand high, and in the blink of an eye, he condensed an astonishingly powerful amount of Nen, aiming it at the direction from which the beam of light had just struck.

An old man and a young boy stood back to back.

Each of them focused their strongest attack on their target.

The Hundred-Style Guanyin gradually widened its mouth, and stellar energy poured out from its slightly ferocious mouth, bombarding Neferpitou within its closed palms.

The giant psychic bullet in Moro's hand shot out like a missile, carrying terrifying energy. It pierced through the vacuum high in the sky, leaving a dazzling trail, and then blasted a huge hole in the surging clouds.

And so it flew precisely and straight toward the airship where the Stone Wall Squad was located.

…………

I accidentally fell asleep in my gaming chair while writing, but I woke up and quickly continued writing, adding an extra thousand words as an apology.

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(End of this chapter)