Infinite Fighting

Player: Zhang Ji

Skills: Basic Combat, Shadow Boar Technique

Clever: C
Force: C-
Body: C-
God: C
Evaluation: You have surpassed more than 95% of people in the current society.

After synthesizing the "Shadow Boar Technique", Zhang Ji directly advanced to the C-level. Moreover, he didn't just reach the level of a goalkeeper with only one attribute reaching [C-], but two attributes reached [C], and the other two were also [C-].

Zhang Ji checked the skill's grade: (Excellent, four stars).

Not too high, but not low either.

Overall, it's just average.

With a thought, the profile information automatically appears.

[Shadow Boar Technique (100/100): By visualizing the Shadow Boar constellation, drawing upon the power of the Phantom Star and the Spirit Boar Star, this technique simultaneously strengthens the user's own abilities, granting them immense strength, defense, and stamina. It also significantly enhances stealth and perception. [Evaluation: A comprehensive technique combining functionality and combat capabilities.]]
Compared to the original two skills, the current skill has the advantages of both and also complements the shortcomings.

With a thought, Zhang Ji's figure became semi-transparent. He picked up the sword and ran it across his palm. In that instant, it was as if he had touched a viscous liquid, and then the sword passed right through it.

Zhang Ji's hand was not injured.

【Virtualization】!
The most unique aspect of the Destiny Star realm is that the visualized celestial phenomena transform from abstract to concrete, resulting in a qualitative change in celestial power and the granting of special abilities.

The blurring function is the effect of the Phantom Star Power enhancement.

It can make Zhang Ji extremely immune to physical attacks, while greatly enhancing his speed and perception.

In addition to this, Zhang Ji has another ability.

He exited the ethereal state, and the next instant, his muscles bulged, greatly enhancing his strength and defense.

[The Power of the Spirit Boar]!
In this state, Zhang Ji's strength attribute can also be temporarily boosted to level [C].

However, the star power in his body was consumed very quickly, and Zhang Ji felt that he could only last for a dozen minutes at most.

If I were to activate full-body etherealization at the same time, I'd probably be in a weakened state within five minutes.

But within those five minutes, his combat power should be comparable to a fully-fledged [C] level.

If Zhang Ji were to face Zhu Ze's knife again now, he shouldn't be so badly injured, or even be hit at all.

If Zhang Ji were to fight Zhu Ze, as long as Zhu Ze didn't have any more trump cards, he could kill him within ten moves.

The physical improvement after the breakthrough allowed Zhang Ji's injuries to heal rapidly. He felt that his injuries would be almost completely healed in less than half a day.

At that moment, he suddenly sensed some movement.

It was Fang Lingwei; she brought me food.

After thinking it over, Zhang Ji decided to withdraw.

My current identity is not quite right, the conditions are not met, and staying here for too long is not suitable for building up my favorability.

However, even if you leave, you can't leave without saying goodbye.

He took a pen from the pen holder on the side, and then took a piece of paper.

Immediately, Zhang Ji wrote four characters on it: "This kindness will be repaid."

After he finished writing, he pressed the pen down on the paper, blurring the outline, and then leaned towards the window.

He immediately blended into the window and squeezed out.

It turns out that blurring can indeed pass through walls, but the denser the material, the more difficult it is to pass through.

This is just a wooden wall. If it were a stone wall or an iron wall, Zhang Ji estimated that even if he exhausted all his star power, he wouldn't be able to get much in. He might even get stuck inside and kill himself after exhausting his star power!

"Knock knock~!"

There was no response to the knocking. Fang Lingwei pushed the door open with a food box in her hand. She didn't see Zhang Ji, but she did see those four words on the table.

After glancing at it, a complex look appeared in her eyes, and then she put it away.

For players, upgrading attributes to C-grade is not an easy task.

You often need to accumulate a lot of low-level skills to get the corresponding attributes.

Or at least you need to master a (good) level skill.

The time cost required for this game is at least calculated in years.

Even that could be considered fast.

Zhang Ji has been playing for less than two months since the game started.

This efficiency is several times that of top players; that's the allure of cheating.

Zhang Ji's next plan is to practice two more skill crystals of the "Shadow Boar Technique".

That way, his attributes should be able to soar to the [C+] level.

In the current environment, it's not top-notch, but it should be considered first-class.

After synthesizing the advanced skill, Zhang Ji's ability to sense the Shadow Demon did not disappear; in other words, it was an effect inherent to cultivating the Phantom Star Power.

All martial arts techniques that enhance their own abilities through Phantom Star Power can sense each other's astrological aspects.

At this moment, Zhang Ji's sensing range was within a radius of three kilometers.

It can not only sense its existence, but also its approximate intensity.

Within a three-kilometer radius, Zhang Ji sensed seventeen Shadow Demons. Fifteen of them were below the third level of the Star-Attracting Realm, and the remaining two were at the sixth and eighth levels of the Star-Attracting Realm, respectively. "Blood is flowing, not one will be spared," Zhang Ji grinned.

The hunt has begun!

Under the moonlight, a translucent black shadow moved swiftly. It had been eight days since he left Fang Lingwei's place.

In eight days, Zhang Ji killed 141 Shadow Demons. With his strength, he could often pass through them and swallow their shadows whole with a single sip of his Star Aura, leaving them no time to react.

Meanwhile, his Phantom Star Aspect also improved rapidly during this process. Although he still only has one Shadow Boar Skill Crystal and four Essences, his overall attributes have improved by at least 70% compared to when he broke through, which is comparable to training a second Skill Crystal.

In the Great Qi City today, the remaining Shadow Demons are all at least at the fifth level of Star Attraction.

And they hid it very well.

Several of them even hid directly inside the government offices; it's unclear whether they had defected to the government or were originally government employees.

Among the remaining Shadow Fiends, some seem to have begun to unite.

All of this is an inevitable development.

On the government side, the Extermination Division is catching Shadow Demons every day, but they can never catch them all.

The Zhenguo Guards, on the other hand, seemed to be just going through the motions, patrolling every day but never finding anything.

Zhang Ji felt that although they were both official forces, there must be internal discord and their goals were definitely different.

This half-hearted attitude is just like that of a seasoned veteran who only does what his boss orders.

You asked me to cooperate with my coworkers, so I'll do it. But don't blame me if I don't do it well; I've tried my best.

Of course, whether or not they actually did their best is another matter.

Zhang Ji was on his way to a gathering place for Shadow Demons. In the past two days, several Shadow Demons had been very high-profile, spreading information everywhere and inviting other Shadow Demons to a gathering.

There are at least a dozen Shadow Fiends gathered over there now.

They were all experts at the sixth level of the Star-Attracting Realm or above. With such strength, they probably killed over a thousand people in total.

Even though Daqi City has a population of over a million, this is no small matter.

Zhang Ji concealed his presence and, in stealth mode, reached a speed of at least 100 kilometers per hour, quickly arriving at his destination.

This place is full of cowardly individuals.

They either wore masks or were completely shrouded in large clothes or cloaks.

"Gentlemen, the person behind the 'Shadow Devouring Technique' wants us to kill each other, but we will not do as they wish. We should unite to fight against the enemy. I plan to form the Shadow Alliance to kill those who are rich but unrighteous, those who are corrupt officials, and those lackeys of the court. They deserve to die. In this way, we can improve our cultivation and make money. Why not?"

A guy with nine layers of star-attracting power stood on a high platform and gave his speech.

He seems to be planning to gather Shadow Demons to form an assassin organization to fight against the person behind the distribution of the "Shadow Devouring Technique" and the government, while also satisfying everyone's desire to practice the Shadow Devouring Technique.

To be honest, Zhang Ji thought this person was talented and had some ideas.

Unfortunately, he's definitely not going to amount to anything.

Firstly, the forces behind him would not allow him to succeed. Secondly, there would be resistance from the imperial court. Thirdly, the Shadow Demons could devour each other to improve their cultivation, which naturally made cooperation impossible for them. Who knows if your teammates would suddenly betray you?
The only way he can succeed is by finding a powerful official backer.

However, judging from his current state, it's clear that he's only managed to win over a few friends, come up with an idea on a whim, and is now ready to get started.

The man spoke with great enthusiasm, but none of the Shadow Demons below echoed his sentiments.

Zhang Jin could sense that many Shadow Demons were still scattered around, remaining wary and not approaching.

That's correct, because the government must have received the information as well.

The Shadow Fiend who has sided with the government should be sensing the information and leading his people towards this direction.

On the high platform.

"Brother, it seems like nobody wants to join?" Yu Kai said to Yan Yetian.

“It’s alright, they’ll make the right choice soon,” Yan Yetian said.

In the current environment, external pressure is already very high. Many Shadow Demons have had their identities exposed and can no longer live normal lives. Moreover, it is certain that even if they escape the city, none of them will leave alive.

They now only have one last option left if they push them even a little further.

We have no choice but to unite.

It was precisely because of this immense pressure that the many Shadow Demons who saw a glimmer of hope were able to be summoned by him.

And that is already a success.

Next, the government provided assistance, and the outcome was predictable.

At this moment, a shadowy figure appeared beside Yan Yetian. The figure was shrouded in a black hooded robe, but it was still clear that it was a woman.

"Big brother, it's all taken care of. The person has been brought over," Zhou Dongxuan whispered to Yan Yetian.

Yan Yetian's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Gentlemen, we have no way out today. We can't escape or avoid it. Whether it's the government or the people behind the scenes, they all want us dead. The only way out now is to unite as one, so that we may have a glimmer of hope!"

Finally, someone in the audience asked, "What are your plans, Your Excellency?"

“It’s simple. Set a fire, and this situation will be resolved! Then we can all work together to seize the horses from the post station and break out of the south city,” Yan Yetian said.

Just then, a voice suddenly boomed from below.

"Run! The government officials are coming!" (End of Chapter)