Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 588 - Four Hundred Seventy-Two: A Two-Pronged Approach

Genetic modification of an adult organism is not just exceptionally expensive and difficult to afford, but also carries a huge risk of genetic chain collapse.

Yet, if successful, the effects can be quite extraordinary, much like the Octoped Specter now.

As the Octoped Specter gradually stepped into the arena, its massive form, over one hundred and fifty meters long, came into view. Muscles like solid rock covered its frame, with viciously jagged bone spurs protruding all over. Its terrifying maw and fangs served as a stark reminder to everyone: this Octoped Specter was completely different from before. It now possessed the absolute strength to contend for the title of the Behemoth Alliance's number one behemoth!

The entire audience rose to their feet, cheering. Among them were many of Chen Gu's fans. After all, they had seen Combat Rooster effortlessly annihilate opponents in too many matches, and the spectacle had gradually grown predictable.

A match against a worthy opponent was what Chen Gu and Combat Rooster deserved now.

Fertos and Fu Qianping sat together in front of the television. Fu Qianping maintained his usual demeanor of an old gentleman. Fertos, on the other hand, was much more casual; with arms spread wide and legs crossed, he monopolized an entire large sofa.

Seeing the Octoped Specter enter, he cracked a smile and said to Fu Qianping, "Look, I told you he'd use it—I know my brother very well, hahaha!"

In the arena, Kostia finally showed up. His attire was different from before as well, with some mysterious "totems" painted on his face and neck with black pigment.

This made him appear even more "dark," "ferocious," and "terrifying," and the younger audience loved it, triggering even more cheers.

He hooked his pinky finger in a contemptuous, provocative gesture toward the direction of Chen Gu's tunnel.

Chen Gu frowned. The moment Kostia appeared, the sense of "threat" in his heart intensified.

Logically, the considerably larger Octoped Specter should be the greatest threat… What was the secret here? Chen Gu grew more cautious. Then, he made his entrance with Combat Rooster.

The duel finally began. Chen Gu still let Combat Rooster fight on its own while he discreetly observed their opponent.

Combat Rooster initiated with a "Behemothic Martial Skill," but it was unexpectedly and immediately overpowered. The Octoped Specter's strength was simply too formidable. It allowed Combat Rooster's claws to scratch it from unimaginable angles, yet its hard exoskeleton easily withstood these blows. Then, four of its spectral legs continuously thrust toward Combat Rooster.

THUD, THUD, THUD...

A succession of dull thuds rained down as Combat Rooster's head took repeated heavy blows, forcing it to retreat continuously. It attempted a counterattack midway, but the Octoped Specter easily blocked two successive strikes. The specter then pressed its assault, leaving Combat Rooster dazed and disoriented.

Just as the audience had anticipated before the match, Combat Rooster was being suppressed for the first time since entering the Behemoth Alliance.

Viewership skyrocketed, and the Alliance's executives were all grinning from ear to ear.

Combat Rooster was now cornered at the edge of the arena. The Octoped Specter pressed its attack, increasing its attacking spectral legs to six, leaving only two to support its own body.

Combat Rooster was already staggering, with various electric sparks sputtering from its body.

Cornered, Combat Rooster could only mount a weak defense. Its opponent's gigantic spectral legs smashed down again and again. Combat Rooster seemed doomed.

Although its opponent was a biological type, it was a full half larger than Combat Rooster.

The crowd's cheers intensified, especially from Kostia's loyal fans. Kostia hadn't been doing well this season. A victory today would mark a strong comeback, especially since his opponents were Chen Gu and Combat Rooster—currently the most talked-about figures in the Behemoth Alliance!

Chen Gu still wasn't focused on the fight itself. He continued to use his psychic sense to monitor Kostia, who was across from him.

On the arena floor, two of the Octoped Specter's spectral legs slammed down heavily. At last, Combat Rooster could no longer hold on and collapsed to its knees with a THUD.

The Octoped Specter let out a terrifying roar to the heavens. Then, a thick spectral leg rose from its back like a scorpion's tail, arcing over its own head and aiming at Combat Rooster's head.

In the middle of this spectral leg, the bone armor suddenly split open, revealing a sharp serrated bone blade!

Excitement surged among the audience, as such a spectacle had not been seen in a long time. This was Kostia's finishing move, "Heavenly Execution"!

The spectral leg pulled back a bit, then accelerated suddenly, stabbing towards Combat Rooster's head.

Combat Rooster shook its head, growing irritated. Just because this rooster hasn't shown its might, you take me for a little chick?

It jerked its head up sharply, emitting a loud crow. Simultaneously, a pillar of dark-red pulsed energy blasted from its mouth, accurately striking the Octoped Specter's chest.

After using that mysterious potion, the Octoped Specter's body had undergone earth-shattering changes, with thick exoskeletons covering its vital areas, including its chest.

However, this armor-like exoskeleton melted and burned through in an instant under the energy pulse. A moment later, the beam of energy burst through the Octoped Specter's body, shooting out from its back!

WHIZZZ—

The energy pulse slammed into the arena's energy shield, causing it to tremble violently. Massive Energy Halos rippled outwards. The sixteen generators maintaining the shield suddenly emitted plumes of blue smoke, looking as if they could fail at any moment.