I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 467: Can It Be Faster Than Instantaneous Movement?
The punch from Qing Emperor was like a God of Heaven descending, its force enveloping the 800-meter radius around Sony. With a single strike, the artificially constructed rockeries couldn’t withstand it; the entire structure instantly collapsed into flat ground.
Seeing Qing Emperor’s attack, Sony wasn’t angered but delighted. "Qing Emperor, you actually came... Hahaha... I knew you people from Jade Country were too sentimental, not even understanding what can be sacrificed and what must be gained!"
"As long as your life is forfeit, there’s nothing that needs to be sacrificed or gained."
"Is that so? Did you really think I would fight you head-on? This isn’t the Different Dimensional Space—"
BOOM— Just as Sony finished speaking, a loud explosion erupted. The giant Ferris wheel slowly collapsed amidst the flames.
"Save them—" The Tianjian Bureau members and the academy experts who had just arrived at the amusement park immediately sprang into action, rushing towards the collapsing Ferris wheel.
"Bastard, you actually planted bombs!"
"Hahaha... The bombs I’ve planted are enough to level this amusement park. In my view, explosions are the most beautiful art in this world. They not only bring instantaneous, blooming beauty but also the preciousness of life, which vanishes, never to return."
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!—
A series of explosions thundered.
"Hades Bone Card—"
A thunderous roar sounded. In an instant, countless Gates of The Underworld rose from the ground. They were densely packed and endless. If viewed from the sky, it would look as if countless spear-like formations had burst from the earth, pointing towards the heavens.
"Explode—" Sony roared maniacally. His punch forced Qing Emperor back, and his figure instantly transformed into a streak of light and vanished. At that moment, Qing Emperor tried to stop him but was thwarted by a terrifying premonition that made his heart pound.
With no time for hesitation, Qing Emperor slapped his palm on the ground. "Life Firmament—"
Instantly, throughout the amusement park, countless vines shot up from the ground. The vines grew rapidly, like hair sprouting from the earth. Many panicked visitors cried out in alarm as vines emerging beside them enveloped them, forming an impenetrable defensive barrier in the blink of an eye.
In virtually an instant, the Life Firmament covered the entire amusement park. At that same moment, the ground began to heave violently, like a churning sea.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!—
The dense barrage of explosions continued for a full ten seconds. If not for Wang Lan’s Hades Bone Card and Qing Emperor’s Life Firmament during that critical time, the entire amusement park would have undoubtedly been reduced to ruins, and all one hundred thousand people there could have died.
Although the amusement park was now in ruins, at least most people were protected by the Life Firmament, and the Hades Bone Card had blocked most of the damage and shockwaves.
When the explosions finally ceased, thick smoke enveloped the entire amusement park.
Inside each life-preserving pod, groups of men and women clung to each other, trembling. Such a terrifying scene was beyond anything they could have imagined, even in their worst nightmares.
The cries of women and children, the rumbling of the earth, and the roar of explosions made them feel trapped in a nightmare, desperately wishing to wake up.
As the dust gradually settled, many men and women slowly emerged from their fear. They looked up at the slivers of light peeking through the cracks. Paradoxically, this dark, terrifying environment where they could see nothing had given them a strange sense of security.
Qing Emperor panted heavily as he straightened up. His spiritual perception rippled outwards like water. Sony had vanished after breaking his blockade. Unless something unexpected occurred, he was likely heading towards the convoy.
Given Sony’s speed, reaching the convoy fifty kilometers away wouldn’t take a minute, and he had already been missing for over thirty seconds. The situation was extremely critical.
"Lord Qing Emperor—" Wang Lan’s voice rang out, his figure instantly appearing near Qing Emperor.
"Quick, take me there."
"Okay." Wang Lan grabbed Qing Emperor’s arm. With a slight spatial fluctuation, the two vanished instantly. When they reappeared, they were still in a vehicle, Wang Lan even in his previous seat.
Seeing the convoy was safe, it seemed Sony had not arrived yet. All that remained was to see if Qing Emperor’s ambush would succeed.
RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!— A sound like rolling thunder echoed from the distant sky. Above, the phantom of an azure wind dragon left a vacuum trail as it streaked diagonally downwards.
Although it was strange that the convoy had remained stationary for so long, it didn’t matter. Raw Jade and Wang Qi were both in the convoy. With Qing Emperor still fifty kilometers away at the amusement park, no one could stop me this time!
"DIE!—"
As Sony dived, his form distorted. The high-speed impact, combined with the light distortion in the vacuum, made his body appear exceptionally ferocious and terrifying, his entire head taking on a conical shape.
In just half a second, the entire convoy would be obliterated by this attack.
If only—
Suddenly, a figure shot out from the convoy, slamming into Sony at incredible speed. The figure looked disturbingly familiar.
In just 0.01 seconds, Sony recognized the figure rushing from the vehicle as Qing Emperor. Impossible... He couldn’t have returned to the convoy so quickly—
Sony couldn’t accept it. Just a moment ago, Qing Emperor was fifty kilometers away at the amusement park. How could he have returned to the convoy in such a short time? In this world, there can’t possibly be anyone faster than me!
But Qing Emperor had indeed appeared. His punch, carrying earth-shattering power, ruthlessly aimed at Sony’s chest.
In that 0.01-second span, Sony frantically twisted his body off course. Forget the convoy! Forget killing Wang Qi! With Qing Emperor protecting them this closely, I have no chance. Besides, until I understand how Qing Emperor got here so fast, I need to hide.
Ten years... Maybe Qing Emperor has already mastered a way to counter my speed and was just waiting for me to walk into his trap.
But even as Sony tried to flee, Qing Emperor’s punch was not so easily dodged.
BOOM—
The punch created a sonic boom, a pillar of smoke shooting straight into the sky. If a satellite camera had captured it, one would clearly see the pillar of smoke piercing the atmosphere.
Although the punch didn’t fully connect with Sony, even just thirty percent of its force was enough to severely injure him.
Sony’s body shot upwards like a cannonball, tumbling chaotically in the sky. Blood, as if free, gushed from his mouth, spraying towards the earth below.
"Stay right there!—" Qing Emperor pressed his advantage, surging into the void to give chase once more.
Seeing Qing Emperor closing in again, Sony’s face turned deathly pale. With a strange cry, he instantly rushed into the void. Indeed, when fleeing for one’s life, the severity of one’s injuries hardly mattered.
Even if one’s intestines were spilling out and had to be held in by hand, their running speed wouldn’t necessarily decrease much in the short term. Faced with a life-or-death crisis, Sony erupted with unprecedented velocity, his figure instantly transforming into a streak of light and vanishing.
This punch, though also fueled by Qing Emperor’s rage, struck only empty air. Gazing at where Sony had disappeared, Qing Emperor’s face showed no annoyance, like a cooked duck having flown away, but rather a cold, triumphant smirk.
During the first punch, although Qing Emperor was intent on killing Sony in one blow, he hadn’t let anger cloud his judgment. He had discreetly planted a Qingkong Wood in Sony. The Qingkong Wood, silent and stealthy, had pierced Sony’s shoulder before he even sensed it.
Sony was now fleeing for his life, with no time to deal with the segment of Qingkong Wood in his back. Qing Emperor flashed back to Wang Lan’s side. Wang Lan closed his eyes, sensing the rapid movement of the Qingkong Wood.
Previously, Sony was only known as the fastest man in the world, nicknamed Sonic Sony. But in reality, that was an understatement. Could mere sonic speed be worthy of the title "world’s fastest"?
Even Wang Lan, at full speed, could briefly reach the speed of sound. Sony’s true speed was actually above Mach fifteen. In Wang Lan’s perception, his speed was at least three times that of a Punisher Missile.
In less than a minute, Sony had streaked across the sky above Modu City, his trail undetectable even by the most sensitive radar. Passing over Modu City without slowing, he blinked and was over the East Sea, plunging headfirst into its waters.
"He hasn’t stopped yet?" Qing Emperor asked, somewhat impatiently.
"Is Sony always this cautious when fleeing? Is he planning to sprint out of Jade Country’s territory in one go?"
"Where is he now?"
"He’s in the East Sea, still heading east... It seems like he’s aiming for... East Dao Country? No, he’s changed course. He’s heading for Three Immortal Island!"
BOOM—
A shockwave passed over Three Immortal Island. Sony’s already ashen face turned deathly pale, and he violently spewed a mouthful of blood.
This punch, which Qing Emperor had intended to be fatal, even with Sony evading most of its force, the remaining thirty percent was enough to leave Sony half-crippled.
Looks like I’ll need to spend half a year recuperating at headquarters...
He hadn’t finished the thought when the space behind him rippled slightly. Sony’s eyes popped wide, pupils dilating in terror, his complexion instantly becoming bloodless.
Qing Emperor had arrived, crossing over a hundred kilometers, pursuing him with a space-type Star Martial Skill.
BOOM—
This punch was unavoidable for Sony; Qing Emperor had already charged it before Wang Lan teleported him there. So, the instant Qing Emperor appeared, not even 0.1 seconds passed before the punch descended.
SPURT—
A torrent of blood mixed with organ fragments erupted from Sony’s mouth. His body collapsed instantly from the punch’s impact, smashing hard into the ground and creating a crater fifty meters in diameter.
Wang Lan stood behind Qing Emperor, keenly feeling the entire Three Immortal Island tremble slightly.
Sony stared with glazing eyes, his throat blocked by his stomach and lungs, which had been forced upwards by Qing Emperor’s punch. From his core, his internal organs surged towards any possible exit.
Although Sony was not yet dead, his demise was certain.
Qing Emperor slowly raised his hand, his fist still emitting wisps of azure smoke.
"I’m starting to understand why the Flame Emperor enjoys using his fists so much. The feeling of pummeling someone is truly exhilarating. Especially the sensation of beating a scoundrel like you to death—it’s simply indescribable."
Sony could no longer respond to Qing Emperor, but his eyes could still move. Catching a glimpse of Wang Lan in his peripheral vision, he understood everything.
Why Qing Emperor could catch up... why Qing Emperor could be so fast... It turned out... you bloody well didn’t die!
BOOM— Qing Emperor struck again, another punch fiercely targeting Sony’s head.
