My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 93: Unleashing Beast Instincts
Seeing that the Thick Earth Spirits had basically been eliminated, Kong Ji put away his binoculars.
He hadn’t seen anything too exciting, just a Rain Summoner using a big bowl to hit people. He felt a bit disappointed and didn’t plan to go over and meet them, knowing that people probably wouldn’t be too happy to find out they’ve been spied on.
It’s just that since Li Rui is new here and hasn’t shown any exceptional skills yet, if it were Dong Sanchuan, Kong Ji definitely wouldn’t have come without saying hi.
He got into the car, drove a distance into the urban area, and his phone signal was restored, so he returned a call to He Pengxi.
"Hey? What did you say earlier? I was watching Li Rui fight just now. The signal is bad in the wilderness."
"... Are you still watching now?"
"No, left already, it’s over."
"Go back."
"Huh?"
"Go back and watch. There’s news that two fugitives are escaping from Xiaolin City along the Shallow Water Desert heading north, possibly passing through."
Kong Ji sharply turned the steering wheel, and the car made a U-turn in the wild.
"Who are the fugitives?"
"Apparently one is a Transformation Master named Li Xiaolin."
"Oh, him, I’ve heard of that; he’s got some tricks."
Kong Ji wasn’t too worried because no matter how many tricks there are, they’re nothing in front of him, a level 40 Advancing Martial Monk.
However, when he drove to the previous observation point and looked through the binoculars again.
"Oh no, where are they?"
...
Li Xiaolin’s sidelong glance was still fixed on the overturned SUV, but his senses were already warning him that danger was approaching.
"Despicable!"
He cursed, transforming into a tiger-man form.
Bang!
The Thunderbolt Palm attacked sneakily.
Li Rui never shied away from using any means; the goal of the battle was to win, and since the opponent was distracted, it was a chance to strike hard.
However, Li Xiaolin’s strength exceeded his expectations; the Shenxiao Thunderbolt Heart Scripture couldn’t gain a speed advantage, and the Thunderbolt Palm missed its mark for the first time.
Those who can make a name for themselves in the chaotic land are never virtuous people. In that place, extraordinary beings rampage, and survival of the fittest reigns. Any slight weakness in strength would mean death.
Li Xiaolin’s reliance to stand firm there was the skill that earned him the nickname "Blood Tiger," the Fierce Tiger Vajra Transformation.
This is a transformation-exclusive skill, rare in quality. After transforming, it grants a new set of skills including Charge and Retreat, a claw attack with advanced tearing effects, and passive abilities enhancing perception and physique, Beast Instinct.
Of course, this ability is powerful but comes with a price. After transforming, one becomes more murderous and reckless, experiencing a so-called reduction in intellect, and unlike the Shenxiao Thunderbolt Heart Scripture, you can’t use it indefinitely even if you have enough spiritual power; it has a time limit.
However, based on Li Xiaolin’s past experience, the duration was usually enough to kill the enemy, and he didn’t think this time would be an exception.
Meanwhile, He and Huo had chased another fugitive into the distance. Although the opponent’s level suppressed them, he was injured, and those two were not ordinary people. They had gained plenty from following Li Rui, had good equipment, and probably wouldn’t have a problem.
Li Rui had no worries, taking out the Vajra Umbrella to fight Li Xiaolin one-on-one.
Despite not knowing who he was dealing with, from the opponent’s skills, it was clear he was no ordinary person.
Li Xiaolin was also cautious, although the two had only chased each other for a single round, he already saw through a lot. He knew he had met a tough opponent today, even harder to deal with than the two he had killed in Cliff Valley before.
Whoosh!
Both figures flashed, transforming into black shadows clashing on the open land, the Vajra Umbrella and the fierce tiger claws colliding, stirring up dust all around.
In terms of speed, neither won, nor did they gain an edge in strength.
Li Xiaolin was a bit surprised; he didn’t realize there was such a person in Dalin City.
This time, sneaking in to do a job came with a generous reward; he knew the risk was high, so he had made a detailed plan, scouted for information, and chosen a route with the fewest powerful figures, yet he hadn’t expected to meet someone so strong.
However, if he were told that the young man matching his strength was a level 17 Rain Summoner, one can only wonder what the level 25 Transformation Master would think.
Li Rui’s frontal combat skills became increasingly apparent with each level reached because, among the four basic attributes, physique, spirit, perception, and luck, he didn’t need to allocate points to the latter two, whereas others might not choose luck but would need to allocate some points to perception.
This means he not only has more attribute points but also allocates more to the two directly related to physical and skill strength.
After several rounds, Li Xiaolin soon realized if he didn’t show his true colors, it wouldn’t work; after a tiger roar, he activated another Transformation Master-exclusive skill, Bloodlust.
Only those who possess animalistic transformation can use this skill; it elevates all attributes and skill potency to another level.
But there are side effects as well; at this time, his rationality was nearly gone, akin to a beast, with only one instinct remaining in his mind—to tear the living beings before him into pieces.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!
Li Xiaolin became like a cannonball ignoring physical rules, crashing around, his feet landing with explosive sounds, claws tearing the earth.
Li Rui felt immense pressure immediately; now, the big bowl wasn’t enough. He had to use Thunderbolt Palm to barely fend off the enemy, but more often, relied on passive defense with the Vajra Umbrella.
Although he was nearly invincible at the same stage, there was still an 8-level difference, and the opponent was no ordinary person; now he had lost his temper, and caution was necessary.
He decided to use the speed of Shenxiao Thunderbolt Heart Scripture and various equipment’s attributes and skills to delay; once this wave of bloodlust and transformation passed, victory would surely be his.
Now, what would tilt the scales of victory is if he can hold out until the opponent’s skill time ends.
...
Dong Sanchuan and three others had just cleared the last overlapping Secret Realm, ready to return to Qing Garden City for a rest and fill out the field report.
"This time it’s done; I should be able to apply for a mid-level promotion."
For ordinary people, if they want a promotion, after accumulating enough achievements, they submit an application and the organization reviews it, which can take ten days, half a month, or even longer, but for these few people, they will certainly receive feedback immediately since their strength is evident.
Nan Jiumei said, "I heard the remaining ones have gone to the border."
He referred to others in the rising star group; these promising young ones are bound to participate in the Secret Realm battlefield. In other words, if anyone fails due to some criteria, they’d probably become a laughingstock.
Driving, Zhang Hujun kept quiet; sitting in the back, Jiang Yu suddenly said "huh."
"There’s trouble in Xiaolin City; they say two illegal Secret Realm agents killed someone and have broken through the blockade, running north along the Shallow Water Desert. Surely planning to cross the border. Oh, Li Xiaolin, I’ve heard of this person, seems pretty strong." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
Nan Jiumei scoffed: "The border is tightly guarded; sneaking in might work, but now that the organization is alerted, there’s absolutely no way they can get out."
Dong Sanchuan pondered for a moment and said, "Shallow Water Desert... It’s connected to where we are now. Why don’t we drive through and try our luck? Catching such notorious fugitives would be a significant achievement."
Nan Jiumei laughed: "Sounds great, I’d like to try out against someone even Yu said is strong."
Vroom!!
Zhang Hujun floored the gas pedal, the high-displacement all-terrain SUV made a sharp ninety-degree turn, speeding off the road and into the desert.
