ROAR— His subordinate roared. The "human skin" covering its body ripped apart like a cocoon, revealing a green behemoth that leaped out, as if this was its "true" form.
It had six claws and two fierce heads, each opening its mouth wide to reveal a mouthful of sharp teeth, roaring in anger.
And right at that moment, PFFT! The large-caliber physical bullet fired from Dora's gun precisely blew one of its heads to smithereens!
Big Rabbit clenched her tiny fists on top of the building. "Yay!"
But the shattered head quickly regrew from its neck!
This was an inherently "evil" old Profession, its origins widely disputed. Indeed, many old Professions were more akin to "monsters" than to Professionals. For instance, the [Abyssal Troll] was lustful, bloodthirsty, cruel, and violent.
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On both sides of her, neatly arranged, were one hundred energy blocks and five hundred large-caliber physical bullets!
Even a rabbit bites when cornered; get a rabbit angry enough, and it'll fixate on you! That's why they call it a "March Hare"!
Zuo Qianyun, like a phantom, charged straight at Chen Gu. This was Chen Gu's first true battle with a Third Energy Level practitioner. The moment Zuo Qianyun attacked, he suddenly realized he had become the target of a powerful hunter!
Chen Gu's heart trembled. This is what a true powerhouse is! My [Mind Belief] was completely oblivious to the danger this time, an experience I've never had before.
The [Sleeper Ancients] weren't a Profession known for an imposing presence; their abilities leaned towards the peculiar and the mysterious!
Chen Gu could clearly see Zuo Qianyun's trajectory, yet he felt his own actions were incredibly "slow"!
For example, he keenly sensed Zuo Qianyun's left hand transform into a strangely shaped claw. It wasn't a five-fingered palm but rather a three-fingered one, each finger excessively long and bony, like steel hooks!
The claw aimed for his heart. He clearly judged that this attack could easily tear through his body—dozens of times stronger than a normal human's—and rip his heart out.
Moreover, Chen Gu guessed that his heart would be a scrumptious delicacy for the bloodthirsty [Sleeper Ancients].
But whether it was because the opponent was truly too fast or because their powers limited his own actions, he could clearly "see through" everything but was simply too late to counterattack.
He had just begun to move when he felt the opponent's claw reach his chest—there was no time!
Although Chen Gu knew he had a "Big Backer" and it was highly improbable he would die this way, the "approach of death" nonetheless made every hair on his body stand on end, enveloping him in intense fear!
In Zuo Qianyun's now blood-red eyes lay a trace of cunning laughter.
Bigwigs, especially leader-types like her, had to be decisive. In the current situation, she had only one goal: escape.
All experimental data had been covertly backed up in multiple locations. As long as she escaped, she could continue her experiments. Relying on her Third Energy Level expertise, she could start over anywhere and quickly stage a comeback.
So, at this very moment, terms like "enemy" and "subordinate" were insignificant. The only thing that mattered was escaping.
The attack on Chen Gu, this "enemy," had a very clear objective: to draw out the Chief from Wanfulu City's branch office, a Third Energy Level [Potential Energy Mailman].
Or at least the Deputy Chief, also a Third Energy Level [Microscopic Analyst].
In the eyes of Marcus and other bystanders, Zuo Qianyun's strike was terrifying. The entire night sky, up to tens of thousands of feet, filled with floating, omnipresent ghostly phantoms.
These phantoms all resembled Zuo Qianyun, but her former classical, intellectual, and mature beauty had transformed into a sinister, chilling presence, radiating a murderous aura.
Simultaneously, innumerable phantoms lunged from all directions in the night sky, all reaching their claws toward Chen Gu!
Just watching made Marcus and his group of veteran special agents feel a chill run down their spines.
Just then, a figure suddenly flew in swiftly from Chen Gu's side. With almost absolute superiority in speed, BANG! A kick landed accurately on Zuo Qianyun's claw.
Zuo Qianyun's upper body shook violently from the kick, and she was shocked. So fast! So strong!
The [Sleeper Ancients] were known for both speed and strength among the old Professions.
Meanwhile, Zuo Qianyun was also filled with confusion. This person is neither the [Potential Energy Mailman] nor the [Microscopic Analyst]. Who could it be?
The newcomer saved Chen Gu with a kick. Then, without a word, they engaged in close combat, their strength and speed steadily increasing. It was a straightforward fight of punches and kicks, devoid of flashy skills, yet it made Zuo Qianyun extremely uncomfortable.
Not only were the speed and strength of the [Sleeper Ancients] formidable among old Professions, but they also possessed many "secret arts"—skills that leaned towards the arcane and malevolent.
But when she felt unable to match her opponent in strength and speed, she prepared to use her secret arts. However, each attempt was shattered mid-preparation by the man's punch.
Alternatively, when she finally managed to release a secret art, the opponent would use their speed advantage to charge straight at her, forcefully breaking through.
Her secret arts hadn't even had a chance to take effect!
After a dozen rounds, Zuo Qianyun was terribly uncomfortable.
Chen Gu stood behind, hands clasped behind his back, watching the battle with the eyes of a protective father. He could tell that his older son was completely dominating Zuo Qianyun, not only due to his own superior strength but also because Zuo Qianyun was caught completely off guard by the unexpected appearance of a high-Energy Level [Abyssal Blacksmith].
All of Zuo Qianyun's preparations had targeted the [Potential Energy Mailman] or the [Microscopic Analyst]; she was utterly unprepared for this.
Chen Jixian's fighting style, influenced by his military career, was straightforward and solid, without a single superfluous word.
This style perfectly countered the [Sleeper Ancients] Profession. Chen Gu could see from the fight that while this Profession was strong in many areas, it couldn't reach the pinnacle in any single one. Therefore, any ability taken to its extreme could overwhelm it, just as Chen Jixian was doing now.
However, despite Chen Gu's appearance as a high-minded spectator with his hands behind his back, he was prepared. Actually, one hidden hand gripped the "Soundless Tuning Fork" while the other held the demon spear "Moon Demon." If my older son gets into trouble, I'll jump in immediately. To hell with a 'fair fight'!
Chen Gu had already fully charged the demon spear "Moon Demon" in advance using the branch office's special line.