MTLNOVEL Chapter 359: 335 explode!
Afterimages flared, limbs coordinated in rapid succession.
To instantly kill a hundred, one could strike the same spot several times in an instant, counting as "a single hit," or attack multiple areas simultaneously, considered "at the same time."
With Overlimit Drive and the Gift of Salvation activated, Bai E's moves were fierce and caught his enemies off guard.
Under his short-range burst, White Hair was caught by surprise in an instant.
"You…" He was clearly a sniper specialized in long-range combat, so how could he be so ferocious up close?
…
"How did they start fighting?"
The incident in the rear did not remain hidden from the others for long.
The acting team leader of Grey Iron City and the boy flashed an understanding look, instantly recalling their captain's earlier reminder.
"Don't come over!" Before they could act on their indecision, they heard their captain's icy command, "Deal with the artificial intelligence, it's also an enemy."
White Hair multitasked, directing her teammates while plunging a dagger down.
She was above, Bai E below, holding a natural advantage in position.
But she had neither the strength nor the skill…
Bai E, without a word, easily blocked White Hair's dagger with what seemed like a wider palm, then delivered a hard chop to her jaw, sending her flying with his top-notch strength.
He also took the opportunity to quickly stand up from his disadvantaged semi-reclining position.
Her intent to kill was clear, and he was equally decisive, even if the intent was mixed with apology, Bai E did not soften in the slightest.
After all, not far away, Rose and You were still dealing with that dangerous first-generation artificial intelligence, who knows if that little yellow minion could emit another fatal ray weapon in a short time.
Another hit like that, and he wouldn't be able to take it.
Resisting death also had an internal cooldown, the mysterious organ inside needed time to recover after one use, and if he was hit by rays again before that, he had no chance of survival.
This was the first time Bai E truly felt the immediate threat of life and death, and it could even be said he had narrowly skirted the brink.
After quickly dispatching White Hair in front of him, he would be free to deal with that first-generation artificial intelligence completely.
Bai E sprang to his feet with an explosive boost from his legs, his body surging forward to lunge again.
With the help of Spiritual Energy, White Hair barely managed to stabilize her form only to watch his fist steadily grow larger before her eyes, and eventually, it landed squarely on her face.
"Crack!"
An alarmingly sharp snapping sound echoed, emanating from White Hair's neck.
Her body might be able to resurrect infinitely, but her physical defenses were just average, and as long as her Spiritual Energy field could be breached to land a hit on her body, the captain's physique was like an easy target.
"Swoosh!"
Bai E didn't let his guard down, spinning around to deliver a whip kick, and upon landing, he followed with a sweeping blow.
His raw power unleashed furiously.
[Your attack hits the target, dealing 0 points of strike damage.]
[Target's breathing has ceased, basic life signs lost.]
[Your attack hits the target, dealing 0 points of strike damage.]
[Target's breathing has ceased, basic life signs lost.]
But no experience points notification popped up.
Her body was like a limp sandbag at the mercy of anyone's abuse, yet no matter what he did, there seemed to be a force maintaining her rough form.
Spiritual Energy!
An immortal body could nourish the existence of the soul, and an undying soul in turn supported her Spiritual Energy.
…
She wouldn't die!
I won't die!
Bai E narrowed his eyes, his fingers caressing the pistol at his waist.
He considered whether to use "Lucky Shot" and blow her away directly.
But even with "Lucky Shot," it might not be possible to kill the white-haired captain in this state.
It was a gamble.
Moreover, the most crucial issue was that he only had one chance left for his "Lucky Shot." If he used it on the white-haired captain, he wouldn't be able to deal with the original model artificial intelligence that was behind him.
The drop rates of these two enemies were equally alluring to him.
Even the threat of the original model artificial intelligence seemed higher.
"..."
Bai E's gaze intensified as he made his decision.
A kick exploded from his foot, and the sound of cracking bone was even more distinct.
The more severe the injury was, the longer it would presumably take for the opponent to repair itself.
Within that time, he would have more than enough time to first eliminate the threat posed by the artificial intelligence.
"Snap!" The powerless body was kicked by Bai E against the metal exterior of the signal base station, producing a dull sound.
Bai E turned his back, and as he looked toward that little yellow person, his hands once again closed around his compound bow.
A limit of 99 points of Spiritual Energy meant that he could now burst forth several times.
And each burst would be a terrifying blow that his opponents could hardly withstand.
The endless gale coalesced at Bai E's fingertips, as the tumultuous force eager to be unleashed swirled at his fingertips, ready to strike.
The little yellow person seemed to sense the source of danger and became visibly more agitated.
Far from the composure and elegance it displayed upon first appearing, even the exposed electrical beams and sparks now had a hint of panic.
As it increasingly adopted thought patterns similar to those of humans, even the artificial intelligence began to develop primitive cognitive circuits of "fear" and "confusion."
Unfortunately for it, under the restraining efforts of the ferocious Rose and You, with significant damage sustained to its body, the original model artificial intelligence was also unable to escape the entanglement of these formidable women.
"Whoosh!"
The wind howled, the arrow disappeared.
[Your attack has caused 300 points of comprehensive damage to the target!]
A sizeable hole now appeared in the middle of the delicate yellow carapace's chest.
Through the hollow, one could see the flickering sparks from the severed electrical cables, along with the mini-core reactor—essentially the heart of the machine.
The most critical parts naturally had the strongest protection, and even Bai E's arrow could not destroy the protective casing of the core. As a result, the corner of the nuclear reactor protruded awkwardly through the perfectly round hole.
Life Value — 8/1000
A true candle in the wind.
But for an artificial intelligence, as long as the damage to their body doesn't exceed a certain threshold, they won't lose the ability to move about as severely injured humans would.
Even if all they needed was to enter a repair pod, they could swiftly be restored to their original condition.
The artificial intelligence with only 8 points of life left also had the capability to threaten and turn the tables. Of course, Bai E wouldn't give it that chance.
He drew his pistol.
[Activate "Lucky Shot."]
For the first time, the eyes resembling rubies made brief contact with Bai E before the brass bullets, spinning, shattered the transparent lens.
As pieces of the fractured crystal lens scattered, Bai E also received the comforting prompt —
[Loot acquired: Steel*3000, Combat Experience 8000 points, Technology: Advanced Steel Smelting Process, Technology: Advanced Component Forging Process, Knowledge: Miniaturized Kinetic Theory, Trait: Mechanical Mind.]