C20 Peak Rank 6

Whizz! Whizz! Whizz! Whizz!

The archers were ready, launching wave after wave of arrows. Despite being in the midst of a brutal battle, his body covered in blood and looking worse for wear, his defenses were steadily growing stronger. Even the powerful crossbow bolts could only pierce his skin slightly, failing to cause any real damage. Luo Tongtian used his battle axe to shield his vital areas, charging headlong into the archers.

His imposing figure was like a force of nature, leaving the archers severely injured in his wake. After breaking through three layers of enemy defenses, he began to dismantle the catapults and take down the operators.

"Stop right there, you brat!"

A booming voice rang out as a towering figure appeared before him. The man was broad-shouldered and immensely strong, resembling a wrathful guardian. As a peak-level warrior, his combat skills were formidable. With just a slight movement, he was already in front of Luo Tongtian.

His solid fists swung repeatedly, creating a blur as they struck Luo Tongtian. The heavy thuds echoed as the force of the punches drove Luo Tongtian backward. The enemy seemed to harbor a deep grudge, giving him no chance to catch his breath. He pursued relentlessly, his fists flying like the wind, treating Luo Tongtian like a moving punching bag.

Facing such an overwhelming and terrifying enemy, Tongtian had no room to fight back. Waves of pain shot through his nerves, making his voice hoarse with each cry.

Despite his newfound strength and confidence, when confronted with a true Sixth Level Hercules, he was utterly powerless, finally realizing his own shortcomings. Each heavy punch landed on him, subjecting his body to relentless force. At that moment, he desperately hoped for help, as the explosive pain from the blows was unbearable. Unfortunately, his ally was currently entangled with two Seventh Level fighters and couldn't come to his aid.

With no other choice, Tongtian gritted his teeth and endured the violent assault. After enduring hundreds of punches, his skin was battered and bloody, with some areas revealing bone. Yet, as time passed, the piercing pain miraculously faded away.

Each punch from the formidable enemy brought an odd sense of relief to his body, like an itch finally being scratched, and from the depths of agony, a sense of renewal emerged. Even a Sixth Level Hercules, despite their immense power, would feel fatigue after throwing four to five hundred punches in one go.

The formidable opponent watched as Luo Tongtian, after enduring a hundred punches, lay completely defenseless, a bloody figure on the ground. With one final punch, he sent Luo flying several yards away, finally halting his attack.

"You bastard, just die already!"

The Fifth Level Hercules, who had previously tried to intercept Luo with a formation of blades but was forced to retreat under his relentless assault, now saw Luo helpless on the ground. He swung his curved blade in a wide arc, aiming to cut him in half.

However, the expected scene of blood splattering and a clean slice did not occur. Instead, the blade struck Luo's body with a dull thud.

To everyone's surprise, Luo Tongtian, who seemed on the brink of death, suddenly opened his eyes. He reached out a large hand, and with a magnetic pull, drew the Fifth Level Hercules toward him.

Seeing the Hercules trembling in Luo's grasp, his strength being siphoned away, the Sixth Level Hercules shouted, "Stop him, quickly!"

At his command, numerous enemies rushed toward Luo Tongtian in a frenzy.

As thunder rumbled repeatedly, these attackers were repelled time and again. A few unlucky members of the Black Scarf Bandits were also drawn to Luo, joining the Fifth Level Hercules in donating their hard-earned power to him.

The robust energy and powerful force continuously seeped into Luo's already perfectly honed physique, further enhancing it as a radiant glow surrounded him.

This relentless energy surged through him, breaking past his physical limits and flooding into his bones. It seeped into the very marrow, evolving to strengthen his skeletal structure, propelling Luo Tongtian to the formidable Fourth Level of Bone Reinforcement.

“Damn it, take this spiral thrust!”

The Sixth Level Hercules was beyond furious. As a powerful enforcer sent by the city guard, he knew this mere Third Level fighter was the adopted son of his sworn enemy. Yet, he found himself unable to eliminate him, driving him to madness.

He brandished a dark, imposing spear, crouching like a leopard ready to pounce. His cold gaze aligned with the spear, merging his entire presence with the weapon. This was the initial form of the legendary unity of man and spear, boasting terrifying offensive power.

With a burst of strength, the Sixth Level Hercules spun the spear rapidly, unleashing a fierce gust as it thrust toward Luo Tongtian.

The wind howled! Dust filled the air!

The spear's deadly move was so powerful that it disrupted the natural energy around them. Sensing the spear’s might, Luo Tongtian ceased absorbing energy and swiftly tossed a few nearby men as human shields.

The sound of muffled thuds filled the air as several enemies charged directly into the path of a whirling spear, its unstoppable force skewering them in an instant. The spear moved with incredible speed, piercing through their bodies and reaching Luo Tongtian in the blink of an eye. As it spun, it emitted a high-frequency vibration, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.

Luo Tongtian subtly shifted his body, narrowly avoiding the spear's deadly tip. The dark spearhead sliced through the air, sweeping horizontally, creating the illusion of a giant human shish kebab being offered to Luo Tongtian by the Sixth Level Hercules.

To the Hercules, this attack was a close-range sweep following a fierce thrust, seemingly impossible for Luo Tongtian to evade. Yet, to his utter disbelief, just as the spear was about to strike Luo Tongtian, a powerful hand reached out and firmly grasped the weapon.

The hand was bloodied and covered in countless scars, with some areas exposing bone. Despite its condition, this hand managed to stop what the Hercules believed to be an unstoppable blow.

Following the hand, the Hercules looked into Luo Tongtian's eyes, only to be met with an icy stare. "Your strength is impressive," Luo Tongtian remarked, "but unfortunately, luck isn't on your side."

Feeling the sudden surge in Luo Tongtian's power, the Sixth Level Hercules showed a hint of surprise. "What? You've actually advanced to the Fourth Level Hercules during the battle?"

"I owe it to your fierce punches and the generous contributions from those gentlemen. Without them, I couldn't have advanced so quickly."

Luo Tongtian squinted, and a dazzling protective aura enveloped him. The light emanated from within, making every cell shimmer brilliantly.

At this moment, Luo Tongtian resembled a radiant statue, with a gentle glow filling his body, quietly mending his wounds. The energy required for this repair was immense, causing the once-brilliant aura to waver.

The Sixth Level Hercules was taken aback by the spectacle. He tightened his grip on his spear, intending to strike Luo Tongtian, but was suddenly overwhelmed by a powerful force pulling him in.

Despite being at the peak of the Sixth Level Hercules, just a step away from the Seventh Level, he found himself powerless against the unexpected force. His body trembled, like a small mountain quaking in an earthquake.

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