Chapter 21 - Battle Between Ethnicities
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nTranslator: Lordbluefire Editor: Lordbluefire
nHumans were carbon-based lifeforms, and the biological macromolecules in the human body contained carbon elements.
nSilicon elements and carbon elements were on the same row in the periodic table and had similar properties.
nSilicon-based lifeforms’ biological macromolecules had silicon atoms in place of carbon atoms. Their bodies were several hundred times tougher than carbon-based lifeforms and had longer lifespans. They could live to over 1,000 years old at least.
nSuch an inhuman ethnicity could naturally not be dealt with using regular martial arts principles.
nWeak points that could be lethal to humans were completely useless against this silicon giant.
nNo matter how tough Feng Lin’s fists were, they were still just flesh and blood. The toughness of silicon-based lifeforms’ bodies surpassed even that of most alloys that humans had.
nWanting to use a pair of fleshy fists to crush the other party was like using tofu to smash rocks—courting death!
nAfter passing through 20 levels consecutively, this was the first time Feng Lin encountered an opponent with a body that was stronger than his. Moreover, it was a lot stronger.
nHis opponent was like an extremely tough rock, making it hard for him to attack.
nMoreover, this silicon giant seemed to also possess a mysterious power that could allow it to control rocks. It could control rocks and send them smashing down from the distance, forming a rain of rocks.
nRegardless if it was close or long-distance combat, Feng Lin was completely suppressed. This was the first time he had encountered such a helpless situation.
nHowever, his actions didn’t slow down because of this. He continued to charge on forward.
n“What is he doing? Is he courting death?”
n“The silicon giant’s body is comparable to that of an alloy. Ordinary punches and kicks are ineffective towards it! This is a crushing difference in terms of two lifeforms’ levels. No martial arts would be able to make up for the difference.”
n“He’s probably thinking of giving up! After all, he has no more chances of winning!”
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nThe head-teachers blabbered on mercilessly, pointing out without any restraints, thinking that Feng Lin was courting death.
nAt the side, the female head-teacher was gritting her teeth in anger, but she couldn’t say anything in rebuttal. It was because she was thinking about the same things…
nFeng Lin naturally had no idea that these people were ridiculing him. Even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.
nIt was true that forcibly attacking a silicon-based lifeform head-on did seem as if he was courting death.
nBut he had no other way out.
nThe genes he had awakened were the Monkey Gene and Stonebirth Gene, not the Flame Gene, Waterflow Gene, or the Whirlwind Gene… Other than close combat, he had no other attacking means for long-distance battles.
nIf he continued dodging, he would always be passively beaten up with no chances of winning.
nIf he wished to win, he could only take the risk and charge up.
nOnly those who dared to fight for it could win!
nMoreover, Feng Lin was extremely clear that the battles in this Illusory Martial Pagoda were merely simulated battles and not real. They were closer to the different stages in a game.
nSince it was a game stage, then there would be a way to clear it.
nThis was the 20th level and the relative vitality index was at 2.0. This meant that a person with a vitality of 2.0 would have hope to win the battle.
nAlthough his vitality was only at 1.9, it wasn’t as if he had no chances at all!
nHowever, the crux was on how he could find the opportunity to defeat his opponent and clinch victory.
nThe rocks came crashing down.
nFeng Lin unleashed his speed to an extreme, dodging at rapid speed and using his sharp senses to look for gaps and then closing in on the silicon giant rapidly.
nBang bang bang!
nFeng Lin’s fists smashed fiercely on his opponent’s body like violent blasts of wind and rain.
nHowever, Feng Lin’s fingers were in extreme pain. He didn’t injure his opponent, but instead, dealt himself unbearable pain.
nAfter all, there was a crushing difference between the two lifeforms.
nAlthough the opponent’s vitality had been compressed to 2.0, its constitution far surpassed that of Feng Lin’s.
nFeng Lin was unable to do anything even though he had awakened the Stonebirth Gene.
nAn opponent like this gave him great despair.
nBut there must definitely be a way to turn the tables around!
nFeng Lin didn’t give up but continued to look for opportunities. However, the prerequisite was that he must continue to hold on.
nMighty Vajra Capturing Hands!
nThe Vajra Subduing Devil Fist was the only genetic martial art he learned at the moment. It was also his only hope in breaking this silicon giant’s tortoiseshell.
nHis two hands took a clawing stance and grabbed out fiercely toward his opponent’s throat that seemed rather soft. However, upon contact, he immediately felt as if he had gripped a piece of rock and his fingers hurt a lot.
nThe silicon giant laughed savagely, its two fists were like venomous dragons coming out from their caves, smashing into Feng Lin and sending him flying.
nFeng Lin fell down hard onto the ground and then rapidly got up. His two fists presented a rock-like glow.
nMighty Vajra Fist!
nThe wind formed from his palms were like blades, and strong forces shot out in all directions.
nThe silicon giant’s eyes were filled with contempt, and it didn’t move at all.
nWhen the wind created by Feng Lin’s palms struck on its body, it didn’t even lose a single hair.
nIt even returned a punch.
nKachi.
nFeng Lin’s two hands were clamped before his chest to block this punch. His bones released earth-shattering sounds.
nVajra Dragon Claw!
nBearing with the intense pain, Feng Lin didn’t become discouraged. He performed another killing move from the Vajra Subduing Devil Fist, but the fierce attack was still ineffective.
nThe silicon giant stood on the spot, not moving an inch. It was like a big towering tree, casting down endless shadows that drowned Feng Lin.
nIts cold gaze assessed Feng Lin as he charged out time and time again. It was like watching an ant overestimating its own capabilities and trying to shake a big tree—there was no sight of any hope at all.
nFeng Lin fell down time and time again, then got back up time and time again. He charged forth as if he had gone crazy, and even when he was covered in blood and his injuries were very serious, he didn’t pay them any heed.
nAlthough it was a simulated system and all the attacks were simulated, the repeated forceful impacts still caused Feng Lin to be covered in bumps and bruises, in an extremely battered state.
nHowever, Feng Lin still didn’t give up. His gaze was fixed on the opponent as if a vicious wolf was staring at a ferocious tiger. Although his opponent was far stronger than him and could crush him at any moment, he still wanted to bite off a piece of his opponent even at the risk of his life.
nThe viciousness in his eyes was very scary.
nWhen the head-teachers saw this scene, they started mumbling between themselves.
n“He’s still not giving up? It’s just a trial. Is there a need to risk your life like this?”
n“The only genetic martial art he excels in is just that Vajra Subduing Devil Fist, an initial-grade martial art. There are only a few moves in this technique. Moreover, he’s learning them on the spot. What use could they be?”
n“Quickly admit your defeat! This is just a waste of time and you’re just harming your own body!”
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nThey kept on mumbling amongst themselves.
nWhat they didn’t see was that the gaze of the principal, who was standing at the very front, was now filled with increasing admiration.
nSuch a determined gaze, with viciousness and wildness in his character… This kid is really something!
nWhat they said might be right, but Feng Lin would definitely not give up on himself!
nFighting the silicon giant head-on was playing around with one’s life.
nCould it be that he didn’t know this?
nThis battle might be just a bout of training, but as the opponent was a member of an extraterrestrial ethnicity, the nature of the matter was different.
nThis was a battle between ethnicities.
nA battle between ethnicities was one to the bitter end. Either you die, or I die!
nThe universe was very big, but it was also very small.
nFeng Lin believed that he wouldn’t be forever trapped on this tiny Earth. Once he headed out into outer space, he would encounter these alien lifeforms sooner or later, and that would be a battle to the bitter end.
nIf one were to lose now, there would be a chance to start over again. But what if one were to lose in the future?
nThey would not even be able to keep their lives!
nTherefore, it’d be better for him to learn not to give up right now. He didn’t want to lose, and he mustn’t lose!
nIt was not a matter or victory or defeat but a matter of one’s convictions.
nAlthough Feng Lin appeared to be in a very bad state, the corners of his lips curled up into a smile.
nIt was because he had found the way to win.
nHis actions might seem reckless, but he was just trying to prove an idea that he had on his mind.
nIt had been a guess earlier, but now, he had received verification.
nIn order to defeat his opponent, there was only one way about it. It was…
nTo pay a person back in his own coin!
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