Pausing to catch his breath after the lengthy explanation, Hubert paused for about five seconds before continuing his analysis."This transformation ensures that the Eye of Dark Energy will be unable to detect the existence of the clean Energy Eye. He has calculated all this with meticulous precision. He planned for... for..."Self-destruction! The words lodged in his throat, unutterable. The thought of Raymond choosing such a course spun his world into chaos. How could his brother plot his own demise so cold-bloodedly, leaving him to guard the very catalyst of his impending doom? What cruelty could surpass this? Hubert clenched his fists, seething with rage and bitterness. All his efforts to save his brother were rendered futile as Raymond had entrusted him with the means of his own destruction.The dire twist of circumstances was beyond Hubert's wildest imagination, plunging him into a state of utter bewilderment.Yet soon after, a shift in the realm where Lancelot resided numbed Hu
Perhaps Raymond had foreseen Hubert's levelling up from the very beginning, intending to bear the celestial lightning for him, and thus sent the orb of pure energy. This would imply that Raymond knew of all Hubert’s doings, while Hubert remained in the dark, oblivious to Raymond's actions, whereabouts. The mere thought drove Hubert to the brink of madness. He bellowed:"Raymond! You damned fool, cease at once!"As he roared, Hubert marshaled his Superpower and rose to his feet. The tendrils of lightning followed his head, trailing the energy orb aloft. The more he unleashed his Superpower, the more the Energy Stone and luminescent rings of power invaded his being.Hubert was on the verge of losing control, of losing his mind. He felt insane—insane because of Raymond, insane because Raymond dared to view him as powerless, shielding him time and again. Insane because he could not grasp the ungraspable.Hubert lunged to seize the orb, but it dodged, shifting elsewhere. The faster he chas
Now the tremors here had ceased, and the deafening blasts from City S had also stopped. Canis looked at the prone Hubert, then toward the meteorite crash site; the dark purple sky still had streaks of light shooting across it. He said:"Do we know what just happened? Has my older brother leveled up yet?""He has." Domi replied, still lying on the ground, panting as if strangled.Lancelot, lying beside Hubert, tilted his head toward the crash site and asked: "How do you know?""I just do." Domi answered languidly, adding: "because I've traveled through time to be here before.""So, you've been clinging to young master Hubert all this time? No wonder he avoids you like the plague.""Hmph!"Domi narrowed his eyes, snorting dismissively. After a moment, feeling the futility of it all, he closed his eyes to reminisce. His mind carefully rewound the visions from years past, converging in his neural labyrinth. Just like today, Hubert had been driven to madness for Raymond.Domi knew that he
A weighty silence settled over the group. True, no one dared to hunt the Zombie King, but with a legion of powerful superhumans, perhaps the task wouldn't be so insurmountable."A single individual may hesitate, but a hundred united? If there were a hundred individuals with abilities akin to mine and Ethan's, would hunting a Zombie King be so daunting?"Domi's sudden words deepened the already palpable gloom. He wasn't wrong; it was a consideration any superhuman had thought of, which was why they formed such teams. Alone they were vulnerable, but together they could potentially overpower a zombie of any rank.As Domi spoke, his gaze lingered on the people in front of him. Finally, he continued: "Look, the zombies may be increasing, but they aren’t swarming. A united front of superhumans could easily overcome this 'gatekeeping' mob of undead. Mutual support is key.""Easy for you to say." Gideon countered: "but our team isn't small, and we've been decimated countless times."Domi resp
No wonder they are so arrogant with such raw power. Yet, if we talk about sheer strength, the Wang squad still holds an edge. A brief glance reveals that the opposition is overly offensive, lacking in defense and support.A purely offensive squad might dominate initially, but the longer the battle drags on, the higher the chances of their defeat. Gideon, after meticulously observing, noticed this significant flaw, which is why he dared to be defiant. He wasn't a fool; he knew that the odds favored the Wang squad. Gideon turned to his remaining teammates:"So, what do you say? They've challenged us. Do we accept?""As long as you're willing, I'm always ready." came the reply.Caradoc was the first to respond, his playful yet genuine demeanor casting a blend of joy and concern over Gideon. The lad's competitive spirit was evident, raising fears of potential harm to him. Then Enda remarked:"Let's have at it then. I may be weak, but perhaps I can procure some Energy Stones for temporary
Winston grabbed Hubert's hand and gave it two shakes, demanding his attention. The gesture did make Hubert shift his focus. He glanced at Winston, then back at the ringleader, and finally toward the heart of S city. He spoke deliberately:"Let's put today's matter aside for now. But don't assume that anyone who seeks to hunt the zombie king will be safe."Hubert withdrew his Superpower energy, his fists clenched as though prepared to decapitate anyone at a moment's notice. The ringleader, noticing Hubert's newfound composure, let out a sigh of relief, yet dared to probe further:"Why do you protect the zombie king? His existence threatens the lives of all humanity.""Indeed..."Hubert merely nodded in agreement, signaling his understanding that Raymond's existence was a peril to humankind. Yet, he voiced no further thoughts. More than anyone else, he understood the peril that Raymond's very being brought about, the specter of death that trailed behind him. But the very thought of witn
Though he'd never directly clashed with him, Caradoc knew that Clunky was no pushover. His first encounter with the zombie was when Clunky was merely a level-5, losing a fight against Lancelot. But things had changed; the zombie had gained immense strength over the months, and even Caradoc, who had never fought him, felt a sense of dread.Hubert, too, ceased arguing at this moment. He walked closer to the black "river." stopping a mere five meters away. The heat emanating from it was palpable. Compared to Nathan's or Jacob's fire, Lancelot's was less hot, but it should not be underestimated.When he was merely at level 5, he could transform a high-ranking Superhuman into a mere skeleton in the blink of an eye. Now, the magnitude of his powers is beyond anyone's comprehension.Whoosh!Hubert unleashed a chunk of metal larger than a human head, hurling it into the heart of the river. The metallic mass immediately emitted a sound akin to boiling oil, followed by effervescent bubbles befo
If Clunky arrived a tad earlier, Phelan and Allan might have formed an alliance to restrain him, saving them much precious energy. Yet, if his arrival were any more belated, the ice barrier would have been wholly corroded by his sinister liquid. Hubert, gazing as the first shadow struck the ice barrier, realized that had he not been at Superhuman level 6 quota peak, that wall would have fallen long ago.Lost in contemplation, Hubert was startled by Stella’s sudden voice:"Hubert, have you forgotten about me? I am, after all, a pure Ice Superhuman.""And I am as well. Alone, your showy moves are more than enough."Lucia chimed in, her laughter tinged with a hint of mockery. Stella, with a hint of drama, channeled her Superpower, reinforcing Hubert's ice barrier. Almost as if dancing in tandem, Lucia followed suit. Thus, three magnificent ice walls, spanning over fifty meters, stood in unison, ensuring Clunky's water shadows could not break through. This feat could potentially buy them