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[Deceptive Substitute (Level 1): Creates three deceptive substitutes. When activated, the main body enters stealth mode. The substitutes can mimic the actions, attacks, skills, and equipment of the main body but do not inherit any skill or equipment effects.]
[When a deceptive substitute attacks, it cannot cause actual damage. When it suffers physical attacks, it will simulate the main body's injured state but will not dissipate on its own. While the substitute takes damage, it absorbs the opponent's stamina and mental energy consumption.]
[When the main body recalls the deceptive substitute, all absorbed stamina and mental energy are returned to the main body.]
[The main body must not be more than 30 meters away from the substitute. Substitutes last a maximum of 10 minutes. The maximum stored stamina and mental energy in substitutes cannot exceed the main body's attribute limits.]
[Three substitutes can be used simultaneously or one at a time. Restoring 500 mental energy points replenishes one substitute.]
[The skill level can be upgraded at Tier 2, Level 10.]
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Jiang Kai frowned.
"Deceptive substitute… can't cause damage, just takes hits…", Jiang Kai chuckled. As expected, it wasn't a proper direct combat skill.
But the interesting part was that while the substitute appeared to be taking damage, it was actually stealing the opponent's energy consumption.
In that sense, the skill lived up to its name.
"Three substitutes in reserve, restoring 500 mental energy per substitute… 500 mental energy points? That'll take me at least three to four days to recover…", Jiang Kai muttered, but he didn't dwell on it too much.
After all, he had three substitutes to start with.
[Random Talent "Kick Them When They're Down" (Level 1): When attacking an injured target, for every 1% of health lost, increase all four base attributes by 1%, critical rate by 1%, and critical damage multiplier by 1%.]
[The skill level can be upgraded at Tier 2, Level 10.]
Seeing the second random talent, Jiang Kai frowned.
"Damn, what a skill name—'Kick Them When They're Down'—isn't this a god-tier skill for stealing boss kills?"
Jiang Kai thought for a moment, then realized, 'Wait, boss stealing isn't allowed… Unless it is a boss my own guild ia fighting, otherwise, it really isn't much use.'
After all, for Jiang Kai, battles only had two outcomes.
If he could kill instantly, he'd fight. If he couldn't, he'd run!
Then, as if something just hit him, Jiang Kai froze.
"Wait… that Hochman's talent makes him stronger the more injured he gets… If he encounters my 'Kick Them When They're Down' talent, I wonder who would come out on top?!"
Jiang Kai studied the two new skills carefully.
Unknowingly, the sky was already turning bright.
He checked his watch—it was 4:37 AM.
"Time to go," Jiang Kai took a deep breath and headed toward the connection portal.
At 5:40 AM.
By an unnamed lake at Taiping Mountain Path, campfires flickered in various encampments.
Many people emerged from their tents, looking toward the military blockade on the opposite side of the lake.
"It's almost six. The military hasn't sent a new breakout team?"
"No. Anyone with half a brain should know by now that going in means death. I bet the military is going to pay a ransom."
"Ugh, isn't there anyone who can deal with that bastard Hochman? Now the whole world is laughing at us! Dammit, our mighty Huaxia being humiliated by a bunch of clowns!"
Just then, a commotion erupted not far away.
"Jiang Kai? What's he doing here?"
"In the Tier 2 tournament, that Yuan Zhu and Su Nuannuan were his teammates, right? He wouldn't be trying to rescue them, would he?"
"Rescue them? Are you kidding? The War God Hall training camp lost so many people already. What can he do? Does he think he's stronger than those elite trainees?"
Many outsiders didn't recognize Jiang Kai.
They only heard his name from the locals but had no idea who he really was.
As Jiang Kai approached, the military blockade tensed up immediately.
Several soldiers shouted at him, "STOP RIGHT THERE! THIS AREA IS RESTRICTED!"
A young man, around thirty, stepped out from the military camp. When he saw Jiang Kai, he froze.
"Jiang Kai?", Lu Jun stared at him in disbelief.
'Wasn't he still leveling up yesterday?'
Jiang Kai walked up to Lu Jun, his usual casual demeanor gone, speaking in a deep voice, "Brother Lu Jun, I'm going in."
Lu Jun's expression became serious, "Are you crazy? Do you even know what's going on inside? Hochman, Onoda Juro, and Christina are stationed at the portal, waiting for us to step in so they can ambush us! You'd be walking right into their trap!"
"Jiang Kai, enough. The general said not to let you act recklessly. Your safety is our priority."
"You're not even Tier 2 yet. Get back and focus on leveling up. Revenge can wait—ten years isn't too late for a gentleman to settle a score! We'll handle this situation."
Lu Jun was still talking when the connection portal behind him suddenly glowed.
He turned around and was stunned to see Jiang Kai already standing inside the portal.
"This…", Lu Jun looked back at the "Jiang Kai" in front of him, momentarily confused.
But the "Jiang Kai" in front of him was still talking.
"Brother Lu Jun, your intel is outdated. Who said I'm still Tier 1?"
"What?"
"Revenge can wait ten years? Maybe. But… I'm not, and I don't want to be, a gentleman."
"If someone dares to touch my people, I want them to pay right now."
With that, the Jiang Kai in front of Lu Jun suddenly vanished.
Lu Jun turned back toward the connection portal, watching the figure inside grow more and more blurry.
"You little brat… You tricked me!", Lu Jun wasn't sure if he was angry or just shocked.
"Damn it! Report to the general—Jiang Kai just entered the public area!"
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[International Forum – Genesis Corporation's Live Surveillance Feed]
This page was showcasing the company's latest surveillance technology.
The live feed provided real-time footage from the public area, displaying different camera angles of the four connection portals.
After yesterday's battle, Genesis Corp's "scout cams" gained significant attention, and many viewers were watching the stream.
The portals flickered with a faint silver light, seemingly peaceful.
Since the brutal battle the day before, no one had come out from there for a long time.
Then suddenly, three of the feeds lit up simultaneously.
One of them was from the A-point connection portal—where Huaxia had attempted to break out yesterday.
The guarding squads immediately became alert.
Dozens of people drew their weapons, standing at the ready.
"Which country is it this time? Looks like someone still hasn't had enough!"
"If a hundred come, we kill a hundred. If two hundred come, we kill two hundred!"
"No country would be dumb enough to attack again. Notify Hochman, Onoda Juro, and Christina—they're making another move."
Before they could finish speaking, the light from the portal faded, revealing a lone figure.
At this moment, both the defending players and the livestream viewers were momentarily dumbfounded.
This time, it wasn't a multinational alliance, nor a national strike force, nor even a small squad.
Standing in the portal was just one person.
A young Asian man with short hair, yellow skin, and black eyes.
A ronin swordsman called out, "Who are you?"
"Huaxia."
"Huaxia? Are you here to negotiate? Let me tell you, if you think—"
The man interrupted him.
"I think you misunderstood," His voice was calm.
"I'm not here to negotiate."
"Then what are you here for?"
The man let out a faint chuckle, twirling a flaming shuriken between his fingers.
He lifted his gaze slightly, and in his eyes, a deadly light flashed.
He only said two words.
"Kill Everyone."
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