Chapter 56: Destiny, Section 1

Is this still a firearm?
Kurokami had witnessed the Grizzly Bear’s actions with his own eyes, but he could never have imagined such terrifying effects.
Every warrior was familiar with sniper rifles—Blood Moon, in Kurokami’s Death Star, was skilled in using them. Yet even with an advanced mech like Blood Moon’s, the power of a single shot could never damage a Moth giant ship to this extent. A hole a hundred meters in diameter had been blasted straight through its massive hull, and it was unclear to what extent the interior had been damaged. But judging by the ship’s tilted state, it was clearly severely injured.
Damn, even a direct hit from the ship’s main cannon wouldn’t achieve this!
Kurokami’s eyes widened in shock, a chill spreading through his heart.
With such terrifying power, if he had been hit just now…
He narrowed his eyes slightly and immediately gave up the idea of avoiding the fight. As an excellent warrior, he could tell that even if he managed to stall in the chaotic battlefield for a while, the Grizzly Bear would still catch up to him. Nothing else could stop that—it was a battle he had to face.
His own battle!!
Floating silently in the air, Kurokami slowly turned around and fixed his gaze on the tiny figure in the distance. Then he spoke up.
“Yazi, switch to conservation mode. Reduce energy control range to 10%. Stop forced energy conversion. Cut the shield to 20%. Redirect the excess energy to the energy mimicry system. Prioritize speed and reaction.”
“Swish!” As soon as Kurokami spoke, data streamed down from Yazi’s faceplate like a waterfall. Kurokami immediately felt lighter. The heavy armor he wore no longer seemed like a burden at all.
However, he knew that this would leave him with little protection. With the shield and forced energy conversion reduced, Yazi’s only remaining defense was its basic armor. It might suffice for ordinary battles, but it would be useless in the fast-paced battles of space warfare. If hit by a sniper rifle like the Grizzly Bear’s, he wouldn’t stand a chance.
But there was no other choice. Kurokami knew his own situation well. His mental energy was nearly depleted, and he couldn’t utilize Yazi to the same extent as in his prime. So, if he wanted to engage in battle, the only option was to use his meager resources wisely.
Speed and reaction—those were what he needed to strengthen now. Kurokami had made up his mind. No matter what, he couldn’t retreat today!

At this thought, Hei Fa suddenly revealed a cold smile. Gazing at the small figure in the distance, he slightly spread his arms, and white light surged between his fingers, instantly forming dozens of light balls the size of bullets. The next moment, Hei Fa lunged forward like a fierce tiger. With his speed enhanced, Ya Zi was terrifying—covering several kilometers in just one flash. One moment ago, the grizzly bear still saw Hei Fa as a tiny shadow, but the next, Ya Zi appeared right in front of him. With a whoosh, everything changed from chaos to silence. His right hand suddenly enlarged in front of the grizzly bear’s eyes, and the bear’s pupils clearly reflected the image of the milky white light balls. What a formidable grizzly bear. Though he didn’t react immediately, his skills as an excellent warrior came into play instantly. In a flash, he threw his head back just in time to avoid Hei Fa’s outstretched right hand. At the same time, his wings behind him swept out, instantly enveloping him tightly like a cocoon. Yet he still underestimated Ya Zi’s strength. It wasn’t apparent when Hei Fa was merely escaping, but now, with the sudden attack, the grizzly bear broke into a cold sweat. Inside the completely sealed cocoon, he heard a roar like an earthquake. Then, as if punched hard, he was flung outward, shattering all obstacles in his path. The sturdy stone walls of the flying castle seemed as fragile as paper, with countless layers crushed. The grizzly bear, used as a “projectile,” suffered immensely. Although his current propulsion strength made stone walls insignificant, he was still bound by his physical form. Being pushed forcefully along the way must have caused great pain—his forehead from his wings was bruised. What was most unbearable was that he heard a crisp sound, as if fabric tearing. Instantly, the grizzly bear’s heart sank. Could Hei Fa’s attack even damage his wings? Indeed, if anyone were watching outside at that moment, they would have seen a deep crack appear on the shell formed by the grizzly bear’s wings. His bright red flesh struggled desperately to heal the wound, but somehow couldn’t succeed. Something seemed to be preventing it from functioning, along with faint white light. At that moment, Hei Fa’s second attack struck the grizzly bear again.

Only heaven knows why he was so fast. The Grizzly Bear was battered by him like a cannonball the whole time. Yet he still stayed close, flashing six times in an instant. By the time he stopped for the sixth time, he was right beside the Grizzly Bear. Without a word, he delivered a stunning leg kick, slamming it into the hard shell formed by the Grizzly Bear’s wings, sending him flying again. Black Hair followed behind and suddenly smirked coldly. He pushed his hands forward forcefully…

Energy mimicry, bullets.
Advanced energy conversion, amplification.
Basic energy conversion, high frequency.
Combine!!!
“A hum!!” A shrill sound rang out. In an instant, countless light bullets appeared between Black Hair’s fingers as if out of nowhere, then were fired away. The high-frequency vibrations combined to form a single sound. Between Black Hair and the Grizzly Bear, a river entirely made of light bullets was instantly formed!!

A river of light bullets!!

Immediately, the Grizzly Bear felt as if he were being struck by countless hammers, the pain reaching his bones. The shell formed by his wings could no longer remain intact under such terrifying continuous attacks. In just five seconds, it disintegrated into countless tiny muscle fibers. Without this protective layer, the Grizzly Bear was completely exposed to the light bullets. The onslaught was like a storm, beating him like wheat chaff. His body flew like a projectile, and after knocking through more than a dozen walls in a row, he suddenly felt nothing behind him. Stars twinkled around him.

Had he been thrown straight into space!?
What an amazing Black Hair!!

Rolling around in disarray, the Grizzly Bear had no idea how far he had been thrown. The first thing he did once he managed to stabilize himself was to reach back. His expression immediately changed. When he pulled his fingers back, they were covered in blood.

There was not a trace of his wings on his back anymore. That huge wing, formed by genetic mutation and capable of flight, stabilization, energy collection, and protection, had been torn to pieces by Black Hair’s wave of light bullets!! If it weren’t for the Grizzly Bear having already cut off the pain sensation there, he would likely have fainted from the pain at that moment!!

“Damn it!! I didn’t expect you to have a trick up your sleeve!!”

Fresh blood streamed down from the corner of his mouth. At this moment, the Grizzly Bear looked even more ferocious. His cold face was twisted like that of a demon. Seeing Black Hair reappear in his vision, he suddenly wrapped his hands around his ribs right in front of everyone!!

“Pfft!” Blood gushed out. The Grizzly Bear’s insane self-harm act made Black Hair, who was eager to attack, freeze in shock.

What did that mean?

An unprecedented sense of danger slowly crept into Black Hair’s heart, making him abandon the idea of continuing his attack. His fierce eyes gleamed as he suddenly leaped into the endless universe. Twelve openings behind him, resembling scales, opened one after another, instantly boosting his speed to its peak! In just an instant, Black Hair turned into a streak of light that spread throughout the universe!

It was the same technique the monkey had used before. By moving at high speed and smoothly, it not only made it impossible for the opponent to strike accurately but also allowed him to find opportunities to attack. Without understanding the Grizzly Bear’s actions, Black Hair decided to play it safe. This technique would undoubtedly give him more room to maneuver.

But he was wrong.

The Grizzly Bear wasn’t attacking at all. He was… evolving!!

In the vast starry sky, a tiny figure twisted in pain, blood gushing from wounds on his ribs. Fleshy growths formed from muscle fibers writhed like maggots and stretched out, slowly covering his entire body. Madness flashed in the Grizzly Bear’s eyes, and roars like those of a beast came from his throat! As the growths spread, his face also began to deform, gradually taking on features typical only of beasts.

A leopard!!

It was a leopard’s head!!

In an instant, Black Hair, who was still flying at high speed, couldn’t believe his eyes. Was that still the Grizzly Bear? His former subordinate, that cold yet cunning bear?

No, it definitely wasn’t. All Black Hair saw now was a demon! A demon that only existed in legends!!

A leopard’s head, a roc’s wings, a human-like body, and wolf-like claws—In just a moment, the Grizzly Bear had transformed into a monstrous being. His terrifying appearance was enough to frighten anyone who saw him. Even the usually bold Black Hair felt a chill in his heart.

Could this be the combat form of a genetic warrior? Then had he also undergone genetic modification, and would he one day end up looking this ugly?

At that thought, Black Hair’s mind became chaotic, and he became slightly distracted. Just then, he suddenly heard a beast-like roar. Startled, he looked again and saw a sharp claw tearing through the starry sky, rapidly approaching him…