Chapter 648 504: New Epic Abilities: Wormhole and Plunder

He looked at the second Epic Skill.

"Epic Skill: Plunder."

'Plunder?! What a... what an aggressive name!' Gao Neng was taken aback because the meaning behind that word was a bit too much.

'Plunder!'

'To think I'd actually get an Epic Skill like this?'

'Let's see the description!'

"Plunder Description: Plunder is a skill that ignores all defenses. In theory, it can plunder any and all abilities from an opponent."

"'Ignores all defenses?!'"

"'Plunders any and all abilities?!'"

Two simple sentences were enough to leave Gao Neng completely stunned.

'Isn't this too terrifying?'

'Plundering abilities...'

'Wouldn't that make me invincible?'

Gao Neng's eyes widened, and he was instinctively about to choose it.

But soon, he discovered a problem.

Below the description was a line of ant-sized fine print.

"Plundered abilities last for 30 seconds. (P.S. If you are lucky enough to plunder a non-ability attribute like 'Luck' or 'Misfortune', it can be maintained for one day.)"

'What the flying f—! Don't tell me Plunder doesn't permanently increase my attributes and abilities?!' Gao Neng's body trembled as he suddenly found it all rather dull.

A 30-second duration for a plundered ability!

To be honest, deep down, he knew that was already incredibly terrifying.

If used in a battle, it would be an absolute "superweapon."

Take a simple example.

If Gao Neng were fighting Li Tiannan right now, and Li Tiannan was charging up, preparing to use his 'Ghost Thunder Skill', and just as he finished charging, Gao Neng plundered his lightning attribute.

What would be the result?

The Ghost Thunder would probably turn directly into a Water Bomb.

It was hard to say if it would blow Li Tiannan to bits.

But a move like that would definitely throw Li Tiannan into chaos. He might even have a complete mental breakdown.

From this point alone, there was no issue with this skill being rated as "Epic."

It was a very good ability.

Although it didn't last long, thirty seconds was enough to get one's blood pumping.

So, now came the question...

Which one to choose!

"Only children make choices. Adults usually take them all. The host only needs to accept a small challenge to have both!" The ridiculous system seemed to have noticed Gao Neng's hesitation and immediately spoke "gently" in his ear with its mechanical voice.

"I will absolutely not accept the challenge!" Gao Neng's resolve was firm.

"The host has once again cautiously refused the challenge. In that case, please make a choice between the two skills."

"Countdown commencing!"

"Five!"

"Four!"

'There's a damn countdown? Why wasn't this a feature before?' Gao Neng felt like cursing. Wasn't this just forcing his hand? Couldn't it let him think for a little longer?

"Three!"

"Two!"

"I choose 'Wormhole'!" Gao Neng finally made his choice.

At least for now, he felt that although 'Plunder' was good, the 'Wormhole' skill was relatively more practical.

"BEEP. Congratulations to the host for acquiring the new skill 'Wormhole (Epic)'." The mechanical voice rang out at the opportune moment.

Gao Neng immediately checked his Attribute Panel.

Special Abilities: 1. Ghostly Ghost Eye (Advanced). 2. Four Symbols (Epic). 3. Life Atom Fission (Advanced). 4. Celestial Book Deduction (Intermediate). 5. Source (Epic).

Special Skills: Infinite Possibilities (Intermediate), Wormhole (Epic).

Evolution: 9/10. (Completion)

'Huh? Wormhole is actually classified under 'Special Skills'?' Gao Neng was a little surprised, but he quickly understood the reasoning.

Wormhole should indeed be classified as a skill.

Whereas Plunder...

...that's an ability!

Gao Neng was quite satisfied with obtaining the Epic Skill, Wormhole.

This ability was definitely the most practical one for the future, bar none!

Just think about it...

On the battlefield, what kind of person is the most terrifying?

The enemy standing behind you is the most terrifying!

And what about Gao Neng?

After mastering the Wormhole skill, he could now appear behind an enemy anytime, anywhere.

On top of that, he could also provide battlefield support.

For example, if he drew a mark on Shen Ning'Er, he could then appear behind her 24/7, all-weather, by land, air, or sea, no matter the time or place.

How awesome is that?

Just thinking about it is exciting, isn't it!

The only slight regret was... not being able to choose Plunder.

If he had Plunder to go with it, that would be even more badass.

Appear behind them.

Then, the first move would be to use Plunder.

That would be equivalent to sealing the enemy's abilities, putting them in a "silenced" state for thirty seconds, while you could easily use their own ability to beat them senseless.

'Sigh... I need to be calm, maintain steady control, and not get cocky. Two Epic abilities look tempting, but they hide a turbulent storm within.' As Gao Neng comforted himself with these thoughts, his gaze unconsciously fell upon the last item on his Attribute Panel.

Evolution: 9/10. (Completion)

'It didn't trigger five quests at once when the last task opened, like the first time?'

'Does this mean that this time, I can upgrade the ridiculous system just by completing ten tasks?'

'Awesome! The ridiculous system's second evolution! I wonder what it'll evolve into? Will it evolve into a Transformer wearing a melon-rind hat?'

'Should I take this opportunity to issue a small quest and upgrade the ridiculous system?'

'Forget it. If you don't court death, you won't die!'

'Besides, Fang Tangtang and Gao Xiaomeng are still in dual cultivation right now. If something goes wrong, it'll still be a bit troublesome.' Gao Neng suppressed the urge to issue another quest.

His gaze once again fell on Gao Xiaomeng and Fang Tangtang.

While he was choosing his Epic Skill, the fiery energy surging from Fang Tangtang's body seemed to gradually calm down.

'They should have stabilized. I never thought Fang Tangtang and Gao Xiaomeng could actually perform dual cultivation.' Looking at the two bodies before him, Gao Neng's thoughts inexplicably drifted to Shen Ning'Er.

He thought of how stunning she was when he first saw her on the high school sports field.

He then thought of her playful eccentricity when she pretended to be a psycho in the underground factory...

And her dominance when she fought against Mu Feifei.

Finally, he thought of her allure in her room, holding a Dual Cultivation Secret Manual.

'I wonder how Ning'Er is doing now?' Gao Neng looked at the white snow still fluttering outside, a golden light flashing in his eyes.

...

「North District Fortress.」

A slender figure in black stood on the newly repaired city wall.

White snow fell upon her, covering her black military uniform in a layer of lingering silvery-white.

"It's been three days. Is he still not back?" Shen Ning'Er gazed into the distance, where there was nothing but towering icebergs beyond the white snow.

But Shen Ning'Er was lost in thought as she watched.

Because in her mind, she was recalling what Gao Neng was like when she first met him.

That clumsy acting.

Thinking back on it now, she could still only give it a 60 out of 100. Even one more point would be too generous.

'But, why...'

'Would an outstanding and perfect little demoness like me fall in love with a guy with such clumsy acting? Could this be the legendary 'opposites attract'?'

'Mhm, that must be it!'

As Shen Ning'Er thought about it, she suddenly broke into a smile.

Amidst the swirling snow and biting winter wind, her smile was unexpected, but it carried the warmth and sunshine of spring.

"I'll wait for you one more day!"

"If you don't come back, then I'll come find you!"

"The North District is vast."

"But I will definitely find you. Even if you're buried underground, I will dig you out, because, in the future, I will only be your... little demoness!"

"..."

CRUNCH, CRUNCH!

Below the city wall, a soldier approached at a run.

It was Chen Bai.

However, Chen Bai's face was now filled with anxiety and unease.

"Division Commander, something major has happened in the Eastern District!"

"What is it? Speak!" Shen Ning'Er turned around. She had previously given an order that Chen Bai was not to report to her unless it was a direct command from the Military Department.

"Vice Commander Shen personally sent an urgent report, saying... saying that Sword Elder..."

"What happened to Sword Elder?!"

"Sword Elder has... has fallen..."

"What?!"