Crack-crack-crack — crack-crack-crack!
In the center of the area, the Purple Sky Divine Thunder spread out more than three meters around Xu Jingming! The rolls of thunder were deafening, as if a thousand birds were screaming at once. The terrifying lightning seemed to have turned the space around Xu Jingming into a forbidden zone for life!
Outside the three-meter radius lay the charred bodies of ferocious beasts struck by electricity! And within that circle stood only Xu Jingming, surrounded by lightning, like the Lord of the Elements...
"Indeed, physical strength alone is not enough to deal with such a number of High-Rank First-Stage ferocious beasts," Xu Jingming raised his left hand, watching with some rapture the purple electric arcs dancing on his fingertips.
The power of a superpower is closely linked to its level and two base attributes. Although he was still only an Awakened, his 180 units of life energy and spirit made his Purple Sky Divine Thunder much stronger than immediately after his awakening! Now, he could inflict significant damage even on High-Rank First-Stage ferocious beasts!
"This is it—the S-level superpower, dominant and powerful."
Xu Jingming looked ahead. The heavy injuries and near-death state of over a dozen ferocious beasts had attracted the attention of the Beast Lord of this area. The Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear rose from its resting state to its full height.
Five meters tall and over three meters wide, it resembled a heavy tank. Imagine the oppressive feeling a heavy tank standing on its hind legs creates. This was precisely the sight Xu Jingming was witnessing.
"A rare ferocious beast, the Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear. Indeed, this year's martial arts exam is unusually difficult," Xu Jingming licked his lips.
In Jiangnan during the summer, the sun sets late. The slanted rays of the setting sun fell upon the Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear, casting a long shadow on the ground. Because Xu Jingming stood with his back to the light, he couldn't clearly make out the bear's face. But its blood-red eyes radiated a powerful, oppressive presence.
Influenced by this aura, the remaining ferocious beasts, which had previously been afraid to approach due to Xu Jingming's power, became aggressive again. They crouched low to the ground, baring their teeth, and emitted growls and roars.
"This scene would be perfect for shooting a horror movie," Xu Jingming thought. "But once the fight starts, these small fry could cause problems. If that's the case, it's time to clear the field!"
Xu Jingming's gaze focused. The Purple Sky Divine Thunder, which previously only actively moved on the surface of his body, now, under his control, penetrated deep inside!
Humming!
As if injected with a powerful stimulant, Xu Jingming's body gave a sudden jolt! Then, his clear and lively eyes were filled with purple lightning, and at the same time, an enormous surge of strength poured from every part of his body!
"This is the feeling!"
A daring and unrestrained smile appeared on Xu Jingming's sharply defined face.
A superpower is an intrinsic strength of the person, which can be used as freely as a hand. Therefore, besides combat techniques, which are a more refined application of superpowers, there are also more brute-force ways of using them.
For instance, Zhou Mingyang's wind superpower, when used conventionally, can reduce air resistance and increase running speed. Or Xu Jingming's recent burst of Purple Sky Divine Thunder, which acted like a powerful plasma cannon.
And his current state is one of the basic applications of the lightning superpower. By channeling lightning into the body and stimulating all cells, physical abilities can be significantly enhanced!
Previously, Xu Jingming had tried using the E-level superpower 'Weak Electric Discharge' to stimulate his body, but apart from numbness, there was no effect. Now, with the S-level Purple Sky Divine Thunder, everything was completely different!
Xu Jingming felt the Purple Sky Divine Thunder flowing through his body like a river, enhancing his physical abilities to an incredible level!
Of course, this was still not a combat technique. Furthermore, passing lightning through the body was quite dangerous; one careless move could damage the meridians. Therefore, Xu Jingming couldn't maintain this state for long.
"However, this is enough to deal with you, ferocious beasts," Xu Jingming smirked.
In the next moment, with a flash of lightning, he vanished from where he stood. When he reappeared, he was already next to a High-Rank First-Stage One-Horned Rhino!
Then, his spear was in his hand, drawing a purple-black trajectory in the air, much like a bolt of lightning. Before the One-Horned Rhino could react, a bloody line appeared on its neck. Then, the rhino's massive head incredibly smoothly detached and fell to the ground. Its hide, hard as steel, offered no defense at that moment!
Splush!
Blood gushed from the neck like a fountain. Even with the incredible vitality of a High-Rank First-Stage ferocious beast, which could still move even with a disemboweled abdomen, losing its head left it helpless. The headless body of the One-Horned Rhino collapsed with a thud into a pool of blood.
"Rrrarr!!"
Seeing the One-Horned Rhino killed right in front of him, the Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear could no longer restrain itself. With a furious roar, it lunged at Xu Jingming.
Although the Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear was enormous, its running speed was considerable. Dropping to all four paws, it covered a distance of over thirty meters in the blink of an eye! It was less like running and more like flying!
However, no matter how fast the Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear was, Xu Jingming was even faster! Enhanced by the Purple Sky Divine Thunder, he turned into a purple-black shadow, flashing among the ferocious beasts. Each time he struck, his black spear, engulfed in purple lightning, took the life of yet another ferocious beast.
[Clang... A first-level, highest-rank one-horned rhinoceros has been killed, +15 ability points.]
[Clang..., killed a first-level shadow cat of the highest rank, +13 ability points.]
[Clang..., killed a first-level saber-toothed tiger of the highest rank, +14 ability points.]
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A series of system notifications continuously sounded in Xu Jingming's head. Simultaneously, the furious roars of the Bloodthirsty Ferocious Bear, unable to catch Xu Jingming, echoed around.
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"What kind of Lightning superpower is that? How can it be so powerful?!" On the roof, Zhou Mingyang and his companions were completely dumbfounded.
"With just one burst of his superpower, he inflicted heavy injuries on High-Rank First-Stage ferocious beasts, pushing them to the brink of death. Xu Jingming is only an Awakened; even an A-level superpower couldn't achieve such power, could it?" The petite girl Meng Di swallowed with difficulty.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, she had seen A-level Lightning Superpower Users. However, even the pressure created by those high-ranked A-level Lightning Superpower Users was not as intense as what Xu Jingming was creating now!
"Stronger than an A-level superpower, could it be..." Zhou Mingyang and the bald guy exchanged glances and simultaneously exclaimed: "An S-level?!"
As soon as they said it, Zhou Mingyang immediately shook his head in denial:
"No, it can't be. If he truly had an S-level superpower, the entire Great Xia Country would have been mobilized the day he awakened his ability. Moreover, it is very difficult to conceal the level of one's superpower in this day and age."
The awakening of superpowers was organized by the state, and every Awakened's superpower was recorded in a national database. If an S-level superpower truly appeared, the state would immediately take him for elite training. How could he remain in Jiangcheng Second Middle School, which lacked educational resources?
"Could it be a superpower mutation?" the bald guy cautiously asked.
"Superpower mutation?" Zhou Mingyang pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Indeed, there is such a possibility."
The world is vast, and anything can happen. Although superpower mutations are rare, such cases have occurred. There were previous examples where a D-level superpower, under certain circumstances, mutated into an A-level superpower.
"But no matter what, after today, the entire Jiangcheng will likely be shaken by him."
Looking at the black figure below, who, with a long spear in hand, was darting among the ferocious beasts, domineeringly clearing the battlefield, Zhou Mingyang's expression was extremely complicated...