Infinity, The Arcade Age

Under the relentless assault of Wind, with his vicious slicing and focus on critical attacks, Qin Ming's arm—locked in a vice grip around his enemy's throat—finally broke.

Even with his arm severed, the hand remained firmly clasped around Wind's neck, refusing to let go.

Covered in injuries, Wind staggered and tried to flee with a desperate Glacial Wind skill, hoping to escape the deadly skirmish.

But just as he began to retreat, a deafening roar pierced the air.

Turning instinctively, Wind's eyes widened in shock as he saw a massive fireball hurtling toward him.

Ultimate Technique: Ninja Bee!

Boom!

The explosion sent both figures hurtling out of the alley.

Qin Ming tumbled to a stop several meters away, finally halting his advance.

As for Wind, he landed further out, his entire body engulfed in flames. Now a human torch, he screamed and thrashed on the ground in a desperate attempt to extinguish the fire.

Qin Ming had learned Shiranui-style's Ninja Bee!

This powerful B-rank skill was his reward for retrieving the silver key left behind by his late master, Shiranui Hanzo, thanks to Wind and Tu's earlier efforts.

It wasn't just this skill either—Qin Ming had used the 300 favor points gained from Mai Shiranui to unlock a low-level C-rank Shiranui-style skill and enhance his Combat Mastery from C-rank Advanced to B-rank Perfect.

These upgrades gave him the edge he needed to keep pace with Wind's overwhelming speed and force an all-out brawl, trading blows in a brutal exchange.

Now, though his agility still lagged behind, Qin Ming's refined combat experience put him on par with any seasoned fighter.

Hearing Wind's agonized screams, Tu glanced over, his expression shifting to one of alarm.

Distracted, Tu faltered in his fight against Mai Shiranui and Mary, giving them the opening they needed to strike back.

Though not top-tier martial artists, the two women were trained fighters, their techniques deadly when given a chance to execute.

Even with their injuries, they seized the moment, unleashing a barrage of coordinated attacks on Tu.

Within seconds, the previously balanced battlefield tipped dramatically.

Now, both Wind and Tu were gravely injured, while Mai and Mary were also badly battered.

As for Qin Ming…

Standing with one arm severed and blood pouring from his damaged eye, Qin Ming cut a terrifying figure.

Seeing him in this state, Mai and Mary rushed to his side, their faces pale with concern. But Qin Ming raised his remaining hand, his expression grim, halting them in their tracks.

Without a word, he retrieved his revolver from his inventory and aimed it at Wind and Tu.

"Strike while the iron's hot!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The gun roared as Qin Ming fired several rounds at Wind.

But before the bullets could find their mark, Tu threw himself in the way, shielding Wind with his body.

Frowning, Qin Ming tossed the revolver aside and prepared to unleash a Sonic Blade.

Before he could strike, Wind let out an enraged roar and pulled a glowing book from his inventory.

The book radiated a brilliant light as Wind activated its power.

Silver Consumable Activated: Taiqing Alchemy Sutra!

As its effects took hold, Qin Ming's expression darkened. Sensing imminent danger, he hurled his Sonic Blade at Tu.

The spinning blade slashed into Tu's neck, cutting deep enough to expose bone.

But the Sutra's effect triggered, enveloping the battlefield in a strange green glow.

The change was immediate.

Qin Ming, Mai, and Mary transformed—into animals.

Yes, animals.

Qin Ming turned into a dog, Mary became a cat, and Mai Shiranui… inexplicably became a tiny cow.

This was the infamous power of the Taiqing Alchemy Sutra, a rare consumable from the Knights of Valour world.

As a realm renowned for its unique items and treasures, Knights of Valour was both a coveted and notoriously difficult nightmare space.

The Sutra's effect? It forcibly transformed all enemies within ten meters into small animals for five seconds.

While the affected individuals retained their agility and constitution, they were utterly stripped of their strength, rendering them completely incapable of attacking.

This provided Wind a crucial window to recover and regroup.

As a result, the Taiqing Alchemy Sutra commanded an exorbitant price of 40,000 points, making it a cherished lifeline for adventurers.

For Wind, its activation signified a massive loss—no matter what rewards awaited, this mission was already a net failure.

As the glow subsided, Wind's opponents reverted to their human forms, their expressions a mix of confusion and fury.

But Wind wasted no time.

He pulled out another item from his inventory—his brother's ultimate insurance: the Seven Star Lamp, another rare silver consumable from the Knights of Valour.

Seven Star Lamp: Silver-Grade Consumable

Effect: Fully restores all health and status, including irreparable injuries such as amputations.

As the Lamp's white light engulfed him, Wind's scorched, broken body was completely healed.

Within seconds, he stood at full strength once more, his battered priest's robe the only remnant of the brutal battle.

Seeing their enemy rejuvenated, Mai and Mary's faces turned ghostly pale, despair flickering in their eyes.

Even Qin Ming's expression darkened, his gaze sharp.

Wind, now grinning maniacally, began to laugh. The laughter grew louder and more deranged, echoing through the ruined courtyard.

With bloodshot eyes, Wind raised his glowing hands, his voice a vengeful roar.

"I'll tear you apart!"

Wind was seething.

Since his entry into the nightmare space, he had never suffered such humiliation.

With his high-ranking adventurer brother and his own prodigious talent, Wind had always been the one crushing others.

Now, having expended 70,000 points worth of precious items, his fury was immeasurable.

Seething with rage, he charged at Qin Ming, his red eyes blazing with murderous intent.

Wind's True Power: Bedrock Talent

His extraordinary combat prowess wasn't solely due to his brother or his team.

Talent Effect:

Any acquired attribute points are doubled in effect.

This ability allowed Wind to amass unparalleled stats, making him a near-unstoppable force on the battlefield.

And now, with his rage at its peak, he was ready to unleash his full power.

(End of Chapter)