"Hmm, seems like hidden strength has achieved a surprise effect."

"This candidate, rumored to be from the asylum, has just awakened in the last two months... a good seed."

Among the discussions of the top brass, Bai Pu has already stepped into the Seventh Ring!

The Seventh Ring belongs to the Inner Three Rings. The combat robots from the Seventh Ring have attributes equivalent to a Level 3 standard template, slightly weaker than the raptor robots of the Sixth Ring.

But don't think the Seventh Ring is easier than the Sixth!

The combat robots of the Seventh Ring have already reached Level 3 and possess advanced Level 3 combat specializations! Many awakened candidates have their levels suppressed, their combat specializations held back, making their techniques inferior to their opponents. Despite having slightly stronger hard attributes, they find it difficult to inflict effective damage and are left lamentably defeated by the combat robots, which use skill to overcome strength.

Bai Pu walked to the side of the hibernation pod, dropped the one-handed hammer and arm shield, and picked up a two-handed greatsword.

"What is this situation? Isn't he most proficient in 'Shield Mastery' and 'One-Handed Hammer Class' mechanical specialization, but 'Two-Handed Sword Class' mechanical specialization instead?"

"That's quite a leap."

The top brass didn't change channels but watched the screen with interest.

In the image, facing the storm-like attacks of the Beast-Type Robot from the Seventh Ring, Bai Pu calmly raises his great sword, blocking front and rear.

Although his agility is not high, his combat insights are extremely accurate, often able to extend the great sword in advance, intercepting the enemy's attack path! It looks as though the Beast-Type Robot is intentionally crashing into the great sword.

When the Beast-Type Robot's attack pauses, Bai Pu launches his counterattack!

The great sword flicks upwards, causing the Beast-Type Robot to stagger slightly, then he raises both hands high, powering the great sword back behind him, and slashes viciously with one strike!

Bang!

A gap appears on the surface of the Beast-Type Robot, causing it to retreat half a step.

Bai Pu makes a forward rush, dissolving the inertia of the vertical slash, then powers up for a second strike, slashing again! This strike sends the Beast-Type Robot flat on the ground, its metallic limbs kicking wildly.

After Bai Pu's second slash, the inertia is even stronger, so he simply stops dissipating and uses the great sword as leverage forward, flipping like a pole vaulter. After landing, he unleashes the most powerful and fierce third strike!

Crack!

The head of the Beast-Type Robot is severed.

Without stopping, Bai Pu steps into the Eighth Ring! Facing opponents with Level 3 Elite Attributes and Advanced Level 3 Combat Specialization, he continues in one breath, slaying them.

Inside Control Room No. 1, the top brass didn't continue talking, but focused their attention on observing Bai Pu's every move.

On the screen, after a long entanglement, Bai Pu finally stops to rest after killing the combat robot from the Ninth Ring, without immediately entering the Core Ring.

"He should... be at his limit now." After a long time, one of the top brass broke the silence.

"Yes, probably. The combat robots in the Core Ring are Level 4, suppressed by an entire two levels... the damage the combat robots deal to him increases to 120%, while his damage to them reduces to 80%!"

"Indeed, level suppression is crucial. But this candidate is already quite remarkable, breaking through the Ninth Ring at just Level 2."

"Has this candidate really only been awakened for one or two months? How did he train his Two-Handed Sword Combat Specialization to this level? It seems like he's at advanced Level 3, maybe even Level 4."

"Whatever the case, he shouldn't be able to pass the Core Ring. Even ignoring level suppression, just the attributes of the Level 4 Enhanced Elite are enough to crush him."

The other top brass nodded in agreement, having already seen Bai Pu's personal data: just a Level 2 Enhanced Elite. With such a level difference, victory is hardly conceivable.

In the field, after Bai Pu steps into the Core Ring, the hibernation pod opens slowly.

However, as the hibernation pod of the Core Area opens, a sudden burst of electric crackling sounds, and the lights inside the Core Ring dim.

The combat robot stepping out of the hibernation pod has noticeably dimmed lights in its eyes, and its originally fierce aura has diminished.

"Power blockade?"

"Meditation Specialization! This is a Spiritual Talent, possessing advanced Meditation Specialization's unique Spiritual Manipulation!"

The top brass were astonished; they never expected Bai Pu to be a Spiritual Talent.

"An excellent candidate for a caster, just why did he walk the path of a warrior?" A bigwig, an awakened one with a white beard and a felt hat, shook his head and sighed.

"The key is, he chose the Tank Profession, yet he could still awaken the ability of Spiritual Manipulation... How high must his Spiritual Talent be? His Spirit Attribute must have been close to 10 points even before awakening."

...

Silicon Valley Base, Virtual Dungeon, Core Ring.

[You've temporarily fused with the Bone Mage's combat gene fragment.]

[You've temporarily gained (5) points of Spirit; your Meditation Specialization temporarily rises to Advanced Level 3.]

[Based on your Meditation Specialization, you've temporarily awakened the ability of Spiritual Projection. You can exhibit abilities such as Mental Scan and Lightweight Object Photography using Spiritual Projection.]

Bai Pu pierced the alloy shield on the side of the hibernation pod with spirit power and pressed the button to interrupt the power supply.

As a result, the combat robot can only use its internal backup power source, while decreasing output power.

The specific effect is a 30% weakening of attributes! Bringing it down to the level of a Level 3 Enhanced Elite.

Bai Pu takes a deep breath, spending an additional 15 Life Source points, temporarily fusing with the Skeleton Warrior's combat gene fragment!

[You've temporarily fused with the Skeleton Warrior's combat gene fragment.]

[You've temporarily gained (6) points of Power; your Fighting Specialization temporarily rises to Advanced Level 3.]

Consecutive fusion of different combat gene fragments made Bai Pu's brain swell, feeling a nauseous urge to vomit. However, compared to the past when he sat in a wheelchair, his muscles atrophied all over his body, this nauseating feeling won't affect Bai Pu's combat.

The combat robot in front of him was a petite and exquisite female human form, still holding a thrusting sword, taking the agility route and stepping forward.

Clearly a mechanical body, yet its movements were very swift and agile.

Facing this thrust, Bai Pu does not dodge, directly swinging the great sword horizontally!

The combat robot stabs a shallow blood hole into Bai Pu's body with its thrusting sword. Its speed is swift, its metal foot lightly slides, as if equipped with a wheel, sliding to Bai Pu's side.

While avoiding Bai Pu's horizontal slash, it thrusts its sword again, hitting Bai Pu's waist and side.

Bai Pu utters no sound, rotating with inertia using the great sword, sweeping horizontally around.

The combat robot suddenly leaps, its foot stepping on Bai Pu's wide great sword as if springs were attached, jumping over Bai Pu's head and striking down in the air.

The difference in attributes comes second; the disparity in combat specialization is truly fatal!

Although the combat robot in the Core Ring had its attributes weakened by 30%, its formidable Level 4 combat specialization has no diminishing effect, forming a dual suppression of basic attributes and combat specialization on Bai Pu.

Bai Pu turns his head to avoid vital spots, the rapier stabbing into his shoulder blade. It feels as if he can sense the friction between the cold metal and his shoulder bone!

The intense pain assaults him, yet Bai Pu remains calm in expression. He raises his hand, violently gripping the mechanical arm holding the sword.

The combat robot tries to break free, sweeping its left fingertips toward Bai Pu's eyes. This attack forces enemies to defend themselves; most people will lean back to avoid it.

But Bai Pu doesn't move or dodge; he simply closes his eyes.

Slash!

Metal fingertips cut open the skin on the eye area, leaving three deep gashes on Bai Pu's right eye, causing blood to freely flow over half his face!

At the same time, Bai Pu tightly grips the combat robot's right hand, forcefully slamming downward!

Boom!

Dust spreads as the combat robot finally collapses from its refined form, falling into a sprawling pose on the ground. Bai Pu steps onto its spine and slashes down with the great sword.

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