Chapter 58: The Turtle King Expanded

Yaming guessed that Chris had completed a random quest in the past few days and managed to obtain the Level B Crystal Card.

As for the reason why Yaming thought so, it was because he had also received a random mission two days ago.

[Within five days, get a crystal card from another contestant]

The moment he saw the mission, Yaming automatically gave up. Whether he would be able to meet other contestants within five days was a question, let alone win the crystal card… As for Chris, he was automatically ignored by Yaming at that time, and he originally thought that Chris, the guy who would cry like a ghost after being hit twice, had no chance of getting the crystal card.

However, Yaming miscalculated this time, ignoring Chris's father, the Earl, and sending a large number of experts to help him complete the task with a wave of his hand. Otherwise, how could an LV18 man kill an LV50 centipede barefoot?

But what happened was that when the connection with Linsha was cut off, Chris, the tool man, stood up and single-handedly faced a lot of thieves! I have to say that the turtle armor reward is truly terrifying. The lowest level among this group of bandits is LV20, but they can't beat Chris...

“Tek!”

Two more scythes were smashed, and the two thieves used all their magic power to kill Chris but were shocked again and again. On the other hand, Chris waved his hand lightly, and waves of water appeared from thin air, sending the two thieves flying so far away that they couldn't even see their bodies.

“Brothers… stop him! The Alliance Leader will be here soon!”

On this side, Echo shouted loudly as he held a magic sword with a fire attribute and shot fireballs at Chris! Thanks to Echo's LV40 magical power, the fireball was so large and round that the heat wave that shot out when it hit Chris made everyone around him suffocate! However, just like that fireball, hitting Chris was like scratching an itch.

Sure… As long as decent crystal cards were used, these people from other worlds were just as vulnerable as primitive people!

Standing there, Chris relished the feeling of having an impenetrable defense while being attacked! No matter how powerful the attack was, it couldn't leave a scratch on his armor! It was the first time in his life that Chris had wielded such formidable power!

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Without surprise, Chris was instantly enamored by this newfound strength! For a fleeting moment, a plan formed in his mind—to march straight to the imperial capital, storm the palace, and seize the princess!

After all, with such immense strength at his disposal, why not go and capture her, then deal with her at leisure? There's always a way to turn her into a puppet! By doing so, he might even achieve the feat of leveling up faster... and lay claim to the title of Strongest Newcomers!

Before entering the competition, Chris was just an ordinary, wealthy young man. But now, with this incredible power he had never experienced before, he was intoxicated, his entire being swelling with newfound vigor!

"Now... let's begin with you!"

Chris donned an invincible expression beneath his mask, then extended his hand and pressed the button on the magical engine.

[The delegation must be killed]

"Observe this technique: water explosion!"

In the blink of an eye, a multitude of water droplets emerged from the armor covering Chris's body, aligning themselves in front of him. With a sudden leap and a roundhouse kick, Chris expelled all the water droplets.

"Pop!" "Aaaaahhh!"

Seemingly innocuous, these water droplets erupted violently upon contact with the thieves' bodies! In an instant, the wilderness reverberated with the wails of the bandits as Chris's simple kick incapacitated over 20 of them! Even the swift brown-haired boy had one arm shattered by the water droplets. The once formidable bandit group now lay defeated...

"As expected from a Tier B crystal card who can strut through the Beginner Area..."

Witnessing the Green Turtle King's formidable display, even Yaming couldn't help but bite his tongue in amazement. He was currently at level 25, yet many of the bandits Chris had just dispatched were above level 30. In terms of sheer combat prowess, Yaming was no match for Chris.

Of course, this was under the assumption that they fought using their own strength alone. Little did Chris know, there was a parasite vying for the world's heroine and channeling her power for combat, right?

Meanwhile, Linsha's transformation continued. Strange purple patterns began to surface on her forehead and abdomen, her fair skin taking on a more supple texture. Even before she woke, Linsha exuded a mysterious allure... and an indescribable air of danger.

Naturally, Chris was oblivious to these developments. He had forgotten about Linsha for the moment, wholly engrossed in the power bestowed by the turtle armor! Chris shifted his attention to Echo.

"Next, it's your turn."

At that moment, Chris exuded an aura that seemed capable of meting out life or death sentences at his whim. He slowly lifted the sword in his hand, aiming the tip directly at Echo's chest.

It seemed like the end. What could Echo do now? Did he truly want to meet his end at the hands of a youngster whose actual strength was merely LV18? Clearly, he was relying solely on the armor's power.

Echo was momentarily paralyzed with fear, sweat pouring profusely from his brow. He had no strength left to resist Chris standing before him. Though reluctant, there was nothing he could do against Chris's might!

Just as Echo resigned himself to his fate, a black, luminescent magic array suddenly materialized in the distance! A robust man with a rugged visage and close-cropped hair emerged from it.

"Commander!"

Spotting the burly man, Echo's joy knew no bounds as he saw a potential savior. Yet, Yaming was surprised by the title Echo used for the leader.

Considering Echo's bandit group, he should address the leader as "boss" or "chief." So why did Echo use the term "commander"? Was there a significant organization within the game?

While Yaming pondered, Chris on the other side noticed something peculiar about the tall man's attire... He was also adorned in the same black armor as Chris!

This man was a contestant too! Moreover, given their proximity in the area, there was a strong chance he was the obnoxious contestant from before!

"Die!"

With a swift motion, Chris unleashed a powerful surge of water towards the tall man! Simultaneously, the man pressed a crystal card into the slot.

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