“Alright, friends! Today, I’ll be watching other Climbers with Mei Xiao Long Bao on VTuber Broadcast!”
-Clember training time, huh?
-But seriously, it’s packed with info…
-If you don’t watch the Leader’s Broadcast, you’re gonna die from ignorance.
-But, watching the Leader doesn’t exactly make you an expert.
-At least you won’t die not knowing anything.
-How the hell do you catch that cryptid, though?
-There are records of someone catching it.
-…? Really?
-Yeah, a Shooter used [Critical Hit] to take it down.
-“Hahaha!”
-Mei-chan should have used it too!!
-Our Mei-chan is a Karate master, not a Shooter!!
As always, the viewers’ energy was through the roof.
With lots of accumulated stats and plenty of 【Broadcast Points】 earned in faith, I thought I’d do all sorts of things and lifted up the newly laid dodo from Nanse to show it to the viewers.
I was hoping Nanse might lay a phoenix or something, but – of course, the Tower blocked such tricks, so it was impossible.
Still, dodos and other extinct birds could be resurrected, so I was getting plenty of love calls from universities and research labs.
-Oh, it’s so cute.
-It doesn’t look like a kiwi at all.
-Were you kissed? I’m jealous!
-(The fox con blushed red)
-Seriously, there’s no other VTuber Broadcast like this.
-Is today a Studio day too?
“Soon, Wakamou will also do a mentee training broadcast. You’ve all been saying Hajime Ichigo is weak, so he’s pissed off. Alchemist is a high-potential job, you know? Here, check this out.”
With a click of the mouse, Mei displayed a YouTube video on the broadcast screen.
It showed a foreign [Alchemist] in a stylish coat transforming a streetlight into a sword and hunting monsters.
Effortlessly utilizing the weapons they created on the spot, they formed obstacles by [Transmuting] the surroundings, turning the terrain to their advantage and freely manipulating it.
And not stopping there, they soared high by drinking a [Potion], running through the air.
Swiping a potion-imbued sword left behind a frozen trajectory, providing a dazzling spectacle to watch.
In an instant, they slammed a manhole cover down to lift it, transformed it into a gauntlet to protect their hand, combining it with a sword for striking.
Donned an armor-like suit from a wrecked car to absorb a monster’s attacks.
Pulled and used underground wires, just like what Ichigo did, to bind monsters.
Thrilling scenes where metal plates were thrown, instantly scaled up or crafted into weapons for hunting monsters!
“This is the strength of an Alchemist specializing in Transmutation!”
-Whoa, it’s like Fullmetal Alchemist, haha.
-It’s cool even without clapping for Transmutation.
-But it’s useful outside the Tower, wouldn’t it be tough inside?
-Lol, stop bringing us down with facts, haha.
-The clock tower golem was so cool.
-And that steel canine made from a car.
-Info) Summoner is better.
-Info) Being a Wizard means you don’t need to do this nonsense.
“Oh, really now.”
Alchemist is a non-combat class, specialized in production. Honestly, it’s closer to a support type not fit for combat. Ichigo should rather be praised for fighting well using a variety of potions and high agility.
Of course, those not Climbers wouldn’t know that.
It‘s true that Alchemist is considered a failure who couldn’t become a Wizard.
But in reality, Wizards often bow their heads to Alchemists.
Because, from Mana Potions to all combat-valuable potions, they are made by Alchemists, so nations and guilds scramble to nurture them.
Frankly, it’s just teasing.
Wizards don’t mess with Alchemists worried about the taboo. It’s almost a rule.
Naturally, Alchemists who don’t make potions but cling to combat are hard-pressed to reach higher potentials, being ignored or treated as eccentric.
“Because Ichigo’s potions are useful to us. Mana Potions and such. Climbers should treat Alchemists well, you know?”
Of course, given Ichigo’s poison specialization, side effects like insomnia, desire to sleep or cardiac arrest are minor issues, Wakamou drinks them just fine without any issue.
-To be fair, haha.
-What if the potion is poisoned, haha.
-Alchemists earn the most money among Climbers.
-Do potions used in hospitals look like playthings?
-After retiring, they could work in construction really, haha.
-Oh my, no need for a welder!!
-Even if you mock Ichigo, she can still touch Wakamou’s chest…
-Damn, let us mock a bit more.
-Think of it as jealousy and envy, okay?
-Huh… Why… are my eyes…?
Anyhow, feelings remain consistent.
“Right, let’s focus!”
Though I see other Climbers every day, I’ve hardly ever paid close attention.
Because…I might get jealous!!
But now, Wakamou Inarizushi’s 『Legendary Class』 is… Isn’t it a “cheat class”?
Having climbed up to the 39th floor collecting [Skills], Wakamou held his pride high enough to not kneel even in America!
“Then, let’s check out the Shooter~”
So, among the Climbers, Wakamou boldly clicked a channel filled with Shooters who had the most subscribers, sharing insights on class skills and tech progression for upcoming Climbers of the same class.
‘Did I check the wrong channel….’
As soon as it started, the overwhelming reality struck…!! The despairing disparity between Climber’s cultivated stats, acquired gear, and skills…!
Suddenly, the burgeoning confidence was entirely deflated.
“[This is the magnum revolver known as [Dragon’s Breath]. It changes the bullet into [Dragon’s Breath], causing powerful explosions and flames, continuously dealing burn damage to monsters. The gun itself has a fire attribute, enabling attribute stacking for damage with other attributes.]”
‘What’s that….’
The feeling of deprivation was immense… What’s attribute stacking…?
You’re able to use two attributes at once…?
“[For rapid-fire skills, I can shoot up to 12 consecutive shots at one time. Including passive skills and [Quickdraw], I can unload up to 48 bullets onto a monster in 0.2 seconds. Of course, this is for gunfighters using pistols. The concept is rapid suppressive fire. In such cases, don’t forget the [Agile Roll] skill for dodging.]”
Hearing advice to charge through and turn terrain into cover, after elevating skill levels enabling passing through thin walls, left Wakamou in disbelief.
Seeing a scarecrow shredding into pieces in a split second was shocking enough, yet the magical effect of a chain explosion involved by shooting 6 attributes at once rendered Wakamou speechless.
“[[Critical Hit] specializes in sniping. If you aim your shot, it can hit the target even at a maximum range of 7KM. Of course, it’s not suitable for tower climbing. Use [Tracking Shot] or [Targeting Shot] instead. The former immediately hits the mark, the latter ensures all subsequent shots during the duration land.]”
“????”
“[And the feature of the [Penetration] line is, it can pierce through obstacles to hit enemies. [Shooter] has many sight-based skills including heat detection, wall-phasing, and long-distance observation. There are several skills to grant bullet attributes. It’s possible to accelerate fired bullets again like [Hangfire], or delay for a fake-out. Curved bullets and resounding bullets like rubber bouncing are also possible. [Mach Shot], however, remains the [Shooter]’s ultimate move, causing severe internal disruptions on hitting.]”
“I’m stunned…..”
-Mei, you’re drooling.
-How will we handle this disparityㅠㅠㅠ
-This weapon is only capable of shooting.
-This is the true shooter originated, huh.
-But isn’t automatic gun kata cooler?
-Shooters even have auto-reload skills haha.
-Wow, grenades! Throwing skills!!
Aside from merely shooting guns, skills handling explosives like grenades, inexplicably a skill to throw ropes, and even one [Shooter] showed a summoned horse for riding.
Thought 『Legendary Class』 was supposed to be good?
With only a few skills mentally sweating trying hard emerged Wakamou as nothing but a fool.
Worn gear raised evasion, enhanced abilities and defensive attributes… necklaces and rings with enchants, while shoes employed with [Skills]….
I didn’t get it, at all…..
This the actual world Climbers live in?
Listening to advice on investing points left a gloomy feeling.
Over 80 types of bullets, some filled with [Magic] invoking magic or casting debuffs, even healing bullets to replenish the target – honestly, it was overwhelming with abundant variety.
Watching other Climbers’ items too, wasn’t it? Seeing those artifact grades was just frustrating.
Especially Dalki, you…
Feeling grim having Dalki branded by the tower, even with historical importance…
Dalki is just a damn foxy vixen being, isn’t she…!!!
Wakamou Inarizushi, however, is the Fox Deity──!!!
“Hehehe… Then next up! Let’s see Chinese martial art Climbers!!”
-Don’t cry Mei…don’t cry…
-Mei!! I don’t know your job but you are good enough!!!
-How does your profession even coexist with an Idol, haha.
-Wasn’t Wakamou’s profession the only one like that?? That’s what Kyoto Tower said.
-They’re both Idols in work, aren’t they?
-In my old days, it took relentless honing and mastering…damn….
-Mei : You need to put in the work. Climbers : *Clicks*
-Tower : Reset if you’re mad, haha.
-Wishing you a better profession next run, diving [Chat rule violation].
“Shutup!! I’m just saying as our Queen will be a future [Shooter]!!!”
-Haha long live the Fairy Tale Queen haha.
-Do you know the Magnum bullet grouping of our Queen?
-The real deal from America, haha.
-Being better than Wakamou was enough, right!!!
As the viewers started teasing, unable to resist, I played the next video while pretending to sob.
It was a channel of Climbers in the [Fighter] class using nunchucks.
Naturally, it was a channel known through information acquired from Liu Wei.
There were many cases where Climbers set up Youtube channels. It was natural to show their uniqueness.
Merely, it was incredibly rare for owners to create VTuber content. Unless it was a hobby.
None like Wakamou were risking their lives as VTuber Climbers.
“[Alright, this is the [Skill] to transform a nunchuck into a staff. From here, extending the weapon’s length is possible.]”
“?
What did you just say?
Applying to all weapons, they said, a staff can even be remade back to nunchucks.
The dizziness began to set in from exploiting only a [Rare Metal] into a staff being the edge explained by Wakamou.
“[And the most basic [Smash] following [Triple Hit]. By using nunchucks, you can strike 9 times simultaneously.]”
Directed at a punching bag, executing the skill multiplied nunchuck into 3 parts simultaneously thumping multiple directions tearing the bag apart.
“[Continuing to spinning defense skills parlaying into dance branches allows swift response to all direction attacks.]”
Wakamou, in contrast, heaps onto hilariously avoiding swarming baseballs while visually perceiving,
Yet, an eye-patched Climber ground 12 flying baseballs unerringly.
“[This is the most basic defense skill. Consuming Mana to perform skill can summon a tornado.]”
Their main skill displayed was whipping nunchuck summoned a whirlwind, shred a massive placed tree.
“[Moreover, nunchucks don’t hit or get tangled during. With mastery, they can pass through like here.]”
Bypassing the Climber, striking nunchucks stayed responsive offering agile, aesthetic maneuverability.
“……..”
Observing nunchucks dance by themselves in air felt trivializing, compared to franticly shaking avoiding head hits attempted by Wakamou.
Assistance bailed hopes skills naturally master artistry felt scratched, a sudden bitterness sealed his lips tightly.
-During my days…!! Fetching water from streams!! Splitting logs…!!
-Those reliant on tower-gifted skills aren’t masters…!!
-Mei looks dismayed haha “True martial arts” facing trample ㅠㅠ
-Although plentiful skills options are better, building grounds steadier though haha
-Indeed, without strong foundation, profundity only stumbles and unravels.
Not wishing to see more.
What is this….emptiness….??
Watching nunchucks skid and pound on their own, Wakamou couldn’t bear the sight and turned away from the screen averting gaze.
Resentful understanding at the countless demerits to the 『Idol(VTuber)』 skill yet unable to curse, only encapsulate dismay!!
“[Here, buff lines like reinforcement. Overlapping strike enhancement including strengthening buffs increase power. Though attack skills are fine, I recommend passives for frontliners like us.]”
-See that, Mei-chan. No need for despondence ㅇㅇ…
-Real masters don’t obsess over [Active Skills] they say.
-Just maxing out passives, rely on stats, and crush any opponent.
-The King of Authority actually did that haha.
-While Wakamou dismisses things, Mei feels a bit different?
-Disciplining to master, amidst easier climbing makes the sense of deprivation understandable.
-Mei-chan might envy different Climbers.
-But seeing the monsters in the tower, maybe they don’t envy them.
-Haha you bastard haha.
“Let’s stop watching… This is depressing….”
Truly downtrodden with a pout, munching on fries. Sipping the coke heartening compliments about cuteness placated an initially wary Meia.
Things never voiced while Wakamou appeared which felt baffling.
Then touring fan cafe, checking fan art…. Oddly, numerous ones drew Mare Pirate in foolish looks, boozing or even sleeping on the street. Sections from parody comics were abundant featuring her…
Seemingly matched ratio was Asuka’s dedications drawn of Wakamou lined in similar measure 5:5 equally.
In such a woeful sight, the laconic Wakamou silently swallowing regret.
Yet in contexts like Shorts, fan videos─and frequently singing, Ichigo stood supreme even overcoming some of Asuka’s effort.
Honestly, Asuka having to always stream 24/7 just singing requests of any sort nearly submitted the cafe to chaos, needing separate boards. But since she’s non-human it’s not fair to include them as contenders.
“Hmm~ Even Ichigo’s song requests and clips are prolific~”
If this much, considering a third original song it’s plausible given the financials.
The second one featured Ichigo wielding guns liberating Seoul with monsters, a fiery rock soundtrack accompanying the flashy music video─which genre next?
Skipped a usual cycle admittedly.
With Wakamou & Mei off-pitch mumbling at their audience unsure between songs or drunken mumbles, Ichigo led idol VTuber about unchallenged.
Conquering the 40th floor quickly is paramount to not miss the climbing schedule in America.
Really, busy too busy.
Also, coordinating collaboration for Wakamou Corporation required as well. Asuka’s skill enhancement needed overview.
Using accumulated stats to expand in [My Worlds] architecture needed revisiting as well.
‘But what’s up with [Price of Faith] classified as [Job-exclusive Skill 【Broadcast Points】] yet consuming stats..?’
Had it allowed Wakamou to invest stats, effectively endless power would be unlocked exchanging with [Faith], a nonsensical system…
‘Why not more abundant…’
Any surplus stat felt nothing but a white elephant.
Certainly, skills worth offering, considering, Wakamou’s held skills demanded excessive Mana consumption.
Even [Wizard] class Mare Pirate hardly dared attempting to cast several.
‘…..[Kuzunoha-style Curse] exists though….pondering if it could be taught to an [Alchemist]?’
If presumed feasible, reflecting seems tower skill balancing is deftly conducted.
‘Supposing with such suggestions tower does confer Climber-transmittable skills.’
Emotional stability slowly unraveled spiraling now.
‘Speculating, blessing believers aid nothing mounted in tower climbing? Cultivating followers hits the Mana cap. The opportunity trivializes….?’
At this point, this Climbers had such contemplations electing buff skills enhancing fellow VTubers.
If Wakamou’s antics etched into books scholars study, perhaps most would marvel he’s pretty certifiably insane?’
“The anticipated 40th floor! Let’s go!!”
Lo! Having conquered around half the 100-floor tower… Fuelled by seeing different Climbers’ skills and items, harboring a resolve to clear the 100th floor, vowing to quit tower climbing gnashed in Wakamou’s mind.
Ding ding!!
[Astounding Achievements!! Worthy to summon [Heroic Spirit]!!]
[Cannot exit until subdued!!]
[Climbing in Incheon Tower 40th-floor World]
-[Ascension of [Fox Deity] Mei Xiao Long Bao] raises difficulty level!
-Overcome [Heroic Spirit] in combat!
-Defeat [Hulingjing’s Soul Jiangshi]
[Platinum Achievement Criteria]
-Defeat [Hulingjing’s Soul Jiangshi] (0/1)
“《[Hubei Province Tower] challenges the [Idol] to martial prove. Display your martial skills.》”
“…What?”
-We’re at Incheon Tower though.
-What in the hell, haha
-Did they export the tower overseas???
-Wow, this is ridiculius, damn.
-What the hell is [Heroic Spirit]??
-No idea, damn.
-Why’s it unknown?
-They died meeting them, concealed or no prior occurrence.
-Oh, I see!
-It’s something crap again, huh!!!!
Time deciding his move, Wakamou immediately began assessing the situation.
Amongst an impressively set high bamboo forest, a waterfall cascaded beside Wakamou where above an old ragged garb clad Jiangshi meditated.
Quietly sitting engaged, the Jiangshi opened eyes, brilliance shone unfurling from their vision.
Suffice it, this foe felt distinctly different from all prior encounters, the broadcast chat reflected witnessing Wakamou’s stream.
With nail-biting precision when entering their sight, Collector’s timely arrival of chat took place.
-The boss I met at the top of the [Heroic Spirit] tower…
…They didn’t specify which floor it was.
Now in front of Wakamou, there was talk about the owner of the top floor appearing on the 40th floor, which was unthinkable.
Of course, each tower has different floors, so it could have been a boss from a lower floor.
‘Hulingjing… Hulingjing… What is that…!!’
Without time to search, a Jiangshi landed right in front of Wakamou, offering a fist-salute greeting by clapping fists and palms together—Mei Xiao Long Bao did the same and nodded to greet back.
[All [Active Skills] are sealed by the [Martial Spirit] of the Jiangshi!]
[All [Items] are sealed by the [Honorable Duel] of the Jiangshi!]
‘Damn…!’
-What the hell, damn lol
-Really? Is this for real???
-Was watching the broadcast a damn foreshadowing!!!
-Isn’t this going to be the death of me???
In a desperate attempt, she tried using [Idol’s Flame], but neither the [VTuber Assets] responded nor anything else.
The Jiangshi gestured for her to fight with sheer martial arts.
Realizing she had to rely solely on [Idol’s Body] and despite attempting to grab the nunchucks, she frowned upon realizing she couldn’t use them.
Zoom─!
In the end, her only answer was to fight head-on.
With boldness, Mei Xiao Long Bao charged forward, attacking first with her fist.
And shortly after, Mei’s head swiveled rapidly as she pivoted.
With nimble footwork, she swooped in, tracing a complex trajectory like a snake striking swiftly.
Taking a direct hit from a chopping hand strike, soon after a bizarre, almost rhythmic gymnastic quality whip-like movement infused with tension struck Mei’s chest.
A peculiar technique exhibiting proximity-based martial arts as if they were long-range skills.
Despite taking hits, feeling no pain, Mei fearlessly pressed in, but as she retreated, relentless flurries rained down without respite.
Wasn’t it known as 방장격원(放長擊遠)?
Maintaining long distances and never giving up control as from mid-range─from positions seemingly out of reach, attacks landed, and from reachable distances, attack adjustments literally kept Mei at bay.
Unlike Wakamou Inarizushi who learned martial arts from anime or movies, it seemed like the movements of someone who truly trained all their life displaying mastery!
Ensnared by the dizzying display of flailing arms, Mei was entrapped.
Because of her reliance on sight, Mei couldn’t determine the true and false stances, taking hits.
More perceptible to eye follow-through makes it harder to grasp.
The moment she comprehended, her body responded instantly, but it was merely bait and deception designed to prompt counterattacks.
Once Mei, fighting against phantoms and thin air, couldn’t take it anymore and executed a spinning kick, creating a massive opening.
The Jiangshi, closing the gap instantly with ghost-like footwork, twisting mid-air at the same running speed, hit Mei with his back.
‘This is Iron Mountain!’
BAM!!
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With an explosive sound that even getting hit by a truck wouldn’t compare, Mei spun a full circle in mid-air and landed gasping for breath.
Externally, she appeared unscathed, and viewers didn’t catch on to the disadvantage.
‘All vital points!’
The Jiangshi’s precision striking was targeting blood points.
It was something Wakamou could identify after studying for Mei’s concept.
──Thus, she grasped the upper hand.
An overseas master specially prepared by Incheon Tower.
Claiming to be a kung fu master, Mei Xiao Long Bao saw it as a gift to make a striking video…. so all she could do was oblige.
It made sense; had the Incheon Tower informed such pressure point attacks included, there was no reason to use techniques on Wakamou that only worked on [Climbers with internal organs].
Hup─!!
This time, the Jiangshi closed in first.
Stepping firmly while Wakamou’s eyes sought to predict the Jiangshi’s evasive movements, he vanished out of sight before swooping in with a thrusting fist!
The scenery flickered and changed quickly; with a full-body pounding sensation, mana began rapidly draining.
Standing in front, keeping her chest forward and waist straight, half-bending her knees, Mei retaliated towards the Jiangshi unleashing an ultra-fast flurry like a barrage of machine gun strikes.
Not bothering to block, Mei struck back while being pummeled!!
However, as the circling hands entwined, complicating each move, Mei’s hands were misaligned, bumping and vaulting over her head.
Then, with a powerful sound cutting the air, the machine-gun-like flurry ensued!!
-Wow, isn’t this Wing Chun???
-Go!! This ain’t Wing Chun; this is Eight Trigrams Palm!!
-Faster than a professional boxer’s jab, damn…
-Looks like she has eight hands, is this legit???
-What kind of machine-gun sound comes from the attack, lol….
Exhibiting a physique that needed no breath, displaying an attack as if shadows multiplied into dozens by the swift Jiangshi.
Although Mei attempted to lift her foot for a kick, the Jiangshi stalled her knee by simply tapping it.
If she tried moving her arms, he’d hit the shoulder. If she tried retreating, he’d step on her instep to halt her movements.
Trying to look back, he’d hit her jaw, diverting her gaze, forcibly sustaining with a blow from the palm, and exploiting that moment to hit the abdomen with rapid-fire punches like pile bunker.
Buzz─
The dirt floor couldn’t withstand, being pushed back, causing Moura to recoil backward for the first time; Mei Xiao Long Bao was horrified.
Despite geographical instability, how fast and rapid were the pummels and attacks that the shock resonated through the earth and caused it to tremble.
“Hoo hoo─hoo woop!! Oraaat!!!”
Ultimately, assuming a taekwondo stance, Mei Xiao Long Bao, not a kung fu master, but revealing Wakamou’s prowess as a taekwondo master, aimed for the ribs with a kick as she threw a punch.
However, did they call it 흘사환사(吃啥還啥)?
The Jiangshi dodging the punch and kick as it glanced, sweeping the ground with a foot, drew a semicircle.
Mei, sensing attempted maneuvers, leapt up, launching repeated airborne kicks─
The moment Mei’s mana-powered kick contacted the back of the hand and put in strength.
Perfect harmony of body parts, intertwining motions and balanced stance unraveled as a form of 신법(身法) disrupted Mei’s center, rendering the attack futile.
Unrolling over twenty kicks before hitting the ground, their switch target routines kept Mei’s lower body fixed and only the upper body in motion, always drawing circles.
Even the moving foot trajectories carried circles, the whirling hands carried circles, and those overlapping circles marked the Jiangshi’s body movements as circles.
Ensuring the flow of body and mana were never severed. A meticulously trained skill that discerns Mei’s attack intent as if seeing through her assaults.
Even altering her projected gestures, controlling the direction of the force-infused energy(勁力), despite kicking upward, Mei staggered with a twist and landed exposing her back to the Jiangshi.
“Ha…!”
Realizing the moment she regained consciousness, already ensnared in a scene, she executed an Iron Mountain technique without looking.
Yet, using the sole of a foot to lightly prod her knee, causing her to stumble, and stamping heavily on Mei’s head.
Quickly rolling to the side, dodging the Jiangshi’s merciless advances, Mei grabbed onto a bamboo pole, rising and kicked the Jiangshi’s chin.
However, it didn’t inflict significant damage either.
Mei hopped along the bamboo like a monkey, achieving maximum distance.
Hand and feet made no noise, and mysterious, intangible movement displayed reaction as swift as flowing water, akin to nonexistent mirages, reflecting the opponent’s martial art realm at too distant a height.
Even with perceptible tendencies, preemptively intervened, fast advanced hits misplaced, scattered–struck at an unfathomable level.
‘Chin, temple, eyes, philtrum, solar plexus, crown, heart, groin, knees, wrists….’
Each targeted area inclusively aimed for incapacitation or fatal blows. With over 200 hits received, it began to make sense.
‘Considering viewer responses and the collector’s explanation, the opponent is a Taiji expert’
In simple terms, an expert in soft yielding skills. Additionally….for someone who’s read even a bit of martial arts novels, they’d know what the so-called “Wudang’s Taiji” martial art specialized in.
‘Isn’t it counter-specialized’
Similarly to borrowing force and redirecting it; like techniques meant to subdue with minor force against strong force, skillfully harnessing reverse throw abilities.
Had Wakamou unleashed “500,000 horsepower” full-strength fist strikes, the opponent would know! Masterful dazzling reflection! Resulting in Wakamou exploding in reverse.
─Having no end to meekness, however much wielded, never exhausting, while intense forces were finite and wear out, said the Taiji artist…
“So, it’s a master of the gentle overcoming the strong….”
-What’s overcoming the strong?
-Similar to water being the weakest yet navigating into flowing areas unimpeded.
-The soft conquers the strong, that’s it.
-It means it’s a terrible match for Mei who favors assertive direct martial arts!!
-Ah! I saw this in a wuxia webtoon!
-Oh, man…..
Taking merely 3 steps, Jiangshi chased Wakamou, who retreated 9m away.
Not just unleashed with force, but conveying rotation as if a spring compressed suddenly releasing.
Injecting force into hand gestures with 탄경(彈勁) tension, Wakamou ground his teeth.
In essence, taekwondo and karate closely resembled straight lines.
To shatter the rotation created by opponents, there’s nothing else but pressing harder with greater strength.
Yet, the opponent mastered parrying strong pressures and countering; they specialized in it.
A truly one-sided double advantage!!
As much as I’d like to dash out, but what if my [Skill] reflects against such counters?
“[허령경(虛靈勁)─!]”
Rattling off relentless attacks, parrying, alleying, and reposting.
All assaults nullifying as Wakamou, driven to despair, swung his limbs more fiercely and quickly when complete imbalance exposed a brief window for the hand to strike.
Upon the colliding fist against Wakamou’s, or rather Mei’s chest made a loud ‘thump!’, a drum sound resonated internally, as if echoing from within, heard deep in the eardrums.
Meanwhile, behind Mei Xiao Long Bao, a bamboo stem erupted shattered, splitting apart.
-Explosion…!!
-Gyaaaah!!!
-Isn’t this death? Isn’t it death????
-Ew, I can’t watch this!!
An indelible red handprint emblazoned on her chest.
A decisive blow sealed within Jiangshi’s invisible killing strike!!
Witnessing numerous bamboo lines collapsed behind her shocked the worshippers to silence.
“……..Martial arts, are indeed easier to understand as a disciple.”
However, with mana seeping uncontrolled from her eyes and mouth, Mei grinned wickedly, lightly shaking her body.
Inhaling and exhaling “Mana.”
When extending mana towards the Jiangshi’s hand, smoke arose, burning its arm.
Following soon, Mei Xiao Long Bao’s shadow began expanding.
Her legs revealed stockings unraveling and flapping, sleeves heavily folded, and the skirt she wore undone, buttons popping off.
“Sexy Guilty!”
Flashy winks and practiced sexy poses from magazines!!
The lady Sammiho, clad in a cheongsam, displaying smooth bare skin, smile curving like a crescent moon.
Bare shoulders displayed under raised arms, revealing as much skin as Aoi Asuka!!
Even the shadows of sleeves, skirt, stockings─were all part of the arm!!
Sharply protruding, pointed shadows launched towards the Jiangshi rushing forward.
Though moving limbs swiftly while dealing with the Jiangshi was fast, the shadow emerging from the ground seized both legs, thereby pulling it down.
However skilled, with lower body trapped in earth, what hope remains?
Wham─!!
Mei charging in at immense speed kicked with all her might at the Jiangshi’s head, sending the body hurtling before it abruptly halted at a distance.
Swathed in Mei’s shadow tangles, blending sleeves, swirling together binding even arms─while the Jiangshi attempted escaping by spreading [Mana] but.
Wakamou exhibited unparalleled poise when squelching climbers with [Mana].
Boom!!
Hoisted high into the sky, then came crashing down against the earth.
Rumbleeeee──!!
Like sweeping away a bamboo grove, clawing the ground with centripetal force swiftly, fiercely, sharply, and powerfully.
Crash!!
Pinning the Jiangshi into an overhanging cliff with cascading waters, then drew it back again.
Faster and faster, even faster─
Graceful as a ballerina, Mei Xiao Long Bao found joy in rotation, settling [200,000 horsepower] into leg motions.
Raising her knees high in a demonstrative fashion, she lifted energetically prominent leg then planted decisive power in kicking aiming to pierce its center like executing a reflex kill.
“Ten Roundhouse Kicks─!!”
Finishing with essential footwork suitable for a Chinese martial art instead of Taekwondo!!
Bound within shadows, no longer overpowered Wakamou’s corporeal form which the Jiangshi never escaped before surrendering to Mei’s awful fate—a conclusively terrifying end with head impaled through Mei’s leg.
“A well-versed master is indeed powerless if their arms and legs are tied up!! Kyaaahahahahahahah─!!!”
Excited, as if excessive dopamine rose through combat, Mei Xiao Long Bao laughed heartily, shaking the head stuck on her foot and casting it off.
Becoming cold sober late into a look of embarrassment, feeling she erred, Mei glanced at the chat.
-“True colors”
-Battered, starting to awaken huh? Emerging?
-“Now, do you need my power?”
-Mei Xiao Long Bao seemed to stir inner Dalki a bit.
-Thanks so much for the cheongsam!!!!
-Gasp gasp gasp gasp, those thighs and underarms are legendary, lol!
-The well-tempered strength of a martial artist? Amazing… Shall we commence in earnest then?
-Both lightning and shadows, supposedly formidable…..
-Maxim of ultimate violence in another direction…
‘Adjusting voice to this? My laughter sounds Kya-hahahahat…’
Wanted to laugh Aha-hahahat!! but grew rather twisted.
‘Honestly, monsters meant for conventional [Climbers] is fortunate.’
Contrary to heavy comfort among past monsters fought, thoughts prevailed.
Constantly demanding weak point assaults, internal destruction.
Certainly, against other climbers, life-governing mastery would result in insufficient lives.
Too bad opponents stood on fantastical realms’ conceptualized beasts…
‘Thanks for the great video material!’
With Namaco, and Wakamo, rather Mei Xiao Long Bao stretching, acknowledging the tower.
[Incheon’s Tower has met Platinum conditions on the 40th floor, opening to all humanity!!]
[Rewards will be increased due to Platinum conquest]
[Additional 10 points of ability are awarded to the climber]
[An area ‘Wakamou Inarizushi 1st Floor’ added to the Republic of Korea’s Incheon 100th Floor tower!]
[This floor consolidates all zones, including 1-40 floors into a new environment comprising 1,170㎢]
[Wishing luck to the future ascension of climber [Huxian Mei Xiao Long Bao]!]
Wakamou Inarizushi 1st Floor expanded tremendously. Surely the manager must be shrieking with joy wondering about it.
Come to think of it, Mei’s name wasn’t being added down the 1st floor at all….changing the climber names in transition….
‘Now, about this reward…?’
Thus, anticipating good fortune over peculiar circumstances, expectations rose.
Rightly so, as difficulty increased, the tower tended to provide reliable(?) rewards indeed.
[Choose 3 rewards]
[Plum Blossom Sword Art(梅花劍法)]
-Swordcraft unfolds in plum blossom petal shapes.
-Quick adaptation for capturing territories
-Instill [Plum] effect using mana.
[Seimei Style Magic]
-Includes Onmyouji Seimei’s magic arts.
-[Ghostly] line specialized
[Companion Buff]
-Believer Recovery Speed+50%.
[Companion Buff]
-Believer Mana Recovery Speed+50%.
[Gain Blessing]
-Believer Stamina Restoration (小)
[Gain Blessing]
-Believer Mana Recovery (小)
[Companion Skill]
-[Soothing Wrath]
While casting, the earthquake subsides.
Requires continuous dancing while consuming mana.
‘….Three??’
Observing led to instant thought freeze.
The first two among choices… could I really utilize these? Reviewing confirmed lack of attributes making it impossible.
Then, evidently, even from Kyoto Tower selecting swordcraft meant no use? Damn….
Faced with plenty of choices, allowing the selection of three.
But checking each proved, bench as mere chicken ribs.
Lastly, having this alone would grant my place as truly revered god in Japan.
So should I take it for asserting stature over Fox Deity to dispel Dalki remarks…?
[Skills [Plum Blossom Sword Art(梅花劍法)],[Seimei Style Magic],[Companion Skill][Soothing Wrath] acquired!]
‘Hmm~ Good’
Next VTuber broadcast, proposed to nurture the Hajime Ichigo theme.
Gleaming eyed Mei Xiao Long Bao chuckled insidiously.
‘Remember if [Tower Entry] works externally?’
Now finished, a lingering afterthought arose.
Would external Wakamou be unaffected by skill’s impact?
‘Must utilize this part well… Uh, headache-inducing’
So much to do… Truly, a lot to accomplish!!
But more than anything, VTuber broadcasts take precedence!!
“Hey everyone, let’s head into continued round immediately!! Planning [Hell Diver 2] viewer participation broadcasting!”
Considering broadcasts to halt while heading to America, it demanded more dedication when given time.
An anticipated outcome, though. Since there’s no way to exploit cheat codes in the game.
Following forth, becoming a laughing stock before viewers, Mei Xiao Long Bao, with her uncanny gun skills revealed.
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