Chapter 910: All-Out Attack
"I know I shouldn't interfere with other people's duels. But if there's real danger... Front has already entered his state; as a warrior, he probably won't be able to hold back."
Kanzaki Kaori had known about Shokuhou Misaki for a long time, so she wasn't surprised by the voice that suddenly echoed in her mind, but she still couldn't help but explain.
"Please rest assured, Kanzaki-san. Please believe that I care more about Lin Wuming Senior's safety than anyone else."
Feeling the powerful and eager mental energy that intruded into her mind, Kanzaki Kaori gently shook her head, "Even if I wanted to act, you would stop me, wouldn't you?"
"You misunderstood, Kanzaki-san~ I won't do anything to you! Please be more confident, you are a Saint!"
Shokuhou Misaki tried hard to reassure the other party; she indeed had no intention of using any ability on Kanzaki Kaori other than "mental communication." However, this did not prevent her from using Kanzaki Kaori for some small experiments.
After all, Kanzaki Kaori was the only "Saint sample" she could find, and she was a very cooperative friendly unit.
How much effect "Mental Out" could have on a special existence like a Saint needed to be tested in practice to know for sure.
"Saints do have resistance to My esper ability. In their normal state, they are equivalent to people with very firm willpower, making it difficult to hypnotize and control them quickly. As for Front, it should be even more difficult. However, for just a few seconds, it shouldn't be hard to do."
With a clear idea, Shokuhou Misaki ended her conversation with Kanzaki Kaori and refocused her attention on Lin Wuming, continuing to observe Front through his perspective.
"Shokuhou."
Lin Wuming suddenly called out.
"I'm here, Lin Wuming Senior~"
"I think I can become a true Level 5, not by cheating with 'Bullet Time,' but by purely using 'Telekinetic User' ability, to advance to Level 5!"
"Because you just successfully advanced to Level 4?"
"Yes, although saying this might be a bit unfair to the former Kobayashi, his potential might indeed have only been Level 3 Great Ability User, so inheriting his legacy, I could only stop at Level 3 Great Ability User before."
Lin Wuming sighed, as for the Level 4 or even Level 5 at that time, just like now, they were essentially "imitated" by leveraging the boost of "Bullet Time."
And after "that incident," Lin Wuming was reborn, completely parting ways with Kobayashi. Now, his Nen is entirely Lin Wuming's own power.
Precisely because of this, he gained the potential to challenge Level 5; the breakthrough during the battle just now directly proved this point.
So now Lin Wuming is full of confidence in the future.
After the change in his mindset, Lin Wuming's attitude towards Front also changed.
"The fighting power of 'Human Peak' is a perfectly suitable opponent; and I can take the opportunity to explore the mysteries of magic and even Angel Power."
Lin Wuming does not seek to personally master magic or Angel Power, but at least he must find a way to deal with them.
"I don't mind Lin Wuming Senior doing experiments, but don't be careless, the opponent is Front after all!"
"I know. So I'm being very cautious now."
"Also~ give Our some chance to show off!"
Front attacked again. This time, the ice pillar in his hand was much thinner than before, but it was imbued with numerous spells, greatly increasing its overall strength and destructive power. As a weapon, it was more competent than his usual steel rod.
Lin Wuming's Mind Power Barrier shattered in response, and the ice pillar, instead of being deterred, grew stronger with each setback, continuously condensing the surrounding water vapor, becoming increasingly thick and sturdy.
This scene was counter-intuitive, but very magical.
"Lin Wuming Senior!"
"It's okay, don't worry!"
Lin Wuming fired a Mind Power Acceleration Cannon, severing the ice pillar in the middle.
By observing the flow of magic, Lin Wuming could discern the weakest point on this "enchanted equipment."
"Then..." Lin Wuming raised his hand and reached forward, "Since you've come, don't leave here!"
Lin Wuming's Nen spread out, weaving into an invisible large hand that grabbed Front.
Front snorted coldly and immediately exerted force to break free.
Lin Wuming's Nen hand couldn't even hold on for half a second, but that was already enough.
"Finally got you!"
Shokuhou Misaki cheered in her heart, pressing the remote control firmly, and at the same time, patting Misaka Mikoto in Front of her.
"Mental Out" activated, mental control... failed; switched to mental shock, success!
Front was frozen stiff.
Misaka Mikoto received the instruction, and the drones and robots, which had been preparing for a long time, unleashed their full firepower. A storm of steel and flames once again enveloped Front.
Lin Wuming had already taken the opportunity to retreat, and laid out layers of Mind Power Barrier in Front of him.
"You guys..."
This time, the girls attacked without any reservations.
Before the smoke from Misaka Mikoto's full-firepower coverage had dispersed, Shirai Kuroko had already rushed into the dust, appearing beside Front.
"Indeed, this enemy is unreasonably powerful; Onee-sama's bombardment seems to have little effect."
Upon close observation, Shirai Kuroko drew her conclusion. She hesitated for a moment, then fired the Acupuncture in her hand, but ultimately avoided vital points, instead embedding them into Front's legs, depriving him of his mobility.
Immediately following, Hu Feng Toumi's ribbon had already pierced in, aiming directly at Front's heart!
Facing this new round of carefully planned attacks from the girls, Front remained calm. He didn't even shift his gaze towards them by a single fraction.
Front kept his eyes fixed on Lin Wuming opposite him.
"Although those girls have indeed injured me, the true enemy is only one; besides that, nothing else matters!"
Front manipulated a water curtain to weaken the barrage's power, then relied on the Saint's formidable physique to block the bullets.
The damage was limited; after being blocked by dozens of layers of water curtains, even the most powerful projectiles could only cause limited blunt force damage to Front. With a Saint's physique, it couldn't be said to be completely painless, but it certainly couldn't break through his defenses.
He even used the pain in his body to forcibly break free from Shokuhou Misaki's "Mental Out"—by actively letting his head be hit by bullets, causing a brief concussion, making himself lose consciousness; then his combat instincts took over his body, and he continued to fight!
Shirai Kuroko's "Space Movement" could perhaps cause him fatal damage, but she ultimately chose to attack his legs.
Front took this round of Acupuncture head-on, then sacrificed his left hand to neutralize Hu Feng Toumi's assassination attempt.
At this point, the coordinated attack launched by Misaka Mikoto and the others was nullified one by one.
Front then swung a hand-blade, striking at the Spatial Ability User closest to him.
However, the familiar sensation returned, a feeling of layers upon layers shattering—Lin Wuming's Mind Power Barrier blocked his attack.
Seeing this, Shirai Kuroko immediately abandoned the idea of continuing to attack and activated Space Movement to leave the area.
