697: If you could hurt me...

Chapter 697: If You Can Hurt Me...

"All instruments are operating normally!"

"Ready!"

"Data can be recorded at any time!"

Behind the scenes, in several observation rooms, a large number of researchers were already preparing.

And there were many hidden cameras, high-definition filming the situation in the field from a distance.

All of this was within Maple Leaf's perception, but Maple Leaf didn't care.

None of this mattered to her.

Besides, what use is observing me? Strength is everything!

Valkyrie! Kid!

"Make your move," Maple Leaf said to Yan Yan opposite her.

Her tone was calm, her expression natural, but there was a sense of superiority, even the demeanor of a "teacher guiding a disciple."

These simple three words made Yan Yan's face flush.

"My fists and feet have no eyes; please forgive me if I injure you," Yan Yan said to Maple Leaf, taking a deep breath and restraining himself, mainly because he didn't know Maple Leaf's true strength.

"Don't worry, if you can hurt me, then you're this," Maple Leaf said to Yan Yan, giving him a thumbs up. She had just learned this from Chen Mu; he said it was a way to praise someone.

Chen Mu's world felt similar to this one, so the meaning of such gestures should be similar.

Besides, giving a thumbs up indeed means praise, so there shouldn't be any mistake.

...Yan Yan took a deep breath, his expression hardening. He stopped thinking so much and directly placed his hand on his waist.

"Flame Armor!" Yan Yan shouted, and a metal belt suddenly appeared at his waist. It looked quite large, with an energy slot and a "display screen"?

Then, the "display screen" lit up, and a strange power was released. Immediately after, Yan Yan was enveloped in a suit of armor.

The armor consisted of a red base with silver patterns.

The helmet was full-face, and the protective glass on the face had a flame-like pattern.

Maple Leaf felt that the opponent's strength had undergone an earth-shattering change.

Before transforming, the opponent's strength was at most level 1 combat power.

But after transforming, his strength skyrocketed, at least... hmm... level 3? Or even level 4.

Maple Leaf's estimation of the opponent's strength was not very accurate, mainly due to the difference between systems and actual power. She certainly couldn't estimate it perfectly accurately.

It could only be a rough range.

The lowest was level 3, and the highest was level 4; it wouldn't be any higher.

"Flaming Dragon Attack!" Yan Yan's slightly "metallic" voice came from inside the helmet. Then, his belt lit up, and a rectangular card was "projected" in front of him. The card flew back towards him.

And he was also charging forward, hitting the card perfectly.

Then, flames ignited on his body, and he suddenly flew up, kicking towards Maple Leaf. The flames transformed into a roaring fire dragon.

...Maple Leaf was speechless at the sight.

It was pretty cool, but it was too flashy!

And the wind-up was so long!

If someone from the group were here, he would have died a hundred times over.

And the intention of this attack was simply too obvious!

Not to mention the skill itself, Maple Leaf, as a Valkyrie, already stood at the pinnacle of "skill."

But the opponent's technique was too crude!

And the way he used energy was truly rough.

Skill doesn't just mean combat techniques; it also includes power generation, technique, and the application and operation of energy, all of which are considered a type of skill.

For example, the martial arts Maple Leaf comprehended herself are also symbols of her skill.

Bursting Punch and Courage Anthem are examples of this.

Of course, the ultimate move Divine Martial Sky Opening was a customized martial art, but it was tailor-made, and even now, she has mastered it completely, making it her own.

How could it not be an extension of her own skill?

Hmm? Not dodging? What is she trying to do? Yan Yan looked at Maple Leaf, who was still standing in place, and was slightly surprised.

He subconsciously held back some of his strength.

But it was too late; he couldn't hold back too much, still retaining sixty to seventy percent of his power.

Bang!

Maple Leaf simply raised a hand and steadily blocked Yan Yan's flying kick.

The scorching flames couldn't harm Maple Leaf in the slightest. They seemed to engulf her, but in reality, they were blocked by a layer of energy on her body. Let alone hurting her, not even a single hair fell off.

!!! Yan Yan's eyes widened as he watched Maple Leaf easily block his kick with one hand.

Is this even human? If it is, I'll eat my words!

Yan Yan was completely stunned. He quickly kicked out with his other foot.

Maple Leaf blocked with a backhand, and Yan Yan bounced back from the force.

With just a simple contact, Yan Yan was already sweating profusely.

The opponent wasn't flashy at all, didn't even make any movements, let alone special effects.

However, Yan Yan felt immense pressure.

Just Maple Leaf standing there made him feel an enormous sense of oppression.

Commonly known as: just by looking at her stance, you know she's terrifyingly strong!

Everyone observing around them was dumbfounded.

Especially Yan Feng and Feng Xiao, as good friends and teammates, they knew Yan Yan's strength very well.

However, Maple Leaf's performance was even more outrageous!

Someone with such strength... coming to this world, is it a blessing or a curse?

"Do you have any other moves? Just use them, don't hold back, and don't worry about hurting me," Maple Leaf said calmly to Yan Yan, "I told you from the beginning, if you can hurt me, I'll give your world a cultivation method. Hmm, one that can make even ordinary people as strong as me!"

Maple Leaf looked beautiful, but now she was like a demon, her words filled with endless temptation.

The breathing of the people observing around them grew heavier.

A cultivation method that could make ordinary people as terrifying as Maple Leaf?

Even if it only had one-tenth of the effect, no, even if it only gave one-tenth of Yan Yan's strength, that would be enough!

How many people are there in the entire Great Xia!

Just imagine equipping all the armies with it!

What demons and monsters, there would be no need for extraordinary individuals at all.

Of course, that doesn't mean abandoning them. Instead, these extraordinary individuals could be gathered, all high-end forces integrated, and specialized operations could be carried out.

Instead of how it is now, where they are scattered everywhere, even needing emergency deployments, rushing to destinations by fighter jets.

But often, it's too late, there's no way! Sometimes, if there are no extraordinary individuals in the place where something happens, or if the extraordinary individuals are defeated... it's too urgent.

How could they possibly make it in time!

So, upon hearing Maple Leaf's words, who wouldn't be confused!

Gulp... Let alone the official personnel.

Yan Yan and his companions were also hyped up.

Feng Xiao and Yan Feng couldn't help but look at Yan Yan: "It's up to you, Yan Yan!"

"Just... just need to hurt you? Even a small injury counts?" Yan Yan asked, looking at Maple Leaf.

"Yes," Maple Leaf nodded slightly.

"You're not just messing with us, are you?" Yan Yan couldn't help but ask an extra question; such a good thing had simply appeared out of nowhere.