77: A B-level expert can annihilate an enemy in a single move!

"Brother Han... Brother Han."

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong struggled to stand up, his voice weak but full of gratitude.

"You..."

As soon as he opened his mouth, his throat felt as if it had been slit by a sharp blade, causing him to cough violently.

Fortunately, what splattered from his mouth this time was no longer the shocking black blood from before, but normal crimson, indicating that his blood was no longer polluted.

Seeing this, Han Fei quickly gestured for him to rest, then his gaze fixed on the black monster not far away.

"What kind of monster is this, exactly?"

It was just standing there, doing nothing.

But Han Fei felt a very uncomfortable sensation.

This feeling was like a huge, filthy pile of dog feces suddenly appearing in a very clean house.

The dog feces stank to high heaven, flies buzzed around, making anyone in the room feel disgusted and uncomfortable from the bottom of their heart.

After Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong took out a few pills from his pocket and swallowed them, his pale face gradually regained some color, and his breathing became much steadier.

Then he stood up steadily, walked to Han Fei's side, and asked, "Brother Han, are you confident you can deal with it?"

Han Fei slowly shook his head.

The monster gave him a very dangerous feeling, making Han Fei dare not act rashly.

Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong frowned tightly, then took out his phone and said, "It seems we can only request an expert to handle it."

Just as Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong was about to make the call, a spine-chilling sound suddenly cut through the tense atmosphere.

"Clean—"

"-er—"

"-man—"

This sound came from the monster.

Its distorted way of speaking sounded like rough stone mercilessly scraping against glass, sharp and stiff.

The soldiers around them painfully covered their ears, their faces contorted, as if each syllable was chiseling holes in their eardrums.

Even with Han Fei's Physique, his eardrums throbbed faintly, as if an invisible saw was being pulled back and forth in his mind.

Among everyone present, only Kurotome, who had a doll's body, was unaffected.

"Clean—"

"-er—"

"-man—"

The monster uttered those unsettling three words again.

This time, the sound was even more piercing, like sharp needles trying to penetrate the psychological defenses of everyone present.

Realizing that the monster's target was Han Fei, Kurotome quickly grabbed Han Fei's hand and said, "I'll take you out of here!"

But Han Fei gently shook his head, "No rush."

He looked at the monster slowly approaching him, extended his right hand, and activated his Superpower.

He wanted to see how big the gap between him and this monster truly was.

Even if he couldn't win, Kurotome could take him away at any time.

As the Superpower activated, an invisible yet powerful suction instantly enveloped the monster.

Immediately, a large number of sounds rang in Han Fei's ears.

'Performance +332'

'pollution source +0.011'

'Performance +412'

'pollution source +0.017'

'Performance +377'

'pollution source +0.029'

... The monster, sensing Han Fei's Superpower, also slowly raised its right hand.

Then, a black trash can slowly emerged from its palm.

The next moment, a large amount of pure black garbage of various kinds surged out from the black trash can, and was then absorbed by Han Fei.

'Performance +1044'

'pollution source +0.47'

'Performance +1250'

'pollution source +0.81'

'Performance +1017'

'pollution source +0.29'

... Although the growth rate of performance and pollution source increased several times, Han Fei's physical exertion also increased exponentially.

After only a short while of clashing, he felt his physical strength draining away like a surging tide.

Han Fei couldn't help but start panting, sweat rolling down his forehead, dripping continuously from his chin.

After about two or three minutes of this.

Han Fei suddenly felt a warm sensation spreading in his nasal cavity, followed by a wet touch.

"You're bleeding from your nose."

Kurotome, standing beside him, had eyes full of worry, her tone anxious and low.

"It's still polluting the air!" Han Fei's face instantly turned ashen.

The discomfort in his lungs pricked him like needles, reminding him that each breath was inhaling more toxic mist, which was even more fatal than the physical exertion of the ability clash.

"Let me take you away."

Kurotome frowned tightly, her gaze moving over Han Fei's already reddening clothes.

Han Fei still shook his head, his movement imbued with stubbornness and defiance.

"I can still hold on."

After all, he had copied Black Tiger's Physique, so his resistance to air pollution was far superior to anyone else present except Kurotome.

Besides, he was enjoying the grinding right now.

In just a few minutes, he had already accumulated twenty to thirty pollution sources and tens of thousands of performance points.

pollution sources were hard to find, so now that there were so many, Han Fei naturally wanted to accumulate as many as possible, preparing for his future Rank promotion.

"If you can't hold on, remember to tell me," Kurotome emphasized.

Han Fei slowly nodded, then focused on controlling his Superpower, clashing with the monster.

On the other side, Second Lieutenant Yang Guodong led the City Guard away from the battlefield.

They knew that staying there would not only be unhelpful but also a burden.

All they could do now was retreat to a distance and call for help from an expert.

In the clash of Superpowers, time seemed to stretch, becoming slow and agonizing.

The blood flowing from Han Fei's nose had already turned from crimson to black, a warning of toxin accumulation deep within his body.

His face was as pale as paper, his breathing became extremely difficult, his chest heaved violently, as if each inhale was like walking on a sharp blade.

And the monster not far away showed no signs of fatigue.

It continued to make strange noises while approaching Han Fei, as if enjoying this one-sided game of torment.

"Clean—"

"-er—"

"-man—"

Looking at the monster approaching step by step, anxiety flickered in Kurotome's eyes.

"Can you still hold on?" Kurotome asked anxiously.

"I... I can... still..."

Han Fei's answer was intermittent, yet it carried an undeniable resilience.

At this moment, Han Fei's muscles were tense, and faint silver patterns flowed beneath his skin, a sign that he had entered his beast transformation state.

He mobilized every ounce of strength in his body, activated all his enhancement abilities, and engaged in a silent struggle with the toxin-filled air around him.

Han Fei, who had copied Black Tiger's experience, was very clear about his physical limits.

Although his body was on the verge of collapse, with his tenacious will, he could still hold on for at least another two or three minutes.

Two or three minutes would be enough for him to absorb another twenty to thirty pollution sources, and by then, he would have enough for his K4 promotion, which required one hundred pollution sources.

Just as Han Fei gritted his teeth, preparing to persevere to the end, a clear and majestic Phoenix cry suddenly echoed from above.

Almost simultaneously, a scorching sensation, as if burned, suddenly descended.

Han Fei felt the temperature above his head instantly soar by more than ten degrees, the intense heat making him instinctively squint his eyes.

Before he could react to what was happening, a dazzling rocket, at an unimaginable speed, accurately struck the monster not far away.

Then, a dull yet shocking explosion, a "poof," resonated, filling the surroundings with a scorched, destructive odor.

At the same time, the monster's entire body seemed to ignite, raging flames instantly devouring it, crackling sounds mixed in with the crimson fire.

In a few blinks of an eye, the monster turned to ashes, scattered by the wind.

It was then that Han Fei realized someone had taken action to deal with the monster.

He suddenly looked up, only to see a burly man standing proudly in mid-air.

The other person's upper body was exposed, his bronze skin gleaming with a metallic luster.

In his thick hands, he held a longbow radiating fierce flames, and beneath his feet was a Golden Crow Divine Bird, like a blazing sun.

From afar, he looked like a Heavenly God descending, majestic and inviolable!

After the monster was dealt with, this mysterious archer didn't linger for a moment, riding the Golden Crow away gracefully, leaving behind a trail of Golden Crow feathers gradually dissipating in the air.

"The Great Hero of the Third Squad."

A low and reverent voice came from the side, Kurotome's gaze following the receding figure, murmuring to herself.

"He... he is the legendary The Great Hero?" Han Fei exclaimed in surprise.

The name The Great Hero was already well-known to everyone in Tianhe City and even the surrounding dozen cities.

The Western Theater Command of Dragon Country had a total of five major military regions.

Each military region was divided into twelve districts.

Each district was guarded by a B-Rank Expert.

The Great Hero was the guardian of the Tianhe District.

He was also the supreme commander of the Tianhe District!

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Below is an introduction to the classification of experts by Rank: (F to C Rank)

F-Rank (Beast Rank):

In Superpowers like Dragon Country, the number of F-Rank Experts is not very large, roughly one in every thousand people.

In the eyes of ordinary people, F-Rank Experts are as fearsome as beasts in nature; their skin is incredibly tough, their muscle strength far exceeds normal human limits, and they can easily withstand all physical attacks encountered in daily environments. Even standard military-grade ammunition struggles to penetrate their enhanced defenses. F-Rank Experts also possess extraordinary speed, stamina, and reaction capabilities, rendering traditional combat strategies almost ineffective against them. To subdue such beings, highly trained and well-equipped special forces usually need to cooperate, utilizing tactical advantages and environmental factors for joint containment.

For special forces, while F-Rank Experts are tricky, defeating them is not extremely difficult. Special forces would employ multi-layered tactical coordination, such as using high-power laser weapons or plasma emitters, in hopes of breaking through their defenses; simultaneously, they would extensively use smoke grenades, flashbangs, and other equipment to disrupt vision and perception, gaining tactical positions and time for their team members. Furthermore, in complex terrains like urban ruins or forests, ambush tactics and trap emplacements would be used to slow down their movement and minimize the risk of direct engagement.

E-Rank (Ability User Rank):

The number of E-Rank Experts is ten times less than F-Rank, and even in the Dragon Country military, E-Rank Experts are rare.

Upon entering the E-Rank Domain, individuals mostly Awaken supernatural powers. These special abilities encompass a wide range of incredible phenomena such as telepathy, elemental manipulation, and energy release, making their combat methods far beyond traditional understanding. E-Rank Experts can effortlessly cause buildings to collapse, and their burst energy output can rival small explosive devices, posing a huge threat to urban infrastructure. Even if the military is equipped with heavy weaponry, it is difficult to gain the upper hand in a direct confrontation, often requiring special containment devices or environmental isolation to reduce damage.

In responding to E-Rank Experts, military operations would invest in the research and deployment of matching technologies, such as weapons with energy interference capabilities, force field devices capable of spatial lockdown, and equipment specifically designed to capture and restrict Superpowers. Strategically, they would adopt a flanking encirclement approach, gradually compressing their range of activity, while simultaneously using electronic interference and psychological tactics to weaken their will to fight. In some cases, biochemical equipment or special chemical agents would also be used to cause temporary failure or disorder in their abilities, thereby creating a brief combat window.

D-Rank (Disaster Rank):

The number of D-Rank Experts is even rarer; many ordinary people never see one in their lifetime.

Experts who reach the D-Rank level are essentially immune to traditional weapons; ordinary firearms and explosives are like toys in front of them, and even a direct hit from an armored tank can only cause negligible damage. Their defensive power reaches a terrifying level, enough to nullify any military strike not specifically designed. If unchecked, a D-Rank Expert has the ability to unilaterally destroy an entire first-tier city! Internationally, most countries need to cooperate with each other to counter D-Rank Experts.

When facing D-Rank Experts, national armies often need to act in concert, coordinating resources and technological support at multiple levels. Advanced equipment such as high-frequency vibration weapons, directed energy weapons, and railguns with high kinetic energy impact will become the primary reliance. At the same time, layered blockade and multi-layered defense Systems will be introduced to ensure that, in the worst-case scenario, their range of activity can still be effectively restricted, avoiding larger-scale destruction. International intelligence sharing and technological development cooperation also provide a solid backing for dealing with such threats.

C-Rank (Cataclysm Rank):

C-Rank Experts are extremely rare even globally; at least half of the countries worldwide do not have C-Rank Experts.

C-Rank Experts possess energy and destructive power comparable to miniature nuclear weapons; one full-power attack from them is enough to wipe out a large metropolis, turning a bustling area into ruins in an instant. For such beings, conventional thermal weapons like rocket launchers and missiles are completely ineffective, and it is necessary to consider using high-end technological equipment and unconventional means developed at a national or even international cooperative level.

The actions of C-Rank individuals often attract international attention, requiring comprehensive early warning Systems and emergency response plans to mitigate potential large-scale catastrophic consequences.

The threat level of C-Rank Experts makes them the highest priority threat target for major military organizations worldwide. For the detection and monitoring of such experts, satellite networks, high-efficiency radars, and artificial intelligence analysis Systems are used to ensure that their movements can be obtained at the first possible moment.

Tactically, drone swarms, supersonic missiles, and distributed strike platforms are employed to achieve the most effective containment through multi-layered, multi-angle chain offensives. Additionally, special suppression technologies targeting their powerful individual energy, such as energy absorption nets and antimatter barriers, will be deployed as a last resort when necessary, ensuring the threat is completely eliminated.