Chapter 67 - Preliminary auditions of KOF

[ Vorpal spike ] (Level 1)

Gain an additional attack range of 1 meter, and the next three normal attacks will shoot energy spikes, causing 0-22(+30% magic strength)(+1% target's maximum health [ +0.1% per stack of feast effect ] magic damage to enemies in front of it).

Reduces the target's movement speed by 0-30% based on the target's resistance. Lasts for 0-1.5 seconds. (The speed reduction effect will continue to decrease)

These energy spikes could increase their coverage area after the feast stack has reached a certain level.

In the game, this was the big bug's core skill for online combat.

Its damage calculation was very complicated. It had a base damage of 22 points and a 30% bonus based on the user's spell strength.

However, the most important thing was the magic damage and the effect of that 1% of the target's maximum health points.

This effect could also be enhanced by the big move [ feast ]. Assuming that Li Rui had 1000 stack of [ feast ]'s effect and the enemy had 1000 health points, then in theory, the maximum damage of this skill would be 22+(15 x 30%)+(1000 x [ 1+0.1 x 1000 ] %)

A total of 1036.5 points of magic damage!

With one punch, even a race with high magic resistance like Luo Li would suffer serious injuries!

Just as Li Rui was fantasizing about the ten thousand stack of feasts that he could kill anyone who stood in his way, the system suddenly poured cold water on him.

System: [ ( Vorpal spike ) is a damage effect based on the target's maximum health. The principle is that the energy in the target's body is detonated by the power of the void. It will be reduced by the target's energy control and energy rank resistance.]

System: [ if it's one rank higher than the host, the effect of the damage will be greatly reduced. If it's two ranks higher, it will be almost impossible to disturb the energy balance in the opponent's body, and can only cause basic damage. ]

Li Rui's smile froze on his face.

As expected, the system had to follow the basic laws! 

All skill effects had to be supported by the rules of reality, unlike designers in games who patted their heads and wrote code.

However, it was still effective against those of the same level, so he didn't lose out this time.

Li Rui comforted himself in his heart.

System: [ Even if the target is of the same energy level, if the target's control ability is extremely strong and can maintain the balance of the energy in his body, suppressing and eliminating the void power that invades his body, then he can also not be damaged by the maximum health points. ]

The system immediately added another stab.

Li Rui held his chin and was a little depressed.

"but in actual combat, it's very difficult to suppress the strange energy in your body to maintain balance while fighting with others, right? "

After pondering for a moment, Li Rui unwillingly asked.

"It's indeed very difficult. I'll have to spend a large amount of mental force, but it's not impossible."

He understood!

When using [ Vorpal spike ], he had to put enough pressure on the enemy. He couldn't let the enemy have enough time to suppress the void energy.

Li Rui quickly designed his future tactics.

Once he hit the opponent's face, the attack had to be like a tsunami, wave after wave, never giving the opponent a chance to breathe.

And with [ Vorpal spike ], Li Rui's journey to gain points was even easier.

If the opponent didn't have any special abilities, he would basically just charge into their face with [ bone plating ] and trade injury for injury, punching them in the face with three punches.

Based on his current double resistance and HP, in addition to the damage reduction from [ bone plating ], the opponent's counterattack was like scratching an itch.

Other than a few vital spots, he didn't even have to bother to Dodge.

This created a terrifying illusion that his power had exceeded the limits of a normal extraordinary high school student!

You beat them up for a long time, and they didn't react at all. You died instantly after they punched you. How could you play?

As a result, there was a rumor that many coaches from schools had jointly submitted a petition, asking the officials to conduct a detailed examination of him to see if he had used a secret technique to hide his energy level.

While Li Rui was harvesting experience and digesting his own accumulation, Wang Lei called him.

"The King of Fighters 'preliminary auditions will begin tomorrow night. You should adjust your state and try to fight two matches in one night. That way, you'll have enough time to recover and rest."

"Haha, brother Lei, don't worry. I can take on ten of them! "

Li Rui waved his fist and laughed out loud.

"Don't be too full of yourself, kid. Although the real experts all have invitation letters and don't need to participate in the auditions, there are many hidden Dragons and crouching Tigers among the people. Who knows, some hidden sect's successor might come out to gain experience. Don't fail miserably in an easy task."

"I know. I'll surrender immediately when I encounter someone I can't beat. I won't joke around with myself."

"Alright, the address and contestant pass are in your hands. See you tomorrow night! "

"See you tomorrow night!"

After hanging up the phone, Li Rui closed his eyes and let out a long breath.

When he opened his eyes again, his pupils, which were as dark as the universe, were filled with excitement.

The school's competition was to bully noobs, and collecting garbage was basically not considered a fight. The King of Fighters fighting competition was his first true challenge!

What kind of enemy would he encounter?

Mercenaries? Killer? A pair of red flower sticks? A martial artist?

Thinking of the information provided by Wang Lei, he couldn't help but feel excited and looked forward to the game tomorrow night.

However, after a moment, he calmed his emotions and sat down cross-legged, focusing on cultivating.

There was still a large amount of Mana that had not been digested. He will try to digested it a little more tonight!

As he immersed his mind into cultivating the [ chaotic origin tribulation ], time passed in a flash, and the next day arrived.

After finishing his work and replenishing his food, he arranged little Wei's homework and food. Li Rui put on the [ hidden man's mask ] and went straight to the high-speed rail station.

The king of fighters had more than a dozen audition locations in China. The Yangtze River Delta was one of the most economically developed areas, and the closest audition location was in Lushan.

He changed his face several times along the way. Finally, a fierce-looking middle-aged man with strong muscles appeared in front of Wang Lei.

"Brother Lei, I'm here!"

Wang Lei smiled and greeted him. He stared at Li Rui and his mouth twitched.

Damn it, if he wasn't a Scout or psychic extraordinary, he wouldn't even be able to recognize him!

He raised his fist to him in silence, and Li Rui smiled and touched his fist.

However, the moment the fist touched, a magnificent and mysterious energy exploded in Li Rui's body, forming a trace of resonance with the same energy in Wang Lei's body.

Wang Lei nodded and confirmed Li Rui's identity. He put his arm around Li Rui's shoulder and began to tell him what to take note of.

"The preliminary auditions are randomly assigned, and your opponent can only be determined an hour before the competition. I have basic information in my database, but don't believe this too much. Those who dare to come to The King of Fighters are not easy to deal with. The information that is deliberately leaked may be a trap."

"Okay, I'll be careful."

Li Rui nodded seriously.

"I'll hold the line for you from below the stage later. Don't force yourself when you meet an enemy you can't defeat! "

Wang Lei patted Li Rui's shoulder and said in a serious tone.

"Alright, thank you, brother Lei."