Chapter 18: Activation of the Upgrade Mode

Chapter 20: Activation of the Upgrade Mode

With the enormous gorilla-like man impervious to regular combat, Zhang Fan faced a critical moment. His rage triggered the upgrade mode – an unexpected boon. Without hesitation, he spent 500 game points to upgrade.

Instantly, a warm current surged through Zhang Fan's body, endowing him with immense strength. His attributes had evolved, elevating him to a Mid-Level Divine Servant.

Name: Zhang Fan

Race: Human

Rank: Mid-Level Divine Servant

Innate Attributes: Infinite Upgrade, Infinite Contract

Skills: Enhanced Firepower, Deathly Silence

Equipment: Night Vision Goggles with Silencer and Thermal Scope

Game Points: [Undisclosed]

With newfound power coursing through his veins, Zhang Fan felt invincible, even against the gorilla-like adversary.

As the brute lunged at Zhang Fan with a monstrous fist, Little Tear cried out in alarm. But Zhang Fan, smirking coldly, met the attack with his seemingly frail fist, charged with incredible force. Their fists collided, and surprisingly, Zhang Fan held his ground, even pushing back the giant.

Little Ai gasped in awe at Zhang Fan's prowess, and Little Tong, rising from her fall, gazed at Zhang Fan with admiration. He was her chosen one, and she had not been mistaken.

Despite his dominant strength, Zhang Fan remained cautious, searching for the giant's weakness. He knew that a protracted battle would be disadvantageous.

Opting against lethal force, Zhang Fan identified an opportunity. As the giant swung another punch, he dodged and seized the man's arm, snapping it with a powerful twist. The agonizing snap caused the giant to collapse in pain.

Seizing the moment, Zhang Fan delivered a controlled chop to the giant's neck, incapacitating but not killing him. His restraint in the heat of battle only heightened the sisters' admiration for him.

"Mission accomplished, let's retreat!" With Little Ai deploying smoke bombs, the group made their escape amidst the ensuing chaos. The dense smoke disoriented Seto's guards, aiding their stealthy exit. Meanwhile, Officer Junfu and his team stormed the mansion, attracted by the smoke.

Their mission was a resounding success. Seto was apprehended, and the precious paintings, including "La Traviata," were confiscated. A small victory celebration ensued that evening.

Later, in his room, Zhang Fan delved into the mysteries of his Infinite Upgrade talent. He discovered two modes of leveling up: The first, akin to RPGs, involved gaining experience through defeating enemies. The second, more extravagant, allowed for limitless level-ups in exchange for game points. However, even as a Mid-Level Divine Servant, further advancement required an astronomical amount of points.

Unlike ordinary players, who had to train arduously for growth, Zhang Fan possessed an extraordinary ability to advance effortlessly. Little Tear, for example, had no such luxury and dedicated herself to rigorous daily training. Zhang Fan appreciated the value of steady progression and resolved to familiarize himself with his current abilities before considering further upgrades.