Chapter 125: Stirring Up Trouble

However, there’s something unsatisfactory. Whether it’s electric power or fire energy, both require a charging process depending on the target and time. For instance, these ordinary rats don’t need charging.

Additionally, the mental strain is considerable. Theoretically, it can lock onto any target within a kilometer, and combined with Sonic Detection, it’s nearly invincible.

But the consumption is substantial.

Moreover, fire has a drawback—its flight speed is slow. Yang Bo thinks he could easily dodge within a hundred meters.

When it comes to speed, light and Electric Power are still the fastest.

Sound waves can have their energy boosted to either increase or decrease speed, which Yang Bo is satisfied with.

Another issue is that fire, light, and electricity are all too flashy. Once you release them, you immediately become a beacon.

On the contrary, sound waves are very discreet.

Yang Bo snapped his fingers.

Poof! A rat’s head exploded within a crack five hundred meters away.

Yang Bo had used energy enhancement this time. A charge had already been gathered in his fingers when he snapped.

“In a lawful society, you use sonic attacks.”

“On this planet… it’s better to have a few identities.” Initially, Yang Bo thought about using lightning in one hand, fire in the other, and light from his mouth, attacking anyone he didn’t like.

But in practice, that strategy isn’t suitable. Manifesting only one attribute at a time is better for hiding his identity.

Yang Bo has also mastered some Gravity Mastery. With a wave of his hand, a stone from the ground floated up, then shot out the next second.

Thud! A sound echoed from afar.

First, Yang Bo applied anti-gravity to the stone, making it float.

Second, he applied upward gravity to pull the stone higher.

Third, in the final launching step, a strong gravity field was applied in front and anti-gravity behind, pulling the stone forward at great speed.

“Not bad,” Yang Bo nodded, satisfied with his gravity usage so far.

In addition, there’s good news: Yang Bo can now fly. Yes, after mastering gravity, he can soar through the air like Superman.

As for turning into a bird—yes, Yang Bo has done that, but it only changes his appearance. Without flight capabilities, he ends up stumbling around awkwardly.

Besides, flying as a bird is slower than using anti-gravity in human form. The downside is that it consumes a lot of energy.

“Here come the weaklings.” Suddenly hearing some movement, Yang Bo grinned.

Two Mutants appeared, both in Energy Suits and holding weapons, looking a bit hesitant.

“Boss, can we go back now?”

“No way. The patrol isn’t over yet. If the King finds out, he’ll beat us.”

“Boss, the Captain and the others were attacked by beasts.”

“Don’t believe their nonsense. They probably tried to rob someone and got beaten themselves.” Mutants often rob one another as long as no one gets killed. The leaders of their Tribes usually turn a blind eye to such small conflicts.

Of course, unless your Tribe is strong enough to completely swallow up the other, open conflict would only invite others to take advantage. For example, the Tiger-Faced King doesn’t provoke the neighbors unless he’s certain he can devour their entire Tribe.

In short, this Underground World operates with a ‘survival of the fittest’ mentality, though there’s a slight semblance of order.

“Boss, I’m not so sure about that.” The two were patrolling their territory to prevent other Tribes from sneaking in, since you never know where treasures, like Energy Stones, might be hidden. A collapsed cliff could suddenly reveal a fortune.

“Who’s there?!” The lead Mutant suddenly spotted someone completely covered in an Energy Suit and immediately raised his Energy Weapon, shouting.

“Robbery!” The person said just two words.

That person was, of course, Yang Bo. He had discovered that although this Underground World had no clear borders, each Tribe had patrols.

Yang Bo also noticed that conflicts between patrolling Mutants often erupted. But they rarely killed each other, and after robbing someone of their Energy Suit and Weapon, they’d send them back almost naked.

At first, Yang Bo was surprised by this. After witnessing it a few times, he understood.

The two Mutants didn’t respond and immediately activated their suits.

Energy Suits normally don’t contain any energy. They rely on the energy within the wearer’s body.

As their suits charged, a faint glow began to appear.

Charge!

Yang Bo had also developed his own strategy. In this confined space, the Charge ability was almost unbeatable.

The two patrolling Mutants watched as Yang Bo stomped the ground, launching himself forward with lightning speed.

One of the Mutants managed to dodge, but the other was too slow and was sent flying by Yang Bo’s Charge.

The first Mutant didn’t hesitate, immediately swinging his weapon toward Yang Bo.

Yang Bo swung his own Energy Weapon, and in the confined underground cave, the clashing of their weapons sent dazzling sparks flying, accompanied by sharp, cracking noises. That was the sound of their energy clashing.

Yang Bo didn’t use his superpowers. Instead, he fought directly with his Energy Weapon.

At first, Yang Bo needed his powers to win fights. Now, he could keep up with the Mutants’ combat pace.

The Mutants fought at a lightning-fast pace. Their weapons, combined with their agile moves, made each strike lethal.

With his right hand, Yang Bo blocked the Mutant’s attacks with his weapon, while his left hand quietly gathered electric power.

Some Mutants also have superpowers. One of them almost overloaded Yang Bo’s Energy Suit in a previous encounter.

Sparks flew chaotically. Someone who didn’t know better might think an electrical wire had short-circuited nearby.

“Boss!” The Mutant that Yang Bo had sent flying finally stood up, visibly dazed.

In the next second, Yang Bo stomped the ground again, launching himself toward the dazed Mutant.

Energy flared from both their suits, producing a colorful explosion of light.

However, Yang Bo’s energy was stronger, completely overpowering the other’s, causing his suit’s light to flicker out. The unlucky Mutant was sent slamming into the wall and passed out.

The simplest and most brutal way Super Soldiers fight is by colliding. It’s a direct contest of energy strength. The weaker party’s energy gets dispersed, leaving them unconscious—or worse… well, let’s just say you’d need a cleaner.

Seeing this, the other Mutant immediately turned to flee. Fighting to the death wasn’t in their code. Preserving their lives was always the first priority.

Yang Bo wouldn’t let him escape. With a cold hum, he activated his anti-gravity ability.

In a flash, he was in front of the fleeing Mutant.

The Mutant, however, was fierce, swinging his Energy Weapon at Yang Bo the moment he got close.

And so, the cracking noises of battle echoed once again in the Underground World.