Chapter 171: Chapter 170: Basic Archery Traits, See Through! (Please subscribe)
[Basic Archery: lv16 (52%), Traits: Strengthening the Body Level 16, Superhuman Arm Strength Level 16, Slow Fire Level 16, Mounted Archery Level 14, Rapid Fire Level 11, Simultaneous Fire Level 8]
[Detected that Basic Archery has reached the corresponding level, Experience Points consumption can be skipped, would you like to upgrade the Meteor Arrow Technique?]
Chen Fan was stunned for a moment, then he was overjoyed.
He remembered very clearly that the level of Basic Archery before this was Level 13.
In other words, this arrow directly upgraded his Basic Archery by three levels, and it was already more than halfway through Level 16 proficiency.
"Awesome!"
He sighed with emotion.
No wonder, with a bow that has a draw weight of ten thousand pounds, the speed was like riding a rocket.
Moreover, Basic Archery had reached the level to upgrade the Meteor Arrow Technique. What’s there to hesitate about? Of course, he chose to upgrade.
A faint warm current flowed through.
[Meteor Arrow Technique: Pinnacle of Attainments (cannot be upgraded), Traits: Aiming Level 6, Extraordinary Strength Level 5, Continuous Meteor Arrow Level 3]
Level 3 Continuous Meteor Arrow, once activated, could increase shooting speed by 70%, while the power consumption was slightly over 30%.
"An unexpected surprise."
Chen Fan thought to himself.
He took out another arrow and placed it on the string.
For someone with a strength of over three thousand, if he got serious, he could shoot three arrows in one second with this ten thousand pounds bow.
"Boom!"
Another loud bang.
The second arrow instantly pierced through the steel plate, the arrow tail buzzing.
Chen Fan looked at his skill bar,
And to his surprise, he discovered a new trait!
[Basic Archery: lv19 (12%), Traits: Strengthening the Body Level 19, Superhuman Arm Strength Level 19, Slow Fire Level 19, Mounted Archery Level 17, Rapid Fire Level 14, Simultaneous Fire Level 11, See Through Level 2]
"See Through?"
Chen Fan looked curiously.
[See Through: Each level upgrade increases the probability of discovering the opponent’s weak points by 30%]
"!"
Chen Fan took a deep breath immediately.
Goodness, isn’t this just about discovering the enemy’s weakness? A really powerful trait?
Of course, it only works when using Basic Archery. Luckily, with such a powerful bow, every arrow shot is straightforward and simple.
"Continue."
The third arrow.
"Pop!"
There was still a clear sound, and the one-meter-thick steel plate seemed like tofu in front of such a powerful arrow.
This time, Basic Archery was directly upgraded by two levels.
One arrow,
One arrow,
Another arrow,
Chen Fan was completely immersed in his own world.
Behind him, Sun Wei and others looked at each other in dismay.
If Chen Fan’s first arrow made them feel like they were in a dream, then the subsequent consecutive arrows clearly told them that this was no dream.
"Chairman, is the bow in his hand really one with a ten thousand pounds draw weight?"
Xu Jie’s voice was hoarse.
His face was pale, as if all the blood had been drained from it.
Beside him, Tu Yue and others all had faces as white as ghosts.
"Do you think the headquarters would be mistaken?" Sun Wei glanced at them calmly.
In an instant, several people were speechless.
Indeed, how could the headquarters make a mistake on such an important detail?
Moreover, isn’t it just a ten thousand pounds draw weight bow? How rare could it be?
So, this newcomer, a Dark Power martial artist, can draw a ten thousand pounds bow?
How did he manage to do that?
"Perhaps he really was born with divine strength."
Sun Wei sighed.
Honestly, if he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have believed what was happening.
But this event indeed occurred.
After about ten seconds, Chen Fan touched the quiver on his back and found no arrows.
He woke up as if from a dream.
Oh, the arrows were finished.
The skill bar showed that the level of Basic Archery had been raised to Level 26.
Although the proficiency growth rate was no longer what it used to be, gaining one or two levels per arrow was still possible with two or three arrows.
However, no new traits appeared, which was within his expectations.
[Basic Archery: lv26 (12%), Traits: Strengthening the Body Level 26, Superhuman Arm Strength Level 26, Slow Fire Level 26, Mounted Archery Level 24, Rapid Fire Level 21, Simultaneous Fire Level 18, See Through Level 9]
He turned and looked at Sun Wei and other people, smiling apologetically, "Sorry, Chairman, I got so absorbed that I forgot you were also here."
"No worries, no worries."
Sun Wei waved his hand with a smile, "I’ll have them bring more arrows for you right now."
"No need, Chairman, I can get them myself."
Mainly because ordinary staff might not be able to pull those arrows out from the steel plates.
The six people behind him watched as Chen Fan walked over, pulled out the arrows, and walked back.
"Um, Brother Chen Fan."
A voice sounded.
"Hmm? What’s up?"
Chen Fan looked at Xu Jie, smiling.
"Can I try shooting your bow?"
Xu Jie gritted his teeth.
Even though he knew that the headquarters wouldn’t be wrong, and Chairman Sun wouldn’t be wrong, he still found it hard to believe that a Dark Power martial artist could draw a ten thousand pounds bow.
Beside him, Gao Shan, the Zhao Brothers, and Fan Sui all showed interest.
Tu Yue smiled wryly.
She could see that her companions were all a bit unnatural with this newcomer’s performance and were insistent on trying the bow themselves to be convinced.
She didn’t have such thoughts.
Because Chairman Sun’s attitude already said it all.
Chen Fan thought for a moment and understood what they meant. He nodded, "Sure."
Xu Jie immediately let out a sigh of relief and stepped forward. As soon as he took the bow from Chen Fan, it suddenly sank.
"So heavy?"
He widened his eyes at Chen Fan.
"Over three thousand pounds, can it not be heavy?" Sun Wei remarked.
Gao Shan and others swallowed.
Goodness, the bow weighed over three thousand pounds?
They remembered that Chen Fan had been holding this bow from the moment he appeared until now for at least a quarter of an hour.
It seemed like he hadn’t let go once.
Of course, they could do the same, but the true test lay in the next demonstration.
"Thanks."
Xu Jie took the arrow from Chen Fan’s hand, imitating his posture, one foot forward, one foot back, placing the bow upright in front of him, and began to draw the bowstring.
Instantly, he felt a massive resistance from the bowstring. He gritted his teeth and slowly pulled the string. When drawn to a quarter, his face turned red like a monkey’s butt, and he began to shout.
A third!
He frantically exerted all his strength, but when the bowstring reached halfway, he could go no further.
Even using every ounce of his strength, even shouting hysterically, even trembling like a leaf, he couldn’t draw it anymore.
At this moment, a pair of steady, powerful hands grasped the bow and slowly returned the string to its original position.
"Thank you."
Xu Jie looked at Chen Fan, completely convinced.
He had exhausted all his strength and still failed to draw the bow.
And what about Chen Fan earlier?
He did it effortlessly.
Comparing their abilities, it was clear who was stronger.
"It’s nothing."
Chen Fan smiled at him and looked at the others, "Anyone else wants to try?"
The Zhao Brothers shrank back instinctively.
Saying Xu Jie was acting was impossible to believe.
So, if even he couldn’t do it, how could they succeed?
"I’ll go!"
Fan Sui mustered his courage and stepped forward.
Chen Fan handed the bow and arrows to him.
Moments later, Fan Sui’s face also turned red, but he couldn’t draw the bow even as far as Xu Jie did.
Seeing him about to give out, Chen Fan quickly held the bow and returned the string.
"Thank, thank you."
Fan Sui glanced at Chen Fan, his head hanging low as he walked back.
He wanted to try to make sure it was really a ten thousand pounds bow.
Now he believed it.
"Brother Chen Fan, let me try."
Gao Shan spoke up.
He wasn’t trying to verify the bow’s authenticity but rather challenge his own limits.
Chen Fan nodded and handed him the bow.
It had to be said, Gao Shan had the strength and was able to fully draw the bowstring.
Accompanied by a sonic boom,
The arrow sank deep into the steel plate.
"Huff, huff..."
Gao Shan panted heavily, his arms shaking uncontrollably.
"Uncle Gao, are you alright?" Chen Fan asked as he took back the longbow.
"I’m fine, I’m fine."
Gao Shan waved his hand with a wry smile, "No wonder it’s a ten thousand pounds bow, I was at my limit just drawing it once."
He looked at Chen Fan with respect and confusion, "Brother Chen Fan, are you really an Entry Force martial artist?"
Immediately after he spoke.
Everyone looked over.
Yes, Gao Shan’s strength was among the top Entry Force experts in Anshan City, comparable even to some Transforming Force martial artists in the trade association.
Yet, he struggled to draw the bow once.
Chen Fan, however, could keep drawing it over and over again. This level of strength was at least, Meridian Refining Realm, right?
"Uh, sorry," Gao Shan quickly said, "I didn’t say anything just now."
"Yes, we didn’t hear anything either," said Tu Yue and others.
After all, it was Chen Fan’s secret, whether they were strangers or acquaintances, it shouldn’t be pried into.
"It’s okay, it’s no big deal."
Chen Fan paused and said, "I am indeed an Entry Force martial artist, that’s correct because I don’t have True Qi inside me. However, I’m not a Ming Jin martial artist; I’m a Transforming Force martial artist."
"Trans... Transforming Force?"
"You’re a Transforming Force martial artist?"
Gao Shan and the others were awestruck, Sun Wei looked like he had seen a ghost.
"Sorry, Chairman. I hid my strength when I came yesterday," Chen Fan smiled at him, "Besides that, I’ve also practiced a few special martial arts, which allow me to greatly increase my physical strength in a short time by consuming power, so I can draw this bow."
"I see."
Everyone nodded.