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Chapter 745 - 745 391 Return Fighter (4000)_2

Chapter 745: 391 Return Fighter (4000)_2 Chapter 745: 391 Return Fighter (4000)_2 Note that the body of a veteran fighter is not in question here.

Rather, it’s about reaching the combat strength of a veteran fighter solely by means of the flesh!

The two concepts are completely different.

At the fighter level, all fighters boast Qi that is significantly superior to their physical bodies. Even the ultimate fighters’ flesh is probably on par with Casio’s current state, or even weaker. How did Casio manage to corner Ghost Knife alongside Feng Liusi and Sheng Feinan? It was his physical endurance and resilience, although his destructive capabilities came in handy too.

“Finally, I have recovered most of my strength…”

Casio slowly placed his right hand on his stout chest, and the echoing sound of his joints resonated through his body. His height had shrunk a bit, from 1.89 meters to 1.85 meters. His physique no longer resembled a hulking giant, but an optimally strong figure. This did not denote a decline in strength, quite the contrary, it signified his power’s concentration. The defensive and endurance abilities of this physique had greatly improved.

“The ultimate fighter’s Qi and a veteran fighter’s flesh.”

“Such power…it should be enough…”

Casio had learned about the Dark Hunt Organization through Hebu. He knew that even among the organization, ultimate fighters were rare.

Officially known were only the Holy Light Hunter and the Black Mechanism Chief.

Whether there were any hidden ones was unclear.

Furthermore, the Black Mechanism Chief’s strength was ambiguous. He had reached the strength of an ultimate fighter twenty years ago, as a Holy Light Hunter. Whether he progressed or regressed within the past twenty years remained a mystery.

Half an hour later, after a brief wash and a change of clothes, Casio decided to head to the Dark Hunt Organization’s headquarters to claim the resources awarded upon handing in his honor badge. Although he was confident enough to have a full meal at the source of the Holy Spring, he would never pass up the resources available in front of him.

It is always beneficial to have a few more Platinum Stigmata on the back of your hand, as a precaution.

Having donned his hunter attire, he applied for departure from the sanatorium. The nurse gave Casio a longer glance but recorded his leaving without saying anything.

When he walked out of the sanatorium’s gate, Casio was a bit surprised that no one was watching him covertly. It turned out that the royal representative, Lion Soss had been assassinated, and the two Shadow Hunter candidates also fell under suspicion. The three forces probably did not have the time to monitor him recently.

He made his way straight towards the Dark Hunt Organization’s headquarters.

About ten minutes later, he entered the headquarters and located the house allocated to Bloody Axe Herbert by the Hunters Association. It was situated in the southeast corner of the association.

He knocked gently on the door and waited for a moment on the grassland in front of the house.

With a creak, the door was opened.

A face appeared, seeming surprised when its owner recognized Casio. Moments later, Hebu opened the door wider and welcomed Casio in.

“You’re recovered so quickly?”

“Yes, those were just minor injuries, nothing more.”

“Your incident caused quite a stir. But the Dark Gold level hunter supported by the royal family, Soss, has been ambushed. An assassin of the Shadow Hunter level cut off his entire left arm, almost killing him…”

“I’ve heard about it.”

“Did you come back to the organization’s headquarters to claim resources?”

“Yes.”

“So… you have intentions to compete with those three for the position of Shadow Hunter?”

As Casio and Herbert walked towards a house, their conversation carried on. Suddenly, Herbert paused and looked at Casio. He could faintly feel that Casio’s aura had become more restrained and profound, displaying an unspoken sense of power.

“Indeed,” Casio said, making eye contact with Herbert. He had long since stopped caring about maintaining his Bai Kui persona and temperament. After all, Casio was never an actor. All Herbert needed to know was that Casio was not a creature of darkness, and joining the Dark Hunt Organization did not stem from malicious intent towards other hunters.

The Dark Hunt Organization welcomed powerful transcendent beings from the civilian populace, and the masters of the Secret Martial Arts World were no exception. What Casio needed to demonstrate now was the identity of a master of the Secret Martial Arts World, a sort of typecasting for Herbert’s sake.

Herbert remained silent for a brief moment, his expression returning to normal as he earnestly said, “Wanting to compete for the position of Shadow Hunter isn’t just about having a slot and the strength alone, you’ll also need the support of powerful backers. Soss has the royal family, Solomon has the council, and Claire has the Chief Inspector. Let me introduce you to some old acquaintances. They rushed from the Dark Hunt Branch to the headquarters because of your situation, preparing to cause quite a ruckus at the Hunters Association. They are currently upstairs in my house…”

Five minutes later, on the second floor of the house, in a living room bathed in sunlight.

Four or five elderly men and women, as well as a young face, were sizing each other up.

“Let me introduce you. This one is the person in charge of the Fal County Branch. Butcher Krogg, he used to be the number one Shadow Hunter,” Herbert said, pointing at an old man with a burly figure in a gray coat, sitting at the far left. His hair was white and disheveled, and his facial features were rough. Although he seemed quite old, his physique displayed no signs of frailty, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s.

“And this one, the person in charge of the Lorente County branch. Warblade Kames, he used to be the fourth Shadow Hunter.” To the right of Krogg, a spry old man was sipping tea, looking to be in his sixties. He was missing both his left ear and arm, his sleeve sagging hollowly. In his right eye, there was a sort of blackness, as if the eyeball were crawling with numerous pebbles.

“This one is the person in charge of the Ford County branch. Iron-face Jim, the former fifth Shadow Hunter.” In the center of the room, a man in his forties or fifties sat quietly. He was adorned in a neat black suit with its joints impeccably tailored and wore a wide-brimmed hat. A gray mask covered his face.

“Finally, this one, the instructor of the Fal County branch. Wind Whispering Eileen, who once competed with me for the position of Shadow Hunter and failed. So you can say we’re old rivals…”

A hint of nostalgia was present in Herbert’s voice as he said these words.

At the far right sat an old woman in a floral dress with her white hair neatly tied into a ponytail. Judging from her facial features, she must have been quite beautiful when she was younger. She quietly watched Herbert, seeming displeased at the content of his previous introductions about this old rival of hers.

Casio glanced at everyone present, feeling their respective strengths. Both Butcher Krogg and Iron-face Jim possess auras comparable to dark gold level hunters. Warblade Kames and Wind Whispering Eileen barely made dark gold level. Their power had long waned from their prime, further hampered by injuries and disasters. It was admirable that they still managed to maintain such strength.

Of course, the strength of these old hunters wasn’t the key point, but rather their prestige within the Hunters Association. Some dark gold level hunters in the current ranks were their disciples, and even Shadow Hunters had received their kindness.

If these old hunters were to unite, although they would still be the weakest faction, they would qualify to participate in the competition.

For Casio as he was now, this would be a momentous boost.

Furthermore, he had an idea. These old hunters had been ravaged by age, injury, and disaster, causing their abilities to seriously decline. If Casio could solve this problem for them, he might just amass a considerable power.

Casio’s goal was to become a Holy Light Hunter, but the Holy Light Hunter and Shadow Hunter were not in a superior-subordinate relationship, and the Shadow Hunters had a lot of freedom. He needed a force that would obey his command to control the entire Hunters Association and prepare for the collapse of the Hong Li Empire.

Casio wanted to attempt a collision between the Hunters Association and the Door Organization of this era. He would see what the organization backing the Door had to offer!

Would Xiadu show up during the collapse of the Hong Li Empire?

As his thoughts turned, Casio slowly averted his gaze.

The old hunters around him were studying him as well. Seeing that Casio didn’t appear timid, they secretly nodded in approval. These former Shadow Hunters had heavy killing intention and aura. Facing them without flinching demonstrated Casio’s strong willpower and potential.

On the sofa, the burly Butcher Krogg suddenly spoke up.

“Impressive lad, your aura is refined and restrained. I can’t even see through to your strength level, you’re certainly beyond the black copper level. We all here are your master’s friends, so feel free to let loose. Show us your true strength…