Dragon ball:cosmic fighter group one-piece

The Absorption Qigong Technique from the world of "Number One Under Heaven" was vastly different from the qigong practices found in other martial arts worlds.

In most martial arts realms, techniques that absorbed energy could usually only draw out a person's internal force. But in this world, Zhu Ignore's Great Absorption Technique could do far more. Not only could it absorb someone's internal strength—it could also take their entire martial arts technique.

Even more terrifying, once he absorbed the opponent's martial arts, he instantly gained all the mastery that person had cultivated. He didn't need to start from scratch or comprehend anything on his own. He could inherit their entire realm of understanding as if it were his own.

It was a truly broken skill.

The only known exception was the King Kong Indestructible Technique, which seemed immune to absorption. Every other form of martial arts and internal energy? Fair game.

Zhu had taken advantage of this terrifying power to absorb the martial arts and inner strength of countless experts. Although he couldn't master the King Kong Indestructible Technique, he had everything else.

All the internal energy he'd accumulated added up to thousands of years' worth—an absurd and monstrous accumulation. With mastery of nearly every known martial art and such a vast reservoir of power, Zhu had become a martial titan, completely beyond the scope of the world's strongest.

He was a true monster.

If only he wasn't occasionally distracted by emotional matters like love, perhaps his ambitions would've already been fully realized.

Yet for all that strength, in No. 17's eyes, he was merely interesting.

What piqued No. 17's curiosity wasn't Zhu's overwhelming energy but the fact that he could animate a stone statue into a living, flying dragon.

"That's fascinating," No. 17 said casually, his arms crossed. "You actually brought a stone statue to life? I have to admit, that's a pretty cool ability."

He stood there, calm and relaxed, not showing the slightest hint of fear or tension. It was as if Zhu's display of power hadn't made the slightest impression on him.

To Zhu, that was intolerable.

The man who prided himself as invincible—who believed he had surpassed every martial artist in the world—was now being treated like a circus act.

The humiliation burned in his chest.

"You arrogant brat! Let's see if you can still act smug after this!" Zhu roared.

He raised his hands, and the massive dragon statue he'd summoned roared through the sky and swooped down toward No. 17.

The pressure from its presence alone was enough to paralyze normal martial artists. The dragon's sheer size and the powerful internal energy pulsing from it made it an overwhelming force. Even without touching the ground, its spiritual pressure caused the earth to tremble.

But No. 17 didn't move.

He didn't even flinch.

The dragon opened its maw wide and lunged to bite him.

No. 17 casually raised one arm, letting the dragon bite down. The creature's stone teeth clamped onto his sleeve, holding him in place. But his expression didn't change.

Then, with his other hand, No. 17 clenched his fist and punched the dragon's head.

BOOM!!

The result was instant and catastrophic.

The giant stone head shattered with a deafening explosion. The cracks extended from its skull down its neck and across its body, spreading like lightning.

Moments later, the entire dragon statue exploded into thousands of pieces, scattering rubble across the ground.

And No. 17?

He stood there unharmed. The only visible damage was the torn edge of his sleeve where the dragon had bitten down.

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"Unbelievable!"

Cheng Zhifei's jaw nearly dropped to the floor.

Even with his own King Kong Indestructible Technique, which made him nearly invulnerable, he couldn't pull off something like that. At best, he might've destroyed the dragon's head. But to obliterate the entire statue with just one punch?

That was far beyond him.

"Cheng Zhifei, where did you find this helper?" asked Duan Tianya in disbelief.

"Yeah," Guihai Yidao chimed in. "This guy's not normal. He didn't even break a sweat."

Cheng Zhifei smiled bitterly and explained, "Honestly? We were about to be crushed by Hulong Villa when I suddenly heard a voice in my ear. It said it could help me."

"Wait—what voice? We didn't hear anything."

"I don't know. But right after that, he appeared."

"Well… whoever or whatever he is, it looks like we're safe now. There's no way Zhu Ignore can do anything against this guy."

"I wouldn't be so sure," Duan Tianya said grimly. "Don't forget, Zhu Ignore still has his Absorption Technique. That's his trump card. It can absorb martial arts and internal strength. The only thing that can counter it is your King Kong Indestructible Technique."

"If he manages to absorb our helper's power... he might become even stronger than before!"

"You're right. We need to warn him—fast!"

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"Sir, please be careful!" Cheng Zhifei shouted toward No. 17. "That man—Zhu Ignore—he practices the Absorption Technique! He can absorb your martial arts and internal energy!"

No. 17 raised an eyebrow.

"Absorption Technique?" he repeated. "You mean he can drain my power?"

He didn't know what "martial arts" really were, but from the way they were talking, it sounded like the enemy could leech energy and techniques from others.

"That's correct!" Zhu Ignore confirmed, stepping forward confidently.

"But, if you're willing to cooperate, I won't harm you. In fact, I can spare you. Join me, and I'll make you one of my generals. Your strength is impressive—far beyond these three."

His voice was calm, but his eyes gleamed with hunger. Recruiting a powerhouse like this would be a massive boost to his plans.

But if the other party refused?

Then he would drain him dry, leaving behind an empty husk!

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Zhu raised his hand. "I'll give you one chance. Join me, or become a cripple."

No. 17 gave him a sidelong glance. "You sure talk big."

He wasn't the least bit shaken. Not by the giant dragon statue. Not by the show of power. And certainly not by the threat.

Zhu clenched his jaw. That arrogant tone again!

Fine, if he wouldn't kneel willingly, then he'd learn the hard way.

He would drain him. Crush him. Break him.

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Back on the sidelines, Duan Tianya whispered, "Do you think the newcomer understands what's at stake?"

"I'm not sure," Guihai said. "But judging by his expression, I don't think he's afraid at all."

Cheng Zhifei nodded. "Let's hope he knows what he's doing."

From the looks of it, their helper didn't just possess overwhelming strength—he also had an attitude to match. Calm, unshaken, confident.

And for some reason, it made them feel more secure.

After all, with one punch, he had turned a towering stone dragon into dust.

Maybe… just maybe… Zhu Ignore had finally met his match.

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Meanwhile, far away in the virtual chat group, the system chimed in.

Ding! A new mission has been completed by Thug No. 17. Calculating rewards...

Ding! Jack has authorized special mission tracking for No. 17.

Ding! Pending outcome: Will Zhu Ignore live... or be absorbed himself?

Jack, watching everything unfold through the group interface, couldn't help but smirk.

Jack: "Let's see how your absorption technique holds up against a being with no internal flow."

Jack: "After all… No. 17's not powered by qi."

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