Super Gene Ⅱ: Evolution

Lin Shen didn't waste words, he stood up and directly used his Base Mutation strength, wrapping his entire body in a Black Crystal Carapace.

Mysterious hieroglyphics shimmered with light, Lin Shen stood back a bit, then moved swiftly towards the training pillar, one step per punch, one punch per step, four steps and four punches, almost in one breath.

The Fist Power overlapped and interwove together, forming a tsunami-like force that heavily bombarded the training pillar.

Hum!

The training pillar emitted a huge humming sound, and a shallow fist imprint appeared on it.

Tian Xun stared blankly at the fist imprint on the training pillar. This was not the Twenty-Eight Fists she remembered, but the might of this punch made her feel somewhat incredible as if it was no weaker than the Twenty-Eight Fists she had in mind, though it was of a different style.

"Is this your version of Twenty-Eight Fists?" Tian Xun asked, looking strangely at Lin Shen sitting on the ground, catching his breath,

"I made some changes. I probably didn't capture the essence of the Twenty-Eight Fists, so I didn't dare to use its name. I named it Surfing Fist. What do you think?" Lin Shen retracted his Base Mutated Carapace and said while panting.

"Surfing Fist, that's quite descriptive. You're utilizing the method of the Overlapping Waves Skill with the Twenty-Eight Fists. Though it doesn't have the dominance of the Twenty-Eight Fists, it has a persistent and unending force. If your body and strength recovery can keep up, and you can throw a few more punches, this technique could be considered defying the heavens."

"However, your Surfing Fist also has a weakness because your current level is too low, and your speed too slow. Someone fast enough could break your accumulating Fist Power between punches, preventing you from stacking enough force.

And the stacked Fist Power, from the first punch, has already decided its direction and landing point, making it easier to dodge." Tian Xun's realm was far beyond Lin Shen's, and she could immediately see the advantages and flaws of the Surfing Fist.

Even so, Tian Xun had a newfound respect for Lin Shen.

Although different from what she wanted, it was nonetheless astounding.

Lin Shen was of course aware of the disadvantages Tian Xun mentioned, but there was nothing he could do about it. Everything was due to his inadequate energy absorption, limiting his performance; otherwise, the Surfing Fist would not stop there.

"With such a fist, combined with that Pet Gun you mentioned, is there a chance to kill Cosimo?" Lin Shen asked.

"If Cosimo stands still and lets you execute four successive Surfing Fists without using Celestial Descent, God-given Imperial Authority, or Crown of the King, the chances are quite high."

Tian Xun paused then added, "If he uses the Crown of the King, you still have a slim chance. If he uses Celestial Descent, then you basically have no chance at all. Of course, that's if he stands still and you clash head-on, which in reality he would never do. The strengths and weaknesses of your Surfing Fist are equally obvious."

"Since there's a chance, then I want to give it a try." Lin Shen calculated in his heart, and with the Attributes from the Sacrificial Halo, his chances were quite high, considering he also had the advantage of long-range attacks.

"Are you really not going to Ascend?" This time, Tian Xun did not object as strongly as before, the Surfing Fist had indeed changed her view of Lin Shen.

"If you trust me, give me a chance," Lin Shen said, looking at Tian Xun. "Can you be there to watch when I fight Cosimo?"

"If you lose, I won't intervene to save you," Tian Xun stated plainly.

"I don't need you to rescue me, just fire a Pet Capsule from a Nirvana-Level Pet Gun," Lin Shen proposed his condition.

"No, I will not offer you any assistance. Let go of that hope and choose Ascension. With your Surfing Fist technique, combined with Angel Rebirth, and the properties and various assists of the Ascension Level, your chances of killing Cosimo are very high."

"No, I'm not asking you to shoot Cosimo. If you see that I'm about to fail, then use that Pet Gun on me. I don't want to die at Cosimo's hands, and this can also dispel any suspicions Cosimo and the Metichi Family might have about you," Lin Shen said, surprising Tian Xun.

"Are you sure?" Tian Xun stared blankly at Lin Shen.

"You've invested so much in me; if I can't complete the mission, let me at least die with some value. Please, Star Lord, honor my request." Lin Shen bowed deeply, a picture of determined sacrifice for his confidant.

"Alright, if you die, I will take care of your elder sister and won't let anyone harm her," Tian Xun said, slightly moved.

Lin Shen's willingness to go to such lengths made her grow fonder of him.

Tian Xun could never have imagined that this seemingly thoughtful act was actually Lin Shen's greatest trump card.

"Since you've made up your mind, let's practice Surfing Fist together," Tian Xun suggested, taking to the field to spar with Lin Shen herself.

She could tell that Lin Shen's Surfing Fist was at its early stages, riddled with faults and openings. She intended to use her own experience and insights to help Lin Shen address these weaknesses as much as possible.

Lin Shen wasted no time in using the Surfing Fist to spar with Tian Xun.

Every strike from Tian Xun left him somewhat uncomfortable, for her blows targeted the deficiencies of the Surfing Fist.

Lin Shen continued adapting during the fight.

As the spar progressed, Lin Shen suddenly realized he didn't have to be confined to using just punches and kicks. He could perfectly incorporate his whole being into the flow of the fight, rather than separating fists and feet.

His momentum was unending, each wave stronger than the last; he didn't necessarily have to use fists. A fist was simply the most direct form of expression.

His fist could be his actual fist, any part of his body, or his entire being.

The only pity was that Lin Shen had only trained in movement techniques and fist skills, and couldn't turn his whole body into a weapon like Wei Wufu could.

However, having realized this principle, Lin Shen's Surfing Fist immediately became much more agile. The rigidity that had previously resulted from striving for perfection also became smoother.

Observing Lin Shen's transformation, Tian Xun nodded silently: "This guy's talent really is somewhat interesting. Although not peerless, it certainly has unexpected elements. His mastery of Twenty-Eight Fists does not seem to be by chance."

Under Tian Xun's guidance, Lin Shen's Surfing Fist might not have reached full maturity but had achieved a basic proficiency. At least he wouldn't have issues in a real fight.

Tian Xun secretly calculated that with the combination of Lin Shen's Surfing Fist, her prepared potions, and fist wraps, if she could execute a clever strategy and trick Cosimo into revealing his Celestial Descent right away, there was a real chance of success.

"A Crystal Base defeating a Ninth Turn Ascension—if it really happens, it'd be worthy of being recorded in the annals of the universe." Tian Xun felt a faint sense of anticipation, wondering what it might mean if Lin Shen really succeeded.

"This pair of fist wraps is called Stubborn Lone Will, an accidental creation by a master Nirvana-Level weapon smith. While they may not be divine weapons, their strength is comparable to a Tenth Turn Life Base. The most dazzling feature is their ability to enhance fist-related skills. Although your Fist Power is not an Innate Skill, it can still be amplified by Stubborn Lone Will.

Make good use of it," Tian Xun handed a strange set of fist wraps to Lin Shen.