Virtual Reality Cultivator-Chapter 42: Duel Against the Zenith Monster

Ethan stood firm at the cave's exit, his breath heavy after the intense battle with Specter. However, there was no time to rest.

In front of him stood Tyr, one of Zenith's most powerful experiments, wearing a confident grin.

The air around them trembled as Tyr activated his high-level artificial Qi. Unlike Specter, his aura was much denser, stable, and filled with deadly pressure.

"You may have defeated Specter, but I am different," Tyr said, his voice echoing in the cave that was beginning to collapse.

Ethan could sense a strange energy inside Tyr's body—artificial Qi that not only enhanced his strength but also altered his very structure.

"I'm no longer just a human," Tyr continued. "I am the perfect form of this project."

Lazarus stepped forward, ready to assist Ethan. However, Ethan raised his hand, stopping him.

"I'll handle this myself."

Adrian looked at Ethan with doubt. "Are you sure? We don't know how strong he is!"

Ethan clenched his fist, golden Qi beginning to envelop his body.

"I must face this. If I can't defeat him, then I have no hope against Zenith."

Tyr smirked. "Good. Let's begin this fight."

And in an instant—

BAM!

Tyr lunged forward with incredible speed!

True Strength Clash

Ethan barely saw Tyr's movements before the man appeared right in front of him.

He tried to dodge, but—

BAM!

Tyr's first punch struck his body, sending him flying backward and smashing through the rocks behind him.

-80 HP

Blood spilled from Ethan's mouth.

"He's... far stronger than Specter!"

Before Ethan could recover, Tyr was already above him again, launching a kick downward.

Ethan gritted his teeth and activated Thunder Step, jumping to the side just before the attack destroyed the ground beneath him!

BOOOOM!

The explosion of Tyr's Qi cracked the earth, sending rocks flying in all directions.

Ethan leaped into the air, channeling True Qi into his hands.

"Heaven Cleaving Soul Severing Slash!"

He launched the attack directly at Tyr's head!

But—

CLANG!

Tyr raised his arm, blocking Ethan's attack with his skin.

"What?!"

Ethan felt the impact—Tyr's skin was as hard as steel, barely scratched by his strike.

Tyr smirked. "The artificial Qi in my body has completely merged with my cells. My body is now stronger than any metal."

And before Ethan could react—

BAM!

A counterattack slammed into his chest, throwing him upward before Tyr appeared right behind him and kicked downward!

BOOOOM!

Ethan hit the ground hard, creating a crater on the cave floor.

-100 HP

Lazarus and Claire watched tensely.

"He can't win if he keeps fighting with brute strength!" Claire said.

Adrian gripped his weapon. "We should help him—!"

But Lazarus raised his hand.

"No. This is a fight Ethan must win on his own."

Finding the Gap

Ethan slowly rose, his body covered in wounds.

However, his eyes were still filled with determination.

"I can't defeat him with direct attacks... but maybe there's another way!"

He began to observe Tyr's movement patterns.

Although Tyr was incredibly strong, his attacks were too aggressive and heavy. He relied on his sheer strength to dominate his opponent.

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"If I can avoid his attacks until he opens a gap..."

Tyr moved in again, ready to strike Ethan with his final attack.

"Time's up!"

Ethan took a deep breath, then—

Swoosh!

He vanished just before Tyr's attack could hit him!

"WHAT?!"

Tyr was momentarily stunned, losing his balance.

And that's exactly what Ethan needed.

He appeared behind Tyr, channeling all his remaining Qi into one vital point on Tyr's body—

The back of his neck!

"Break!"

BOOOOM!

Ethan's strike hit Tyr's vital point, piercing through the artificial Qi protection in his body!

For the first time, Tyr screamed in pain!

He staggered back, his body trembling from the impact of the attack.

"It's impossible... How did you—?!"

Ethan stood tall, golden Qi still swirling around him.

"There's no body that's truly invincible. Even you have a weak point."

Tyr gritted his teeth, but his body began to weaken. The augmentation system inside him couldn't sustain the artificial Qi after the blow to his vital point.

"I... I won't lose..."

He tried to stand, but his body finally collapsed to the ground.

Tyr was defeated.

Leaving the Collapsing Cave

Claire immediately signaled to Vincent. "Tyr's down! We need to get out of here now!"

Vincent shouted into the radio. "Our ship is ready at the shore! Get out before the cave collapses!"

Ethan and his team ran as fast as they could, dodging falling debris from the cave ceiling.

When they reached the shore, their stealth ship was waiting.

Adrian helped Ethan aboard, while Claire ensured everyone was safe.

Once they were on board, Vincent activated stealth mode and sped away from the island that was sinking into destruction.

Ethan sat on the deck, his breath still heavy.

Lazarus patted his shoulder. "You've surpassed your limits today, Ethan."

Ethan nodded. "But I know this isn't over. Zenith is still out there... And they won't sit idly after this."

Claire looked at him. "True. But you're no longer just a regular VR player. You're now their greatest threat."

Adrian laughed. "And honestly, I'm really looking forward to seeing their faces when they hear this news."

Ethan smiled faintly.

He had defeated Zenith's two strongest operatives in one night.

But he knew... this was just the beginning of a bigger war.

And he would continue to grow until the day he could destroy Zenith completely.

"I'll wait for them. Let this war continue."