[Vector Lock: Temporarily freeze all vector changes of a specific object or within a certain area, designating a 'Vector Lock Zone.']
When Tendo underwent his second awakening, the characteristic gained by his Vector Control was the ability to lock the 'vector change' of objects or within a specific range.
This seemingly singular characteristic actually enabled a qualitative leap in Tendo's existing combat system.
For instance, Tendo could easily fix and accumulate the force of continuous punches, unleashing several times the power in a single blow when it exploded.
Alternatively, Tendo could contract the vector field within a certain nearby range, compressing invisible vectors into special 'Force Field Meteors,' suspended above his head, ready to be hurled at his command to create craters large enough to change the terrain.
And this was just the external application of Vector Lock.
Tendo could even apply Vector Lock to himself, thereby pausing his own body's physiological functions and entering a state similar to suspended animation.
While 'Vector Lock' had many uses, Tendo felt the most practical was the 'Force Field Meteor.'
After all, this thing was essentially like stacking blocks, a way of moving mountains with a pebble, and didn't consume any of his personal energy.
If he wished, he could even let the 'lock and contraction' apply not only to vectors but also to solid matter attached to the 'vectors,' such as rock and soil, truly condensing a 'Meteor' carrying an aura of destruction.
Therefore, the word 'Meteor' wasn't chosen by Tendo casually; it was something he could genuinely achieve.
It was just that this kind of large-scale attack method wasn't needed for now, so Tendo preferred the invisible 'Force Field Meteor.'
Tendo named this move—Natural Chasm Quaking Star.
Natural Chasm was one move, and Quaking Star was also one move.
Under the glowing trees, as if to prove the uniqueness of 'Vector Lock,' the scattered stones on the ground around Tendo subtly levitated, the grass blades ceased swaying, and even the dust in the air seemed to have been pressed with a 'pause button.'
This was not Tendo's conscious effort, but a phenomenon caused by his subconscious collection and lock of nearby 'vectors' during 'Super-Frequency Calculation.'
After a brief rest, Tendo looked up at the illusory large screen suspended above all the examinees' heads.
On the screen, a large number of red dots, symbolizing the holders of the Tears of the Stars, were constantly changing.
Among them, five or six red dots clustered into a small group, likely having formed an alliance.
Over a dozen red dots were moving in the same direction, seeming to be encircling a lone seeded contestant.
Other red dots were moving rapidly, clearly searching for isolated Tears of the Stars holders.
As for what those individuals were thinking—the ones who already held a Tear of the Stars but were still attacking other holders—Tendo saw it clearly with a glance.
"It seems not only the hunters thought of cooperation, but the prey also thought of cooperation."
"And compared to the hunters, those who already hold the Tears of the Stars can trust each other more, without worrying about betrayal. Their cooperative relationship is undoubtedly much more stable than those who formed temporary teams."
"And once the number of participants is reduced to a certain level, this assessment will change from a hunt... to a counter-hunt."
In just a few words, Tendo summarized the general situation of the qualification assessment.
However, such a stable situation lacked a bit of interest in his eyes.
Thinking of this, Tendo immediately stood up.
His black trench coat swept past the nearby grass blades, leaving a faint trace.
"But waiting like this is ultimately too boring. Let's make this assessment a bit more lively."
"Tendo, are you sure you want to do this?"
Just after Tendo stood up, Caroline's voice suddenly came from not far away.
She walked to the glowing tree where Tendo was, holding a tactical tablet that displayed the real-time location of all participants.
Caroline looked at Tendo, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible warning.
Familiar with Tendo's personality, she knew well.
Whenever Tendo uttered the word 'boring,' it usually meant bad luck for everyone else.
Facing Caroline's question, Tendo turned and smiled.
"We can't let the qualification assessment end so uneventfully, can we? We should at least add a little 'surprise' for them."
Upon hearing this, Caroline said no more.
Whatever Tendo wanted to do, she would support him.
Not to mention that this assessment held absolutely no difficulty for Tendo anyway.
Since he wants to play, then I... will play with him.
[Site 13 Screen Zone]
'Tendo is preparing to stir up trouble again?'
'Danger, danger, danger. Tendo clearly thinks the assessment is too easy and is about to ramp up the difficulty for others.'
'The stats monster is fantasizing about being a skill monster again.'
As Tendo and Caroline met and left the glowing tree together, the camera focus of the show shifted to Chen Kong.
Chen Kong was currently crouched low, traversing through the waist-high glowing grass.
The existence of the Void Rune made his presence almost completely vanish, making him extremely difficult to detect.
Using this ability, he had already located the nearest target, Isabelle, based on the coordinates on his wrist device.
However, Chen Kong did not rush to approach. His heart immediately tightened when he saw the situation before him.
Not far away, four participants had Isabelle surrounded in the center.
Her pale-blue Star Energy was incredibly thin. The ice crystal shield guarding her body was covered in cracks, and a hideous wound gashed her fair arm, blood staining her sleeve.
These fellows were like a pack of wolves encircling prey, constantly launching probing attacks at Isabelle while waiting for her stamina to run out so she would offer her neck for the slaughter.
Among the four, the one Chen Kong paid the most attention to was a man in a black leather jacket.
He held a short knife glowing with red light. The Star Energy fluctuations around him were very dense, clearly indicating a powerful Third-Tier Star Emissary.
Moreover, his awakening level was definitely in the 'Upper' position, possessing considerable strength.
No, I must find a way...
Seeing Isabelle in danger, Chen Kong's mind began to race.
Directly showing himself was definitely out of the question; it wouldn't help Isabelle and might get himself involved too.
To reverse Isabelle's current predicament, he had to utilize his present advantage.
An advantage where the enemy was in the light, and he was in the dark, with premeditation against the unsuspecting.
With a general idea, Chen Kong quickly developed a countermeasure.
He lowered his body and slowly crept toward the Upper Third-Tier Star Emissary not far away.
In this assessment, which emphasized 'hunting' and 'counter-hunting.'
The factor determining ultimate victory was not only strength but also a quality most crucial to a 'hunter': patience.
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