Boom, boom, boom!!
The deafening loud noise even made the visiting people think that this castle was going to collapse.
"What happened!?"
The expressions of the people present instantly changed wildly.
"The sound is coming from Grandpa's direction!!"
Killua was also stunned with wide eyes.
Everyone hurriedly headed toward the direction of Zeno Zoldyck and the others.
In the training ground.
The two n stood firmly.
Riku's shirt had burst to shreds; ordinary clothing fabric couldn't withstand the power of lightning at all and had directly burst into pieces when Riku activated his ultimate move.
Perfect V-lines, muscles streamlined like a cheetah.
Strands of black hair fluttered without wind.
Like a Shura God of Carnage on the battlefield, except the aura had dissipated now, returning to his normal state.
There wasn't a single wound to be seen on the old man's body.
The two of them... were exactly as they said, just having a friendly spar.
Of course, the premise was not to look at this training ground, which had been almost completely destroyed.
A hundred-ter-long trench had burst open on the ground behind Riku, all the bricks and stones along the way flipped over, as if a massive dragon head had plowed horizontally through the ground.
And the wall behind Zeno had completely shattered, revealing a terrifying fist imprint a full 30 ters wide!
This fist had directly blown up the wall, but from the shattered outlines, one could vaguely perceive the mark of a fist.
Unimaginable.
Just what kind of battle did these two go through?
"Is... is this what you call a friendly spar?"
Gon-kun and the others were dumbfounded.
"Am... am I dreaming? Good heavens! With this level of terrifying attack, I feel like even a house could be flattened directly."
Leorio was incredibly astonished.
"Too... too strong... It can be said that their battle has completely surpassed the level of ordinary people. It's inconceivable!"
Faint red hues surfaced in Kurapika's eyes, his pupils shrinking to the extre.
Unlike Gon-kun and the others, his observation skills were the most outstanding among everyone.
Just by looking at these ruined scenes before him, he could almost deduce and imagine the battle scene that had just occurred.
It must have been the old man using that eerie dragon head ability, while Riku relied entirely on his fists. Two terrifying existences, like humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rexes, clashed head-on.
But as for the final result, he couldn't deduce it, because there were no scars visible on either of them. Instead, Riku looked a bit more disheveled because his shirt had completely burst to pieces.
At least this old man looked like he hadn't suffered any losses.
"Grandpa!?"
Killua exclaid in astonishnt.
The fat guy Milluki, the loli Kalluto, Illumi, and the others also stared blankly.
The battle between the two was absolutely a true battle between humanity's top-tier strengths, completely refreshing everyone's concept of combat.
The battles of others were absolutely just petty squabbles; only the battle between these two top-tier existences was a true clash of humanoid weapons.
"Father-in-law!"
"Father!"
The aristocratic woman Kikyo and Silva spoke up simultaneously.
Silva had personally experienced Riku's terrifying destructive power.
It was just that he couldn't understand right now: Riku currently wasn't in a state of rampage, so why could he still use such terrifying power?
It seed... his evaluation of Riku was still not high enough.
"Cough, cough, cough... It's nothing, it's nothing, we just had a friendly spar. Little friend Riku! Let's stop here. You truly opened this old man's eyes."
"Sotis I feel a bit envious and jealous of that old geezer Netero. Why is your luck always with him? Are you interested in learning our family's assassination arts?"
Old man Zeno sighed with deep emotion.
How great would it be if he were the one to discover Riku first, instead of through Netero's connection and his grandson's connection?
Then inevitably, Riku's relationship with the family would be even closer.
"Uh? Grandpa... didn't you say these techniques of our family are not passed down to outsiders?"
Killua was bewildered.
As a top-tier assassination family, the family's inherited top-tier techniques were never taught to outsiders.
Only those with the direct lineage of the family could cultivate them.
And the prerequisite was still having absolute talent for cultivation.
Like the fat guy Milluki, although he also had the direct lineage blood of the family, his performance in cultivation talent was clearly unqualified, so he never had the chance to learn the family's core assassination arts.
Because once one's own strength is insufficient, after learning these core assassination arts of the family and falling into the hands of the enemy, it is highly likely the enemy could obtain these family techniques through torture and interrogation.
Only true geniuses could cultivate them.
Like Illumi and Killua!
This was the fundantal rule for the entire family's standing in this world.
But now, the true leader behind the scenes of the family, Zeno Zoldyck, personally spoke up, wanting to give the family's assassination arts to soone else.
Of course, Killua didn't object to this, he was just very curious.
For his grandfather, who always ant what he said, to actually make such a decision.
"Father-in-law! This is our family's core assassination art, it absolutely cannot be passed down to outsiders."
The aristocratic woman Kikyo was sowhat anxious.
The fat guy Milluki also looked at Riku nervously.
It could be said.
Zeno's preparation to give this assassination art to Riku ant he already completely considered Riku as one of their own.
Uh... Can I say... I actually already learned your family's assassination arts? It's just not very convenient to use them.
Moreover, for him, there was absolutely no need to spend a long ti arduously cultivating these techniques; he just needed to constantly pop the opponent's traits.
That was the truly efficient way.
He was a man with a system, how could he choose such a primitive cultivation thod?
"Thank you for your kind intentions, Old Sir. If there is a chance, I would naturally be happy to seek your guidance. But right now, I'm afraid I don't have the ti. However, with Killua by my side, I will seek his guidance when I have free ti."
Riku didn't speak too absolutely.
Because he already possessed the trait for this assassination art now, and the level wasn't low either. Who knows when he might suddenly use it?
To avoid unnecessary trouble then, it was more convenient to pave the way in advance.
"Hehe, that's true too. Killua, I'll leave the matter regarding the family's core assassination arts for you to teach little friend Riku from now on!"
Old man Zeno froze for a mont, and then his wrinkle-filled face smiled so widely it almost blood.
"Yes, Grandpa! Older brother Riku, I will teach you all the assassination arts I know. No... not teach, we will learn from each other."
Killua's small face turned red.
With his strength, he wouldn't dare say he was teaching Riku. After all, Riku was a whole tier above him now.
"Hahaha! That's for the best. Alright, let us go attend the final banquet, to welco little friend Riku, as well as friends Miss Ponzu, Leorio, and Kurapika, and also to celebrate my grandson Killua finding his own path!!"
Zeno said with a laugh.
...
Riku's mood was naturally incredibly refreshing.
He couldn't help but glance at his trait panel.
The system records were strikingly displayed on it.
[Ding! You defeated Zeno Zoldyck in a combat stance. 10% chance to automatically copy the opponent's trait—]
[Ding! You heard the Double Chi of Strong Luck! Strong Luck has taken effect!]
[Ding! Congratulations, you successfully copied the traits [Transmutation Nen Grandmaster] (Red)!, High-level Nen Technique [Nen - En] (Gold)]
[You already possess [Transmutation Nen Master] (Gold), automatically absorbing this trait, [Transmutation Nen Grandmaster] (Red) trait progress increased]
[Automatically fusing related traits for you]
...
Riku was in an excellent mood right now.
[Transmutation Nen Grandmaster] (Red) Effect: Possess Transmutation Nen mastery standing at the absolute pinnacle of the human race. You can perfectly control this series of Nen and create with it.[Nen - En] (Gold) Effect: Nen En is the expansion of Nen outward with oneself as the center, forming a circular aura domain. You possess an extrely high talent for En.
Hahahahaha!
But since everyone was present right now, Riku even had the exciting urge to look up at the sky and howl.
This was absolutely too satisfying. He actually heard the Double Chi of Strong Luck!
The [Strong Luck] trait was absolutely his lucky star!
It was just a pity that there were too few things in this world possessing traits related to luck; they were almost impossible to encounter, like phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
With a 10% chance, he forcefully scraped two traits off, and one of them was even a Red trait.
Nen Grandmaster!
Compared to Hisoka's Nen Master, it was a whole tier higher.
And the high-level Nen technique En!
Straight up a Gold achievent!
One must know that the Fusang swordsman from the Troupe, whatever his na was, only had a range of a few ters. Zeno Zoldyck had a full range of three hundred ters!
Of course.
That was the result of his training. Riku's Gold rank now represented his talent in this aspect.
But relying on Riku's incredibly profound foundation, his future En range would only be higher than Zeno's, never lower!
It had to be said, this Zoldyck family was truly his treasure trove.
When he had ti in the future, he would have to co back and farm a bit more, preferably after the combat cooldown ended.
...
The banquet was held very livelily.
Including the Black girl apprentice butler from earlier, and Gotoh and the others also ca over.
It could be said that the entire family was celebrating.
"Lord Riku, I didn't expect you to eventually beco a partner of our family. I am Butler Gotoh. The next ti you visit, please do not hesitate to inform ."
Gotoh bowed to Riku very gentlemanly.
"And ... Lord Riku... thank you for that ti!"
The Black girl also knew that Riku made a move against the aristocratic woman Kikyo for her sake, and she was grateful in her heart.
"It's nothing. By the way, Canary, could I trouble you with sothing?"
Riku suddenly thought of sothing and said.
"Of course, Lord. If there is anything within my capabilities, I will definitely do it for you. You are a guest of the family, and also the Young Master's friend."
Canary nodded hastily.
"Lord Zeno, I hope I can borrow your Canary for a period of ti. I wonder if that's convenient?"
Riku suddenly said.
"Of course. Canary, for the upcoming period, you will follow little friend Riku. You must satisfy any of his requests."
"Yes! Lord!"
"Little friend Riku, if you like Canary, I can transfer her to you as a gift."
Zeno said amicably.
Canary's face was even filled with expectation.
Being able to gain the favor of a top-tier powerhouse like Riku was the fortune of her lifeti.
Zeno Zoldyck, Silva, and the others were actually eager for Riku to take a liking to this apprentice butler.
As long as Riku had more ties with the family, the family's status would be even more secure whenever any turmoil occurred in the future.
They looked incredibly favorably upon Riku.
Especially Zeno.
Others simply didn't know that in the training ground, he was actually the one who was defeated. This little guy could truly control himself and burst out with 10 tis his combat power at will.
The opponent's punch didn't land, but he had already lost.
Zeno understood that there was simply no need for any verification; Riku would inevitably be the existence who replaced Netero to beco the strongest among humanity in the future.
He even believed that Riku currently already possessed combat power that didn't lose to Netero's in the slightest.
Of course, that was in the stance of activating 10 tis combat power.
But Riku was still so young now. His future lifespan would inevitably surpass 200 years or even longer, just like Netero's. It was unimaginable how far and how high a realm such a monstrous existence would reach in the future.
For the Zoldyck family to have such a heaven-defying ally was the greatest fortune for the entire family!
"It's fine, it's just so small matters. After a period of ti, I will have Canary return."
Riku explained.
Hearing these words, a hint of dimness flashed in the Black girl's beautiful eyes, but she quickly cheered up again.
Regardless, being able to at least beco Riku's servant was her greatest fortune.
The banquet ended.
Under everyone's farewells, Killua and Canary joined the team, and Riku led everyone away.
Including Zeno and Silva, everyone in the family saw Riku off the entire way. It wasn't until the group reached the foot of the mountain and arrived at the Testing Gate that they stopped and watched Riku leave.
"Sigh... the era has changed."
Zeno suddenly sighed softly.
"Illumi, stay ho and cultivate during this period. Additionally, notify our intelligence agencies around the world to protect little friend Riku and his friends as much as possible at all tis. Also, refuse to accept any commissions regarding them, no matter the price."
Zeno instructed.
"Yes... Grandpa."
Illumi responded silently. He understood.
His life goal would also undergo a change.
Riku... would beco a terrifying high mountain in his life, a peak he would highly likely exhaust his entire life trying to climb.
"Father-in-law, what did little friend Riku take Canary away for?"
The aristocratic woman Kikyo was curious.
"Do not ask things you shouldn't ask. Do not inquire about things you shouldn't inquire about. Do not attempt to explore Riku's secrets. This is a good thing for you, and also a good thing for our entire family."
"No one among you is allowed to leak anything that happened here these past few days to the outside world. This is an order."
"Let's go back. Silva, you should also further your cultivation. When Killua returns next ti, he should have grown to a height that will surprise us."
Zeno glanced at his daughter-in-law, put his hands behind his back, and sighed softly as he turned around.
Kikyo's expression changed slightly, and she sighed, "As long as Killua is safe, that's all that matters. That Riku... is truly a monster!"
Silva and the others also turned and left.
Although he was the head of this family on the surface, he was only a small king. When Zeno was present, his father was the big king.
It was just that.
Canary?
Why was she taken away?
Could it be...
teor City?
Silva's heart stirred slightly. He had a very strong premonition.
I am afraid in the days to co, teor City will usher in a massive transformation.
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