(Brain Fermentation Room)
One-Punch Man World.
Z City, Underground, Monster Association.
"Hurry up, don't dawdle! If we delay the cadres' meal, we'll all die!"
In the dark, damp passage, a glossy Mutated Cockroach Monster was waving its antennae, urging them on in a sharp voice.
The air deep underground was cold and foul-smelling, and the poorly maintained lights flickered, barely illuminating five Monsters of various forms…
Monster!
These five Monsters varied in strength, but according to the five disaster levels of Wolf, Tiger, Ghost, Dragon, and God, they were all at the lowest level, ordinary Wolf-Level Monsters!
They were cannon fodder among cannon fodder!
At this moment, they were strenuously dragging a huge, unidentified creature's corpse that reeked of blood. The mucus and blood on the corpse left long trails on the artificially constructed brick floor, and heavy footsteps echoed in the passage.
Han Sen, clad in a Hardened Shell, was at the end of the line, his eyes vacant, his mind frantically complaining.
—I was enjoying hotpot and singing songs, and I actually transmigrated!
—Not only did I transmigrate into the dangerous world of One-Punch Man, where power levels are broken, but I also became a Wolf-level cannon fodder at the bottom of the Monster Association!
This beginning is simply hell difficulty!
(T﹏T)
I thought such a terrible start was bad enough, but I didn't expect the first mission to be—
Delivering a meal to the Dragon-level cadre, Overgrowth Lord Poqi!
That's right, it's that six-eyed black big dog from the manga who was beaten by Saitama until it doubted its dog life and eventually became a pet!
In the manga, the shrunken Poqi looked cute, even a bit silly.
But what Han Sen and the others were about to face… was the real Dragon-level beast!
A terrifying existence that could flatten a city with a few energy blasts!
Not to mention Han Sen, a novice who had just transmigrated, even all five of these small fry combined wouldn't be enough to fill that Monster's teeth!
It was said that very few Monsters who had previously carried out this mission returned alive.
Clearly, the delivery Monsters were also part of the food chain!
Seeing that he was very likely… no, almost certainly going to become an appetizer for the Dragon-level big dog, Han Sen had no desire to communicate with these new, crooked-gourd-and-cracked-date colleagues, and he screamed frantically in his heart—
—Where's my cheat code?
—Where's System Daddy?
—Help me!
Perhaps the distorted rules of the One-Punch Man world were especially friendly to transmigrators, or perhaps his will to survive was too strong, a pleasant notification sound suddenly rang in his mind.
【Ding! Detecting that the host's life is about to face extreme threat, survival instinct is activating…】
【No Longer Human System binding successful!】
"Hiss—"
Han Sen gasped, almost shouting out loud.
His heart pounded, not from fear, but from excitement!
—Holy cow, it's real!
A narrow escape!
【—No Longer Human System—】
【Host: Han Sen】
【Current Race: Monster (Unknown Insectoid Mutation)】
【Disaster Level: Wolf (Mid)】
(Note: Disaster Level Classification: Wolf, Tiger, Ghost, Dragon, God. Each level is further refined: Shame, Low, Mid, High, Peak.)
【—Ability List—】
【Inherent Abilities: 1】
【1. "Hardened Shell (N)" Lv3: A hard shell formed by mutation after consuming a Monster cell, its hardness comparable to steel.】
【Ability Slots: 5 / 5】
【Origin Points: 0】
【———E N D———】
A large amount of information flooded his mind, and Han Sen instantly understood the function of his cheat code.
"No Longer Human System"!
As the name suggests, it's a system that can only be awakened after one is no longer human!
Its core function is to replicate the extraordinary abilities of non-human life, record them in the system's ability slots, and upgrade them by consuming "Origin Points"!
Extraordinary abilities are categorized by rarity, from low to high—
【N (Normal), Normal, White.】
【R (Rare), Rare, Blue.】
【SR (Super Rare), Super Rare, Purple.】
【SSR (Superior Super Rare), Superior Super Rare, Gold.】
【UR (Ultra Rare), Ultra Rare, Red.】
The higher the ability level, the more Origin Points consumed per upgrade.
Initial ability slots are 5, increasing with strength.
The stronger one is, the more replicated abilities one can possess simultaneously!
Replicated abilities start at Lv1, and upon reaching Lv10, they can be fully integrated into oneself, no longer occupying an ability slot, and can even break through their original limits!
The condition for replication is direct contact with the target, and the raw material for upgrading, Origin Points, is the condensation of pure life force!
The system clearly stated that Origin Points do not necessarily require the host's own life force.
Got it!
Fast forward to killing Monsters for points and infinite upgrades!
After clarifying the system information, Han Sen looked at the stinking Monster colleagues beside him, and suddenly found them pleasing to the eye.
The greasy Cockroach Monster, the malnourished Rooster Monster, the Radiation Fish Monster radiating a tingling radiation, the dirty one-eared Rat Monster…
Although these guys looked like crooked gourds and cracked dates, they were all walking Origin Points!
"Hey, new guy!"
Just then, the greasy Cockroach-headed Monster beside Han Sen suddenly turned its head, its disgusting compound eyes staring at Han Sen, its tone naturally bossy.
"Looking at your shell, you should be one of us insectoid Monsters, right?"
"Later, you'll deliver the food. Did you hear me? This is an opportunity from your senior, don't be ungrateful!"
Han Sen: ?
He couldn't help but look down at himself—
A human-like body, well-proportioned and slender.
His entire body was covered in a black, keratinized exoskeleton with ferocious spikes, and his hands were also covered in hard armor with sharp claws.
In his perception, he also had black vertical horns like a longhorn beetle on his head.
Upon first glance, it indeed looked like sturdy battle armor evolved from an insect shell.
However…
Just based on similar appearance, you want me to go to my death as a senior?
Am I giving you face?!
As Han Sen looked, the Cockroach Monster beside him had a threatening look, while the other three Monster colleagues were full of approval, their not-so-smart eyes filled with urging and schadenfreude.
However, Han Sen wasn't focused on their ugly faces, but on the basic information that popped up next to their heads like NPCs—
【Monster: Mutated Cockroach】
【Disaster Level: Wolf (Low)】
【Ability: "Beginner Regeneration (N)": Accelerates wound healing and energy recovery, can slowly regrow severed limbs by consuming a large amount of life force.】
【Monster: Iron Rooster | Disaster Level: Wolf (Shame) | Abilities: 1. "Crow (N)", 2. "Steel Feathers (N)"…】
【Monster: Radiation Fish | Disaster Level: Wolf (Shame) | Ability: "Leap (N)"…】
【Monster: One-Ear | Disaster Level: Wolf (Shame) | Ability: "Sharp Incisors (N)"…】
This was the system's built-in detection function, but it could only detect Monsters weaker than Han Sen, or those of similar strength.
The ability information of true powerhouses would only appear upon contact.
Han Sen: "…"
(ー`´ー)
Hard!
His fists hardened!
Indeed, the bigger the bird, the more forests there are. As expected of the Monster Association, it's easy to find a bunch of hidden talents and fools.
Among the four Monsters, only the Mutated Cockroach's "Beginner Regeneration" was somewhat interesting, as it was a relatively rare regeneration ability.
However…
There are also differences among Wolf-Level Monsters!
Han Sen's current strength was judged by the system to be Wolf-level Mid, seemingly neither high nor low, but in reality, not much stronger.
But everything needs a contrast.
Compared to his Monster colleagues present, Han Sen suddenly felt that his Wolf-level Mid strength wasn't so bad after all.
"Yare yare daze… What are you barking about?"
Unconsciously using his former self's verbal tic, Han Sen's dark body emitted an inexplicable aura, his gaze slightly cold, his killing intent chilling!
Before transmigrating, he had spent years on a certain social media platform watching videos of broken knives, cooking, trimming donkey hooves, building shelters in the wilderness… practicing various boxing styles and sword techniques!
Lying at home, martial arts grew in his heart!
It could be said that he had already gathered the strengths of a hundred schools.
Now that he had transmigrated into a Monster, possessing a physique, speed, and strength far beyond when he was human, Han Sen felt…
My fists are not necessarily blunt!
Besides, we're all Wolf-level, and your rank is even lower than mine, so what am I afraid of?!
"Teme… What did you say?!"
The Mutated Cockroach didn't expect this new cannon fodder to dare talk back. Its greasy antennae trembled violently, its face distorted, about to lash out.
Suddenly!
An indescribably terrifying heatwave, like an overwhelming tide, surged madly from the depths of the passage ahead!
"Ugh!"
"Lord… Lord Poqi!"
The ferocity on the Cockroach Monster's face was instantly replaced by extreme fear, all six of its legs trembling frantically!
The other three Wolf-level Shame Monsters were no better, collapsing to the ground, emitting meaningless wails!
Boom…!
Boom…!
Boom…!
Heavy footsteps, as if capable of crushing the earth's crust, approached from afar, each step causing the ground to tremble violently.
Cracked stones rustled down from above, hitting the Monsters' shells or fur!
A suffocating, terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire space!
Including Han Sen, the five Wolf-Level Monsters instantly froze, as if their throats were clutched by an invisible giant hand!
The firelight at the end of the passage was obscured by an immense shadow, like a moving small mountain…
Slowly approaching…!!
…
…
In the darkness at the end of the passage, six burning, scorching lights suddenly ignited, like demonic eyes gazing from the depths of hell!
A terrifying aura, assailing them!
As the mountain-like black shadow slowly approached, a terrifying giant beast with a ferocious appearance gradually emerged!
Its entire body was covered in rough, black fur, distinct like steel needles. Six eyes, burning with flames, were embedded in its monstrously huge head, emitting a terrifying pressure capable of freezing one's soul!
Monster Association, Dragon-level Cadre—
Overgrowth Lord Poqi!
Here!
Poqi's massive head lowered slightly, its six eyes rotating curiously, scanning the tiny, insect-like delivery Monsters at its feet, as if looking at a few moving appetizers.
(❍❍❍ᴥ❍❍❍ʋ)
Suffocation!
Although it showed no obvious hostility, no roaring, no attacking, the terrifying pressure purely from the crushing of life levels seemed to solidify the air into glue!
The temperature in the passage suddenly dropped, and a bone-chilling cold shot up from their tailbones to the tops of their heads!
The shadow of death instantly descended, and Han Sen felt his heart stop, his mind a blank!
The fate of becoming dog food seemed to be in the very next second!!!