I Can Program My Body?

Chapter 162: Rank 1



Unsatisfied with the test, Nash sought more targets, diving deeper into the ruined park.

From Tier 1 to Tier 2 dark beasts, the [Combat Module System] no longer charged straight at opponents but chose the most efficient path.

Though still rough due to limited data, Nash felt the potential of the new function, turning his fighting ability from singles to group combat.

Soon, spotting a Tier 3 dark beast, Nash grew curious about its combat strength.

[Giant Horned Bull: Tier 3

Combat Power: 12,000 C]

"Twelve thousand? Not bad!"

Facing an opponent 5,000 points stronger, Nash didn't struggle and killed it in under a minute.

Despite its strength, its inability to hit him or dodge his attacks made it useless.

The combat power detection method he created didn't account for combat skill, but only raw physical power.

As he moved from one target to another, testing his new runic program, Nash nodded in satisfaction, ready to tackle his next task.

But before he could, the [Combat Module System] triggered a heavy energy warning signal.

[Human: Tier 2

Combat Power: 15,000 ~ 125,000 C]

"Huh? A Void Commander with over a hundred thousand combat power?"

Seeing the combat power fluctuating from 15,000 to 125,000, Nash guessed the opponent was holding a high-tier runic weapon.

Instead of retreating, he prompted the [Combat Module System] to keep hunting.

Such a target was a perfect testing stone.

Plus, he might even snag a high-tier weapon!

Along the way, the bodies of those he killed didn't disappear but remained on the battlefield like real corpses.

Their weapons, armor, and supplies were his for the taking.

Unfortunately, many came from poor backgrounds and lacked even a high-quality weapon.

Like the countless others, they must've joined the cosmic competition just for the chance to change their faith.

Too lazy to scavenge such poor beings, Nash only gave them a brief glance and didn't search thoroughly.

While watching from the Runic Space, his body swiftly picked up the pace and climbed to a vantage point.

Drawing his bow, it began to wait for the perfect moment to strike.

As seconds and minutes ticked by, Nash felt impatient, watching the [Combat Module System] wasting precious time.

Looking at the enemy, barely relying on the high-tier runic weapon, Nash didn't think he needed to be too cautious.

If it were him, instead of waiting for the perfect opportunity, he would have long bomb the opponent to death.

Still, being mainly trained to fight and counter dark beasts, it's reasonable for the [Combat Module System] to seek a cautious approach to the unknown.

Nash remembered he programmed it to act as cautiously as possible when facing a new enemy.

Seeing it was doing the intended protocol, Nash let go, waiting as he tinkered with the other module systems.

Soon, the [Combat Module System] finally seized the ideal opportunity and fired a shot.

In Nash's eyes, as the opponent raised his massive war hammer to slay a Tier 3 dark beast, the arrow glided silently with the wind, piercing the back of his head.

Thud.

Unaware of how he died, the target crumpled to the ground.

[Killed top 37 participants: +15 million points]

"Hiss, this guy was only top 37?"

Over the past ten days, Nash had earned about 50 million points, ranking first in the 1,330th zone.

Because the map or the ranking list didn't show how much each participant earned, Nash thought he had a massive lead over the others.

However, seeing an individual with over 30 million points, only ranked 37th, it seemed his lead wasn't so much.

The cosmic competition was truly a breeding ground for hidden dragons and rising phoenixes.

Securing a top spot was going to be harder than he thought.

Suppressing his emotion, Nash took over his body as he approached the fallen participant and collected his equipment.

He assumed the person he killed was a rich kid, but seeing he only had the standard gear suggested otherwise.

It seemed this kid was lucky and picked the weapon from the treasure chest.

Checking the quality of the weapon, there was shock in his eyes.

"Is this a Tier 4 runic item?!"

A runic item, engraved with runic language, could be used regardless of rank.

A Tier 4 weapon could grant one a combat power of millions!

Yet, based on his scan, the hammer only had about 100,000 C.

"Attack-type runic weapons are indeed the lowest-class runic items."

According to William, runic items fell into three categories: attack, defense, and auxiliary.

Attack-type runic items ranked lowest because their strength relied heavily on the user, not fully unleashing their potential.

Unlike defense and auxiliary type runic items, which could activate their full potential regardless of the wielder, attack type runic items could not unless it's a consumable.

Gripping the hammer, the [Combat Module System] swiftly prompted damage reports as the void energy in Nash's body surged wildly.

From 100,000 C, Nash dialed down the runic weapon's intensity to 15,000 C until his body could handle it without being damaged.

"Tsk, this weapon's wild!"

Though he could endure the pain and damage, it wasn't worth it.

With 15,000 C plus his strength, he already surpassed what a typical Tier 3 dark beast could withstand.

The previous owner likely got drunk on power, cranking the hammer to maximum intensity that he got blind to his surroundings.

For Nash, unless necessary, he only used as much force as the opponent could take.

Turning to his new weapon, the Hammer of Death, he felt his luck had turned.

Opening the cosmic competition panel, he checked his current status.

[Zone 1,330:

Points: 65.3 million

Rank: 1/700 million

Time Left: 19 days, 20 hours, 03 minutes, 20 seconds]

"Still 700 million participants? It seems they're prioritizing dark beasts like me."

Early on, hunting dark beasts was indeed more profitable.

Not only was it easier, but they also yielded more points.

But as the maps shrank and dark beasts dwindled, player-versus-monster would shift to player-versus-player.

Quickening his pace, Nash let the [Combat Module System] take over, as he went to the runic space to work


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