"This has already made Cataclysmics into a kind of superhuman life, far surpassing ordinary humans."
At this point, Tang Feifei pointed at Qiu Tu and said, "But..."
"As an ordinary Catastrophic, you must have realized your own powerlessness, right?"
Upon hearing Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu pondered for a moment and then asked back, "Are you referring to... the time limit of using supernatural abilities?"
Tang Feifei nodded slightly, then her wheat-colored face became serious, "Yes."
"First-order Catastrophers, having just stepped on the Cataclysm Path, are limited by their understanding of their Cataclysmic abilities and the scarcity of spiritual power, which restricts their use of Cataclysmic abilities."
"For Catastrophics with weaker Cataclysmic abilities, they might manage to use them for about an hour."
"Some with stronger Cataclysmic abilities may find it difficult to use them even for ten minutes."
Qiu Tu's eyes flashed with understanding upon hearing this: wasn't this talking about himself...
Meanwhile, Tang Feifei continued to explain, "Moreover, Catastrophics at this stage although they have already fully enhanced their bodies once... are far from being able to resist firearms."
"So... even an ordinary person, as long as they hold a firearm, can still easily kill a Catastrophic."
Curious after listening to Tang Feifei's explanation, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "What about Second-Order Catastrophics?"
Tang Feifei looked at Qiu Tu with her cool eyes before slowly explaining, "If the difference between First-Order Catastrophers and ordinary people is not that great, then... Second-Order Catastrophics can be said to have far surpassed humans."
She held out her hand, counting on her fingers as she spoke, "Their Cataclysmic abilities and bodies are further strengthened; impenetrable to knives and guns, ignoring small-caliber bullet fire; spiritual power surges, allowing them to use their Cataclysmic abilities for a longer duration..."
"Just these three aspects alone make them able to take on ten opponents, easily wiping out a team of First-Order Catastrophers."
"In addition, they can disperse their Catastrophe Power for vigilance; spread their Catastrophe Power throughout their body to increase their offensive or defensive power."
"All of these make their combat power incomparable to First-Order Catastrophers and ordinary people."
At this point, she glanced at the gun Qiu Tu had at his waist and shook her head, "So, that Evil God wasn't wrong. With your current equipment and strength. surviving is indeed impossible..."
"After all... your strongest weapon, the handgun, can no longer effectively harm him."
"And yet he can easily destroy you with his body, with his Cataclysmic abilities..."
After listening to Tang Feifei's words, Qiu Tu finally had a clear understanding of the disparity between First- and Second-Order Catastrophers.
If First-Order Catastrophers are still apprentices, recruits, just stepping through the door into a superhuman world; then Second-Order Catastrophics have already become veterans, old soldiers, far surpassing First-Order Catastrophers in experience and ability...
Thinking about this, Qiu Tu also couldn't help but recall the changes in his ability after his promotion to Principal Staff...
Ever since the night before last when he was promoted to Principal Staff, he immediately checked his abilities.
As he expected, his ability had slightly improved: the original volume of influence of 2*2*2, eight cubic meters, increased to 3*3*3, twenty-seven cubic meters.
This meant the scope of influence of his "Order Space" increased by more than three times.
But with that came a surge in consumption when using his ability.
Luckily, Qiu Tu's spiritual power seemed to have also increased along with the upgrade in ability. Otherwise, he probably wouldn't have been able to use his upgraded abilities at all.
Besides this, there were no other changes to Qiu Tu's abilities and physique.
At the time, Qiu Tu had wondered why his promotion brought such a meager improvement.
Now... he probably understood.
It's likely he wasn't considered a Second-Order Catastrophic yet: being Deputy Staff and Principal Staff was just a small step for his "Order-Political" Cataclysm Path, not enough for a qualitative change.
Probably only when he truly becomes Deputy Division Chief will he become a Second-Order Catastrophic, and his abilities and physique will experience a major upgrade!
So... both Larilo and "Crisis Intuition" had informed him that he couldn't cope with Jia Shu, a Second-Order Catastrophic.
However, he had previously only assumed that his abilities had no effect on Jia Shu, never expecting that even a pistol could not harm Jia Shu.
"It seems, only when one has reached the strength of a Second-Order Cataclysmic Awakened, does one truly become a supernatural being..."
"Things are indeed a bit tricky..."
Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but turn to his lifesaver: Tang Feifei. He curiously asked, "So, Sister Tang, what level of Cataclysmic are you?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Feifei, who had always maintained a solemn expression, revealed a touch of proud smile on her wheat-colored face.
She said slowly, "Third Order."
Qiu Tu was surprised, "Third Order?!"
Tang Feifei nodded, then explained, "Yes, a Third Order Cataclysmic."
A hint of pride appeared on her face, like a lioness boasting her might, "Yes, I am the strongest Third Order Cataclysmic allowed in the Sanctuary."
Qiu Tu keenly caught the key phrase: allowed by the Sanctuary?
However, Tang Feifei did not explain the meaning of this term but began to explain about the Third Order Cataclysmics instead.
She said, "Compared to Second Order Cataclysmics, Third Order Cataclysmics are actually much more powerful."
"Because once you are promoted to a Third Order Cataclysmic, the Cataclysm Path you follow should already be more than half completed."
"At this time, you will have a second Cataclysmic ability to further enhance your strength."
"And... your body will be further strengthened. Let alone small-caliber handguns, even rifles can no longer cause you fatal harm."
"In addition to your body, our spiritual power will also be sublimated, allowing it to leave the body and enter the 'Boundless Heart Sea' to explore the secrets within the Boundless Heart Sea..."
"...to further strengthen ourselves."
"...to unravel the true nature of the world's Cataclysm."
"...to hunt down those Cataclysmic Creatures that wander on the human side of the Boundless Heart Sea, gathering more precious Cataclysmic Material to craft stronger Cataclysmic treasures...."
Listening to the scenes described by Tang Feifei, Qiu Tu was momentarily captivated.
However, his ambition might not lie in such violent confrontations, so after a moment of yearning, he promptly called back his reason.
He looked at Tang Feifei, somewhat puzzled and asked, "If Cataclysmics are really that powerful... then, are all the higher-ups in the Sanctuary High Order Catastrophists?"
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Feifei laughed.
Meanwhile, Liu Fuping had just finished making the tea.
She walked over with graceful steps, placed the teapot on the coffee table, and poured a cup for each of them, "Bureau Chief, officers, the tea is ready."
Qiu Tu looked up at her, pondered for a moment, and then instructed, "Sister Liu, go next door and hurry Big Biao and the others to bring over Little Liu's team of agents from the bureau, and get them properly equipped."
"Tonight, we start the apprehension!"
Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Liu Fuping knew he was deliberately sending her away. She rolled her eyes at Qiu Tu and responded unenthusiastically, "Got it~~~ officer."
"Then you and the Bureau Chief... have a good chat~~"
On the last three words, she put emphasis and changed the tone of "chat" to sound more like "flirt"...
After that, she turned around, swaying her hips as she left the villa.
Listening to her teasing that was neither big nor small, Qiu Tu hadn't even spoken when Tang Feifei coughed and said, "Fuping is causing you trouble..."
Still three chapters and 10,000 words, ha. Slept too late tonight, have to work tomorrow, probably won't get the third chapter out until around 20:00. I'll try to finish earlier.