Ten minutes passed quickly, and the idle chatter came to an end.
At this moment, the referee stepped forward and announced, "Contestants, are you ready? The match officially begins."
As soon as the words fell, the four figures on the stage scattered, each occupying a corner of the arena.
Luo Fei and Er Niu's eyes met in mid-air, a silent understanding passing between them.
With a sharp whistle of wind, their figures vanished from their spots simultaneously, charging toward the other two contestants.
Bang! Bang!
Two heavy collisions rang out.
In the blink of an eye, Luo Fei and Er Niu had knocked the other two semi-finalists clean off the stage.
A collective gasp erupted from the audience. No one had expected this outcome; the grand free-for-all they had imagined never happened. The arena had instantly become a stage for just the two of them.
"Alright, Er Niu, now it's just us," Luo Fei said with a smile, seeing that the obstacles had been cleared.
"Mhm," Er Niu nodded in response.
"Good. Then there's no need for us to hide anything anymore. Let's show our true capabilities!" As Luo Fei spoke, he began to strip off his martial arts uniform.
"Fine." Er Niu understood Luo Fei's intent and followed suit, pulling off his own uniform.
It seemed the real confrontation was about to begin.
The heavy martial arts uniforms were tossed out of the ring, hitting the ground with a resounding thud and kicking up a cloud of dust.
The surrounding spectators were dumbfounded. They were shocked to realize that these two hadn't even been using their full strength in the previous matches they had been fighting while wearing such incredibly heavy clothing. It was terrifying to think about.
Having shed their Gravity Martial Arts Uniforms, the two locked eyes again before charging at each other with incredible speed.
Boom!
A massive explosion of sound echoed as their fists collided in mid-air.
Seeing that they were evenly matched, both smiled, clearly testing the waters of each other's power.
Immediately after, Luo Fei threw a flurry of punches. Er Niu met them head-on, catching every strike with his palms before retaliating with a heavy blow of his own.
They traded blows back and forth, their forms shifting rapidly. Their footwork was so swift that they left countless afterimages across the arena; the naked eye of an ordinary person could hardly keep up with their movements.
In a private booth outside the arena, Luo Xuanyi and the others stared tensely at the battle, afraid to miss even a single detail.
They didn't know who to root for, as both were the most important people in their lives. Unable to choose, they simply cheered for both in their hearts, silently watching the fierce competition.
Qin Yan watched the battle with a gratified smile. Compared to before, their combat style had matured significantly. It seemed their solitary training after leaving him had truly allowed them to grow.
Crack!
Luo Fei caught an opening and landed a direct punch on Er Niu's left cheek. Er Niu reacted instantly, his fist the size of a sandbag smashing heavily into Luo Fei's face as well.
In an instant, both were sent flying backward, sliding several meters across the stage after they landed.
As they stabilized themselves, they looked at each other and smiled. Their eyes were filled with sincere joy, showing their mutual recognition and respect for each other's strength.
"Er Niu, take this招!" Luo Fei suddenly called out.
He dropped into a crouch, both fists pulled back to his waist as he began to concentrate all the power in his body.
The Qi throughout his body converged toward his fists. Once the gathering was complete, Luo Fei let out a thunderous roar: "Savage Elephant Rushing Punch! Ha!"
As his iron fists struck out, two white energy waves erupted from them, intertwining in the air as they shot toward Er Niu at extreme speed.
Er Niu dared not be careless. He stomped a foot heavily onto the ground, sinking into a firm horse stance. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, mobilizing every ounce of strength in his body for defense.
Boom!
The energy waves slammed heavily into Er Niu.
He was immediately pushed back by the massive impact, his feet carving deep furrows into the arena floor. He resisted with all his might, but he was still being forced toward the edge.
Seeing that he was about to fall out of the ring, the hearts of everyone in the audience leaped into their throats.
Just as he was about to be pushed off, Er Niu strained every muscle to stabilize himself.
"Hah!"
He suddenly barked out a shout, erupting with a powerful aura that deflected the shockwave upward.
Boom!
An explosion rang out as the energy wave detonated in the sky.
Er Niu was now in a sorry state, his breathing becoming ragged. The sleeves of his clothes had been shredded by the energy wave, revealing sturdy arms marked with light burns. A trace of blood leaked from the corner of his mouth; clearly, blocking Luo Fei's attack had come at a high price.
Luo Fei was in relatively better shape, but that last blast had drained nearly seventy percent of his power. His aura was now significantly weaker than before.
Seeing this, Er Niu retaliated with his own ultimate move. He gathered a wave of energy in his palms and fired it directly at Luo Fei, scoring a direct hit.
Luo Fei was sent tumbling through the air, crashing into the ground with enough force to create a massive crater in the arena.
"Luo Fei!"
The women in the private booth cried out in alarm, their eyes fixed on the deep pit, their faces filled with worry as they shouted his name.
Amidst the collective concern, Luo Fei's figure suddenly leaped out of the pit. He stood back on the stage, his clothes shattered and blood dripping from his mouth.
"Er Niu, you're amazing! You're so strong! Fighting you is exhilarating!" Luo Fei shouted excitedly.
"You too," Er Niu responded with a grin, equally happy.
They stared at each other, their eyes burning with an infinite will to battle. This was the fight they had anticipated for a long time, and the blood in their veins was boiling.
"Incredible! This is magnificent! This has to be the most spectacular duel in history!" The audience was in a frenzy, everyone marveled at the intensity of the match.
The spectacular fight and the fierce collisions left them dumbfounded and blood-pumped.
The violent explosions also alerted the higher-ups. The Twelve Knights of the Round Table arrived on the scene one after another. Qin Yan even sensed several auras even more powerful than the Knights. One of them was an old acquaintance, Iron Madman. These people were likely Saint Level powerhouses.
The two on the stage were completely unaffected by the roar of the crowd. In their eyes, there was only their opponent.
With a whoosh, both figures vanished from the arena again.
A new round of confrontation began a close-quarters brawl where every punch hit home. The sound of fists hitting flesh was a rhythmic accompaniment that made the spectators' blood boil.
The two were completely immersed in the raw sensation of power.
Their clash shook the earth and stirred the mountains, filling the air with the smoke of battle.
The sturdy arena was beaten into a state of ruin, swaying and ready to collapse at any moment.
"Stunning... their strength is likely already approaching the Saint Level. Is this really a duel between teenagers? It's too terrifying." Looking at the two fighting fiercely on the stage,
the eleven members of the Twelve Knights of the Round Table could only sigh in amazement. They could hardly believe their eyes; two children in their teens had actually surpassed them in strength.
The fierce battle continued for an unknown amount of time.
Eventually, their figures stood still on the stage, still trying to attack each other but clearly exhausted. They were covered in wounds and swaying on their feet.
It was obvious that they had reached the point where their oil lamps were running dry. The victor would be decided soon.
Thud!
Both landed a final punch on the other's face simultaneously, and both fell backward.
Bang! Bang!
Two loud thuds followed as they both hit the ground and didn't move.
The scene fell into a heavy silence. At this point, whoever could stand up first would be the winner.
After a moment, both figures on the ground showed a flicker of movement. Under the incredulous gaze of the crowd, they both stumbled and slowly, agonizingly, pulled themselves to their feet.
The crowd erupted in cheers at the unexpected resilience.
They struggled to stand straight, both attempting to strike a victory pose.
However, a moment later, the audience watched as Er Niu, who had only just stood up, slowly tilted backward and collapsed to the ground again. Only Luo Fei remained standing.
Silence fell over the crowd once more as the referee rushed forward to begin the countdown.
"10!"
"9!"
Every count beat like a drum in the hearts of the spectators.
The entire arena held its breath, eyes fixed on the stage.
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Hah!"
Luo Fei was the winner.
The scene instantly turned into a riot of celebration. The champion had been crowned. Some people could no longer contain themselves and rushed onto the stage, tossing Luo Fei and Er Niu into the air, cheering and shouting for them, thanking them for such a brilliant match.
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