BOOM—
To the shock of everyone watching.
Ulquiorra Ryker grabbed one of Kastro's clones by the head and slammed it into the floor.
Deafening explosion. Bricks shattered!
Dust billowed!
The fight ended instantly.
The remaining clone had rushed behind Ulquiorra, but when its twin was ground into the floor, it dissipated.
"..."
The arena fell silent. Countless eyes fixed on the ring.
When the dust settled, everyone saw the scene clearly.
The former fan-favorite, the handsome Kastro with flowing blonde hair...
Was now a mess. Covered in blood, pressed into the floor like a dog. Face swollen, teeth missing.
Handsome? Not anymore.
Ulquiorra Ryker, who held him down, hadn't even drawn his sword. He ended it with one hand.
The floor beneath Kastro had caved in, forming a 10-meter crater.
A terrifying strike.
"..."
No one spoke. Everyone stared blankly at the only man standing.
Ulquiorra Ryker slowly released his grip and stood up.
He even used Kastro's clothes to wipe the blood off his hand.
His cold gaze swept the surroundings.
Next second.
The arena ignited like boiling oil splashed with water.
"WOOOAAAAH!"
"Ulquiorra! Ulquiorra!"
"Ulquiorra!!"
"Ulquiorra!!"
The chants became a tidal wave.
From this moment, everyone knew a true king had risen in Heaven's Arena.
Ulquiorra!
He crushed the returning veteran Kastro with absolute dominance.
Stepping on his corpse to ascend.
Even Hisoka, sitting in the corner, looked grim.
His expression was so heavy it could drip water.
Strong!
Very strong.
Hisoka saw through Kastro's final move.
Nen Clone.
Combined with Tiger Bite Fist... if Hisoka fought Kastro, his winning chances wouldn't be 100%.
Especially if Kastro used the clone sneak attack. It could put Hisoka in a bad spot.
Yet this tough opponent, who trained for years, couldn't last a few rounds against this eerie boy.
His ultimate move was broken effortlessly.
Terrifyingly strong.
Especially that reaction speed to distinguish the real body instantly.
Even Hisoka couldn't tell which was real so quickly.
How did he do it?
If Hisoka were in the ring instead of Kastro... how much chance would he have?
Hisoka fell into thought.
He stopped going "Hehe~".
These fruits were growing way faster than expected.
It wasn't just "thorny" anymore.
They might pierce his mouth—or him entirely!
"Ulquiorra, huh? Things are getting interesting..."
Hisoka murmured, retracting his fangs like a viper in the dark.
"Amazing!! Brother Ryker! Kastro lost so badly. Why could he tell the real one at the end? Killua, do you know?"
Gon was amazed.
Killua smiled bitterly. He couldn't tell them apart.
"Too strong. Ulquiorra! Gon, we need to train harder. Or we'll never achieve anything on the upper floors."
"Ulquiorra will definitely become a top figure here!"
Killua sighed.
Seeing Ryker silent, Killua assumed Ryker also found Ulquiorra terrifying.
But if Killua could read minds, he'd be confused.
Ryker was busy counting his loot!
[DING! You defeated Kastro (via Nen Beast).]
[Lucky Star Triggered! Designated Drop: [Enhancement Talent] (Gold)!]
[Rolling (10%)... Success!]
[Acquired: [Tiger Bite True Fist] (Gold), [Nen Clone] (Double Purple)!]
[System Note: [Nen Clone] (Double Purple) crushed for XP (User has [Thunder Nen Beast] Red).]
[System Note: [Enhancement Master] (Gold) fused -> [Enhancement Talent] (Double Gold)!]
Heavenly sound.
He didn't kill Kastro.
Kastro was a decent guy who held back earlier. Plus, Ryker had [Lucky Star] for guaranteed drops, so no need for unnecessary killing.
Ryker was a peace-loving guy.
Right?
Information flooded Ryker's mind.
Enhancement Talent broke through again! Double Gold!
Gold from Wing + Gold from Kastro = Double Gold!
Plus XP from trash mobs.
[Tiger Bite True Fist] (Gold)!
Years of Kastro's training memories poured in.
Ryker didn't need to practice. He mastered it instantly.
In his hands, Tiger Bite Fist would be 10x stronger than Kastro's!
And... Ryker had an epiphany.
Nen Clone + Thunder Nen Beast + Tiger Bite Fist + Invisible Hand + Psychokinesis?!
Could he fuse them?
Create a Three-Headed Six-Armed Vajra Avatar!
God-slayer mode!
"Phew... Perfect!!"
Ryker smiled.
Accumulating traits meant accumulating wisdom. Fusing a hundred schools to create a supreme path.
Of course, creating a new martial art took time.
Even with Grandmaster stats, he needed to simmer the ideas.
The arena cheered.
Ulquiorra Ryker ignored them and left.
But today was destined to be eventful.
Corridor.
"Phew... what a match! Without seeing it, I wouldn't know such strength existed. Brother Ryker, who is stronger? You or Ulquiorra? I feel like you are!"
Gon looked at Ryker with adoration.
Killua, however, looked heavy-hearted.
"Brother Ryker!! Please help us! Train us without holding back! If we encounter that guy... we might die."
The genius Killua felt deep pressure.
In his family, he was a genius. But here, he was nothing compared to these monsters.
If talent wasn't enough, he had to work harder.
"Oh? Train you?"
Ryker paused.
He saw a countdown above their heads.
[Trait Farming Cooldown: 32H]
[Trait Farming Cooldown: 64H]
Oh?
Finally?
Gon and Killua were on cooldown before. Now they were almost ready.
With [Lucky Star] (Gold), he could guarantee drops!
Perfect!
Following these protagonists meant infinite farming.
They were his trait banks.
Training them? Of course!
Their hard work is MY hard work!
I just lie down and collect rent.
"Killua, I'm happy you think that way. The world is big. Only by working hard can you become strong."
"Gon! Killua! You must give 120% effort every day! Only through desperate training will you improve."
"Don't worry, I will train you!"
Ryker said righteously.
Work hard, little bros!
Earn money for Big Bro Ryker!
It's for your own good.
"Brother Ryker! Waaaa! I won't let you down!! Killua!!"
"Yes! Me too! I'll train like crazy!"
Gon and Killua were moved to tears. They swore to train desperately.
Good job!
"Hehe."
Suddenly, a chuckle from ahead.
They stopped. A figure leaned against the wall, waiting for them.
"Hisoka?! Brother Ryker! It's him!!"
Gon gasped, gripping his fishing rod.
Killua tensed up.
Hisoka was dangerous. Private duels happened often here. Deaths were ignored.
Everyone came for money, fame, or power. Life was cheap.
"Ryker, is it? I've been watching you for a long time. You are a true genius."
"Our match is in two days. Be prepared."
Hisoka smiled at Ryker.
He wanted to pluck this fruit. To taste it.
The thrill of killing a genius was unparalleled.
He trembled with excitement, a flushed look on his face.
"Two days?"
Ryker narrowed his eyes.
He saw a line of text floating above Hisoka's head.
[Target Hisoka Farming Cooldown: 60H]
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