The moment the dust cleared—
Kai was already moving.
But this time—
Rex was ready.
Opening Clash
BOOM!
Their fists collided mid-air.
A shockwave burst outward, forcing nearby students to step back.
"…He blocked it?" someone whispered.
Rex grinned.
"You're fast… but I'm stronger."
With a sudden surge—
He pushed forward.
BAM!
Kai was forced back, his feet dragging across the ground.
Level Difference Shows
Rex didn't stop.
He pressed the attack relentlessly.
Claws slashed—
Kai dodged.
A kick followed—
Kai blocked—
CRACK!
His arms shook from the impact.
"…Tch."
For the first time—
Kai frowned.
Pressure Mounts
Rex's movements grew faster.
More savage.
More precise.
"Keep up!"
SLASH!
A shallow cut opened across Kai's shoulder.
Gasps spread through the crowd.
"He's bleeding!"
Kai is Pushed Back
Kai stepped back again.
Then again.
Each hit pushing him closer to the edge of the arena.
Inside—
That voice stirred.
"You're losing."
Kai clenched his jaw.
I know…
Rex Takes Control
"Is that all you've got?!"
Rex roared, his body expanding further.
Beast Conversion: Full Body
His power skyrocketed.
He vanished—
And reappeared above Kai.
"END IT!"
BOOOOM!!!
The ground shattered as his attack landed.
Dust exploded everywhere.
Silence… Then Movement
"…Did he lose?"
"…No way…"
From within the dust—
A figure stepped out.
Kai.
Bruised.
Bleeding slightly.
But standing.
Kai's Talent Awakens
His eyes glowed faintly crimson.
"…Guess I can't hold back anymore."
A dark aura flickered around him.
Not explosive.
Not overwhelming.
But… dangerous.
Talent: Blood Resonance
The air grew heavier.
Even Rex paused.
"…What is that "
Shift in the Fight
Kai moved again.
This time—
Faster.
Sharper.
He slipped past Rex's attack—
BAM!
A clean hit to the ribs.
Rex staggered.
"…You got faster?"
Kai didn't answer.
But his breathing—
Was heavier now.
Limit Reached
Rex wiped blood from his mouth.
Then smiled.
"Good… now this is a fight!"
He charged again—
Stronger than before.
And this time—
Kai couldn't fully keep up.
SLAM!
He was thrown to the ground.
Desperation
Kai coughed, blood at the corner of his lips.
His vision blurred slightly.
"You're still too weak."
The voice echoed again.
"…Then give me more."
A pause.
Then—
Silence.
Final Trump Card
Kai slowly stood.
His aura flickered violently now.
"…Fine."
He clenched his fist.
Dark crimson energy surged through his veins.
Skill Activated: Blood Enhancement
Transformation
His muscles tensed.
Veins glowed faint red.
The ground beneath him cracked.
The pressure—
Doubled.
Students stepped back instinctively.
"…What is that?!"
Even the instructor's expression changed.
Final Clash
Rex charged.
Kai stepped forward.
BOOM!
Their collision shook the entire arena.
But this time—
Kai didn't move.
Kai vanished—
Reappeared in front of Rex—
BAM!
A direct punch.
Rex staggered.
BAM!
Another.
Faster.
Stronger.
Relentless.
Rex tried to counter—
But—
He couldn't keep up anymore.
Kai pulled his arm back.
Crimson energy surged.
"…This ends now."
BOOOOM!!!
The final strike landed.
Rex's body was launched across the arena—
Crashing into the barrier.
Silence.
Rex didn't move.
The screen flickered—
Winner: Kai Draven
Kai stood there.
Breathing heavily.
The crimson aura fading.
His body trembled slightly.
"…So this is the cost…"
As he turned to leave—
A drop of blood fell from his hand.
And for a split second—
It moved.
On its own.