The majestic and solemn giant golden Guanyin was shattered in the battle.
This scene, which defied all expectations, stunned everyone present, except for Moses.
Especially for Cheadle and the others-
Who could have imagined such a thing happening to Netero's 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva?
The surroundings fell into complete silence in an instant.
But Moses had no time to analyze the similarities between Beyond's Nen Ability and his own Gyo: Phase Force. At this moment, his mind was torn between 'intervening' and 'not intervening'.
Because, strictly speaking, there is no suspense in this duel.
Netero is doomed to lose...
So continuing the fight would be meaningless.
Moses's expression flickered with hesitation.
…
On the battlefield.
When the golden Guanyin shattered into pieces-
Netero's pupils shrank sharply, and he suddenly leaped backwards, first putting some distance between himself and Beyond.
At the same time, Beyond shot straight toward Netero like an arrow.
Hum-
A solemn, divine resonance seemed to echo through the air once more.
Even as he leaped backwards, Netero once again clasped his hands together and summoned the 100-Type Guanyin again.
So what if it was shattered?
As long as his 'heart' still remained, he could manifest the 100-Type Guanyin countless times.
The 100-Type Guanyin revealed its figure and swung its palms toward Beyond with serene and detached expression.
[Unity of Knowledge and Action - Domain]
Beyond used his Nen Ability at full power, clearing a path ahead with his fists, and blasting away the golden lights that came at him from all angles effortlessly.
Bang, bang, bang-
Each precisely aimed punch intercepted the 100-Type Guanyin's strikes without fail.
There was no stopping him.
The 100-Type Guanyin's overwhelming strength was completely countered by Beyond's Nen Ability.
And since both sides are Enhancers, whoever can pour more Aura in offense and defense will be closer to victory.
But it is precisely this condition that left Netero powerless.
Just as Bi Beyond had said before the battle began-
Netero is old.
And the one thing that could compensate for the gap in age, the 100-Type Guanyin, was now countered by Beyond.
How could there be any chance of victory?
That was why, when Beyond shattered the 100-Type Guanyin's palm and arm with a single punch, he had declared with absolute certainty, "You have already lost."
Beyond pressed forward relentlessly, closing in on Netero with terrifying speed.
Faced with the endless barrage of palm strikes, Beyond charged through like a tiger among sheep. Every punch he threw repelled the golden palms descending like comets.
Soon-
He broke through the Hundred-Type Guanyin's storm of attacks and stepped into Netero's death line.
Without any flashy techniques, he simply threw another punch.
But this fist carried the Aura of a top-tier Enhancer, and its power should not be underestimated.
More importantly-
The timing of Beyond's attack was faster than Netero's speed in withdrawing 100-Type Guanyin.
In other words, Netero's current Manifested Aura was inferior to Beyond's. And Beyond's fist was concentrated with enough Aura to effortlessly shatter the Aura-Type Guanyin's palm strikes.
Under these circumstances, there is a huge gap in the offensive and defensive capabilities of the two sides.
However, at this critical moment, Netero remained calm. He controlled 100-Type Guanyin's bamboo-like golden arm to twist at an unnatural angle, its palm scooping Netero upward just in time.
The moment after the 100-Type Guanyin scooped up Netero, Beyond's fist shot past, but it fell into the air. Even so, the sheer force of the blow created a deafening shockwave.
At the same time, the 100-Type Guanyin's massive form abruptly vanished.
Netero, who should have been held in the golden palm, now landed behind Beyond and instantly lashed out with a vicious kick aimed at the back of Beyond's head.
At this moment, Beyond's momentum was spent, so when he sensed the danger, he could only barely tilt his body to the side.
With that slight adjustment, Netero's kick struck Beyond's shoulder armor instead.
Clang!
A metallic ring resounded across the battlefield as the force of the blow crashed into Beyond's shoulder armor.
The next moment,
The shoulder armor couldn't withstand the force and shattered.
With nothing left to block it, the full force of the kick slammed directly into Beyond's shoulder.
The impact sent Beyond skidding across the ground for over ten meters before he finally came to a stop.
At this time,
Netero landed steadily, his gaze as sharp as ever.
He clasped his hands together and prayed.
The golden light then flared once more.
A streak of golden Aura, carrying immense force, tore through the air, aiming for Beyond's back.
Feeling the movement coming from behind, Beyond restrained the smile on his face a little, turned around abruptly, and swung his arm in retaliation.
The palm that was swung out directly attracted the palm strike of 100-Type Guanyin.
The two collided in mid-air once again.
Crack-
Without any surprise, under the force of Beyond's palm strike, which was wrapped in even more Manifested Aura, the golden palm of the 100-Type Guanyin shattered into pieces.
'A lean camel is bigger than a horse. That saying can be applied to you, old man.'
After smashing the 100-Type Guanyin's palm, Beyond didn't retract his arm, which remained extended to the side. His eyes passed through the scattering golden fragments, locking onto Netero's face.
Although he was able to counter 100-Type Guanyin's palm strikes with his [Unity of Knowledge and Action - Domain], he couldn't ignore the desperate resistance of Netero, who was once the strongest Nen User in the world.
Netero said nothing, his eyes quickly glancing over Beyond's shoulder.
He had only shattered the shoulder armor, but failed to hurt Beyond.
If he were at his peak condition, he would've undoubtedly turned that strike into a decisive advantage.
Unfortunately, there is no ifs.
Netero's mindset remained as steady as a boulder. He didn't respond to Beyond's words, and instead clasped his hands together in prayer once more.
Under the premise of giving his all, he wouldn't let slip even the smallest opportunity to pave the way for victory!
That was the only thing on Netero's mind right now.
As if sensing Netero's unwavering will, the golden Guanyin's countless arms turned into blurs, launching a relentless assault toward Beyond.
Beyond's pupils reflected the fleeting golden light, while his hands had already weaved a dazzling web of punches in front of him.
The incoming golden streams of light, pulled by the force of gravity, could only merge into Beyond's flurry of strikes.
The fists and palms collided violently in mid-air.
Beyond was like an unstoppable beast. He withstood the 100-Type Guanyin's onslaught and closed in on Netero step by step.
He knew that shattering the 100-Type Guanyin was meaningless. Instead, while holding the upper hand, he chose to advance steadily, seizing the chance to end the fight in a single decisive blow.
'With the old man's experience, he must have noticed the weakness of [Unity of Knowledge and Action].'
Beyond had absolute confidence in his victory, but he wouldn't underestimate Netero's counterattacks.
Just now, Netero took the opportunity to cause him to lose half of his shoulder armor, so next time, it could be an arm or a fatal injury.
Beyond intended to crush that possibility before it could even take shape.
And then, with overwhelming dominance, claim victory in this life-or-death duel!
With that conviction, Beyond's advance grew even fiercer.