With one move, the outcome was decided.
Even though Netero used the 100-Type Guanyin: Zero Hand, which was unleashed at the cost of his life force, he was ultimately failed to defeat Beyond.
As father and son, what emotions should they face at this moment, with the younger generation surpassing the older generation?
Was it regret, or pride?
Or perhaps both?
But matter what Netero felt about this result, at least at this moment, Beyond understood that the person he had always respected most was still his father before him.
"When you stop challenging yourself, that's when your life ends."
Beyond casually raised his hand and removed the now-meaningless armor from his body.
Boom!
When the shoulder armor, armguards and other parts fell to the ground, they directly created a shallow pit on the ground, revealing just how heavy those pieces were.
"My beloved father, these were the words you often admonished me with in the past."
Beyond strode confidently toward Netero, who lay on the ground, his eyes filled with unshakable resolve: "So I will never stop challenging myself… The only thing that can stop me is death."
…
Outside the battlefield.
The spectators from both sides witnessed this scene, and their reactions were starkly divided.
The Hunter Association's side was filled with grief and anger, while Beyond's team was exhilarated.
Especially Beyond's team members. While they had witnessed Netero's terrifying power firsthand, it only served to highlight Beyond's overwhelming strength.
Beyond was was the leader they had chosen, and with this victory, he would undoubtedly lead them to challenge the new world full of opportunities!
In contrast, the Hunter Association was not only filled with grief and anger, but also shrouded in despair.
"Chairman…!"
Kanzai's forehead was full of veins, and he finally couldn't hold back any longer. He took a step forward and was about to rush into the battlefield.
But the moment he moved, a hand pressed down on his shoulder.
It was Moses, who is stopping him with an expressionless face.
"Moses?"
Kanzai turned to look at Moses, who had a blank expression on his face, and frowned.
Moses shook his head slightly at Kangzai, then with a little force, he pulled Kanzai back to his original position.
"What are you doing?"
Kanzai took a step back, staring wide-eyed at Moses, who stood right in front of him.
Moses didn't answer. Instead, he walked past Kanzai and stepped onto the battlefield.
Kanzai was stunned when he saw Moses's actions.
Cheadle, who was standing nearby, also noticed Moses' actions and seemed about to say something but hesitated.
Meanwhile, Pyon showed no intention of stopping Moses. Her gaze was fixed firmly on his figure as he moved toward the battlefield.
Beans also looked at Moses's back.
His eyes were already filled with tears, and his tightly bitten lips also revealed his current emotion.
Wiping away the falling tears with his sleeve, Beans shifted his gaze to Netero, who lay motionless in the distance. In his mind, he recalled the instructions Netero had given him the day before.
'Chairman… You had a choice. Why did you still…?'
Beans clenched his fists tightly, but at this moment, he had the same thought as Moses before.
…
The other side.
Beyond's team also immediately noticed Moses's movement and subconsciously stepped forward.
This was a fight to the death.
Until one side perished, the duel was not over.
The others are not allowed to interfere in a duel, as this behavior is tantamount to breaking the rules.
…
On the battlefield.
Even without turning around, Beyond could feel Moses's approaching presence, which is sharp as a blade's edge.
But he paid no attention and continued to strode towards Netero, who was barely clinging to life.
"The crimes and the infamy… I'll bear them."
Looking down at Netero's dimming eyes, Beyond's voice was filled with determination.
Many years ago, Netero had given Beyond a choice for the sake of the greater good.
Beyond had refused.
So Netero had forcibly made the choice for him.
It cannot be said that there is anything wrong with Netero's approach. As the Chairman of the Hunter Association, he had to consider the bigger picture and endure the pressure from the V5.
After all, the unsolvable Calamities from the Dark Continent are Pandora's boxes, each capable of destroying humanity. There was no room for carelessness.
Now, many years later, Beyond had given Netero a choice for the sake of his dream.
Netero had refused.
Therefore, Beyond was prepared to bear the sins and infamy, and wanted to personally cut off this bond, that was both a family tie and an obstacle.
Seeing that Netero could no longer respond, Beyond lowered his eyes, and a flame-like Aura emerged from his right hand.
Even if he did nothing, his revered father would soon succumb to death.
But Beyond couldn't bear to watch Netero linger in this state, waiting for the end.
Rather than that, he would fully embrace his resolve to bear the infamy and send Netero on his way with a single, decisive blow.
The boiling emotions in Beyond's heart gradually calmed down, and the firm luster in his eyes were replaced by something indescribable. He slowly raised his fist, which is wrapped in flaming Aura.
But just when he was about to end Netero's life, the presence of Moses behind him, which had been a constant pressure, suddenly vanished.
'Sigh... Why show weakness at a time like this?'
Beyond immediately notice the movement of Moses's presence, and couldn't help but mutter to himself with some emotion.
'Those who achieve great things can have weaknesses-'
'But those weaknesses must never lie in humanity.'
Beyond suddenly turned around and stepped forward, and his huge fist, which had already covered in condensed Aura, punched forward.
But this punch hit the empty air, and the explosive force released caused the space in front of him to suddenly distort.
Within his entire field of vision, all he could see were the members of the Hunter Association standing in the distance, but there was no sign of Moses.
"Oh?"
When he saw his punch missed, Beyond raised an eyebrow in surprise.
But he didn't take further action because he could not sense any intent to attack from Moses.
"That's enough. You're not short on these 'few seconds', are you?"
Moses's voice suddenly came from behind. Beyond lowered his arm and turned around, only to see Moses already crouched beside Netero.
It is unknown what technique Moses used to bypass Beyond's perception entirely.
Beyond didn't respond, but just turned his body again to face Moses and Netero.