With the conclusion of the first six matches, the seventh match was about to begin.
This match would undoubtedly draw everyone's attention, as it would no longer be the child's play like previous matches but a showdown between Yamcha and Tien Shinhan.
"Contestant Tien Shinhan and Yamcha both displayed impressive strength in the previous World Martial Arts Tournament. Let's look forward to an exciting match from them… Please welcome both contestants!" The blonde-haired referee spoke as he invited Yamcha and Tien Shinhan out from the backstage waiting area.
To the blonde-haired referee, these two were old acquaintances by now.
To be able to witness a real martial arts battle again filled him with excitement.
Thanks to the referee's introduction, the audience's enthusiasm was ignited, and the noise in the stands rose to a new level.
This was all thanks to the previous two matches, which had already been shocking enough for ordinary people.
Even the gods in the audience were finally showing some interest.
After watching several boring matches in a row, their patience had almost worn out.
"Lord Champa, those two look kind of familiar. Maybe this match will be worth watching. Aren't you going to take a look?" Vados said to Champa with a cheerful smile.
"Tch~! With their level, what's worth watching? Anyway, this pudding is delicious. After the tournament is over, we have to stock up on more, and every flavor." Why would Champa have the leisure to watch the fight?
At this point, Champa had no interest in the match at all. Instead, he was squeezed together with the little girl next to him, sharing snacks with each other.
Seeing Champa like this, Vados could only sigh and shake her head helplessly.
But, having tasted the pudding herself, she had to admit. It really was delicious, with a unique texture.
Her gaze turned to the blonde-haired girl, and then to the rather serious-looking black-haired boy beside her.
They must be twin siblings.
After observing them for a while, Vados exchanged a polite smile with their mother, who sat next to them, then turned her attention elsewhere.
She just found it curious that these Earthling children weren't afraid of Lord Champa, the God of Destruction, at all.
It had been countless years since she'd seen Lord Champa act so childlike, bickering and sharing food with kids.
…
On another side of the stands.
"Ancestor, it's finally time for the match between Tien Shinhan and Yamcha. I wonder which of them will win," East Supreme Kai perked up, ready to closely observe the battle.
"When I unlocked their potential a few days ago, I could already feel the difference between them. In terms of innate potential, Tien Shinhan surpasses Yamcha. If it were Krillin, he should be capable of fighting Tien Shinhan at full strength," Old Supreme Kai stroked his chin, giving his analysis based on his previous impression.
Of course, who was actually stronger would only be determined after the fight.
…
In the arena.
Tien Shinhan and Yamcha stood facing each other, the battle about to begin. The aura they unconsciously exuded put tremendous pressure on the blonde-haired referee nearby, who began to sweat profusely.
Despite his nervousness, the referee felt even more excitement and anticipation.
If there wasn't this kind of thrill, could it even be called a martial arts match?!
"Tien Shinhan, ever since we both received the Old Supreme Kai's Unlock Potential, our powers have improved tremendously. We've both been training hard for over a month since returning to Earth. Let me see what you've achieved," Yamcha said, his fighting spirit high.
"You said exactly what I was thinking. In the past, our matches always ended in a draw. This time, let's finally settle who's stronger," Tien Shinhan replied, matching Yamcha's fighting spirit.
The two, having mutual respect for each other, each assumed their fighting stances.
"Begin!!" The blonde-haired referee, seeing the moment was right, gave the signal.
Almost the instant his words fell, Tien Shinhan and Yamcha moved at the same time, both turning into afterimages and disappearing from where they stood.
The ordinary spectators in the stands were instantly baffled as they watched the two suddenly vanish.
Even the blonde-haired referee was momentarily stunned, but the next second, with a thunderous bang from the sky, everyone's attention was drawn upward.
'Boom! Boom! Boom!!!' More explosions echoed in the sky.
Yamcha and Tien Shinhan had already taken their battle to the sky, trading fierce, bone-crunching blows.
Their attacks were as fast as lightning, every move and stance possessed the might to topple mountains and overturn seas. The force of the fist wind was so terrifying that ordinary beings—even those with a power level exceeding ten thousand—would be utterly unable to withstand it.
'Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! ...' One heart-stopping rumble after another erupted through the air.
Everyone was already dumbfounded.
People… fighting while floating in the air?
Moving so fast you could barely see afterimages?
Are these even humans anymore?
The eyes of the ordinary people were about to pop out. This level of battle was beyond their comprehension.
Of course, there were also quite a few whose blood was boiling, because they had watched the previous two World Martial Arts Tournaments.
For the discerning Earthlings, they all knew that this was what a true martial artist was.
At this moment, these people all felt glad to have managed to get tickets for this World Martial Arts Tournament.
Missing out on such an incredible battle would have been a lifelong regret.
First there was silence, then a wave of discussion, and gradually, the whole arena exploded.
Countless people cheered and shouted, their emotions running wild, completely unable to control themselves.
…
In the backstage resting area.
Those who had already been eliminated, as well as those who hadn't…
Led by Satan, Spopovich, and Yamu, a few of them watched the fierce battle between Tien Shinhan and Yamcha, their entire worldview completely overturned.
They had always thought they were strong. Whether it was watching videos of past World Martial Arts Tournaments or just hearing rumors, they never thought much of it.
Now, seeing it with their own eyes, they finally realized how powerful and terrifying battles between martial artists could be.
This was something that had completely surpassed the realm of humanity.
Now they understood why they had been so easily eliminated.
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