Chapter 106: The Final Stand-Off
Bao Zi entered the ring, trying to look confident, but his knees knocked together. "I beat the big guy. I can beat the fast guy. I'm Stage 9 now too! Don't underestimate the Bao!"
The fight started. Li Kuan didn't underestimate his opponent this time. He used his full speed immediately. (Zip! Zap!) He ran circles around Bao Zi, cutting shallow lines into Bao Zi's blue robe. (Rip! Tear!)
Bao Zi was holding his own. His [Cloud-Misting Breath] allowed him to sense the disturbance in the air currents. He dodged left, ducked right, and even managed to land a solid kick on Li Kuan's hip that made the speedster stumble.
"You little rat!" Li Kuan yelled, frustrated that he couldn't land a clean hit. He performed a spinning aerial kick, aiming for Bao Zi's head.
Bao Zi saw it coming. The world seemed to slow down. I can dodge this! he thought. If I step back and sweep his landing leg, I win!
He stepped back confidently.
But fate is a cruel mistress.
