Chapter 25: Winning Streak
Azure Light Slash!
Air-Breaking Cleave!
The 2 of them immediately unleashed Spirit Skills at Wang Zhong as soon as they stepped up, clearly intending to settle the battle quickly.
Stone Shattering Fist!
Both of Wang Zhong's hands shimmered with light simultaneously as he released Spirit Skills with both fists. The price for doing so was a 30 percent reduction in power, while Spiritual Qi consumption doubled.
His stone-encased fists collided with the blade and sword, producing a sharp "ding" sound.
Wang Zhong and the other 2 were all pushed back several steps. Cracks appeared on the Panshi Armor on his fists, while the weapons of the other 2 trembled incessantly.
This collision was evenly matched.
The 2 exchanged a glance and charged toward Wang Zhong with perfect coordination. The Swordsman attacked his neck, while the Bladesman targeted his lower body.
Wang Zhong could only hurriedly protect his neck, as it was a vital spot.
He blocked the Swordsman's attack with both arms, but the Bladesman's slash penetrated his armor, leaving a bloody gash on his leg.
Fortunately, he had been strictly trained by his elders since childhood, so injuries were common for him. This level of pain could not stop him.
However, he did not expect that while he was blocking the sword, the Bladesman would take advantage of his obstructed vision to circle behind him and charge toward Lin Ning.
Wang Zhong shouted, "Not good!"
He wanted to stop the Bladesman, but the Swordsman blocked his path.
"Get the hell out of my way!"
Wang Zhong smashed a punch toward his opponent. Although the man's swordsmanship was not superb, it was the result of long-term practice.
Every sword strike managed to block Wang Zhong's fists, and he even grazed Wang Zhong several times.
Meanwhile, the Bladesman had already reached Lin Ning and swung his blade down at her.
However, although Lin Ning was only from the Support Class, her combat skills were not just for show.
Protected by the Panshi Armor and Defense Aura, the Bladesman could not gain much of an advantage over Lin Ning.
Still, they were ultimately one combatant and one supporter.
Lin Ning was slightly lacking in physical fitness and would not be able to hold out for long.
Wang Zhong knew this as well and began throwing punches like a madman. However, his opponent not only had sharp swordsmanship but also top-tier movement techniques, preventing Wang Zhong from taking him down immediately.
In his desperation, he forced himself to calm down and recalled everything he had learned.
At this moment, he no longer restricted himself to using only his fists. Instead, he found the perfect opportunity to deliver a kick.
The Swordsman was caught off guard and could not dodge in time, taking the kick directly to the chest.
The massive force struck him, and traces of crimson leaked from beneath his mask.
He had clearly been beaten to the point of vomiting blood.
Wang Zhong pressed his advantage and unleashed a Stone Shattering Fist onto the man's face.
The left side of the Swordsman's mask shattered, revealing a relatively smooth face. However, since only half was visible, his identity remained unclear.
It was already certain that the opponent's age was not much older than Su Ke and the others, at most around 20.
But Wang Zhong did not care about his age. He refused to let go of his advantage and landed 5 or 6 more punches until the man was knocked to the ground.
Then, he hurried over to Lin Ning.
He saw that the Bladesman had already broken through Lin Ning's armor and left several cuts on her.
Seeing this, Wang Zhong was instantly consumed by rage.
"Damn it! Get the hell away from her!"
Wang Zhong threw a punch at the Bladesman. The man blocked it with his blade but was still pushed back several meters.
Seeing the Swordsman already knocked down and Wang Zhong charging aggressively, the Bladesman quickly shouted.
"We surrender!"
Wang Zhong heard the surrender, but he was not satisfied and wanted to continue attacking. However, Lin Ning pulled him back.
"A Ning, you—"
"They've already lost."
"But that guy—"
"From the moment I entered this place, I was prepared. No one can guarantee they won't get hurt. Compared to those who die here, being slightly injured is already very lucky."
Seeing her persistence, Wang Zhong had no choice but to give up.
The referee announced, "In this match, the Muscle Man and Violet duo wins!"
After winning the doubles match, each person received 50000. The betting pool payout was also high, and just the 30 percent share amounted to 100000.
They split it evenly, each taking 100000.
Afterward, the 3 of them struck while the iron was hot and fought several more matches.
Most people here were ordinary individuals who came for money. Naturally, they had no way to learn proper combat skills and had developed their own fighting styles through trial and error.
They were no match for professionals, and the previous Swordsman and Bladesman were pure exceptions.
At their current Rank, it could be said that no one was stronger than them.
Even opponents at the eighth or ninth stage only required a bit of extra effort.
Of course, this was limited to the Underground Fighting Arena and did not include the entire world.
However, Su Ke ran into some trouble during his sixth match.
His opponent was bare-chested and wore a mask, with muscles that even gave off a metallic sheen.
The opponent was a Rank One, ninth stage Physical Body Spirit Energy user with the codename Tough Guy.
As the name suggested, his Supernatural Ability was Physical Body Hardening.
This was an excellent-grade talent, and it had a higher-tier version known as Heaven-Grade Steelification.
Even so, despite being only excellent grade, the defensive power it provided was extremely formidable.
Su Ke's claws struck him as if hitting a steel plate.
"Mister, you're quite tough."
Tough Guy replied, "Give up. You can't break through my defense at all."
"How will I know if I don't try?"
Immediately, Su Ke straightened his arms and controlled his body to rotate at high speed.
In an instant, he turned into something like a chainsaw, or rather, a spinning top.
Su 'Logger Vick' Ke attacked Tough Guy's body with continuous spinning strikes, making it look as though he might actually break through the defense.
Seeing such a fierce offensive, Tough Guy grew anxious and directly used a Spirit Skill.
Great Strength Punch!
With an excellent-grade talent like his, only physical hardness was enhanced, and the boost to strength was not significant. This Spirit Skill perfectly compensated for that weakness.
Su Ke was still spinning at high speed, so his vision was already compromised. Although he dodged quickly when the punch came, he was still grazed.
Fortunately, it was only a graze, so the force was not too great. He was pushed back more than 10 meters, and the area of his stomach that was struck ached slightly.
'Flash Star's defensive power is truly low.'
He complained bitterly in his heart, but there was nothing he could do. This place was filled with all kinds of people, and he did not dare reveal that he possessed multiple forms.
Despite his complaints, he dutifully began spinning again, as this was the only way to break through his opponent's defense.
Like a spinning top from a cartoon, Su Ke would slash for 2 seconds, quickly retreat, then spin from another direction to continue slashing.
He mainly focused his attacks on the back.
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