In the arena, Yujiro Hanma's tall figure slowly approached, his flamboyant red hair like a blazing inferno under the lights. With each step he took, the audience involuntarily held their breath.
"Isn't that the captain of the Japan-America Alliance Team?"
"I feel like this might be the toughest match. That Yujiro Hanma seems to be the strongest in the Japan-America Alliance Team; he even defeated Kaioh Ryuu Kaio, the God of Fighting, in just three moves before."
"The ultimate weapon against the strongest creature—this is a once-in-a-century peak showdown!"
The host's voice trembled with excitement: "The Japan-America Alliance Team has directly sent out their captain, Yujiro Hanma! It seems they want to decide the true victor in this match!"
Yujiro's sharp gaze swept across the entire venue, his deep, resonant voice echoing through the arena: "Five consecutive wins! Our side will win every match without a single loss! This is the bold claim made by Allen, the ultimate weapon of the China Team!"
"And now, he is about to fulfill that promise."
"I originally thought that Chinese Martial Arts practitioners, who had been stagnant, would be pitifully weak. Before Allen appeared, the strongest person in China was a 146-year-old white-haired elder, which is the best proof!"
"But now it seems that the prestige of China's five-thousand-year martial arts history, whether it's the title of Haiwang or the even higher title of sea emperor, has not declined!" Yujiro Hanma spread his arms, as if immersed in this five-thousand-year history of martial arts.
"Throughout five millennia of Chinese Martial Arts history, millions, even tens of millions, of martial artists have dedicated their entire lives to pursuing the martial arts in their hearts."
"Some succumbed to illness, some yielded to injuries, some couldn't endure the pain of training and gave up halfway, and even more were limited by their short lifespans!"
His voice grew impassioned: "And now, standing before me, is a miraculous grand master who has overcome all difficulties!"
"A monster with a perfect fusion of strength and technique, a peak no one has ever reached. Born only eighteen years ago, just four months ago he was still an ordinary high school student, but now, he is a person treading a path no predecessor has ever walked."
"You can be proud of this; Allen is Chinese boxing itself. But if he loses to me here, then the previous three victories will be meaningless!" Yujiro's voice was high-pitched, and he threw a punch that generated immense wind pressure.
"As long as Allen doesn't defeat me, the title of the strongest creature on Earth will remain mine! And it can only be mine!" Yujiro Hanma roared, his powerful aura sending shivers down the spines of the audience.
Allen slowly stood up, taking off his white training suit to reveal a black tight-fitting short-sleeved shirt. He gazed at the battle-ready Yujiro Hanma before him, a thrilled smile on his face.
"Don't get it wrong, you are challenging me now, not the other way around."
"You are the challenger!" Allen exuded a terrifying pressure, and the space around him seemed to twist.
Upon hearing Allen's words, Yujiro's pupils suddenly contracted, his red hair moved without a breeze, and then he burst into thunderous laughter: "Hahahahaha! Then let's see who the challenger really is!"
"Clang!" The sound of a gong echoed throughout the arena.
"The match begins!" As the host roared, Yujiro launched the first attack.
His movements were incredibly fast; his right fist, carrying a terrifying gale, swept towards Allen!
Allen did not dodge or evade, also throwing a punch!
The moment the two fists collided, a shockwave swept through the entire arena. The audience in the stands were blown off their feet by the terrifying air current, unable to open their eyes. The ground cracked from the center of the two, spiderweb-like fissures spreading outwards, kicking up a cloud of dust.
As the shockwave from the two fists colliding gradually dissipated, deafening gasps erupted from the audience.
"It's terrifying! Is this the showdown between the ultimate and the strongest?!"
"The air current just now blew my hat off, but it's totally worth it to see a match like this!"
The host excitedly clutched the microphone: "The very first strike of the match caused such terrifying destructive power! The strength of both contestants is simply unfathomable!"
Meanwhile, the trio who were still in their hospital beds, upon hearing that the match between Allen and Yujiro Hanma had begun, insisted on coming to watch. The three stumbled on their crutches, making their way to the Japan-America Alliance Team's preparation area.
In the center of the arena, the dust gradually cleared, revealing the two figures in a standoff. Allen's and Yujiro's fists were still pressed together, neither willing to give an inch. Both of their arm muscles trembled slightly from their full exertion.
In their first strike, both fighters tacitly used pure strength, without any technique. They wanted to engage in an all-out confrontation and defeat each other, proving that they were the strongest!
"Crack, crack, crack——!"
The sound of bones grinding came from where their fists met. Yujiro's ferocious smile gradually widened: "Kid, your strength is pretty good!"
Allen's smile was equally ferocious: "You're not bad either!"
In the China Team's preparation area, Kaiou Retsu's tightly clenched fists loosened. He had been on pins and needles when he saw Allen directly matching strength with Yujiro.
Seeing that Allen's strength, even after three matches, could still stand toe-to-toe with Yujiro Hanma, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I never imagined Allen would evolve to this extent after four months of training..." While relieved, he couldn't help but marvel at Allen's terrifying strength.
Kaioh Kaku sat in his wheelchair. This former peak martial artist had seen through everything. Allen's arm trembled less than Yujiro's. If they continued their standoff, Allen would definitely win this test of strength.
In the Japan-America Alliance Team's preparation area, Doppo Orochi leaned on his crutch, staring in shock at the two men confronting each other in the arena. This Japanese God of Martial Arts had also noticed something amiss.
"Yujiro is actually being slightly suppressed in terms of strength. How can Allen still have this level of power after three matches?!"
Baki clutched his faintly aching abdomen, his eyes filled with shock: "I didn't expect Allen to suppress Yujiro in his normal state."
However, he quickly shook his head. Baki had learned from Mitsunari Tokugawa that Yujiro Hanma possessed a terrifying ultimate technique called the Demon Back. When he activated it, Allen would surely lose.
In the center of the arena, the two still stood in a standoff, neither willing to retreat an inch. Yujiro suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahahahaha, kid! You're very good! But it's not enough!"
"Hoo-ah!" Yujiro roared, his entire body's muscles instantly swelling. His black training suit was stretched to the point of almost tearing, his red hair wildly danced in the air, and his back muscles twisted into a grotesque, demonic face.
"Now, let me show you true strength!"
The moment Yujiro activated his Demon Back, the entire arena seemed to be enveloped by an invisible pressure. The cheers from the audience abruptly ceased; everyone was awestruck by this terrifying aura.
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