SWDnovel Chapter 68 Let's get him!
Chapter 68 Let's get him!
Chapter 68 Let's get him! (Bonus chapter for Alliance Leader Wuwai Jiangshan)
"Please welcome Gao Sheng Gao Wu, the top student of Dongjiang Middle School, the demon-slaying prodigy, the leader of the passionate youth group, and the idol of millions of teenagers, to the stage..."
The host, dressed in a gorgeous gown, introduced Gaowu with an extremely exaggerated tone and manner, which many adults might find a bit awkward, but the teenagers in the audience spontaneously applauded and cheered.
Gao Wu stood in the center of the arena and bowed to the four directions, receiving an even more enthusiastic response from the surrounding boys and girls.
Standing next to the host, Tie Biao coldly watched Gao Wu put on a show. He was almost forty years old and had participated in nearly a hundred brutal real battles. His will had long been tempered to be as hard as steel.
He was very clear about one thing: no matter how many supporters Gao Wu had, it was useless; the arena was a battle between two people.
Gao Wu's body is indeed very strong, but he's too young and has absolutely no real combat experience. Killing a mindless, demon-possessed cripple doesn't count as combat experience!
Tie Biao glanced at the VIP stands, where the Yang brothers, Hongji and Hongye, were both present.
The two brothers looked remarkably alike, except that Yang Hongye wore gold-rimmed glasses and appeared refined and cultured, while Yang Hongji, without glasses, had a sinister look between his brows.
Yang Hongji was the boss of Jinyuan Company, and it was through his personal efforts that Tie Biao was recruited into the company.
Unbeknownst to him, he sank deeper and deeper into this enormous quagmire from which he could not extricate himself. Tie Biao was also well aware that this was mainly due to his own desires, stemming from his desire to take things to the next level.
At forty years old, conventional methods could no longer help him progress. Only by worshipping the demon god could he have a chance to become a samurai.
Tie Biao used to hunt down believers of the demon god everywhere, but he had no regrets about getting to this point.
Times change, and everyone's thoughts change at different stages of life; that's just how people are.
Yang Hongji noticed Tie Biao's gaze, and he smiled and raised his teacup to Tie Biao in acknowledgment.
News has come from Lü Hongsheng that Gao Wu has injured his right arm. This alone is enough for Tie Biao to win.
Tie Biao turned his gaze to the center of the VIP section, where martial arts master Song Chunqiu sat calmly, his eyes shining brightly, exuding a powerful aura.
Unfortunately, even a martial king cannot see through people's hearts, let alone a martial arts master!
The host spent a considerable amount of time introducing Gao Wu, but only a few words about Tie Biao. Tie Biao didn't seem to care. Looking into Gao Wu's eyes, he noticed the young man's bright gaze and the high spirits emanating from his brow.
Tie Biao's expression was cold, his eyes deep and unfathomable. He had too much practical experience and had long seen that Gao Wu's martial arts skills were still somewhat immature. Even if Gao Wu hadn't been ambushed, he was confident that he could defeat Gao Wu within two rounds.
Gao Wu was also sizing up Tie Biao. This man was 1.8 meters tall, with broad shoulders, a thick back, and a particularly thick neck. His skin was a bluish-black, and he stood there like he was cast in iron.
He had watched Tie Biao's combat videos and knew that this man had reached the level of a top-level martial artist. Apart from being a little slow, he had almost no weaknesses.
His opponent's Black Tiger Fist was even more refined; if measured by skill level, it should have reached the minor completion stage, at least one level higher than his Swimming Dragon Palm. Even his opponent's weakest skill, agility, was on par with his.
Indeed, a formidable opponent!
But why does Tie Biao also have the scent of an alien spirit? Is he also a believer in a demon god?
Gao Wu glanced at Song Mingyue in the corner of the arena. With so many cameras pointed at him, he couldn't interact with Song Mingyue. He just hoped that his good friend could have some tacit understanding with him.
Song Mingyue didn't understand the meaning behind Gao Wu's eyes. She held up her left hand and gestured with two fingers, indicating that Gao Wu should execute the second set of tactics and play it safe in the first round.
Whatever Gao Wu has to say, he can wait until this round is over.
Gao Wu nodded slightly; he thought so too. Tie Biao was from Jin Yuan Company, so it was normal for him to believe in demons.
The key issue is that Tie Biao might be able to obtain some special power from the Demon God, so we must be wary.
As the match began, Tie Biao, though confident of victory, did not underestimate his opponent or act rashly. Gao Wu also rarely adopted a defensive stance, and the two cautiously approached each other, testing each other's strength.
Both of them moved forward in an arc, and after circling halfway, they were almost touching. Although Gao Wu was cautious, he was not afraid. With the six Azure Dragon Divine Qi spells stored deep in his brow, his margin for error was very high.
He can't be too reserved after so many years of cheering him on at the scene.
He not only has to win this game, but he has to win beautifully, leaving everyone speechless!
Gao Wu let out a low shout and threw a punch first. The only martial art he could truly use right now was the Swimming Dragon Palm.
The Soaring Dragon Palm emphasizes the body moving like a swimming dragon and the palm like a blade, with most of its essence lying in the transformation of source energy. At the martial arts level, the various transformations of the Soaring Dragon Palm become difficult to unleash their full power.
Compared to those powerful and fierce fist techniques, palm techniques are inherently inferior.
After taking the Vajra Enhancer, his body became incredibly strong, even surpassing the limits of top-tier martial artists, making him perfectly suited for simple yet powerful fist techniques. However, he always felt like he couldn't fully utilize the power of the Swimming Dragon Palm.
Gao Wu simply abandoned those complex variations and went straight for full-force punches, which, in the eyes of martial arts masters, was simply a sign of poor skill...
Fortunately, Gao Wu's strength was enough to cover up the technical problems in his boxing.
Tie Biao also let out a low roar at the same time. Unlike Gao Wu, he had mastered the Tiger Form and had already grasped some of its true essence.
A low growl, produced by the surging of the lungs, was deep yet powerful, like a tiger roaring in the mountains, full of menacing aura.
This is also a secret technique of the Black Tiger Fist, which uses the roar of a tiger to resonate with the body and stir up the blood and qi. Under the stimulation of the tiger's roar, Tie Biao's blood and qi surged like a tide, his veins bulged like snakes, his muscles bulged, and even his spine seemed to grow longer and taller.
In the blink of an eye, Tie Biao's body swelled up a lot, his bulging muscles stretched the loose martial arts uniform, making his muscles look very big, ferocious and menacing.
The changes in his body also caused Tie Biao's strength to increase dramatically. He used his Tiger-Style Chopping Fist to meet Gao Wu's straight punch with a fierce blow.
The tiger-shaped chopping force combines fist and claw, the clenched fist striking like an axe, the five fingers spread wide like hooks. Tie Biao's punch, combined with the tiger's roar, truly possesses the power to cleave and destroy everything.
Gao Wu's fierce and sharp straight punch was smashed down hard, and half of Gao Wu's arm was in pain and numb. If it weren't for his strong bones and muscles, this punch would have broken his wrist bones.
In fact, Gao Wu was stronger, but Tie Biao's punch came later and the downward strike used his strength to overcome Gao Wu's weakness, causing Gao Wu to suffer a loss.
Song Mingyue, who was watching from a corner of the arena, could see very clearly that Tie Biao had too much combat experience and his martial arts skills were definitely superior to Gao Wu's.
As expected of a former hunter, Tie Biao is truly formidable. Unfortunately, his freakish physical talent, combined with superior martial arts skills, is not something that can be overcome by mere superiority in physical prowess.
The other martial arts masters also realized that Tie Biao was a cut above the rest, and the Yang brothers, Hongji and Hongye, both smiled.
Inside the Jinsheng Hotel, Lü Hongsheng's eyes lit up and his face lit up with joy.
Judging from the performance of both sides, even if Huang Hai hadn't resorted to underhanded tactics against Gao Wu, Tie Biao would have easily won this battle.
The battle was so fast that even watching slow-motion replays didn't make it clear to the average viewer, let alone who had the upper hand.
Tie Biao cleaved Gao Wu's fist in two, then used the recoil to strike Gao Wu's throat with his right fist. At this moment, he transformed his fist into a tiger claw; with his powerful fingers and titanium alloy-reinforced bones, he could easily tear through ten layers of cowhide.
For example, enhancements like keratinocyte regeneration techniques are no match for his tiger claws.
Before the tiger's claws even arrived, Gao Wu could already feel their sharp and cold aura. He felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that even with his resilient body, he might not be able to withstand the tiger's claws.
He leaned back and threw a punch, his right fist blocking Tie Biao's tiger claw. Tie Biao knew that Gao Wu's right arm had been attacked by a sneak attack, and his tiger claw suddenly trembled, trying to deflect Gao Wu's right fist.
As a result, Gao Wu's right fist was powerful and fierce, and he actually blasted away Tie Biao's tiger claw.
Tie Biao, realizing something was wrong after his first mistake, punched Gao Wu in the chest through the gap between his arms with his left fist.
The Tiger-Style Crushing Fist unleashed a powerful force of nearly two thousand kilograms within a distance of less than one foot.
Gao Wu's chest jolted from the impact, and he staggered back several steps before the force of the punch to his heart dissipated.
Tie Biao, who landed a successful punch, did not pursue, as his repeated bursts of power were already nearing their limit.
The key point is that Gao Wu was completely unharmed after taking his punch. He also felt that Gao Wu's bones and flesh were as solid as a giant car tire, tough and strong. Even his punch, which was almost an explosion of power, could not penetrate Gao Wu.
With such a strong and resilient physique, it's no wonder that Gao Wu was able to easily sweep aside many skilled opponents and fight his way into the finals.
Tie Biao adjusted his breathing before continuing his fierce attack on Gao Wu with his Tiger-Style Chopping Fist.
Gao Wu, who had taken the punch, was actually in a lot of pain, experiencing sharp pain in his chest. It was only because his physique was too strong that all the negative physical reactions were instantly suppressed.
When faced with Tie Biao's Tiger-Style Chopping Fist again, Gao Wu became more cautious. Although his martial arts skills were indeed inferior to his opponent's, he had the advantage of being stronger and physically stronger.
Gao Wu unleashed the footwork of the Swimming Dragon Palm, his fists firmly guarding his defenses, thus taking one hundred and twenty Tiger-Style Chopping Fists from Tie Biao.
The two were locked in a fierce battle, each punch delivered with tremendous power, making the fight appear extremely intense. Even though Gao Wu was at a disadvantage, he remained composed and responded in an orderly manner.
In terms of the situation, they were evenly matched.
At least the passionate young people thought the competition was very exciting, and their idol Gao Wu was not inferior.
After all, his opponent, Tie Biao, was an old man in his thirties or forties, more than twice the age of Gao Wu, and a former hunter. The fact that he fought like this already proved Gao Wu's strength.
"Old Deng is getting old and lacks stamina. Just wait for Gao Wu to last two rounds, and he'll definitely finish Old Deng off in the third!"
It's unclear who typed this comment in the live stream, but it garnered immense support from countless young viewers. The live stream chat was filled with the same sentence…
Three minutes is a long time in a fight; an ordinary person would be exhausted in less than half a minute after throwing a full-force punch. Although martial arts masters can maintain their rhythm, three minutes of high-intensity combat is still extremely taxing.
Tie Biao maintained a high-pressure stance throughout, and by the time the bell rang for the first round of the match, his breathing was somewhat rapid.
After stepping down from the ring, Tie Biao sat in a chair, panting heavily. A middle-aged man handed Tie Biao a bottle of energy drink.
"Something's not right," Tie Biao whispered to the middle-aged man.
He was confident he could beat Gao Wu, but after one round, he realized Gao Wu had a long and steady breath and was in much better condition than him.
The key is that Gao Wu defended very well and was stronger than him. He unleashed his power twice but failed to overpower Gao Wu. Instead, he was greatly exhausted.
If things continue like this, he might not actually win.
The middle-aged man glanced at his phone and said in a low voice, "Let me ask."
At that moment, Lü Hongsheng was also talking with the Yang brothers. Gao Wu was clearly unaffected, which made the group feel uneasy.
After a brief discussion, the group decided to resolve the match as soon as possible.
"The boss said to have you injected with the Tiger Potion," the middle-aged man whispered in Tie Biao's ear.
"Hmm," Tie Biao responded softly.
The Tiger Elixir enhances his muscle and bone strength by 30%, making him immune to pain. It also strengthens vulnerable and sensitive nerve tissues. In unarmed combat, no opponent of the same level could possibly defeat him.
The medication also has significant side effects, severely irritating the liver and kidneys and potentially causing abnormalities. But having come this far, he needs to win first. These problems can all be resolved through various means.
The middle-aged man used a towel and his body to cover himself and quietly completed the injection for Tie Biao.
The competition doesn't have drug testing, which means it doesn't prohibit drug use. It's just that injecting drugs in public is too unseemly, so it's better to be more discreet.
Tie Biao asked again, "This kid is hard to take down; we have to go all out. What does the boss say?"
The middle-aged man dared not make a hasty decision, so he took out his phone and sent a message.
Yang Hongji knew Gao Wu was useful to Lü Hongsheng and his group, but making money was more important to him. That's hundreds of millions; he could buy a hundred of Gao Wu's youths.
He didn't even consult with Lü Hongsheng before ordering everyone to go all out, regardless of Gao Wu's life or death.
The middle-aged man glanced at his phone and whispered in Tie Biao's ear, "The boss said, as long as we win, life and death don't matter."
Tie Biao grinned maliciously and then said nothing more.
Gao Wu, who was resting diagonally across the arena, couldn't see Tie Biao and the others' little tricks, nor was he interested in paying attention to Tie Biao.
He was silently reciting the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra to adjust his state.
After resting for about two minutes, Gao Wu had recovered to his peak condition.
He then whispered in Song Mingyue's ear, "Tie Biao is definitely a follower of the Demon God; the aura of the alien spirit on his body is very obvious."
"He was injected with a drug." Song Mingyue made a fist to cover her mouth, avoiding having her mouth shape captured by the camera.
"Huh, is nobody going to do anything about this?" Gao Wu muttered. He knew that the Snow Wave Cup did not prohibit the use of drugs, and it would be useless to find the referee.
However, in these amateur martial arts competitions, very few people would use performance-enhancing drugs. After all, it's not something to be proud of.
"Be careful. Each of the twelve demon gods has a secret technique. If Tie Biao injects himself with the potion and then uses his secret technique, he will become extremely terrifying. Since the other party has said that he doesn't care about life or death, he will definitely try to kill you."
Song Mingyue said in a low voice, "However, in this situation, his mind must be very unclear. This is also your chance to fight back."
She further emphasized, "Since the other party is a follower of the demon god, you don't need to hold back."
"Get him!" Gao Wu's eyes were filled with murderous intent. The reason why the strange beast was able to break into his house back then was because it was guided by a follower of the demon god.
Those who worship demons deserve to die!
Just like when he killed Zhang Hao, he felt no fear or unease, but rather a great sense of satisfaction. It wasn't that he was cold-hearted, but rather that his hatred for the followers of the Demon God had penetrated to his very bones.
Facing Tie Biao in the ring, Gao Wu was still somewhat hesitant. But since his opponent was determined to kill him and had even resorted to injecting drugs to cheat, why should he be polite?
At the start of the second round, Tie Biao's eyes were gloomy and cold, while Gao Wu's eyes shone with divine light, and the arena was filled with a chilling and murderous aura.
The two locked eyes, neither willing to give way.
The referee in charge of the battle also sensed something was wrong, and his expression turned serious.
(End of this chapter)