[Heart of Steel - Passive - Huge Devour has taken effect, your maximum health has increased. ]
I was just making guesses, but in a flash I was slapped in the face again!
It was still a fist-to-fist fight, but this time it was not as minor as the previous one where the skin on his hand was broken. Julius was about to withdraw his hand as if he had been electrocuted.
...Unfortunately, it was still a step too late.
Before that, the piercing pain was transmitted from the fist bone to the brain, causing his pupils to shrink sharply.
When I came to my senses, my hands were already shaking!
"This feeling... there is a crack in the fist bone."
"You used normal-strength attacks to make me run for my life and let my guard down for a bit, and then you sneaked in a fatal blow without leaving any trace. I see, is that your tactic? I was really tricked."
Gong Yang Zhen: ...What we mean is, is there a possibility that this is a necessary cooling time?
Suddenly widening the distance, and seeing that Gong Yang Zhen had no intention of pursuing him any further, Julius finally had a chance to catch his breath, and finally had some spare time to think about the direction of this battle.
For now, it seems that the two sides are still in a stalemate, but in fact, the opponent's advantage is expanding step by step. Now that they have suffered damage that is enough to affect their combat capabilities, it is no longer realistic to continue long-term combat.
If I don't give up the will to win, I will need an opportunity to break the deadlock.
An opportunity that could make the final decision and secure victory in an instant.
Will such an opportunity ever come? Think about it. Race against time and think of a way to defeat the most powerful enemy you have ever faced.
At this time, perhaps changing the fighting style and suddenly using a fighting method that has never been used before will have a miraculous effect and catch the opponent off guard...
But this is something that I, Julius Reinhard, cannot do.
Because I am a martyr of muscles, my whole life has been dedicated to muscles, and there is no room left in this heart for anything else.
——Then, there is only one thing we can do now.
"I don't need to try those so-called fighting techniques and routines that I don't like. I just need to use the power of my greatest masterpiece in this life - this body of muscles - more reasonably and more concentratedly..."
If I can accomplish this to perfection, no matter who my opponent is, they will not be a match for me, Julius!
"……call--"
At this moment, Julius let out a long breath and slowly calmed his agitated emotions. He then began to think carefully, making his already smart brain work at an unprecedented speed.
And all the knowledge learned throughout his life flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope.
It seemed like just a moment had passed, but also like a long time had passed in my inner world. I closed my eyes for a long time for the last time, and when I opened them again, it seemed like something was burning in those eyes!
"...I see. Is this the response of my faith to me?"
"Indeed, this is something that can be done in theory. Once it succeeds, no one will be able to resist the attack that breaks out."
"'Menghu' can't, 'Ya' can't... and you, 'Tianlang' Gong Yangzhen, can't do it either!"
With his eyes fixed, Julius clenched his still intact right fist and his slightly swollen left fist, and then began to feel every muscle fiber in the arm.
——"Tianlang", you are very strong. At such a young age, you are already close to the top of the fighters. You can be said to be a young man favored by the God of Fighting.
However, if this move can be completed, even if there really is a fighting god in the world, he will be defeated... Then, the name of this move is -
"God-killing rock-cutter!!!"
Maximize the ability to manipulate muscles, make each muscle fiber like an independent individual, and make their contraction and relaxation accurate to milliseconds.
With the power concentrated and burst out instantly in this way, no living creature can withstand this blow!
The move that only existed in theory was still just a rough draft and prototype, but with Julius's many years of accumulation, he was able to reveal the tip of the iceberg of its terrifying power.
And just this tip of the iceberg is enough to give Gong Yang Zhen an unexpected surprise.
"...Is there such a thing?"
Seeing that many of Julius' muscle fibers had been stretched and bulged out intentionally, it vaguely looked like a giant arm covered with a layer of irregular scales.
Looking at the move that was supposed to be unveiled in the Omija era about two years later, it was already considered a fairy technique.
Gong Yang Zhen felt that fate was playing tricks on him.
But no matter what, in this match where the outcome was almost certain, it was an indisputable fact that Julius Reinhard, who had evolved on the spot, had injected new vitality into this stagnant situation.
However, his performance gradually cooled the fighting spirit, and it was only because he wanted to stack the Heart Steel a few more times that he did not immediately rekindle the fighting spirit of the Ram Shock who was about to finish the game!
"…You seem to have come up with something remarkable, Yuri."
——Then come on! Bring it up so I can taste it!
Chapter 149 Advancement to the Finals
"Bang bang bang!—"
This was the unusual sound of a huge body trampling and sprinting on the sandy ground, and following it was a huge figure whistling in with a strong wind.
Like a rhinoceros charging recklessly, like an African elephant with murderous intent, and like a high-speed train that can rush and scatter people, Julius Reinhard once again launched a charge towards the ram!
And this time, he had the confidence to surprise that terrifyingly powerful enemy - he wanted the enemy to be surprised by his unparalleled muscle strength!
——Hmm!
It was still a plain and simple blow with a heavy hammer, but this time his arm had faint patterns like scales and lava. Those were a considerable number of muscle fibers that he was intentionally controlling. At this moment, they were operating independently, driving the power even stronger and more powerful.
Its performance is no less than that of the "Exploding Core", and its operational precision is even better... "The God-killing Rock Cutter", this is the answer Julius Reinhard gave to his new boss.
A letter to ask whether he has enough ability to gain the other party's trust.
Gong Yangzhen's score for this answer sheet is:
"One hundred points, Yuri."
As expected of the man who dedicated his entire life to muscles, in this desperate situation he actually used a move that would have only been seen two years later if the world had developed according to the original line.
Although it is just a rough draft and a prototype, and it seems that there is still a lot of room for improvement, it also shows the other party's profound accumulation and brilliant mind.
As for this strange trick that came right before his eyes, Gong Yang Zhen would absolutely not miss the opportunity to experience it personally.
"... a foolish and foolish tactic."
"Even though he clearly had the ability to dodge his fatal attack without getting hurt, he foolishly believed that his body could withstand it... Young people are always like this, often making inappropriate decisions when their heads are hot."
Looking at the figure who faced his opponent's final move without any retreat and rushed forward, a figure as heavy as a rock in the audience immediately crossed his arms.
It was Kuroki Gensai who would always leave alone after every game in the past, but today, contrary to his usual behavior, stayed in the venue and secretly watched the last match of the semi-finals.
At this moment, his shiny black beard covered his lower lips and he pursed them slightly, looking as if he slightly disagreed with the decision of a certain fighter in the field.
Then his brows relaxed.
"——But even so, I have to admit that you are a truly strong man. 'Heavenly Wolf' Gong Yang Zhen, let me see your strength."
[Heart of Steel - Passive - Huge Devour. Current target is cooling down. Remaining cooling time: 2 seconds.]
The camera returns to the arena, and facing the oncoming giant fist with a gust of wind and air, Gong Yang Zhen is the best choice.
Although "Giant Devouring" was still in its cooldown period, he had no intention of avoiding the attack. At this moment, he also used his strength in his arms to fight back with a fist that was several sizes smaller!
"Is it coming again, a duel?"
"Damn it, is there going to be another earthquake? This arena is about to collapse!"
"It must be that 'Tianlang' is the winner again, right? How did he do that? There is such a huge difference in physique..."
Some people have quietly prepared for the coming earthquake, while many people have lost confidence in Julius - after all, it is well known that the "Monster" Julius Reinhard is a fighter who relies solely on monstrous strength to fight his enemies.
There are no sophisticated techniques or fancy moves, only physical strength that has been trained to the peak!
And precisely for this reason, if Julius were to be overwhelmed by force from the front, it would be hard to imagine how he would be able to break free.
However, the following scene made them dazed.
“Pah.——”
Contrary to the situation where he had been beaten back several times and was firmly at a disadvantage, Julius’ punch actually sent Gong Yang Zhen’s counter-attacking fist flying high… No, judging from the subtle sound, that was not the case—
It would be better to say that it "bounced" open with great force!
"——Using the rotation of muscles to deflect the opponent's attack or block, and at the same time exerting all the strength to knock the opponent down, this is the 'God-killing Rock Slicer'!"
At this moment, the effect of the first half has already played its normal role, and the second half will follow.
With a focused gaze, Julius deflected the counterattack of the Rams in an unprecedented way, and created a perfect opportunity for the opponent to open the goal!
How could he let this opportunity go?
The martyr of muscles, Julius Reinhard, knew that if he could not defeat the enemy with one blow, he would have no chance of defeating his opponent with countless injuries of varying sizes all over his body and broken bones in his fists.
Therefore, his belief, his perseverance, his will to fight and his desire to win... everything was poured into this one strike, and it was well deserved - the finishing punch!
"boom!--"
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, under the dumbfounded gaze of everyone, that "Tianlang", the man who had shown his invincibility since the start of the Kenwon Fatal Knockout Tournament -
He was blasted away in an instant!
The body that flew backwards slammed into the wall at the edge of the arena like a cannonball, followed by a deafening sound of breaking walls and thick smoke!
For a moment, the whole place was silent, with only the heavy breathing of Julius Reinhard, whose body kept rising and falling.
Did you succeed, the "Monster" Julius Reinhard?
Did he defeat the "real monster"?
“…Hu…Hu…”
His breathing became heavier, but Julius' heart felt even heavier than that.
People outside the scene might not be able to see any clues for a while, but now that he is on the scene, he can see it - from the billowing smoke and dust, a figure is slowly turning from virtual to real.
Damn, who else could it be if not Gong Yang Zhen?
At this moment, his naked upper body was inevitably covered with a lot of dust, and the whole person looked a little dusty, and there was a thin streak of blood on his forehead.
Yes, in this desperate elimination match, Gong Yangzhen was injured for the second time.
Although the wound only appeared for a moment, it was completely repaired by the vigorous life recovery force.
But there is no doubt that Julius Reinhard was able to cause injuries to the current Ram Zhen, and in terms of attack ability alone, he was proud enough, because the last person who did this was "Yang" who forced out the ultimate power in the form of "Dragon Bullet".
And now, it is time for Gong Yang Zhen to pay tribute to this powerful enemy.
His legs, as thick and sturdy as logs, were already trembling slightly, showing that Julius' body was still on the verge of breaking point... But despite this, his expression was still stern, his eyes were still unyielding, and facing the man who was coming with terrifying pressure and wanted to end the game right here, he still showed his fighting posture!
Come on, Zhen Ram! If you don't completely knock me down, you won't be qualified to take the real victory!
"—and that's exactly what I'm going to do."
[Heart of Steel - Passive - Huge Devour has been fully charged. 】
The distance of more than ten meters was shortened in just a moment, and the figure that turned into a stream of light rushed towards Julius who was already at the end of his strength!
At the same time, "The Fang of the Destroyer" Gana Ka, "The Magic Spear" Kuroki Gensai, "Hell Angel" Guan Linchun... and all the fighters who were paying attention to this game had different reactions, but their thoughts were the same.
"--it's over."
Yes, it's over.
"boom!!!--"
He hit Julius's jaw with an uppercut that was extremely domineering, powerful, and swift, causing the enormous devouring force to burst out. The German monster's eyes turned white and his body weighing more than 400 pounds suddenly flew into the air!
In the air, Julius Reinhard had already lost consciousness. And this also meant that—
"The winner has been decided! The winner belongs to 'Nakano Private Hospital' - Gong Yang Zhen!"
Contemplating the stone slab above the Fighting Spirit Arena that symbolized the stage of the battle, in which the light had advanced a distance visible to the naked eye, Gong Yang Zhen retracted his fist and looked at Julius lying on the ground with his head raised, feeling an inexplicable sigh and emptiness in his heart.
"Is this finally the end of my journey?"
“At this point, even Julius, who is definitely a top four fighter in the Fatal Tournament, can no longer bring me real pressure. Maybe I should really think about the timing of using ‘that rune’. Of course, before that—”
"Finally, I can finally fight you."
Looking at the heavy figure slowly walking towards the exit, Gong Yang Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly.
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The semi-finals came to a successful conclusion, and the two players who advanced to the finals, "Magic Spear" Hei Mu Xuan Zhai and "Heavenly Wolf" Gong Yang Zhen, were both highly anticipated. They are peerless strong men who have won the championship with overwhelming strength without any suspense since they started participating in the competition.
So who among them is the so-called "strongest"?
It’s unclear, but one thing is certain - they will never give in to each other for the title of “the strongest”!
