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Chapter 1388: Umibōzu's Water Severing Wave!
【Boom——————】
An earth-shattering loud noise appeared within the Multiverse Duel Arena.
"Release the magic barrier above and let the power out!"
Outside the arena, Hensley Mage, acting as the Captain, made a decisive call.
Otherwise, the overly powerful energy inside could very likely cause destruction to the four surrounding barriers.
"But Captain, there are quite a few Wind Stone Seats and Colored Cloud Boxes above!"
Another B-Rank Mage quickly reminded him.
"What do we do then? We can't keep it sealed inside forever, the commotion this time is too big!"
Hensley Mage's expression was extremely grim, and he gave a bitter smile in his heart: "Why are there so many monsters..."
Just as they were at a loss for what to do, they suddenly noticed a bright white light blooming inside.
And when the white light dissipated,
Hensley Mage and the others immediately felt that the chaotic power that had been raging inside just moments ago had now vanished without a trace, and even the smoke and dust it kicked up were gone.
This allowed everyone to clearly see the situation inside.
Urouge was seen lying in the distance at some point, his body having returned to its previous size, seemingly having lost consciousness.
Meanwhile, Sasha was half-kneeling in the ring-shaped pit, her face showing abnormal disappointment.
"I lost, and I'm sorry..."
Although others didn't see it, Sasha knew that Brimir had saved her.
It must have been a barrier made of Void Magic, which both protected her and sent Urouge flying out.
As for why he was in a coma, Sasha wasn't clear.
Perhaps he was stunned by his own powerful force, or perhaps Brimir did something...
But no matter what, Sasha didn't want to steal the victory.
Moreover, she truly didn't know how to defeat Urouge.
She simply had no means to cause him serious injury; in this situation, Urouge would only get stronger the more he fought.
Inside the Colored Cloud Box, Brimir supported Sasha's decision.
He intervened to protect Sasha, not to help her obtain victory.
The former was understandable, but the latter would be a serious provocation to the rules.
The organizer of the Top 100 Competition was the World Government!
Furthermore, Brimir believed that Lord Imu must be paying attention to this combat.
So, he absolutely couldn't go too far...
"Huh?"
"Esteemed audience, Contestant Sasha, despite Contestant Urouge being in a coma, has actually stated that she lost!"
Gaz, the host sitting on the back of a Rathalos in the air with a microphone in hand, was somewhat shocked.
However, since Sasha had already given up, he could only announce that Contestant Urouge had won the victory and successfully advanced to the 'Top 8 Elimination Round'.
On the rostrum, Doflamingo held his arms across his chest, scanning the Colored Cloud Boxes above his head one by one.
"President, just now, that was..." Vergo was a little uncertain.
Shanks was also surprised and doubtful.
He felt that Sasha couldn't have possibly blocked the attack just now, nor could she have launched a counterattack that knocked Urouge unconscious.
Especially the energy intensity that appeared for an instant inside, it far exceeded Sasha's previous performance.
"It's nothing, don't worry about it." Doflamingo said with a light laugh.
He was actually a little displeased.
Even if Sasha had been crushed, Urouge should have been eliminated according to the rules, not by outside interference.
But thinking that the other party might be a certain Warrior God or Star God, he chose to suppress his feelings.
However, he would definitely report this to Lord Imu afterwards.
At the same time, it made him pursue greater strength.
If he were strong enough, would the other party still dare to intervene? Or perhaps he could have completely prevented it...
Meanwhile,
Three Medical Ninja used Body Flicker Technique to enter the arena.
Two of them first checked Urouge's body to see if he needed emergency aid.
Finding that he was merely in a coma, they summoned a larger Katsuyu Split beneath him, asking it to help carry Urouge to the infirmary.
There was no other way; Urouge was not only nearly four meters tall but also particularly wide.
Crucially, he was very heavy, and they definitely couldn't lift him.
The other Medical Ninja first used 'Mystical Palm Technique' to stabilize Sasha's internal injury.
Then, supporting her, they left the completely ruined duel arena.
Fortunately, no matter how severely it was destroyed, Alchemy could quickly restore it to flatness.
This was much stronger than Earth Release Ninjutsu, and Earth Magic was also somewhat inferior in comparison.
In less than a moment, as electro surged from the alchemist's palms, the entire duel arena was restored to its original state.
Many audience members from the Sea Star couldn't help but sigh, the World Government's means were becoming more and more numerous, and increasingly miraculous.
If another six years passed, who knows what it would become...
"Phew—, it's our turn. I just didn't expect that our opponent would be Doctor Tian Zhi..."
Qin Su, accompanied by Susanoo, walked into the duel arena watched by all, looking at Doctor Tian Zhi on the opposite side with a complex mood.
They had already developed a good relationship when they were in the Reincarnation Paradise before.
They had planned to become Top 10 together, who would have thought they would meet here.
"Don't forget, even if you lose, you still have a chance to become Top 10, so don't carry too much pressure." Susanoo reminded him in a deep voice.
Qin Su nodded.
Since it was the Top 10, besides the top eight, there must be two losers who could obtain ninth and tenth place. He just didn't know what the standard was.
"Then let us see, in this final 'Round of 16 Elimination Match', who will obtain the victory!" The host Gaz gave an impassioned speech.
"Then I hereby announce!"
"Combat start!"
"Duel——————"
【Swish!】
'Susanoo' immediately rushed towards Doctor Tian Zhi, whose hands were still in his pockets.
【Bang! Bang!】
Instantly, the mass of clean water covering Doctor Tian Zhi's body fiercely sprayed two streams of high-pressure water stream towards 'Susanoo'.
Their speed was fast, but 'Susanoo''s speed was not slow either, and he immediately changed direction to dodge the impact of the water flow.
However, more high-pressure water stream shot over from Doctor Tian Zhi's side.
Each time they landed, they would blast a dent several dozen centimeters deep into the cement.
At the same time, the amount of water around Doctor Tian Zhi increased, and the layer of water protecting him grew thicker.
On the other side, Qin Su no longer just watched.
He was seen squatting on the ground, pressing his palms down forcefully, and immediately 'zizzling' electro appeared.
【Bang bang bang bang...】
In an instant, a large number of ice pillars emitting thick cold air pushed forward horizontally.
Although the high-pressure water stream sprayed by the Umibōzu on Doctor Tian Zhi's body could shatter some ice pillars, they would immediately be frozen into new ice by the cold air and scatter all over the ground.
Qin Su intended to use this method to reduce the Umibōzu's water volume.
This was not a lake, much less the great sea; the Umibōzu's water would only decrease with use!
To be honest, his Alchemy was completely counter to Umibōzu, but this high-pressure water stream was very dangerous.
"Qin Su-kun is indeed very powerful, but it's time for me to show more ability..."
Doctor Tian Zhi saw that Umibōzu was being suppressed under the cooperation of Qin Su and Susanoo.
His hands finally came out and he formed a hand seal in front of him.
"Umibōzu!"
"Water Release. Water Severing Wave!"
Blue chakra burned on Doctor Tian Zhi's body.
But it wasn't he himself who was truly using the ninjutsu; it was still the Umibōzu that was covering him.
Or rather, he was providing chakra to Umibōzu and facilitating the formation process of the ninjutsu.
The next moment,
Umibōzu's body, which was entirely composed of water, shot out a water string that was far more powerful than the previous water flow, with greater pressure, faster speed, narrower width, and extremely terrifying destructive power.
"Dangerous!"
'Susanoo''s expression changed drastically. While urgently warning Qin Su, he rapidly swung the silver light-flashing steel rod in his hand, blocking the incoming water blades one by one.
However, upon contact, he felt a powerful impact transmitted through the steel rod.
After blocking just three water blades consecutively, 'Susanoo' was sent flying backward.
At this moment, Qin Su once again used Alchemy, creating three thick ice walls in front of him, attempting to block the continuously incoming 'Water Severing Wave'.
But the situation was not as simple as he thought; these ice walls simply couldn't stop the penetration of the water blades.
Qin Su could only use the Third Form of 'Water Breathing', Flowing Dance, to narrowly avoid the attack.
To be honest, he was bewildered during this process. It was entirely based on subconscious actions, yet he somehow inexplicably dodged all the high-pressure water blades.
"Oh—, could that be..." Vergo's eyebrow twitched on the rostrum.
Shanks said, "There's no mistake, it's Observation Haki."
"Awakening Observation Haki during combat, that's good talent, Fufufufufu~"
Doflamingo looked at the perilous situation inside the arena and teased, "But that alone isn't enough, is it?"
(End of this chapter)
【Boom——————】
An earth-shattering loud noise appeared within the Multiverse Duel Arena.
"Release the magic barrier above and let the power out!"
Outside the arena, Hensley Mage, acting as the Captain, made a decisive call.
Otherwise, the overly powerful energy inside could very likely cause destruction to the four surrounding barriers.
"But Captain, there are quite a few Wind Stone Seats and Colored Cloud Boxes above!"
Another B-Rank Mage quickly reminded him.
"What do we do then? We can't keep it sealed inside forever, the commotion this time is too big!"
Hensley Mage's expression was extremely grim, and he gave a bitter smile in his heart: "Why are there so many monsters..."
Just as they were at a loss for what to do, they suddenly noticed a bright white light blooming inside.
And when the white light dissipated,
Hensley Mage and the others immediately felt that the chaotic power that had been raging inside just moments ago had now vanished without a trace, and even the smoke and dust it kicked up were gone.
This allowed everyone to clearly see the situation inside.
Urouge was seen lying in the distance at some point, his body having returned to its previous size, seemingly having lost consciousness.
Meanwhile, Sasha was half-kneeling in the ring-shaped pit, her face showing abnormal disappointment.
"I lost, and I'm sorry..."
Although others didn't see it, Sasha knew that Brimir had saved her.
It must have been a barrier made of Void Magic, which both protected her and sent Urouge flying out.
As for why he was in a coma, Sasha wasn't clear.
Perhaps he was stunned by his own powerful force, or perhaps Brimir did something...
But no matter what, Sasha didn't want to steal the victory.
Moreover, she truly didn't know how to defeat Urouge.
She simply had no means to cause him serious injury; in this situation, Urouge would only get stronger the more he fought.
Inside the Colored Cloud Box, Brimir supported Sasha's decision.
He intervened to protect Sasha, not to help her obtain victory.
The former was understandable, but the latter would be a serious provocation to the rules.
The organizer of the Top 100 Competition was the World Government!
Furthermore, Brimir believed that Lord Imu must be paying attention to this combat.
So, he absolutely couldn't go too far...
"Huh?"
"Esteemed audience, Contestant Sasha, despite Contestant Urouge being in a coma, has actually stated that she lost!"
Gaz, the host sitting on the back of a Rathalos in the air with a microphone in hand, was somewhat shocked.
However, since Sasha had already given up, he could only announce that Contestant Urouge had won the victory and successfully advanced to the 'Top 8 Elimination Round'.
On the rostrum, Doflamingo held his arms across his chest, scanning the Colored Cloud Boxes above his head one by one.
"President, just now, that was..." Vergo was a little uncertain.
Shanks was also surprised and doubtful.
He felt that Sasha couldn't have possibly blocked the attack just now, nor could she have launched a counterattack that knocked Urouge unconscious.
Especially the energy intensity that appeared for an instant inside, it far exceeded Sasha's previous performance.
"It's nothing, don't worry about it." Doflamingo said with a light laugh.
He was actually a little displeased.
Even if Sasha had been crushed, Urouge should have been eliminated according to the rules, not by outside interference.
But thinking that the other party might be a certain Warrior God or Star God, he chose to suppress his feelings.
However, he would definitely report this to Lord Imu afterwards.
At the same time, it made him pursue greater strength.
If he were strong enough, would the other party still dare to intervene? Or perhaps he could have completely prevented it...
Meanwhile,
Three Medical Ninja used Body Flicker Technique to enter the arena.
Two of them first checked Urouge's body to see if he needed emergency aid.
Finding that he was merely in a coma, they summoned a larger Katsuyu Split beneath him, asking it to help carry Urouge to the infirmary.
There was no other way; Urouge was not only nearly four meters tall but also particularly wide.
Crucially, he was very heavy, and they definitely couldn't lift him.
The other Medical Ninja first used 'Mystical Palm Technique' to stabilize Sasha's internal injury.
Then, supporting her, they left the completely ruined duel arena.
Fortunately, no matter how severely it was destroyed, Alchemy could quickly restore it to flatness.
This was much stronger than Earth Release Ninjutsu, and Earth Magic was also somewhat inferior in comparison.
In less than a moment, as electro surged from the alchemist's palms, the entire duel arena was restored to its original state.
Many audience members from the Sea Star couldn't help but sigh, the World Government's means were becoming more and more numerous, and increasingly miraculous.
If another six years passed, who knows what it would become...
"Phew—, it's our turn. I just didn't expect that our opponent would be Doctor Tian Zhi..."
Qin Su, accompanied by Susanoo, walked into the duel arena watched by all, looking at Doctor Tian Zhi on the opposite side with a complex mood.
They had already developed a good relationship when they were in the Reincarnation Paradise before.
They had planned to become Top 10 together, who would have thought they would meet here.
"Don't forget, even if you lose, you still have a chance to become Top 10, so don't carry too much pressure." Susanoo reminded him in a deep voice.
Qin Su nodded.
Since it was the Top 10, besides the top eight, there must be two losers who could obtain ninth and tenth place. He just didn't know what the standard was.
"Then let us see, in this final 'Round of 16 Elimination Match', who will obtain the victory!" The host Gaz gave an impassioned speech.
"Then I hereby announce!"
"Combat start!"
"Duel——————"
【Swish!】
'Susanoo' immediately rushed towards Doctor Tian Zhi, whose hands were still in his pockets.
【Bang! Bang!】
Instantly, the mass of clean water covering Doctor Tian Zhi's body fiercely sprayed two streams of high-pressure water stream towards 'Susanoo'.
Their speed was fast, but 'Susanoo''s speed was not slow either, and he immediately changed direction to dodge the impact of the water flow.
However, more high-pressure water stream shot over from Doctor Tian Zhi's side.
Each time they landed, they would blast a dent several dozen centimeters deep into the cement.
At the same time, the amount of water around Doctor Tian Zhi increased, and the layer of water protecting him grew thicker.
On the other side, Qin Su no longer just watched.
He was seen squatting on the ground, pressing his palms down forcefully, and immediately 'zizzling' electro appeared.
【Bang bang bang bang...】
In an instant, a large number of ice pillars emitting thick cold air pushed forward horizontally.
Although the high-pressure water stream sprayed by the Umibōzu on Doctor Tian Zhi's body could shatter some ice pillars, they would immediately be frozen into new ice by the cold air and scatter all over the ground.
Qin Su intended to use this method to reduce the Umibōzu's water volume.
This was not a lake, much less the great sea; the Umibōzu's water would only decrease with use!
To be honest, his Alchemy was completely counter to Umibōzu, but this high-pressure water stream was very dangerous.
"Qin Su-kun is indeed very powerful, but it's time for me to show more ability..."
Doctor Tian Zhi saw that Umibōzu was being suppressed under the cooperation of Qin Su and Susanoo.
His hands finally came out and he formed a hand seal in front of him.
"Umibōzu!"
"Water Release. Water Severing Wave!"
Blue chakra burned on Doctor Tian Zhi's body.
But it wasn't he himself who was truly using the ninjutsu; it was still the Umibōzu that was covering him.
Or rather, he was providing chakra to Umibōzu and facilitating the formation process of the ninjutsu.
The next moment,
Umibōzu's body, which was entirely composed of water, shot out a water string that was far more powerful than the previous water flow, with greater pressure, faster speed, narrower width, and extremely terrifying destructive power.
"Dangerous!"
'Susanoo''s expression changed drastically. While urgently warning Qin Su, he rapidly swung the silver light-flashing steel rod in his hand, blocking the incoming water blades one by one.
However, upon contact, he felt a powerful impact transmitted through the steel rod.
After blocking just three water blades consecutively, 'Susanoo' was sent flying backward.
At this moment, Qin Su once again used Alchemy, creating three thick ice walls in front of him, attempting to block the continuously incoming 'Water Severing Wave'.
But the situation was not as simple as he thought; these ice walls simply couldn't stop the penetration of the water blades.
Qin Su could only use the Third Form of 'Water Breathing', Flowing Dance, to narrowly avoid the attack.
To be honest, he was bewildered during this process. It was entirely based on subconscious actions, yet he somehow inexplicably dodged all the high-pressure water blades.
"Oh—, could that be..." Vergo's eyebrow twitched on the rostrum.
Shanks said, "There's no mistake, it's Observation Haki."
"Awakening Observation Haki during combat, that's good talent, Fufufufufu~"
Doflamingo looked at the perilous situation inside the arena and teased, "But that alone isn't enough, is it?"
(End of this chapter)
