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Chapter 1397: Imperial Arms + Alchemy VS Magic! (Bonus chapter for Alliance Leader Jia Xu Hermit)
Hank's mood was actually very conflicted.
He didn't like, nor did he wish for himself to lose control again.
He was especially happy after hearing that perhaps the 'Truth Waterfall' that could solve this problem existed on the Island Turtle in the Ninja World.
He decided to head directly to the East Blue after the Top 100 Competition ended.
But currently facing Kyros, Hank clearly understood that with his normal state strength, the possibility of winning was very low.
Unless he lost control again and entered 'Beast King Form', becoming the true 'Fenrir'.
Did he want to let himself lose control just to win?
"Hey, speaking of which, I can't control these either." Hank stepped into the Multiverse Duel Arena with a bitter smile.
Fortunately, the personnel from the Competition Organizing Department had told him before not to worry about the loss of control problem and just fight with full strength.
One could only say it was worthy of the World Government.
If it were in their Beast God World, his 'Beast King Form' after losing control would be an almost invincible existence.
"Or perhaps think of a method to enter that state from back then when I exchanged blows with Cain."
Hank stopped his steps, lost in thought, standing a hundred meters distance from Kyros.
Beast God State, this was the name Cain gave it as the first victim.
But Hank didn't know exactly how to achieve autonomy and enter this state.
He recalled carefully.
At that time, he was protecting Schaal, and in a moment of urgency, when he threw himself forward, he inexplicably possessed that kind of glowing strength throughout his body.
A moment later, Gaz announced the start.
Hank concentrated his attention, brandished the four-bladed steel spear in his hand, and instantly rushed forward to clash with Kyros's long sword.
For a time, the clanging sound echoed continuously.
However, in less than five minutes, Kyros knocked the steel spear from Hank's hand flying.
"Transform, use that strength called 'Divine Soldier Mimicry'. Also, you're not suited for this kind of weapon. It's best to switch to another or give up using weapons altogether."
Kyros stopped his movements, not continuing the oppression. His sword edge pointed at Hank as he said in a deep voice.
Hank gave a bitter smile and thought inwardly, "Even becoming 'Divine Soldier Mimicry', I wouldn't be your opponent."
He couldn't even beat Chaka, let alone this even stronger Kyros.
But as a warrior, he couldn't just surrender easily.
So Hank still activated the strength within his body, quickly transforming into a werewolf with snow-white hair and golden yellow eyes.
[Swish!]
After the transformation, Hank's speed surged further. He immediately turned into a white afterimage and pounced towards Kyros.
Relying on the sharpness of his wolf claws and the long sword imbued with Armament Haki, they continuously clashed.
However, this evenly matched battle situation only lasted for a short two minutes.
As Kyros figured out Hank's strength, a sharp look suddenly flashed in his eyes.
He instantly became a streak of golden lightning, passing through Hank's body and appearing behind him.
At the same time, he left a long, diagonal wound on the werewolf's chest from which a large amount of blood gushed out.
[Bang!]
With a muffled sound, Hank half-knelt to the ground, covering his blood-soaked chest, panting heavily. A strong feeling of powerlessness rose in his heart.
Too strong. Kyros's strength was of an overwhelming nature!
The entire audience was silent, watching Hank sympathetically. They only felt that his luck was truly bad.
"No need to suppress it. Just transform into that giant white wolf. What I want to defeat is that."
Kyros turned around, looking at Hank's back as he spoke.
Ever since he saw the rampaging 'Beast King. Fenrir' the day before yesterday, he had developed a strong interest.
He wanted to see if his present self could defeat such a strong giant creature.
He had already heard from Vergo that 'Beast King. Fenrir' was an existence comparable to the Tailed Beasts of the Ninja World!
As a Dressrosa human, especially the King's Army Commander, he had naturally seen 'Seven-Tails. Chomei' a few times.
Unfortunately, the other party was a guardian sent by the World Government to the Agricultural College, so it was impossible to fight them.
Moreover, he actually didn't quite dare to combat 'Seven-Tails. Chomei' within the country.
Otherwise, if a Tailed Beast Bomb landed inside the city, it was estimated that more than half of the Kingdom would be gone.
Now it was good. Hank's 'Beast King. Fenrir' was the best substitute target.
Moreover, this was the Multiverse Duel Arena, where there were many experts stronger than himself, so there was no need to worry about affecting other people.
"Sorry, I can't enter 'Beast King Form' with autonomy."
Hank suppressed the pain, stood up, and answered Kyros.
"So that's how it is. So, you need to make your emotions more intense, or perhaps feel more intense suffering?"
Kyros nodded thoughtfully, but this also made him conflicted.
He certainly very much wanted to experience Hank's 'Beast King Form'.
But his personality also leaned towards justice, and he couldn't do unscrupulous things like tormenting the other party.
"Since that's the case, then forfeit. Alas, what a pity..."
Kyros helplessly shook his head.
Hank, who was opposite, was silent for a while, then replied, "Sorry, I don't want to give up. Even if I am to be defeated, I want to be defeated by your own hands."
Kyros did not speak, but nodded, indicating understanding. This kind of resolve belonged to a warrior.
"Then, let this next strike end the combat!"
[Buzz buzz buzz buzz----]
Bright golden lightning appeared on Kyros's body again. This was, of course, a Phantasm of Thunder Breathing.
However, for him, its effect was only to make his movements more magnificent.
[Crack!]
In an instant, lightning cut through the half-court. The speed was so fast that even Hank in his werewolf form couldn't react in time.
He only felt a flash of golden light in his eyes before his whole person fell into darkness.
His Beast Soul inside his body fundamentally had no opportunity to occupy his consciousness and body to cause trouble.
It was clear that Kyros truly did not deliberately hold back just to combat 'Beast King. Fenrir'.
This was a truly upright and open swordfighter!
"Wait until you completely control your own strength. We'll combat again sometime, Hank Henriette," Kyros sighed softly, then left the scene without looking back, completely disregarding what the host Gaz was saying.
This combat was somewhat regrettable for him, and of course, it was the same for many of the audience.
Next was today's last match.
There was no need for speculation about the opposing contestants.
It could only be 'Imperial Prince' Qin Su and 'Azure Magic Girl' Lelei.
This greatly boosted the spirit of the audience.
According to the data, Qin Su was nineteen and Lelei was eighteen; both were too young.
The identity of the two people was also unusual. The former was the Crown Prince.
The latter was the Sage's Disciple, and she herself was an even more exceptional talent mage.
Moreover, their looks were both very good-looking. Just standing together gave people the feeling of a talented man and a beautiful woman.
The key was that this was a contest of Imperial Arms + Alchemy versus Magic!
Just at this moment, many people noticed that Qin Su, who was currently entering, was holding a golden artifact in his hand that looked like a musical instrument.
"Yay----"
Jubilant cheers suddenly sounded out from one of the Colored Cloud Boxes.
"Great! He's finally using the Holy Artifact I gave him!"
Damian, who was only ten years old this year, smiled and said as he looked at Qin Su below.
The day before yesterday, when Qin Su fought against Doctor Tian Zhi, he unexpectedly didn't take out his Alchemy Sacred Artifact, which made Damian a bit frustrated.
In the view of this little blonde-haired boy from the Zero Magic World.
This kind of elemental creature like Umibōzu would be instantly killed in seconds by an Alchemy Sacred Artifact that ignored material elements!
For example, directly turn all the water into earth. Wouldn't you die?
In fact, Qin Su also didn't take out the Alchemy Sacred Artifact from inside his Space Ring because of this point.
He had a good relationship with Doctor Tian Zhi and didn't want to constitute a threat to Umibōzu's life.
After all, it was just a match.
But facing Lelei, Qin Su clearly understood that if he didn't use this Alchemy Sacred Artifact, it would be very difficult to resist her strong magic.
"Susanoo, directly use 'Calamity Soul Manifestation'!"
"Okay!"
Susanoo stared at the cute girl opposite with a head of blue-green short hair and immediately agreed.
Otherwise, they very likely wouldn't have the opportunity to use it.
(End of this chapter)
Hank's mood was actually very conflicted.
He didn't like, nor did he wish for himself to lose control again.
He was especially happy after hearing that perhaps the 'Truth Waterfall' that could solve this problem existed on the Island Turtle in the Ninja World.
He decided to head directly to the East Blue after the Top 100 Competition ended.
But currently facing Kyros, Hank clearly understood that with his normal state strength, the possibility of winning was very low.
Unless he lost control again and entered 'Beast King Form', becoming the true 'Fenrir'.
Did he want to let himself lose control just to win?
"Hey, speaking of which, I can't control these either." Hank stepped into the Multiverse Duel Arena with a bitter smile.
Fortunately, the personnel from the Competition Organizing Department had told him before not to worry about the loss of control problem and just fight with full strength.
One could only say it was worthy of the World Government.
If it were in their Beast God World, his 'Beast King Form' after losing control would be an almost invincible existence.
"Or perhaps think of a method to enter that state from back then when I exchanged blows with Cain."
Hank stopped his steps, lost in thought, standing a hundred meters distance from Kyros.
Beast God State, this was the name Cain gave it as the first victim.
But Hank didn't know exactly how to achieve autonomy and enter this state.
He recalled carefully.
At that time, he was protecting Schaal, and in a moment of urgency, when he threw himself forward, he inexplicably possessed that kind of glowing strength throughout his body.
A moment later, Gaz announced the start.
Hank concentrated his attention, brandished the four-bladed steel spear in his hand, and instantly rushed forward to clash with Kyros's long sword.
For a time, the clanging sound echoed continuously.
However, in less than five minutes, Kyros knocked the steel spear from Hank's hand flying.
"Transform, use that strength called 'Divine Soldier Mimicry'. Also, you're not suited for this kind of weapon. It's best to switch to another or give up using weapons altogether."
Kyros stopped his movements, not continuing the oppression. His sword edge pointed at Hank as he said in a deep voice.
Hank gave a bitter smile and thought inwardly, "Even becoming 'Divine Soldier Mimicry', I wouldn't be your opponent."
He couldn't even beat Chaka, let alone this even stronger Kyros.
But as a warrior, he couldn't just surrender easily.
So Hank still activated the strength within his body, quickly transforming into a werewolf with snow-white hair and golden yellow eyes.
[Swish!]
After the transformation, Hank's speed surged further. He immediately turned into a white afterimage and pounced towards Kyros.
Relying on the sharpness of his wolf claws and the long sword imbued with Armament Haki, they continuously clashed.
However, this evenly matched battle situation only lasted for a short two minutes.
As Kyros figured out Hank's strength, a sharp look suddenly flashed in his eyes.
He instantly became a streak of golden lightning, passing through Hank's body and appearing behind him.
At the same time, he left a long, diagonal wound on the werewolf's chest from which a large amount of blood gushed out.
[Bang!]
With a muffled sound, Hank half-knelt to the ground, covering his blood-soaked chest, panting heavily. A strong feeling of powerlessness rose in his heart.
Too strong. Kyros's strength was of an overwhelming nature!
The entire audience was silent, watching Hank sympathetically. They only felt that his luck was truly bad.
"No need to suppress it. Just transform into that giant white wolf. What I want to defeat is that."
Kyros turned around, looking at Hank's back as he spoke.
Ever since he saw the rampaging 'Beast King. Fenrir' the day before yesterday, he had developed a strong interest.
He wanted to see if his present self could defeat such a strong giant creature.
He had already heard from Vergo that 'Beast King. Fenrir' was an existence comparable to the Tailed Beasts of the Ninja World!
As a Dressrosa human, especially the King's Army Commander, he had naturally seen 'Seven-Tails. Chomei' a few times.
Unfortunately, the other party was a guardian sent by the World Government to the Agricultural College, so it was impossible to fight them.
Moreover, he actually didn't quite dare to combat 'Seven-Tails. Chomei' within the country.
Otherwise, if a Tailed Beast Bomb landed inside the city, it was estimated that more than half of the Kingdom would be gone.
Now it was good. Hank's 'Beast King. Fenrir' was the best substitute target.
Moreover, this was the Multiverse Duel Arena, where there were many experts stronger than himself, so there was no need to worry about affecting other people.
"Sorry, I can't enter 'Beast King Form' with autonomy."
Hank suppressed the pain, stood up, and answered Kyros.
"So that's how it is. So, you need to make your emotions more intense, or perhaps feel more intense suffering?"
Kyros nodded thoughtfully, but this also made him conflicted.
He certainly very much wanted to experience Hank's 'Beast King Form'.
But his personality also leaned towards justice, and he couldn't do unscrupulous things like tormenting the other party.
"Since that's the case, then forfeit. Alas, what a pity..."
Kyros helplessly shook his head.
Hank, who was opposite, was silent for a while, then replied, "Sorry, I don't want to give up. Even if I am to be defeated, I want to be defeated by your own hands."
Kyros did not speak, but nodded, indicating understanding. This kind of resolve belonged to a warrior.
"Then, let this next strike end the combat!"
[Buzz buzz buzz buzz----]
Bright golden lightning appeared on Kyros's body again. This was, of course, a Phantasm of Thunder Breathing.
However, for him, its effect was only to make his movements more magnificent.
[Crack!]
In an instant, lightning cut through the half-court. The speed was so fast that even Hank in his werewolf form couldn't react in time.
He only felt a flash of golden light in his eyes before his whole person fell into darkness.
His Beast Soul inside his body fundamentally had no opportunity to occupy his consciousness and body to cause trouble.
It was clear that Kyros truly did not deliberately hold back just to combat 'Beast King. Fenrir'.
This was a truly upright and open swordfighter!
"Wait until you completely control your own strength. We'll combat again sometime, Hank Henriette," Kyros sighed softly, then left the scene without looking back, completely disregarding what the host Gaz was saying.
This combat was somewhat regrettable for him, and of course, it was the same for many of the audience.
Next was today's last match.
There was no need for speculation about the opposing contestants.
It could only be 'Imperial Prince' Qin Su and 'Azure Magic Girl' Lelei.
This greatly boosted the spirit of the audience.
According to the data, Qin Su was nineteen and Lelei was eighteen; both were too young.
The identity of the two people was also unusual. The former was the Crown Prince.
The latter was the Sage's Disciple, and she herself was an even more exceptional talent mage.
Moreover, their looks were both very good-looking. Just standing together gave people the feeling of a talented man and a beautiful woman.
The key was that this was a contest of Imperial Arms + Alchemy versus Magic!
Just at this moment, many people noticed that Qin Su, who was currently entering, was holding a golden artifact in his hand that looked like a musical instrument.
"Yay----"
Jubilant cheers suddenly sounded out from one of the Colored Cloud Boxes.
"Great! He's finally using the Holy Artifact I gave him!"
Damian, who was only ten years old this year, smiled and said as he looked at Qin Su below.
The day before yesterday, when Qin Su fought against Doctor Tian Zhi, he unexpectedly didn't take out his Alchemy Sacred Artifact, which made Damian a bit frustrated.
In the view of this little blonde-haired boy from the Zero Magic World.
This kind of elemental creature like Umibōzu would be instantly killed in seconds by an Alchemy Sacred Artifact that ignored material elements!
For example, directly turn all the water into earth. Wouldn't you die?
In fact, Qin Su also didn't take out the Alchemy Sacred Artifact from inside his Space Ring because of this point.
He had a good relationship with Doctor Tian Zhi and didn't want to constitute a threat to Umibōzu's life.
After all, it was just a match.
But facing Lelei, Qin Su clearly understood that if he didn't use this Alchemy Sacred Artifact, it would be very difficult to resist her strong magic.
"Susanoo, directly use 'Calamity Soul Manifestation'!"
"Okay!"
Susanoo stared at the cute girl opposite with a head of blue-green short hair and immediately agreed.
Otherwise, they very likely wouldn't have the opportunity to use it.
(End of this chapter)
