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When the entire venue was ravaged beyond recognition, Guan Linchun finally collapsed.
"The outcome is decided! The winner is Julius Reinhardt, from Toyo Electric Power!"
Seeing this, Yato shook his head.
Even an angel from hell can't defeat a monster.
Chapter 213
Players lounge.
Guan Linchun woke up amidst a wave of pain coursing through his entire body.
He found himself lying on a bench.
As a place to rest, it's far too uncomfortable.
However, as a 'loser,' there's nothing to complain about.
"Seriously, losing in the preliminary round... I wonder how those little brats watching the live stream right now will mock me."
"They have no right to criticize the strongest wrestler in the Kengan Association."
Suddenly, a solemn voice rang out.
Guan Linchun glanced around and saw a man in a vest walk in.
"Wakatsuki, what brings you here?"
"Let's take a look at your situation, and..."
Wakatsuki Takeshi sat down and picked up the remote control, pressing a button.
The LCD TV screen in the lounge lit up, displaying images of the competition.
"Because of you, the venue needs temporary maintenance, and there's nothing to do in the audience."
"However, I have to say... as expected of you, Guan. You dragged your opponent into hell and endured so many attacks. Any other fighter would have been calling the funeral home by now, but you were still able to maintain such a good mental state. I am even ashamed of my own resilience."
"It's just pointless bravado. Professional wrestlers don't expose their true colors in front of others." Guan Linchun put his hand on his forehead, squinted, and looked at the scene on the TV screen.
He suddenly grinned.
"I have already done my part in giving wonderful performances to the audience, so I am very satisfied. If you want to comfort me, you've come to the wrong place, Wakatsuki."
Wakatsuki Samurai shook his head slightly: "No, I'm not good at comforting people. Besides coming to visit you, I actually wanted to ask you about your opponent's information."
"Julius? You're already studying the players from other groups so early? If you two really meet, you'll have to wait until the semifinals at the earliest. Before that, you'll have to break through two more barriers."
"It's not exactly research, I'm just a little concerned... Your battle has given me a lot of inspiration, but there are some things I haven't figured out yet."
"Oh, I guess I'll just talk to you about it to pass the time."
Guan Linchun was very happy that his old friend could make progress at this critical juncture. To be honest, at their level, apart from the fact that there is still room for improvement in their playing style and awareness, it is really too difficult to pursue technical progress, let alone physical improvement.
"Ok?"
Suddenly, the two of them changed their expressions and turned their gaze to the television.
Just as they were talking.
The final match of the first round in Group A is about to begin.
The two teams made a dazzling entrance amidst the host's enthusiastic introductions.
One of them is a white-haired Asian with wheat-colored skin.
He was physically strong, shirtless, and only wearing training pants.
It gives people the impression of being fierce like a tiger or wolf, yet shrewd.
His opponent was a burly man with a buzz cut wearing mixed martial arts shorts.
"Himuro and Okubo? I didn't expect them to run into each other in the first round. What a twist of fate."
Upon seeing these two people, Guan Linchun immediately became interested and forgot about the previous topic.
"Wakatsuki, who do you think will win between these two?"
"...Okubo."
Takeshi Wakatsuki stared at the kind-looking, burly man on the screen who was greeting the audience.
“This man is the real deal.”
"Indeed, if we're just talking about mixed martial arts, you can't find many people in the whole world who can rival him. But even so, I personally side with Himuro."
Guan Linchun chuckled.
"Why? With your level of expertise, you couldn't possibly not see the difference in raw strength between these two."
Wakatsuki Samurai was somewhat puzzled.
"It has nothing to do with that... It's just that from the perspective of the show's effect, the audience wants to see the most dramatic reversal of fortune where the underdog triumphs. So rather than saying I'm on Himuro's side, I'd say I'm on the audience's side. Also, there's something else... Wakatsuki, haven't you noticed how unlucky you are?"
"Fighting matches and gambling are two different things, and besides, I don't get involved in those things."
"That's perfect. Let's make a bet. If you lose, you have to drink with me tonight; if you win, I'll drink with you tonight."
"..."
Wakatsuki Takeshi was quite troubled by his friend's absurd suggestion.
Soon, the game begins.
Unlike wrestling matches, which can last for sixty minutes and be full of entertainment, ordinary combat sports matches are usually decided in just a few minutes or ten minutes.
Because the physical exertion in high-intensity combat is too intense, even more tiring than sprinting, the so-called endurance battle is no less than a long-distance run at the speed of a 100-meter sprint for most combat sports, which is simply unrealistic.
However, the match between Okubo and Himuro Ryo lasted a full fifteen minutes without a winner!
Mixed Martial Arts vs. Jeet Kune Do.
These two fighting styles have a deep connection.
Jeet Kune Do cannot be said to be the predecessor of kickboxing, but the birth and development of kickboxing are indeed inseparable from Jeet Kune Do, and MMA is the culmination of kickboxing.
One is at the very front, and the other is at the very back.
Who is stronger?
Even Yato couldn't say for sure about this.
However, both Okubo, who represents MMA, and Himuro, who represents Jeet Kune Do, have shown their own unique style.
It allowed the world to truly appreciate the charm of combat sports.
They don't understand things that are too detailed.
It's all about the punches and kicks, which is fun to watch but doesn't feel technically sophisticated.
On the contrary, this one.
It was a show that everyone found thoroughly enjoyable.
If the first three matches were a celebration for boxing enthusiasts and those who admire violence, then the fourth match is a visual feast comparable to a big-budget action movie, which can be enjoyed by both professionals and amateurs!
Mixed martial arts represent the West, while Jeet Kune Do represents the East.
Big guy versus small guy.
Isn't this a movie plot?!
Himuro Ryo's moves are sharp and methodical, possessing the air of a grandmaster and the unique charm of ancient martial arts. In the eyes of the world, he is almost like Bruce Lee reborn.
Okubo, on the other hand, is like the villainous boss who appears at the end of a movie. He is strong, skilled in Western martial arts, and his strength is terrifying.
He is a complete master of the art of striking, throwing, and gripping.
What is this concept?
This means that Naoya Okubo's skills have no 'weak points'!
He was like a giant net, enveloping the coolness of the ice chamber.
The latter, on the other hand, can only eke out a living.
——It should be so.
But Ryo Himuro showed a surprising 'resilience'.
In stark contrast to Guan Linchun's resilient physique, there is a kind of 'tenacity' that belongs to the technical level.
"That's incredible! Himuro's interceptions are just too fast! Every time Okubo gets close, his attack is interrupted in advance, which has led to a stalemate between the two players!"
Katahara Sayaka's gasp echoed throughout the venue.
Beside him, Yato narrowed his eyes, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
Finally... have you mastered it? Himuro.
Your own unique skill.
(I had some things to do today, so I'm updating late. It's not that the update time has changed. I'll finish writing the remaining two chapters and post them before midnight.)
Chapter 214
That conversation took place more than a month ago.
"Trick?"
Yato, who was undergoing muscle modification at the 'argus' affiliated research institute, received a phone call from Himuro Ryo.
"Yes, a secret weapon. I've thought about it. My basic skills are very solid, but I can't rely on solid skills to defeat opponents who are not as skilled as me, or who are equally strong but have rough skills. One day I will also encounter opponents who are stronger than me in terms of skills and physique."
"...So? You're planning to cram at the last minute and come up with a 'secret weapon' that will allow you to turn the tide?"
"It's not that exaggerated. I want to find the point that suits me in the existing system and carry out intensive training. Whether it can be used as a secret weapon is hard to say, but I believe it will definitely have a miraculous effect at certain times."
"Now that I understand the reason, what do you want me to do for you?"
"...Come and beat me up."
……
Time goes back to the present.
Watching the two locked in fierce combat, Yato activated the system's detection function and took a look.
Okubo 14.9.
The ice room was cool.
In terms of attributes, Okubo has an overwhelming advantage.
As for skills—
Okubo's mixed martial arts skills are unsurprisingly at level 10.
He has completely mastered this fighting technique.
Himuro Ryo's Jeet Kune Do is level 5+.
It is only half a step away from the vertex of the world.
That being said, since we've already taken half a step, we can naturally experience some of the wonders of level 6 in advance.
When Yato reached level 6, he naturally entered the realm of 'True Dark Force'.
In contrast, the ice room was cool.
His research focus is not on 'strength'.
The way of interception is Jeet Kune Do.
Himuro Ryo is wholeheartedly dedicated to studying this martial art, and therefore regards its essence as his goal.
However, although "intercept" is a term, he, at only level 5+, was unable to fully grasp its essence, so he abandoned "intercept".
Take only the character '截'.