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Chapter 416 - 383 Dark Curtain

Chapter 416: Chapter 383 Dark Curtain

Hill Sports Arena, the Japan Team’s preparation area, Kamino Kei and others’ expressions were sour.

Although Ooshima Kawahira wasn’t the strongest in the team, he was still a well-known figure in the Island Country Martial Arts World, and a leading figure of a martial arts school. Yet now, he was being knocked around the ring by Guo Dong.

What was most critical was that Guo Dong seemed to be not going all out. He was teaching his disciples on the side while fighting, his strength immeasurable and profound.

"This man might even be a more terrifying talent than Xiaoze Wutian!"

Kamino Kei watched Guo Dong in the arena, his expression grave.

Half a year ago, he had personally witnessed Guo Dong’s fights in three consecutive matches on a cruise, and he thought he had a certain grasp of Guo Dong’s strength. But now, he found it somewhat elusive.

You should know that for someone of his and Guo Dong’s level, even a little progress is very difficult to achieve, yet Guo Dong had made such progress in just half a year—it was truly inconceivable. That’s why Kamino Kei felt that perhaps Guo Dong’s martial arts talent even surpassed that of Xiaoze Wutian.

"The opponent is only 21 this year. What level will he reach in the future?"

The thought made Kamino Kei’s murderous intent towards Guo Dong grow stronger, along with an indescribable sense of jealousy.

He was already thirty-five this year, both his physical fitness and mental state at their peak. But in a few years, if he could not break through, as his body’s functions and vital energy declined, he would never be able to reach a higher realm in this lifetime. In contrast, Guo Dong still had plenty of time. With the talent the latter had shown, it was almost certain he would go further than Kamino Kei in the future. How could Kamino Kei not feel jealous?

In the arena, Guo Dong clashed with Ooshima Kawahira again. After a few moves, he grabbed the opponent’s right arm with both hands, crouched his body and lifted his shoulders, concealing his intent to kill like a crocodile emerging from the water.

This was the Xingyi Tuoxing Fist’s grappling move, "Crocodile Floating". The next move would immediately be the "Crocodile Tail Cutting" killing move!

Ooshima Kawahira was quite familiar with Hua Country Martial Arts, especially with Guo Dong. He had not taken him lightly and had carefully studied Guo Dong’s competition videos before the match. He was deeply impressed by the "Crocodile Tail Cutting" move, so he recognized it immediately and became very alert.

"Ha!"

Ooshima Kawahira roared loudly, pulling himself together. His abdomen bulged as if he were a pregnant woman in her tenth month, while a low ’gugu’ rumble came from within.

Guo Dong recognized that Ooshima Kawahira was using the "Dantian Qi Strike" technique. He was about to exert force when Ooshima Kawahira’s arm suddenly softened like a steel wire, neither resisting nor losing its toughness, causing the force in Guo Dong’s hands to ’slip’ for a moment.

Immediately after, Ooshima Kawahira’s body shook violently. His arm swung wildly, and every joint in his body made cracking noises, transmitting the force from the bottom up to his right arm.

Guo Dong felt as if he were not holding an arm but a thousand-pound python, about to lose his grip at any second.

Guo Dong had no intention of letting go. He stepped forward with his right leg against the inside of Ooshima Kawahira’s thigh and thrust his right shoulder forward while his whole body’s bones and joints also exploded with noise, unleashing his inch force.

At the same time, Guo Dong’s ten fingers transferred energy, with blue veins prominent on the back of his hands, the flesh turning blue-black. He put forth all his effort combining the master-level Eagle Claw Fist with the "Crocodile Tail Cutting" killing move!

Bang!

Guo Dong’s right shoulder collided with Ooshima Kawahira’s body. The two separated upon contact, but Guo Dong’s hands were still holding onto Ooshima Kawahira’s right arm.

Ooshima Kawahira, capitalizing on the "Dantian Qi Strike," still hadn’t managed to shake off Guo Dong’s capture, which made him uneasy. However, he did not dare to relax his force or spare any to punch or kick at Guo Dong because the moment his focus drifted and the strength in his right arm waned, Guo Dong could dislocate it in half a second.

Had this been real combat, Ooshima Kawahira could’ve tried to force Guo Dong back by targeting vital points, as a trade of an arm for a life; but this was a tournament. Guo Dong could easily disable his arm temporarily with just a punch or a kick, so of course, he didn’t want that.

"Hmph!"

Ooshima Kawahira’s exhalation was thunderous. His abdomen suddenly flattened as he utilized the force of his breath to yank his right arm back.

Guo Dong held onto Ooshima Kawahira’s arm, not choosing to resist directly but instead following the momentum and stepping forward along with it.

However, just as Guo Dong was stepping halfway forward, Ooshima Kawahira’s arm switched from being flexible to rigid. He suddenly halted the yanking motion, similar to the "Big Spear Style" Guo Dong had used earlier. His right arm turned into a spear and thrust forward unexpectedly!

This abrupt change could’ve caused Guo Dong to use the wrong force if he hadn’t anticipated, allowing Ooshima Kawahira not only to break free but to injure him in a single move. However, Guo Dong seemed to have predicted it, as if an invisible rope was pulling him from behind. His center of gravity sharply retracted, and he leaped a step backward.

Tai Chi Listening Skill! Mercury-like Center of Gravity!

With Guo Dong’s mastery of Tai Chi Fist, his Listening Skill was pure and exquisite. Now, holding onto Ooshima Kawahira’s arm, the opponent’s shifting force, though smooth and unrestrained, couldn’t elude him. With the realm of Mercury-like Center of Gravity, he pulled back his balance and didn’t let Ooshima Kawahira succeed.

Ooshima Kawahira was flabbergasted. He thought his switching force technique was extremely delicate and exquisite, yet he still couldn’t escape Guo Dong. Guo Dong, taking advantage of the brief interval after Ooshima Kawahira’s switch, leaped back before abruptly changing his center of gravity again and violently thrusting his right shoulder forward, pulling back with his hands as well.

"Crocodile Tail Cutting!"

Crack!

"Aaah!"

Ooshima Kawahira screamed in agony, clutching his right shoulder and retreating continuously. The referee promptly stepped forward to halt Guo Dong.

Guo Dong also had no intention of pursuing the attack, instead turning to the sidelines and nodding at Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan’s eyes reddened, understanding Guo Dong’s meaning: The opponent injured your right shoulder, so I injured his right shoulder—an eye for an eye!

"Hua Country Team, Guo Dong wins!"

The referee announced the result, and Guo Dong bowed his hands to the audience around him.

"Aaah, my husband is so cool!"

In the spectator stands, Cai Xiaoyan screamed with a face full of infatuation.

Her friend sitting beside her looked disgusted, "Enough already, you’re giving me the creeps."

Cai Xiaoyan lifted her chin, pointing towards the stage. "Isn’t my husband handsome?"

Her friend pursed her lips, unwilling to deal with this crazy fan.

Behind them, a Northeastern uncle’s face shone with excitement, "A disciple gets injured, and immediately his master avenges him. Settling scores on the spot, that’s what real men do!"

...

In the Island Country Team’s prep area, the atmosphere was heavy. Ooshima Kawahira came down from the stage for treatment while Kamino Kei slowly stood up.

"Kamino, are you confident?"

The coach of the Island Country Team asked with concern, "If not, just drag it out..."

"Damn it!"

A man in a karate uniform nearby scolded angrily: "Kamino represents the face of the Island Country Martial Arts World. How could he resort to such tactics!?"

The Island Country Team coach, feeling indignation too, retorted with a stiff neck, "If Wu Li wins another match, we might be eliminated tonight!"

"Enough."

Kamino Kei interjected to stop the argument. "The reason I came to compete is precisely to face Wu Li. Don’t worry, he won’t be our obstacle!"

Having said that, he took off his jacket and headed for the inspection area.

The fifth contestant for the Island Country Team, Kamino Kei!

When Wu Li saw Kamino Kei getting ready to go on stage, he too spirited up.

Unlike Ooshima Kawahira, Wu Li could distinctly feel a strong aura emanating from Kamino Kei, clearly a master who had comprehended the Fist Intent. Moreover, with a high Overall Score, his physical data surpassed that of Ooshima Kawahira in every aspect.

Kamino Kei took step by step onto the stage, with his aura rising with each step. In Wu Li’s eyes, the opponent was like a burning Fiery Flame; just by looking at him, he could feel that scorching heat!

Wu Li’s expression was solemn as he gathered all his energy, spirit, and consciousness. Just from this aura, he could tell that this man’s strength was above that of Hu Shan, whom he had previously faced.

"Mr. Wu, I actually came to this competition specifically for you."

As the referee signaled for them to bump fists as a gesture of respect, a deep voice came through.

Wu Li was startled because the Kamino Kei in front of him hadn’t moved his lips.

Ventriloquism?

Wu Li realized that Kamino Kei was speaking using ventriloquism, and in Chinese no less.

"To ensure a hundred percent chance of facing you, I had someone help out. Luckily, the result didn’t disappoint me; our two teams ended up in the same group."

Kamino Kei’s voice continued, and what he said made Wu Li narrow his eyes.

Did the meaning of his words suggest that the Hua Country Team being in the same group with the Island Country Team was rigged?

No wonder he was using ventriloquism. Since the event was being broadcast live, the cameras were aimed right at them. Who knows how many viewers could see their facial expressions? If Kamino spoke outright, those who could read lips might catch on.

Suddenly bringing this up, is he trying to infuriate me?

Wu Li quickly gathered his thoughts. He wasn’t sure whether Kamino Kei was telling the truth, but if it were true, it certainly was infuriating. The Hua Country Team’s match schedule was too harsh, being placed in such a group. They had fought hard to this point, with Zhao Lixin, Guo Dongyang, and Xu Chuan all sustaining injuries, potentially because someone had tampered with the process.

Wu Li’s expression remained unchanged, silent. Kamino Kei, on the other hand, smiled and lightly touched fists with Wu Li.

"I hope this match lives up to my special arrangement. Don’t disappoint me, Mr. Wu."

With that, he stepped back, ready to start the match.

He couldn’t say much in such a short time, but the content he did share was substantial. Whether Wu Li believed it or not, just pondering the matter would be enough to distract him, which is what Kamino Kei desired.

For a practical fighter like him, it was common to use words to disturb an opponent’s focus before a match. At his level, battles were no longer confined to physical confrontations; will, spirit, Fist Intent, and even language could all become weapons.

On the stage, Wu Li’s face was expressionless, giving nothing away about his thoughts.

The referee took a step back and waved his hand.

The match began!

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