The succubus accepted the black crystal coin and showed a professional charming smile. "Since No. 64 is a newcomer, I will first announce the rules. If there are no special circumstances, the match needs to end within two hours. If there is no life and death battle after the time is up, Sir Arux will decide the winner. According to the rules, the winner of consecutive wins, Bloody Hand, Lance, can choose whether to use bare hands or weapons in this match. "
After Lance bet on Chen Rui, the hostility on his face became stronger. He sneered and said, "I like the feeling of breaking the opponent's bones with my hands!"
"Okay, then let's fight bare-handed! No weapons are allowed other than your body! "The succubus cautiously stepped back for a few meters and shouted," Then I announce the start of the match! "
At the moment when the succubus said "start", Lance had already launched a fierce blow. Chen Rui was already accustomed to the poison dragon's sneak attack in the special training, so he was already prepared. He tilted his body and dodged. Lance's moves were more ruthless; he frequently attacked the vital parts. Chen Rui blocked a few punches, but he felt that his opponent's hand was strong and heavy. He was slightly inferior in terms of strength.
It was not a fluke that Lance could win three matches in a row in the arena. Although his previous words were arrogant, he showed his experience in the battle. After a round of probing attacks were ineffective, he didn't rush to attack fiercely. He began to control the rhythm of the battle. He always suppressed Chen Rui in a disadvantageous position; there was almost no chance for him to fight back.
Chen Rui felt very uncomfortable fighting with a mask, especially in terms of sight. He couldn't turn around. Although he had been defending carefully, there were still times when he revealed his flaws. He was feinted by Lance, and Chen Rui passed by him. Lance's claws swept on his waist. Blood suddenly flowed out and dyed a large part of his clothes red. When Chen Rui saw Lance's claws that were as sharp as knives, he finally knew why this guy was called "bloody hand". No wonder he didn't use weapons. His hands were the strongest weapons!
Lance's first hit was successful, and his attacks began to become fiercer. The blood stains on Chen Rui's body were also gradually increasing. "Bang", he got a heavy punch on his back; it was extremely painful. Unlike Paglio, Lance would not wait for Chen Rui to have a good rest before continuing to fight. Instead, he launched a violent attack while Chen Rui was still on his feet.
Under Lance's fierce attack, Chen Rui was in a difficult situation and couldn't resist. Chen Rui's heart finally loosened a little: Am I too impatient this time? In a situation where he couldn't use [Aurora Shot], he encountered such a terrifying enemy in his first real battle!
This wasn't training, where you could try again after failing! It wasn't a game where you could replenish your HP at the resurrection point! This was a true battle of life and death. If one lost, it was their fate!
In his previous life, he was just an otaku, not a fighter or a special forces soldier. The time of special training might be too short, so he shouldn't be eager to participate in this kind of battle of life and death.
His psychological hesitation was directly reflected in his actions. Lance immediately noticed his opponent's timidity, so he naturally wouldn't be polite. He added a deep wound on Chen Rui's thigh with one claw. Taking advantage of the gap, he exerted his strength and kicked at Chen Rui's ribs. Chen Rui was kicked out more than 10 meters away by a strong force. There was a sharp pain at the place where he was hit as if two bones were broken. Chen Rui couldn't get up for a while.
Lance strode over while continuing to disintegrate his opponent's fighting spirit with words. This was his usual trick.
"I said that I will break your hands and feet. Now I've changed my mind. Before you die, I will crush your bones one by one!"
Chen Rui's heart trembled and tightened. Suddenly, the roar of Paglio during the special training appeared in his mind.
"The more you are afraid, the faster you will die!"
"Show me your courage, or else you will never become a real powerhouse in your life!"
At the critical moment of life and death, Chen Rui suddenly realized.
Why special training?
Why do I have to do actual combat?
Why don't I hide in the lab?
Why don't I seek shelter under the protection of Jía or Aldas?
Why didn't I retreat when I was powerless before, but now I dare not move forward?
Even if he didn't come to the arena today, he would have to face this challenge sooner or later. If he avoided it, he could only rely on petty tricks and be an opportunist in the cracks for the rest of his life.
"What will I do when I can't hold on anymore?" Chen Rui suddenly said loudly to himself, "The more I can't hold on anymore, the more I have to tell myself to hold on!"
Lance's figure paused because he didn't understand what his opponent was saying. Chen Rui said it in Chinese.
Is it some kind of spell? This guy also knows magic?
Lance was experienced and knew that the opponent still had strength to spare. Often, a near-death counterattack was the most terrifying, so he cautiously slowed down.
"Remember the words on your bed?" Chen Rui suddenly clenched his fist, "The reason why people can do it is because they believe they can!"
"There is a road ahead for those who are not afraid!"
He gritted his teeth, endured the pain under his ribs, and supported his body with both hands.
"Chen Rui, tell yourself, what is written on the biggest word?" Chen Rui yelled as if he was telling himself, but also as if he was announcing to the entire arena and the entire Demon Realm, "Grab the throat of fate and let it sing a song of conquest for you!"
After he yelled this sentence, Chen Rui, who fell to the ground just now, had already jumped up, just like how he stood up again and again after experiencing life setbacks.
Regardless of the outcome of this life and death battle, from this moment onwards, he had already taken a crucial step and successfully surpassed himself.
Although Lance was surprised, the opponent's strange spell seemed to have no effect. He was relieved and quickened his pace. When he looked at the pair of eyes exposed by the mask, he suddenly found that there was no longer any fear in those eyes. His whole body seemed to be exuding a kind of terrifying momentum.
Lance didn't dare to underestimate him, so he punched out tentatively. Chen Rui dodged sideways. Lance's fist shook, and the extended claw scratched his chest. Blood splashed. Chen Rui was fearless. He turned around and kicked Lance's knee, knocking him to the ground.
When Lance turned over and jumped up, Chen Rui didn't choose to defend anymore. Instead, he took the risk to get close. He twisted his body to dodge the claw, appeared at the side of Lance, hugged his waist, and pulled!
Lance only felt that his body's center of gravity instantly became head-down, and he knew that it was bad. Before he could protect his head, he was smashed to the ground by Chen Rui's Back Throw that he learned from Athena. The slate on the ground actually cracked.
Now, Chen Rui's mental level had been completely reborn. All the fears and concerns were left behind. There was no fluke, no fear, no hesitation. Fighting is to fight wholeheartedly!
His strength may not be called as a powerhouse, but this was already the heart of a powerhouse.
Lance only felt a sharp pain in his head and neck. Fortunately, the centaur's physique was strong, so he stood up crookedly. Chen Rui stuck close to him like a shadow and launched a swift counterattack. His hands, feet, and even head became deadly weapons. It was the fierce fighting style that he learned from Paglio.
The audience saw that Lance was about to win, but they didn't expect such a sudden reversal. They were desperately cheering for Lance. The happiest ones were those who originally bet on No. 52 to win. They began to shout the name of No. 64.
Lance was hit several times in a row, but his strength was not trivial after all. He roared and endured a heavy punch. He kicked the injury under Chen Rui's ribs and distanced himself. Finally, he got out of the dangerous situation of being suppressed.
Lance's previous winning streak was firstly due to his outstanding strength in the early stage of Intermediate Demon and a talent that could increase his strength in a short period of time. Secondly, he used cruel means to deter his opponent. Now, No. 64 was unmoved. That kind of intimidating vibe was suppressing him instead. Although Chen Rui's wound was in severe pain, his mind was exceptionally calm. The remaining Star Power was slowly channeled to adjust his body to the most suitable state of attack and defense. His eyes were glowing faintly like a beast staring at its dying prey.
This kind of gaze made the always cruel "Bloody Hand" feel an inexplicable chill in his heart.
"Interesting guy!" Arux on the VIP seat suddenly said.
The Higher Demon's eyes were so sharp that he could see that Lance's mind had been captured by his opponent's vibe. Even if his strength increased, it would be difficult to win.
Arux's confidant, Keithahn, observed his expression and asked in cooperation, "Sir, are you talking about No. 64?"
The Great Demon's eyes fell on Chen Rui and said faintly, "I made a mistake just now. No. 64 can get that sculpture."
Keithahn asked curiously, "But the current situation is evenly matched, and Lance's [Fury] talent hasn't been used yet. Will there be any changes?"
Arux sneered and didn't answer. Keithahn didn't ask much and continued to watch the game.
The more Lance fought, the more shocked he was. This No. 64 should be a greenhorn with little experience, so it was easy for him to expose his flaws. However, as the battle continued, his skills became more and more skillful and perfect, and his flaws were gradually disappearing. Occasionally, he would reveal a trap. This ability to learn and adapt was simply terrifying!
What was even scarier was that the opponent who should have been seriously injured and had greatly reduced combat power had surprisingly strong endurance. His physical strength and offensive and defensive abilities hadn't shown any obvious decline yet. Instead, Lance himself began to feel a little weak under the influence of his injury and psychological state.
"Howl!" Lance knew that he would definitely lose if this continued. He made up his mind and shouted. His muscles suddenly doubled in size and his strength suddenly increased.
"It's [Fury]! Lance used [Fury]! "
"This is the mutated talent of the centaur!"
"Quickly kill that masked man!"
The audience who supported Lance saw the hope of turning the tables again, and they shouted.
Chen Rui immediately felt the pressure, but he didn't lose his mind like before. Lance's enhancement shouldn't last long, otherwise it would have been used earlier. He immediately changed his tactics to focus on guerrilla warfare, controlling the rhythm, and slowly consuming the opponent's strength.
"Keep your center of gravity steady!"
"You can't just use your eyes! You have to judge with your feelings! "
"…"
Chen Rui constantly recited the main points that the poison dragon usually explained in his heart. Under the state of high concentration, some of the shortcomings that were difficult to be corrected in the special training had now been actively adjusted one by one. His grasp and judgment of timing were getting more and more accurate, and his control of Star Power was getting more and more skillful.
Just like a blunt knife, after being sharpened by the whetstone, Lance, the sharpness was gradually revealed.
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