Chapter 169: God Avoids Me, But I'm Stronger Than God!

Chapter 169: God Avoids Me, But I'm Stronger Than God!

David conceded.

It was an inevitable decision.

His spirit attribute wasn't particularly high, and his willpower wasn't strong either. Although he could withstand Red Hair Shanks' Conqueror Color Haki, it still hindered his movements and dulled his mental reactions.

In a battle between experts, such a negative state could be extremely fatal.

So, David conceded without hesitation.

He knew Red Hair's reputation, and if he continued, he feared he wouldn't be able to withstand even a single move and might directly kill him.

Eighth Round of the Battle.

There were only three people left.

David was the first to be eliminated, and the next match was between Zhao Zheng and Ma Dong Wu.

At this moment.

Zhao Zheng suddenly stood up and said, "It's my turn."

Everyone's expressions changed.

Even a fool would know that without knowing Red Hair's strength, the first one to take the stage would be at a disadvantage.

The later participants could observe Red Hair's moves and think of countermeasures.

"Zhao Zheng, be careful!" Old Chu said.

"Winning or losing isn't important. Your existence is what matters most," Ms. Shen said.

Even Song Haitang whispered, "Ms. Shen is right. If you can't, just concede!"

The previous round's Navy Admiral was intimidating enough, and Red Hair was even more formidable than the Navy Admiral, one of the Four Emperors.

Even though Song Haitang had full confidence in Zhao Zheng's strength, she couldn't help but feel cautious at this moment.

"Okay, I understand," Zhao Zheng nodded, his expression serious.

Then, he stepped into the portal and arrived on the small island's arena.

As soon as his figure appeared, all the spectators' spirits were lifted.

In their eyes, this newcomer, Zhao Zheng, had already created countless miracles, and with each step forward, he was setting new records.

At this moment, Zhao Zheng was the top contender for the championship.

Everyone was watching him, wondering if he could achieve the final miracle and win the championship!

At this very moment.

No one in the entire arena spoke a word.

Everyone's expressions were serious, their eyes fixed on the small island's arena.

On the small island.

As Zhao Zheng's figure appeared, Red Hair Shanks, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Roar!"

The ferocious Conqueror Color Haki erupted from his body, sweeping across the entire island like a hurricane.

Instantly, the island was dyed a deep crimson, and thunder and lightning flashed.

This was Zhao Zheng's first time experiencing Conqueror Color Haki head-on, and it was the top-tier Conqueror Color.

In the moment the Conqueror Color Haki swept over him, he felt his mind being struck, causing a sharp pain and a sense of dizziness.

If it weren't for Zhao Zheng's high spirit attribute, close to a thousand points, this blow might have knocked him unconscious.

Even without losing consciousness, Zhao Zheng still felt extremely uncomfortable under Red Hair's Conqueror Color Haki.

He immediately activated his Armed Color Haki!

"Roar!"

Zhao Zheng's fists instantly turned pitch-black, and crimson lightning surged around him, making him look like a god of slaughter.

Although Armed Color Haki wasn't as domineering as Conqueror Color Haki and couldn't directly attack an opponent's spirit, its greatest advantage was protecting the user and enhancing their willpower to resist.

Under the enhancement of top-tier Armed Color Haki, Zhao Zheng finally felt much better.

His gaze fixed on Red Hair in the distance, his expression extremely serious.

Then.

Zhao Zheng raised his foot and began walking towards Red Hair.

With each step he took, the ground beneath his feet trembled and cracked.

This was the effect of his "Demon God's Descent" skill.

With the boost from "Demon God's Descent," Zhao Zheng's aura became increasingly formidable!

At this moment.

Zhao Zheng was like a true demon god emerging from the depths of hell!

Witnessing this scene.

Everyone was utterly shocked...

"This... This is his true strength?"

"It's terrifying!"

"Just with this aura, he's not inferior to those top-tier experts."

"He's actually matching Red Hair's Conqueror Color Haki..."

...

Even on the arena, Red Hair noticed Zhao Zheng's formidable power.

His face revealed a hint of surprise as he slowly drew his sword from his waist.

In this moment, the raging Conqueror Color Haki in the arena condensed into a massive "Griffin" form in the sky above the island.

Seeing this, everyone felt their hearts tremble, and their limbs turned cold, unable to muster any strength.

Many newcomers even felt their bodies go soft, unable to lift a finger.

They were clearly intimidated.

Red Hair's Conqueror Color Haki was too terrifying, penetrating the arena's barrier and affecting the spectator stands.

Across from him, Zhao Zheng immediately understood the situation.

The upcoming attack from Red Hair would likely be earth-shattering!

Perhaps it was the legendary Divine Evasion! Zhao Zheng dared not be negligent, and he clenched his right fist.

A crimson glow appeared on his fist, like a blazing fire.

Fist Gale Strike!

He was gathering his strength...

As Zhao Zheng's preparation time grew longer, the crimson glow on his right fist became more intense and dazzling.

After a few breaths...

It was like a miniature sun, illuminating the entire Coliseum!

In the spectator stand, the crowd was shocked, realizing that an unprecedented clash might occur.

Song Hai Tang, upon witnessing this, felt a sense of familiarity...

On the small island, Red Hair made the first move.

Wielding a sharp blade, he charged towards Zhao Zheng like a ferocious tiger.

His figure seemed to carry the weight of a million tons, tearing through the void.

"Divine Evasion—"

Red Hair's deep voice resonated like an ancient myth from the heavens, echoing throughout the arena.

Everyone in the Coliseum heard it.

It was indeed Divine Evasion!

At this moment, Red Hair unleashed his Haki, resembling a towering wave, unstoppable.

Everyone was terrified.

Even the Seventh Rank powerhouses paled in fear.

If they were on the island's arena, facing such an attack, there was no chance of survival...

What about Zhao Zheng?

Could he withstand it? Many eyes instantly turned to him.

At this moment, Zhao Zheng's expression was grave.

His Super Sensory Perception was frantically warning him... Danger! Extreme danger!

The best choice now was to concede.

But Zhao Zheng's gaze was resolute, and he didn't choose to back down.

He wanted to know if he could withstand Red Hair's Divine Evasion!

"Boom!"

The ground beneath Zhao Zheng's feet collapsed.

His figure flashed like lightning, charging forward.

He chose to confront Red Hair head-on.

In the blink of an eye, the two collided.

Red Hair unleashed his full-power strike!

Zhao Zheng countered with his strongest punch.

"Thud—"

Fist and sword met in this instant.

An indescribable sound reverberated.

Then, a terrifying phenomenon occurred...

Between Zhao Zheng's fist and Red Hair's sword, the void distorted, forming a pitch-black sphere.

From the spectators' perspective, the collision between the two had created a "Black Hole"!!

Terrifying energy continuously erupted from the black hole, forming a powerful shockwave that ravaged the island.

"Crack!"

The earth shook and the sky trembled!

A true cataclysm!

The entire island quickly split from the middle, a massive fissure running through it.

Under the impact of the shockwave, the island's flora was uprooted and scattered into the sky.

The distant seawater boiled, forming towering waves.

Even the protective barrier surrounding the Coliseum was activated, glowing as it struggled to contain the destructive force...

All the Extraordinary Beings watching were stunned.

They were shocked speechless.

Even as Red Hair was still in mid-air, he wanted to continue his counterattack against Zhao Zheng.

However, Zhao Zheng was one step ahead.

With a punch in the air, he unleashed a powerful blow.

This punch was a Sky Shock!

In an instant, Red Hair, who was mid-air, felt the world spinning, and his body flew far away.

Sky Shock could alter air currents, causing the sky to shake and Red Hair to lose his balance, and with a final impact, he was naturally sent flying.

But Red Hair had powerful physical techniques, and he quickly stabilized his body and landed steadily.

At this moment, Zhao Zheng no longer intended to give Shanks a chance to retaliate.

He had just blocked Red Hair's Divine Evasion with a full-powered Armed Color Haki punch, but the hidden slashing power of Divine Evasion still reached his body.

If it weren't for his steel-like body, he would have been seriously injured.

As for why he chose to use "Fist Bone Shock" to counter Red Hair's "Divine Evasion" instead of the Shock Shock Fruit ability?

This was because the Shock Shock Fruit ability was purely destructive.

The impact force of "Fist Bone Shock" was even more formidable, perfectly capable of blocking the slashing power of Red Hair's "Divine Evasion."

...

Zhao Zheng looked at Red Hair in the distance and suddenly revealed a sinister smile.

He clenched his right fist, and a massive white aura appeared as he activated the Shock Shock Fruit ability.

However, this terrifying punch was not aimed at Red Hair in the distance.

Instead, it was directed at the ground beneath his feet!

"Crack!"

With one punch, the ground shook, and the entire arena trembled.

Numerous cracks appeared on the arena floor, spreading like a spider web and rapidly extending across the entire island.

Then, in full view of the audience, the already battered island directly collapsed and sank...

The middle of the arena turned into a vast ocean.

Everyone was stunned.

A punch to destroy an island.

This was truly a punch to destroy an island!

...

Zhao Zheng could fly!

His body stood in mid-air, like a divine being looking down from above.

As for Red Hair, he seemed unable to fly.

With his exceptional physical techniques, he could stay in mid-air, but he couldn't stand freely in the air like Zhao Zheng.

So, what came next was simple.

Zhao Zheng punched out, and each punch caused violent air vibrations, altering the flow of the atmosphere, creating turbulence.

A ferocious hurricane appeared, blowing Red Hair around and making him lose his balance.

In the end, he was blown into the sea by Zhao Zheng's punch.

Although Red Hair was not a Devil Fruit user, falling into the sea was still extremely disadvantageous for him.

Zhao Zheng's Shock Shock Fruit ability had already stirred up the sea, causing the waves to surge and even generating a tsunami.

Under such circumstances, Red Hair didn't last long...

Even though Red Hair counterattacked before his death, splitting the sea with his sword and giving him a chance to breathe, Zhao Zheng was not one to be trifled with.

With a "Fist Bone Shock," he directly knocked Red Hair into the depths of the sea!

And he couldn't resurface...

...

Finally, Zhao Zheng emerged victorious!

This battle was the longest and most challenging fight he had ever faced in the Universal Spirit Realm.

Zhao Zheng had to use all his abilities to defeat Red Hair Shanks.

As the Four Emperors, he was indeed formidable!

When Zhao Zheng returned victoriously from the arena, the spectators, countless Extraordinary Beings, were still unable to calm down.

Indeed, the previous battle was astonishingly impressive.

Zhao Zheng and Red Hair, every move they made, was earth-shattering.

In the eyes of the onlookers, these two individuals were like monsters!

Monsters capable of destroying the world!

After a while, the discussions.

Finally began to buzz...

"It's terrifying!"

"Yes! I was scared witless."

"Is this the true power of Zhao Zheng? A punch that creates a black hole, a punch that destroys an island?"

"The Four Emperors Red Hair is no weakling either! With a sword, he can even split the sea, but he lost because he couldn't fly. If he could, the fight would have continued."

"I wonder if the legendary White Beard is as formidable as Zhao Zheng?"

"The key is, he's only just passed the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Realm! What will he become if given more time?"

"Perhaps, a divine being will appear on Blue Planet, a true Human God!"

"After defeating Red Hair, his champion position should be secure, right?"

"It's hard to say, Ma Dong Wu hasn't shown up yet. Let's see how the South Korean performs."

"Haha, Ma Dong Wu struggled even against Tiger Vine. I don't believe he can defeat a terrifying opponent like Red Hair, unless he's also hiding his strength."

"Waiting for Ma Dong Wu's performance!"

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(End of Chapter)

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