Chapter 273: Intrusion
Chapter 273: Intrusion
The moment the sound rang out, the two figures in the aquarium moved simultaneously, causing a surge of water to erupt.
The spectators' boundary tokens instantly filtered out the churning waves, presenting the fight as clearly and completely as possible. Despite this, most eyes were unable to capture the fighters' movements until the field frequency boost was activated, allowing them to observe more clearly.
The Wilderness Faction fighter was evidently faster and more proactive. Upon entering the water, instead of maintaining a standing posture, he darted out like a fish.
The Implant Fighter remained in his original position, not because he didn't know how to move more effectively in the water, but because standing on the ground allowed him better control over his center of gravity and made it easier to exert force.
As the Wilderness Fighter approached, he straightened his body, transforming into a straight, sharp arrow, leaving a slender trail of water in his wake. With a punch, he struck forward!
The Implant Fighter showed no sign of evasion, instead, he slightly widened his stance, lowering his center of gravity. After a brief pause to gather momentum, he punched forward with equal force!
Their fists collided in an instant, but a shocking scene unfolded as a circle of impact waves appeared at the point of contact.
Both fighters' arms exploded simultaneously, the Wilderness Fighter's entire arm shattering into pieces, with shattered bones and flesh scattering outward. The Implant Fighter's forearm flew off, and his organ fluid and blood instantly dispersed throughout the aquarium.
The onlookers were stunned, never expecting such an explosive start to the fight. Their expectations of tentative circling, stalemates, entanglements, and skirmishes were shattered, leaving only the purest collision of power!
Chen Chuan watched intently, realizing that this outcome was a result of both fighters independently choosing the same strategy—concentrating all their force into the initial attack, focusing it on their arms, and sacrificing defense for this one decisive strike.
Perhaps both fighters were aware of each other's intentions, but neither changed their minds, instead, committing to the attack that best suited their own style and beliefs.
Despite the gruesome scene, neither fighter showed any change in expression, as if the broken limbs were of little consequence. At this moment, their eyes were locked solely on their opponents.
Although the Implant Fighter appeared to have sustained less severe injuries, the force that hit the Wilderness Fighter was partially absorbed by the latter's shattered arm. However, a portion of the force from the Wilderness Fighter's attack penetrated the Implant Fighter's body.
This caused his center of gravity to shift, and although the water waves provided some resistance, preventing him from falling easily, his body tilted slightly at an angle.
Taking advantage of the remaining momentum, the Wilderness Fighter swiftly closed the distance, spinning in place with his spine as the axis, his other arm lashing out like a whip, its tip tracing a path across the Implant Fighter's chest.
The Implant Fighter's chest and abdomen were instantly sliced open by what seemed like a sharp scalpel, revealing half-severed muscles, bones, nerves, and internal organs.
However, this attack did not have the intended effect. Despite the severe injury, the Implant Fighter's movements remained agile.
Retreating backward, his altered organ, under the influence of the altered organism, caused the massive wound to tightly close. He then crouched and, with a swift spin, kicked sideways, aiming for the opponent's neck!
The powerful kick created a wave of water, and the Wilderness Fighter, using the momentum of his arm's swing, spun halfway, bringing up the shoulder of his now-disarmed arm. A cloud of blood mist exploded between them, marking another all-out collision.
The Wilderness Fighter's shoulder shattered and collapsed, while the Implant Fighter's metatarsal bones shattered, causing his toes to twist and break, leaving only three intact.
Furthermore, due to the force of his kick, the tightly closed wound tore open, spewing out organ fluid and blood. The gaping wound revealed the severed internal organs and their cross-section.
Both fighters retreated a short distance, and the Implant Fighter, using his uninjured foot, propelled himself forward toward his opponent. The Wilderness Fighter attempted to adjust his stance to counter, but at that moment, the ground suddenly split open, revealing a gaping hole beneath.
The Implant Fighter seemed to have anticipated this, maintaining his momentum without hesitation. He had the advantage of prior knowledge of the arena's changes, and this strike was premeditated.
This might seem unfair, but true fairness is rarely found in combat. By agreeing to fight here, the opponent should have considered the disadvantages of fighting on their opponent's home turf.
The Wilderness Fighter appeared to be affected by the vortex, but at that moment, his body gracefully spun and drifted with the current like a swimming fish, not only evading the incoming punch but also using the water's momentum to shift to the opponent's side.
As changing direction in water is challenging, and the Implant Fighter had committed all his strength to this strike, he could only manage a slight sidestep, barely avoiding his head.
If not for an unexpected turn of events, the Wilderness Fighter's arm would have penetrated the Implant Fighter's chest. However, at that critical moment, a massive object suddenly emerged from the gaping hole, its numerous stiff hairs waving around, and its sharp lower jaw snapping out, aiming directly at the nearby Wilderness Fighter.
This unexpected development caused the Wilderness Fighter's attack to slightly falter, but the Implant Fighter seized the opportunity to spin away, narrowly avoiding the strike. In an instant, they brushed past each other, leaving a slender trail of water in their wake.
The Implant Fighter, at this moment, should have seized the opportunity to counterattack when his opponent missed a perfect kill, and he was about to do just that. However, he suddenly paused and turned to look outside.
The Wilderness Fighter also glanced in the same direction.
In the corridor outside the aquarium, a tall figure was striding steadily towards them. This person, around 1.9 meters tall, in his thirties, had slanted eyebrows, a straight nose, and a square jaw, exuding a robust and valiant aura. He wore a blue waistcoat with a hammer hanging at his waist.
The administrator from the Gong Clan, seated nearby, was startled and pointed, exclaiming, "Young Master, it's Wei Wusheng!"
"What?"
Gong Zhanyi stood up abruptly, his gaze fixed on the man.
The audience found the man's actions peculiar. Why was he walking towards the aquarium? The security guards on both sides immediately stepped forward to block him, as they strictly prohibited outsiders from approaching the competition area.
But the man's figure flickered, and in an instant, he slipped through the guards. With a swirl of his waistcoat, he reached the aquarium's glass enclosure and turned his gaze towards the two fighters inside.
The two fighters also looked back at him.
He glanced at the aquarium and said, "How can a fight between fighters be constrained by such a thing?"
Reaching for the hammer at his waist, he held it aloft for all to see. With a swift spin of his body, he smashed it forcefully against the glass.
The security guards rushed forward to stop him, but it was too late. As the hammer struck the glass, a loud crack resounded, and in an instant, cracks radiated from beneath the hammer's impact, accompanied by the sound of shattering glass.
The fighters in the arena, sensing something amiss, immediately stood up and began retreating towards the exit. However, the faster of the two fighters discovered that the outer door was locked, leaving them momentarily stunned.
At that moment, a loud rumble echoed from behind, and a wave of water surged out, engulfing the entire area like a tidal wave. The nearest security guards were instantly swept away by the force.
On the main deck cabin, Sun Xuelang and the cruise ship's management team witnessed this scene. One of the managers asked, "Mr. Sun, should we open the door and let the guests out?"
Sun Xuelang fixed his gaze and replied sternly, "Do not open it. Initiate a regional life field frequency boost immediately. Inform the audience that due to an intruder, this match is temporarily suspended."
"Yes."
"Also, check the identity of that person."
After he issued the command, all the viewers' boundary tokens went dark, rendering them unable to see anything.
A while later, another announcement followed, stating that security was dealing with the uninvited intruder, and the match was temporarily suspended until further notice. As compensation for the inconvenience, the cruise fees for the three-day tour would be waived.
Most of the attendees were not concerned about the fee, as they were wealthy individuals. However, the cruise ship belonged to the Canglong Corporation, one of the giant enterprises in Dashi country, and no one dared to offend them lightly. Having been given face, they didn't dare complain openly, only grumbling privately.
"Mr. Sun, we've identified the intruder as Wei Wusheng from the Skyforgive Gang."
Sun Xuelang's eyes narrowed. "Skyforgive Gang..." He didn't inquire further about how the man boarded the ship. Each invited fighter was allowed to bring one to three companions, so someone must have invited him. Pursuing this matter would be pointless.
"Mr. Sun, we've confirmed that due to the water barrier's rupture, the 'Multi-Eyed Being's' biome field is spreading outward..." Another manager anxiously reported.
Sun Xuelang's voice turned grave. "Timely field sealing is the correct decision."
The manager hesitated, "But the fighters inside might be affected..."
Many of the fighters aboard the ship were influential figures, each with their own powerful backgrounds. Any harm to them would undoubtedly lead to serious consequences.
"Also, we've found that Gong Zhanyi from the Gong Clan is inside..."
Sun Xuelang's expression changed. "Gong Zhanyi? Why is he there?"
The Gong Clan royal family had been supporting the Ferris Wheel Company to counter the constant infiltration of the Canglong Corporation into various island countries. Although they maintained a superficially cordial relationship, they generally kept their distance.
Sun Xuelang's sharp instincts told him that this incident was not ordinary and might be connected to today's events. He instructed, "Investigate this matter thoroughly, and calm the 'Multi-Eyed Being' as much as possible."
In the combat arena, the Wilderness Fighter and the Implant Fighter rose from the water, still facing each other. The Wilderness Fighter spoke, "Gao Qiu."
The Implant Fighter, taken aback, realized the other was addressing him by his name. He replied solemnly, "Lu Shiqi."
"Sixty-seven? Interesting."
The two fighters turned to look at Wei Wusheng, who stood steadily, white smoke rising from his body as his drenched clothes gradually dried.
Wei Wusheng casually said, "I think your fight isn't over. It should continue."
Gao Qiu shook his head. "The match has been disrupted, and the duel cannot proceed."
Lu Shiqi remained vigilant, keeping his eyes fixed on Wei Wusheng.
Wei Wusheng nonchalantly said, "That doesn't matter. Either you two fight, or you fight me. Don't think about leaving; the outer door is locked, and no one will come in." He looked at both fighters. "Today, only one person will walk out of here standing."
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(End of Chapter)
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