Chapter 91: Victory

The Luofan Country audience was on edge. They hoped Matuer could defeat Su Ze and avenge their country, but they also feared he would suffer a humiliating defeat like Alvin.

So, no one dared to cheer for Matuer, afraid it would only make his potential loss even more humiliating.

But in their hearts, they clung to a sliver of hope. ’Matuer was forged in the army and has a wealth of combat experience. Maybe he can actually win!’

"Begin!"

The moment the bald referee spoke, Matuer went on high alert, his eyes fixed on Su Ze’s legs.

He remembered Su Ze stomping his foot when he unleashed Furious Waves.

But Su Ze didn’t use any skills. He simply walked straight toward Matuer, closing the distance step by step. He didn’t even use his Rhino Charge skill.

This put immense psychological pressure on Matuer. He kept backing away, maintaining his distance from Su Ze until his back was to the edge of the stage. With nowhere left to retreat, Matuer finally snapped and launched an attack.

His footwork was erratic, making it impossible to predict his next move. He was also incredibly fast, closing the distance to Su Ze in just a few darting movements.

A vicious glint flashed in Matuer’s eyes as he pounced on Su Ze like a ravenous wolf.

Yet just as he was less than half a meter away, he vanished, only to reappear eerily behind Su Ze.

A feint!

On one of his hands, the bones of his five fingers pierced through the flesh, forming a set of sharp claws that he swiped at Su Ze’s neck.

Matuer knew full well how powerful Su Ze was. He understood that to win, he had to land a killing blow with his very first strike.

He was an expert at killing. In the army, he had only learned techniques designed to kill, and he knew the precise angle needed to sever a head with minimal resistance.

But just then, Su Ze moved. He twisted his torso and threw a punch behind him.

Matuer was stunned. He hadn’t expected Su Ze to react at all. Su Ze’s reflexes and speed were far beyond his calculations.

But a moment later, he relaxed, seeing that Su Ze hadn’t used any skills. It was just a simple punch.

Unafraid, he redirected the bone claws aimed at Su Ze’s neck, slashing them toward Su Ze’s arm instead.

"First, I’ll cripple one of your arms!"

But the sensation of his claws striking something impossibly hard felt unreal. The scene he’d imagined—slicing off Su Ze’s arm—didn’t happen. Instead, a painful jolt shot through his own hand.

Then, he saw Su Ze’s fist growing larger and larger in his vision.

"All show."

Those were the last words Matuer ever heard.

BAM!

Su Ze’s fist blew Matuer’s head apart like a ripe watermelon, sending gore flying everywhere.

The entire stadium fell silent.

Everyone was stunned into silence.

It was still just one strike. The only difference was that against Alvin, Su Ze had at least used a skill. To kill Matuer, he hadn’t used any skills at all—just a single punch.

In truth, Su Ze had used his Ant Power Skill, but most people hadn’t noticed.

Su Ze recalled his past fights against others of the same stage. ’It seems I always win with a single strike. I’ve never needed a second.’

He hadn’t deliberately held back his skills just to show off. He simply wanted to see if his current physique, enhanced by "Knowledge is Power" and stacked with Ant Power, could defeat a Pupa Stage evolver using pure physical strength alone.

As it turned out, it was more than feasible. He could not only win, but kill.

Su Ze glanced at the scratches Matuer’s claws had left on his arm. They were already starting to heal under the effects of his Regeneration Skill.

He looked at the referee. "Can we move on to the next match?"

"Huh?" The referee, as if waking from a dream, snapped back to his senses and hastily announced, "Second round, victory to Su Ze of the Dongli Kingdom!"

The referee’s voice also jolted the petrified audience, but they remained speechless.

’What kind of monster is he?’

They stared at the handsome, cheerful-looking young man on the stage. It was as if a colossal beast was hiding within that lean, well-built frame.

’What kind of freak could blow up a fellow Pupa Stage evolver’s head with a single punch, without even using a skill?’

And the person he’d killed wasn’t just some ordinary Pupa Stage fighter. It was Matuer—a genius from the Luofan Country military, one of the best of his generation, and the nephew of General Ye Muni himself!

Matuer’s circling, his feints and his attempt at a sneak attack—in retrospect, it all looked like a monkey trying to outsmart a tiger.

With that, Luofan Country’s morale hit rock bottom.

Two fights, two losses. Both were instant kills, their fighters rendered utterly helpless.

In the VIP seating, Ye Muni’s face was dark as a thundercloud. He stared at Su Ze, his eyes churning with killing intent.

He knew Su Ze was retaliating, deliberately killing Matuer right in front of him.

Budi and the other Luofan Country leaders wore grim expressions, their gazes all fixed on Su Ze.

They knew Luofan was doomed to lose today’s adjudication battle. But right now, their biggest concern wasn’t the loss itself. It was Su Ze.

The power and potential Su Ze had displayed were deeply unsettling.

None of them had been that talented at his age. Whether during their Pupa Stage or any other evolutionary phase, none of them had possessed such absolute dominance.

Zhou Wenshan and Li Fayi exchanged a look, their eyes filled with a mixture of joy and caution. Su Ze’s potential was beyond their imagination, which also meant it could attract even greater danger.

Back on the stage, the referee once again asked Su Ze if he needed to rest.

Su Ze shook his head. "Let’s continue."

But below the stage, Luofan Country’s final contestant—Amy, the top-ranked Pupa Stage student from Luofan Academy—went pale. She shook her head frantically. "I forfeit!"

’Are you kidding me? There’s no way I can fight a monster like that!’

’I don’t want my pretty face blown to bits.’

The referee asked again, but Amy adamantly repeated her forfeiture, refusing to even step onto the stage.

The referee had no choice but to declare, "The victor of this adjudication battle is the Dongli Kingdom!"

A few scattered cheers broke the silence, coming from Mr. Ya and several reporters from Dongli TV Station in the stands.

In the prep area, Zhang Kun and Wang Hai were completely bewildered.

’It’s over already?’

’What did we even come here for?’

Below the stage, Zhang Tai smiled and applauded.

Zhou Wenshan and Li Fayi immediately flew to Su Ze’s side.

"Nicely done!" Li Fayi laughed heartily.

Zhou Wenshan also smiled and nodded in praise.

In truth, however, they had rushed to his side to ensure his safety.

"Once we retrieve Dr. Liou and Minister Sun Xiayun, we’re leaving the country immediately," said Zhou Wenshan.

Just then, Mr. Ya teleported to Su Ze’s side, afraid he would be forgotten.

Seeing Mr. Ya, Su Ze smiled. "I have a pleasant task for you. Go buy a cup of milk tea."

Mr. Ya paused. "You want milk tea, boss? I thought you didn’t like the stuff."

"Just go. Don’t ask questions."

Mr. Ya said no more, disappearing on the spot with his Escape Technique.

Zhang Tai said, "Let’s wait here for Dr. Liou and the others."

The adjudication battle had been decreed by an envoy from the Sovereign Country. Since Luofan Country had lost, they wouldn’t dare go back on their word. They had no choice but to obediently hand over Dr. Liou and Mrs. Yun.