Chapter 456: A Battle of One Move

Chapter 456: A Battle of One Move

The duel between Kong Sheng and Chen Jingguan was inevitable. Both intended to deliver a sharp warning to the other.

The onlookers had no intention of intervening, either.

Although Kong Sheng’s tone was full of disdain, his eyes were focused and serious, showing no sign of underestimating his opponent. This battle wasn’t just personal—it was about defending the prestige of the Jiangnan District. Victory was non-negotiable.

Both men, however, knew the unwritten rule: they couldn’t go so far as to take each other’s life. Doing so would only strain relations between their factions and undermine future cooperation.

Kong Sheng raised his hands in a professional combat stance. At the same time, his body began to glow with a silvery-gray sheen, and his skin appeared to transform into steel.

Kong Sheng, an Enhancement-Type superhuman, wielded the ability

Steel Tempering,

allowing him to harden his body like steel. Both his defensive and offensive capabilities were exceptional.

When Chen Jingguan saw Kong Sheng’s ability confirmed his suspicion, a smirk spread across his face.

From a distance, Uncle You observed and muttered, “That kid from Jiangnan District is in trouble. Chen’s ability is strange—it completely counters close combat.”

He spoke from experience, having once suffered a defeat at Chen Jingguan’s hands. Without outside help, he might’ve been strangled to death by Chen.

Liang Yue glanced at Kong Sheng’s stance and remarked, “The other guy’s no amateur, either. You can tell by his breathing and movements.”

The outcome was uncertain. Battles between superhumans depended not only on their raw strength but also on their adaptability during the fight.

Chen Jingguan gestured for Kong Sheng to attack first, a taunt laced with confidence.

Kong Sheng scoffed. Though he knew the risk of exposing vulnerabilities by attacking first, he wasn’t the least bit intimidated.

In the next instant, he charged at Chen Jingguan like a whirlwind.

Whoosh!

In a blur, Kong Sheng vanished from his original position and reappeared behind Chen Jingguan. His speed was so astounding that many onlookers didn’t even see how he moved.

With a thunderous kick, he aimed directly at Chen Jingguan’s back.

Despite the speed and force, Kong Sheng showed restraint, avoiding Chen’s head—if the blow had landed there, it could’ve been fatal.

But when Kong Sheng’s leg struck Chen’s back, he felt no resistance. Instead, Chen’s body bent unnaturally, as if boneless.

“What?”

Kong Sheng frowned, surprised.

In the next moment, Chen Jingguan’s body twisted like a snake, wrapping around Kong Sheng’s leg.

Before Kong Sheng could pull away, Chen’s rubbery form coiled up his thigh and around his body, binding him tightly.

In mere seconds, Kong Sheng was wrapped like a fly in a spider’s web.

Chen Jingguan’s distorted body looped around him five or six times. It was almost impossible to believe that a human could twist like that.

Kong Sheng struggled to break free, pouring his strength into escaping, but every move was quickly neutralized by Chen.

The more Kong Sheng resisted, the tighter Chen Jingguan’s grip became.

Crack! Crack!

The sound of steel-like bones creaking under immense pressure made everyone wince.

“Stop struggling. If you keep this up, I might accidentally crush your bones,” Chen Jingguan teased with a grin, his head twisting unnaturally to look Kong Sheng in the eye. ℝâŊồ฿ÈṨ

“No matter how strong you are, once I’ve got you wrapped up, there’s no escape. Admit defeat!”

Kong Sheng responded with a cold smile.

His right hand suddenly straightened, transforming into a blade-like edge, and he slashed at Chen Jingguan’s torso.

Yet even his steel-strengthened hand was ineffective. The attack merely tore Chen’s clothes, exposing his slick, rubber-like skin underneath.

“I told you! Enhancement-Types can only surrender to me!” Chen Jingguan laughed triumphantly.

“No matter how arrogant you are, don’t underestimate us!” Kong Sheng sneered.

Completely bound and immobilized, Kong Sheng seemed helpless, and many of the onlookers believed the fight was over.

Even Uncle You swallowed nervously, shaking his head. “It’s decided.”

But just then, Kong Sheng turned his head toward Chen Jingguan, opened his mouth, and spat out a blade-like object straight at Chen’s left eye.

Thunk!

Blood splattered everywhere.

“Aaaaagh!”

Chen Jingguan screamed in pain. The sharp stab to his eye broke his concentration, and his grip on Kong Sheng loosened.

Seizing the moment, Kong Sheng exerted all his strength and flung Chen Jingguan away.

Chen staggered to his feet, clutching his bleeding eye, glaring at Kong Sheng with venomous hatred.

Kong Sheng laughed heartily. “I thought your eyes could turn to rubber too! Guess not.”

As he spoke, he licked the blood on his lips and swallowed it.

The blade that struck Chen’s eye had been Kong Sheng’s own tongue, hardened and sharpened like a knife.

Uncle You gasped. “He can even enhance his tongue into a weapon! That’s how he pierced Chen’s eye!”

The shocking turn of events left everyone stunned.

They had believed Chen Jingguan had the fight in the bag, only for Kong Sheng to snatch victory in the most unexpected way.

Chen, still clutching his wounded eye, gritted his teeth. “How did you know my weak point?”

Kong Sheng smirked. “Your body can turn to rubber, but if your eyes followed suit, you’d be blind, wouldn’t you?”

Eyes rely on capturing and processing light. If they were to deform like rubber, light would distort, rendering the person effectively blind.

Kong Sheng had taken a gamble—and it paid off.

“Go patch yourself up before you bleed out,” Kong Sheng said with a laugh. “In this cold, injuries are no joke.”

Though unwilling to admit defeat, Chen Jingguan knew the truth: he had lost.

Next time, he thought bitterly, he would take more care not to expose his weakness.

For now, he limped back to his vehicle to treat his injuries.

The battle had ended quickly, with the Investigation Team securing a clean and decisive victory.

Author's Note