As soon as Kai did that, the whole stage literally exploded with cheers! At this stage, almost all the fights were already between strong opponents. But there were too many people watching Enchanting Flute since she was the goddess of many disciples!
Also, at this very moment, there were no fights among the tops on the neighbouring stages. Because of this, almost all the attention was focused on the 10th Arena.
Kai's victory, and in such a tyrannical manner was something unbelievable! At the beginning of the fight, almost no one would have bet on him winning. Although he seemed strong, he wasn't strong enough to be considered a threat to the Enchanting Flute!
- How did he bypass her illusions! What the hell?! - Shouts could be heard from the stands.
- This guy is a dangerous opponent... - Many of the Personal Disciples were chattering.
It seemed like the entire attention of the Fatum Supreme Arena was focused on him.
'Damn... That's all well and good, but if it wasn't for the Astral Sacrifice Fire, I would have lost... I need to be more careful.' - Thought Kai, walking towards his seat.
At the last moment, Kai realised that his opponent was attacking him with his most powerful technique. And obviously, it would be based on illusions!
Except, such a method always affected the mind and consciousness. And these two aspects were the responsibility of a martial artist's Spiritual Sea.
Except that Kai's Spiritual Sea is completely fused with the Heavenly Flame! Although it was limited to Cai's cultivation level. But it wasn't something that even an Attraction Sphere master could bypass.
As the flute approached him, Kai was instantly transported to his Spiritual Sea realm. At the dictates of thought, the entire spiritual space erupted with black and purple flames!
The next moment, Kai saw a rift appear in the sky through which many giant birds were entering his Spiritual Sea. Just one glance was enough to realise how sharp their talons were. All of them instantly headed downwards to begin tormenting Kai's consciousness.
Kai instantly realised that this was a consequence of the Enchanting Flute technique. This was most likely the principle behind her illusions. Masters below the Star Sphere couldn't enter their Spiritual Sea and protect it. They couldn't even imagine their minds being damaged like this. Thus, illusionary techniques were very insidious and dangerous to them.
Except in Kai's case... It was useless!
The Astral Sacrificial Fire would incinerate them faster than they could even get a little closer to the Spirit Sea!
It was this fact that was fatal to Enchanting Flute. She would never have imagined that someone would be able to resist her technique!
In fact, it was likely that she would be able to continue her fights. Although Kai was quite cruel to her, the Medicine Hall could work wonders. If they could get her back on her feet before the next fight, she should be fine. Her wrist should be able to recover before she could move her fingers.
As Kai quietly made his way to his seat, there were about two dozen Elders sitting in a hidden space. Each of them was considered one of the highest in the hierarchy. Along with them was also the one who was announcing the opening of the Tournament.
- This guy's mental defence is abnormal. Is it innate? - The old man calmly said.
- I can't answer that, Elder Traen. Although I have studied this boy quite well... But still, he is very mysterious. And so is his Master. - Another old man replied with a smile.
It was Elder Ovian. As one of the main people in the Shadow Palace, he was also obligated to be here. Especially since he had a lot of varied information about the Personal Disciples involved.
- Agreed. Mo has put a bit of himself into the boy and it can be felt. - Nodding, Elder Traen replied.
It seemed that he already knew very well whose disciple Kai was. This old man was a Shadow Elder just like Master Mo. That meant that he was one of the strongest in the entire Shadow Sect.
- I must say that when he told me that he would try to enter the Top 100 this year... I didn't even pay any attention to it. - Stroking his beard, Elder Ovian said, ''After the Tournament of Hundred, he will be one of the strongest if not the Top 100. At 15 years old... That's just a staggering result! I can't even remember the last time that happened...' Ovian said in thought.
- Hmm... You're wrong. - Interrupting Ovian's words, Elder Traen said.
- О? Can you enlighten me Mr Traen? - The old man asked with slight incomprehension and interest.
- The boy is hiding many things. Not only is his mental defence strong... Even his body is strange. And the energy he manifests...' the old man frowned slightly, 'In general, I don't have an answer myself. Although there are many unique attributes, they still have at least some regularities. In my hundreds of years of life, I have seen a lot of things... But the attribute that this boy shows really deserves to be called unique. - Thoughtfully, the old man added.
- And how can you characterise him? - Listening to the legendary Shadow Elder's words, Ovian asked.
- I don't know... Nowhere in nature, have I encountered this type of law. It seems like it shouldn't exist at all. But in the end, it's concentrated destruction and fear. - Traen replied vaguely.
- Hmm... Isn't there something like that on Reincarnation Island? - Remembering something, Ovian suddenly asked.
Hearing this sentence, Elder Traen's eyes instantly widened! It seemed that he had also remembered something. And when he drew parallels, then some similarities did indeed show up!
- You might be right Ovian... I can't say that everything is identical. But the atmosphere of those places is exactly the closest to this boy's energy. - As if digging into his memories, the old man said, -Now even I wonder if he'll make it to the Top 100. - Elder Traen added, smiling enigmatically.
Naturally, Kai had no way of knowing that this kind of dialogue was going on right now. He calmly watched the arena fights continue. Fortunately, almost all of the remaining challengers had impressive abilities. Finally, Kai had no time to be bored as something interesting was constantly happening.
'If I reason logically and estimate the number of remaining challengers... I should have one more fight. And finally, I'll quietly reach the top ten.' - Smilingly pondered Kai.
Overall, things were going very well. Although he was unlucky enough to face one of the formidable opponents, luckily her specialisation was useless against Kai. He managed to do what he wanted to do, which was to save his strength and his trump card!
- I hope things continue like this...' Kai muttered to himself, 'Oh? This is about to get interesting! Hehehe. - Kai suddenly became cheerful.
Just a second ago he looked at the standings and saw that a very interesting fight was about to start! White Fang versus the Ethereal Puppeteer!
Kai immediately perked up and looked at Arena number 3. That was where this fight was going to be held!
Kai found it very interesting! The two opponents were not fighting directly, but at the expense of their 'wards'. Their duel should definitely have an interesting outcome!
As soon as the skinny and pale guy entered the arena, he immediately spread his palms apart and a strange monster-like puppet with two pairs of arms appeared in front of him. In turn, a guy with thick and dishevelled white hair immediately came out with three wolves.
- Kill! - Coldly issued White Fang and his beasts instantly rushed out to attack!
- Hmph. - The Dark Puppeteer snorted dryly and waved his hand.
The demon swung one of the weapons, which was like a whip, without a moment's hesitation! The first strike and it was already successful! It deftly tied around the neck of the first of the fleeing wolves!
- Break the second one! - Shouted White Fang!
At the same second, the second wolf quickly changed its target and bit into the taut whip with its teeth, instantly gnawing it! He was trying to free his 'partner'.
- Idiot. - Disdainfully let out a pale guy and smiled evilly.
The demon puppet opened its mouth and lightning shot out a large amount of green liquid! It literally sprayed in the air, falling to the ground in a dense rain!
- Retreat! - Dazedly shouted out White Fang.
He saw this liquid spreading in flight and forming a large impact area! If he didn't make it in time, then two of his wolves would be covered in this stuff!
Hearing this command, the second wolf began to retreat in a flash! But as soon as it did, White Fang felt that the first wolf was somehow standing still!
- The first one retreat! Quickly! - White Fang shouted once more! But immediately he noticed a small trickle of blood flowing from the neck of the wolf, - Scum... I hate fucking puppeteers... - He shouted through his teeth and also began to distance himself as far as possible.
The thing was that at the end of the whip was a small, sharp blade, which, after curling on the victim's body, cut into his flesh. Naturally, it had also been kindly poisoned by the Dark Puppeteer....
- Pshh! - There was a blood chilling, hissing sound!
As soon as the green liquid landed on the dazed wolf, it was as if it began to melt! But what was surprising was that it was more like a tree smouldering. It seemed that this liquid had heated some parts of his body to such a temperature that they were starting to burn!
Seeing the way he had lost one of the wolves in the blink of an eye, White Fang did not give up! He quickly ran towards the enemy and dispersed his pets to attack from both flanks! In turn, he ran into a straightforward attack.
Although White Fang wasn't strong in close combat, but his opponent wasn't renowned for this ability either.
Seeing this, the Shadow Puppeteer abruptly folded his arms across his chest! His demon instantly jumped back, almost tightly covering his master.
- Hold him back! - White Fang shouted loudly! Seeing his wolves rushing at the demon from both sides and clawing at his reed, White Fang smiled. He was now running straight into the puppet's forehead! And in that instant, just as he was about to attack.... He instantly disappeared!
In a second, he appeared behind his opponent's back striking with a hand that now looked more like a clawed paw!
'Shadow Tag! It also seems to be his attribute of a peculiar type!' - Exclaimed Kai in his mind.
At this moment, Kai immediately realised what White Fang had done! He had used one of the Shadow Sect's techniques that Kai himself possessed. Namely, the Dance of Shadow Marks!
As soon as his hand reached the puppeteer's body, blood instantly splashed onto the arena! White Fang's attack pierced through the body of the strange, skinny guy!
'It's too early to rejoice...' - Thought Kai, seeing that skinny guy's energy come into a strange movement.
- Ugh... Fool!' the pale guy spat out blood and firmly grabbed the White Fang's arm, which went through his shoulder. Thankfully he managed to deflect the blow at the last moment, keeping all his organs safe.
As soon as he said that, it was as if his skin had split apart at the seams in some places, creating gaps!
- Paaf! Shh! - There was a strange pop, sounding like an explosion! Except it didn't bring fire! It brought a large cloud of purple smoke that spread out over the next ten metres!