The entire arena instantly screamed with excitement! Although the fight between these two was literally lightning fast, but at the same moment it was very intense! The events were changing very quickly.
Everyone was watching with interest to see what was currently happening on the stage... They were curious as to what was going on under that cloud of purple smoke.
Slowly dissipating, it began to open up people's view....
Surprisingly, nothing had changed in the last ten seconds. Shadow Puppeteer and White Fang were still standing there. The former's shoulder was still pierced by his opponent's arm. And the blood from it was slowly dripping onto the arena.
'Even its colour is strange... That skinny guy's techniques are truly unique. It seems like White Fang is finished.' - Observing the surroundings thought Kai.
The Blood of the Thick Puppeteer had some unnatural, greenish colour. It seemed to be toxic in itself. Kai wondered what methods this guy used to achieve this effect....
If it was as Kai surmised, then even without the cloud of purple smoke, White Fang was poisoned the moment his hand entered his opponent's chest.
While Kai was thinking about it, the puppeteer finally started moving in the arena.
- Kgaah!!! - He shouted out and made a sudden forward movement, wrenching his shoulder from White Fang's arm!
At that moment, more strange blood spilled onto the ground... It had to be said that the sight was quite brutal, considering that the Dark Puppeteer didn't even grimace. And his next words, only confirmed Kai's earlier assumption.
- You've lost, dog. My blood and mist are very powerful even separately. But you know what's even more amazing? - The puppeteer asked with a smirk, looking into his opponent's eyes. - When they work in tandem, their effects are literally multiplied. I see your pets are not having fun either...' he added, turning back around.
At that moment, the two wolves still had their teeth on the thighs of the large doll. Only if you looked closely, it was clear that they were paralysed... White Fang himself was in an even worse situation....
Right now, he was staring angrily at the Dark Puppeteer, and blood was starting to seep out of all of his holes. He stood in the same posture as when he had attacked. His entire body seemed to be petrified, and looking at his muscles, one could see that they were twitching and incredibly tense. Most likely, the toxin was causing terrifyingly violent spasms!
- Tsk-tsk-tsk-tsk... The poor thing can't even give up... - the puppeteer shook his head sadly, - Alright, I'll be lenient and help you. - Smiling, the skinny guy with the hanging arm said.
Having said that, the Corporeal Puppeteer calmly walked up to White Fang and struck. But it was done in a very arrogant and humiliating manner... He simply struck with the back of his palm. As if delivering a contemptuous slap. It seemed as if he didn't even want to touch his opponent!
It was obvious that White Fang's eyes were filled with unbelievable rage! But there was nothing he could do about it....
His bloated body simply flew off and fell to the ground. It was more like someone toppling a stone statue.
- How theatrical... Hehehe. - With a laugh, Kai said.
This fight was something he really enjoyed. Although in his opinion, the Shadow Puppeteer was a bit dramatic at the end. But overall, Kai was amused by his fighting style. Still, it was much more interesting than the fights at the beginning of the Tournament of Hundred.
''It seems like even his body is some sort of puppet... He has also modernised himself. This could explain the reaction to the wound, as well as the ability where his skin seems to have come apart at the seams...' - Looking at the puppeteer leaving the arena, Kai analysed.
The entire arena at this moment was shrieking with delight! This fight really made everyone stir.
'A strong opponent. And very unpleasant to fight... I wouldn't want to get caught with him.' - Summarising the results in his mind, Kai thought.
Although he wasn't afraid of a battle with the Corrupted Puppeteer, he was well aware that his opponent's methods themselves were very insidious. At this stage, Kai can't use all of his hidden trump cards! And in a battle with this Puppeteer, it might prove difficult.....
But at this moment, Kai's pondering was once again interrupted by his neighbour.
- Immortal Drunkard, you're fighting again... - Respectfully said the guy.
- О? - Coming out of his musings, Kai turned round to the sign.
It turned out that he wouldn't have to think long about who his next battle would be with....
- Shit. I guess I'm not having much luck today... Tsk... - Cackling his tongue, Kai said a little irritated.
The information on the scoreboard read: 'Arena 4. 245 vs 109.'
'Is someone picking my opponents on purpose?! Why can't I calmly make it to the top ten contenders by beating out the weaklings...' - Kai pondered lazily, calmly heading towards the arena under his number.
'Oh well, there are at least two good things about this... One, I don't mind fighting such an interesting opponent. The second is that this should be my last fight. All in all, I need to win and not reveal the Torture King Mode...' - Kai continued to reason as he walked up to the arena.
- What's with the clouds puppy? Hahaha. - Laughing loudly, the bulky man asked.
'Yep... He is already at the peak of the Cloud Sphere... I wonder what would happen if I absorbed him?' - Kai thought with a slight smirk.
In fact, he was now arriving in a slight defocus. This was due to the fact that the Tournament of Hundred had been going on for over twenty-four hours now. In general, most of the time nothing interesting was happening. That being said, it was not allowed to leave the arena even if you were already out of the Tournament. This was considered a great disrespect to the authority of the Shadow Sect.
Many people simply went into meditation and quietly spent that time to their advantage. It was logical, but Kai himself did not act in such a manner. Still, even observing the weaker ones was very useful to him. He could see a variety of techniques, fighting methods, attributes, and more.
Those who had spent years in the Shadow Sect had already seen it all hundreds of times. Their observation turned into a very boring spectacle... But for Kai, it was the opposite. He had gained a great deal of useful knowledge in this short time.
Because of all this, Kai was a bit distracted right now.....
- Are you ignoring me? Look, or you'll lose in a second at this rate! - Thunder Ram shouted out loudly.
As soon as Kai heard that, he finally came to his senses.
- Ahh... I'm sorry, I was thinking a bit. Hehehe. - Shifting his gaze to the big guy, Kai said.
- It's okay, they say it's good for you. I haven't checked it out. Hahaha. - Thunderclap joked self-ironically, 'Are we going to fight or not? - Looking at Kai, he asked.
- Of course we are! I've already kept you waiting! Hehehe. - Kai said and instantly drew his two daggers.
But at the same time, he didn't rush in to attack. He waited for his opponent to draw his weapons as well. Still, earlier, Thunder Ram had shown respect and waited for him himself.
It seemed like the big guy was a pretty good guy. Kai didn't know how to explain it exactly, but when he met people like that, he immediately realised that he could make friends with them. That was the case with Diso, as well as with Shuo. True, at this moment, he and Thunder Taran were opponents.
Thunder Ram swung his hands and two large objects appeared in the air!
- Doom! - A loud and resounding impact sound was heard!
This was the aftermath of the shield falling! From this alone, one could judge how heavy it was! The second item on the other hand, Thunder Taran deftly caught and quickly put it on his left hand. It was a clawed, iron gauntlet!
- I've seen you fight. I apologise, but I won't show leniency. - Taking the shield, the bulky man gave out and immediately after, a burst of energy rang out!
- Dum! Bzzzz! - The big guy's body was instantly flooded with energy with the attribute of lightning!
It looked as if small lightning bolts were travelling all over his body! But it didn't end there.... Slowly, they all began to flock to two separate points, namely his hands!
Since his strange weapon was now there, the lightning bolts instantly travelled over to them! The weapons immediately glowed and even began to glow slightly.
- That's a good weapon you have Thunder Ram! - Praising his opponent, Kai gave out.
- Thank you! The Blacksmith Alliance made them especially for me! Not only do they conduct lightning energy well, but they also amplify it! So be careful! Hahaha! - Thunder Ram shouted loudly.
As he spoke, he looked lovingly at his shield and gauntlet. It seemed like he truly adored his weapons. Kai's praise, only pleased him.
But immediately after his words, he raised his head at Kai and rushed forward!
- Bam! - It sounded like thunder!
In the blink of an eye, the bully moved through space, appearing beside Kai! But he didn't stop, he kept moving!
From such a thing, Kai was a bit taken aback! Although he had seen this move from the stands, he only realised how terrifying it was when he experienced it!
- Dum! - There was a thud and Kai flew back a few metres!
Thankfully, at the last moment, Kai used his energy and momentum to the max! Doing a somersault in the air, he instantly landed on his feet.
'That was fast! My arms are even numb! I need to adapt to the speed! Or not... It won't work that way...' - Quickly, Kai analysed the situation.
It was amazing that such dimensions and such a heavy weapon could work in tandem with such, quite literally, lightning fast speed! As long as Kai didn't adapt to his opponent's movements, one must constantly move!
Thinking about it, Kai didn't wait for the next strike! He immediately created a Shadow Tag, and moved to another part of the arena. And then once more, and once more! Kai did this at different intervals and moved around the arena in a random manner.
- Hahaha! Are you trying to confuse me? - Laughing, Thunder Ram paused, 'I have to admit, you're doing a good job. But how much energy will you have? Hahaha. - Continuing to laugh, he asked.
'Although I have plenty of energy, but he's right...' - Without answering anything, Kai thought.
At that moment, he instantly appeared behind Thunder Ram's back and delivered a strong punch straight to his lower back!
- Huh. - Letting out a short chuckle, the bulky man's energy spread lightning fast throughout his body, then flipped straight to Kai!
Because of this, his punch and speed itself was slightly slowed down. Alas, this was enough for Thunder Ram's counterattack! Turning around, his shield slammed into Kai again, throwing him several metres to the edge of the arena.
Picking himself up, Kai looked at his hands again.
'Damn, the force of the blow, and also these lightning bolts... When I take damage, I don't feel them for a few more seconds...' - Kai thought, rolling his fists, thus kneading his wrists.
At this moment, he realised even more clearly that the fight would be much more interesting than he had previously thought.