Chapter 28: Lou Lan’s suspicion (2/2)

The force, when compiled from top and bottom, momentarily threw Ai Hui’s opponent off balance and prompted him to fall towards Ai Hui.

Ai Hui subsequently displayed his astonishing combat techniques. Like a nimble python, he did not retreat, and instead went forward and smoothly wrapped himself around his target. Ai Hui’s feet shoved against his opponent’s chin. His opponent, who had his hands crushed behind his back, was quickly immobilized before passing out after twenty seconds.

The referee, who had long since been watching from the sidelines, rolled out a snake-like whip and wrapped it around the unconscious contestant, before expertly pulling him off the stage. An experienced doctor swiftly attended to him, and it was only after a short while that he indicated that the contestant was all right.

Although the contestant was not injured, the incident had made the two referees tense up. Their expressions quickly turned serious.

“That earth elementalist was too relentless.”

“Yes, his sand puppet did not move at all. An earth elementalist who can fight is quite rare.”

“It's unsurprising, actually. Earth elementalists are a group of abnormal fellows. The abnormality is normal for them.”

“That’s true.”

……

Even though they both were idly chatting, their gazes remained completely fixed on the stage.

The members of the audience were absolutely silent; they were shocked by Ai Hui’s sharp and fierce attack.

Ai Hui's previous move was neither dazzling nor exceedingly elaborate; in fact, he did not even engage his elemental energy. However, it had made the audience feel the scent of fresh blood waft towards them; it carried with it a sense of sharp danger. During the past several days, in the various training halls, they had witnessed all types of contestants with their unique fighting styles; some were meticulous, some were eccentric and hilarious, while others were disorganized and acted without thinking.

However, no match came close to the scene that had just unfolded in front of them—it had stunned them greatly.

A few seconds later, everyone came to their senses, and a commotion broke out off stage.

“How fierce!”

“Too handsome!”

“What’s that move called? Anyone knows?”

“Are you kidding me? So ferocious, and he’s an earth elementalist! How is anyone else going to win?”

“It’s okay, it’s okay. Hey, look at his sand puppet. Doesn't it look silly?”

……

The usual moves in previous competitions were all flowery and fancy, yet highly impractical and weak. However, upon witnessing Ai Hui's violent and sharp move, everyone's interest was immediately piqued, because it was much more unique.

Lou Lan stared blankly at Ai Hui as he stood on the stage, dumbfounded.

Unlike Lou Lan, the observers downstage were far away from the action, and so their reactions were less surreal. However, the moment Ai Hui had launched his attack, Lou Lan had felt his heart skip a beat.

After taking down the contestant, Ai Hui immediately started to quietly grope around as he stealthily advanced towards the next one.

The remaining opponent's earlier movements had inadvertently revealed his position.

As Ai Hui continued to feel around for the next target, Lou Lan couldn’t help but widen his eyes; he was afraid of not catching all the details. As an utterly inexperienced combatant, he had already forgotten his purpose of being onstage. He was completely immersed in Ai Hui's battle and was incredibly tense.

The audience observed Ai Hui as he locked onto a new prey; everyone held their breaths with their eyes wide open.

A blanket of silence had descended upon the training hall yet again.

Ai Hui was unaware of what was happening outside; the training hall had used a special method to soundproof the stage. Like a cautious wild beast with a silent bloodlust, he carefully and patiently approached his target.

However, at that very moment, an unforeseen event suddenly occurred.