Chapter 1479 - The Strongest Participants (2/2)
”Whatever you wish, as long as it is a single hit using your hand,” Genbu replied.
Hearing this, Layla stepped back away from the Shell, moving more towards the centre of the room. The others had to step back, making space for her. When she was ready, she held one hand out, her palm opened while the other turned into a fist.
The Shell started to lift off the ground and was now floating slightly above the ground in the air. The Qi was building up in her body with the first stage, powering the muscles in her arm and strengthening her hand.
She then went on to use the second stage, coating the exterior of her fist as well. In this situation, the third stage of Qi wasn't really much help, so she just focused on the second stage.
”AHHH!” Layla cried, and the Shell started to rush forward in her direction. It moved faster than the others thought it would. Layla had also been focusing on improving her ability powers while practising Qi.
Before, she had reached her limit as a human and her subclass, but she noticed something else. After going to the next form, she could surpass her limit. Not only did her normal strength increase, but her ability also improved.
The Shell was coming right at her and throwing her fist out at the right time. It landed right on the Shell.
The Shell stayed still in the air for a few seconds, and the purple sparks that had appeared the first time when Samantha had hit the Shell appeared this time as well.
The sparks were far more fierce and were even running up and down the entirety of Layla's arm. They seemed to be somewhat repelled, as the second Qi coating she had produced on her arm allowed the sparks to be knocked away.
The power from the punch even shook the mountain a little, the surface trembled, and after a few seconds, the Shell finally fell on the floor. Layla, herself, felt like collapsing, but instead, she quickly changed out of her form and fell to her knees. She had been holding her breath the whole time.
For the first time, rather than have the participants inspect the Shell, Genbu himself moved towards it to examine. He looked and observed for a long time before concluding.
”You did far better than I thought. I think I can see a few scuff marks on the surface, but that's it. The Shell is perfectly intact, and even if you were to hit it ten times with the same punch, there would be no difference. I'm afraid you too are not good enough.” Genbu declared.
This was not what the others expected; even Abdul was left with his mouth wide open. If she couldn't please the turtle, then who among them could? He only imagined that someone like Sera or Sil was strong enough to destroy the Shell and impress Genbu.
Now it was time for the last person, and they all turned towards Owen.
”Well, don't you all stare at me like that,” Owen said. ”I have no trick up my sleeve, and I couldn't even break the glass in the arena back then. I guess we can only trust in luck right now. It would have been better if you had brought that other leader with you.” Owen chuckled.
As usual, the tension felt by the others didn't seem to phase him. The others were racking their heads because it didn't give them confidence about what to do, and just then, someone stepped forward with a solution.
”Could you please give us a little time before the next test? I won't need too long.” It was Leo who spoke.
”Oh...I could give you some time, but I will be watching your moves so that you don't try to trick me in some way.” The turtle said as he watched Leo walk over towards Owen.
”If you will allow me,” Leo slightly bowed to Owen. ”I wish to teach you Qi, in order to increase your strength.”
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