Chapter 418: Dragon and Tiger (1/2)
Chapter 418: Dragon and Tiger
Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_
The time was up.
As the arena quieted down, Rockefeller slowly stood up and announced through the mic, ”WELCOME… to the final battle of the pan solar system METAL tournament! To my left is PA-TRO-CLUS!”
The name needed no more introduction. Rockefeller announced the Ivantian's name with such volume and vigor that he felt like he had done the best MC opening of his career.
Before the announcement faded away, Patroclus walked onto the stage in a silver jacket, while cheers and shouts erupted from the crowd.
The cheers lasted for about six minutes until Zhang Zhongren stood up and cleared his throat to the mic. His voice was much deeper than Rockefeller's, ”To my right, the Earthling, WANG-TONG!” The word ”Earthling” evoked the immense pride in all those who shared the same planet with Wang Tong.
As Wang Tong walked onto the stage and stood side by side with Patroclus, the sixteen layers of energy shield were initiated one after another. The arena had prepared this fight as if it were a battle between two Einherjars. One could never to be too prepared, especially when the host, the Ivantians, had a bunch of cash to throw away.
The cheers shot throughout the arena. Women's faces were wet with tears while standing beside the men who had taken off their shirts off and were waving them vigorously. However, neither of the combatants could hear any of the clamor around them. They locked eyes while both momentarily held a faint smile that evaporated quickly.
They had finally reached the last mile, and both were in the condition that they wished each other to be in.
The feeling of uncertainty tingled the hair on the back of Wang Tong's neck, and the sense of imminent defeat churned his stomach. Yet, it was a refreshing and exhilarating sensation.
The two combatants bowed to each other with a great measure of respect. When they raised their torso, two rays of energies shot up on the stage, one golden and the other silver.
Both fighters were able to control their newfound level six soul energy with ease as if they were veterans.
”Kom!”
Both fighters stepped forward and executed the same move, as if one was mirroring another.
The earth trembled as lively energy rippled through Wang Tong's body. His fist punched through the fabric of the space with the new technique he had learned, ”Space Warping Punch.”
Li Ruoer's suspicion was right; unlike ordinary fighters, it only took Wang Tong one go to remember a set of complicated movements by rot.
Meanwhile, Patroclus finally acted more like a fighter than a disinterested on-looker, as it was clear that his powerful punch meant business. Although Patroclus's attack was as deadly as Wang Tong's, his strike did not resonate the same overbearing force in his opponent's movement.
”Kom!”
The two fists collided in the air, sending a shockwave rippling across the stage. However, neither of the two fighters were harmed, as they started their attacks again from point blank.
”Wang Tong's punch is the exemplar for the school of technique that emphasized strength! Not just any strength, but a perfect blend of hard and soft forces.”
”Patroclus's punch is even more terrifying. It seemed to have utilized pressure difference to cause harm to his opponent.”