This Is My... First Hand

"What happened?"

At this moment, Knov's mind went blank.

His face looked rather pale; the sudden feeling of Aerial Suspension even made him temporarily ignore the physical pain.

It wasn't just him.

Standing on the sidelines, Uvogin, Chrollo, and the others couldn't help but gape and blink.

For a moment, apart from Netero who was present, no one else could see clearly what had happened!

"Call!"

And below Knov's body, which is suspended in mid-air.

Ian appeared out of nowhere, frozen in his punching stance, and took a deep breath.

He didn't use Nen to deliver a punch that exceeded the speed of sound!

If amplified with Nen, it could probably tear the previously unsuspecting Knov to shreds in an instant.

"Hey, Uvogin, Nobunaga, Chrollo, this is a rare opportunity, so keep your eyes peeled and learn something!"

Ian shouted to the people on the sidelines.

Unfortunately, the [Ability Copy Gloves]'s copying ability is not long-lasting, only lasting for a few days.

During this period, let Uvogin and the others learn as much as possible!

Moreover, during this period.

He gained a profound understanding from using this power, and even though the ability disappeared afterward, he had already benefited greatly from it.

Then, he took a small step back and smirked!

Don't worry, Knov!

I promised to show you the compassion I've come to understand, and I would absolutely not let you die!

However, if I manage to severely injure you with a fist that wasn't even imbued with Nen... don't blame me.

"Bang!"

The next second, the ground he was standing on slightly collapsed, and a gust of air suddenly rose up, and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

"Whoosh!"

A dark shadow suddenly appeared below Knov, who was in mid-air. The two figures, one large and one small, seemed to overlap.

Knov's expression froze, and his face showed horror!

How could that be!

That guy's speed!

"Hey, did you use Nen to prepare your defense this time?"

Knov heard Ian's slightly amused voice.

His expression tightened, and his body was instantly covered by Nen. Immediately afterward, he felt a strong force tightening around his waist and abdomen!

Ian was seen hugging Knov, who was much taller than him, from behind, as if he were holding a large toy. Even though they were in mid-air, it did not affect his movements in the slightest.

"Whoosh--"

With a twist of his waist, the two of them instantly accelerated their spinning, like spinning tops, and plummeted heavily to the ground like out-of-control propellers in mid-air!

"Bang!"

With a loud bang, a deep crater appeared in the ground.

Ian was already standing outside the pit, his palms level with his forehead, craning his neck to observe what was inside!

It has to be said.

At this moment, he somewhat understood Netero's feeling of invincibility.

Speed... ultimate speed...

The enemy's movements seemed far too slow to him...

This alone surpasses the abilities of 90% of Nen users...

"Cough cough..."

On the field, Knov, inside the pit, was coughing violently from inhaling dust; however, thanks to the Nen covering him, his injuries weren't too serious.

However, a deep sense of horror remained on his face.

What exactly happened...?

Is this the power that brat borrowed from the chairman?

Hateful...

There's no way to keep up with this guy's speed!

If this continues, we'll only lose!

How could I possibly lose to a brat?

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Knov's eyes.

He had no choice but to use his Nen Ability...

A chaotic, dark Nen covered his palm!

This is one of the ways he uses his Nen Ability [Hide and Seek] [Scream]!

With a simple opening and closing of his palm, he created a passage to a distant, otherworldly dimension. If an enemy were to accidentally stumble into it, they would be instantly killed due to inertia and the difference in spatial dimensions!

However, immediately afterward, Knov shook his head, and the chaotic Nen in his hand dissipated!

It was just a fight; there was no reason to use such a deadly move!

"Forget it, in this situation, hiding first and taking the opportunity to observe the opponent's abilities is the most important thing to do!"

Thinking of this...

A chaotic Nen swirled between Knov's fingers as he prepared to draw a circle on the ground to use as a passage into the Hide and Seek.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, he heard Ian's soft laughter again.

"Not bad, Senior Knov, you're actually willing to forgo using your killing move..."

"But judging from your movements, are you planning to escape to your safe house?"

Knov's expression froze!

"Bang!"

Before he could even move, his body was as if attacked by an invisible force; his chin was raised, and he was instantly lifted into the air!

Where he just stood.

Ian maintained his uppercut stance, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Hey, no matter what, we have to finish this fight first..."

"Besides, even if you have to use your killer move, I don't think you'd want to lose to a group of weaklings like us, whom you judged to be unable to even pass the Hunter Exam!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished again!

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

At this moment, the sound of rapid, impactful punches echoed throughout the arena.

Uvogin, Chrollo, Nobunaga, and the others stared in shock at the battle unfolding before them, their eyes wide with disbelief. They had never witnessed such a fight before!

That's absolutely unbelievable!

Is this really something a human could do?

Knov was now almost suspended in mid-air!

Ian's figure transformed into afterimages, surrounding Knov from all directions, accompanied by a violent sonic boom!

Knov was like a sandbag floating in mid-air, his whole body being hit from all directions, swaying from side to side!

Completely controlled and maintained in this dynamic balance, unable to advance or retreat!

Knov's face was extremely pale!

He could sense that the other party was not using Nen.

Protected by his Nen, the attack didn't cause him too much injury!

However, it was extremely humiliating!

This felt like an insult.

At this moment, Knov's situation perfectly mirrored Uvogin's previous predicament, leaving him only able to passively endure the beatings!

Absolutely powerless to resist!

"Call..."

Finally, Ian stopped and took a deep breath.

The other person's body fell heavily from mid-air.

"It seems it's about time to end this. Clearly, Senior Knov, you're not as strong as you've portrayed..."

Ian's God. After venting his frustrations, he felt relaxed and comfortable. He turned to look at the other person and said softly.

Knov staggered to his feet, his face bruised and battered, looking rather disheveled. His glasses were nowhere to be found, and his shirt was now tattered and wrinkled, a far cry from his previous elite appearance.

Ian, however, felt that he was doing it for the other person's own good.

Recognizing one's own strengths and weaknesses early on will prevent one from being so frightened by the aura of a powerful being like the Meruem that one's Dao Heart would shatter.

Knov paused for a moment before speaking coldly.

"I haven't used my abilities yet..."

Although such an explanation was somewhat weak, Knov really didn't want to admit that he had lost to this brat in front of him!

Upon hearing his words, Ian's expression brightened, and he smiled slightly.

"It's alright. Now, Senior Knov, you can use all your abilities, whether you want to attack me or desperately try to escape, but... you must do it quickly..."

"Because, next... I'm going to use my last move!"

Knov was startled by his words!

Then he saw Ian turn around and face him.

"Knov -senpai, keep it up!"

Ian's lips curled into a wide, exaggerated smile.

Knov's pupils contracted, a very bad premonition rising in his heart!

He immediately squatted down, a wisp of chaotic Nen appearing on his fingers as he drew circles on the ground. At that moment, he only regretted that his way into the [Hide and Seek] was so troublesome!

I should have set up a simpler method from the beginning!

Faster... faster... faster!

Knov kept his eyes fixed on Ian, his unease growing stronger.

At the same time, it seems to be in slow motion.

With a smile on his face, Ian slowly raised his palm and then closed it, and a blurry, enormous golden light slowly emerged from behind him!

Then it slowly materialized into a gigantic, eerie Guanyin statue with several golden arms.

Even Netero, who was watching from afar, couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock at the sight.

They even learned that move!?

Knov stared wide-eyed at the scene, drenched in sweat!

At this point, he no longer cared about how the other person had done it...

He was so close, so very close, to finishing the circle!

And just then!

Ian, watching from a distance, smiled and uttered a few words.

"The 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva - First Hand!"

"Whoosh!"

A massive vertical palm, breaking the sound barrier, slammed down!