Could it be that you've fallen for this kid?

Only if Lin Yu truly acts like a vengeful ghost striving to climb up the ranks and seek revenge against the Honkai will the others not find it strange.

With this in mind, Lin Yu once again took the initiative to pounce on Fu Hua in front of him.

Now that Fu Hua was getting serious, she naturally focused her true energy on her fist and began to seriously try to defeat the enemy in front of her with the strength that an 'A-rank Valkyrie Fu Hua' should have.

Then, Fu Hua discovered something even more embarrassing.

If she's only fighting with the strength expected of an 'A-rank Valkyrie Fu Hua', things don't look good.

When Fu Hua fights as Valkyrie, she usually only uses the Cun Xin Fist Style in the open.

Now, this "A-rank Valkyrie" persona has become a shackle for Fu Hua in battle.

Fu Hua is, in essence, a spy sent by Otto to the Far East Branch. If she displays excessively high combat power, then some things will be difficult to explain.

Theresa is alright, but Murata Himeko is a highly educated and intelligent A-rank Valkyrie.

Although Fu Hua has gained Himeko's trust, if Fu Hua behaves too strangely, Himeko will at least be wary, even if she doesn't immediately turn against her.

But now, Fu Hua is only using the Cun Xin Fist Style, has discovered...

—In turn, they were suppressed.

Lin Yu's attack pattern, in terms of its outcome, is not difficult to understand. In essence, it involves parrying the enemy's attacks while using the weaknesses exposed by the enemy as a point of attack for counterattack.

However, while it is easy to understand in theory, it does not mean that Fu Hua can easily neutralize the opponent's attacks in actual combat.

Fu Hua could still sense that Lin Yu, who was frantically parrying in front of her, was really immature in terms of offensive fighting skills.

However, Lin Yu's timing in defending, blocking, and seizing the opponent's weaknesses was also exceptionally good.

Looking at the incredibly calm young man before her, Fu Hua even wondered if he had practiced the Mind Essence, one of the Five Elements of the Tai Xu Five Essences.

In the Tai Xu Sword Qi, the Mind Essence is the entry-level essence, and also the most difficult essence besides the Sword God.

The Mind Essence has four realms: Still Water, Dustless, Clear Mirror, and Great Void. According to Fu Hua's judgment, Lin Yu's current state is at least at the level of a martial arts master between the 'Dustless' and 'Clear Mirror' realms.

On the offensive side, Fu Hua could sense that when Lin Yu attacked, the intensity of his energy would suddenly surge.

It was precisely because of the opponent's extremely high attack intensity that Fu Hua dared not use a 'weakness' as bait to lure the opponent, just like Lin Yu had done. After all, if this punch landed, she felt that she would not feel too good.

It's true that the Crimson Heron Immortal is a fearless fighter against Honkai, but that doesn't mean she enjoys getting hurt and torturing herself when she's bored.

However, in the midst of the fierce exchange, Fu Hua gradually realized that she, who had been holding back in fear of her opponent's overwhelming power, was being suppressed to the point where it was difficult to turn the tide.

Lin Yu's punching power continued to increase, but at the same time...

After narrowly avoiding Lin Yu's punch, Fu Hua frowned slightly as she looked at the Honkai Energy patterns appearing on Lin Yu's arm.

Although I've seen people go berserk and lose control after their Stigmata erupt in the past, Lin Yu...

—This is just a friendly competition, do you really need to go this far?

Fu Hua could sense that Lin Yu's body was being continuously eroded by Honkai Energy.

What surprised her even more was that the boy in front of her still maintained that calm and composed expression.

Judging from Lin Yu's current expression, Fu Hua might even think that the person being corrupted by Honkai Energy is not Lin Yu himself.

Fighting so calmly to avenge the Honkai, this is just like that guy who used to shout "Those Entering Demonic State must be punished"... who was it again?

"Ah, what a flaw."

Seeing that Fu Hua was actually distracted in front of him, Lin Yu took another step forward and still chose to attack his enemy with a straight punch.

"Oh no—"

In her haste to regain her senses, Fu Hua immediately raised her arms to shield herself, attempting to block the attack with her combat arm armor.

However, under Lin Yu's terrifying explosive power, Fu Hua felt a sharp pain in her arm.

I instinctively dodged that punch... I actually spaced out??

Facing Fu Hua's momentary lapse in concentration, Lin Yu launched another aggressive attack without hesitation.

After shattering one of his opponent's arm armors with a single blow, Lin Yu immediately used the Stigmata to strengthen his knees and then kicked Fu Hua in the abdomen.

Knowing that her opponent wouldn't let her off easily this time, Fu Hua endured the pain and forced herself to take the hit, then immediately grabbed Lin Yu's leg.

Although she has been gradually suppressed since then, Fu Hua, as a martial arts master, is not so suppressed that she cannot see the flaws in Lin Yu.

Admittedly, these flaws were indeed traps Lin Yu used to lure the enemy, but that doesn't mean they didn't exist.

At this moment, Lin Yu chose to use a knee strike to launch a preemptive attack, but after observing Lin Yu's basic skills, Fu Hua discovered that Lin Yu's basic skills were indeed just so-so.

After lifting his leg, Lin Yu lost his balance, and it was under these circumstances that Fu Hua was able to grab his leg and forcefully slam him to the ground.

The two, who had been constantly exchanging blows, were now, in everyone's eyes, truly locked in a fierce battle.

"Himeko, this situation is not good."

After watching Fu Hua throw Lin Yu to the ground, she straddled him and punched Lin Yu in the head. Theresa said somewhat uneasily.

"This has gone beyond the realm of mere sparring, hasn't it?"

"That's... indeed."

After watching Lin Yu tilt his head to the side, grab Fu Hua's arm, and use his size advantage to turn the tables and pin Fu Hua down, Himeko said somewhat uneasily.

"As a warrior, Lin Yu's strength is quite qualified."

"But his state of mind... Before you came back yesterday, you told me that he wanted to join the front-line troops to take revenge on the Honkai, right?"

Seeing the Honkai Energy patterns on Lin Yu's body begin to spread further, Himeko shook her head helplessly.

"Now I think what you said might not be quite right."

"Huh? Why?"

"He doesn't look like he's trying to fight against the Honkai at all..."

Looking at Lin Yu's calm yet crazed eyes, Himeko suddenly spoke coldly.

"Perhaps, he didn't want to fight against the Honkai."

"This boy is just looking for a suitable place to die. Only someone like him would have such a terrifying look in his eyes."

The battle continues.

Having already ridden each other on top of each other, the two could not possibly be as intimate as lovers, as some people might imagine.

In fact, Fu Hua, looking at Lin Yu whose markings had spread to his neck, realized that this kid was showing signs of Entering Demonic State.

Are you kidding me? It's just a friendly match, does he really need to go to such lengths?

Sigh, Honkai.

Oh, Otto.

This guy is worried that Lin Yu is hiding a trump card. But given his current state, I think that Otto guy is really overthinking it.

It's no use even if I admit defeat now.

The only way to stop him from activating this Honkai Energy burst is to knock him unconscious.

"Senior! That's good enough!"

Looking at the Honkai Energy patterns on Lin Yu's body, Kiana said with great anxiety.

"Your Stigmata— "

"Kiana, be quiet."

At this moment, Lin Yu waved his fist and spoke to Kiana.

"I'm alright. Until we kill the Honkai..."

[Boom!]

After creating a large crater in the arena next to Fu Hua's head with a single blow, Lin Yu uttered the most unsettling words in the calmest of all.

"—I will absolutely not die."

"You've Entering Demonic State possession, Lin Yu."

After punching Lin Yu in the jaw and sending him flying, Fu Hua leaped into the air and concentrated her true energy into her fist.

Meanwhile, Lin Yu, who had been knocked away, managed to concentrate the power stored by the Royal Guard into his fist while still conscious.

I didn't want to use this tactic.

Ah, this should be about enough, right?

But now, even if it hurts him, it's better than watching him go Entering Demonic State.

If Fu Hua still had any doubts after all this... well, Otto wouldn't have been able to fool her so easily.

So, Lin Yu, I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry, Crimson Heron Immortal.

I will defeat you here with this move.

I'm so sorry to have made you go through all this trouble with me.

At this moment, the two, who had already begun to gather their strength, had thoughts that were completely on different wavelengths.

However, in the eyes of others, the battle between the two had escalated to a 'life-or-death struggle'.

Looking at the young man before her, Fu Hua sighed deeply and composed herself.

Then, taking a step forward and rushing towards the opponent, Fu Hua let out a battle cry that resounded through the sky for the first time in this battle.

"Inch-force—"

"Open the heavens!"

Chapter 92. You saw this kid, didn't you fall for him?

"Inch Power. Opening the Heavens" is the most destructive move in Fu Hua's self-created fist technique, "Inch Heart."

In the previous battle, Fu Hua had not used this move on Lin Yu, not only because she did not want to harm the boy's life excessively, but also for another reason.

This move requires a period of charging up.

If it were against an ordinary enemy, Fu Hua would have already used this move to defeat them at the right time.

But he was gathering his strength in front of Lin Yu...

No matter how confident Fu Hua is, she doesn't think she can find an opportunity to recharge in front of Lin Yu in this state after their fight.

If the timing of charging up is not right, the person using the charged move will not only fail to deal a heavy blow to the enemy with a powerful move, but will also be exploited by the opponent due to the opening created by the charging.

In particular, moves that require charging up are generally very powerful, and powerful charging moves usually mean that the recovery is relatively slow.

If the opponent can dodge this punch, Fu Hua has no doubt that Lin Yu can seize the opening when she finishes her move and deliver several powerful punches.

If Fu Hua hadn't sensed that Lin Yu had already 'Entering Demonic State,' she really wouldn't have wanted to use this extremely risky move on this highly discerning ally.

But now, many things are beyond her control.

Facing Lin Yu, who had already unleashed a terrifying aura, Fu Hua delivered a powerful punch.

Similarly, Lin Yu, looking at the formidable enemy before him, also gathered his power and unleashed a punch at Fu Hua.

The punch Lin Yu is using now is not a terrifying move like Cosmic Phantom; it's just a normal straight punch enhanced by the Royal Guard's [Release Power] trait and the Stigmata's reinforcement.

However, given his frantic activation of Honkai Energy and his constant use of the Royal Guard to parry Fu Hua's punches, Lin Yu's ordinary straight punch was already terrifyingly powerful.

The two men, still in mid-air, unleashed terrifying iron fists at their enemy.

But at that moment, a sapling suddenly emerged from the large crater Lin Yu had created and instantly grew into a towering tree, blocking the way for Lin Yu and Fu Hua.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

At this moment, both of their punches were blocked by the big tree.

Although the two men's iron fists easily pierced through the suddenly appearing tree, the tree had already absorbed a significant amount of the force of their punches as wood chips flew through the air.

"Tch... Mind your own business..."