True Face
In contrast, when Wang Qing appeared, no one called his name; even if some did, they were instantly drowned out by the huge noise.
Wang Qing now truly understood the difference in popularity.
Moreover, this was the first time he had ever seen an audience fill the Branch Soul Arena.
Normally, at this time, it would be considered good if the seats were half full.
However, despite having so many viewers, Wang Qing was not happy at all.
Because the vast majority of viewers came for One-Punch Man.
However, Wang Qing was also a veteran of countless battles. Before his appearance, he took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, chose to ignore the cheers of the audience, and walked firmly onto the Soul Fight Stage.
Once on stage, he focused his attention on One-Punch Man.
Up close, he could clearly see his strong physique.
It's hard to imagine that Tool Soul Master could train their body to this extent.
However, just as he was about to continue observing, the One-Punch Man opposite him suddenly started running around the Soul Fight Stage.
What's even more outrageous is that he waved to the audience sitting around him as he ran, completely ignoring the presence of his opponent.
As One-Punch Man passed by, the audience, who had been sitting, stood up and cheered, forming waves of people.
Wang Qing was slightly stunned, then immediately realized what was happening.
One-Punch Man is using the atmosphere of the scene to put pressure on himself.
However, Wang Qing, even after realizing what had happened, was powerless to do anything. He didn't have that much popularity, so even if he did the same thing, it wouldn't make any difference.
This scene may be unfamiliar to Wang Qing, but it is very familiar to most viewers because it is a unique warm-up segment in One-Punch Man.
At the same time, this also reflects their tacit understanding and connection with One-Punch Man.
Spirit Master are noble, and there has never been Soul Fight Master who values the audience as much as One-Punch Man.
One-Punch Man's actions reveal his respect for the audience, which is one of the reasons why One-Punch Man is so popular.
"One punch to victory! One punch to victory!" The audience chanted the slogan, sincerely cheering for One-Punch Man.
Amid the bustling audience, two red figures caught the eye.
They were two women, one tall and one short, with long, bright red and dark red hair respectively. They looked so beautiful that anyone who saw them would mistake them for sisters.
These two are Su Ling'er and Huo Wu, who came to watch the battle.
Today was Huo Wu's first time watching a one-on-one Soul Fight at the Soul Fight Arena, but she didn't expect that her first Soul Fight would be such a frenzied scene.
"I heard that this One-Punch Man can decide the winner of every match with just one punch."
"That's right. He doesn't make a move unless it's devastating. To this day, no one has been able to withstand a single punch from him."
"Although it's just a Soul Fight in the Branch Soul Arena, One-Punch Man tickets sell out as soon as they're released. I only managed to snag one after a lot of trouble. You should thank me properly."
Huo Wu listened attentively to the conversations of the surrounding audience and gathered relevant information.
But the more she listened, the more surprised she became.
"Auntie, is this really Xiao Yi?" Huo Wu asked incredulously, pointing at the shirtless One-Punch Man running enthusiastically in the Soul Fight Arena.
"Xiao Wu, don't misunderstand. This is actually a disguise. By showing a different side of myself than before, I can reduce suspicion." Su Ling'er nodded, but quickly explained to Huo Wu.
Today is the day she met Huo Wu for the first time.
But she knew that Quan Yi trusted Huo Wu a lot, which was evident from his invitation to Huo Wu to watch his Soul Fight.
After talking with her, she also developed a liking for the straightforward Huo Wu.
Moreover, her sixth sense as a woman told her that Huo Wu seemed to have feelings for Quan Yi.
She explained that she hoped Huo Wu wouldn't be frightened by Quan Yi's appearance.
"However, I think Quan Yi looks more natural now than usual," said Huo Wu, who had been watching Quan Yi closely with a smile.
Unlike Su Ling'er's worries, Huo Wu seemed completely unconcerned.
"Really?" Huo Wu's words surprised Su Ling'er.
Su Ling'er looked at Quan Yi in the arena, although she couldn't see Quan Yi's expression because of the mask.
But upon closer observation, she did indeed feel a sense of joy.
Su Ling'er was somewhat surprised; this was something she hadn't noticed.
Quan Yi usually gives people the impression of being calm and rational.
However, after putting on a mask to conceal his identity, Quan Yi's style suddenly took a 180-degree turn.
Not only did he start wearing less and less clothing, but he also became increasingly flamboyant in his behavior. However, once he took off his mask, he would revert to his normal self.
I initially thought his actions were to conceal his true nature, but now it seems that this might be Quan Yi's true identity.
"I, as your mother, haven't even observed as carefully as you have," Su Ling'er said with shame.
Su Ling'er raised her hand and touched Huo Wu's hair, saying gently, "Xiao Wu, I hope you can continue to keep an eye on Xiao Yi for me in the future."
Huo Wu didn't speak, but nodded heavily.
On the Soul Fight Stage, Quan Yi circled the edge once before returning to his position.
Although his face was hidden by a mask, Quan Yi, beneath the mask, smiled excitedly like a child.
Wang Qing actually had some misunderstandings. In fact, Quan Yi did this not to put psychological pressure on his opponent.
He was simply responding to the audience's enthusiasm and fully enjoying the fun that the Soul Fight brought.
The clash between Martial Soul and between Martial Soul ignited the passion and fervor in Quan Yi's heart.
"I now declare the competition officially open."
The host seemed to be deliberately waiting for Quan Yi finish running. Only after Quan Yi returned to his position did he announce the start of the race.
"One-Punch Man, I heard you can knock people out with just one punch during your matches. But that's only because their jaws are exposed. But against me, it won't be so easy. I will completely end your one-punch legend in this match," Wang Qing declared to Quan Yi with unwavering confidence.
But unlike his domineering tone, the content he was telling was not so forceful.
His goal from the beginning was not to win, but to withstand Quan Yi's punch.
"Martial Soul Possession".
As the Silver Light shimmered, a silver-gray tortoise shell appeared on Wang Qing's body.
The hard tortoise shell instantly covered his entire torso, and the shell on his neck directly covered half of his face, leaving only his eyes and limbs exposed.
After summoning his Martial Soul, Wang Qing adopted a fully defensive posture, keeping his eyes fixed on Quan Yi, cautiously guarding against Quan Yi's attack.
Quan Yi was also left speechless, both amused and exasperated by Wang Qing's actions.
Wang Qing's Martial Soul, the Ironclad Turtle, is Beast Martial Soul known for its defensive power, making him clearly Defense System Soul Master.
But Defense System are the ones that Quan Yi most troublesome.
This is because Defense System generally don't take the initiative to attack, making it difficult for Quan Yi to train other techniques besides offense.