"That was incredible! The underdog seed team actually pulled off the upset! Contestant Bang once again ended the battle with a single strike!"
The host roared, and the entire stadium erupted in thunderous cheers. Although Bang had instantly defeated his opponent in the preliminaries, no one had expected that even the previous champion would suffer the same fate at Bang's hands.
The signal to begin had barely faded when the victor on the stage had already been decided.
Everyone felt the trip had been worthwhile. The other contestants exchanged glances, bitter smiles appearing on their faces. It seemed... this year's champion had already been decided.
Unlike Zakos, that publicly acknowledged weakling, Bang's opponent was the renowned founder of the Kudo Style. He had demonstrated immense strength in every previous tournament, yet before this unknown old man, he had proven utterly incapable of withstanding a single blow.
How had no one ever heard of someone like this before?
Bitter smiles aside, the competition had to continue. Even if they knew they were no match for Bang, these people still gave it their all. After all, being able to participate in such a tournament was an honor in itself.
Whether they won or lost, it would ultimately make their names known.
The second round began. Bang had only just stepped down when it was Wu Biao's turn. As the underdog seed team, how could their opponents possibly be easy? His opponent was likewise a former champion.
Snake Bite Fist—Snake!
The two took their positions. At the referee's command, the match began.
Snake stared at Wu Biao.
He looked loose and unguarded, like an ordinary person.
Yet that earlier kick replayed in his mind like a nightmare.
He felt as though his opponent were shrouded in darkness, impossible to see through.
Why