I used to rely too much on my Innate Secret Technique. My combat skills were nothing special, and my use of domains was crude. Coming to the Killing Field was the right choice. It was a shame I hadn't thought of it sooner.
Before, Sett had only cared about beating his opponents, so he'd gone straight into the Duel Space to fight.
Although he'd quickly reached a nine-star rating, he'd overlooked the Killing Field's usefulness.
"Bam! Bam! Bam!" Sett and his "self" clashed again.
Their fists collided with a thunderous roar that echoed through the Killing Space. Sett was at a disadvantage, but they'd already been fighting for a long time.
"Haha! So this is another way to use a domain!" Sett shouted.
Sett had bound most of the power of his golden Domain of Metal and Domain of Space, then combined them with his fists to unleash a greater force.
Rumble! Sett's fist, reinforced by his domains and Pummel, shot toward his "self" like a massive cannonball.
"My Force Application Technique has reached fifteen times! Die!" Sett bellowed.
To reach a fifteenfold Force Application Technique as a Planetary Level nine fighter was terrifying.
In the original story, Luo Feng had trained in Chaos City for thirty years and reached Universe Level nine, yet his Strength Amplitude was only around thirtyfold—about thirty times the Force Application Technique.
Sett had half that Strength Amplitude, but he was two major levels weaker.
What was more, Sett had only been training for three or four years. To reach this level, he had exceptional comprehension.
With Pummel's boost, Sett's Strength Amplitude reached thirtyfold. It was truly terrifying.
"Die!" Sett roared, unleashing a relentless barrage of punches. His "self" couldn't withstand them and retreated wildly.
At last, after a long duel, Sett killed his "self" with one punch and won.
"Phew, I finally won." Sett sighed. Two straight days of intense duels had left him mentally and physically exhausted.
Even in the Virtual Universe, it still took a toll on his mind.
Sett had improved so quickly partly because of the experience he'd gained from more than two thousand duels, including nearly a thousand life-or-death battles.
On top of that, he'd figured out how to use his domains. He no longer just released them as a supporting tool.
Now Sett used his domains like weapons, dramatically increasing his strength.
Finally, he'd also learned to make better use of his Innate Secret Technique and fists instead of using them haphazardly.
"Phew. I haven't grasped even the slightest hint of a law, but I'm a lot stronger than I was two days ago. Becoming a Giant Axe Warrior, or even a Golden Giant Axe Warrior, will be a piece of cake." Sett left the Virtual Universe and spent his final day getting himself in the right frame of mind.
In a life-or-death duel, you needed more than strength. You also needed confidence and composure.
Strength was the foundation—the most important requirement.
Confidence bolstered your mental game. When you were confident, you could strike boldly and seize the initiative.
Those who lacked confidence would be stuck defending. Their attacks would slow, leaving them more likely to reveal an opening.
And staying composed during the match was crucial too. Only with a steady mind could you bring out all your strength.
Today, the Giant Axe Arena on Julingsheng Planet was packed to capacity. Ticket prices had been jacked up several times over.
Even so, tickets were impossible to find, despite the venue's capacity of over ten million people.
Today was the day a new Giant Axe Warrior would be crowned. What was more, both duelists were incredibly strong.
One had grasped a trace of a law, while the other had not only a Domain of Metal but also a Domain of Space.
With the boost from two domains, and nine hundred and ninety-nine victories fought with nothing but his fists, his strength was obvious.
"I think both of them are stronger than ordinary Giant Axe Warriors. They might even be Golden Giant Axe Warriors."
"Golden Giant Axe Warriors? I think they're still a ways off."
"Yeah, becoming a Golden Giant Axe Warrior is incredibly difficult. Only one out of every thousand Giant Axe Warriors makes it."
"Right. You need strength and luck. I heard the Giant Axe Arena puts a thousand Giant Axe Warriors together, and whoever survives is given the title of Golden Giant Axe Warrior."
There was still some time before the match, and the duelists hadn't taken the stage yet. Groups of spectators, some old friends and some strangers, chatted about what they thought would happen.
The massive arena was bustling with activity.
"Hey, guys, who do you think is stronger, 'Juenian' or 'The Boss'?"
"I think Juenian's stronger. His sword is so fast that none of his opponents have lasted more than two strikes."
"Yeah, I think Juenian's stronger too. His Deadly Two Swords secret technique is incredibly powerful."
"Exactly. And he's grasped a trace of the laws. Tsk, it's amazing to comprehend the mysteries of the laws at the Planetary Level."
"Pah, I think The Boss is stronger. His Force Application Technique is superb, and he has two domains, not to mention that terrifying fist technique. Juenian's no match for The Boss. He'll be dead after two punches."
"Exactly! The Boss is my hero. That fist of his is something else."
"His fists can't be better than a sword, can they?"
Some spectators supported Juenian, while others backed The Boss.
Both were popular, and each had a distinctive fighting style that drew fans. Naturally, the spectators had their favorites.
"Look, it's about to start! The Giant Axe Arena's opened the betting. Hurry and place your bets—I'm betting on The Boss."
"I'm betting on The Boss too."
"Now, please welcome 'The Boss'!"
As the booming announcement rang through the arena, Sett, who'd been waiting for a long time, quickly walked out onto the floor.
The enormous holographic projection in the center of the arena played a promotional video about Sett.
"The Boss! The Boss!"
As The Boss entered, the spectators erupted in cheers. Whether they supported him or not, the atmosphere was electric.
Sett smiled and waved to the crowd. He loved this feeling—the millions of eyes fixed on him didn't make him nervous. Instead, he relished it, as if he'd been born to duel.
The promotional video lasted nearly ten minutes. It showed highlights from Sett's previous duels and included an introduction to him.
When the video ended, the booming announcement rang out again. "Now, please welcome 'Juenian'!"
"Juenian! Juenian!"
"Juenian, I love you!"
Juenian was slender and carried a long sword on his back. With a cold look in his eyes, he walked into the Duel Space and stood opposite Sett.
The holographic projection in the center of the arena also introduced Juenian.
"Do either of you have anything to say before the match?" After Juenian's introductory video ended, the booming voice rang out.
"Thank you all for supporting me. I won't let you down this time. I'll win and become a Giant Axe Warrior!" Sett said with a smile.
His voice rang through the arena. The spectators supporting Sett roared their approval.
The slender Juenian spoke too. "I'll prove who the strongest warrior here is!" His hoarse voice sounded confident.
And why wouldn't he be? He was incredibly strong. It was only natural for him to be confident.
The air grew tense. The two men were brimming with fighting spirit, waiting for the Giant Axe Arena's signal to begin.
"You're confident, aren't you? You didn't even bring a weapon," Juenian said hoarsely.
"I've always been confident. And I've never carried a weapon." Sett paused, then raised his fist. "To me, my fists are the mightiest weapons."
"Then you'd better be careful. My sword is fast. I wouldn't want to accidentally cut your hand off," Juenian said.
Taunting his opponents was part of Juenian's strategy. Some opponents couldn't keep their composure; after a few taunts before the match, they'd grow impatient.
And once they got impatient, they'd attack carelessly and leave openings. Juenian would then finish them off with a single sword strike.
It wasn't honorable, but what did that matter if it won him the match? Nothing was more honorable than staying alive.
Of course, that level of taunting meant nothing to Sett. Besides, what mattered in the end was having the strength to back yourself up.
"You'd better be careful too. My fists don't care who they hit. It'd be no fun if I killed you with one punch," Sett shot back.
"Hmph!" Juenian snorted and fell silent, waiting for the duel to begin.
Taunting was one thing, but this wasn't a contest of words. Both men were just one match away from earning the honor of becoming a Giant Axe Warrior.
Naturally, they were extremely cautious. They'd spent plenty of time studying each other before the match, and now, on the arena floor, each was looking for an opening.
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