After seeing Li Shu's strength, Krillin didn't dare let his guard down at all.
[Battle Power: 35]
Watching Krillin charge at him at high speed, Li Shu decided to test just how boundless the so-called power of the [Kun Fist] really was.
Li Shu leaned slightly to one side, a confident, charming smile playing on his lips. He beckoned to the charging Krillin, then immediately launched into the advanced move of dribbling between his legs.
"?" Krillin.
"?" Wukong.
"?" Master Roshi.
"?" The audience.
The host was utterly dumbfounded. "Th-this... what kind of move is that? My goodness! Competitor Li Shu is playing basketball! Could this be a brand-new school we've never seen before? Is it called the Basketball Fist?!"
Everyone was baffled. Krillin was especially at a loss, completely unable to figure out what kind of technique Li Shu was using. It looked like nothing but openings!
He'd never seen Li Shu use it before, either!
But he'd already made his move. There was no turning back now, so he gritted his teeth and attacked.
Li Shu was speechless, too. He'd never imagined the opening stance of the [Kun Fist] would be so outrageous. If he'd known, he would never have performed it in front of such a huge crowd.
At the same time, a fist intent called [Awkward] began to spread silently outward from Li Shu.
Even Li Shu, the one performing the technique, couldn't escape it. A profoundly awkward feeling rose in his heart for no apparent reason.
Krillin bore the brunt of it. Suddenly, his movements felt incredibly awkward. His toes curled up involuntarily, and goosebumps sprang up all over his body.
The unexpected change threw off his attack, leaving a huge opening.
"I'm done for!" Krillin cried in alarm, completely at a loss as to what had happened.
However, Li Shu didn't take the chance to defeat Krillin in one fell swoop. Once the [Kun Fist] was underway, it couldn't be stopped halfway. He had to complete the entire sequence.
"Damn it! Why didn't you tell me something this important beforehand, system?"
Li Shu was furious, but his body swayed against his will. He suddenly turned around, one shoulder higher than the other, and used the lower one to repeatedly ram into Krillin's flying kick.
This move was none other than the renowned Iron Mountain Lean!
With every ram from Li Shu, the [Awkward] fist intent grew stronger.
After a few soft pops, Krillin's toes actually poked through his shoes. Under the Iron Mountain Lean's assault, he fell to the ground.
Krillin looked agonized as he writhed on the ground, as though enduring an indescribable inner torment. Every hair on his body stood on end.
But Li Shu's attack still wasn't over.
The host fought down his own awkwardness and announced, "What's going on? What is happening?! Is Competitor Li Shu's Basketball Fist really that powerful? With just one strike, he's left Competitor Krillin writhing in agony!"
"This is a golden opportunity! Will Competitor Li Shu hold back out of respect for his fellow disciple, or will he press his advantage?"
"What?! Competitor Li Shu has chosen neither! He's started dancing right where he stands! Is he mocking his opponent?! My goodness!"
Li Shu was screaming wildly inside. Stop! Stop! You stupid system, I said stop!
But his body kept dancing against his will. One hand covered his crotch while the other formed a three, waving as he leaned slightly to one side, balanced on one foot, and looked back as he retreated.
Stop! I can't retreat any farther! I'm about to fall out of the ring!
Li Shu was completely panicked. He'd never imagined the [Kun Fist] could be so terrifying.
Fortunately, he had the [Thick Skin] skill. Otherwise, he would probably have dug a hole and crawled into it by now.
Once he finished the final move, forming a flower with the index fingers of both hands, Li Shu had finally completed the [Kun Fist].
Krillin was lying on the ground, foaming at the mouth and twitching nonstop. The sheer awkwardness had overwhelmed him, and he'd completely lost the ability to fight.
After counting down ten seconds, the host announced the result of the first semifinal: Li Shu had won!
To Li Shu's surprise, once he finished the [Kun Fist], the female spectators went wild, shouting his name.
When the host announced Li Shu's victory, the women in the crowd erupted, their cries growing even more frenzied!
"Li Shu! Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?"
"Li Shu! Do you have a girlfriend? Can I go on a date with you?"
Li Shu stared at the crowd in shock. He'd been so embarrassed up on stage, yet the female spectators were this excited?
Was this the power of Kun?
At the same time, another system reward arrived!
"Congratulations! You've earned the achievement 'Heartthrob' and received one bottle of [Water of Oblivion]. Achievement points +5!"
"[Water of Oblivion]: After use, you can forget one skill."
Water of Oblivion? That was a great item. Li Shu waved to the audience and headed backstage, leaving the mess to the host.
Luckily, the host, who was also serving as the referee, was a consummate professional. In just a few minutes, he'd calmed the frenzied female fans in the crowd.
"Second semifinal! Son Goku versus Nam!"
At the host's command, the showdown between Son Goku and Nam was about to begin!
In the rest area, Li Shu couldn't focus on watching Goku's match. The power of the [Kun Fist] had left him shaken to this day.
"Should I use the [Water of Oblivion] to forget this skill?" Li Shu was a little torn.
"Forget it. The more skills, the better. It might come in handy someday. I'll just avoid using it normally." Li Shu quickly made up his mind.
He suddenly remembered Krillin being carried away by the medical staff and hurried over to feed him a Senzu Bean.
Krillin slowly came to. He'd just passed out from the awkwardness of Li Shu's fist intent.
The moment he saw Li Shu, Krillin still felt a little shaken. His body involuntarily shuddered.
Then he gave a bitter smile. "What kind of move was that? I couldn't fight back at all."
"I just came up with it messing around. If you want to learn, I can teach you," Li Shu said with a smile.
Krillin quickly shook his head. "Forget it. I can't pull that off. I just can't do those moves."
Li Shu smiled awkwardly. Honestly, without the [Thick Skin] skill, he'd probably have been so ashamed he would've committed ritual suicide by now.
Just then, Master Roshi hurried over, visibly excited. Gripping Li Shu's hand, he said urgently, "Li Shu, please teach me that whole set of moves!"
Seeing Master Roshi's fervent expression, Li Shu immediately understood and nodded. "No problem, Master Mutaito."
Master Roshi beamed, already imagining the wonderful scene of learning the Kun Fist and charming countless young women.
Li Shu, however, furrowed his brow. Why hadn't the system said anything yet?
It didn't make sense. Hadn't this triggered an achievement quest?
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