Looking Down from Above

As Ueo Ryunosuke's pupils contracted, his body, split in two, shattered into a rain of light.

An elimination screen popped up on the giant display.

[China—Lin Qingyan VS Sakura Country—Ueo Ryunosuke]

[China wins! National fortune +1%, Sakura Country national fortune -1%]

China instantly erupted in celebration. Everyone cheered in excitement, dancing with joy.

Meanwhile, Sakura Country was plunged into mourning. From top to bottom, all was deathly silent, every face ashen with indescribable desolation.

Some Sakura Country martial artists were enraged beyond measure, cursing Ueo Ryunosuke and calling him utterly worthless and incompetent. He could not even defeat an unknown Chinese woman, losing so disgracefully that he had utterly humiliated Sakura Country. He and his entire family ought to commit seppuku together!

Seeing such comments, many people felt a chill in their hearts.

No matter how poorly Ueo Ryunosuke had performed, he had fought for his country, only to end up reviled by everyone.

"They only care about saving face. Does the dignity of Sakura Country's martial artists outweigh everything else?"

Ren, Sakura, and Black Snake of the Elysium Pavilion, whom Jiang Yuan had once met in Sakura Country, were all furious. They lamented the baseness of this nation, aching with grief and indignation, yet utterly helpless.

But some people were still offering reassurance.

"It's fine. Ueo wasn't their strongest contender to begin with. As long as Ryuji-kun can win, that's enough."

"It's only a temporary setback. Don't lose faith!"

"I believe the final victory will definitely belong to Sakura Country!"

Elsewhere.

Chen Xi's battle against an African boxer had also begun.

His opponent unleashed astonishing combat power. Black fist-light pierced the heavens, and its terrifying destructive force left many people utterly stunned. They felt he was definitely a dark horse who had been underestimated.

Moreover, when warriors faced