Finals Clash, Grandmasters Go All Out, Black-Gold Ape Strength Revealed

On the day of the martial arts tournament finals, the entire venue was packed to the brim, the roar of the crowd surging like a tidal wave. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the central arena, awaiting the ultimate clash between the two strongest contenders of this tournament—on one side was Qi Tian, the mysterious young prodigy who had emerged out of nowhere and remained undefeated; on the other was Master Roshi, the martial arts grandmaster who had displayed terrifying strength under the alias Jackie Chun.

The referee stood at the edge of the arena with a signal flag in hand, his voice trembling slightly with excitement. "The final match of this World Martial Arts Tournament—Qi Tian versus Jackie Chun—begins now!"

The instant the flag came down, Master Roshi lightly stepped forward. Rather than charging in immediately, he advanced at a measured pace, his aura deep and heavy as an abyss. After his battle with Goku yesterday, he had already determined that Qi Tian's normal combat power far surpassed his own. He had not brought the slightest hint of contempt onto this stage, and his gaze behind the sunglasses was utterly solemn.

"Young friend, despite your tender age, your martial arts attainments are unfathomable. Today, this old man will give it his all. I hope you will not hesitate to offer your guidance."

Qi Tian stood at the other end of the arena with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering despite the absence of wind, his expression as calm as ever. "Master Roshi, please make your move. This junior will take it."

With that single sentence, he exposed his identity. Master Roshi's pupils contracted slightly before he burst into hearty laughter. "Sharp eyes! Since you've recognized me, this old man won't hide anything any longer!"

Before his laughter faded, Master Roshi's figure suddenly split into several afterimages. It was the Turtle School's ultimate technique, the Afterimage Fist. Five figures attacked simultaneously from different directions, fists and kicks carrying howling winds as they sealed off every route of escape. Every move targeted Qi Tian's vital points, moving so fast that the audience could see only a blur of human shapes.

Goku's eyes widened in the audience as he clenched his fists and shouted, "So fast! He's way faster than when he fought me!"

Krillin held his breath, afraid that even blinking would make him miss a crucial move. Yamcha stared fixedly at the arena, feeling that he could not even follow a clash at that kind of speed.

Qi Tian stood in the center of the afterimages, his feet utterly unmoving. With his Flaw Insight talent fully activated, the truth and falsehood of every afterimage, along with the trajectories of their attacks, were crystal clear in his eyes. With a flick of his fingertips, several fine bursts of energy shot out with perfect precision. Four phantom figures instantly dispersed, while Master Roshi's true fist was steadily caught in Qi Tian's raised hand.

A dull boom rang out as palm met fist, and a shockwave spread in all directions. Fine cracks instantly spidered across the stone slabs of the arena floor.

Master Roshi felt as though his fist had struck ten-thousand-year black iron. The rebounding force traveled up his arm, making his entire limb tingle. His heart sank sharply—his full-force punch had been casually caught with a single palm, and his opponent had not even swayed.

What a powerful body! Master Roshi marveled inwardly as he swiftly pulled back. In terms of physical strength alone, even with my full power, I'm afraid I couldn't break through his defense.

"Master Roshi's Afterimage Fist is quite exquisite. Unfortunately, it still isn't fast enough," Qi Tian said softly, without the slightest arrogance in his tone. He was merely stating a fact.

Yet those words only made Master Roshi's fighting spirit burn fiercer. He took a deep breath, and the energy around him explosively surged. His lean, shriveled body expanded and bulged once more, his knotted muscles brimming with explosive strength. This was his full-power muscular form!

Terrifying energy swept across the entire venue, his combat power instantly soaring to the threshold of 6,800. Even the protective barrier around the arena trembled slightly. This was the pinnacle of Master Roshi's lifelong cultivation, the foundation that had allowed him to dominate the martial arts world for decades.

"Try taking this move from me!"

Master Roshi's palms flew through the air, layers upon layers of palm shadows rolling forward like waves, faint golden sparks of lightning flickering within them. It was the Turtle School's forbidden ultimate technique—Thunder Shock Surprise! Not only was this move immensely powerful, it could also seal the opponent's flow of energy. Once caught by its palm force, even a martial artist of equal level would instantly lose the ability to resist.

Golden palm imprints struck with the force of thunder, making the air hiss faintly wherever they passed. The people below felt a suffocating pressure bearing down on them, making even breathing difficult.

Qi Tian's gaze shifted slightly as he finally put away his casual attitude. His right fist slowly clenched, and energy stirred faintly around his body. His normal combat power of 7,320 spread out without reservation, while a black-gold gleam flashed beneath his skin.

There was no flashy technique. He simply threw a straight punch—plain and unadorned, yet incomparably fast and incomparably heavy.

The instant fist and palm collided, the entire arena violently shook!

The golden lightning instantly scattered. The sealing power of Thunder Shock Surprise was like an egg striking a boulder, unable to raise even the slightest ripple. Master Roshi felt an irresistible force surge wildly through his palms. He planted his feet hard against the ground, his shoes carving two deep tracks through the stone slabs. He staggered back seven or eight steps before steadying himself, his chest rising and falling slightly.

"How is this possible..." Master Roshi muttered in disbelief. His prized Thunder Shock Surprise had been shattered by a single punch? And Qi Tian had clearly held back—he had not used his full strength at all.

The audience had already fallen completely silent, everyone rendered speechless by the terrifying collision. Goku stood with his mouth hanging open, his eyes full of admiration. "Qi Tian is way too amazing! Even old Master Roshi can't block one of his punches!"

Master Roshi composed himself, knowing that ordinary moves could do nothing to his opponent. He suddenly drew both hands back to his waist, gathering all the energy in his body madly into his palms. Pale blue light flared so brightly it was blinding, several times more powerful than the Kamehameha he had used against Goku yesterday.

He was going to unleash the strongest strike of his life. Even if he could not win, he had to find out where Qi Tian's limits lay.

"Full-power—Kamehameha!"

A gigantic energy wave several meters wide roared forth. The air in its path was completely torn apart, while the stone slabs on the surface of the arena were blown directly into the air by the blast, sending smoke and dust billowing everywhere. This attack was powerful enough to level half a small mountain—the ultimate trump card Master Roshi had kept in reserve.

Qi Tian watched the Kamehameha rushing toward him without dodging. He extended one palm, a faint black-gold sheen glowing across it. He quietly activated a layer of the physical power of the Myriad-Transformation Black-Gold Great Ape. He did not transform completely, borrowing only thirty percent of its bestial power.

The gigantic Kamehameha slammed into his palm, and the towering blast instantly swallowed his figure. Every spectator rose to their feet, staring fixedly at the center of the smoke and dust, their breathing halted.

Master Roshi held his breath, his gaze unblinking. He knew this attack might not be enough to win, but it should at least force out Qi Tian's true form.

The dust slowly dispersed, revealing Qi Tian standing quietly where he had been. His clothes were neat, and he was completely uninjured. The Kamehameha, powerful enough to shatter mountains and split stone, had been forcibly held in his single palm and completely dissipated and absorbed. Not even the slightest aftershock leaked out.

"Master Roshi's Kamehameha is well-practiced," Qi Tian said calmly as he withdrew his hand. "However, the outcome has been decided."

Master Roshi looked at his opponent's calm, unruffled demeanor. After a moment of silence, he suddenly withdrew his muscular form and returned to the appearance of a thin old man, then laughed aloud. "I lost, I lost! In all my years, this is the first time I've lost with such complete conviction. This old man is far inferior to you in martial arts, young friend."

His admiration was sincere. Despite his youth, Qi Tian not only possessed combat power far beyond his own, but also a frighteningly steady state of mind. From beginning to end, he had shown no arrogance, stopping precisely where he should and giving Master Roshi all the dignity he deserved. With such talent and temperament, his future accomplishments in martial arts would surely be beyond measure.

The referee stood stunned for a long while before finally coming to his senses. He hurriedly raised the signal flag high. "I announce that the champion of this World Martial Arts Tournament is—Qi Tian!"

The entire venue instantly erupted in deafening cheers. Applause and shouts nearly blew the roof off the stadium.

[Ding! You defeated martial arts grandmaster Master Roshi and won the World Martial Arts Tournament championship, triggering a Legendary Sign-In.]

[Would you like to sign in?]

"Sign in." Qi Tian moved with a thought.

[Ding! Sign-in complete. Rewards distributed.]

[1. Permanent Combat Power +1200. Current normal combat power: 8520.]

[2. Myriad-Transformation Black-Gold Great Ape advanced: Transformation multiplier increased to 6x. Great Ape Telekinetic Barrier unlocked. Can manipulate objects from afar and resist mental attacks.]

[3. Complete Thunder Shock Surprise: Master all sealing and explosive techniques. Can restrain the energy flow of opponents weaker than yourself.]

[4. Turtle School Grandmaster's Recognition: Receive the complete inheritance of Master Roshi's martial arts insights. Martial arts realm increased once more.]

A warm current coursed through his body. His Saiyan bloodline and black-gold ape power became increasingly harmonious, while a vast amount of martial arts experience poured into his mind and fused perfectly with his own fighting techniques. Qi Tian could clearly feel that his control over energy and his understanding of moves had both risen to another level.

Below the arena, Master Roshi slowly walked over and patted Qi Tian on the shoulder, his gaze behind the sunglasses full of appreciation. "Kid, the martial arts world will belong to you young people from now on. Come visit Turtle Hermit Island whenever you have time. If you don't mind this old man's humble collection, you can use it all for reference."

"Thank you, Master Roshi." Qi Tian nodded slightly.

Golden sunlight streamed through the dome of the venue as the tournament came to an end. Yet no one knew that a crisis destined to sweep across the world was quietly brewing in the shadows. In a sealed place deep beneath the sea, an evil figure that had been imprisoned for centuries was already showing signs of awakening.