Seven Kills Must Die?

While fighting the Soul Blade, Xiao He was already thinking: What is the most powerful Superpower?

Aside from his exceptional ability to completely overwhelm his enemies in terms of strength and physique, if you think back carefully to the Mutant who caused him trouble, they were actually all Mutant skilled in certain "techniques".

Therefore, powerful Mutant actually rely more on their skills. If their Superpower can also enhance their skills, they are even more formidable.

"To put it bluntly, we still need to improve our own combat skills," Xiao He thought to himself. Because currently, the opponents of Mutant are usually Mutant, that is, humans, so the techniques used against humans are naturally the strongest.

Mutant typically possess significant Physical Enhancement; they are faster and stronger, enabling them to perform actions they couldn't do before, thus enhancing and perfecting their skills.

That's why, compared to those with Superpower, those with strong skills are actually more troublesome.

Like Soul Blade, like... this guy in front of me who uses Taekwondo.

But Xiao He really liked this kind of guy: they couldn't defeat him, and he could learn a lot from such people.

"Come, become my sustenance, and make me stronger," Xiao He thought to himself as he got into position.

Vermilion Bird took a deep breath and then pounced on Xiao He, delivering a side kick aimed at Xiao He's face. Xiao He blocked the attack with one hand, but an unusually heavy force came from his arm, Xiao He to slide sideways a short distance.

Xiao He was slightly puzzled. He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Of course, the opponent's kick was very powerful, but there was still something strange about it.

After delivering a side kick, Vermilion Bird landed on her right foot and followed up with a spinning kick towards Xiao He.

Xiao He still raised his arms to defend himself, but this time the impact was much stronger, and Xiao He found that he could not absorb it.

He could absorb some of the attacks, but not others. This suggests there was something special about the opponent's kick; the part he couldn't absorb was likely the opponent's Superpower.

"Interesting..." Xiao He shook his arm, which had gone numb from the shock, and laughed, then got into a fighting stance.

After delivering that spinning kick, Vermilion Bird followed up with her attack. A side kick followed by a push kick forced Xiao He back, then she leaped up and delivered a heavy downward chop. Xiao He jumped back to dodge, but the chop landed on the ground with a loud "thud," raising a cloud of dust and creating a hole in the ground.

At this moment, Xiao He finally realized something was wrong: this thing had no reaction force.

Xiao He discovered this through the push and kick just now. The power of the push and kick doesn't come from the initial kick, but from the push-off after hitting the opponent. This action inevitably produces a reaction force, causing the person who kicked to also retreat. However, Vermilion Bird didn't retreat at all because of that kick.

This situation is unusual; no amount of force could achieve such an effect. Even if Xiao He's physique was as high as LV6, the reaction force would affect his movements.

Therefore, Xiao He deduced that this guy's Superpower should be the effect of protecting him from the reaction force of attacks.

This also explains why this guy's previous attacks were so powerful. Because Vermilion Bird's attacks are not affected by reaction force, he can hit as hard as he wants. When his fist hits the target, it's as if he hits thin air.

Why did Indra of Y Country Team break his own bones after hitting Xiao He? Because of the reaction force.

But Vermilion Bird doesn't need to worry. The stronger the reaction force he receives, the stronger his kick will be, and correspondingly, the stronger the impact on Xiao He will be. It is precisely because Xiao He's body is so tough that the opponent's strength is so great.

This reaction force is precisely the kind of power that Xiao He cannot absorb, which is quite troublesome.

"This Superpower ..." Xiao He pressed a button on his headset and explained, "I think 'Black Tortoise' can handle it."

An Xiuru can control the softness and hardness of her body, thus nullifying Vermilion Bird's attacks.

But then Xiao He frowned: Wait, if the Mutant in the H Country Team are the Four Holy Beasts, wouldn't that conflict with An Xiuru's codename?

However, just as he was distracted, Vermilion Bird continued his attack. He swept a side kick towards Xiao He's midsection, and Xiao He raised his foot and kicked the opponent's ankle. A powerful force came from his foot, but Vermilion Bird's kick was neutralized.

"Oh?!" Xiao He raised an eyebrow: the opponent could only nullify the reaction force caused by his own attack, but he could not nullify Xiao He's attack power.

This indicates that the opponent's Superpower is a simple "reaction force" rebound, rather than a complex Superpower like Vector Control. Therefore, the opponent can basically be seen as someone with an exceptionally high physique and exceptionally strong punches and kicks.

"That makes things much easier," Xiao He muttered to himself, then got into position.

Since the opponent cannot nullify his power, it's time for them to compete in terms of skill.

Of course, he could quickly end the battle using Superpower like the Perfect Cube or Psychokinesis, but he wasn't satisfied with that. Since he had encountered such a skilled enemy, he should observe him more carefully and learn his techniques to become stronger.

"Let me see your skills..." Xiao He thought to himself, got into a fighting stance, and threw a jab.

Vermilion Bird leaned back slightly, but not far enough to avoid the punch. However, at that moment, his opponent suddenly kicked Xiao He above his knee, abruptly halting Xiao He's momentum. The punch also failed to reach Vermilion Bird. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Vermilion Bird leaned back and delivered a hook kick to the back of Xiao He's head.

The hook kick is a technique that uses the heel to attack the enemy's rear by hooking the leg. It is a kick that can be powerful even at close range. As a result, Xiao He stumbled a step toward Vermilion Bird, while Vermilion Bird kicked Xiao He's chest several times with a single foot.

Xiao He lost his balance and stumbled backward, but his height allowed him to regain his footing. However, Vermilion Bird then leaped up and delivered a double flying kick followed by a whirlwind kick to Xiao He's face. This time, Xiao He completely lost his balance, flew backward, and fell to the ground, his mind reeling from the kick.

A commotion erupted throughout the arena: Yinglong had been knocked down for the first time!

"My God! Yinglong has been knocked down for the first time today! Does this prove the old saying, 'Seven Kills means certain death'?!" the host exclaimed in surprise. "Yinglong break this curse of 'Seven Kills means certain death,' or will he successfully become a god and the ultimate winner of the day?! Will he even be able to stand up again?"

But before the host could finish his rant, Xiao He sprang to his feet with a somersault.

Although Vermilion Bird's combo appears flashy and powerful on the surface, the key to this combo, its essence, lies in the method Vermilion Bird used to stop Xiao He's attack at the beginning—the kick that landed on his leg.

Instead of directly clashing with the opponent's attack, the method was to stop the opponent's momentum through indirect attacks. Just now, Vermilion Bird relied on the kick to Xiao He's leg to suppress Xiao He's center of gravity and continue advancing, thus dismantling his offensive. Because Xiao He's power mainly came from his fist, the opponent did not need to use particularly great force to do this.

"I've learned something!" Xiao He thought excitedly, "This is fucking hilarious!"

"Tsk, this brat, he's really tough..." Vermilion Bird muttered to himself, hands on his hips, somewhat dissatisfied. Xiao He understood the word "brat".

Vermilion Bird took a breath and then got into position to continue her attack.

Meanwhile, Xiao He's mind was still racing: this technique seemed to be able to counter Vermilion Bird himself, because although Vermilion Bird's attacks could nullify reaction forces, the force of the attacks it received could not be nullified. Therefore, by using the technique that Vermilion Bird had just used, he could dismantle the opponent's attack without directly colliding with it.

However, mastering the art of observing the opponent's center of gravity and using this technique to neutralize their attack still requires practice.

Xiao He raised his hands to protect his head, carefully observing the Vermilion Bird's posture.

Vermilion Bird took a running start and kicked at Xiao He then launched a flying kick. He didn't need to worry about the reaction force, so he could use every method to enhance the power of his attack. The stronger the attack, the stronger the reaction force he could reflect.

Xiao He dodged to the side, and Vermilion Bird immediately launched a back kick at Xiao He's face after landing. But Xiao He suddenly raised his foot and kicked Vermilion Bird's supporting leg, thus fixing Vermilion Bird's center of gravity.

Vermilion Bird's back kick was originally aimed at Xiao He's face, but because he couldn't adjust his center of gravity, he couldn't lift his leg and instead kicked Xiao He in the abdomen. He simply took advantage of the situation and kicked out, forcing Xiao He back.

"This kid..." Vermilion Bird was also slightly surprised. He knew that Xiao He had been secretly learning the dismantling technique he had just used.

At that moment, Vermilion Bird felt a strong sense of threat: the strongest Superpower in history, plus the combat skills learned from various masters... If Yinglong was a monster, then it was a monster cultivated by this Mutant Competition.

Although Xiao He's attempt to thwart Vermilion Bird's attack failed, he didn't mind, because his physique could withstand the defeat, and he could continue trying. However, Xiao He was a little reluctant to let the battle end; he still wanted to learn more from his opponent.

However, after this attempt, Vermilion Bird's fighting spirit was completely ignited.

"You want to use me as bait to grow? Who will eat whom is still uncertain..." Vermilion Bird said through gritted teeth.

Xiao He understood what the other party was saying through the translator in his earpiece, and then laughed and said, "If you have the ability, then come on."

Vermilion Bird took a deep breath, then charged forward with all her might, delivering a flying kick towards Xiao He's face.

Xiao He crossed his arms to block the kick, but was forced back two steps. After landing, Vermilion Bird immediately launched two consecutive front kicks, which Xiao He dodged by leaning back. Then Vermilion Bird jumped up and delivered a whirlwind double flying kick, but Xiao He simply raised his arms to defend and did not attack.

Vermilion Bird knew that Xiao He was waiting for an opportunity to practice the defensive techniques he had used before. Thinking of this, he became somewhat anxious and unconsciously quickened his attack rhythm. He launched three consecutive single-leg kicks, targeting Xiao He's lower body, waist, and face respectively. Xiao He tensed up to protect his head and took the attack. Vermilion Bird immediately seized the opportunity to jump up.

"This move?" Xiao He was slightly surprised. After Vermilion Bird jumped up, his left foot kicked into Xiao He's chest. Because he was not affected by the reaction force, he did not retreat but continued to move forward. Therefore, he turned in mid-air and used the power of his waist and rotation to kick out with his right foot again, a powerful side kick that swept Xiao He's face.

This blow was heavy even for Xiao He; he spun around and fell to the ground, his mask flying off his face.

"Quick! Check if his face was captured on camera!" Cui Man said nervously, pressing her earpiece. The organizers quickly replied, "No, the mask flew off after he fell to the ground. You can't see his full face from any angle."

Cui Man breathed a sigh of relief and instructed Xiao He, "Put on the mask first."

"Wow! That was a really cool Flying Swallow Whirlwind Kick!" The commentator was excited. "Yinglong is down again! Even his mask was kicked off! Could it be that he really can't overcome this Seven Kills curse!?"

But just as the referee was about to step forward to check Xiao He's condition, Xiao He raised his hand, used his Psychokinesis to pull the mask into his hand and put it on, then slowly stood up, patted the dust off his body, and pondered the two kicks that Vermilion Bird had just delivered.

Then he turned to Vermilion Bird and said, "Your Flying Swallow Whirlwind Kick has a flaw because you are not affected by reaction force. This is not the ideal Flying Swallow Whirlwind Kick you envisioned, is it?"

The Flying Swallow Whirlwind Kick I just used actually had a flaw. In theory, after the first kick landed on the opponent's chest and knocked them back, I would also be pushed back a bit due to the reaction force. This would give me the opportunity to adjust the angle and distance, and then spin my body in mid-air to deliver a powerful spinning kick. This is because to generate the power of a kick, you need the right distance. If you're too close, you won't be able to generate any power, and if you're too far, you won't be able to hit the target.

However, Vermilion Bird is not affected by the reaction force...

This means that after Vermilion Bird kicks out, his body doesn't retreat, resulting in insufficient distance between him and his enemy to unleash the full power of the kick. He can only adjust the angle of the kick, thus limiting its effectiveness.

It can only be said that his Superpower limited his skills, which is truly a pity.

"It's decided," Xiao He said, pointing at Vermilion Bird with a smile, "I'm going to finish you off with the perfect version of the Flying Swallow Whirlwind Kick."

"Don't be so arrogant, you brat!" Vermilion Bird shouted angrily, charging at Xiao He again and shoving and kicking Xiao He in the chest.

But Xiao He suddenly leaped back lightly, dissipating the impact of the kick. The moment he landed, he took a step forward and rushed into Vermilion Bird's arms. Vermilion Bird was startled and quickly took a big step back to create distance.

Kicks require distance to be effective, so Vermilion Bird must maintain a suitable distance from Xiao He. This doesn't apply to Taekwondo competitions, where both fighters use their legs, naturally requiring a comfortable distance for both. However, the two are now engaged in Taekwondo freestyle fighting, where one side is not bound by distance restrictions...

Therefore, as soon as Vermilion Bird retreated, Xiao He continued to advance, forcing Vermilion Bird to raise her foot and deliver a side kick to Xiao He's face.

But this was exactly the opportunity Xiao He had been waiting for; to be precise, he deliberately lured Vermilion Bird into this situation. Because when the two were not close enough in front of each other, the only way to unleash the power of a kick was from the side, where there was enough space to execute it.

At that moment, Xiao He hooked his leg and placed it behind the knee of the leg that was supporting Vermilion Bird's body. Vermilion Bird was immediately startled: it was the same hook he had used earlier!

This hook caused Vermilion Bird's supporting knee to buckle and he to kneel on the ground. His kicking leg could only change direction and push off the ground to avoid falling, at least preventing him from kneeling on one knee.

"Goodness!" Vermilion Bird was startled, but couldn't help but exclaim "Good!"

At this moment, taking advantage of Vermilion Bird's stiffened body, Xiao He jumped up and kicked Vermilion Bird in the chest with his left foot. This kick sent Vermilion Bird staggering backward, and Xiao He himself also staggered back a bit due to the reaction force, keeping the two at a suitable distance. Vermilion Bird knew in his heart that this was the perfect distance for a kick, because he had kicked from this distance many times before.

However, he had lost his balance and had no way to dodge, so he could only raise his hands to protect his head.

Xiao He, meanwhile, retreated and spun in mid-air, unleashing a powerful spinning kick with his right foot!

Vermilion Bird grunted, spun around, and crashed to the ground. Xiao He, on the other hand, was pushed back further by the force of the kicks. He gracefully twirled in mid-air before landing steadily, straightening his tie with an air of exceptional elegance.

The scene was deathly silent. The audience was still reeling from the series of lightning-fast exchanges between the two, so exciting and fluid that they seemed to have forgotten to breathe!

"Strike... strike--down! Yinglong tells you, Seven Kills means certain death? That's not true, only 'Godlike'! Yinglong, you've gone mad with killing!" The host was the first to react, letting out a deafening roar, "This is the charm of the Mutant Competition! Audience members, does anyone still think today's match wasn't worth the ticket price!?"

The audience snapped out of their daze, and a wave of cheers swept across the arena, making it seem as if the entire stadium was trembling. The referee stepped forward to check on Vermilion Bird's condition, then raised his hand and shook his head.

Xiao He stepped forward to Vermilion Bird and extended his hand to him. "A very exciting battle. You are a very good opponent."

Vermilion Bird was still lying on the ground, his mind still foggy, but Xiao He had already grabbed his arm and lifted him up.

Vermilion Bird couldn't help but think: whoever organized this Mutant Competition, and what their purpose was, they had definitely miscalculated. They wanted to shatter the myth of a monster, but they didn't know that the monster was born from here...

They created this monster called "Yinglong" with their own hands.

Before this, perhaps someone could defeat Yinglong, but from then on? Such a person no longer exists.