After breaking through his bottleneck, Lin Ye's strength took a qualitative leap, and he became increasingly unstoppable in the matches on the 200th floor. In his next two matches, he easily defeated his opponents with his agile, concentrated aura, precise predictions, and perfect fusion of the Six Powers and Nen. His winning streak reached fifty matches, making him the brightest rising star on the 200th floor. Gon and Killua also grew rapidly under Lin Ye's guidance. Drawing on his talent as an Enhancement Type, Gon successfully mastered his first Nen Technique-Rock. He concentrated all his Nen in his fist, making it as hard as iron and far more powerful than his ordinary attacks had been. Killua, meanwhile, combined his talent for Transmutation with his advantage in speed to master the Nen Technique Gale. By concentrating Nen beneath his feet, he could move even faster, even leaving afterimages behind. He could also concentrate Nen at his fingertips to form tiny aura blades and precisely attack his opponents' vital points. After mastering their Nen Techniques, Gon and Killua's combat strength increased dramatically. They overwhelmed their opponents from the 180th through the 199th floors, reaching the 199th floor in just three days and leaving themselves only one step away from the 200th. Their match on the 199th floor was their final battle in the lower-floor arenas, and their opponent was the strongest Nen user on those floors-Marcus. Marcus was a tall, powerfully built Enhancement Type Nen user whose body was covered in dense Nen. He specialized in the Enhancement Type Nen Technique Iron Wall, which gave him formidable defenses, and his strength was equally impressive. With a record of fifty-six wins and three losses, he had virtually no equal in the lower-floor arenas. "You kids are pretty impressive to have made it to the 199th floor," Marcus said, loosening his arms, his eyes grave. "But this is where your journey ends. Today, I'll show you just how terrifying the strongest fighter on the lower floors really is." Gon and Killua exchanged determined looks and stood shoulder to shoulder in the center of the arena, ready to fight. This was their first time teaming up against a powerful opponent, and the last hurdle in their climb to the 200th floor. "Begin!" At the referee's command, Marcus unleashed his Nen, concentrating all his Enhancement Type aura over his body and activating Iron Wall, making himself as hard as steel. At the same time, he charged at Gon and Killua with all his might, his fist whistling through the air toward Gon's chest. "Gon, keep him busy from the front! I'll circle behind him and attack!" Killua shouted. He activated Gale beneath his feet, instantly pushing his speed to its limit as he circled behind Marcus. Gon nodded and activated Rock, gathering dense Nen in his fist as he met Marcus's punch head-on. Bang! A violent crash rang out. Marcus's strength drove Gon back several steps, leaving his fist slightly red, while Marcus remained completely unmoved. A smug smile spread across his face. "Is that all the strength you've got? And you think you can keep me busy?" Marcus gave Gon no chance to catch his breath, swinging another punch at him. Gon gritted his teeth and activated Rock again, taking Marcus's attack head-on. Though every blow forced him back, he never gave up, keeping Marcus firmly occupied. Meanwhile, Killua had already circled behind Marcus. Tiny aura blades gathered at his fingertips, and he thrust them precisely toward Marcus's back. He knew that although Marcus's Iron Wall was formidable, its protection was relatively weak at his back. That was his weakness. Shhk! The aura blades struck Marcus squarely in the back. Although they failed to penetrate Iron Wall, they caused a slight disruption in his Nen, and his defense began to waver. "Damn you!" Marcus roared, turning to throw a punch at Killua. Gon seized the opening and immediately charged forward, activating Rock and driving his fist into Marcus's chest. Caught between attacks from the front and rear, Marcus's Nen fell into complete disarray. His Iron Wall collapsed in an instant, and he staggered back several steps, a trickle of blood escaping the corner of his mouth. "Now!" Killua shouted. He activated Gale beneath his feet again and instantly rushed in front of Marcus, thrusting the aura blades at his fingertips toward Marcus's chest. Gon charged in at the same time, his fist packed with dense Nen as he drove it toward Marcus's abdomen. Bang! Thud! Two dull impacts rang out as their attacks struck Marcus simultaneously. He flew backward like a kite with its string cut and crashed heavily to the ground. His Nen scattered completely, and he could no longer get up. "The match is over! Gon and Killua win!" The referee announced the result at the top of his voice, and thunderous cheers erupted from the stands. Gon and Killua exchanged excited smiles. They had finally advanced to the 200th floor. At last, they could fight shoulder to shoulder with Lin Ye in its arena. The two immediately headed to the 200th-floor rest area to find Lin Ye. At that moment, the arena on the 200th floor was hosting a match that had drawn everyone's attention-Lin Ye against Kaxiu, a Manipulation Type Nen user and one of the floor's top fighters. Kaxiu was thin, with sharp eyes, and specialized in controlling a Nen Beast. His Nen Beast was a giant Poison Spider with extremely potent venom. He could also control Nen Threads to restrict his opponents' movements. With a record of sixty-eight wins and seven losses, he was far stronger than Leo and the fighter on the 200th floor most likely to defeat Lin Ye. "Lin Ye, the Gale Force Hunter. Fifty consecutive wins-quite impressive." A cold smile curled Kaxiu's lips. Nen Threads gathered at his fingertips as he controlled Poison Spider and slowly stepped into the arena. "But today, I'm going to end your winning streak. My Poison Spider will leave you writhing in pain, unable to fight." Lin Ye stood calmly in the center of the arena, the aura around him agile and concentrated. He extended his predictive perception to its fullest, and both the flow of Kaxiu's Nen and the paths of Poison Spider's movements appeared clearly in his mind. He could sense that Kaxiu was stronger than any opponent he had faced before. This would be a tough battle. "Begin!" At the referee's command, Kaxiu immediately sent Poison Spider charging at Lin Ye. The enormous spider's legs were as sharp as blades, and it sprayed highly toxic venom from its mouth. At the same time, the Nen Threads at Kaxiu's fingertips shot toward Lin Ye, trying to bind him. Lin Ye's gaze sharpened. He activated Flash Shave, his figure darting like a phantom as he evaded Poison Spider's attacks and the entangling Nen Threads. Poison Spider was fast, and the Nen Threads were highly flexible. Dodging grew increasingly difficult, but Lin Ye still evaded every attack with precision. "Stop hiding! Sooner or later, my Nen Threads will bind you, and my Poison Spider will bite you!" Kaxiu sneered, directing Poison Spider into an even fiercer assault. Its legs rained down on Lin Ye while the Nen Threads spread over him like a spiderweb. Lin Ye took a deep breath and stopped dodging. The aura around him instantly condensed, and he flexibly adjusted his defensive aura to block Poison Spider's attacks. At the same time, he formed a Finger Pistol with his right hand, gathering penetrating aura as he thrust toward Poison Spider's eye-its eyes were its weakness. Hiss! Poison Spider let out a piercing, agonized hiss as Lin Ye's Finger Pistol struck its eye. Blood poured out, and its movements became erratic. Kaxiu's expression changed. He hastily controlled his Nen Threads to try to steady Poison Spider while sending more threads shooting toward Lin Ye. Lin Ye seized the opportunity and activated Flash Shave, instantly rushing in front of Kaxiu and thrusting an aura blade from his fingertips toward Kaxiu's wrist. Kaxiu had no time to react. The aura blade struck his wrist, immediately disrupting the flow of his Nen and leaving him unable to control Poison Spider or his Nen Threads. "Impossible! How can you be this strong?" Disbelief filled Kaxiu's face. He had never imagined he would be defeated by a newcomer. Lin Ye did not answer. He used Finger Pistol again, thrusting toward Kaxiu's chest. Unable to gather Nen to defend himself, Kaxiu took the hit and staggered back several steps, losing the ability to fight. "The match is over! Lin Ye wins!" The referee loudly announced the result, and thunderous cheers erupted from the stands. Lin Ye's winning streak had reached fifty-one matches, making him an unprecedented legend in the 200th-floor arena. Lin Ye turned and left the arena. As soon as he reached the rest area, he saw Gon and Killua running excitedly toward him. "Lin Ye! We won! We made it to the 200th floor!" Gon shouted excitedly, grabbing Lin Ye's arm in a hug. Killua also smiled and nodded. "Lin Ye, we can finally fight alongside you!" Looking at them, Lin Ye smiled with pride. "Good. From today on, the three of us will fight together on the 200th floor and grow stronger together." Just then, a teasing voice came from behind them. "Congratulations, Lin Ye. Fifty-one consecutive wins. You're becoming more and more interesting." Lin Ye, Gon, and Killua turned at the same time. Hisoka slowly approached in his clown outfit, an unsettling smile on his lips. His gaze remained fixed on Lin Ye, his eyes brimming with excitement. "Hisoka!" Gon and Killua's expressions changed, and they immediately readied themselves for battle. Lin Ye stopped them and looked calmly at Hisoka. "You finally came. I thought you'd wait a little longer." "I can't wait any longer," Hisoka said with a smile, toying with a playing card between his fingers. "You're strong enough now. Strong enough to be my opponent. I challenge you. Three days from now, in the top arena on the 200th floor, we'll settle this with a fight." Lin Ye looked at Hisoka, a flicker of fighting spirit passing through his eyes, and nodded. "All right. I accept your challenge." He knew this was a battle he had to face, and an opportunity to improve his strength further. He wanted to defeat Hisoka and prove his strength, and he also wanted to show Gon and Killua that, as long as they were strong enough, they could overcome any opponent. Hisoka's smile grew even more unsettling. He turned and walked away, leaving a few airy words behind him. "I look forward to your performance. Don't disappoint me." Watching Hisoka leave, Gon and Killua looked anxious. "Lin Ye, Hisoka is really strong. You have to be careful!" Lin Ye smiled and patted their shoulders, his gaze resolute. "Don't worry. I'll win. We'll make the most of these three days and train. I'll guide you so you can adjust to the pace of combat on the 200th floor as quickly as possible. And I'll keep refining my own abilities to prepare for my match with Hisoka." Gon and Killua nodded firmly, determination filling their eyes. The match in three days was destined to be a showdown between top fighters that would draw everyone's attention. Over those three days, Lin Ye, Gon, and Killua would give their all to prepare for the coming challenge. The gale sweeping through Heavens Arena was growing fiercer, and their legend would gain a new chapter in this climactic showdown.
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