Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 69 Slaying the Tiger (Bonus chapter for Alliance Leader Romantic Fish in the Rain)

"Begin!" the referee waved his hand to signal.

Gao Wu and Tie Biao stood facing each other, neither of them moving.

After one round of probing, they had gained a certain understanding of each other and no longer needed to waste time testing each other.

The boys and girls in the audience couldn't wait any longer. Someone waved a large crimson flag and led the singing: "Youth has its own wildness..."

With someone taking the lead, it naturally inspired hundreds of teenagers to sing along.

A blond-haired teenager muttered irritably, "Singing, singing my ass, it's not like it's a karaoke bar."

Although his martial arts skills weren't great, he was still a mid-level martial artist and knew that the pace of a match between experts was extremely important.

The onlookers can just watch the show; if they insist on joining in the singing, they certainly won't bother the battle-hardened Tie Biao, but they could easily affect the eighteen-year-old Gao Wu!

The blond-haired boy had staked all his New Year's money on Gao Wu, desperately hoping Gao Wu would win, which was why he loathed the group of singing boys and girls. But he was powerless to stop them.

Yang Ru was also complaining to Han Yang: "Can't these idiots just shut up for a while?"

Han Yang smiled and said, "Being supported by a large number of fans means being swept up by a large number of fans; the two are inherently one."

He then added, "Tie Biao's eyes look a bit stiff; he's likely been injected with a drug. Gao Wu's condition is not good."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a tiger's roar coming from the arena.

Tie Biao's tiger roar was high-pitched and powerful, covering the entire venue even without the aid of sound equipment.

The whistling sound from one person drowned out the chorus of ten thousand people and suppressed all other noises in the venue.

The tiger's roar is not only a loud and powerful sound, but also contains the invincible martial spirit of Tie Biao, and the violent ferocity to destroy everything!

At this moment, the roaring Iron Falcon was like the king of beasts, exuding a terrifying power that could subdue all living beings.

Although the Hot-Blooded Youth Group has tens of thousands of members, they all have to face the impact of this martial arts spirit with their own mental will.

In an instant, the overwhelming momentum of the passionate youth group was completely suppressed by Tie Biao alone.

Song Mingyue, who was watching the battle from a corner of the arena, also frowned slightly. Tie Biao was only a top-level martial artist. The fact that he could unleash his spiritual power through a long roar clearly meant that he had borrowed external force.

It's possible that he was blessed by a martial arts master, or that he received a bit of power from a demon god. There are many ways to receive external blessings, and generally speaking, it's difficult for outsiders to see the source of a martial artist's spiritual power.

Song Mingyue knew Tie Biao's background and was certain that his powerful spiritual strength originated from the Demon God.

The power bestowed by the demon god may seem immense, but it penetrates deep into the martial artist's spirit and infiltrates their soul. For a martial artist, this is, in fact, the most terrifying form of depravity.

Physical injuries can be repaired with various medications and technologies, but psychological damage cannot be repaired by external forces.

Once you enter the path of the demon god, there is no turning back. This is the fundamental reason why everyone wants to kill the followers of the demon god.

There is no possibility of repentance for followers of the demon god!

Unfortunately, such mental intimidation was ineffective against Gao Wu. Song Mingyue was well aware of Gao Wu's special talent; although his mental strength was far inferior to hers, his mental resilience was far stronger.

What we really need to be careful of is Tie Biao's sudden burst of power, which has clearly exceeded the limits of a martial artist.

A hint of worry flashed in Song Mingyue's bright eyes. She knew the battle would end within three to five moves, but she feared that Gao Wu wouldn't be able to withstand the ferocious Tie Biao...

On the arena, Tie Biao unleashed the Blood Burning Technique, a secret art originating from the worship of the Demon God, from which he obtained a portion of special power from the alien spirit.

Once his power is unleashed, his blood boils, and his body enters a berserk state. With the added boost from the Tiger Potion, his strength has increased by at least 50%, his speed and reaction time have also improved accordingly, and his body is now immune to pain.

Tie Biao's latissimus dorsi muscles were fully extended, and the bulging muscles made his body unusually broad. His face shape was also changed by the bulging muscles, and a king-shaped pattern appeared on his forehead. His pupils were red, like a fierce tiger ready to devour its prey.

Despite being more than ten centimeters shorter than Gao Wu, Tie Biao appeared to be a head taller than Gao Wu, his swollen body even large enough to fit two Gao Wus inside.

The dramatic changes in their physiques astonished the audience. Most people had only seen exaggerated body transformations in videos, but this was the first time they had witnessed such a technique performed live.

Compared to his previous transformation, which seemed like a joke, Tie Biao's transformation in the first round was a real joke. This time, he actually turned into a giant humanoid tiger.

Gao Wu felt immense pressure, but fortunately, he had cultivated the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra for many years, and his will was as firm as iron, which Tie Biao could not shake.

He smelled an even stronger aura of otherworldly beings on Tie Biao, clearly indicating that Tie Biao had activated some kind of secret technique of the demon god.

Gao Wu suppressed the urge to unleash the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation; it wasn't the right time yet.

Tie Biao was ready and not willing to waste any more time. He stretched out his body and pounced headfirst towards Gao Wu.

This move, "Tiger Pouncing on its Prey," was truly unparalleled in its power. Its surging size completely obscured Gao Wu, and its seemingly clenched fists unleashed a tiger-shaped chopping force, striking Gao Wu from above like a heavy axe.

The tiger-shaped chopping force, as heavy as Mount Tai, made Gao Wu's heart tighten. However, he didn't believe that his opponent would use his full strength from the first move.

Such violent power, if it misses its mark, will be a huge drain on Tie Biao. The opponent's overwhelming momentum is clearly an attempt to force him to back down.

Once he lost the initiative on the small arena, he wouldn't be able to retreat far before Tie Biao caught up. At that point, he would completely lose the initiative, while Tie Biao would continuously adjust his strength during the pursuit, his momentum growing stronger and stronger.

With this shift in power, two moves will suffice to defeat him.

In this critical moment, Gao Wu remained remarkably calm and made a decisive judgment. He immediately lowered his waist, sat on his horse stance, and used his fists to make an arc-like upward thrust, employing the Wave-Breaking Style from the Swimming Dragon Sword technique.

The "Breaking Waves" technique utilizes reverse force, making it suitable for this situation. Gao Wu was well-prepared, channeling all his strength through his spine to his fists, resulting in a punch with a force of at least 2,200 kilograms.

Tie Biao was somewhat surprised by Gao Wu's counterattack. He unleashed a powerful attack, but only used half of his strength in the Tiger-Style Chopping Fist, so that he could adjust and pursue Gao Wu later.

Seeing Gao Wu's strong counterattack, Tie Biao hastily added another 20% of his strength.

The Tiger-Shaped Chopping Fist and the Wave-Breaking Fist, which slammed upwards, collided. Gao Wu's body suddenly sank, and Tie Biao's swollen tiger-like body trembled. His Tiger-Shaped Chopping Fist was actually knocked away by Gao Wu's counter-attack with both fists. The power he had gathered in his fist stance was scattered, and he took half a step back.

In an instant, the balance of power between host and guest was reversed.

Without hesitation, Gao Wu seized the opportunity to deliver a vicious kick to Tie Biao's groin. The kick was cunning and cruel, striking Tie Biao's vital spot. This area is the most vulnerable part of a man's body, and even with specially made underwear, it is difficult to withstand Gao Wu's fierce whip kick.

Unaware of the attack, Tie Biao instead clamped his legs together, trapping Gao Wu's left leg. Gao Wu realized the danger, but it was too late. Tie Biao seized the opportunity to strike again with both fists, using the same tiger-shaped chopping force.

The sound of his fists slashing down this time was like the roar of a tiger, fully demonstrating the essence of a tiger pouncing on its prey.

Gao Wu tried to parry with his fists again, but he couldn't stop the domineering tiger-shaped chopping force. His fists were smashed down, exposing his chest.

Tie Biao's downward slash with both fists transformed into tiger claws, striking Gao Wu's chest directly. A muffled "bang" was heard, and the terrifying force caused Gao Wu's chest to cave inward, with a noticeable arch appearing on his back.

The immense pressure on his body caused Gao Wu to cough up blood from all seven orifices. But he still managed to adjust, his trapped leg twisting and pulling out like a snake, and he used the momentum to fly backward.

The passionate young men at the scene were so shocked by what they saw that they screamed in disbelief.

It wasn't that they were naive; it was simply that the high-definition, high-speed camera captured the scene very clearly, and the horrific state of Gao Wu after being punched made the boys and girls' hearts tighten.

With such ferocious punching power, Gao Wu would probably be killed on the spot!
The Yang brothers, Hongye and Hongji, both breathed a sigh of relief; those two punches were enough to secure the victory. The outcome of the fight was no longer in doubt!

Other martial arts masters shared the same opinion: Tie Biao's two punches were too heavy; even if Gao Wu didn't die, he would definitely be severely injured.

Sitting next to his father, Song Chunqiu, Song Yunhe couldn't help but mutter, "What a pity!"

He didn't like Gao Wu's association with Song Mingyue, but he didn't dislike Gao Wu. Seeing Gao Wu advance to the finals, he still hoped Gao Wu could win the championship.

This way, at least the boy's status will be improved. If people ask later, he can say Gao Wu is the Xuetao Cup champion, which would at least make him a decent match for his daughter. At least it won't be so embarrassing…

Seeing that Gao Wu was about to be defeated, Song Yunhe felt really sorry for Gao Wu.

Song Chunqiu, sitting in the main seat, paid no attention to his son's mutterings. He could see very clearly that Gao Wu was injured, and it was too early to say that the outcome was decided.

Song Chunqiu was also a little curious about Gao Wu. For Ming Yue to value him so much, he must have some special skills. Right now, he could only be described as a talented young man, but there wasn't much potential to be seen.

The feelings between young boys and girls are pure and may not have any ulterior motives. But he trusts Mingyue; this granddaughter is much more reliable than Lao Jiu.

If Mingyue only liked Gao Wu, she wouldn't have said so many good things about him!

Judging from the current situation, Gao Wu really doesn't have much of a chance. Fortunately, regardless of victory or defeat, it won't affect his plan to deal with the Dongjiang Demon God's followers…

Gao Wu landed with blood gushing from all seven orifices, but he dared not hesitate for a moment. He braced himself with one hand on the ground, turned around, and left.

The movement was incredibly fluid and agile, seemingly unaffected by any injury. This elicited cheers from the enthusiastic young men.

The martial arts experts, however, were unconvinced. Gao Wu's movements were beautiful, but he was no match for Tie Biao. If he could hold his ground and fight back, he could hold out for a few more moves.

Exposing your back directly will inevitably lead to defeat.

As Tie Biao pursued, he took a deep breath. By adjusting his breathing, the hot blood in his body boiled even more, which made him unleash even greater power.

With a single stride, Tie Biao was already behind Gao Wu. His right hand, like a tiger's claw, grabbed straight for the back of Gao Wu's neck.

Gao Wu was protected by a martial arts uniform and a headband, leaving only his neck exposed. With the strength of his tiger claws, he should be able to crush Gao Wu's cervical spine and end the match completely.

All he wanted to do now was tear Gao Wu apart; only in this way could he satisfy the tyranny in his heart.

At his limit, Tie Biao was radiating heat, and Gao Wu could feel the heat emanating from Tie Biao's mouth and nose even without turning around.

The tiger's claws slashed down with a sharp, piercing shriek, so sharp it hurt Gao Wu's eardrums. Knowing something was wrong, Gao Wu ducked and shrank his neck, trying to avoid the tiger's claws.

Tie Biao's tiger claws swelled up to be comparable to real tiger claws, and the tiger claws, larger than an adult's head, were gripping Gao Wu's neck.

He gripped Gao Wu's neck tightly with all his might, but felt that the back of Gao Wu's neck was tough and slippery, like a struggling python, and even with his tiger claws as sharp as daggers, he could not hold on tightly.

With a hiss, the iron tiger claw tore through the skin on Gao Wu's neck, also tearing open his impenetrable martial arts uniform, leaving five deep bloody marks on Gao Wu's back.

Such a ferocious move elicited another gasp from the audience.

Tie Biao was somewhat surprised that his attack failed to defeat Gao Wu. Just as he was about to make another move, Gao Wu, who was looking down, had already unleashed four Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curses.

The four divine incantations flashed, instantly suppressing the negative reactions within Gao Wu's body and the chilling death aura emanating from the tiger claws. They also activated the Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation, increasing his agility and spirit by 2 points.

The increased agility more than doubled his attack speed. The increased mental agility made his mind exceptionally clear, his senses enhanced, allowing him to instantly grasp all the information around him and make the clearest and most accurate judgments.

Thanks to the miraculous power of the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse, Gao Wu was able to withstand the impact of his severe back injury and reassemble his body's strength.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gao Wu turned around without hesitation and swung his palm to strike Tie Biao. He used the Wave-Breaking Strike from the Soaring Dragon Sword technique.

The counter-attack palm strike took advantage of the opening left by Tie Biao's first strike before his second was launched.

Sensing something was wrong, Tie Biao hurriedly raised his head and pulled in his chest to try to dodge, but Gao Wu was enhanced by the Gale Transformation, and his palm strike against the wind was exceptionally fast and had a sharp edge that could cut through giant waves.

The Swift Thunder Transformation was activated first, which severely stimulated Tie Biao's berserk mental consciousness, causing Tie Biao to pause almost imperceptibly.

Gao Wu swept his sharp palm across Tie Biao's neck, the hard edge of his hand tearing through Tie Biao's flesh, severing his trachea, and leaving a deep wound on his neck.

Boiling hot blood gushed out through the wound, turning into a large cloud of blood mist in the air...

Tie Biao's movements froze instantly. The powerful drug made him unable to feel pain; he only felt something bump against his neck.

He paused, his face filled with disbelief, and tried to reach out to check his injuries, but he couldn't lift his hand. Instead, his head snapped forward at a bizarre angle as if it had been severed.

The man swayed and collapsed onto the arena, falling at Gao Wu's feet...

The sudden and dramatic reversal, so brutal it was bloody, shocked the audience, and the huge martial arts arena suddenly became unusually quiet.

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