KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

On the morning of the second day of the King of Fighters tournament, 12 fighters, including Yan Yue, Terry, and Mary, who had passed the preliminary rounds, gathered in the central hall of the eastern part of the fringe area.

The audience was filled with all sorts of gang members, their faces showing excitement or greed, and they kept shouting.

After these people gathered together, they started placing bets on the fighters in the ring, creating a chaotic and noisy scene.

However, the noise and commotion didn't last long before the host slowly appeared in everyone's sight.

A thin adult was seen walking towards the ring with exaggerated steps.

His sallow skin and two prominent buck teeth made him seem even more out of place and strange.

Moreover, he was wearing a green suit, but because it was too big, it was loose and baggy on him, making him look ridiculous and like a clown straight out of a circus.

At this moment, Yan Yue had changed into a blindfold suit and was using her sensory abilities to observe this strange host.

"The host's name is Coyote. He's Duke's messenger."

Last night, Lianxin provided information about the hyenas.

Coyote also comes from the Mephisto organization, and he is in charge of organizing this King of Fighters tournament in South Town. Moreover, the first volume of "The Secret Manual of Qin" has been handed over to him, and he will publicly reveal the secret manual to lure others to compete for it.

Coyote grabbed the microphone and solemnly announced in a sharp voice, "The King of Fighters Tournament Finals begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted in a loud cheer.

Coyote continued, "Today's finals have slightly changed rules, adopting a round-robin format. Two fighters will take turns challenging each other on stage, and the last one standing on the stage will be the champion."

Upon hearing this, the fighters exchanged bewildered glances, caught off guard by this sudden rule change.

Yan Yue remained calm, silently devising a strategy to deal with the situation.

As the frenetic metal rock music filled the spacious hall, the audience was instantly ignited with passion.

At this moment, a surprising change occurred at the edge of the arena—the surrounding mechanical devices started up one after another, and raging flames soared into the air, making the atmosphere on site even more tense and exciting, reaching an extreme level of intensity.

Terry strode confidently toward the center of the ring.

In contrast, there was a gangster planted by the Mephistopheles organization. This thug was burly and strong, with bulging muscles, and wore a metal helmet reminiscent of that of the ancient Roman Colosseum, giving him a heavy and intimidating presence.

The hyena glanced at the two fighters who were already standing in their positions, then quickly jumped off the platform and shouted at the top of his lungs, "The first match is now officially starting!"

In an instant, the battle was about to break out.

[Flame Punch] [Energy Rise]!

[Ghost Claw] [Rampaging Charge]!

The two figures moved in close quarters, their moves swift and fierce. Each attack and collision stirred up a gust of wind and a ripple of air.

The gangsters in the audience were all attracted, and gasps of surprise rang out from time to time.

After confirming that the host was Tulang, Yan Yue, who was standing in the waiting area, activated [Precise Perception] on Tulang.

After a period of investigation, Yan Yue revealed a barely perceptible smile, "The secret manual was actually on the silly wolf."

At the same time, Yan Yue hurriedly began to think: "Since the first and second secret manuals have already gathered at the competition venue, then the holders of the third secret manual—the Qin brothers—should also be here..."

Therefore, Yan Yue hurriedly activated the [Perception Domain] to search for the people around her.

Soon, Yan Yue overheard some conversations among the surrounding gang members.

"Our people have given us new information: the secret manual is in their hands!"

"Alright everyone, get ready. Once the match is over, when the fighters' stamina is at its lowest, it will be the best time to seize the secret manual!"

"clear!……"

……

As the competition drew to a close, only six fighters remained on the field. The second round of the competition began.

Terry successfully advanced, and Yan Yue, fearing that her weaknesses and intentions would be exposed, did not hold back. She used the [Emperor's Crushing Fist] to directly defeat Bu Po Ren and also advanced.

Because of Yan Yue's warning, Mary did not go all out and naturally lost the match, and is now waiting in the waiting area.

But just as the fighters were taking a break, Yan Yue sensed that Tu Lang seemed to be preparing something. He handed the microphone to another person and walked towards the backstage area.

Yan Yue took a few deep breaths and thought to herself, "Senior brother, I'm leaving the competition to you. I need to get ready to snatch the secret manual!"

Since Yan Yue deciphered the secret book herself, she had given up hope of its power. However, since the contents of the secret book were related to emperors, Yan Yue wanted to try to find out about her origins from it.

At the same time, some people doubted whether the supreme divine power described in the secret manual truly existed.

So, while most people were watching the fighters' matches, Yan Yue secretly left the waiting area.

At the same time, two figures in Chinese attire, one in red and one in blue, appeared in the audience, searching for something.

……

The backstage area of ​​the fighting hall.

Using her senses, Yan Yue silently followed the coyote backstage and into a secluded room.

The hyena ordered the guards on both sides to open the door and went inside.

The hyena cautiously looked around, and after confirming that no one was around, it hurriedly took out a scroll that exuded an ancient aura from its bosom. It was the first volume of the "Secret Book of Qin," titled "The Scroll of Fists."

Meanwhile, Yan Yue clearly sensed the coyote's movements from the other side of the wall, guessing that the coyote would spread this secret book in the final stage of the competition, triggering a struggle and battle among the gangsters.

Yan Yue carefully sensed the secret manual in the coyote's hand. After confirming its authenticity, she began to gather her spiritual energy in her hands.

Yan Yue showed no fear. Faced with the current situation, he knew that time was of the essence and there was no room for hesitation. He had to end the battle quickly.

[Nature Flow] Open!

[Mind Energy Protection] Activated!

[Precise Sensing] Open!

[Nen Split] Activate!

Having made his decision, Yan Yue took a deep breath and began to unleash all his abilities. His hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals, and beams of light emanated from his body.

Once everything was ready, Yan Yue manipulated her clone to quietly walk to the wall and hide.

At this moment, the guards were keeping a close eye on their surroundings, completely unaware of the impending danger.

Just then, an exquisitely designed earring suddenly fell from the sky.

"Ding!"

The earring made a crisp sound as it hit the ground.

Before they could react, the earring suddenly exploded, instantly emitting an extremely intense white light.

The white light was so dazzling that it instantly blinded the guards, leaving them completely enveloped in a white light.

This earring is a unique piece of equipment in Yan Yue's Ikari Warriors backpack—the [Earring Flashbang]!

The instant the flashbang exploded, Yan Yue and her clone almost simultaneously unleashed their superb assassination skills, their figures moving as fast as the wind, leaving only afterimages.

In the blink of an eye, the guards didn't even have time to let out a scream before they silently collapsed to the ground.

After dealing with the guards at the door, Yan Yue decisively rushed into the room.

With a loud bang, Yan Yue kicked open the door.

As the door was kicked open, the coyote inside was startled and hurriedly turned around. When he saw Yan Yue, his pupils shrank sharply, revealing a hint of fear.

However, before the coyote could react, Yan Yue's clone attacked from the side, aiming straight for the coyote's vitals.

The clone moved its hands, and an arc of silver light flashed.

[Fake Moonlight Saw]!

In an instant, a sharp blade of light sliced ​​through the air.

"Pfft!" Blood splattered everywhere, and the hyena was hit before it could even let out a scream.

The immense impact sent its body flying backward, crashing into the wall before it slid limply to the ground.

Fresh blood gushed from the wound, quickly staining the ground red.

Yan Yue ruthlessly stepped on the coyote's body and picked up the secret manual. After examining it carefully, Yan Yue also took out the secret manual she had on her and compared it with the manual.

"This is truly the first copy of 'The Secret Manual of Qin'! The paper pattern is exactly the same as mine!"

After confirming that it was the secret manual, Yan Yue didn't dare to delay for a moment. She put the manual into her pocket and hurriedly left the scene.

……

However, just as Yan Yue stepped out of the backstage room and into a corridor, two Chinese figures, one in blue and one in red, stood in front of her, blocking her path.

Aside from their slightly different hairstyles, the two are almost identical.

Yan Yue sensed the powerful aura emanating from the other party, and an invisible pressure rushed towards him, causing him to involuntarily become more vigilant.

Yan Yue stopped and asked in a deep voice, "Are you the Qin brothers?"

The Chinese man in red sneered and replied in an icy voice, "Not bad! It seems Yamazaki Ryuji has already fought you. Now, hand over those two secret manuals you possess!"

Yan Yue was equally defiant, replying in the same icy tone, "You can have the secret manual, but I refuse!"

Hearing Yan Yue's dismissive reply, the blue-clad Chinese man slowly extended his right hand, revealing a scroll radiating a mysterious light, and said smugly:

"Hahaha... It's too late! Now all three secret manuals are gathered here..."

Then, the Qin brothers closed their eyes and muttered incantations, as if they were resonating with some supernatural force.

"What does this mean?" However, before Yan Yue could figure out the reason, a strong sense of crisis emerged.

In an instant, Yan Yue felt as if the two secret manuals on her body had been given life, and they began to tremble violently, bursting out with an incomparably powerful force.

This force instantly swept across the surroundings, causing the originally peaceful space to become distorted and unsettling.

"Damn it! Something's not right!"

Faced with such a sudden change, Yan Yue was momentarily at a loss.

Although Yan Yue realized in advance that the situation was not good, her body did not have time to react accordingly.

"Uh!"

Yan Yue hurriedly stretched out her hands to protect her chest, trying to resist the force invading her body.

Soon, the resonant power of the three secret manuals enveloped Yan Yue and the Qin brothers.

……

When Yan Yue regained consciousness, she was surprised to find herself in a dark place filled with an eerie atmosphere.

"The power to transcend space?"

Just as Yan Yue was filled with doubt and wariness, the Qin brothers' voices rang in her ears once again:

"Hahahaha... Welcome to the ancient tomb of our ancestor, King Qin Long! A grand celebration for the immortality of the two brothers is about to be held here!"