KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

At this moment, Haderen was carrying the unconscious Kusanagi Shizuru up to the upper level. He dared not relax for a moment, because the enemy could catch up at any time.

"Yan Yue! Can you hear me?... Yan Yue..." Hadiron called out anxiously, but received no response.

"Damn it, his communicator must have been destroyed..." Haderen grew increasingly anxious.

He immediately used the communicator to issue an order to the Ikari Warriors: "Ralph, send men down to the lower levels immediately! Kusanagi Shizuru has been successfully rescued, but Kusanagi Kyo and Engetsu are in grave danger! I need you to send men down to support them right away..."

……

The upper level of the Black Noah.

As Heidern's team gradually gained control of the situation, the previously chaotic competition venue slowly calmed down. The passengers on the aircraft carrier gradually regained their composure, no longer panicking, but quietly awaiting the arrival of the military's lifeboats.

After learning of the conspiracy behind the tournament from the Ikari Warriors, the fighters sprang into action. Most chose to stay with the tourists, not only to await rescue but also to protect these innocent people from harm.

Meanwhile, the other fighters, led by the Ikari Warriors, rushed down to the lower level.

……

In Lucar's hall.

Yan Yue unleashed powerful Nen energy and instantly rushed towards Rugal. In the blink of an eye, Yan Yue transformed into countless afterimages and unleashed his strongest combo technique.

Super Special Move: [Water Flow Rock Smashing Fist - Continuous Dance]! Yan Yue's figure moved with ghostly speed, his fists and feet raining down on Rugal. This move, which had once blocked Tengu's [Dragon Tiger Frenzy], was certainly powerful enough.

"Dance skills? Hahaha, interesting!"

Rugal laughed contemptuously. His reaction was incredibly swift, allowing him to anticipate Yan Yue's movements and launch a counterattack. However, while Yan Yue's attacks appeared gentle, they were as smooth as a trickle of water, yet contained immense internal force capable of shattering cliffs. Yan Yue skillfully deflected each of Rugal's counterattacks and retaliated with even greater power.

A look of shock flashed in Rugal's eyes. Yan Yue's attacks were as smooth and natural as flowing water. His body spun lightly in the air, sometimes soaring up and sometimes falling down, making it a dazzling spectacle.

Finally, Yan Yue landed a powerful straight punch on Rugal. The punch, imbued with immense Nen power, sent Rugal flying backward.

"Boom!" Rugal's strong body crashed into the wall, causing a cracking sound and instantly kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Hit!" Yan Yue stopped, panting heavily.

But suddenly, a furious shout burst forth from within the smoke and dust.

"Caesarpo!"

Rugal spread his arms, gathering powerful energy between his palms. He quickly thrust them forward, unleashing a powerful energy wave that shot straight toward Yan Yue.

"So fast!"

Upon seeing this, Yan Yue immediately dodged to the side. He naturally knew how powerful Rugal's Kaiser Wave was; however, the Kaiser Wave was extremely fast and followed him like a shadow.

Yan Yue leaped swiftly, attempting to evade Kaiserbo's attack range. But Rugal was not about to let him escape so easily.

Super Special Move: Kaiser Wave!

With a wave of his hands, the second Kaiser Wave roared and pounced on Yan Yue like a bloodthirsty demon.

"Damn it! There's no escaping it now!"

Yan Yue felt unprecedented pressure. He gritted his teeth, concentrated his energy, and prepared to meet the attack with all his might. He mobilized all his strength and condensed it into a [Qi Barrier] between his palms.

"boom!"

"Boom!"

The moment Kaiser's Wave collided with the Nen, a deafening roar erupted. The entire space trembled, and surrounding objects were shattered by the aftershocks. Rugal's bronze statues were also destroyed, revealing the already desiccated skeletons inside.

"Ugh!"

After the intense collision, Yan Yue barely managed to withstand the impact of Kaiser Wave, but he was also thrown away by the powerful recoil. At the same time, his body suffered considerable damage, and the wound on his chest became more and more serious, with blood flowing out continuously.

Rugal's lips curled into a slight smile, brimming with confidence in his own strength. However, Yan Yue did not give up; he immediately adjusted his breathing, preparing to launch another attack.

"Hahaha...that was exhilarating..." Rugal continued his smug and ferocious laughter. "This move, using softness to overcome hardness, is indeed commendable..."

“Then I will return the favor with a powerful move!” As Rugal finished speaking, he spread his arms and leaned back, stretching his hands behind his back with an astonishing angle and force.

"Drink-"

Rugal suddenly roared, and Yan Yue immediately sensed a powerful serpentine energy surging violently from his body. Yan Yue clearly felt the terror of that aura; the killing intent accompanied by endless darkness was like a massacre before death.

Yan Yue immediately called out frantically to Kusanagi Kyo in the distance, "Kyo! Aren't you done yet? We're all about to die!"

……

The lower level of the Black Noah.

"Leona!?" Ralph and Clark exclaimed suddenly, looking at the little girl trembling with worry in front of them.

Leona's face was contorted, her brows furrowed, her eyes tightly shut, and she trembled violently. Her hands gripped her hair tightly, as if she wanted to tear it out. Low moans escaped her lips intermittently, a sound that tugged at the heartstrings.

Her body seemed to be controlled by an invisible force, convulsing involuntarily. Each convulsion made her appear to be in even greater pain.

Ralph and Clark tried to approach her, but a powerful force pushed them away. They could only watch helplessly from the sidelines.

At the same time, the three Chinese members who were with the Ikari team also encountered a problem.

"Athena!?" Chin Gentsai and Kensou's worried voices rang out at the same time, and the two quickly reached out to support Athena, who had suddenly collapsed to the ground.

"Ugh..." Athena groaned, rubbing her temples with both hands, cold sweat pouring down her forehead. Just now, an extremely powerful evil aura had struck Athena's mind without warning as she was fully focused on perceiving her surroundings, instantly severely damaging her mental strength.

"Let's go!" Athena, enduring a splitting headache, immediately realized the gravity of the situation. She hurriedly tried to stand up, trembling, but her body wouldn't obey her commands, and she almost fell to the ground again.

Her expression was filled with worry and fear, "Kyo and Yan Yue are in danger..."

Seeing this, Ralph's heart tightened, and he quickly ordered, "Terry, Liang, you and Master Zhen go to support Kyo and the others first. Clark and the others are responsible for protecting Leona and Miss Asamiya. Mr. Sakazaki and I will go to meet General Heidern now and rescue Mr. Shizuru first."

After hearing this, Clark solemnly instructed: "Everyone, stay in touch!"

Terry nodded to indicate that he understood, and together with Ryo Sakazaki, Chin Gentsai, and Kensou Shi, they sped off into the distance.

Takuma Sakazaki and Ralf exchanged a glance and then ran off in another direction.

……

"With mighty power, I awaken the aura of an emperor; all beings bow down before me..." As Rugal's passionate chant resounded, the serpent power within him seemed to ignite, instantly transforming into a dark red energy that swept over his entire body like a tidal wave. Simultaneously, his muscles began to swell slightly, emanating a chilling aura. Clearly, he was about to unleash a powerful attack capable of destroying the entire hall.

Just then, Kyo Kusanagi, who had been silently gathering the power of the Kusanagi Sword, suddenly opened his eyes and swiftly leaped to Yan Yue's side. The two looked at Rugal before them, their expressions growing increasingly solemn. However, in this tense atmosphere, the two exchanged a perfectly synchronized glance.

Kyo Kusanagi's gaze was firm as he said in a deep voice, "Engetsu, protect Benimaru and Daimon. Leave this to me!" Although his voice was calm, his eyes revealed unparalleled confidence and determination.

Hearing this, Yan Yue frowned slightly, feeling somewhat worried. However, when he sensed that Kusanagi Kyo was completely enveloped by the Kusanagi Flame, he nodded gently and immediately turned around and ran to Benimaru and Daimon, using a Nen barrier to firmly protect them.

Rugal looked at Kyo Kusanagi, who was stepping forward to fight, and said, "This technique originates from the strongest secret technique of the Strelheim family; only those with the majesty of an emperor can use it..."

"Enough talk! Come on!" Kyo Kusanagi retorted dismissively, then charged straight at Rugal.

Rugal then thrust his bent, backward-leaning hands forward with all his might, unleashing a massive, devastating energy wave carrying endless death and oppressive force towards Kyo Kusanagi.

Ultimate Super Special Move: [Caesar Emperor Wave]!

The massive energy wave swept through everything in its path, completely engulfing and tearing the entire hall apart, turning it into utter ruins.

Seeing this, Kyo Kusanagi was not afraid at all. He shouted and used all his strength, gathering all his power in his palm. In Kyo's mind, the Kusanagi sword was flashing with a dazzling light.

Then, he swung his palms forward with incredible speed, unleashing a crimson fire shockwave, followed by his strongest punch.

Ultimate Super Special Move: [Hyakuhachi-shiki - Orochi Nagi: Exorcising Evil]!

The crimson flames, imbued with the power of the divine artifact, clashed violently with the boundless holiness of Caesar's Emperor Wave, like a burning sword. In that instant, an earth-shattering explosion erupted.

"boom--"

The shockwave from the explosion, like a raging beast, unstoppably lifted everything around it high into the air. The once-solid walls were swept up like pieces of paper, flying wildly through the air. The surging energy, like a pillar of light reaching the heavens, pierced through the thick ceiling with overwhelming force, shooting straight down like an arrow and forcefully punching through the lower deck of the aircraft carrier.

"Drink—!" Yan Yue roared, using all his strength to block the overwhelming energy shockwave, like a towering mountain. Flames danced wildly around him, intertwining with the dark red energy to form a terrifying sea of ​​fire that engulfed everything in its path.

However, Yan Yue was already seriously injured and his body was extremely weak, but he still used his Nen energy without hesitation, like a tough barrier, to protect himself and the two people behind him.

Unbeknownst to her, Yan Yue's pupils began to glow with golden light, and golden flames suddenly ignited around her...

As time passed, the energy and smoke gradually dissipated.

Kyo Kusanagi, covered in wounds, lay not far away, breathing weakly.

"Drip..." Kyo Kusanagi's upper body gradually turned blood red, the bright red like blooming blood flowers, and blood kept dripping down, staining the ground a shocking red.

Rugal stood a short distance away, crouching and clutching his chest. His coat had been ripped apart by the powerful impact, revealing his bronze muscles covered in burn marks. Blood was also flowing from the corner of his mouth, indicating he had suffered a severe injury.

Rugal's eyes were filled with shock and disbelief; the once invincible Caesar Emperor Wave had actually been broken.

Rugal's狰狞 face twisted even more, and he growled in a low, hoarse voice, "He actually managed to break through the legendary Caesar Emperor Wave! This is simply a fantasy! This could never happen in my world!"

At this moment, Kyo Kusanagi was so weak that he could barely speak, and his breathing became rapid and disordered.

Kyo Kusanagi aimed to use the Kusanagi Sword to counter Orochi's power, severely injuring the arrogant Rugal and making him taste defeat. However, he himself was also injured by Caesar's Emperor Wave.

"I can't lose like this! I'm invincible!" Rugal seemed to be completely consumed by rage, his already beast-like face now filled with a crazed expression.

Rugal roared hoarsely, "Kyo Kusanagi, today is your death day! Prepare to die!"

After saying that, Rugal leaped into the air, and his seemingly ordinary hand instantly transformed into sharp claws, gleaming with a chilling light. With an unstoppable momentum, he viciously stabbed towards Kyo Kusanagi's chest, seemingly capable of easily piercing through him.

Although Kyo Kusanagi still retained a faint shred of consciousness, his exhausted body was no longer under his control, and his reaction speed had become extremely slow, leaving him no time to make any effective evasive maneuvers. With Rugal's deadly claws close at hand, seemingly poised to take his life at any moment, the shadow of death instantly loomed over him.

Just at this critical moment, a dazzling light suddenly flashed.

Super Special Move: [Nen Brick]!

Yan Yue, wielding a brick that emitted a violent and dazzling golden light, traced a magnificent arc in the air before striking Rugal's body with a dull thud.

"Get out of my way!" Yan Yue roared, and her powerful Nen energy erupted instantly, sending Rugal flying back several meters. Rugal's massive body rolled several times on the ground before finally stopping. He raised his head, his eyes filled with shock and resentment.

At this moment, Yan Yue's golden pupils shone with a chilling solemnity and oppressive light, as if they could intimidate everything.

Yan Yue regained her sight at this time.

His sculpted face was now filled with boundless anger and determination, and his entire body seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious power, burning with faint golden flames.

Yan Yue immediately walked up to Kusanagi Kyo, her gaze quickly sweeping over his blood-covered body.

Then, Yan Yue picked up a dusty, cracked brick. The brick felt incredibly heavy in his hand, as if it bore the weight of all his anger. He slowly turned around and began to hurl insults at Lucar, who was standing not far away:

"Rugal, you sore loser!"

(Author's note: The 94 plot is almost over, and I need to start writing some romance scenes. Originally, I planned to use Xiaolong as the only female lead, but many netizens want a harem. So, I'd like to ask everyone, do you prefer a harem or a single female lead? I'd like to have about three female leads in the harem without breaking up any existing couples. I personally feel that more than that wouldn't be interesting.)