Of course, let alone Kim Taegwang on the stage, Lin Ran's move shocked almost all the participating contestants who understood the game.
"How is this possible?! That's Kim Taegwang in Blood Burst state!"
"With the attribute increase from Blood Burst, even a pig could put up a bit of a fight, right?!"
"How did he manage to send Kim Taegwang, who had activated Blood Burst, flying so far without activating Blood Burst himself?!"
Vasily, the Twin Blade Berserker from the Red Leaf Nation, was the first to exclaim in disbelief.
Sandu, the Corrosive Current from the Oceanic Federation, also took a sharp breath:
"Such monstrous physical quality, is this the Golden Dragon..."
"The only thing I don't quite understand is, what was that thing wrapped around his hand just now?"
"That thing, which looked like armor, must have played a crucial role in him blocking Kim Taegwang's attacks..."
Caesar also looked at Lin Ran thoughtfully:
"That seems to be a technique to strengthen one's body... a bit like someone I met before who could armor his body."
"But judging by the actual effect Lin Ran achieved, it seems much more formidable than that guy's armor transformation!"
"With such a special technique, he is definitely a top-tier melee fighter!"
The others remained silent.
Clearly, Lin Ran's monstrousness had once again exceeded their expectations, making their ambition to win the championship even more difficult.
All they could say was, the only thing to be thankful for was that, fundamentally, Lin Ran's team only had two people...
But comforting themselves with this reason every time felt increasingly awkward.
Wasn't that equivalent to shaking their own resolve?
And at this moment, Kim Taegwang on the stage, his resolve was shattering even more.
Others watching from the sidelines only felt shocked.
But he, experiencing it firsthand on the stage, only felt boundless anger and fear.
This person is truly a damn monster! Why is he so good at everything!?
He had already given his all, activating Blood Burst, yet he could only end up in a stalemate?!
Doesn't that mean if he hadn't activated Blood Burst, he would have been crushed in an instant?
Feeling incredibly wronged, Kim Taegwang felt like he was about to go mad and roared, charging at Lin Ran again.
"Come on!"
Lin Ran's spirits lifted, and he met Kim Taegwang head-on.
He hadn't had such an exhilarating fight in a long time, so he couldn't let him rest.
The method he had just used to block Kim Taegwang's assault was, naturally, Armament Haki infusion.
Lin Ran hadn't expected the power of this move to be so immense when used for direct confrontation. He had initially prepared to be sent flying.
However, after experimenting, Lin Ran, now confident, no longer panicked and decisively utilized the Haki infusion to continue exchanging blows with Kim Taegwang.
Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack!
The attacking rhythm of both fighters was extremely fast. In just a few dozen seconds, they exchanged another twenty or so moves.
One side relied on the boost from Blood Burst, while the other utilized the advantage of Haki infusion; they were evenly matched.
But the problem was, Lin Ran's Haki infusion could be used indefinitely, while Kim Taegwang's Blood Burst had a time limit.
This limitation made Kim Taegwang's offense quite anxious, as he continuously sought an opening.
Unfortunately, with Observation Haki, Lin Ran dealt with him with ease, his defense airtight.
No matter how fierce the storm or how tumultuous the waves, I remain calm and unmoving.
In this way, the gap in their mental states widened even further.
Unable to break through, Kim Taegwang, whose mentality had collapsed, finally revealed a flaw amidst his anxious assault, which Lin Ran, who had been waiting for an opportunity, skillfully seized.
Golden Dragon Ascending Fist!
Lin Ran unleashed his soul skill without hesitation, delivering a heavy punch to Kim Taegwang's jaw.
This solid punch almost dislocated Kim Taegwang's jawbone and directly put him into a state of brief, pathetic dizziness.
Consequently, Lin Ran did not let go of this rare opportunity and decisively pursued, unleashing a continuous barrage of fierce attacks.
Straight punch! Left hook! Roundhouse kick! Aerial stomp! Right hook!
The successive blows made Kim Taegwang's bones crackle and pop. By the time he reacted, he was already struggling to hide his decline.
No matter how desperately he struggled, he couldn't change the fact that he was being endlessly pummeled.
Lin Ran's offense was too brutal, and now that he had the initiative, his power was even more evident.
As for Kim Taegwang, completely enveloped by the flurry of punches, he could only defend and had no power to counter...
The outcome was decided!
Seeing Lin Ran like a bulldozer, hammering Kim Taegwang from the ground to the sky, and then from the sky back to the ground, almost everyone could see the immense gap between them.
He's crushing you in Blood Burst state without even activating his Blood Burst, so what else can you possibly do?
When Blood Burst wears off, won't you be at his mercy?
The reality unfolded exactly as they had imagined.
Facing Lin Ran's full power, Kim Taegwang, relying on Blood Burst, could barely hold on.
But the moment Blood Burst expired, he was mercilessly crushed by Lin Ran!
Kim Taegwang, in a weakened state, couldn't even last one round before Lin Ran's powerful punch left him looking like a dying dog, once again being stomped on.
"Are you convinced now, little darling?"
"Do you understand now why there's such a huge gap between us?"
"It's because you're just a pathetic kimchi dog, only able to rampage in your own country..."
"Once you dare to come out and bark, you'll only have your teeth knocked out."
"Understand?"
Lin Ran looked at Kim Taegwang, who was at his feet, only able to make gurgling sounds and in a dazed state, and asked with a shake of his head.
Kim Taegwang trembled with anger, struggling to stand up again.
Unfortunately, Lin Ran gave him no such opportunity. He sprang up and delivered a powerful kick, sending Kim Taegwang flying like a projectile from the stage and back into the formation of their kimchi country.
"The winner of this match..."
"Dragon Country! Lin Ran!"
Tadahiko Tanigawa announced the result, which he found extremely displeasing, with a pained expression.
He had initially hoped for Kim Taegwang to regain his manly vigor and make a comeback, only to be mercilessly slapped in the face by Lin Ran.
This forced him to lament that the "heroes" of the kimchi country were indeed unreliable.
To take down this detestable Lin Ran, it would still have to be the warriors of the Great Sakura Country!