The moment Lin Ran stood up with a whoosh, Adam Hammer, who had already secured victory on the stage, also cast his gaze in this direction.
The instant their eyes met, Adam Hammer flashed a smile that was difficult for ordinary people to detect and beckoned to Lin Ran, looking provocative.
Upon witnessing this, the competition arena erupted.
Good heavens, Adam Hammer was no longer holding back at all! He was directly calling out Lin Ran by name.
However, it must be said that after Caesar's defeat, the situation had indeed become quite clear.
What remained was only the one-on-one solo battle between Lin Ran and Adam Hammer.
Or rather, on Lin Ran's side, there was also Luo Qingyan, who had just performed exceptionally.
As for the supporting characters on Adam Hammer's side, they had completely faded into obscurity.
So, would Lin Ran choose to go first, or would he send Luo Qingyan out first for reconnaissance or to wear down the opponent?
All eyes converged on Lin Ran.
Under the intense scrutiny of the crowd, Lin Ran did not hesitate for a second, stepping onto the stage and lightly clenching his fists:
"Come on!"
"I think we've both been waiting for this day for a very long time..."
"It would be truly disappointing to back down at this moment."
"Since that's the case, let's settle our differences here on this stage with true combat!"
Adam Hammer nodded:
"That's precisely my intention..."
"Truthfully, I've always been very curious about your limits."
"In previous matches, no matter who your opponent was, you always seemed to handle them with effortless grace..."
"It seems only I can truly gauge that extent!"
Lin Ran also smiled:
"I doubt you'll have that opportunity!"
"When the fight starts, you'll likely be thinking about how to kill or defeat me..."
"While I'll probably be contemplating how to take you down without completely crippling you."
"After all, the Lighthouse Nation must have paid an unimaginable price to fully recondition you."
"If you were to turn into a pile of rusty scrap metal from a mere arena match, the entire leadership of the Lighthouse Nation would likely go mad!"
Damn! Things were heating up!
Hearing the two exchange sharp, unyielding words, both the spectators and the contestants became increasingly excited.
"Is the battle of kings finally about to begin?"
"This confrontation is definitely a visual feast... I wonder if this small arena shield can withstand their destructive power!"
"What I'm more curious about is, how many hidden trump cards will these two, who have both concealed countless secrets, reveal in this fight..."
"Don't be surprised if they make all their previous opponents feel utterly inferior by the end."
"That's bound to happen! You have to remember, both of them have been undefeated throughout the competition, so who knows how much they've held back."
"Now that we're at the final moment of life and death, they definitely won't hold anything back..."
"At the very least, the losing side won't, they'll surely unleash everything before their final demise!"
"That's right! It's just hard to say who will be the one frantically discarding their trump cards... it's really hard to guess!"
"..."
Aside from them, the assembled Sakura nobles were also filled with excitement.
Especially Tanaka Kenko, who had secretly decided to turn both Lin Ran and Adam Hammer into puppets under his control.
For him, the more spectacular and exaggerated the fight between the two, the better.
Firstly, in his fantasy, these two were practically already theirs, and enslavement was a certainty. Who wouldn't want strong fighters under their command?
Secondly, the more spectacular their fight, the greater the sensation they could create, inevitably diverting a significant portion of others' attention.
His plan for usurpation had reached its most critical juncture, and his covert actions were in dire need of cover from overt events.
This epic battle would naturally serve as an excellent cover...
All he needed to do was to tread carefully at every step!
After all, such a major undertaking as rebellion could not tolerate even the slightest oversight.
Thinking of this, Tanaka Kenko couldn't help but touch a simple white sachet he kept in his embrace.
Fortunately, he had already received a promise and assurance from the leader of the Shinkan organization.
When he proceeded with his affairs, they would at most remain neutral and not interfere to help the Kanna-guuji faction...
Tanaka Kenko didn't ask for help from the Shinkan organization. Their neutrality was already satisfactory.
The only thing that displeased him was that even a mere promise of neutrality, without any actual help from the Shinkan organization, had cost Tanaka Kenko a considerable sum.
These greedy and damned parasites were truly disgusting...
Hah, just you wait! Once I ascend the throne, we'll see if you still have good days ahead!
Tanaka Kenko tightly clenched the sachet in his hand, almost crushing it.
On the other side.
Chizuru Ginshiro's complexion was also uncontrollably flushed and trembling.
Although others couldn't tell what she was excited about, judging by the increasingly exaggerated tremors, she might have climaxed at any moment.
What a terrifying pervert...
Under Chizuru Ginshiro's pathologically frenzied gaze at the arena, many people instinctively moved away, not daring to stand beside her.
In a dark room, empty except for a certain man.
Watching Lin Ran and Adam Hammer standing opposite each other on the large screen, Kanna-guuji was also gasping for breath, his emotions clearly unstable. He kept glancing at a clock hanging on a nearby pillar.
On this ancient and mystical clock, almost all the hour markers were black, with only the twelve representing midnight being a vivid blood red.
Upon seeing that red hue, Kanna-guuji became even more agitated, even pinching his own neck with his other hand as if to restrain something.
As his actions grew more frenzied, the jade pendant finally vibrated slightly, transmitting the sensation to Kanna-guuji.
This single tremor cleared Kanna-guuji's mind significantly.
Rubbing his aching forehead, Kanna-guuji finally let out a sigh:
"At least, the Shinkan organization is on our side..."
"Isn't that right, Master?"