The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2680 - 2655: Simple and Brutal! Annihilate the Enemy with One Punch!

As they proceeded down the passageway towards the Fighting Arena, Tai Yi implored gravely, "Sword Demon, Huang Long, the initial three bouts of the newcomer martial arts competition are of paramount significance!"

"Exhibit your might to the fullest extent possible!"

"Should you capture the attention of other powerful warriors, the advantages awaiting you within the Fighting Arena will be considerably greater!"

"Do you comprehend?"

Tai Yi's voice was low.

Huang Long guffawed softly, "Fear not, Manager Tai Yi; a mere warrior at the Seventh Layer of the Death Reversal Realm is nothing. I have vanquished countless such individuals. It shall take but a single punch from my fist to vanquish this whelp!"

"Ample proof of my prowess!"

Huang Long chuckled again.

Throughout their journey, Lin Bai remained a man of few words, utterly silent.

Presently, Tai Yi guided Huang Long and Lin Bai from the dimly lit corridor. The stone portal ahead swung open, and a cacophony of sound from the Fighting Arena surged into the passage.

"Proceed. Within the confines of the Fighting Arena, destiny dictates the outcome of life and death!"

"May fortune favor you both!"

Tai Yi stood poised at the threshold, conveying his parting words to Lin Bai and Huang Long.

A faint smile touched Huang Long's lips as he stepped with unhurried confidence into the arena.

Lin Bai followed close behind.

Upon their entry into the Fighting Arena, the overwhelming sonic waves seemed poised to propel them back.

Lin Bai raised his gaze, observing the colossal circular tiers surrounding the Fighting Arena. Tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands, of warriors were fixated on the impending duel, their voices erupting in fervent cheers for both Lin Bai and Huang Long!

"Destroy them!"

"Go, Sword Demon, obliterate them!"

"With such an intimidating mask, do not let us down!"

"Huang Long, strike him down!"

"Huang Long, give it your all!"

Warrior after warrior bellowed their encouragement towards the Fighting Arena.

At the very heart of the Fighting Arena, an elderly gentleman observed the two combatants with a benevolent smile.

Without question, this individual was the designated referee of the Fighting Arena, Ning Zheng.

"You are both emerging talents, with little need for elaborate introductions. Let us commence!"

"Are you prepared?"

Ning Zheng inquired.

Huang Long sneered, "Referee, are you prepared to witness his demise?"

Ning Zheng chuckled, "Bold words indeed. Many who grace the Fighting Arena utter grander pronouncements than yours, only to meet a dismal end. I trust you will not suffer the same fate!"

"Sword Demon, are you ready?"

Ning Zheng inquired of Huang Long with a chuckle, before turning his attention to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai responded with a slight inclination of his head.

"Excellent!"

"The bout begins!"

With Ning Zheng's declaration, his form ascended into the air, departing the Fighting Arena's confines to observe the unfolding confrontation.

At this juncture, Huang Long pivoted, casting a look of utter contempt upon Lin Bai. He clenched his fist and declared, "If you concede defeat now, your life shall be spared. Otherwise, once my strike lands, death will be your inescapable fate!"

Concealed beneath Lin Bai's mask, his eyes fixed upon Huang Long, a subtle smile began to form.

"What amusement do you find?" Huang Long demanded icily, noting the nascent smile in Lin Bai's eyes.

Lin Bai offered no verbal reply, his smile only broadening.

"Insolence!" Huang Long roared in fury, stomping his foot. He launched himself forward, unleashing a powerful strike towards Lin Bai, the sheer force of which seemed to fracture the very void.

A formidable fist technique erupted alongside Huang Long's enraged cry.

Swish—

The instant Huang Long's punch descended, Lin Bai swift as lightning executed his movement technique, gracefully evading the assault.

Even without invoking the Great Sun Chasing Skill, Lin Bai's current cultivation level sufficed to effortlessly sidestep Huang Long's devastating blow!

"He actually managed to evade!" Huang Long displayed no anger, instead launching another powerful fist strike at Lin Bai.

With each successive onslaught from Huang Long's fists, Lin Bai expertly evaded.

After several such near misses, Huang Long, his temper fraying, addressed Lin Bai with cold disdain, "Is your sole talent evasion? Were you perhaps born without the use of your hands?"

Huang Long's voice boomed, laced with irascible provocation.

The sting of these words gradually ignited a spark of lethal intent within Lin Bai's eyes.

At this pivotal moment, Lin Bai regarded Huang Long with newfound seriousness, relinquishing his defensive posture.

Witnessing Lin Bai turn to face him directly, Huang Long smirked, "No more running? Excellent, then face me!"

"Prepare for your annihilation!"

Huang Long, overjoyed, believed Lin Bai had been provoked into a direct confrontation.

Precisely as Huang Long's fist drew near, Lin Bai advanced, extending a single hand in a powerful counter-punch, a strike akin to a dragon's furious charge directed squarely at Huang Long.

Boom——

A thunderous detonation echoed through the arena.

The moment Huang Long's and Lin Bai's fists met, an immense force instantly pulverized Huang Long's arm, causing it to violently disintegrate. Concurrently, Lin Bai's fist made contact with Huang Long's skull.

Bang!

Huang Long's head exploded.

A single punch!

With but one decisive blow, Lin Bai annihilated Huang Long, who had reached the Great Perfection of the Death Reversal Realm!

After the demise of Huang Long, Lin Bai’s gaze calmly settled upon Ning Zheng.

Ning Zheng descended, a chuckle escaping him, "Nevertheless, you have triumphed in the initial bout. Proceed to rest and recuperate your spiritual power. Upon your recovery, you may request to commence the subsequent match!"

Lin Bai questioned Ning Zheng, "Senior, if I find no need for rest, may I initiate the second match without delay?"

Ning Zheng inquired, "Though you vanquished Huang Long with apparent ease, the engagement did consume a significant portion of your spiritual power. Should you not return to your optimal state, confronting a more formidable opponent next could prove disadvantageous."

Lin Bai, however, shook his head and declared, "No need. Commence the second match!"

A flicker of surprise crossed Ning Zheng’s face as he asked, "Are you certain of this decision?"

Lin Bai offered a slight nod in affirmation.

Ning Zheng then let out a soft laugh, "Very well. Since it is your earnest request, it shall be granted!"

With that, Ning Zheng turned his attention to Tai Yi, who awaited by the stone door. He conveyed Lin Bai’s unusual request, prompting Tai Yi to smile faintly before making his way back to the chamber Lin Bai had initially occupied.

Within that very room, several other novice combatants stood near the window, their attention captivated by the fierce duel between Lin Bai and Huang Long unfolding in the arena below.

"I scarcely imagined a warrior of the Death Reversal Realm Seventh Layer could actually overcome Huang Long!"

"Pray tell, why has he not yet departed the stage?"

"He has secured victory; why does he remain standing within the arena?"

These questions arose, laced with bewilderment, from the onlookers.

At that precise moment, Tai Yi entered the room, announcing, "The Sword Demon has clinched his first engagement but has surprisingly requested to proceed immediately to the second match. The adversary for this upcoming second contest shall be..."

"Divine Flower, you shall be the one," Tai Yi declared.

Instantly, all eyes shifted towards a warrior within the room, conspicuously distinguished by a mask adorned with a blood-red floral insignia.

Upon hearing his designation, he rose from his stone stool with a sneer, responding, "Then allow me the honor of facing this warrior!"

This combatant, known by the moniker Divine Flower due to his mask!

This identity, too, was a creation of the enigmatic Sloppy Old Man.

It served as the codename for this particular warrior within the hallowed halls of the Fighting Arena!

Divine Flower, accompanied by Tai Yi, strode purposefully into the arena.

Ning Zheng, observing Divine Flower’s approach, promptly proclaimed, "Then, as per the arrangements, the Sword Demon’s second match commences!"

Divine Flower’s gaze fixed upon Lin Bai, a sneer twisting his lips. He spoke with overt disdain, "I truly did not anticipate you managing to defeat Huang Long; an utterly unexpected outcome..."

"However, crossing paths with me now, your luck will surely run out. I assure you, I am no mere brute like that fool Huang Long..."

Divine Flower taunted Lin Bai, his words dripping with condescension.

Yet, before he could complete his venomous pronouncement, Lin Bai surged forward, closing the distance between them with startling speed. He retorted with icy calm, "Is that so? Yet, from my perspective, you are all identical!"

"Every single one of you is destined to perish!"

Lin Bai’s eyes blazed with fierce determination.