The atmosphere in the Dragon Country Martial Ranking team's rest hall was rather heavy.
Except for Chen Jiuyang, Yan Hongming, Ye Tiannan, Han Lixuan, and Jiang Lihuo were all injured.
A sense of oppression washed over them.
All five of them had won their second matches!
Currently, Dragon Country had a total score of ten, temporarily ranking first.
The first day of the competition concluded after the first round of two battles.
However, Chen Jiuyang could see that apart from himself, Yan Hongming, and Ye Tiannan, Han Lixuan and Jiang Lihuo might not be able to withstand the third match.
In the first round of the single-elimination points match, losers were eliminated.
The five sat at a table to discuss.
"This time is similar to the last Asian competition. It's basically between our Dragon Country, Japan, India, and Russia for the top three spots to advance to the World Championship."
"Japan, India, and Russia's participating contestants are all at the peak of combat power."
"I wonder who tomorrow's opponents will be."
"We must go all out in the upcoming battles. We've all made our moves, and our basic techniques have been studied by our opponents..."
Having shown off their might in Dragon Country, being hailed as prodigies, and entering the top ten of the Dragon Country Martial Ranking, they arrived at the Asian Martial Ranking World Championship with arrogance and confidence. If they couldn't even pass the first round of qualifiers, it would be incredibly shameful! They had even appeared on CCTV.
Thinking about it now, their faces couldn't help but flush red.
"Boom!"
Thunder rumbled.
A torrential downpour began.
Chen Jiuyang sat at the table, his gaze fixed on the rain outside the glass, and said softly:
"You don't need to put so much pressure on yourselves. Just do your best."
"With me here, I will definitely lead you into the Martial Ranking World Championship."
"As for you, just fight, fight to your heart's content, and then improve your own strength!"
Under the dark, rainy sky, the skyscrapers outside the stadium appeared particularly eerie. The densely packed buildings seemed to represent the strength of each contestant.
Their combat power seemed fixed, insurmountable.
After the first day of matches,
The relevant results had already spread like wildfire through major media outlets.
Chen Jiuyang of Dragon Country descended like a demon god, killing his opponent with a single saber strike. Two matches, two saber strikes, no survivors!
On the first day, nearly half of the contestants in the elimination rounds had competed, and major media outlets from various countries were promoting their country's Martial Ranking elite contestants!
Especially Chen Jiuyang's two victories, which brought down spiritual rain for Dragon Country's national fortune, had driven many Dragon Country martial artists into a frenzy!
"Our Dragon Country is about to have a second King Yan!"
"Second King Yan!!!"
"Heaven did not give birth to our Dragon Country martial arts, and the national fortune has been like an eternal night! The rise of our Dragon Country martial arts is unstoppable!"
...
In the team Martial Ranking competition held in South Korea, the Dragon Country Martial Ranking team did not have a chance to compete on the first day, so they could not seize the national fortune to increase the combat power of Chen Jiuyang and the other five.
...
This heavy rain did not end before dawn.
At eight in the morning, the fifteen participating countries' Martial Ranking contestants entered the venue, drenched.
"Drip, drip, drip!"
The rain poured down, but it could not dampen the fiery fighting spirit of everyone.
Nor could it stop the hundred thousand spectators in the arena and audiences from all over the world!
Currently, the Asian Martial Ranking World Championship, African Martial Ranking World Championship, European Martial Ranking World Championship, and so on, were being held simultaneously worldwide. Martial Ranking continental championships were being held in all major continents across the globe.
"Clang!"
Chen Jiuyang walked directly onto the stage.
He lightly inserted his long saber into the stage.
"Buzz! Roar!"
With Chen Jiuyang at the center, the heavy rain was driven away, until the range covered the entire stage.
In an instant, the previously wet stage became dry.
A boundary of rain was drawn outside the stage, and not a single drop of rain could reach the stage.
"This is!"
Many spectators' pupils contracted.
"Such domineering aura, even the rain bestowed by heaven cannot fall upon you."
Some martial artists from other countries narrowed their eyes, looking at Chen Jiuyang with apprehension.
"This is interesting. It seems he is truly the pillar of the Dragon Country Martial Ranking team."
On the stage.
Chen Jiuyang said loudly, "Enjima of Thailand, come down!"
Enjima, whose palms, knees, and feet were all wrapped in white bandages, walked onto the stage. His expression was calm, and he looked at Chen Jiuyang with a smile, clasping his hands together and saying softly:
"Sawasdee ka!"
Chen Jiuyang's expression was calm, and he said indifferently:
"On the stage, there's no need for pleasantries. We are destined to fight a bloody battle to determine the victor."
Enjima's smile gradually faded from his face, his eyes turning sinister. He stared at Chen Jiuyang like a hunter.
The referee spoke, "The countdown begins in ten seconds. Ten, nine, eight..."
The hundred thousand spectators in the arena held their breath slightly. Chen Jiuyang, who had won his two matches with invincible might yesterday, it was unknown if he could reproduce yesterday's performance today.
It was highly anticipated and made people nervous!
"Two, one! Begin!"
"Whoosh!"
Enjima stood his ground, crushing the specially made floor tiles. In the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of Chen Jiuyang, his leg raised high, and swept viciously towards Chen Jiuyang's head. In that instant, a phantom of a roaring demon god erupted, lunging towards Chen Jiuyang.
Chen Jiuyang stood in place, his feet not moving an inch.
He raised one hand and slowly pointed out his index finger.
"Boom!"
As his finger pointed out, his qi and blood turned golden, as if substantial. A powerful wave of air instantly stirred.
"Ch-"
"Bang-"
Enjima's kicked leg instantly exploded into a mist of blood, with half of his leg falling to the ground.
In the waiting area.
Jiang Lihuo said with emotion, "King Qian walks the path of divine ability invincibility. His close combat is almost invincible. This Enjima of Thailand is completely countered by King Qian."
Han Lixuan sneered, "Facing him in close combat is truly unlucky. The media outside are already ranking him. They say this Asian Martial Ranking World Championship is an 'one super, many strong' scenario, with King Qian being the 'one super', invincible."
The other two frowned, "There's a hint of overpraise."
The Sword Holder of Longjing said, "King Qian's combat power is beyond doubt, but many people are still hiding their strength. We will only know if this media report is true when the competition progresses further."
On the stage.
Chen Jiuyang pointed out with his finger, blowing up Enjima's leg, and did not spare him.
"Rumble!"
Instantly, through the rain curtain, golden fist shadows flashed on the stage, followed by a terrifying explosion.
"Whoosh!"
Enjima of Thailand, his body covered in bleeding wounds, was sent flying backward from the stage, crashing onto the ground.
Enjima of Thailand's eyes were wide with anger. He lay on the ground, his breathing stopped, his eyes wide open in death.
One finger and one punch!
Another Martial Ranking contestant had perished at Chen Jiuyang's hands.
The referee announced, "Chen Jiuyang of Dragon Country wins!"
There was no suspense.
Chen Jiuyang hadn't even used his third move. In all three matches, he had defeated his opponents in two moves, and coincidentally taken their lives.
This gap in strength, like a mountain, made the martial artists from other countries feel suffocated.
"Buzz!"
Chen Jiuyang sheathed his saber and walked off the stage, slowly returning to the waiting area.
Chen Jiuyang said calmly, "As long as there is still a breath left, this King can save you."
"Just fight to your heart's content, without any reservations."