bookpower Chapter 370 The First Match Begins
Chapter 370 The First Match Begins
They were both young men, in their late teens or early twenties, with similar builds and heights.@@@@
Their attire was casual and functional, clearly meant for comfort rather than style.
Lei Yixuan had a lean, athletic frame, his movements graceful and precise. His features were angular, with high cheekbones and a strong jawline. His eyes were dark and piercing, reflecting an inner fire.
He had dark brown hair pulled back into a simple ponytail. He wore a light blue shirt, a dark grey vest, and black pants.
Chen Haoran was the complete opposite. He had a broad build, his muscles rippling under his clothes.
His eyes were a deep green, and his features were chiseled, giving him a ruggedly handsome appearance.
He had shoulder-length blond hair tied into a loose ponytail and a scar running across his left cheek.
Meanwhile, the information about the two competitors soon reached the ears of the audience as they started talking about them.
"These two are from the branch lines of their families, right?" someone in the audience asked.
"Yeah, but don't underestimate them," another spectator chimed in. "Chen Haoran and Lei Yixuan are considered top-tier talents in the branch line families. Their rankings in their respective lines is no joke."
Up in the VIP section, representatives from the Chen and Lei families watched closely. This was more than just a fight—it was a chance for the younger generation to prove themselves.
Xu Yong stood at the edge of the arena, his voice carrying over the murmuring crowd. "Chen Haoran and Lei Yixuan, you both know the rules. No killing, and victory is determined by knockout, concession, or the judges' decision if time runs out. Are you both ready?"
Chen Haoran cracked his knuckles, a confident smirk on his face. His broad frame radiated strength, and his stance was firm. "Let's do this."
Lei Yixuan, in contrast, was leaner but carried an air of absolute calm. He adjusted his sleeves, his dark eyes never leaving his opponent. "I'm ready."
Xu Yong raised his hand. "Then begin!"
Then he raised his sword and shouted, "Thunderclap Sword!"
A massive lightning bolt crashed down, striking the arena and creating a shockwave of force. The air crackled with electricity, and the hairs on the back of Chen Haoran's neck stood up.
He reacted instantly, using the Chen family's signature technique, the Earth Splitting Palm, to create a shield of Qi around his body.
The lightning struck his palm, and a blinding flash lit up the arena. The smell of ozone filled the air, and smoke billowed from the point of impact. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire
Lei Yixuan was breathing hard, his sleeve shredded. His sword trembled in his grip, but his eyes were fierce.
And Chen Haoran wasn't much better either, as he was also on one knee. He panted hard as part of his clothes were also destroyed due to the lightning strike.
As the smoke cleared, the crowd gasped as the situation changed from Chen Haoran having a clear advantage to now seeing who would tire out first.
This caused the crowd to start talking.
"What a turnaround," a man with short brown hair commented.
"I know, right? Good thing there is no betting. Otherwise, that would have been a bloody scene," his friend added.
"Who do you think will win?" someone in the crowd asked.
"I'm not sure," a spectator answered. "It could go either way."
The two young men were evenly matched, and the fight was getting heated. It would all come down to who made the first mistake.
As the crowd watched intently, the two competitors kept their distance as they tried to recover their strength so that they could end this match as quickly as possible.
They stared at each other, their bodies tensed, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Up in the VIP section, an elder from the Lei family stroked his beard. "Yixuan needs to change his approach. He won't win if he keeps this up for long."