127: Chapter 126 The Despair of Five Consecutive Wins! Li Mingze's Deal

The second round began.

A warrior about 2.2 meters tall stepped out from the Iron Bone Clan's side, holding a double-edged battle-axe. The axe blade was wide, shimmering with a ghostly blue cold light, and the handle was covered in dense runes.

It walked to the center of the arena and looked at alternate character name. Those two ghostly blue flames flickered within its eye sockets, revealing no emotion.

"Second round, begin."

As soon as the words fell, it raised the battle-axe and swung it down! The speed was astonishingly fast, the blade slicing through the air with a sharp whistle! alternate character name didn't dodge, simply raising his right hand with fingers splayed.

"Bang!"

The battle-axe stopped mid-air, blocked by an invisible force. The Iron Bone Clan warrior tried to pull the axe back, but it wouldn't budge. alternate character name clenched his fingers.

"Crack—"

The battle-axe shattered.

The Iron Bone Clan warrior was stunned. It looked at the half-handle left in its hand, the flames in its eye sockets flickering violently. alternate character name had already appeared before it, striking its chest with a palm.

"Bang!"

The Iron Bone Clan warrior flew backward, slamming heavily onto the edge of the arena. Several cracks appeared in the bone armor on its chest, and silver-white fragments scattered all over the ground.

[Iron-Bone Tribe No. 2, health points: 58%]

It struggled to get up and glanced at alternate character name. Then it lowered its head. "I lost."

It turned into points of light and dissipated.

[Second round, Earth Federation·alternate character name, win. Iron-Bone Tribe No. 2, eliminated. Remaining: Iron Bone Clan 8 people, Earth Federation 10 people.]

Su Xiaoxiao jumped up excitedly by the arena. "Won again! Won again!" Zhao Tiejun also smiled. "Impressive." Xiao Yutong nodded, a hint of appreciation appearing in her eyes. Zhou Tianyu snorted and didn't speak, but his tense expression clearly relaxed a bit. Li Mingze looked at alternate character name's back with a gentle smile on his face.

Third round, Iron-Bone Tribe No. 3. A 2.3-meter warrior holding two short swords. It didn't waste words and charged straight ahead! The twin blades were like the wind, one strike after another, so fast they were almost invisible to the naked eye! alternate character name stood in place, simply raising his hand, parrying, and counterattacking. In three moves, the Iron Bone Clan warrior was swatted away.

[health points: 43%]

It got up and charged again. alternate character name struck with another palm. It got up again. And again. alternate character name frowned slightly and added a bit more power to his hand.

"Bang!"

The Iron Bone Clan warrior flew even further, a large section of the bone armor on its body shattering.

[health points: 12%]

It struggled to get up, but after pushing twice, it collapsed again.

"I... lost."

It turned into points of light and dissipated.

[Third round, Earth Federation·alternate character name, win. Iron-Bone Tribe No. 3, eliminated. Remaining: Iron Bone Clan 7 people, Earth Federation 10 people.]

Su Xiaoxiao was so excited she couldn't speak; she just clenched her fists, her eyes sparkling. Zhao Tiejun took a deep breath. "Three rounds..." Xiao Yutong looked at alternate character name, a trace of gravity entering her gaze.

Fourth round, Iron-Bone Tribe No. 4. A 2.4-meter warrior holding a giant hammer. Every step it took as it walked up made the arena vibrate slightly.

It didn't charge recklessly like the first three; instead, it stood opposite alternate character name and sized him up. "You are very strong." Its voice was raspy and deep.

alternate character name didn't speak.

The Iron Bone Clan warrior nodded. "But you must be tired."

It raised the giant hammer, and silver light began to condense on the hammerhead. The light grew brighter and more piercing. Then, it slammed the hammer down!

The entire arena trembled! A silver shockwave erupted from the hammerhead, blasting toward alternate character name! alternate character name raised his hand, fingers splayed, blocking the shockwave. But this time, he didn't crush it immediately. The shockwave struggled and tore at his palm, emitting a piercing hum.

alternate character name's brow furrowed slightly as he clenched his fingers.

"Crack—"

The shockwave shattered. But the Iron Bone Clan warrior had already reached him, the giant hammer swinging down again! alternate character name sidestepped to dodge; the hammer struck the arena, leaving a shallow pit. He raised his palm and struck the Iron Bone Clan warrior's shoulder.

"Bang!"

It retreated three steps and steadied itself. Then it charged again.

alternate character name struck again, and it retreated again. Charge, retreat, charge, retreat. Each time, it was pushed further back, and more cracks appeared on its body. But it simply wouldn't fall, charging again and again.

Su Xiaoxiao stomped her feet by the side of the arena. "Why hasn't he fallen yet!" Zhao Tiejun clenched his fists. "Soon."

On the seventh charge, alternate character name didn't swat it away. He grabbed the giant hammer and clenched his fingers.

"Crack—"

The giant hammer shattered. The Iron Bone Clan warrior looked at the half-handle in its hand and was silent for three seconds. Then it lowered its head.

"I lost."

It turned into points of light and dissipated.

[Fourth round, Earth Federation·alternate character name, win. Iron-Bone Tribe No. 4, eliminated. Remaining: Iron Bone Clan 6 people, Earth Federation 10 people.]

Su Xiaoxiao let out a long breath. "Finally won..." Zhao Tiejun also sighed in relief. "Four rounds, too strong." Xiao Yutong looked at alternate character name's back, her eyes complex. "Can he still fight?"

Fifth round. Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 walked up.

It wasn't tall, only a bit over two meters. Among all the Iron Bone Clan warriors, it was considered short. But the aura it emitted was stronger than the previous four combined. It held no weapon, walking to the center of the arena empty-handed. It stood opposite alternate character name.

It wasn't in a hurry to act, just looking at alternate character name. Those two ghostly blue flames were as calm as two pools of stagnant water. "You've fought four rounds; that's enough. It's my turn."

alternate character name looked at it and didn't speak.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 nodded. "You are very strong. But you are still young." It raised its hand, fingers splayed. In its palm, silver light began to condense. That light was denser and more piercing than any of the previous Iron Bone Clan warriors'.

alternate character name's pupils constricted slightly. He raised his hand, preparing to block. But Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5's movement was twice as fast as his.

"Bang!"

A palm strike hit alternate character name's chest.

alternate character name flew backward like a broken kite! He tumbled several times in the air and slammed heavily onto the edge of the arena!

[Earth Federation·alternate character name, health points: 0%]

[Eliminated.]

Su Xiaoxiao's smile froze on her face. Zhao Tiejun's eyes widened. Xiao Yutong stood up abruptly. Zhou Tianyu's face turned pale. Li Mingze's gentle smile vanished. Chen Zhixing's hand pushing his glasses stopped mid-air. Li Mo looked up from the corner. Ye Xinyi covered her mouth.

alternate character name climbed up from the ground and looked down at his chest. There was a hole torn in his clothes there. He was silent for three seconds, then raised his head to look at the Iron Bone Clan warrior. "I lost."

It turned into points of light and dissipated.

The arena fell silent.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 withdrew its hand and looked at the spot where alternate character name had disappeared. "Next." Its voice was calm, as if speaking of a trivial matter.

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes turned red. Zhao Tiejun clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. Xiao Yutong took a deep breath and stood up. "I'll go."

Zhao Tiejun stopped her. "Wait. According to the order, it's my turn."

He stood up and walked toward the center of the arena.

Su Xiaoxiao shouted from behind. "Brother Zhao Tiejun, be careful!" Zhao Tiejun turned back and smiled at her. "Don't worry."

He walked to the center of the arena and stood opposite Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5. He loosened his muscles, his joints popping.

"Earth Federation, Zhao Tiejun. Please advise."

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked at him. "You are strong. But not enough."

Zhao Tiejun laughed. "Whether it's enough or not, we'll only know after fighting."

He charged forward! His fist carried the sound of the wind as he punched toward Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5's chest! Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 didn't dodge, taking the punch head-on.

"Clang—"

The sound of clashing metal. Zhao Tiejun's fist hit its chest as if striking an iron plate. Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 didn't budge. It looked down at its chest, where there was a shallow fist mark.

"Good strength. But still far from enough."

It raised its hand and struck Zhao Tiejun's shoulder with its palm.

"Bang!"

Zhao Tiejun fell to his knees! His knees hit the arena, making a dull thud. He gritted his teeth, trying to stand, but that hand was like a mountain pressing on his shoulder, unmoving.

"Surrender," Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 said.

Zhao Tiejun looked up at it. "I won't."

He gritted his teeth and forced himself to stand! He threw a punch into Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5's chest! Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 took a step back.

"Oh?" It looked at Zhao Tiejun, a flash of surprise in its eyes. "Somewhat interesting."

Zhao Tiejun punched again! Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 stepped back again. Another punch! Another step back! Punch after punch, Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 was forced back repeatedly! Zhao Tiejun's fists grew faster and heavier! Every punch hit the same spot! That shallow fist mark grew deeper and deeper!

Su Xiaoxiao shouted desperately from the edge of the arena. "Go, Brother Zhao Tiejun!" Xiao Yutong also stood up, clenching her fists. Li Mingze looked at Zhao Tiejun's back, his gaze complex. Zhou Tianyu's face was pale, his lips trembling.

Zhao Tiejun had already thrown more than twenty punches. His fists were bleeding, and his knuckles were exposed. But he didn't stop, punch after punch, like an untiring machine.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 took another step back. It looked down at its chest; that fist mark had turned into a crack. It looked up at Zhao Tiejun.

"You're a good fighter. But this is as far as it goes."

It raised its hand and struck Zhao Tiejun's chest with its palm.

"Bang!"

Zhao Tiejun flew backward, slamming heavily onto the arena. He struggled to get up, but after pushing twice, he collapsed again.

[Earth Federation·Zhao Tiejun, health points: 0%]

[Eliminated.]

Su Xiaoxiao's tears fell. "Brother Zhao Tiejun..." Zhao Tiejun lay on the ground, looking at the starry sky above. He smiled. "Still not enough..."

He turned into points of light and dissipated.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 stood in the center of the arena, looking toward the Earth Federation's side. "Next."

Su Xiaoxiao wiped her tears and stood up. "I'll go!"

Xiao Yutong pulled her back. "You can't win."

Su Xiaoxiao shook off her hand. "Even if I can't win, I have to fight! We can't let them laugh at us!"

She ran onto the arena and stood opposite Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5. Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked down at her. "You're too small. Send a bigger one."

Su Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth. "I'm not small! I can fight!"

She charged forward! Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 struck her shoulder with its palm, and she flew back, slamming onto the arena.

[Earth Federation·Su Xiaoxiao, health points: 0%]

[Eliminated.]

Su Xiaoxiao climbed up from the ground, tears welling in her eyes. "I haven't even fought yet..."

She turned into points of light and dissipated.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked toward the Earth Federation's side. "Next."

Li Mo stood up and walked onto the arena. He didn't say a word, drawing the short sword at his waist. His figure flashed and disappeared from the spot. The next second, he appeared behind Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5, his short sword stabbing toward its back neck!

Without even turning its head, Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 struck backward with its palm.

"Bang!"

Li Mo was swatted away, his short sword flying out of his hand and spinning through the air.

[Earth Federation·Li Mo, health points: 0%]

[Eliminated.]

Li Mo climbed up from the ground, looking at his empty hands. After a second of silence, he turned into points of light and dissipated.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked toward the Earth Federation's side. "Next."

Xiao Yutong stood up. She took a deep breath and walked onto the arena. Standing opposite Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5, she drew the longsword at her waist. Power of Wind and Thunder flowed along the blade.

"Earth Federation, Xiao Yutong."

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked at her. "You are strong. Stronger than any of the previous ones. But still not enough."

Xiao Yutong didn't speak, thrusting her sword! Power of Wind and Thunder erupted from the sword tip! A blue-purple Sword Qi pierced toward Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5's chest!

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 raised its hand and blocked the Sword Qi. But this time, it took a step back.

"Oh?" It looked at its palm, where there was a shallow scorch mark. "Lightning Element... not bad."

Xiao Yutong struck again! Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 stepped back again! Another strike! Another step back! She fought faster and faster, her Sword Qi growing denser! Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 was forced back repeatedly by her!

Although Su Xiaoxiao had already been eliminated, her phantom was still watching by the arena, clenching her fists and whispering, "Go, Sister Xiao..."

Zhao Tiejun also stood beside her, watching the battle on the arena. "Can she win?" Su Xiaoxiao shook her head. "I don't know..."

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 took another step back. It looked down at its chest, which was now covered in scorch marks and sword wounds. It looked up at Xiao Yutong.

"You are the most powerful human I've ever encountered. But you are still young."

It raised its hand and struck with its palm. This strike was faster and heavier than any before. Xiao Yutong raised her sword to block.

"Clang—"

The sword broke. She was swatted away, slamming heavily onto the arena.

[Earth Federation·Xiao Yutong, health points: 0%]

[Eliminated.]

Xiao Yutong climbed up from the ground, looking at the sword broken in two. After a second of silence, "I lost."

She turned into points of light and dissipated.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 stood in the center of the arena, looking toward the Earth Federation's side. Its chest was covered in wounds, but it was still standing. It had fought six rounds and won six rounds. And on the Earth Federation's side, five people remained.

Zhou Tianyu, Li Mingze, Lin Feng, Chen Zhixing, and Ye Xinyi.

Zhou Tianyu's face was pale, his lips trembling. His hands gripped the hem of his clothes, his knuckles white. He remembered what he had said in the cafeteria earlier—"It's the same no matter what number you draw; you have to fight anyway." Now, it was his turn.

He stood up, his legs a bit weak. Chen Zhixing looked at him and pushed his glasses. "Are you okay?"

Zhou Tianyu swallowed. "I'm fine."

He walked onto the arena and stood opposite Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked down at him. "You look very afraid."

Zhou Tianyu gritted his teeth. "I'm not!"

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 nodded. "That's good."

It raised its hand and struck with its palm. Zhou Tianyu didn't even have time to react before he was swatted away.

[Earth Federation·Zhou Tianyu, health points: 0%]

[Eliminated.]

Zhou Tianyu climbed up from the ground, his face pale. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out. He turned into points of light and dissipated.

Iron Bone Tribe Warrior No. 5 looked toward the Earth Federation's side. "Next."

Only four people remained on the arena side: Li Mingze, Lin Feng, Chen Zhixing, and Ye Xinyi.

Li Mingze stood up. He didn't immediately walk onto the arena; instead, he turned and looked at Lin Feng.

"Lin Feng."

Lin Feng looked at him.

Li Mingze hesitated for a moment, lowering his voice. "Can we... swap the order?"

Lin Feng looked at him.

Li Mingze's voice grew even lower. "If you're willing to swap, I'm willing to tell you some things. About Chen Lin."

Lin Feng's heart stirred. Chen Lin. This name was like a thorn stuck in his chest. It didn't hurt, but it was buried deep. He looked at Li Mingze. On that handsome face, the gentle smile was gone, replaced by a trace of... pleading?

He understood. This favored son of the Capital Academy was afraid. He was afraid to go on stage, afraid of being defeated, and afraid of losing face. He would rather use the matter of Chen Lin as an exchange than face that Iron Bone Clan warrior.

Lin Feng was silent for three seconds. Then, he nodded. "Okay."

It wasn't until this moment that Lin Feng realized this person was Chen Lin's university boyfriend!