289: Chapter 286 Breaking Your Perfected Body (Part 1)

After announcing the data for both contestants, the host seemed to feel that the previous matches had ended too quickly and that the audience needed a break to stretch their legs after such tense and exciting segments.

He signaled the backstage crew to start playing footage of Odoba knocking out his opponents with a single punch multiple times, and announced loudly, "We will now take a five-minute break. Everyone can enjoy Odoba's past KOs. After our Odoba knocked out Wan Qianhe, he is now ranked first.

Those who want to place bets, pay attention."

As for the contestant Li Changsheng, the host deliberately ignored him, not even bothering to mock him, as anyone with eyes knew the outcome.

Of course, there was no need to worry about them fighting before the match started; there was an iron fence in the middle of the octagon that would automatically rise after each match, keeping the two contestants in a safe zone.

Seeing that there was still some time before his match, Li Changsheng didn't mind and simply focused on adjusting his breathing and state of mind.

In contrast, Odoba, who had been beaten for most of the previous match—even though he ended up crippling Wan Qianhe—had not vented his frustration and was pacing back and forth, his energy having nowhere to go.

Seeing the newcomer from the Xia Country region opposite him, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, a cruel smile spreading across his lips.

Perhaps the host was afraid the audience would get bored, as he suddenly asked Odoba, "Mr. Odoba, what tactics will you use to deal with this newcomer? This Li is making his debut; other than his physical stats, you know nothing about him, right?"

"Tactics?"

Upon hearing this, Odoba was taken aback, then burst into laughter: "No, no, no! Tactics? I can state clearly now that I will use my fist to smash his head in with a single punch.

I was already very merciful just now, wasn't I?

Haha, I suggest children do not watch the upcoming match, because it might be very brutal!"

As he spoke, Odoba excitedly raised his arms and roared like a beast, immediately causing the foreign audience members present to cheer endlessly.

It could be said that every one of Odoba's matches had the highest attendance, and he was a contestant many in the audience loved to bet heavily on.

After all, super-heavyweight contestants like him were rare even in professional Boxing, and combined with his ferocious fighting style and a level of agility that didn't match his massive frame, he simply made one's adrenaline soar.

It is not without reason that in professional Boxing, the heavyweight division is often more popular than the featherweight division.

Li Changsheng just watched the other man's performance silently, without saying a word, and even took advantage of this time to slowly go through a set of Vajra Longevity Qigong.

"Haha, it seems our contestant Odoba is very confident, and our contestant Li... is also very humorous. Good heavens, is he an old lady?"

The host exclaimed comically upon seeing this, causing the audience to burst into laughter.

However, just at that moment, the voice of the betting operator from the backstage rang in the host's earpiece.

"John, what is going on with you? Odoba's odds are now ridiculously low. What you need to do now is go crazy hyping up this Xia Country kid!"

Listening to this voice, the host felt bitter inside. Hype him up?

He understood the rules, of course. If the odds on both sides became severely imbalanced, the bookmaker would suffer massive losses.

Especially since this wasn't soccer; these arena matches were decided quickly, and there was often no possibility of adjusting the odds in the middle.

As for an upset?

Sorry, but at this moment, the bookmaker was absolutely certain that unless the West lost Jerusalem, an upset was impossible.

After some thought, the host bit the bullet and hyped him up: "Everyone, don't underestimate our Li. He might be the next Bruce Lee, and since it's his first time appearing here, he might bring some unexpected surprises. Make sure to look carefully before deciding on your bets."

However, his hype was clearly lacking conviction, and most of the audience just shook their heads with a smile.

"Heh, Bruce Lee? Facing Odoba, even if Bruce Lee came back to life from his coffin, he wouldn't be able to win, right?"

"Haha, the weight difference is so stark; even if the home turf here is Lanwei Country, they wouldn't dare stage it like that!"

"I brought a card with ten million US dollars today; I'm betting it all on Odoba! He is the pride of us Black people!"

The audience was discussing excitedly; some went to relieve themselves, but without exception, everyone seized this opportunity to make money and placed their bets.

Meanwhile, seeing the betting data, the person in charge of the bookmaker sat backstage with a sorrowful expression.

He had already pushed Odoba's odds to an extremely low level, yet that still couldn't stop everyone's excitement about betting on Odoba.

Even if it meant earning only one cent for every hundred dollars, everyone was excitedly going all-in or placing heavy bets.

And with so many rich people present, the bookmaker sighed, fearing he would have to bleed money today.

He clasped his hands together and prayed silently to Jesus, only hoping that this match would be an upset.

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As time ticked away, the five minutes passed in a flash.

With a shout from the referee, the iron fence began to descend with a clatter.

"Young Bruce Lee, are you ready? Don't pee your pants in fear!"

Odoba twisted his neck and shook his hands and feet, striking a pose ready to strike.

But what he found strange was that the young man opposite him seemed terrifyingly calm from beginning to end.

Li Changsheng was indeed very calm at this moment, partly because his attention was not here.

At this moment, his eyes were focused on his interface.

[stamina: 9.2]

[energy: 11.7]

[Lifespan: 82 years and 2 days]

"It's been a while since I last checked the panel; the changes aren't particularly significant. Judging by the damage resistance Odoba displayed earlier.

My physical stats of over 9 are still a bit lacking."

After thinking about it, Li Changsheng decided to add the attribute points rewarded from the previous Path of the Grandmaster stage to stamina.

Although he was confident in winning, it was better to be safe than sorry.

Ding!~

A soft sound signaled the official start of the duel.

Odoba was not in a hurry to make a move; instead, he watched Li Changsheng with great interest.

However, when he saw Li Changsheng cup his fists in a salute, right palm over left fist, he raised an eyebrow slightly, feeling vaguely that something was wrong.

The next moment, he felt as if the Li opposite him had concentrated all his energy and spirit onto him in that instant.

Everything seemed to lose its original luster in the other person's eyes, and there was no one else in his eyes but him, Odoba.

A murderous aura seemed to be poised like an arrow on a bowstring. When he looked again, the Li opposite him shook his entire body's strength, like a lion shaking its mane, or a cobra coiling to strike.

Snap! Snap!~

A series of pops and cracks exploded, like a whip being cracked, spreading rapidly downward, with his entire body's tendons and bones resonating in unison.

From the neck, down to the vertebrae, hip joints, groin, knees, shins, feet, arms, and finger joints.

At this moment, every joint in his skeleton emitted a vibration like thunder.