- Global Reincarnation: Only I Know the Plot
- GROIKTP Chapter 487
“Next, let me explain the rules of the competition. All contestants, please listen carefully!”
The host loudly announced, “During the match, knocking down your opponent or forcing them out of the ring will result in a victory! Each match is limited to five minutes. If both contestants are still standing and inside the ring after five minutes, the winner will be determined based on their overall performance.”
“Contestants 1 and 2, please get ready… The match begins now!”
As soon as the announcement was made, the host jumped off the stage with impressive agility.
Backstage in the stadium.
Seeing the start of the competition, Xiao Ling’er grew excited.
“Chen Ye, the others are going up to the second-floor balcony to watch. Let’s go too! The match between Cao Wujin and Wang Chao is sure to be amazing!”
Chen Ye thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. He followed Xiao Ling’er to the second-floor viewing area.
He had only read about martial artist battles in novels and had yet to see a live match in this world.
The second floor had a spacious balcony, large enough to hold 30 or 40 people without feeling crowded.
Chen Ye and Xiao Ling’er found a spot to sit and watched the match unfold below.
In the ring.
Cao Wujin and Wang Chao had already begun fighting.
Their attacks were relentless, and every clash of their fists and feet caused the air to vibrate, displaying impressive force.
“Boom! Boom!”
The ring soon began to show damage.
This was a steel-constructed ring, yet small dents began appearing, showing just how powerful their strikes were.
From the audience, cries of amazement echoed throughout the arena.
“Wow! These two are fierce!”
“Yeah! This is terrifying.”
“Their strength is unreal. Every punch looks like it packs over a thousand pounds of force! If I got hit, I’d be either dead or severely injured.”
“Are these two already at the Grandmaster level?”
“Definitely worthy of being the city’s top seeds…”
“Who’s stronger between them?”
“Hard to say; they seem evenly matched!”
It wasn’t just the audience that was astonished. Even the martial artists watching from the second-floor balcony were shocked. Many of them wore expressions of fear, realizing that they might have to face one of these two next, causing some to seriously consider backing out.
“Chen Ye, they’re… really strong!” Xiao Ling’er’s face was full of concern.
Among all the spectators, only Chen Ye remained calm, completely unfazed by the battle.
To Chen Ye, their performance was akin to children fighting—hardly impressive.
“Chen Ye, Cao Wujin is using Che-style Xingyi Boxing. From the way he controls his power, he’s clearly mastered the technique. As for his overall level… I can’t tell.”
“Wang Chao, on the other hand, is using the powerful secret technique of Mizong Great Hand Seal. It’s a very domineering skill…”
Xiao Ling’er quietly analyzed the fight next to Chen Ye.
Despite being relatively weak at the moment, her insight was remarkable—truly a sign of her future potential as a martial prodigy.
Chen Ye nodded and casually remarked, “They’re doing alright.”
Hearing this, Xiao Ling’er wanted to roll her eyes, but remembering her grandfather’s words, she held back.
According to her grandfather, Chen Ye’s abilities were unfathomable, so he had every right to make such a comment.
“I didn’t expect to see such an intense battle right at the start. This trip wasn’t wasted after all!” Xiao Ling’er whispered, her fists unconsciously clenching.
She had a deep love for martial arts and a burning desire to become strong.
…
In the VIP seats.
Many city officials and well-known local figures were also discussing the match.
“That Wang family kid is pretty impressive. He’s already showing some of Grandmaster Wang’s skills with that Mizong Great Hand Seal.”
“Indeed! The Mizong Great Hand Seal isn’t easy to master. For him to reach this level at such a young age is remarkable.”
“And the Cao family’s kid is no slouch either…”
“It’s a shame that these two top contenders had to face each other in the first round.”
“It really is unfortunate. Regardless of who loses, the city loses a valuable competitor.”
“Still, there’s nothing we can do. The Martial Arts Tournament prides itself on fairness. If you draw a bad matchup, you just have to deal with it.”
“Sir, look! It seems they’re about to decide the winner…”
In the ring, Wang Chao seized an opening in Cao Wujin’s defense and shouted, “Heavenly Seal Palm!” He raised his hand like a towering mountain, pressing it down on his opponent.
Cao Wujin hurriedly tried to counter with a cannon punch, but his hand was struck with such force that his bones fractured. With a pained groan, he stumbled backward.
After disabling Cao Wujin’s hand, Wang Chao didn’t press the attack, demonstrating good sportsmanship.
Cao Wujin clutched his injured hand, glaring at Wang Chao with a grim expression. After a brief struggle, he finally gritted his teeth and said, “I concede!”
His hand was already broken; continuing the fight would only bring humiliation.
With Cao Wujin’s surrender, the host was momentarily stunned but quickly announced, “The winner of the first elimination match is contestant number 2, Wang Chao!”
As soon as the announcement was made, a murmur ran through the crowd.
“Wow, I didn’t expect Cao Wujin to lose.”
“Didn’t he make it to the top 32 in last year’s Martial Arts Tournament?”
“Wang Chao has really been hiding his strength…”
“That was incredible. Both of them are true masters. Totally worth the price of admission!”
“Absolutely! Just that match alone made it worth coming today.”
“Now, let’s see what the next top contender can do. I’m excited!”
The crowd buzzed with excitement, their focus solely on the three seeded contestants. The other participants barely registered in their discussions.
…
“I can’t believe Cao Wujin actually lost…” Xiao Ling’er murmured. She then whispered to Chen Ye, “Your opponent is number 16, Ren Fei. He practices the Eight-Step Mountain Punch… see that bald guy on the left? That’s him. Be careful of his punches; they pack a serious punch.”
Chen Ye nodded nonchalantly.
Back in the ring, the host reappeared to announce that contestants 3 and 4 should enter the ring.
The two contestants were average, and after less than two minutes, a victor emerged.
Then came contestants 5 and 6, followed by 7 and 8…
When the match between contestants 13 and 14 concluded, Xiao Ling’er grew tense.
“Chen Ye, it’s your turn… good luck!!”