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"Cough!" After Huayin got up, she actually coughed up a mouthful of blood.

The damage was so severe that even Kanon had to deactivate her Valkyrie mode.

"This is... terrible." Hanon was also panting, her heart filled with panic: "What's worse is that I don't even know what changes have happened to him..."

"How many stages does this boss have?!"

Time waits for no one. Before Kanon could further analyze Kanao's changes, the Fang of Destroyer had already gathered enough energy and launched another attack.

"That was quite a big move!" That was Kanon's first thought, and her second thought was...

"This...this rhythm and angle of movement, how come it's impossible to defend properly?"

Kanon was completely unable to counter this attack and could only cover her head with her hands, taking the hit head-on. She was already on the sidelines, and had only taken two steps forward when she was pushed back by Gana's attacks. Gana continued to launch attacks on Kanon relentlessly, and Kanon was utterly unable to cope, the situation quickly deteriorating to its worst possible state!

Hanon realized this, and some martial arts masters also noticed that Kana had increased the frequency of switching between her two forms!

This terrifying guy actually managed to advance the switching time by a fraction of a second, even though he had already improved his switching efficiency in this battle! After the second acceleration, Gana's mode switching was almost seamless, practically merging the two states into one, allowing "Formless" to also be enhanced by the "First of First" realm, so large movements didn't matter. This was a product of the ultimate prediction of "First of First," and it could also suppress Kanon.

Six minutes into the battle, Kanon found herself in an unprecedented crisis.

Author's Note: Important reminder... If you can't finish today, this match will end tomorrow, so if you mind, you can let it run its course for a while.

Section 245, Chapter 243: Your Cry, Raging Flames

In the battle between Kanon and Gana, Gana initially had the upper hand. In his "Martial" form, Gana possessed the overwhelming power of "First of First," excelling in both offense and defense, rendering Kanon's "fast-paced" strategy completely ineffective.

Kanon then countered with "Thousand Faces Goddess" and "Disorder," leveling the score. She couldn't stop Gana's attacks, and Gana couldn't stop hers, resulting in a "blood exchange" situation. Under these circumstances, she might even have a slight advantage.

Then Gana unlocked the "Invisible" mode, using its superior reaction speed to disable "Thousand-Faced Goddess" and weaken "Disorder". Gana then shortened the mode switching time for the first time, maintaining its sharp attacks while significantly strengthening its defense, thus regaining the advantage.

Then, Kanon activated Valkyrie Mode, greatly enhancing her physical abilities and directly suppressing Gana. Gana's effective attacks were greatly reduced, while her defenses were breached by Kanon, and Kanon showed signs of victory!

Then came Kanaga's second evolution. The switching time between "Martial" and "Formless" was reduced to almost zero, turning her into a monster with beast-like extreme reaction speed and "first-of-its-kind" level in both offense and defense. She turned the tide and, with a heavy blow, completely disrupted Kanon's rhythm, causing her to no longer receive the blessing of the goddess of victory.

It's as if the goddess of victory has already begun to smile upon Ghana.

This match was full of twists and turns, and its high level of skill and intensity made it the best of the elimination tournament. It shocked all the spectators. Even the formidable Kuroki Gensai and the knowledgeable Katahara Mitsudo were stunned and lost their composure several times. They were deeply moved by the performance of the two warriors.

But everything has an end, and at this point in the battle, people began to believe that this was the end.

After all, both sides have used all their skills, and it's unlikely they would have any trump cards up their sleeves in such a fierce battle.

After all, both of them were covered in wounds, and although they still had some courage left in their hearts, their bodies had little fuel left to use.

The tide of battle has turned several times, and Ghana, having regained the advantage this time, will probably have the last laugh!

The two combatants probably thought the same thing. Kanao attacked relentlessly, as if venting her joy at defeating a powerful enemy and displaying the pride of a martial artist. Hanon, on the other hand, could only passively take the beating, spending most of her time with her hands behind her head, her body trembling slightly, just waiting for the moment her defenses would be breached.

Does Kanon still have a chance?

It's very unlikely...

Kanon personally experienced the pain that Imai's Cosmos had suffered. The fear of being defeated or even killed at any moment, with enemies so powerful that even with all her strength, she could not cope, coupled with the exhaustion after the Valkyrie Mode faded, was the first time in Kanon's two lifetimes that she had entered such an abyss of despair.

Of course, it was also thanks to Kanon's two lifetimes and her mental preparation before the match that her resilience was far superior to that of the twenty-something Imai Kosou. Even in such a difficult moment, she did not give up completely. Even though the thought of "That's it, let Kana kill me" would come to her every second, she did not relax. Her arms firmly protected her vital points, and she struggled to withstand Kana's heavy blows.

As she was repeatedly attacked, Kanon's consciousness gradually blurred. The noisy voices in the arena, the sounds of muscles clashing, and her own heavy breathing gradually faded away. Finally, when Kanon was almost unconscious, she heard someone calling her name.

"Kanon, do your best! Don't lose!"

The voice pulled Hanon back to her senses; she clearly heard that someone was indeed calling her.

That wasn't Miho's voice, because Miho was far away in the VIP room on the top floor of the arena. The female voice came from not far away from Hanon—Wu Jialouluo.

When Kanon appeared, she was dressed as a woman, which shocked Garuda. For a moment, the girl was filled with shock, doubt, love and anger. She was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and didn't know what to do. She didn't even realize it when the match just started.

However, as the battle continued, Garuda's attention was drawn to the fierce fight between Kanon and Gana. Her tender heart was drawn to Kanon, and her emotions fluctuated accordingly.

When Kanon was suppressed by Gana and completely lost the battle, Garuda also abandoned his romantic feelings and became completely excited, cheering for Kanon with all his might.

Hanon was kicked to the sidelines, and Garuda happened to be in the entrance tunnel. Her cries reached Hanon's ears and became her lifeline.

This last straw ignited a raging fire in Hanon's heart!

The tremendous heartbeat sounded again, her skin and pupils turned crimson once more, and the utterly exhausted Hana was finally able to activate Valkyrie Mode once more!

Normally, given her severe physical exhaustion, it would have been virtually impossible for Kanon to restart Valkyrie Mode, but it must be admitted that belief can indeed ignite passion and create miracles!

In Valkyrie Mode, Kanon possesses strength comparable to Kanao. Although the perfect combination of "first-mover advantage" and "invisible" still gives her the upper hand in both offense and defense, it can no longer completely shut down Kanon's movements.

With her superior physical abilities, Kanon managed to slightly reverse the tide and forced Kanao back a little!

"Flavor! Go for it!" Garuda was so excited, but in his heart he still regarded Kanon as his lover.

"Go for it, Kanon!" Suoh Miho shouted hoarsely in the VIP room, completely disregarding her image as a businesswoman.

"Go for it!" People who had any connection with Kanon, including Kirito Takakaze, Gensai Kuroki, Rito, Ohma Tokita, Kazuo Yamashita, Oni-Oh Sanzō, and even Hideaki, Kaede Akiyama, Rin Kushida, the Robinson siblings, Kosuke Imai, Keizaburo Sawada, Kiyoaki Akoya, Haruo Kono, and others, were all cheering for Kanon.

Amidst deafening shouts, Hanon broke through the edge of the arena step by step, overcoming Gana's suppression and bringing the match back to a back-and-forth exchange of attacks and counter-attacks.

Gana has undergone a second evolution, transforming into an unimaginable monster-level warrior, but even at this stage, the outcome is still uncertain.

Both warriors, covered in blood and having barely escaped the first three rounds of combat, encountered each other in the semifinals and suffered an extraordinary blow. They were both exhausted, yet both gained new strength from their devastation.

When the clock struck seven and a half minutes, it was already an excessively long time for a fighting match. Both Kanon and Gana were running out of stamina. No matter how strong they were, even the so-called "indestructible" or "turtle king" were exhausted and could not withstand further wear and tear.

However, from another perspective, isn't this the perfect opportunity to decide the outcome?

Kanon delivered a knee strike to Kanon, who blocked the attack with her arm. This was a routine exchange, something that had happened countless times in this battle, but Kanon wore a look of delight because… he and Kanon were very close! Extremely close!

Close enough to unleash his deadly attack that he has been hiding all this time!

Author's Note: I'm so sorry for the interruption here. I'll definitely finish it by tomorrow... most likely...

Section 246, Chapter 244: Me, Ghana, a stepping stone?

After such a fierce battle, Kano Awakening has revealed that he still has a killer move up his sleeve! This Kengan champion's strength and cunning are truly terrifying!

Of course, this move is not that mysterious. Kanao had already used it at the end of the battle to defeat Izumi. At that time, experts such as Kanon, Kuroki, and Go Eri recognized it as a burst of energy!

The so-called "power release," also known as "inch strike," is not some kind of mystical energy wave. Rather, it is about releasing the most powerful attack possible with the least amount of movement within the shortest distance. Because the distance is so short, once it is launched, it is almost an unavoidable killing move. At this moment, Kanagawa used this move on Hanon.

Similar moves have different names in different martial arts. When it came to Kanaga, he called his explosive power "Dragon Bullet".

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"Flavor, Ye Huayin...you've fallen for the trap!" Gana's expression was filled with joy. This fierce battle had been an extremely painful experience for him, and it was wonderful to end the fight as the victor! Like a mountaineer who had endured countless hardships and was on the verge of his limit, suddenly seeing the horizon at the summit of Mount Everest, even the battle-hardened and invincible Fang of the Destroyer couldn't suppress his excitement at this moment: "At such close range, you couldn't have dodged it!"

Kanao was absolutely confident in this. His "First of First" level of skill overwhelmed Kanon, giving him an absolute advantage in countering moves. Although Kanon had some ways to deal with it, "Disorder" could only be applied to striking techniques. When the distance between the two closed to the point where they couldn't fully extend their fists and feet, Kanon was left with only one path: defeat!

Even without using "First of First," in terms of close-range combo techniques, Kana is still far superior to Kanon. Moreover, "First of First" still exists, so even if Kanon struggles, Kana can ensure that he will not suffer any accidents.

That's why Kanon had been deliberately keeping her distance and speeding up the pace of the battle, all to prevent Kana from having a chance to unleash her combo attacks. Kanon did her best and actually achieved this goal, but unfortunately, in the end, she was still one step behind. In the fierce exchange, she failed to control the distance and fell into Kana's attack range.

In short, the "Dragon Bullet" is coming!

In a fraction of a second, no, in just a fraction of a second, Kana's inch-hit approached Kanon little by little, getting closer and closer, closer and closer, closer and closer... Huh?

Kanao was stunned, because he suddenly realized that Kanon was too close to him.

"How could she..." Ghana's thoughts stopped there, because a huge "crack" sound drowned out everything, followed by boundless pain that interrupted Ghana's thinking.

"Dragon Bullet" Not Fired!

For some reason, and without anyone knowing when, Hanon managed to get closer to Gana first, not only avoiding Gana's killing move but also launching her own attack first.

Kanon also possessed a similar technique for generating force, which she could have used at such close range, but she didn't choose to use it because her target wasn't Kanon's torso, but... its arm.

As a martial artist, Hanon's strengths extend beyond her innate physical abilities. Her ability to calmly and rationally analyze the battle situation is equally remarkable. Kanao is a truly terrifying opponent. With his defensive techniques and physical prowess, even if he were to withstand Hanon's powerful strikes, he probably wouldn't lose his mobility. This opportunity is one Hanon has painstakingly obtained, perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime chance. She absolutely must choose her target carefully and lay the groundwork for her victory as much as possible.

Disabling Ghana's arm would undoubtedly be a more practical option.

Hanon thought this way and did this way. After cutting into Gana's arms, she went straight for his arm. Following the direction of Gana's forward force when he attacked, she pulled with one hand and immediately dislocated Gana's elbow. Then, with a push, she turned the dislocation into a fracture, the kind that would not be able to recover in a short time.

"Fang of Annihilation, you've never experienced this move before, have you!"

What kind of move is this?

No rhythm!

Kuroki Gensai in the stands was also stunned. He suddenly stood up, shocked by Kanon's mastery of the beatless rhythm. His disciple had already made such progress.

Kanon first learned about the "no-beat" technique from the red-belted old lady of the Mifune family. Later, Shindo Kotaro also used this technique in the finals of the Tsurumine Academy Judo Tournament. Rather than calling the no-beat technique a move, it's more accurate to say it's a state of being. Like generating power, different martial arts have different names for it, but in any case, reaching this level is proof that one's martial arts cultivation has reached its peak!

The "No Rhythm" technique is like an enhanced version of "Disorder," extending its unpredictability from simple striking techniques to every action. Kanon hadn't yet reached this level, but before her fight against Kano, she had mentally prepared herself and practiced appropriately, adjusting her condition to its peak. In this final, critical moment, all the previous causes and consequences manifested, and Kanon finally achieved a breakthrough in the face of battle, making it possible to avoid being anticipated and approached by "First of First"!

In terms of skill level, martial artists like Kuroki and Gana, who are considered "first among the first," may still be above Kanon. However, Kanon, who possesses "no beat," has reached a point where her attacks are absolutely unstoppable. From this point on, it can be said that there is no one in the world who can completely block Kanon's attacks.

Just as Shindo Kotaro only unleashed his potential when facing a formidable enemy, Kanon was also fortunate to encounter Kanou Aki as an opponent—without the strongest enemy, there is no strongest self!

However, this was unfortunate for Kanon, as he became a stepping stone for Kanon to awaken the "no beat" state.

The two separated almost immediately. When Gana realized his right arm was useless, he immediately raised his left hand and threw a punch, forcing Hanon to step back and avoid pursuit. Gana then retreated hastily, clutching his arm, panting heavily.

The exchange between Kanon and Kana, though seemingly long, was actually short, ending in the blink of an eye. Even Kana herself was puzzled: "How...did she do that?"

Even the person involved was stunned, and the audience was even more bewildered, unable to understand how Kanon, who was originally at a disadvantage, suddenly broke Ghana's arm.

Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't understand the moves; people can understand the situation: Gana Ae has lost an arm, and Yohane's victory is assured.

"Wow! Flavo is amazing!" Garuda jumped up excitedly, but as soon as her tension eased, she remembered Hanon's identity and felt depressed. Her mood instantly dropped, and she stopped talking.

In contrast, her grandfather, Mr. Wu Huili, was much more open-minded—after all, Huayin would no longer take away his precious great-granddaughter!