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In short, to sum it up in one sentence: "No-Shot" is still hitting Pike, but it can no longer quickly weaken Pike's mental strength.

“This is tricky.” Hanon became more and more alarmed as the fight progressed: “It seems I have always underestimated Pike… But it’s fine this way. ‘No-Fold Strike’ is a one-shot deal. If I rely on it to beat Pike once, even my own thoughts won’t be clear.”

"Okay, it's time... Oh dear!" Just as Hanon was about to have a moment of "thought clarity," Pi Ke actually got there first.

While the two were deep in thought, their hands were constantly engaged in a fierce struggle. Just as Hanon was slightly distracted, Pike suddenly grabbed Hanon's arm with remarkable skill, and then, with a single pull, displayed a technique for manipulating the flow of power. Combined with his superhuman strength, he managed to pull Hanon off balance, causing her to stagger forward two steps!

In an instant, everyone present was stunned and pointed, exclaiming, "Technology? Technology! Pi used technology!"

Who says you can't use technology to make skin?

He had no concept of martial arts or fighting techniques, only the desire to kill and devour. But precisely because he had no concept, Pico also had no prejudice. He wasn't like Kaoru Hanayama, a fanatic who believed that "the strong don't need techniques." He was closer to Yujiro Hanma's mentality that "strength can crush, so there's no need to use techniques." Usually, he could win by relying on his physical strength, so Pico naturally had no motivation to use techniques. But now, facing Kanon, he couldn't make a breakthrough by brute force alone, so Pico naturally sought help from the technical field.

Pi isn't very smart, but he has a good talent for martial arts. There was no martial arts in the era he lived in, so he naturally didn't learn any techniques. The move he just made was actually a Chinese boxing style that he imitated from Retsukai-oh and Kanon!

Like an ancient tree blossoming in spring, or lightning flashing in a clear sky, Pike suddenly unleashed a technique, something no one expected, including Hanon, who lost her balance. Seeing her lose her balance, Pike was overjoyed and immediately raised her other arm—a steel-like arm covered in veins, her fist the size of a sandbag brimming with immense power, as if accompanied by thunder and lightning—and punched out.

With a muffled thud, Hana's petite body was blasted away. It was unclear whether she hadn't had time to use "force dissipation" or if it hadn't worked. After flying away, she didn't land on her feet, but instead landed on her back first, then bounced up, flew a distance, landed on her back again, and bounced up again... It was like she skipped across the water!

The skin uses this technology and the results are outstanding!

The audience in the stands erupted in noise again: "Ye...Ye Huayin got knocked out, right?"

"Most likely, such a heavy punch..."

"She's not Pike; she doesn't have that abnormal defensive ability."

"You're kidding! You have no idea what Miss Kanon is all about. Miss Kanon's defensive skills are world-renowned, no less than Pikachu's!"

"But she was beaten so badly that she flew from one side of the ring to the other."

"No, let's not even talk about Ye Huayin, Pikachu can use technology... Did you see that? Pikachu actually used technology!"

“This is ridiculous.” Dr. Payne raised his hand to his forehead. “This girl had already won, and she and Pike were both doing well. Wouldn’t it have been better to end it like this? But she insisted on continuing to provoke, and as a result, she encountered such a setback.”

Beside the professor was Mitsunari Tokugawa, the old man with a furrowed brow. He also felt that Kanon was in grave danger, so he waved his hand, and several gunmen stood up on the stands. They were the same hunters who had given Yujiro Hanma a hard time at the martial arts tournament last year. This time, they were using firearms with even more powerful tranquilizer darts, which could kill even Pico with a single shot and send him to sleep.

This was a joint arrangement by Tokugawa Mitsunari and Takakaze Kiriki to ensure Kanon's personal safety.

Although he called for the hunters, Tokugawa was in no hurry to order the shooting. He wanted to wait a little longer: "Dr. Payne, you don't understand. I... trust Miss Ye. I've been running the arena for decades, and she is one of the strongest warriors I've ever seen, as well as the current champion of my arena. I've witnessed her battles, and no one understands her strength and perseverance better than I do! So I don't want to order the shooting; I want to wait for her to stand up on her own."

"Mr. Tokugawa, you are treating human life like dirt!" Dr. Payne protested, genuinely concerned for Kanon: "Pike is a caveman, he is extremely dangerous! Miss Ye stopped him from eating Retsukai-oh and Katsumi, and now Miss Ye herself is in danger. Only you have the ability to protect her, what are you still hesitating for? This is irresponsible towards life!"

"Waaah, I... of course I know! No one cherishes these warriors more than I do..." Tokugawa Mitsunari's nose actually tingled, and he burst into tears, but he still didn't give the order. This was exactly the same reaction he had when the five death row inmates attacked and Hanayama Kaoru questioned him about not caring about the lives of warriors.

Judging from the reactions of others, what about the person involved, Kanon? How is she?

"Um...it seems things have gotten out of hand. Getting up now doesn't seem appropriate?" Hanon lay on the ground, showing no pain or struggle. After being blasted away by Pike, she only spent a second or two thinking about what had happened and taking a short rest. This resulted in a heated discussion in the audience, especially since she was lying very close to the edge of the field, where she could hear Tokugawa and Pain's argument clearly. How embarrassing...

"How about I recite a few lines of poetry? Who awakens first from the great dream? I myself know my own life's true nature..."

Author's Note: Here it comes... Four chapters in a row these days, more tomorrow.

Section 782, Chapter 773: The Mutated Valkyrie

Feeling a little ashamed, and hesitating whether to recite a few lines of poetry, Hana lay on the ground and waited for a few more seconds. Then, the murmurs in the arena grew louder and louder.

"Ye Huayin also fell, with just one punch..."

"Yes, it was just one punch. I don't think Miss Ye will be unable to stand up."

"That was a punch from Pike! In real fighting, if it lands, one punch can solve the problem."

"That's right, that's right. Look, Pike didn't chase after throwing the punch. He looks thoughtful. He probably thinks the fight is over too!"

"If you ask me, Pi suddenly used his skills and is still savoring that feeling."

"Let's take a long-term view. Even Ye Huayin couldn't defeat Pike. Who will be able to defeat him in the future? Are these primitive people really invincible?"

"Since 'Ye Haihuang' is no longer effective, why not invite 'Guo Haihuang' to come out of retirement?"

"Hey, Miss Hana really took the throne from Guo Haihuang. She can't beat Pike. If Guo Haihuang comes, it will only be worse."

"That leaves only Yujiro Hanma... Mr. Tatsukichi, the 'strongest man of the yellow race' back then, is too old."

“Old age doesn’t necessarily mean weakness. Look at Guo Haihuang, who is nearly 150 years old and still active! And Miyamoto Musashi, who completed the Book of Five Rings before his death, which also represents the pinnacle of martial arts theory.”

"Ah, Miyamoto Musashi! That's an old friend. Every country in the world has legendary warriors from ancient times. Their battle with Pike must be very exciting."

"Pah, how can the dead be brought back to life? You're getting off-topic. Let's get back to the present."

"Now? Ye Huayin is already like this, shouldn't the staff come in to clean up the mess? What can we do? At most, we can offer our blessings..."

"Yes, then let's offer our blessings... Miss Ye, may you rest in peace!" ×N

"...Hey, I'm not dead yet!" As the audience members became increasingly absurd, Hanon didn't bother waiting for the best time to get up. She jumped up with a limp, her face flushed, and shouted at the stands.

The audience was startled by Hanon and fell silent, but they actually supported her and were happy to see that she was alright. When Hanon turned around to face Pike again, the crowd started whispering among themselves.

"It's so good that Miss Ye wasn't knocked out!"

"Not only that, look at her, she doesn't show any signs of injury at all! Pike's fierce punch had no effect at all, even though he used all his techniques!"

"He's definitely not injured, he's quite lively."

"That's good. Let's cheer for modern martial arts practitioners! Go, Miss Ye! Go, Miss Ye!"

"Go! Go! Go!"

Amidst cheers and high expectations, Hana scratched her cheek, feeling immense pressure: "Really... I'll do my best! Besides, I already had a plan against Pike. Although his technique was a bit unexpected, it was too crude and useless."

The crude technique he had acquired by chance was hardly effective against Hanon, and it was hard to say how much of it Pico still remembered. He hadn't rushed to pursue her earlier because he was savoring the feeling of using a fighting technique for the first time in his life. The feeling was completely different from when he fought wild beasts in the past. It felt unnatural, deliberate, and involved some seemingly unnecessary movements. But once the movements were completed, everything felt natural, as if that was how it should be done.

Martial arts are nothing mysterious; they are simply tools by which humans integrate their bodies with natural science to defeat their opponents. Now, Pico has mastered this tool, traversing millions of years to complete his own evolution.

When he saw Hana stand up, Pi Ke's eyes lit up. He was like a child who had just received a new toy and was looking for a test subject. Hana was the perfect target.

Facing the eager Pico, Hanon smiled again: "Handsome, do you want to continue using technique to fight me? Then I'll change things up and use some brute force."

In the backstage corridor, Hanma Yujiro and Guo Haihuang exchanged a glance: "As expected, she still has that trick up her sleeve."

In the stands of the arena, Retsu Kaioh, Katsumi Guji, Jun Sekibayashi, Oni-Oh Sanzun... everyone familiar with Kanon nodded: "Yes, she still has that move."

As her heartbeat began, Kanon unsurprisingly activated "Valkyrie Mode".

“Interesting. Pico is starting to master the technique, while Hanane is improving her physical abilities.” Okubo Naoya patted the railing, overjoyed at the exciting battle he was witnessing: “What follows will surely be another fierce battle.”

“It might surprise you,” said the more observant Gaolang. Seeing the questioning look in Okubo's eyes, he explained, “Pico is just starting to learn the technology, so it’s hard to say how well she’ll master it. As for Kanon, listen, her heartbeat is faster than usual.”

"Ah, it really is!" Hanon's heartbeat was as loud as ever, and others could hear it. This was a characteristic of the Niko-ryu's "divine intervention," unlike the Wu clan's "liberation," which was already engraved in their blood and could be activated at any time. The transformations of Tokita Ohma and Hanon relied on technology to force their hearts to pump blood rapidly throughout their bodies.

Kanon's heartbeat was much faster than it had been before, and Okubo's forehead began to sweat as he listened: "What does a rapid heartbeat mean? Why am I starting to worry about Pikachu..."

He really should be worried about Pike... In the ring, Hanon stretched her body and said, "It's been a long time since I've been in this state, but it's best to use these kinds of moves that hurt your body less often." Then she disappeared.

Pico on the other side was also preparing to charge, but he instantly lost his target. The caveman was taken aback. No matter how agile and elusive the female flower was before, she had never managed to completely escape his sight!

Pi Ke quickly turned around, but only saw a blurry figure that flashed past in an instant. The next moment, Hua Yin's fist gust of wind surged from behind him again.

Pike was shocked. He kicked his legs and sprang backward, but even with his "Second Transformation", he couldn't outrun Hanon's "Unpredictable Transformation". No matter how far he retreated, Hanon chased after him, following him like a shadow. The sound of the wind generated during the chase never left Pike's body for a moment.

Moreover, these sounds of wind were mixed with the techniques of "unpredictable attacks," making it impossible to tell whether they were real or feints. Pi could not grasp Huayin's movements and could only passively take hits. He also felt that the opponent's attacks were even heavier than before, and after being hit several times in succession, his fear rose again.

"Awooo—" Pico howled, covering his head with his hands, and went back to ostrich mode.

Since the opponent had already done this, Hanon naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity. Seeing that Pike was blocking the attack from the front and it was difficult to strike, she went around to Pike's back and struck his spine. Even though the primitive man's body was tough and he protected his spine well, it was still a vital spot on the human body, and being hit there would definitely not feel good.

Unexpectedly, the moment Hana's fist touched Piko's muscles, the primitive warrior sprang up as if electrocuted, his body circling and turning halfway around, somewhat like Tai Chi, and he rolled Hana's fist behind his back.

The audience was astonished: "Wow! Pike not only uses technique, but he's even learned how to lure the enemy!"

Of course, it has been said that Pike is the type of person who "can handle things with brute force and therefore disdains to use techniques." However, when brute force fails, he does not have an unrealistic pride burden. There are many creatures in nature that feign death to lure enemies, and Pike has seen them before in ancient times. The combination of his primitive wildness and human wisdom enabled him to quickly master this tactic of feigning weakness to lure enemies and then defending and counterattacking.

Having ambushed Hanon, Pike's actions didn't stop there. He raised his fist, the size of a sandbag, high once more and brought it down heavily, striking Hanon's body.

"Om-"

Section 783, Chapter 774: Parting from the Heaven of Sorrow, the Blade of Despair

"Buzz..." Buzz?

Hey, why is it this sound? It's not a muffled "thump" or "boom," nor is it a soft, silent loss of power?

When Hanon was hit by Pike's punch, she didn't fly out like she did last time, nor did she show any stiffness or strain after taking a punch head-on. She just stood there, took the hit, and then acted as if nothing had happened.

"I told you your technique is too rough. I'm not a careless person." Hanon smiled at Pikachu. Her fighting condition was quite good. She liked to anticipate her opponent's moves and rarely acted recklessly. Therefore, Hanon knew that when attacking, she had to be prepared to be countered, even if the opponent was Pikachu, who couldn't understand human speech.

Hanon's performance shocked Pike. Looking at the stunned caveman, Hanon also raised her hand: "An eye for an eye. You give me a punch, I'll give you a knife in return."

One blade is a finger razor.

Back when the heroes infiltrated the US military base to meet Pike, Kanon secretly slashed him with her finger razor. It was like cutting steel; Pike didn't even break his skin. Kanon used this as a warning to Retsu Kaioh about Pike's strength. However, this time, with a "plop," Kanon's finger flashed across Pike's right shoulder and left ribs, followed by a spray of blood that rained down on the ring.

But the blood rain didn't fall on Hanon. Her movements didn't stop for a moment. Before Pike could react, the ultimate "Illusory Transformation" was activated. It circled around Pike's body, and this "razor" strike went from Pike's left rib to his back and back to his right shoulder, forming a circular cut.

That was a vicious cut!

"Pfft—hiss hiss hiss—" A moment later, Pike's blood began to spray wildly, like an automatic sprinkler on a lawn, while Hana had already been bounced far away and retreated to a safe distance.

Pike was stunned, and so was the audience.

The defenses of the strongest warriors, legendary and mythical, that drifted from ancient times, were so easily breached?

When did Kanon's "finger razor" become so powerful? It doesn't make sense!

If "Finger Razor" is really that powerful, why has it never been shown before? Retsu Kaioh's ever-changing Chinese boxing style, Katsumi Guji's supersonic punch that surpasses the limits, Jack Vanma's steel teeth and claws... all of them should be no less powerful than Kanon's "Finger Razor," so how did this happen?

Troubled by questions and stimulated by the blood spurting from Pico, the Tokyo Dome underground arena descended into an uncontrollable frenzy. Spectators either cheered for Kanon with all their might, or pondered with their heads in their hands, full of doubts, or unconsciously clapped, shouted, murmured, or stared blankly... But everyone was only reacting to the result of the battle and it did nothing to change anything. The outcome of this battle was already decided.

So what if he's a primitive man? Even if he can't be considered human, he's still a living being, right? Living beings must abide by the laws of nature. After spitting out so much blood, even if he doesn't immediately faint or die from blood loss, if Hanon delivers a few more blows, Pike will have no choice but to admit defeat. Pike's most troublesome weakness is his impenetrable defense, which Hanon has now breached; he has nothing left to rely on… In a way, Hanon has indeed fulfilled her promise, shattering Pike's myth in one battle and crushing modern martial artists' obsession with him.

"Actually, her 'one strike' was also a clever trick." Speaking of sharp eyes, the tea-drinking duo in the corridor were the most perceptive. Guo Haihuang finished his tea, suppressing his excitement—tonight, Huayin had greatly enhanced the reputation of Chinese martial arts in front of martial artists worldwide! Old Haihuang's face remained calm, but his hands were trembling with excitement, much like Xie An after the Battle of Fei River, unaware that he had broken his wooden clogs!

Calming himself, the old Sea Emperor analyzed, "After Pike activates its 'Second Transformation,' its body structure changes, its muscles stretch and shift, and a noticeable scar appears on its body. That's a wound torn by the Tyrannosaurus Rex's sharp teeth in ancient times, and it's also proof of Pike's strength. But human scars are often more fragile than the original skin. Ye Yatou made the cut along Pike's scar, which is why she won with one blow... It's ironic that Pike's 'Second Transformation' strengthened it, but it also exposed its greatest weakness. This is what they call 'where there's a venomous snake, there's always an antidote within ten steps,' right?"