Qin Fen shut down the system help and looked up at the area not far away. As one of the top three ranked fighters, it was natural that someone would come looking for him.
A distance of five hundred meters was not a particularly taxing journey for a high-stamina Three-Star Warrior.
Leopard Head? Qin Fen clearly saw the opponent’s name and was quite surprised. The person who sought him out was ranked tenth.
Observing the opponent’s imposing stride, his burly physique seemingly forged from solid steel, and the way his dark skin split into a wide grin, making his startlingly white teeth stand out, Qin Fen twitched his lips twice. Iron War Body! Another practitioner of the new martial art, Iron War Body! And a Black man, too!
Among the more than fifty people he had defeated today, a full six of them utilized this new martial art, Iron War Body. Titanium Body, being one of the premier high-tier martial arts in the current era, had become the aspiration of many. Those who followed this path usually came from families with considerable wealth, otherwise, acquiring the Iron War Body style would be quite difficult.
Of course, many would remain permanently stuck at the Iron War Body level, not due to an inability to afford the higher-tier techniques, but because they lacked the capacity for further advancement.
To encourage progress, the Federation established the [Sacred Martial Hall], constructed by the state, where virtually everything was free once a certain level of mastery was achieved!
Yet, the [Sacred Martial Hall] was not easily entered. One had to pass various rigorous tests to gain a chance to enter that place yearned for by countless individuals.
"I am different from the other Iron War Bodies," Leopard Head said, not rushing his attack but slowly introducing himself. "I have no particular feeling toward the title of War God; I simply desire combat. So, call out your companions!"
"Companions?" Qin Fen shook his head. "I have no companions."
A look of astonishment crossed Leopard Head’s square face. Those ranked in the top ten of the War God Arena usually operated in small squads. For a top-three contender to go solo was exceptionally difficult.
Studying Qin Fen’s face, which only allowed his two eyes to show through thanks to the system modification, Leopard Head quickly believed him. At the same time, he was secretly astounded. He had assumed he was the only solo fighter among the top ten; unexpectedly, there was another, and this one was ranked even higher!
The sense of superiority Leopard Head had felt upon first appearing before Qin Fen had vanished without a trace.
Reaching the top ten alone was difficult; breaking into the top three was almost impossible. Defeating over fifty Three-Star Warriors single-handedly—even the most peak Three-Star Warriors could rarely accomplish such a feat. That wasn't just a matter of stamina expenditure; even one-hit kills required immense energy release capability to subdue opponents instantly.
"Excellent!" Leopard Head laughed. "I didn't expect to pick such a perfect opponent! Then, let's begin!"
"Perhaps wait a moment," Qin Fen raised his hand toward the area behind Leopard Head. "Four people are approaching from over there. I don't know if they are looking for you or me."
"Oh?" Leopard Head dropped his aggressive posture. Being able to lock onto a position and teleport there meant the newcomer was at least ranked within the top one hundred.
"Leopard Head, interested in making a wager?"
Qin Fen spoke abruptly. Leopard Head asked with a hint of confusion, "Wager on what?"
"Four people. We each choose two as opponents. Whoever defeats their opponent wins!" Qin Fen explained slowly. "If you win, I will stand still and let you kill me. If I win…"
"I’ll also stand still and let you kill me!" Leopard Head’s eyes flashed with excitement. "But, regardless of who wins, after the War God Arena session, we must have a fair duel!"
"Agreed!" Qin Fen readily accepted. This Leopard Head before him was no weakling; a one-on-one fight with him wouldn't be settled in just a few moves. Regardless of the outcome, both would likely be drained of stamina afterward, making it incredibly hard to fight other experts and secure the first spot.
A wager was undoubtedly the best way to solve this energy conservation issue.
With the bet set, neither man dared to delay. Almost simultaneously, both unleashed terrifying power from their legs and lunged toward the four approaching figures.
The four who had just arrived never imagined that the numerically inferior side would initiate the attack so proactively.
The two moved with blinding speed, covering the distance in less than a dozen steps before confronting the group. Leopard Head let out an excited roar, "See who's faster!"
As those three words exploded near his opponent’s ear, Qin Fen’s calf muscles suddenly swelled to twice their size. The powerful thrust from the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill turned him into a human cannonball, covering nearly ten meters in an instant, landing directly in front of one of the four!
While this single stride wasn't the absolute limit for a Three-Star master, its speed far surpassed that of an ordinary Three-Star expert. The snap his body made cutting through the air was no slower than Leopard Head’s shout.
The virtual ground, under calculation, registered a deep footprint where he landed. Before the dust kicked up around the print could settle, the Tiger Subduing Stance from the Shaolin Arhat Fist slammed down like a battle-axe! The Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill surged into his arm, and a bang echoed in the air! Qin Fen’s striking arm in the Tiger Subduing Stance also doubled in size—did it still look like a human arm? It resembled a small iron sledgehammer!
The recipient of the attack saw his pupils contract violently, shrinking instantly to the size of a pinprick!
There was no time for thought or surprise; the man reacted purely on martial instinct, crossing his arms above his head, attempting to weather the coming thunderous strike!
Bang! Crack!
How could a hasty defense withstand Qin Fen’s brutal blow? This technique—instantly maximizing combat power and focusing the explosion onto a single point—was precisely his area of research. After several exchanges with Butcher, those brief conversations had enlightened him further.
Without the slightest suspense, the Tiger Subduing Stance obliterated the first man instantly!
A flicker of shock crossed the minds of the other three. Battle energy instantly flooded their bodies, and with a surge, they threw themselves desperately at Qin Fen, unleashing a barrage of fists and kicks!
The coordination among the three was flawed, but as fellow Three-Star Warriors, three against one still exerted a formidable pressure!
Qin Fen didn't even look at the person farthest from him. He contracted his abdomen, retracted his neck, and his body visually shrank slightly. His arms simultaneously spread wide, counteracting the body's contraction, making them appear unnaturally long, like a crayfish attacking prey in a river channel. His arms, having just returned to normal size, suddenly bloated again, and his body sprang forward.
The two Three-Star experts’ eyes flashed with renewed surprise. While Qin Fen’s strange arm deformation was startling, what truly shocked them was the intended target of his attack! It was precisely the weak point where their incoming punches and kicks offered the least leverage!
To discern the most precise flaw in an attack in the blink of an eye—how terrifying was this martial intuition? It was even more frightening than the power he had just displayed!
In duels between masters of the same rank, victory depended not only on strength but also on fighting instinct and momentum! The moment Qin Fen moved, he seized every advantage possible!
His double pressing palms shattered the arms of those two, simultaneously shattering their balance! Qin Fen would never let such an opportunity slip by; he stepped forward as if ascending a mountain!