The conference room was silent; everyone except Kaioh Kaku was stunned into speechlessness by Allen's arrogance.
They looked at Kaioh Kaku, who seemed to have everything under control, and couldn't help but wonder how strong that monster, known as the pinnacle of power and technique, truly was.
"I should have completely messed up the plot by now, right?" Allen thought, glancing at his system panel. His Transcendent Value had risen from 357 to 421.
Although the Transcendent Value currently only had the function of traversing worlds, who knew if it wouldn't have other uses later on? Even if it truly could only traverse worlds, more Transcendent Value meant more opportunities for evolution for him.
Therefore, Allen, who had a strong desire to become the ultimate being, would not let go of this Transcendent Value.
Kaiou Retsu followed him out of the conference room, "Allen! Do you know what you're saying? On the other side are Yujiro and Oliva!"
"Those two are monsters tracked by satellites to prevent them from rampaging! Even if you can deal with one, you definitely won't be able to handle the second after a fierce battle!" Kaiou Retsu looked at Allen, trying to persuade him to give up the idea of fighting five opponents alone.
Allen stopped, a slight smile playing on his lips: "I know, that's why it's even more interesting."
After he finished speaking, he continued walking towards the lounge, his silhouette appearing incredibly reliable under the corridor lights.
Kaiou Retsu stood still, watching Allen walk away, his fists unconsciously clenching.
He hated it; he hated that he couldn't lighten the burden for his good friend. He hated being too weak, that all the pressure of the Great Raitai Tournament had to be borne by a high school student.
"Allen…" Kaiou Retsu watched Allen's receding figure, silently praying in his heart.
"You must win!"
Meanwhile, in the foreign fighters' lounge.
"Hey, about that condition Kaiou Retsu just proposed, they're not seriously going to let that so-called ultimate weapon fight until the end, are they?" Oliva's expression was a bit strange.
The China Team couldn't actually believe that their so-called ultimate weapon could handle both him and Yujiro, could they?
King Jikai sneered, "He is indeed very strong, but he's still far from being able to fight five opponents alone." As he spoke, his gaze unconsciously drifted to the silent Yujiro.
Baki leaned against the wall, his brow furrowed: "Retsu is definitely not the type to joke around. It seems they are serious; they really intend for Allen to fight until the very end."
"Then why did they call Kaku Shunshei and Ron Shobun to join the team?" King Jikai felt a bit confused.
"That's definitely a backup plan in case that kid loses. Anyway, there's no surveillance here, so they can just deny it later," said Samwan Haiwang, who had been silent until now.
"Thump, thump, thump." Just then, the door of the lounge was knocked on again.
"Did they regret it and come to withdraw the condition?" Samwan Haiwang scoffed and went to open the door.
But the person standing outside was beyond his expectation: it was the God of Martial Arts from Japan, Doppo Orochi!
"Hi~" Doppo Orochi raised the hand that Dorian had cut off and then reattached, greeting everyone.
"Mr. Doppo." King Jikai came forward to greet him. Doppo Orochi held a high position in Japan, so King Jikai was obliged to come and pay his respects.
"May I ask what you are here for?" Oliva spoke up.
"Oh~ that, I was called by Allen to strengthen your team. He told me to replace the weakest person in your team to give him some challenge," Doppo Orochi said, stroking his bald head.
"Hey, there are only five fighters, and the spots are already full. Please leave. Also, there is no fighter weaker than you here!" Samwan Haiwang blocked the doorway, signaling Doppo Orochi to leave.
"You're really joking, aren't you?" Doppo Orochi smiled and swung a hand-chop, knocking Samwan Haiwang unconscious.
Doppo Orochi dragged the unconscious Samwan Haiwang into the lounge and casually threw him into a corner.
"Now, you have a more suitable candidate," he said, looking around at everyone, his gaze lingering on Yujiro for a moment.
Baki looked at the luxurious lineup and began to worry about his friend Allen. He couldn't help but step forward and say, "Mr. Doppo, are you really going to… with Yujiro?"
"Shut up, Baki." Yujiro interrupted Baki.
"Doppo, since you're here, let's teach that arrogant kid a good lesson. I'll be the last one to fight tomorrow."
"After you all get beaten by Allen, I will personally step in to teach that kid a lesson, and also show you a one-versus-five performance," Yujiro Hanma laughed heartily.
Although he really wanted to be the first to taste the feast, Allen, after being tempered by four martial artists, would become even more delicious. For a more delicious feast, Yujiro decided to patiently wait a while.
Doppo Orochi grinned: "Yujiro, you're still as arrogant as ever. Allen's strength is not simple."
Baki looked at the tense atmosphere, cold sweat beading on his forehead: "Mr. Doppo, are you really going to join us against Allen?"
Doppo Orochi patted Baki's shoulder: "Baki, I originally came to the Great Raitai Tournament to see how strong Allen was after being tempered by Chinese Martial Arts. I had no intention of fighting him."
"Allen personally invited me. He said he wanted to see the full power of us old guys. If one fears difficulties and strong opponents, one cannot become the strongest. So, giving it our all is the greatest help to Allen."
"This is his unique path of martial arts training." Doppo Orochi's expression was serious. If Allen could truly overcome them consecutively and stand at the end, then his title should be the strongest on Earth—no, the strongest being in history!
"I understand." Baki nodded, saying nothing more.
Oliva stretched his thick neck: "Interesting, it seems tomorrow's match will be very entertaining."
King Jikai remained silent; the more confident Allen was, the more uneasy he felt.
"Everyone, get yourselves in shape. It won't be easy for that kid to break through me," Yujiro said, then turned and left the lounge.
In his recent confrontation with Allen, he knew that kid was definitely not simple, but if he wanted to become the strongest being on Earth, he first had to ask if Yujiro Hanma would agree!
The remaining people in the lounge looked at each other, then dispersed.
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