Chapter 0001: Mutual Destruction

Fierce tiger, fierce tiger, kill the sand king, kill the sand king

Under such fierce attacks, the "Sand King" was forced to retreat repeatedly, struggling to defend himself in a most embarrassing manner. Especially the "Fierce Tiger," whose punches were not only powerful and swift like arrows, but also carried a sinister hidden force. Any slight contact could inflict considerable damage and pain on the "Sand King." In just a few breaths, both of his forearms had turned a shade of purple and blue, and after a wave of piercing pain, he had almost completely lost sensation.

The area around the arena was filled to capacity with no fewer than a thousand people, each dressed impeccably and exuding the aura of successful individuals. At this moment, they were all captivated and frenzied by the bloody battles taking place on the stage.

Do not be deceived by the dilapidated exterior of this factory; the interior is anything but shabby. Moreover, it boasts a vast area and has been meticulously transformed into a large, enclosed underground arena.

One of the combatants is Lin Sha, a veteran underground boxing master from X N City, who previously boasted an impressive record of fifteen consecutive victories. His exceptional skills in Sanda have reached the pinnacle of Ming Jin, earning him the title of "King of Sand".

Do you understand the rules? Haven't you seen how I have become like this? Why don't you ask if I am willing to admit defeat voluntarily?

What he did not know was that in the final peak challenge, the internal martial arts master known as "Mighty Tiger," who had the upper hand, suffered a shattered sternum and died instantly, while he himself did not fare any better

This is a desire for my death, but even in death, I will not allow you to have it easy

The immense physical exertion forced the "Tiger" to slow down its offensive pace. It is important to understand that the essence of the crashing punch lies in its fierce and aggressive execution; once the offensive speed is reduced, its power significantly diminishes

There is neither betrayal nor being sold out; the underground boxing scene in small cities is not as exaggerated, nor is it sufficient for the wealthy owners with fortunes nearing 100 million to take risks and engage in any "unwritten rules." Such outdated practices are only found in large cities and international underground boxing matches. With the peak strength of "Sand King" Ming Jin, he simply cannot afford to play such games.

Upon seeing the "Fierce Tiger" assume that familiar stance, the "Sand King" felt his muddled mind suddenly clear, his eyes filled with fierce light and his heart boiling with murderous intent. In an instant, he cast aside all distractions and summoned his last remaining strength, positioning his arms in the standard starting posture of Sanshou, ready to face the "Fierce Tiger"'s lethal attack

But it is just like this; he feels that he cannot hold on for much longer

The clamor of the audience has no impact on the two individuals in the arena; at this moment, they have entered a critical life-and-death moment

In the black market arena, the rules are such that even if the "Sand King" wishes to concede voluntarily, it depends on whether the opponent is willing to show him respect. Once on the arena, life and death are not to be taken lightly

He has already negotiated with his boss behind him, and after finishing this match, he will completely leave the arena and transition to the position of security department manager in the new real estate company established by his boss, thereby completely clearing his identity

Take advantage of your illness to take your life

Another individual, nicknamed "Tiger", is a master of Xingyiquan, with his real name unknown. Previously, he had no experience in underground fighting in XN City or even the entire BH Province. It is said that a certain boss who runs a gambling house spent a large sum of money to invite him from another region, and his strength is extraordinary

It is not that the "Sand King" fears death; having dared to step onto the arena, he has already set aside life and death. The main issue is that the timing is simply too coincidental.

Crimson blood oozed from the cracked corner of his eye, flowing into the eye socket, stinging his eyes and causing tears to flow incessantly. At this moment, his mind was hazy, and everything before him was a sea of red. The pain in his body had long since become numb, and in his heart, he had cursed his opponent, the relentless and menacing "Fierce Tiger," countless times.

The "Fierce Tiger" will not miss the opportunity to ruthlessly attack a drowning dog. He has come this time with a special purpose, intending to use the corpse of the renowned underground boxing master "Sand King" from XN City as a stepping stone.

Thanks to the highly developed modern network information, there are detailed introductions to the training methods and techniques of various schools of internal martial arts. The "Sand King" immediately recognized that the movements executed by the "Fierce Tiger" were precisely the preliminary routines of the Half-Step Continuous Collapse.

Hit, hit, hit, don't stop, hit me hard...

Seizing this golden opportunity, the "Sand King" endured the excruciating pain in his hands and suddenly spread his arms wide. With a swift step forward, he encircled the head of the "Fierce Tiger" under the astonished gaze of the latter. Ignoring the intense pain from the repeated blows to his body, he opened his mouth and spat out blood mixed with fragments of internal organs, his face filled with fierce determination. He locked his arms around the "Fierce Tiger's" head and pressed down, delivering a powerful knee strike with all his might, crashing his right knee into the opponent's head.

Click!

At this moment, a fierce light flashed in his eyes as he suddenly darted in front of the "Sand King". With his left foot and left fist positioned forward, his right foot behind, and his right fist placed beside his right rib, he displayed a standard three-body stance with his tiger's mouth facing to the right

This was the most wonderful sound that the "Sand King" heard before losing consciousness. He thought that the "Tiger"'s grandson had received such a heavy blow that he would not only survive but would also become a useless person, and his friends had not suffered in vain.

At this moment, the vast underground arena is brightly lit and crowded with people, the air thick and the noise deafening

Fortunately, the "Fierce Tiger" is merely a novice in the realm of hidden strength and has not yet reached the terrifying stage of the later phase of hidden strength, where any contact with the body can trigger an explosive release of hidden strength. He can only rely on direct strikes with his fists and the ability to inflict harm through hidden strength, which provides an opportunity for the "Sand King" to take advantage of.

A bloody and brutal fight to the death is taking place in the arena, a true battle for survival with a death contract signed

At this moment, the spectators outside the arena had completely gone wild, each with flushed faces, shouting and roaring at the top of their lungs. Some were yelling "Beat the Sand King to death," while others were desperately cheering for the "Sand King," urging him to "hold on at all costs." The clamor was deafening, and the atmosphere reached a fever pitch.

The Sand King, Sand King, hold on...

In the late night, in a certain abandoned large factory on the outskirts of XN City, BH Province, Huaxia Country

Indeed, one could see the "ferocious tiger" suddenly roar, with the veins on its forehead bulging prominently. Its body leaned forward as the left foot stepped ahead, followed closely by the right foot. Simultaneously, the right fist twisted inward with the palm facing up and struck forward, while the left fist was retracted at the moment the two fists crossed, with the palm positioned to the left beside the left rib.

The bridge of the nose and the corners of the mouth suffered immense shock injuries, blood flowing profusely, the complexion pale as paper, and the body swaying as if it would collapse at any moment.

His condition at this moment was dire, with pain coursing through his entire body. The areas previously injured by the hidden force throbbed with excruciating pain, making it difficult to concentrate his strength. If it were not for his extensive combat experience allowing him to instinctively protect his vital points, he would likely have been knocked out by the sinister "Fierce Tiger" with a single punch.

At this moment, the battle has gradually entered its final stages from a state of intense heat. The situation of the local black boxing expert "Sand King" in XN is quite dire, with a face bruised and swollen, the corners of his eyes cracked. His bare, muscular chest is marked with several dark purple bruises from punches, and his steps are unsteady and wavering, resembling someone who could collapse at any moment.

With each step, the left foot leads while the right foot follows, and the fists strike in a continuous rhythm, swift and relentless like a barrage of arrows.

The continuous half-step collapsing punches are delivered with such great exertion that one can discern the extent of the effort simply by observing the appearance of "Mighty Tiger," who is now drenched in sweat, with beads of perspiration covering his head and face.

Who would have thought that luck would be so unfavorable? In the end, during this boxing match, I unexpectedly encountered a rare master of internal martial arts with hidden strength. Moreover, he is ruthless and aggressive, with a fierce expression as if he would not rest until he has completely defeated me. Did I really not offend any formidable enemies?