Meeting a Genius [C20]

In a VIP resting room of the arena.

"Please, may I ask if you can help the arena? I need that someone stops Shu Himo from taking all the money of the arena by stopping his win streak!" The pleading voice of the manager could be heard, in front of a middle-aged man and a young man of about 12 years old.

They are an elder and a disciple coming from a sect, from outside the Kingdom. The Kingdom of Arsia was never against sects, even because there was no way it could go against them unless it wanted to be exterminated, so any cultivator from the sects is free to come in the Kingdom as long as they don't cause trouble, but usually none even come apart from special occasions, as the Kingdom can't provide them with anything.

They are here temporarily in the Kingdom because they are heading toward the Jungle Kemister, where it seems that there is a specially hidden remain.

"Is this Shu Himo strong?" The one who asked is the young man, clearly curious about his possible opponent.

"Yes, he used an instant dash in every match, ending it in less than a couple seconds, he is at Blood Strengthening phase and this far dominated anyone up to Acupoint Opening phase."

Hoping to get his help, obviously, he had to explain who his opponent is and how much he is strong.

"Interesting. Fine, I will follow you, bring me there."

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"The winner is once again Shu Himo! This is his 24th win so far! Will he be able to reach the 25th win? The next opponent will be a prestigious person, a disciple of a sect! Welcome to the stage Ru Seji!"

Immediately after the announcement, it could be seen walking a young dog-man that unlike the previous opponents had an incredible aura around himself.

"His cultivation is at the Acupoint Opening phase, and he is capable of even fight Dantian Core Formation realm cultivators!" With the introduction of the announcer and the aura emanated from him, the audience was not any more sure of who would win this fight, and some even thought Shu Himo would be finally stopped. But how could Shu Himo give up? If he lost a single fight he would lose every single BS point he would obtain from the quest!

"So you are Shu Himo... please don't disappoint me and make me have fun!"

With this single phrase, Shu Himo knew that he was in front of a real battle-maniac. He was happy! He finally found someone who was a battle-maniac like himself! Full of excitement, he then said:

"Sure, same goes for you!" Surprised by Shu Himo's retort, Ru Seji was startled for a moment and looking at Shu Himo's smiling face he could not help but start laughing.

"Hahahahahaha! Let's do it!"

Not even waiting for the announcer to announce the start of the fight, Ru Seji immediately dashed toward Shu Himo trying to punch him, who then dodged with [Hopper], toward Ru Seji right side and then used a second [Hopper] going behind him, about to slash toward Ru Seji, he was startled to find that a dagger was getting closer to his neck, and immediately bent to dodge the attack;

Now sliding in his knees, he still advanced toward Ru Seji attacking with a slash of his sword toward his legs.

Ru Seji was startled by his move, and immediately jumped to dodge the attack and then attack with a kick toward the hilt, trying to make Shu Himo lose his weapon, sadly his attack failed as Shu Himo noticed that Ru Seji dodged his slash and immediately used [Hopper] to stop sliding and applying it as a thrust he then seemed sliding in the ground with all his body but he was actually barely 5cm high from touching the ground.

Repositioning himself by touching with his hand in the ground and rotating, he sent a kick toward Ru Seji who tried to get close dashing while Shu Himo was sliding. This left Ru Seji startled, as he did not think he would be felt from behind, he hurriedly blocked the kick with his arm, but he only later noticed that the attack was stronger and heavier than he thought: he got sent flying for 5 meters, fortunately, his arm was not broken but it was still in great pain.

At this moment they both looked at each other from 5 meters of distance, and then both burst out laughing.

"I did not expect you to be this strong! This is too fun!" Ru Seji was actually happy to be cornered like this, unlike most geniuses he was a battle-maniac: he only loved to fight.

"I will say the same thing to you, I'm having so much fun!"

Hearing the discussions from the two kids the whole audience was startled, while the master of Ru Seji seemed deep in thought.

"Sadly even if you are extremely strong as a Blood Strengthening phase until you reach Acupoint Opening phase there is one thing you will always miss, magic spells."

Startled by the phrase from Ru Seji, Shu Himo then said:

"Oh, you are able to use magic spells? Interesting, bring it on!" Excited by the chance of seeing magic, Shu Himo then readied himself.

Actually, being able to use magic as an Acupoint Opening phase means that Ru Seji is extremely talented, while is possible to start learning it from Acupoint Opening phase, is not rare find mid strings of the Dantian Core Formation realm that still cannot use basic magic spells: The usage of magic spells requires the use of a formula, the creation of a mana structure and its release. It's only at the Nascent Soul realm that if you can't use magic you are considered a failure.

"Indeed! Get ready because I now will show you my magic!"