Chapter 91: The Demon and the Genius vs. The King of Asura
🔥 World Combat Tournament – Main Arena
💀 This wasn't a scheduled match. This wasn't part of the tournament. 💀
✔ This was a battlefield created by one man's challenge.✔ The strongest of Asura War Academy had walked in and called out Aether's best.✔ And now—the entire world was watching.
📢 "FIGHTERS, STEP FORWARD!"
🔥 Rei Kurogane. Kozuki Renjou. Viraj Rathore. 🔥
✔ A genius who saw everything.✔ A demon who crushed everything.✔ A warrior who feared nothing.
💀 Aether's strongest duo was about to face their greatest nightmare. 💀
📢 "BEGIN!"
💥 BOOM! 💥
🔥 And Viraj moved instantly. 🔥
No Mercy – Viraj Goes All Out From the Start
💥 WHOOSH! 💥
🔥 Before Rei or Kozuki could even react—Viraj was in front of them.
✔ No testing. No hesitation. No wasted movement.✔ A direct assault with the intent to crush them immediately.
💀 The first strike was aimed at Rei. 💀
💥 BANG! 💥
🔥 A full-powered knee straight to Rei's ribs.
✔ Rei saw it. He knew it was coming.✔ But he still couldn't dodge in time.
💥 CRACK! 💥
🔥 Rei was sent flying.
Kozuki Tries to Counter – And Fails
🔥 Before Rei even hit the ground—
💥 BOOM! 💥
🔥 Viraj was already turning toward Kozuki.
✔ Kozuki swung with all his strength—✔ A devastating right hook aimed at Viraj's jaw.
💀 But it never landed. 💀
💥 BANG! 💥
🔥 Viraj caught Kozuki's fist.
✔ Effortlessly.✔ Like it was nothing.
Kozuki's eyes widened.
Kozuki (thinking, shocked): Impossible…!
🔥 And then—Viraj struck. 🔥
💥 BAM! 💥
✔ A brutal elbow straight to Kozuki's face.✔ A crushing kick to his ribs before he could recover.✔ A final palm strike that sent him flying backward.
💀 In the first ten seconds—both Rei and Kozuki had been overpowered. 💀
🔥 This wasn't a fight. 🔥
💀 This was a massacre. 💀
The Arena Reacts – Aether is Being Crushed
📢 Live Broadcast Across Every Major Academy
💀 Valhalla Combat Institute – The Ghost Soldiers
Valhalla Student (smirking): "Tch. Looks like the 'strongest duo' isn't so strong after all."
Valhalla Commander (grinning): "This is what happens when weaklings think they can challenge monsters."
💀 Behemoth Military Academy – The War Machines
Behemoth Captain (watching, unimpressed): "It's already over."
🔥 The entire world was witnessing the destruction of Aether Academy. 🔥
Rei and Kozuki Struggle to Stand
🔥 Kozuki coughed, blood dripping from his mouth.
✔ His body was screaming in pain.✔ His instincts were telling him to stop.✔ But his pride wouldn't let him.
💀 He had never been beaten this badly before. 💀
Rei, meanwhile, pushed himself up slowly.
✔ His calculations had failed.✔ His perfect vision couldn't save him.✔ His body wasn't strong enough to react in time.
🔥 For the first time—Rei realized what true power felt like. 🔥
Kozuki spat out blood, grinning.
Kozuki: "Tch. That all you got?"
🔥 He was lying. He was barely standing. 🔥
Rei adjusted his stance, his breathing steadying.
Rei: "We need to change the plan."
Kozuki glanced at him, wiping the blood from his lip.
Kozuki: "Heh. I was hoping you'd say that."
💀 And then—they awakened. 💀
The Awakening – Rei and Kozuki Use Their Full Potential
🔥 Their bodies had limits.🔥 Their minds had limits.🔥 But their fighting spirit didn't.
💥 BOOM! 💥
✔ Rei's eyes sharpened—his brain going beyond prediction.✔ Kozuki's instincts went wild—his movements becoming pure reflex.
🔥 For the first time—they weren't fighting with logic or brute strength. 🔥
💀 They were fighting with everything they had. 💀
Viraj's expression finally changed.
🔥 He was smiling. 🔥
Viraj: "Good."
💀 Because now—it was a real fight. 💀
The Counterattack – Aether Strikes Back
💥 BOOM! 💥
🔥 Kozuki attacked first.
✔ No hesitation. No wasted movement.✔ A perfectly timed strike—faster than before.
💀 And this time—it landed. 💀
💥 BANG! 💥
🔥 A full-powered punch to Viraj's ribs.
✔ The entire arena shook.✔ The air cracked from the force.✔ Viraj actually staggered.
🔥 For the first time—he felt the impact. 🔥
Rei Takes Control – The Genius Adapts
🔥 Rei didn't waste the opportunity.
✔ His footwork became unpredictable.✔ His counters were no longer defensive—they were lethal.✔ Every attack Kozuki threw—Rei made sure it landed.
💥 BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! 💥
🔥 Blow after blow—Viraj was forced back.
💀 The tide was turning. 💀
The arena exploded in cheers.
Student 1 (shocked): "They're actually pushing him back?!"Student 2 (grinning): "Tch. They finally woke up!"
🔥 Rei and Kozuki weren't just surviving anymore. 🔥
💀 They were fighting to win. 💀
Viraj's Response – The Monster Awakens
🔥 And then—everything stopped.
✔ Viraj exhaled slowly.✔ The smirk never left his face.✔ And then—he lowered his stance.
💀 And the entire battlefield felt his killing intent. 💀
🔥 BOOM! 🔥
✔ His aura changed.✔ His presence became overwhelming.✔ Even Rei and Kozuki felt it—a pressure unlike anything before.
🔥 He had been holding back. 🔥
Viraj (grinning, whispering): "Good. Now it's my turn."
💀 And then—he disappeared. 💀
💥 BANG! 💥
🔥 Before Rei could react—Viraj was already behind him.
✔ A brutal strike to the spine—Rei gasped, his body freezing.✔ Kozuki tried to attack—Viraj caught his fist mid-air.✔ A devastating counter—Kozuki was sent crashing into the wall.
🔥 In an instant—the fight was over. 🔥
📢 "WINNER – VIRAJ RATHORE!"
💀 Silence. 💀
🔥 The strongest of Asura War Academy had proven his place. 🔥
💀 Rei and Kozuki had used their full potential—and still lost. 💀
The Aftermath – Aether's Hardest Lesson
🔥 Rei lay on the ground, breathing heavily.
✔ He had never lost like this before.✔ Even with his full mind—he wasn't enough.
Kozuki coughed, barely able to move.
✔ His strength had failed him.✔ For the first time—he had been completely outclassed.
Viraj looked down at them, his smirk fading.
Viraj: "This is the difference between you and me."
💀 Aether Academy had lost. But their fight wasn't over yet. 💀