Chapter 14
The tournament arena, once a grand stage for competition, now stood in ruins from the previous battles. Yet, the energy in the air was more intense than ever. The final match had ended, with **Ape-X crowned as the champion**, but just as he thought he could enjoy his victory, **a new challenger stepped forward**—one far more dangerous than anyone he had faced before.
Standing at the edge of the shattered arena was **Zayn, the student council's strongest fighter**. His presence alone sent chills through the crowd. His **mythical dragon blood** pulsed with overwhelming power, his **elemental hellfire** flickering around him like a living entity.
"You've impressed me, X," Zayn said, cracking his knuckles. "But I'm not convinced you're the strongest. Let's settle it here."
X sighed, rubbing his neck. He had just won RM1,000, and now he had to deal with this?
The referee for this match was **Chellestar**, the winner of the girls' tournament. She stood between them, her expression composed, but X could feel her eyes lingering on him a bit longer than usual.
"Since this isn't an official match, there are no restrictions," she announced. "Fight until one of you surrenders... or can't stand anymore."
X smirked. **An all-out fight?** Fine by him.
As soon as Chell's hand dropped, **Zayn vanished.**
X barely had time to react before a **flaming fist slammed into his face**, launching him backward. He skidded across the destroyed arena, feeling the intense **heat of hellfire burning his skin.**
"That's just a warm-up," Zayn said, cracking his neck. His **golden dragon scales** shimmered in the light as his **clawed hands flexed**, ready to strike again.
X wiped the blood from his lip. **This guy was strong.**
He grinned. **Good.**
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### **Unleashing the Beasts**
X activated **Slime**, his body shifting as his muscles absorbed the damage. The burn marks **healed instantly.**
"You regenerate?" Zayn scoffed. "That won't help if I burn you completely."
He **breathed in deep**, and suddenly, the sky turned red. **Flames erupted around him, forming the shape of a massive dragon head.**
**"Infernal Dragon Roar!"**
The **flames surged forward**, a tidal wave of destruction that could incinerate anything in its path.
But instead of dodging...
**X opened his mouth—and ate it.**
The flames vanished into his body. His veins **glowed bright red**, his arms trembling from the raw energy surging within him.
The crowd **fell silent.**
"What... the hell?" Zayn took a step back.
X **exhaled**, and a **massive burst of hellfire erupted from his mouth**, **stronger than before**. The shockwave shattered the remaining arena walls, forcing Zayn to shield himself.
"Thanks for the meal," X said, rolling his shoulders. "That was kinda spicy, though."
Zayn's shock quickly turned to fury. His **dragon wings burst from his back**, and he shot into the sky. "Let's see if you can eat this!"
He **raised his hand**, summoning a **spear of pure lightning**, crackling with power. With a mighty throw, he launched it at X.
**"Heavenly Thunder Spear!"**
X, still grinning, **reached out—and ate it.**
The electricity surged through his veins, **sparking across his skin.** His muscles **bulked up**, his aura **crackling with newfound power.** His body **evolved**, adapting to the insane amount of energy. He looked down at his hands, now **surging with both lightning and fire.**
**"Oh... I like this."**
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### **The Arena Falls**
The two fighters clashed in mid-air, their **blows shaking the entire academy.** X's fists, now charged with **thunder and hellfire**, met Zayn's dragon claws in a battle of raw power. Every punch, every strike **left craters in the ground.**
Zayn **unleashed his full dragon form**, his **massive golden-scaled body towering over the battlefield.** His wings **blocked out the sun**, and his **flaming eyes locked onto X.**
**"This is my true power!"**
X, however, **wasn't intimidated.** He cracked his knuckles, the **combined energy of fire and lightning coursing through him.**
"Nice transformation," X said. "Now watch mine."
Using **Slime**, he morphed his body, **growing larger, stronger, more monstrous.** His **skin became covered in dragon-like scales,** his **arms pulsing with supercharged energy.** His **eyes gleamed like a predator.**
Then, he summoned his **Chain of Berserker**, wrapping it around his fist, amplifying his next attack **tenfold.**
With **one final charge,** X and Zayn **collided in the air**.
The **shockwave obliterated the entire arena.**
Dust and debris filled the sky as the audience **shielded themselves from the destruction.**
When the smoke cleared...
X stood tall.
Zayn was on the ground, unconscious.
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### **After the Battle**
The academy was in **shock.** The strongest student council fighter had been **defeated.**
X stretched, feeling **stronger than ever** after absorbing **lightning and hellfire powers.**
As he turned to leave, **Chell walked up to him.**
She stared at him for a moment before smiling.
"Come to my place after this," she said softly. "We need to talk."
X blinked.
The crowd cheered around him, but all he could think about was the **way she looked at him.**
Maybe this victory was just the beginning.