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In the meantime, seeing how Howar was laughing like a maniac, others began to whisper among themselves, "Oi, oi... Howar seems to have lost it again... we're definitely going to see another gore scene now..."

A girl disciple uttered, "That poor Vee... I kinda feel sorry for him."

"Oh no, I think he's going to cripple him like that dude he crippled in the previous Martial Contest..." A male spectator voiced.

"Well, actually... he doesn't go around crippling random people... he mostly does that to people who have done something wrong to him... so that Vee must've done something to make him angry... he deserves it then..." Another male who had similar values as Howar stated.

"Anyway, if he wants to live, he should apologize... or..."

"This is going to be so fun, hehe." There were also disciples who enjoyed watching others suffer.

After a while of laughing, with some traces of tear in the corners of his eyes, Howar stated, "It's clearly you who do not understand this rule completely... hahaha... don't think you're safe from me just because of that rule... because that rule states everything is fine as long as the opponent is not dead and can be healed... the part 'can be healed' means that as long as the opponent doesn't die naturally after the match, it's okay! For example... let's say I cut off your fingers, hehe, that's a good idea actually... anyway if I do that... then... even though you won't be able to make it grow back and heal it to its former shape... as long as the place of that injury can heal naturally so that the bleeding would stop... it's fine! Which literally means as long as the injury is not life-threatening, it's no problem and thus entirely according to the rules! So... tell me... what does that mean?"

"It means crippling and everything else is allowed as long as you don't die." Virus stated with a strange light shining in his eyes.

However, not spotting the strange light shining in Virus' eyes at all nor realizing that Virus' sentence was actually addressed toward him, he continued, "Bingo! So you get it now... haha... since I'm so kind, I'll give you one last chance to offer your ring to me... if you do that, I promise at least not to cripple you."

Then, contrary to the reaction and response he was expecting from Virus, he heard him talk in a relaxed manner, without any kind of fear showing itself in his voice, "No need. However, I truly need to thank you for clarifying that rule for me... I didn't think it was that loose. So... thank you for the reminder."

At the same time, seeing the two still not attacking each other and engaging in a conversation, even though a while had passed since the start of the match, the judge elder got angry as he shouted, "First you two come late to the match... and now... you are casually talking as if you're in a restaurant? Stop wasting everyone's precious time and attack!!! This is your last chance!"

"Okay... however, before that... elder, can you confirm if what this disciple said was true regarding that rule?" Just so as to make sure, Virus inquired.

Listening to Virus' question while wearing an annoyed face, the judge elder replied, "Yes, it's like a secret detail hidden inside rule number one in order to lower the casualties in each contest... however, in the end... in the real world... it all comes back to the basic rule that strong rules over the weak... so the strong decide the fate of the weak and can do whatever he or she desires to the weaker opponent... and the sect is also loyal to that rule in its roots and believes this would make the disciples thrive in the end."

"I see... that's much more interesting... I like it as..." Nodding his head in understanding, a half-smile appeared on Virus' face.

"Rock Ripping Piercer!"

However, just as he was about to continue talking, abruptly, he witnessed that an extremely quick spear was almost upon his abdomen and the next moment, if he didn't do anything, it was going to pierce through his flesh.

'I'm not fast enough to dodge.' Realizing he was not fast enough to dodge, a frown appeared on Virus' face as he began to contemplate the best move he could make right now... and an instant later, raising his left hand, he brought it in front of the path of the spear.

Clink~

The next moment, the noise of Virus' scales clashing with the tip of the spear was heard.

After that, seeing the spear was successfully blocked, deciding to make use of this opportunity, a punch was sent toward Howar's face by Virus' right hand.

"Wrathful Human Charge!" However, just as the punch was about to connect to his face, Howar retreated with all his might as he was able to successfully dodge his fist with difficulty.

'That was a close one...' Howar thought in some fear as he could only imagine what would've happened if he was just a moment later.

After he retreated, Virus looked at him while feigning disdain on his face and uttered, "Tch, aren't you a despicable one for sneak attacking someone who's busy talking to someone else and moreover... you obviously tried to cripple me with that sneak attack..."

"Hahahaha... what's despicable about that? That's completely natural... because in a real fight, being distracted for even a second could make you lose your fragile life. Now that should teach you a lesson!" Laughing at Virus' words, like he had heard the funniest joke in the world, Howar proclaimed.

"Interesting... taking advantage of the rules and sneak attacking your opponent... to be honest, I see nothing wrong with any of them. However, I'm curious how you would feel if they happened to yourself?" Smiling in curiosity, Virus mumbled as he charged toward Howar.

As he was almost upon Howar the next moment, Virus sent his fist toward Howar, however, before his fist was even close, "Wrathful Human Charge!" Using his movement technique, Howar dodged his punch and then counterattacked, "Rock Ripping Piercer!"

Spotting the counterattack, Virus too dodged the attack with a little difficulty before taking a new stance as he abruptly sent a straight kick toward Howar's stomach.

Understanding that the power behind his kick must be a lot more powerful than his fists, without any hesitation, Howar muttered, "Wrathful Human Charge!" Then, he escaped from the range of his kick, however, knowing this was also a golden chance for him since Virus' balance should be ruined at least until his kick attack was over, he began mumbling, "Bane Blast Penetrating Strike!"

At the same time, his spear instantly charged at Virus' stomach once again as it made contact with some unknown body part of Virus which he wasn't able to clearly witness since his foot was covering Howar's view.

So, seeing his spear make contact with his opponent's body, a rather wide grin found it's way on Howar's face as he thought, 'This is over!'

Bang!

At the same time, at the location of the connection between the spear and the body part, the sound of an explosion was heard as Virus was sent flying for a few meters before his body finally crashed to the ground...

And then, just like that, Virus' body lay there completely motionless while facing the ground.