While the spectators in the waiting area were still reeling from Master Roshi's surprising performance, the match in the ring raged on.
However, it was obvious to anyone watching that although Lin Xuan was merely using Taijutsu, he consistently held the upper hand. This was largely because the Earth's Kami had absolutely no heart for the battle.
While parrying Lin Xuan's attacks, Kami spoke into Lin Xuan's mind via telepathy: "Who exactly are you people? What is your purpose here on Earth?!"
Lin Xuan wasn't the least bit surprised by the question. He simply grinned and replied, "If I told you we just came here to show off, would you believe me?"
Kami: "..."
Came to Earth just to show off?!
Exasperated, Kami retorted via telepathy, "Do you really expect me to believe such nonsense?"
Lin Xuan smiled helplessly.
It's so hard to be a person these days. No one believes you when you tell the truth.
However, a thought struck Lin Xuan, and he projected his voice back: "If you want to know the truth, then let me put on a good show first!"
Kami: "..."
What kind of ridiculous demand is that?
He asked Lin Xuan directly, "This tournament means nothing to me. I can just forfeit right now!"
But Lin Xuan refused immediately. "Don't you dare forfeit! I want to defeat you fair and square in front of everyone!"
Kami truly couldn't understand. "What is the meaning of doing this?!"
Lin Xuan continued his assault while replying, "You don't need to know the meaning. You just need to know that if you play along, I promise to help you resolve the Piccolo issue!"
Hearing Lin Xuan mention that name, Kami instantly became alert.
Although he still didn't fully trust Lin Xuan, his observations suggested that this group of strangers possessed the power to do exactly that. Even if Lin Xuan couldn't do it alone, surely his entire group working together could take down one Piccolo.
Thinking of this, he asked solemnly, "Why should I trust you?"
Lin Xuan laughed. "You don't have to believe me, but I'm going to keep beating you up anyway! Or, if you think you have the skill to defeat me, you can go ahead and try using the Evil Containment Wave on Piccolo later. Do you think it will work, or will you end up being counter-sealed yourself?"
Hearing the first part of the sentence, Kami was mentally complaining about Lin Xuan's arrogance. But when he heard the second part, his mind—which had just calmed down—was violently shaken.
He never expected Lin Xuan to know about his plan to use the Evil Containment Wave on Piccolo!
Apart from his attendant, Mr. Popo, he hadn't revealed this plan to a single soul!
Did Popo betray me?
The thought appeared but was instantly dismissed. He trusted Popo implicitly.
But that left no explanation for how Lin Xuan knew so much.
He couldn't help but ask again via telepathy, "How do you know so much?! And what did you mean by being counter-sealed?"
Why do I know?
Lin Xuan smirked at the question. With a theatrical flair, he activated his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. "Because these eyes of mine... can see the future!"
As he spoke, he delivered a heavy blow that sent Kami flying!
Kami's eyes widened in shock.
He didn't care about the physical attack he had just suffered. He was fixated on Lin Xuan's words: "These eyes can see the future!"
In fact, he had already noticed that several members of the Ninja Guild possessed unique, powerful eyes that looked identical to one another.
He began to suspect that Lin Xuan might be telling the truth!
Is it because of those special eyes that this Lin Xuan knows so much?
Does that mean his prediction that I will be counter-sealed by Piccolo is also a future he has seen?
The thought made Kami's scalp tingle with dread.
He was already lacking confidence in sealing Piccolo. Although he had Goku as a trump card, he was still worried. If he were to be counter-sealed, the situation on Earth would spiral out of control—especially with Lin Xuan and his mysterious group of unpredictable strangers in the mix.
While Kami was lost in these terrifying thoughts, Lin Xuan launched another offensive!
He treated Kami like a sandbag, kicking him back and forth across the ring, leaving the audience dazzled by the speed and movement.
However, the audience soon grew numb to the one-sided beating, and Lin Xuan stopped gaining Reputation Points. He sent another telepathic warning: "Hey, old man, if you don't answer soon, I'm going to knock you out of the ring. Don't come crying to me when it's too late!"
Kami snapped out of his daze. Gritting his teeth, he decided to take the gamble!
He asked gravely, "How do you want me to cooperate?"
Lin Xuan grinned. "Simple. Pretend to resist, make it look like you're about to turn the tide, and then let me beat you miserably again. Rinse and repeat a few times!"
Kami: "..."
He still couldn't fathom Lin Xuan's motive. He felt like he was being toyed with.
But he had no other choice. He had to agree to Lin Xuan's terms.
And so, the audience suddenly saw the match become thrilling.
The "Shen" contestant, who had been taking a beating, began to fight back fiercely at critical moments, dealing powerful counterattacks to Lin Xuan and even suppressing him briefly.
However, just moments later, Lin Xuan would forcefully regain the upper hand, leaving Shen looking ragged and desperate.
Then, just when everyone thought Shen was about to be eliminated, he would stage another miraculous comeback and unleash a massive technique.
"Super Explosive Wave!"
He pressed his index and middle fingers together, curled the others into a fist, and fired a shockwave that swallowed Lin Xuan whole.
Boom!
A terrifying explosion erupted on the stage, stunning the spectators.
The other contestants were equally shocked. They could feel the terrifying power of the move, and many admitted they wouldn't have been able to withstand it.
But to their astonishment—and relief—Lin Xuan burst out of the explosion, completely unharmed, and engaged Shen in a fierce clash once more!
The battle escalated, with both sides trading blows, though Lin Xuan held the advantage most of the time.
Finally, after dragging it out for quite a while and harvesting several hundred million Reputation Points, Lin Xuan contentedly knocked the Earth's Kami out of the ring, securing his victory!
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