Chapter 535: Chapter 535 This Is Only The Start
The first clash of fists exploded at this very moment!
This wasn’t simply a battle between me and Vance Johansson, but a showdown between common folk and noble bloodlines!
"Bang!"
A thunderous boom echoed like lightning, and a horrifying shockwave burst from the two combatants, racing outward in every direction!
Countless chairs and tables exploded on contact. Without a Martial Marquis stabilizing the area, the regular guests would have died from this single exchange!
Both of us stepped back multiple paces, our expressions equally frigid.
I glared at Vance Johansson with icy eyes and declared, "Looks like that’s your limit. I’m beginning to question how you beat a Martial Marquis."
Vance narrowed his gaze and replied, "That earlier strike? Just ten percent of what I’ve got."
His presence slowly started to expand.
Suddenly, the whole venue felt crushing pressure, like an enormous boulder crushing everyone’s ribs!
But standing in the eye of this tempest, I stayed completely calm. My own power also flared up, creating a balance against Vance’s force.
"Mason Raymond, I’ll make you understand that everything you’ve done means nothing," Vance spoke with ice in his voice.
"Because... since birth, I was meant to stand above you!"
With a savage yell, Vance suddenly pushed both palms forward!
Instantly, endless rays of light gathered in his hands, and crushing pressure quickly consumed the entire area!
"Vance Johansson really deserves his title as heaven’s chosen. Just moving his hands releases this kind of power!" Everyone gasped in amazement at the sight.
"Die!"
Right then, Vance bellowed, his massive hand cutting through the air as dozens of deadly light beams shot upward immediately!
Endless rays of light charged straight at me, and within seconds, web-like fractures started appearing under my feet!
"Crack!"
At last, the floor couldn’t handle the crushing force and started collapsing!
My body was pushed directly into the earth by the tremendous power!
Smoke and debris erupted suddenly, and pieces of broken ground flew like projectiles everywhere!
A huge crater appeared instantly in front of everyone!
The area went dead quiet as all attention focused on the dust cloud floating above.
"Could it actually finish this quickly?" someone whispered softly.
"If it ends here, then this fight would be completely pointless," a young man said with indifference.
The speaker was Alberto Sean, Logan Sean’s son!
"You’re totally right, Alberto," said another young man with handsome features, smiling lightly from close by.
This young man was Pearson Bowman, a noble heir of the Bowmans from Capital City, and his power was equally mysterious.
"We have to acknowledge that Vance Johansson’s power is no joke. Even among Capital City’s elite, he’s in the top tier." Another young man approached while speaking.
This was Wayne Ran, Males Ran’s older brother.
It appeared that all of Capital City’s famous talents had shown up!
Their goal wasn’t the wedding ceremony, but watching this eagerly awaited battle!
"Brother Ran speaks the truth. That palm attack would have probably hurt even us," Wayne’s observation got everyone nodding in agreement.
Only Alberto Sean stayed quiet, his eyes focused calmly on the slowly clearing dust.
When the dust settled, an incredible scene appeared.
My clothing was shredded by the massive force. Yet, my form stayed completely steady, and my body showed no injuries whatsoever!
My entire frame glowed with golden light, and my eyes, filled with killing intent, stared coldly at Vance Johansson in the distance!
"What an unbelievably tough body!" Wayne Ran shouted in shock.
Next to him, Pearson Bowman also sighed quietly, "Seems this Mason Raymond really has talent."
Not far off, Vance Johansson’s eyebrows creased slightly.
He said icily, "Mason Raymond, your body truly earns its fame... but that won’t help you much!"
With that, Vance’s form disappeared instantly, appearing before me in a heartbeat!
Such incredible speed brought repeated gasps from the watchers!
In the next instant, Vance’s palm, covered in dim light, gently hit my chest!
"Bang!"
The moment of impact made me stumble back several steps! A violent wave of Inner Strength seemed to detonate inside my body!
This method was passed down from Phoebe Billy, with its power holding massive destructive penetration. It was a technique Phoebe had specially created for Vance to overcome my strong body!
Now, in Vance’s control, the technique released even more devastating power!
However, in the next second, Vance’s expression darkened.
I stood there with a peaceful face, showing neither happiness nor sadness, completely still. My chest only had a light white mark, my energy totally undisturbed!
"He actually blocked it!" Pearson Bowman cried out in shock.
"This guy’s body is beyond belief!"
"That can’t be right. I’ve watched Vance Johansson use this strike before. It’s supposed to force the Inner Strength straight into the body, like a bomb exploding inside," Wayne said slowly.
"Could his organs also be as hard as iron?"
For a moment, shock covered everyone’s faces.
Sitting in the front row, Logan Sean’s eyes showed a touch of irritation.
"Is that all Vance Johansson can do? All noise and no substance; after two hits, Mason hasn’t even lost one hair!" Logan said coldly.
"Mr. Sean, please stay calm. Vance only used twenty percent of his power just now," Phoebe Billy quickly explained.
Klein Johansson also jumped in to ease tensions, "Mr. Sean, my son hates Mason completely. If he finished him immediately, he might not feel satisfied."
"Isn’t it more brutal to play with your target slowly?" Klein added with a laugh.
Logan made a cold sound, staying silent after that.
In the distance, I brushed the dirt off myself.
I looked at Vance Johansson ahead and sneered coldly, "So it looks like there was cheating behind your victory over those Martial Marquises."
Vance’s forehead wrinkled slightly, his eyes getting narrower.
As I had hinted, the so-called Martial Marquis Vance defeated was just a prisoner from the Capital City Martial Arts Association, already disabled long before their battle started.
Vance had simply used the opportunity to build his reputation, nothing else.
"Vance Johansson, if we’re both half-step Martial Marquises, you can’t beat me," I said coldly.
"Oh, is that so?" Vance lifted an eyebrow, smirking. "Mason Raymond... you really think too highly of yourself!"
With a roar, Vance released his presence fully!
His energy climbed rapidly, crimson beams of light wrapping around his body!
In just that moment, Vance’s strength multiplied several times! The murderous aura coming from him made the air turn quickly frigid!
"Rumble..."
The devastating Qi Jin destroyed the ground under his feet!
The whole venue was hit by a sudden tornado, completely wrecking the carefully prepared decorations!
Alonzo White and others quickly moved to protect the crowd!
Vance’s body was wrapped in a blood-red radiance, his look resembling a devil.
He showed his teeth in an evil grin.
"Mason Raymond... this is only the start!" Vance’s haunting voice rang in everyone’s ears.
