thefictionvixens Chapter 36 Another Conceded Defeat
Chapter 36 Another Conceded Defeat
The second match was between Shang Yun and Chi-Chi. Shang Yun knew about Chi-Chi's destined relationship with Sun Wukong, so he didn't intend to fight against Chi-Chi.
After both entered the ring and assumed fighting stances, Chi-Chi charged forward and delivered a beautiful side kick to Shang Yun. At this time, Chi-Chi was in her prime, her movements fluid and graceful, showcasing her impressive prowess. Shang Yun also cooperated by falling backward, using Chi-Chi's kick to send him flying off the ring. No one expected a match in the quarterfinals to end so quickly. Even Chi-Chi herself was surprised by her own strength, able to defeat Shang Yun, who had once fought alongside Goku against Piccolo, in a single move. The host was stunned for a long time before announcing Chi-Chi's victory.
Shang Yun stood up, rubbing his head, and said with a laugh as he walked away, "Ouch, that's amazing, so strong, it hurts!"
After a long while, Qiqi realized that Shishang Yun had gone easy on her, and couldn't help but say angrily, "You bastard! Just you wait!"
Sun Wukong stepped forward and asked, "Shang Yun, what happened? I felt her energy was very weak, how could you have lost?"
Shang Yun chuckled and said, "That's because you're stronger than me."
Hearing Shang Yun say this, Sun Wukong muttered to himself, "How is that possible? When we fought at the Heavenly Temple, if I went all out, I could only manage a 50/50 chance against you at best."
Hearing Goku's words from the side, Krillin couldn't help but shout, "What?! Shang Yun, you can actually go toe-to-toe with Goku? Are you that strong? Did you deliberately admit defeat?"
Bulma got excited and, as if she didn't want the world to be in chaos, shouted, "Tell me, Shang Yun, do you like her?" After saying that, she tugged at Lan Fang, who was standing next to her. Lan Fang didn't say anything, but just frowned and looked at Shang Yun, waiting for his answer.
Seeing that everyone's talk was getting more and more outrageous, Shang Yun quickly explained, "No, this is the first time I've ever seen her too."
Bulma continued to fan the flames, saying, "You willingly lost the match on your first meeting! It's love at first sight! Shang Yun, Shang Yun, I never expected you, who usually seems so mature and composed, to pull this kind of stunt!"
Although Lanfang felt that Bulma had gone a bit too far, she knew that Bulma was speaking up for her, so she did not stop her.
Looking at Bulma's excited, flushed face, Shang Yun said helplessly, "That girl is Goku's friend."
"Ah, my friend? I don't remember him at all!" Sun Wukong pointed to his nose and said in surprise.
Seeing this, Shang Yun didn't explain further and waved his hand, saying, "Oh, don't ask anymore, you'll find out in a bit."
Seeing that Shang Yun was unwilling to say more, the others stopped asking. It was a pity that Shang Yun lost the competition, but Shang Yun said he didn't care.
Meanwhile, Piccolo, who was some distance away, overheard Goku saying that Shang Yun's strength was comparable to his own. Recalling the strange techniques Shang Yun possessed from his father's memories, Piccolo couldn't help but drop his initial disdain. It's worth noting here that the Namekians' senses are incredibly sharp.
The third match was between Yamcha and "Shen," the avatar of the god. Yamcha had undergone rigorous training and his strength had greatly improved. He entered the martial arts tournament with confidence and expectation, easily advancing to the top eight. His opponent, the god, possessed unfathomable strength, but during the preliminaries, he successfully misled everyone with a series of seemingly comical actions, such as almost being late and performing unprofessional warm-up exercises before the match, making everyone believe he was just an ordinary competitor.
The bell rang, and Yamcha and Shen, the avatar of a god, stood on the arena. Yamcha looked at the unassuming and strangely behaving Shen before him, secretly pleased, feeling he'd drawn the best possible match. After all, judging from Shen's appearance and previous behavior, he didn't seem like a formidable opponent at all. A confident smile, even tinged with disdain, appeared on Yamcha's face as he said to Shen, "Uncle, don't get too badly beaten by me." Shen, on the other hand, wore a憨厚 (honest and simple) smile, scratching his head, looking quite comical.
Seeing this, Yamcha launched the first attack. He flashed forward, charging towards Shen and unleashing his signature Wolf Fang Wind Fist. His figure was like a phantom, his fists striking Shen with incredible speed, a multitude of punches flying, as if countless fists were attacking simultaneously. This move was Yamcha's forte, having played a crucial role in many battles. However, Shen appeared remarkably composed in the face of Yamcha's attacks. He seemed unsteady on his feet, his body swaying, yet he always managed to skillfully dodge Yamcha's punches at crucial moments. Yamcha's attacks missed repeatedly, and a sense of doubt and anger welled up within him. He increased the power and speed of his attacks, but still could not land a hit on Shen.
After Yamcha's initial attack, Shen suddenly launched a counterattack. His seemingly casual kick was incredibly fast; Yamcha had no time to dodge and was struck in the abdomen. The force of the kick was immense, and Yamcha immediately felt a sharp pain, staggering back several steps. Clutching his abdomen, his face contorted with pain and surprise, he realized that Shen was not as simple as he had imagined. But Yamcha did not back down. He gritted his teeth and readjusted his fighting stance.
After their exchange, Yamcha clearly realized that Shen's strength was not to be underestimated. He decided to use his ultimate move—the Spirit Ball. Yamcha gripped his right wrist with his left hand, gathering his energy into his right palm, forming an energy ball. This energy ball radiated a powerful aura, seemingly distorting the surrounding air. Yamcha shouted and hurled the Spirit Ball at Shen. The Spirit Ball spun rapidly through the air, flying towards Shen with tremendous destructive force. Shen saw the Spirit Ball coming towards him, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He calmly stretched out his hands and caught the Spirit Ball directly with both of them. The Spirit Ball spun continuously in his hands, trying to break free, but it couldn't escape Shen's control. Shen smiled slightly, flicked it lightly, and tossed the Spirit Ball aside.
After neutralizing Yamcha's Spirit Bomb, Shin began a relentless assault on him. His speed instantly increased, his figure flashing past Yamcha like a ghost. Each flash was accompanied by an attack, a punch or a kick, the angles of which were incredibly tricky, making it impossible for Yamcha to defend. Yamcha could only desperately try to dodge and parry, but he was still hit several times by Shin's attacks. Multiple wounds appeared on his body, and his breathing became erratic.
After a fierce battle, Yamcha was battered and bruised, his strength and energy completely depleted. Shen, however, remained seemingly unfazed. Seizing an opportunity, Shen launched a final, devastating attack. He leaped high into the air, spun once, and then slammed his elbow down on Yamcha. The strike was incredibly fast and powerful; Yamcha had no chance to dodge. With a resounding thud, Yamcha was struck by Shen's elbow, his body flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily outside the ring.
Seeing Yamcha knocked out of the ring, the referee immediately declared Shin the winner. The spectators outside were stunned; they had expected a one-sided match, but Yamcha and Shin had fought for so long. Yamcha lay outside the ring, his face filled with resentment and pain. He realized the vast difference in skill between himself and Shin, but he also recognized his own shortcomings from this battle.
In the end, Yamcha reluctantly accepted his defeat, said goodbye to everyone, and then, with Poole in tow, prepared to leave the martial arts tournament in disappointment.
Seeing Yamcha's current state of mind, Shang Yun quickly caught up with him and whispered, "Yamcha, don't be discouraged. That Shen is the incarnation of a powerful being. It's normal that you can't beat him. Even Sun Wukong is no match for him."
Yamcha asked in confusion, "An incarnation of a powerful being? Even Sun Wukong couldn't defeat him? Who is he?"
Shang Yun shook his head: "I can't say now. I'll explain to you later. Let's go back and watch the game."
After saying that, Shang Yun pulled Yamcha back to the arena. As for why Shang Yun didn't reveal his identity as a member of the Celestial Temple, it was naturally because he was worried that Piccolo would overhear. Piccolo is a Namekian, and his ears are very sensitive. Fortunately, Piccolo's attention was not on them at the moment.
This match also made Yamcha realize that he still has a long way to go in the world of martial arts.