Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth.

With a deafening roar, it took Kevin half an hour to resolve the problem.

"This is a necessary price to pay!"

Next, Kevin will face a full day of intense training.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Kids X Sports

Sky Arena.

Floor 163, Arena A, Players' Lounge.

Kevin sat in the lounge, holding a botany encyclopedia, the sound of a broadcast playing in his ears. He was alone in the lounge.

A few days ago, after Kevin successfully advanced to the 150th floor, he rested and trained for a few days before coming here to participate in the fighting competition.

The door to the lounge was pushed open, and a new player walked in through the entrance.

The dressing room for the fighters as they prepare to enter is naturally not a private room.

"It's him."

The person who walked in was none other than the six-year-old fighter, Qi, who had won the first fighting match Kevin had watched three months ago.

This little boy left a very deep impression on Kevin.

Facing Kevin's scrutiny, the small-statured Qi didn't even raise his head. He was already used to such gazes; due to his age, he was quite famous in this arena.

To be honest, he was getting a little annoyed. Because of his age, many fighters were prone to making unrestrained and offensive remarks.

Despite his young age, Qi is not known for his good temper, and he has already crippled several fighters as a result. The reason no one has died is simply because the fighters above level 150 are all formidable, and he cannot deliver a fatal blow.

Therefore, when scheduling the competition, time permitting, efforts are usually made to avoid Qi meeting other participants in the lounge.

It seems that Qi arrived earlier than usual today.

Just as Qi was ready to teach Kevin a lesson if he spoke rudely, Kevin had already withdrawn his gaze.

"Hmm?" This, on the contrary, aroused Qi's curiosity.

He looked up at Kevin.

Kevin had returned to his previous state, holding the large book in his hands and studying it intently.

He was genuinely studying. Kevin's physical learning abilities were lacking, but his mental learning function was exceptionally flexible, and since "A Moment's Dream" was closely related to knowledge of plants, animals, and medicine, he had no choice but to study diligently.

Kevin has been in this strange world for almost half a year now, but he hasn't had a chance to enjoy life yet. He's immersed in intense training and studying every day.

“Strange.” That was Qi’s first impression of Kevin.

After examining it carefully, Qi frowned slightly.

Born into a family of assassins, in addition to receiving assassin training and various adaptive training, the most important thing he needed to have was keen eyesight.

Analyze the differences between friend and foe through observation. After all, in the assassin profession, a slight mistake can not only prevent you from making money, but may even cost you your life.

At this moment, through observation, Qi had to admit that the man in front of him was very strong.

Unlike the arena opponents he had encountered before, in Qi's eyes, most of them would be people he could surpass in no time.

He occasionally suffered defeats in battles against them, simply because Qi didn't want to take too many injuries. If he couldn't finish the fight quickly, he would usually just admit defeat.

But the man before her stirred a sense of fear within Qi, a feeling... like facing her own brother, albeit a very faint one.

Thinking of his older brother, Qi felt a little irritated. His family situation was quite complicated, and he felt more dislike than anything else towards his brother.

Kevin looked up from his book and met Qi's gaze.

"Your name is Qi, right?"

"Hmm." Qi responded with a rare nod.

Suddenly, Kevin's face lit up with a bright smile, and he asked in a calm tone, "Would you like to spar and train together later?"

"What?" Qi asked, looking puzzled.

"I've seen you fight. You're only six years old, but your fighting skills are incredibly solid. When I was your age, I was still playing in the mud following other kids around," Kevin said with a smile, his words full of admiration for Qi.

Kevin's words clearly pleased Qi, and he smiled smugly, but quickly retorted, "Seven years old, I'm already seven years old."

"Haha, really? Congratulations on growing another year older." Kevin thought to himself, so this is what the little guy cares about. He really is a child at heart.

After a brief exchange, Qi was quite satisfied with Kevin, and his attitude softened considerably.

"So? What's your decision?"

Kevin genuinely believed this. He had witnessed Qi's battles, and the child's fighting skills were indeed impressive, frankly speaking, stronger than most people in the arena.

However, due to his age, Qi lacks strength, resulting in limited lethality. He can often hit vital points, but due to insufficient strength, he cannot deliver a fatal blow.

Considering his age, it's already quite remarkable that he's accomplished this.

"How about this, I'll be your punching bag and your sparring partner, and I promise I won't fight back, how about that?" Kevin offered an even more tempting deal.

However, this statement seems to have hit a nerve with Qi.

Qi's face instantly darkened, and he said angrily, "Ha! You think I can't beat you?"

Children do have a strong sense of self-esteem, and Kevin has probably figured out Qi's temper.

"Haha, I'm more than ten years older than you, so beating you is naturally not difficult."

After saying that, before Qi could refute him, Kevin raised his fist.

"Let's make a deal, consider it a friendship. If I meet you in the arena and defeat you, you'll become my sparring partner."

Kevin's words shut down what Qi was about to say.

Qi stood there, a slightly conflicted expression on his face.

Finally, he walked over nonchalantly and bumped his fist against Kevin's.

"Hmph! I'll definitely beat you. I'll teach you a lesson then, haha!"

"Really? Then I'll have to rely on Teacher Qi for guidance then." Kevin said with a smile, not minding at all.

"Hmph!" Qi snorted smugly, clearly pleased with Kevin's response.

This kid is really interesting. Are all kids in this world so precocious? Kevin thought to himself, and said aloud, "I haven't formally introduced myself to you yet. My name is Kevin—Kaponberg." As he spoke, he extended his hand.

With a touch of curiosity, Qi extended his hand and shook hands with Kevin, then imitated the other's formal manner, saying, "My name is Qi, Qi Zoldyck."

"Looking forward to meeting you in the fighting arena later."

Kevin had no doubt that he and Qi would meet on the field; he had basically figured out the pattern of how Sky Arena chose its opponents.

Kevin is a player who generates a lot of buzz, and the extremely young Qi is also attracting a lot of attention.

Both are currently participating in competitions at the same level. It's clear that Qi encountered a bottleneck and difficulties after advancing to level 150, and is currently stagnant. However, he hasn't fallen below level 150, indicating that once he reaches this level, he has a high chance of winning.

Kevin has only just advanced to the 150th floor. If he loses the match, he will fall back down, which would be too troublesome. Therefore, he will definitely go all out to win this match.

In this situation, if the next match is scheduled appropriately, there is a very high probability that the two will be matched as opponents.

After all, Sky Arena, as the organizer, loves to use such topicality to generate buzz and increase betting odds.

It's no exaggeration to say that whenever Kevin is involved in a battle, the number of people betting on it tends to increase dramatically.

Just then, the notification sounded in his ear that it was Kevin's turn to go on stage.

Kevin stood up, smiled, and waved to Xiao Qi.

"Then I'll go first."

"Okay, bye-bye!" Qi finally revealed his childlike side, waving with a smile.

Chapter Twenty-Four: Wrathful Strike X Yearning

Amidst the thunderous cheers of the arena, the commentator passionately proclaimed: "First to enter is the composed and elegant fighter, [Wrathful Strike] Mito from the tribal people!"

Clearly, this man wasn't very famous. Amidst the scattered cheers, he strode towards the arena.

"Next up, let's welcome Kevin, whose victory or defeat depends entirely on his own preference, and who can remain utterly unmoved even in defeat!"

In an instant, the entire stadium erupted in enthusiastic cheers, and the title "Immovable as a Mountain" and Kevin's name were chanted in unison by the audience.

As Kevin was introduced, he slowly walked towards the arena, smiling and waving to the crowd in the stands.

"Why does he have this title?" a new spectator, watching Kevin Sports for the first time, asked curiously.

An older fan nearby immediately chimed in: "That's because he doesn't move when faced with attacks, standing there as firmly as a mountain. No matter how strong the opponent is, they can't hurt him."

"If he's that good, how come it took him three months to get to this level?"

Viewers who frequently watch esports know that if someone is truly strong, they can usually reach their desired position in just a few days.

"Of course, it's up to him to decide; winning or losing depends entirely on his mood. Of course, there are some deeper reasons, but only knowledgeable viewers can see them." The old fan said with a chuckle.

At this moment, a seemingly loyal fan spoke up with a disdainful look: "Don't listen to their nonsense. It's because Kevin wins and loses entirely based on his own whims that the odds for his matches are always fluctuating. Many gamblers enjoy this thrill." He was a true fan of Kevin and genuinely believed that betting on him was a desecration of the athlete.

Some experienced bettors who frequently win bets do so because they have a keen eye and can tell which side is stronger or has the advantage in a fight.

The thrill comes from seeing someone like Kevin, who can inexplicably lose even when he has the upper hand.

"The real reason he earned this title is that no one has ever been able to knock him down to score or knock him out. His opponents usually only win the match by scoring with effective attacks."