I'm in Mota, and they all want me to confess my feelings!

Using the force of his punch, he spun around and counterattacked, delivering a fierce elbow strike aimed straight for his opponent's throat, but it was easily blocked by the wound.

The two were each forced back several steps and faced each other again.

"That's it? It looks completely different from what I've heard." The scar revealed a mocking smile. "Just like your weapon, it's utterly useless."

Duanmu Yan's gaze suddenly turned icy, locking onto the other person's figure.

He transformed the cracked longsword into a streak of light and retrieved it, gently moved his numb wrists, and then clenched his fists.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I don't care about rumors or the past."

He raised his eyes, and his aura suddenly became dangerous.

"But you have indeed... angered me."

The scarred man crossed his arms and looked at him with amusement: "So, what are you planning to do? Teach me a lesson with your weak fists?"

"No." Duanmu Yan slowly raised his eyelids, his pupils seemingly frozen in frost: "I'll tear that fake smile off your face!"

The moment the last word was uttered, his figure suddenly blurred—

He moved faster than anyone could imagine! Even the wounds couldn't be seen clearly how he moved.

By the time the wound became apparent, the powerful gust of wind from the punch had already arrived.

Duanmu Yan's right fist, accompanied by a sonic boom, hurtled straight for his opponent's face!

—This is Duanmu Yan's true ability to resonate.

Whether it's extreme speed or interference with the laws of time, there's no need to delve into that now.

He had only one thought in his mind: to beat this bastard who destroyed this important bond until he could never laugh again!

The sudden onslaught caused Scar's pupils to shrink slightly, but then a near-maniacal grin spread across his face: "That's more like it! If you were really that easy to defeat, how boring this game would be!"

His outstretched fingers gripped the fist aimed at his face like iron clamps, and the sound of his knuckles rubbing together could even be heard when he exerted force.

But Duanmu Yan's offensive was like a storm!

His left leg swung up like a battle axe, whistling through the air as it swept straight at the opponent's waist and abdomen.

He immediately bent his arm to block, and the heavy impact sounded like two giant rocks colliding.

"Interesting!" Scar sneered, his other hand aimed straight for Duanmu Yan's throat.

Duanmu Yan twisted his body to dodge, and then slammed his elbow into the opponent's ribs.

The dull thud of flesh colliding echoed in the shattered space, and the two groaned simultaneously as they passed each other.

This is no longer a friendly exchange, but a pure life-or-death struggle!

Duanmu Yan threw a heavy punch at the injured jaw, but the opponent dodged it by tilting his head.

The force of the punch grazed his face, leaving a bloody mark. Instead, the wound excitedly licked the blood from his lips, and then his knee slammed into the opponent's abdomen.

Duanmu Yan bent down to take the blow head-on, then grabbed the opponent's ankle and slammed him to the ground.

Amidst the flying debris, he braced himself with one hand on the ground and swept his leg towards Duanmu Yan.

The two rolled and fought in the realm of sound, each move aimed at a vital point.

Duanmu Yan's knuckles ached from the heavy blow, and a faint cracking sound came from his injured ribs, yet amidst the excruciating pain, he let out an even more insane laugh.

For someone who has been overclocking for years, these pains are undoubtedly a stimulant.

This is how battles should be.

—Only the most primal instinct to fight.

Just then, a jet-black heavy sword pierced through the air!

Augusta stepped into the battle with a chilling killing intent.

The Remnant Star Society has committed serious crimes in various city-states of Seven Hills and Lina Xita.

Therefore, once Augusta learned that Scar was the director of the Remnant Star Society, he had already made up his mind to completely eliminate him.

The reason I didn't join in earlier was to give Duanmu Yan some room to perform.

The wounded man stepped back half a step, narrowly avoiding the sword's edge. He caught sight of Augusta and couldn't help but sneer, "What? Even the dignified Governor of Seven Hills has to resort to ganging up on the weak? That's not like you at all."

Augusta was about to speak when Duanmu Yan interrupted her, "Enough nonsense! There's no fairness with someone like you. This is a righteous two-on-one! Governor, let's go together!"

She held her greatsword horizontally, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Just what I wanted. Perfect timing, the gladiatorial competition has also been reformed, so we can go as a pair without breaking the rules."

As soon as he finished speaking, Augusta and Duanmu Yan launched an attack on the wound simultaneously.

Under the relentless onslaught of the two attackers, the wounded man was forced to retreat, and his parrying movements became increasingly chaotic.

When another heavy blow sent him flying several feet, he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then suddenly covered his face and burst into maniacal laughter.

"That's right! That's it!"

He spread his arms wide, his crimson robes fluttering in the wind.

"Such an exhilarating battle... it's time for you to witness true power!"

Chaotic ripples erupted from him, and the entire space began to distort violently.

The instant he crushed the card in his hand, Duanmu Yan tore through layers of energy storms, his powerful punch piercing straight in with unstoppable momentum—

"There is a flaw!"

The heavy punch landed squarely on his wounded face, knocking him down from mid-air.

The terrifying frequency that surrounded him dissipated instantly, leaving only a muffled thud echoing among the ruins.

Duanmu Yan didn't know what the wound was doing, but he wasn't stupid and wouldn't just stand by and watch the enemy's transformation end.

Even Augusta, after witnessing all this, couldn't help but widen her eyes—she hadn't expected Duanmu Yan to act so decisively.

"Tsk, you bastard..." Scar covered his face, shakily got up from the ground, his expression was very distorted, and he was a little furious. "Are you mentally unstable? How could you launch an attack at a time like this?"

"What else?" Duanmu Yan said matter-of-factly. "You want me to wait for you to transform? Do you think this is some kind of shonen manga?"

"asshole."

The wounded man's venomous gaze almost pierced him, but then he suddenly heard Christopher's warning in his ear: "That's enough. If it interferes with my plans, I will report it to the chairman in detail."

"...You win." The wounded man glared at Duanmu Yan through gritted teeth. "We'll settle this score slowly!"

Before he could finish speaking, he had already turned and stepped into the suddenly appearing portal, his figure vanishing instantly.

As the caster departed, the shattered realm began to collapse.

When the two returned to the arena, the guards of the Seven Hills had already surrounded the stands.

"Governor!" The captain of the guard rushed to Augusta. "Are you alright?"

Augusta shook her head slightly: "I'm fine."

Duanmu Yan, who was standing to the side, was pondering what the wound had said earlier, until Koleta's call startled him awake.

"Duanmu!"

PS: There is one more chapter

Volume One: Chapter One Hundred - Koletta's Great Victory!

"Are you OK?"

"Are there any injuries?"

"Do we need to go to the hospital?"

Almost the instant the domain dissipated, Koleta rushed down from the stands and stood in front of Duanmu Yan, her barrage of concerned questions catching the young man off guard.

He simply smiled gently in the end: "I'm fine, Second Miss. But you... when did you arrive?"

"Me? I just finished my family business and was looking for you when I heard that the governor was going to fight someone from Laguna. I was wondering if that person could be you, so I came to check it out."

The girl gently patted her still-heavy chest and let out a long sigh: "I didn't expect to see you all caught up in the Sound Domain as soon as I arrived... It really scared me to death. By the way, what happened in the Sound Domain just now?"

Duanmu Yan told Koleta everything that had happened in the Realm of Sound. When she heard the words "Remnant Star Society," Koleta was clearly taken aback, then lowered her head and murmured softly, "...It was actually them."

The guards nearby seemed to want to step forward and ask Coleta to leave, but Augusta raised her hand to stop them.

She approached Koleta, a polite smile playing on her lips: "You must be the daughter of the Motari family?"

When Augusta greeted her, Coleta paused for a moment, but quickly displayed impeccable manners and replied with a smile, "Yes, Your Excellency."

“Just call me Governor, or Augusta, no need for honorifics.” Augusta laughed heartily, then said seriously, “Now that the truth of the matter is clear, I need to go back and discuss the matter of the Remnant Star Society with the Senate.”

She turned to Duanmu Yan, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes: "Let's end today's sparring here. However, your performance in the realm of sound was truly impressive."

Duanmu Yan bowed slightly and smiled modestly, "You flatter me."

Augusta nodded slightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes: "Then, I should head to the Senate. After that commotion, those old foxes must be restless and waiting for me to give them a satisfactory explanation."

She paused briefly, her slender fingers gently stroking the greatsword, her tone gradually becoming more serious: "You must still remember the unusual situation regarding Sanguis Karihara, right? Although there is currently no conclusive evidence pointing to the Remnant Star Society, I hope you can accompany us. Your special abilities may be the key to breaking this deadlock."

Duanmu Yan hesitated for a moment, then immediately made a decision: "Yes, I will go. If Abu and I can really help."

"That's really a lot of trouble for you." A faint smile appeared on Augusta's lips as he looked at Yuno, who was waiting in the stands. "As for Yuno, I'll still have to ask you to take care of her today. I'm currently unable to look after her due to my condition. Besides, the Four Directions Palace is also in Sanguis Hunting Ground, so it would be good for you two to keep each other company."

"Well, I see."

Koleta stood to the side, her clear eyes filled with confusion. She couldn't understand a word of their conversation, but she could sense that it was of great importance.

and……

Yuno?

To keep you company?

What do you mean?

These words swirled in her mind, but she couldn't piece together a complete picture.

She couldn't help but ask softly, "Sanguis Karihara... what happened?"

She certainly knew something about that land.

The first Black Tide eruption in Laguna polluted the Seven Hills, leaving behind an echo of energy that will never dissipate.

The people of Qiqiu call it the "Black Tide Cloud," which gives rise to countless afterimages born from the darkness every year during high tide, forcing Qiqiu to invest a lot of manpower and resources every year to deal with this endless crisis.

but……

Why did Cat's Eye Stone get involved in this mess?

And he'll be traveling with Yuno?

When did they become such good friends?

Augusta turned and left, her clothes fluttering in the wind: "Let Duanmu explain the specifics to you. I still have to deal with those old foxes in the Senate. Farewell, Miss Coleta."

Koleta tilted her head and watched her figure disappear at the end of the arena, then slowly turned to Duanmu Yan, her brows furrowed slightly, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry: "It seems that quite a few things have happened while I was away?"

“It’s actually not complicated,” Duanmu Yan explained. “I simply explained Abu’s connection to the Black Tide to the Governor. As a result, she invited me to Sanguis Karahara to see if I could help resolve the anomaly.”

"So, you agreed?" Koleta crossed her arms and sighed, looking very troubled. "Don't you know that place is dangerous?"

"I don't know." Duanmu Yan shook his head frankly, but his eyes were exceptionally clear. "But if I really have the ability to solve this problem, I can't just stand by and do nothing, can I?"

Koleta raised her hand and gently touched her forehead, her voice filled with helplessness: "Didn't you think about the consequences? What if we fail?"

"I really hadn't thought about it."

"you……"

Koleta hesitated, but in the end, she couldn't say anything. She simply let out a soft sigh and disappeared into the world.

—It seems he has always been like this.

Regardless of the dangers ahead, they resolutely move forward in the direction they believe in.

Just like when they first met, he readily agreed to her abrupt request.

This almost obsessive purity has stirred her heart since the very beginning, and it still does today.

Duanmu Yan stared at the girl in front of him, completely unaware of what she was thinking.

When his gaze swept over her slightly furrowed brows, he suddenly remembered the longsword shattered by its wounds in the Realm of Sound.

"Oh, I almost forgot."

"Second miss."