Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

The golden Guanyin statue is majestic and extremely tall, with hundreds of arms, each holding a different pose, ensuring that no two poses are repeated.

Bathed in golden light, Netero's body was also tinged with a golden hue, like the afterglow before sunset, but even more dazzling.

His entire demeanor changed instantly, as if he had transcended the mundane world and was no longer in this turbid and chaotic place.

【One Hundred Forms of Guanyin】!

This is a Nen ability that embodies Netero's lifelong martial arts experience.

Even without any aggressive behavior, such a simple action can give people a great sense of pressure. This is Netero, who was once the strongest in the world!

It should be said that before this it was just "playing around," but from this moment on, Netero became a little serious, Lynn thought to himself.

The old man has already done so much, how can he fall behind?

Lynn slowly closed his eyes, unconsciously tightening his grip on Hyōrinmaru.

When he opened his eyes again, his hair was already snow-white, exuding a chilling aura of winter. His Nen energy, even more ferocious than before, surged into the sky, reaching a new peak in power.

Snow Woman Possession + Opening the Third Gate!

Two completely different forces collided on the island, creating a tremendous gale that carried large amounts of gravel and dust outwards.

……

Not far away is Sebi Island.

In the dense forest.

Hisoka casually played a card, eliminating a clueless examinee, and then keenly sensed something unusual.

Hisoka squinted his narrow eyes, carefully sensing the aura, before looking toward the island where Lynn was.

"Is it there...?"

In a few quick movements, Hisoka arrived at the edge of the island.

Separated by a small patch of seawater, Hisoka could easily see the golden light blazing on the neighboring island.

Sensing this aura, Hisoka looked thoughtful.

This aura reminded him of Nitero, whom he had seen on the airship before.

So who was he fighting against?

Could it be...? Hisoka's mind flashed with Lynn's image, who was the most likely candidate at the moment. Otherwise, there was no way to explain why Netero would fight him at this time and place.

Has it reached the point where they can go toe-to-toe with Netero?

Hisoka rarely showed a solemn expression, and he had gained a better understanding of Lynn. Even if it was just a playful sparring match, being able to fight against the "world's strongest" was enough to demonstrate Lynn's strength.

……

On the island.

The warm golden light and the biting cold ice formed a stark contrast.

"Not bad, impressive." Netero leaned against the massive Guanyin statue, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes, his voice deep and resonant. "Come on!"

Let him experience the true strength of this powerful junior!

Almost instantly, Lynn charged out wielding Hyōrinmaru.

Wherever it passed, a thick path of ice formed!

An immense amount of Nen energy covered Hyōrinmaru, surging continuously and increasing the power of the attack, with a large amount of cold air visibly appearing.

This is a sword technique he developed by combining ice-based abilities with Zoro's One-Sword Style, which can further enhance its power.

"Well done!" Seeing Lynn charging towards him menacingly, Netero subconsciously raised the corner of his mouth, controlled his strength, moved his right hand away from his clasped hands, and suddenly struck out in a chop-like motion!

One palm!

The heavy hand chop contained a large amount of Nen energy, as if it had the force of a thousand pounds. Each strike produced an explosive sound that echoed through this desolate wasteland.

At that moment, the powerful hand clash clashed with the chilling Hyōrinmaru. The two energies tore at each other, and Lynn felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him. The ground beneath his feet cracked and gradually collapsed.

He could only grit his teeth and increase the output of his Nen and Armament Haki, as his Nen and physical strength were rapidly depleting.

If the previous sparring session was a 1x consumption, then now it's five or even ten times the consumption, which won't last more than a few rounds!

Peng!

After a deafening roar, Hyōrinmaru barely managed to deflect the Kannon hand chop, while Lynn used the recoil to push off and quickly retreat, widening the distance once again.

After the collision, a large crater appeared on the previously flat ground, and the ground turned into a cloud of dust.

Gazing at the dazzling Guanyin statue and the menacing Netero, Lynn took a deep breath, then revealed an excited smile, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit.

That's exactly the kind of pressure he wants!

Only by constantly facing formidable adversaries can he grow faster!

Since coming into this world, Netero has been the most powerful opponent he has ever faced, bar none, and the deterrent power he wields is unparalleled.

Anyone else would be powerless to resist Netero's aura, let alone fight him.

As expected of the Hundred-Style Guanyin, Netero had clearly held back quite a bit of force, and Netero almost couldn't catch her.

【Hundred Styles of Guanyin】As the name suggests, there are a hundred ways to attack. For example, the first style is a palm strike. The first ninety-eight styles are just changes in posture, with no significant change in intensity.

Starting with the ninety-ninth move, things changed. It involved unleashing the previous ninety-eight moves in a very short time, which is also the ultimate move that Netero can use under normal circumstances.

Finally, and most terrifyingly, is the "Zero Style," a move infused with all of Netero's energy and spirit. After using it, Netero transforms into a emaciated old man, capable of injuring even the Chimera Ant King.

Facing an S-class powerhouse like Netero, he could finally unleash his full power and deliver his strongest attack!

With a slight thought, Lynn saw the beautiful Hakulong appear before him, raise its head, let out a loud cry, and the orbs on its body burst forth with light.

The originally sunny weather suddenly changed. The white clouds in the sky gradually dispersed and were replaced by dark clouds that covered the entire island. First, a few drops of rain fell, and then a torrential downpour began!

Rainfall!

Since the ice-making ability of Hyōrinmaru is related to the moisture in the air, it is slightly enhanced in rainy weather.

Seeing this, Netero remained unmoved, only looking at Lynn curiously, wanting to see what he could set up.

Then, Hakron turned to look at Lynn, twisting his body as if performing some kind of dance, and streams of pure energy flowed into Lynn's body, providing a supportive effect.

[Dragon's Roar and Drumming] and [Help]!

Both of these can amplify the attack power of teammates.

Although the effects of the B-rank Hakuryu's skills are somewhat limited, every little bit helps, and Lynn strives to do his best.

After the deed was done, Lynn retrieved Hakron and then, despite the physical strain, forcibly opened the fourth gate of the Eight Gates Formation, the Gate of Injury!

Logically speaking, he hasn't fully mastered opening the fourth door yet, but if he's willing to bear a higher cost of damage, he can open it temporarily.

Each of the Eight Gates has a different effect, and the Injury Gate has a relatively simple and direct effect: it amplifies strength and speed.

The next moment, disregarding the depletion of his Nen and physical strength, Lynn unleashed a powerful burst of Nen light amidst the torrential rain, raising Hyōrinmaru high in his right hand, frantically consuming Nen, all for the sake of Hyōrinmaru's Shikai!

"Hyōrinmaru!" As soon as the words were spoken, Hyōrinmaru burst into a dazzling light, and its appearance began to change.

A flash of cold light appeared on the blade, the slender blade gleaming with a blue luster like sea ice, and an iron chain emerged from the end of the blade, with a crescent-shaped blade at the end of the chain, resembling the tail of an ice dragon.

After its initial release, Lynn could clearly feel the immense energy contained within Hyōrinmaru, which was frantically absorbing moisture from the outside air.

If he then uses [Snow Woman] and [Ice Make Magic] as supplements, he will likely be able to unleash an amazing ice-type attack!

From then on, his aura reached a new peak!

Grade B Dragon's Roar Inspires and Assists!

A B-rank improved version of Zoro's One-Sword Style!

A-rank Yuki-onna possessed!

A-rank Armament Haki!

Hyōrinmaru, the Shikai form of the A-rank Yoto Hime!

In addition to the first four gates of the Eight Gates Formation, the energy provided by the Gourmet Cells... all these enhancements combined to create the strongest attack he could truly unleash in his current state!

Upon seeing this, Netero was slightly moved, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes.

Lynn's performance has far exceeded his expectations.

He originally thought that Lynn's impressive strength, superb fist techniques, and swordsmanship were all he could display, but he never expected that it was just the tip of the iceberg.

The sudden burst of energy, the transformation of the fine knife... in a short while, Lynn underwent a significant change, and he took in every detail, which made him even more impressed by Lynn's prowess.

This is a mysterious and incredibly talented junior...

Before this, he only thought that Lynn was a talented junior who might be able to match his current strength in another ten years or so.

But after witnessing Lynn's current state firsthand, his thoughts changed.

Lynn's performance has exceeded his expectations, and perhaps in a few years he will reach the same level. The last time he saw such a talented junior was with Kim...

Lynn is not only a world-class exorcist, but also possesses unparalleled potential, making her truly rare and even more remarkable than Jin.

"The younger generation is performing so well, I can't fall behind!"

Netero smiled, his tone tinged with a touch of melancholy at the passage of time. The next moment, an extremely dense golden light burst forth from Netero, completely illuminating the wilderness.

boom!

In the pouring rain, the gold represented by Netero and the ice blue represented by Lynn suddenly intertwined.

There is a very clear dividing line between the two.

The two forces collided, causing an extremely violent commotion.

Centered on both sides, countless dust particles swept wildly in all directions, as if creating sandstorms.

Two undisguised, intense auras spread out, even reaching the nearby island of Sebilu.

Even ordinary test takers could sense that something was wrong this time.

……

The location where the candidates landed.

Upon sensing the presence, the bald ninja Hanzo awoke reflexively, his expression changing drastically. His first reaction was to quickly jump onto a nearby tree and completely conceal his body within the lush canopy.

This is the only way he can currently find to keep himself as safe as possible.

"Was I... knocked down in an instant?!"

Hiding in the tree canopy, half-hidden, cold sweat pouring down his face, he said in a trembling voice.

In his view, even if he wasn't the best among the candidates, he was definitely in the top three.

This confidence comes from his ninja experience of constantly honing his skills since childhood!

But he really didn't expect that his strength was so different from Lynn's, and that he was completely powerless against Lynn.

Coming to his senses, Hanzo focused his attention back on the unsettling atmosphere that had made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

"What kind of being could generate such an aura?"

This was the first time he had ever felt such a terrifying aura, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. Speaking of powerful figures among the examinees... could it be examinee number 436 who had annihilated him in an instant?

……

On the shore, Hisoka gazed intently at the island shrouded in dark clouds not far away, especially at the two distinct colors of gold and blue on the island, and his heart was filled with astonishment.

His narrow eyes narrowed, a look of surprise flashing across them... He hadn't expected Lynn to be able to do this. Just by sensing that aura, he could be certain that Lynn's strength was far above his own at this moment.

Hisoka shook his head regretfully.

Sure enough, after completing the assigned task, it's best to stay away from him as much as possible; he's not someone you can afford to mess with.

At this moment, Kurapika and Leorio, who had been traveling together, also arrived at the shore. They too sensed this strange and terrifying aura, so they cautiously came to the shore to investigate.

All I found was an unfriendly fruit farmer clown.

"Over there?" Leorio said softly, ignoring Hisoka, gazing at the island opposite. With the use of [Concentration], he could see two opposing auras clashing.

Kurapika frowned, puzzled: "You can see?"

He clearly only saw a dark cloud over the island, and nothing else.

"Hmm... there should be two people fighting, but I don't know who they are?" Leorio paused for a moment, then said incredulously, "I feel like one of their auras is familiar, like... Master?"

But he couldn't recall his master ever displaying such a powerful aura, so he wasn't quite sure.