Chapter 156: Players vs. the Phoenix of Equality Court!
Endless doubt, confusion, bewilderment,
and the difficulty in accepting the status quo,
From the mouths of the U17 overseas expedition team,
“… This is Byodoin’s ultimate move…”
"How, how could it be broken in just one encounter?!!!"
The emotions are intertwined one after another, dumbfounded, doubting life,
The reigning ace of the U17 team, the No. 1 player, leading the entire U17 Top 20 to overseas expeditions and playing an active role in the world arena - Byodoin Phoenix.
The power he forcibly honed through the other dimension was a move that almost defeated several people - 'Light Strike'!
It was so calm, casual and spontaneous, without even a single twist or turn, and it didn't cause any torture to the dark-haired figure on the other side of the net.
The attack effect... is absolutely zero!
“…”
Dead silence,
His emotions were suppressed to the lowest point. He looked at the court, and returned the ball simply and clearly. He put his racket back and turned it, as if he had noticed something and raised his face.
Looking with dark and empty eyes,
The moment their eyes met, everyone couldn't help but look away, not daring to look him in the eye.
Terror, terror...
What is the origin of this kid...
——How could there be such an insurmountable pressure? !
The U17 overseas expedition team watching the game on the sidelines had one feeling, while the Byodoin Phoenix, who was on the field and facing this attack, had another completely different feeling.
As the first witness who had the closest direct contact and witnessed the entire process of Yagi Kei's counterattack,
Fast, quiet, and steady,
Suppress until the last second, the last frame, the last moment,
Such crazy behavior, but once you raise your arm and swing the racket against him - the action of hitting back head-on,
Stablize,
Heavy as a rock, indestructible,
Unparalleled self-confidence and the belief that "I will definitely be able to fight back successfully",
It has spread like running water, overflowing to the brim.
He just stood there, but his whole body exuded an absolutely superior and unmatched powerful aura.
Taking a deep breath, Byodoin Phoenix looked at the yellow ball that had broken through the bottom line.
It's his special move 'Light Shot',
The bottom line was hit, and after a moment's delay, there was a loud bang as the pressure broke.
The sun fell to the ground like a golden crow.
The entire court where he stood suddenly cracked open, and the bright light that burst forth was blinding and scorching.
My feet were frozen in place, unable to move, and my heart was filled with endless terror and fear.
The body's first instinctive reaction is to retreat, but what follows is a challenge.
The Phoenix of Byodoin suddenly rose up, swung its racket with its big arms and was about to intercept.
But just at the moment of taking a step, 'boom boom boom boom boom——'
The aftermath of the solar explosion shook the majestic Phoenix of Byodoin Temple.
Just knock him out on the spot!
The U17 overseas expedition team was shocked.
"——Byodoin!!!"
“——What’s going on?!?”
This ball actually had hidden aftereffects, causing a secondary explosion the moment it landed, causing secondary damage to the Byodoin Phoenix that reacted and tried to intercept it!
The Phoenix of Byodoin flew away like a torn rag.
It drew a long trail in the eyes of everyone who witnessed this scene.
I didn't know whether I was the first to reach out Erkang's hand and shout, "Come back soon—are you going home to eat at Pingdengyuan?"
Or we should rescue them one by one, like Calabash Brothers saving their grandfather.
After all, the overseas expedition team that conquered the world together is really loyal.
From No. 3 to No. 20, they stretched out their arms one after another, tightly clasping each other, as if running wildly towards the distant Phoenix of Byodoin Temple.
He said very righteously, "Don't worry, Byodoin—we will definitely catch you!!"
The Phoenix of Byodoin Temple was on the verge of losing consciousness, but she vaguely caught a sound, and her heart suddenly relaxed.
As expected, at this time, the soothing words from teammates who had conquered the world together could truly bring comfort to people—
"I...you..."
"Byodoin-!"
The two looked at each other, filled with sincere emotions from the heart.
At least at this moment, the care and concern are real——
"Crack!"
“…”
“…”
Just one body length away, just a hand's length away, the Byodoin Phoenix crashed into the ruins.
Duke Watanabe stretched out his hand with all his strength and remained silent for a long time.
The U17 overseas expedition team that followed him fell into silence for a long time.
"Hey...it can actually fly so far, how interesting!!"
In the distant U17 base, Kintaro Toyama's voice rang out clearly.
Because it was too clear and the timing of its appearance was too disjointed, it seemed somewhat indescribably funny.
All of a sudden, both Byodoin Phoenix and the overseas expedition team felt like clowns.
“Beep!”
“15:0!”
Even at this time, Irie Kanata never forgot his referee duties and announced the score.
The U17 overseas expedition team was completely speechless and could only stand aside and look at the U17 coaching staff at a loss. Saito Shi and Kurobe Yukio turned over and checked the condition of Byodoin Phoenix.
"Hmm... a little bleeding, nothing serious, not to the point of being on the verge of death."
Touching his chin, Saito smiled and said,
"Then—go on."
“…”
They are no longer just members of the U17 base stay-behind group,
Now even the coaching staff who pay the most attention to the players' physical fitness have been saying "It doesn't matter as long as they don't die".
The U17 overseas expedition team couldn't imagine what kind of training these guys usually go through.
Are they really still normal human beings now?
The sound of "cracking" was heard intermittently, and broken stones and tiles rolled down from beside me.
Byodoin Phoenix refused Watanabe's help and dug herself out of the one-person-deep human-shaped pit.
He looked deeply at the traces left behind, and instantly looked up at the black-haired figure on the other side of the net.
Even after going through this, his expression remained unchanged.
Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously, don't care about life or death,
The Byodoin Phoenix once again sensed from this guy the magnanimity that only those who have a broad vision and conquer the world can possess.
The contradictions are so extreme, yet so harmonious in him.
A difficult puzzle.
"Give me the racket,"
Byodoin Phoenix said in a deep voice with his face turned sideways. Watanabe, who was standing aside, was stunned. Then he picked up the U17 special tennis racket that flew out with Byodoin and handed it to him.
But he was worried, so Watanabe endured it and spoke.
"Byodoin, why don't you just..."
"——We've only just arrived!"
The Phoenix of Byodoin Temple had already seen through what he was about to say. With a single glance, she suddenly released an astonishing arrogance and authority, centered around him.
His aura was powerful, and his imposing presence was completely restrained, as if the whole world revolved around him.
"——It's this kind of battle that unleashes all our strength!"
“—This is the opponent I want to challenge! Hahahahaha!”
After making such a statement, Byodoin Phoenix laughed heartily and stepped onto the court without looking back!
Suddenly, the U17 overseas expedition team was shocked and could only watch his back.
"...Byodoin,"
"Is he okay..."
The words were vaguely heard at the end, no one said it directly, but everyone had already sensed something that might happen in the future.
With the strength of this suddenly emerged, now the U17 No.1,
Just the part that is shown at the moment is shocking enough.
Byodoin, can you really overcome this level...
They are unaware of the deviation in their inner stance, or they are vaguely aware of it but dare not point it out.
Most of the first twenty people were shocked by the incomparable strength displayed by the black-haired figure and completely changed sides.
Speak with strength, this is the basic principle.
From the beginning, I was thinking about how many moves that guy could take from the Phoenix of Byodoin Temple.
How many moves can the Byodoin Phoenix withstand from that guy now?
The undoubted crushing strength completely broke the deadlock of returning.
No, I can't think like that—
I was suddenly startled.
Byodoin Phoenix, he has not yet fully demonstrated his true strength!
Looking at the special copy BOSS appearing again on the other side of the net,
The player glanced at the status bar.
Wow——The special dungeon BOSS's exclusive skill 'Phoenix Nirvana' has been activated again.
Specifically, the five-dimensional numerical diagram of the special copy BOSS, Byodoin Phoenix, has been increased again.
Looking at the extremely long health bar like a vernier caliper, even players can't help but sigh.
...This special dungeon boss's ability is quite useful.
The health bar is thick and it has a resurrection armor. How long would it take for a non-player to beat it?
Although players are also scraping now,
Gate A—Let’s go!
Looking at the black-haired boy across the net, Byodoin Phoenix opened his hand and gripped the racket tightly.
He did not attack immediately, but took a deep breath.
The moment he raised his eyes again, his golden pupils sparkled.
bring it on--!
Let him see the true extent of this guy's strength!
"—Byodoin serves!"
"Try my trick—exotic flavor from Japan!"
Byodoin Phoenix roared loudly, holding the racket in both hands and striking out.
The trajectory of the light hitting the ball was like a bright meteor, heading straight for the black-haired figure on the other side of the net.
The player responded with an A, and the yellow ball struggled desperately against the racket string. The black-haired boy seemed to notice something.
The dark eyeballs in the eye sockets rolled slightly, and turned to the racket, which kept spinning, almost rubbing against the ball to produce sparks.
Only this second of gaze, the moment of withdrawing the gaze is the moment of raising the arm and swinging the racket to hit,
The collision between the ball and the racket produced a high-pitched hollow sound, and the yellow ball, surrounded by light, suddenly gained momentum.
Just by looking at it with the naked eye, one can feel the overwhelming power.
Not to mention - the Byodoin Phoenix that faced this ball head-on!
I will no longer let my guard down against this guy. Every time I fight back, I have to hold the racket with both hands, using all my strength and being highly alert.
Byodoin Phoenix held his racket and counterattacked. The "exotic feeling from Japan" he had hit back was doubled.
Force, speed, rotational friction—all values are doubled!
The moment he felt it in his heart, even the Phoenix of Byodoin couldn't help but open his eyes wide.
This level and power, as well as excellent complete control of the situation, are extremely rare even in the world arena.
After all, being able to do this undoubtedly and nakedly shows that your opponent's strength is far above yours!
'No, I won't let this go!'
The Phoenix eyes of the Byodoin Temple flashed with flames, and roared loudly.
"—Try this move of mine!"
"——The roar of an African lion!!"
The yellow light hitting the ball on the racket suddenly changed, and the ferocious and swift beast, the African lion, leaped out, and the giant creature raised its head and roared, full of wildness and danger!
The huge beast was driven by its limbs, running wildly and roaring. Zhou Shen exuded the aura of the king of beasts, and everyone surrendered to him.
It ran straight towards the black-haired figure on the other side of the net, locked onto the enemy target, showed no mercy, and pounced forward with its bloody mouth wide open!
This scene was so thrilling that even the U17 overseas expedition team, who were used to seeing world-class competitions, could not help but turn their heads away, unable to bear to see this bloody scene.
Turning around, the voices of the remaining team at the base, watching the increasingly intense situation on the field, reached my ears with incredible clarity.
"——Wow, it's actually a lion!"
"It's actually a living lion! Not a skeleton! It's too normal!!"
"——Yeah, yeah, it seems this guy called Byodoin is a completely good person. He actually released such a cute live lion, hahahaha!"
U17 Overseas Expedition Team: “…?”
Oh yeah...what are these guys talking about?
A living lion, and so cute, can you be a little more normal?! !
——I just want to ask you guys if you can be a little more normal? ! !
Facing the African lion with its bloody mouth wide open and charging straight at him, the black-haired boy remained motionless.
After all, from the player's perspective, this is just a tennis ball!
All those messy lion special effects, when they appear in front of the players, are transformed into plain serves!
Fight back! Fight back! Fight back everyone!
The moment the racket touched the tennis ball, it split in two.
What appeared in front of everyone immediately afterwards were two identical, ferocious African lions that split apart like mirrors!
“!!!”
The guess that had always been in my mind was confirmed to be a reality at this moment.
This guy was not only able to withstand his attacks, but he could even turn them into his own, striking back with twice the power from the spot!
——So terrifying!
Byodoin Phoenix frowned, but he still went forward with his paddle.
“——You came just in time!”
Holding the racket in both hands, he faced two giant African lions alone, with the Byodoin Phoenix mediating between them, which made the overseas expedition team sweat.
Thanks to its own super adaptability and purest strength, the Byodoin Phoenix was able to suppress the attack.
He breathed heavily and raised the racket again.
"Let me show you my countless battle experiences in the world arena—"
"Come out—Chinese Red Dragon Claw!!"
With a sudden explosion, a majestic flaming dragon quickly flew out from under the Phoenix of Byodoin Temple!
The giant dragon roared with its claws, swam in a winding manner, and headed straight for the black-haired figure on the other side of the net.
The overseas expedition team was suddenly startled. This move could be said to be a unique trick that Byodoin Phoenix learned from constantly fighting with international players in the world arena!
They almost suffered a great loss!
It’s definitely not that easy to deal with—
Player: A.
Everyone was stunned, staring blankly and dazedly at what was another bland, ordinary and easy response.
No, could you please stop being so calm?!
It's so simple to fight back, and it's okay to make it look like they are on it!
The moment the racket touched the ball, the majestic Chinese red dragon was completely dissipated, forced back inch by inch.
The black-haired figure was like a true warrior, repelling countless attacks with his own strength.
While the overseas expedition team was still immersed in the shock brought by this scene,
The U17 group next to them started to chat again.
"Oh! This time it's a red dragon! Looks like there are so many dragons!"
"So there are other dragon species besides the Ghost Bone Dragon... The lethality of the incorporeal dragon form doesn't seem to be at the same level as the Ghost Bone Dragon..."
The person wearing broken glasses in the eliminated group of the remaining group spoke very clearly and even compared himself with others.
The theoretical data presented made the overseas expedition team stunned again and again.
The previous skeleton lion was fine,
Why is there a ghost bone dragon now? ! !
He said it so seriously,
Have these guys really seen this before?!
Panic flashed in their eyes, especially when they looked at each other,
It should be impossible in theory, but according to these guys who don't care about life and death... it is not impossible.
They don't even take death seriously, what with the ghost bone dragon, what with the skeleton lion...it doesn't seem to be a problem at all.
The U17 overseas expedition team once again convinced themselves that their speculation about these guys was more biased towards an abnormal angle.
The Phoenix of Byodoin Temple, once again facing two Chinese red dragons, was no longer surprised.
Double counterattack, completely crushing strength,
This guy...
The racket hit the two Chinese red dragons, and Byodoin Phoenix's arms were numb. The force was so strong that he almost had to rely on the ground to support himself.
Yin Yin was on the verge of being knocked out, but the Byodoin Phoenix pressed down hard.
With a big stride, holding the racket tightly, he rushed towards Byodoin.
He used all his strength to stand firmly on one point.
Luck seemed to be on his side, as the yellow ball showed no sign of exploding while being pulled back and forth.
Byodoin Phoenix seized this last opportunity and stared at the black-haired figure on the other side of the net.
"Come and try this move—Firebird Dance!!"
The flames suddenly rose up and almost enveloped him completely. The moment he swung his racket and hit the ball, the flames followed closely behind.
A sharp bird cry cuts through the air—
Countless flames, densely packed, organized birds, slammed straight down.
There was only a black figure in the narrow and sharp pupils of the bird!
This ball, just a ball, was pulled back and forth to the point where it almost reached the ceiling that everyone present had ever seen.
Even Echizen Ryuga, who was only slightly interested at first, said "Oh?" and walked to the viewing platform.
He crossed his arms, and his eyes under the hood glanced slightly, and fell on the face of the black-haired figure.
Calm, rational, composed,
No fluctuations and stable.
From beginning to end, there is no difference.
The Phoenix of Byodoin flew straight to the other side of the field with its 'Firebird Dance', spreading its wings and roaring with flames, overwhelming the world.
Even the spectators standing on the side of the field were disturbed.
Taking a deep breath, the overseas expedition team instinctively glanced at the remaining team on the other side.
"This time... I guess you can't say anything else that's out of character, right?"
"—Wow! It's a giant Firebird!! Look at it—it's a giant Firebird!!"
Toyama Kintaro wiped the corner of his mouth while speaking, very honestly and simply,
"I don't know... what this firebird tastes like. Will it be better than ordinary roast chicken..."
Overseas Expedition Team: “…”
"I see, don't make a fuss, you,"
The person he called "ahead" was also a small person of short stature, and his response was only a nonchalant one.
"Haven't you already tasted magma skeletons and lava slimes? How can this thing be that delicious?"
Overseas Expedition Team: “…?”
They were just joking, but you guys really do it?!
Lava Skeletons and Lava Slimes,
No matter how you look at it, this kind of thing is too SAN, right? ! !
The overseas expedition team was completely shocked and dared not say anything. After all, looking at the expressions of the group of people staying at the base,
...is not as boasted at all,
And then think about these guys, descending from the sky in a giant spaceship from a volcano spewing magma...
Stop the brain! Stop the brain now!!
The atmosphere off the court was strange and indescribable. On the court, Byodoin Phoenix was not much better.
Following 'Exotica from Japan', 'Roar of the African Lion', 'Chinese Red Dragon Claw' and 'Firebird Dance',
Each attack will be given double the force of return the moment it is hit back.
This is the strength of the guy on the other side of the field!
The flaming bird that was heading straight for the opponent was knocked back the moment it touched the racket, and then the phoenix cried twice in succession.
The Phoenix of Byodoin Temple—faces the two firebirds!
The golden pupils reflected the blazing fire, and the left and right pupils reflected the endless sea of fire that spread like fire, stretching across the sky.
This round was on the verge of collapse, the score kept climbing back and forth, and every return shot definitely crossed the conservative bottom line.
The phoenix's pupils in Byodoin Temple shone brightly, its sleeves fluttered in the wind, and the rackets held in its arms slammed into the air.
"Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing—!"
The intense friction sound rushed into the eardrum the moment the racket was pressed down, and the flames burned endlessly. The stinging pain and sparks from the high-speed friction almost burned the skin.
However, Byodoin showed no inclination to retreat, and pressed forward even further—!
At this moment, the two firebirds suddenly merged together and rushed straight towards Byodoin who was swinging his racket!
"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!"
The light reflected in everyone's eyes was illuminated to the extreme, and the figure flying and retreating far away once again drew a long and continuous human-shaped parabola!
“…”
"Is it Byodoin..."
"Otherwise...besides him, who else..."
Bitter, helpless,
The overseas expedition team was speechless and stared into the distance in silence.
A figure smashed into the ruins with his mortal body, his body cracked and collapsed, and he himself sank into the ruins.
“——Beep!”
A calm, sharp, and precise whistle blew, and Irie Kanata pronounced the verdict again.
“——30:0!”
There is simply no way to fight back, and the players who dominate the world-class arena are incomparable.
Now, facing this black-haired figure who appeared out of nowhere,
Unknown name, unknown life story, unknown origin,
They were beaten hard and were completely crushed one-sidedly!
Witnessing the special copy BOSS flying out again, the player silently looked at his health bar that was as thick as a vernier caliper.zip,
...Looking at it this way, the special copy BOSS,
It seems that it is not as forbidden as it looks.
Or...be more restrained?
Seeing the system pop-up window in front of me pop up again,
Ding!
[Special dungeon boss, Byodoin Phoenix, has used the exclusive skill 'Phoenix Nirvana'!]
【——All stats have been significantly increased! 】
——That’s okay.
Since the values have increased, it means you can still fight.
——Come on, come on!
The body embedded in the rubble trembled twice, and the sudden shaking caused the broken stones and tiles around it to fall.
The Phoenix of Byodoin regained consciousness, slowly opened its eyes and looked up at the sky, then dug itself out of the rubble again.
“…”
When you first see this scene, you might worry about the life of the Phoenix in Byodoin.
The second and third time we met, it seemed like... it was okay if I didn't die?
The overseas expedition team gradually accepted this understanding and even started chatting with the team left behind at the base.
"I wonder how many rounds Byodoin can hold out before being beaten out..."
"Yeah, yeah, I don't know how long it can last, but compared to this, it's pretty durable."
As the conversation progressed, the overseas expedition team finally asked the question they were most eager to know.
"So who is this guy to you? Have you ever fought him?"
The remaining team at the base was silent for a while.
“…That’s a long story…”
The crowd gradually became happy off the court. Under the persecution of Jibaimao,
The experience of being persecuted became a common topic that broke the ice.
On the court, holding the racket, he limped onto the court again.
I don't know how many times I've looked at the figure on the other side of the net.
——The techniques, tricks, and skills learned from world-class competitions all lost their function and effectiveness when facing this guy.
Even being caught and counterattacked by the other party,
It poses no threat and is completely unable to even reach the threshold.
The opponent standing on the other side of the net never caused any emotional fluctuations.
The black-haired figure remained unchanged from beginning to end, without any ripples or waves.
Apart from tennis, nothing really caught his eye.
Those dark and empty eyes, the inorganic black pupils, the endless sight,
densely packed,
Densely packed, densely packed, densely packed,
Black, huge eyes...
The feeling of being watched, but his presence was completely absent.
The veins on the back of the Phoenix's hand were bulging.
Such strength, such strength——
Hehehehehe——
Hahahahahahahahahaha——
The Phoenix of Byodoin Temple is laughing, laughing loudly, laughing wildly!
The smile was like a spider web, covering the cheeks, and even looked a little ferocious.
The Phoenix of Byodoin suddenly locked onto the only figure in its golden eyes.
Stubborn, obsessive, stubborn,
Only in this way can one be considered a true opponent, and only then can one become the one he wants to defeat!!
——Only people like this are capable of conquering the world!!
He needs power, a more powerful power from another dimension——!
“Buzz buzz buzz buzz!!”
A sudden sharp sound,
With keen perception, the ominous aura gathered at one point, like a surge of gas that suddenly exploded!
The overseas expedition team and the base-based team, who were chatting happily one second ago, suddenly became nervous and looked sideways.
But the moment he saw it clearly, his pupils suddenly shrank and he lost his voice.
"W-What is that?"
An incomparable huge black vortex, and the terrifying aura faintly revealed in the vortex!
“…”
"...Finally appeared,"
"That is Byodoin—the true power."
Oni Jujiro and Tokugawa Kazuya, who were staring at the stadium, had a look on their faces saying, "Finally!"
It is no longer a small fight, but a real opening of the darkness in the heart.
For the sake of eternal victory, abandon everything, even your own obsession.
That is the real Byodoin Phoenix——
[Ding!]
[Ding ding ding——! ]
High-risk red alert, scarlet warning bars everywhere,
The typed text continued to extend backwards, up and down, left and right, tightly filling the entire space in front of my eyes.
[Danger warning! Danger warning!]
[Special dungeon boss, Byodoin Phoenix, is about to be launched—'Shura Shinto'!]
【——Players, please prepare for battle!!】
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