The entire stadium had fallen silent.
More than three hundred thousand spectators stared at the battlefield below, barely daring to breathe.
In the center of the shattered arena stood two warriors.
Both were berserkers.
Both were monsters.
And both were preparing to unleash their strongest attack.
On one side stood Talon Grimfang, his body transformed by his bloodline's savage power. Crimson fur spread across his arms and shoulders, and his glowing eyes radiated primal fury.
On the other side stood Kael Varyn, surrounded by a storm of violent crimson energy.
The ground beneath both fighters cracked under the immense pressure of their auras.
The announcer's voice trembled with excitement.
"Ladies and gentlemen… this battle is about to reach its climax!"
"Two berserkers… one winner!"
Across the arena, Talon slowly clenched his fists.
His aura began compressing tightly around his body, forming waves of violent power.
The air itself vibrated.
Kael's system reacted immediately.
WARNING
High-Level Berserker Skill Detected
Skill: Beast King Annihilation
Threat Level: Critical
Talon grinned wildly.
"You've pushed me further than anyone in years."
He raised one massive fist into the air.
"So I'll end this fight with everything I have!"
His aura erupted violently.
A massive phantom image of a roaring beast appeared behind him — a giant spirit wolf formed from berserker energy.
The crowd gasped.
"That's a bloodline manifestation!"
"He can summon his beast spirit?!"
Talon roared.
"BEAST KING ANNIHILATION!"
He launched forward.
The ground exploded beneath his feet.
His speed was so terrifying that he vanished from sight.
In less than a second—
He appeared directly in front of Kael.
His massive fist descended like a falling meteor.
Time seemed to slow.
Inside Kael's mind, the system interface flashed rapidly.
Extreme Danger Detected
Berserker Bloodline Resonance Triggered
New Ability Awakening
Kael's eyes widened slightly.
A new message appeared.
Bloodline Evolution Condition Met
Berserker Bloodline → Primordial Berserker (Partial Awakening)
Suddenly—
A massive surge of power erupted from Kael's body.
BOOOOOOOOM!
Crimson energy exploded outward like a volcanic eruption.
The entire stadium shook.
Even the protective barrier around the arena flickered violently.
High above, several elite hunters stood up in shock.
One of them was Kaizer Stormborn.
"…What the hell was that?"
Nearby, Astra Valeris narrowed her eyes.
"That energy…"
"…it's not normal berserker power."
Back in the arena, Kael's appearance had changed slightly.
Faint crimson markings appeared across his arms.
His aura had become darker, heavier — almost ancient.
Talon saw the change mid-attack.
But it was too late to stop.
"DIE!"
His fist slammed forward.
Kael moved.
Faster than before.
He stepped forward instead of backward.
Then he threw his own punch.
Skill Activated
Rage Burst — Overdrive
BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The two fists collided.
The explosion of power was enormous.
A massive shockwave ripped across the arena, sending chunks of stone flying in every direction.
The crowd screamed in amazement.
Even the barrier around the battlefield cracked under the pressure.
For a moment—
Everything went silent.
Dust filled the entire arena.
No one could see what had happened.
The announcer leaned forward nervously.
"…What just happened?"
"Did they knock each other out?!"
The dust slowly began to clear.
And two silhouettes appeared.
One was standing.
One was kneeling.
The standing figure stepped forward.
It was Kael Varyn.
His breathing was heavy, but he was still standing.
Across from him, Talon Grimfang was on one knee.
Blood dripped from his mouth.
He looked up at Kael.
Then he laughed.
"Heh…"
"You're insane."
He slowly collapsed onto the ground.
The referee immediately rushed forward.
He checked Talon quickly before raising his hand.
"WINNER…"
"KAEL VARYN!"
The stadium exploded into cheers.
"WHAT A FIGHT!"
"That was unbelievable!"
"Two berserkers just destroyed the entire arena!"
Kael stood silently in the center of the battlefield.
His system activated again.
Victory Achieved
Opponent Defeated: Talon Grimfang
Experience Gained: +18,000
Level Up!
Level 38 → Level 40
New Skill Available
Kael exhaled slowly.
But before he could relax—
Another notification appeared.
Hidden Condition Activated
Primordial Berserker Bloodline: 5% Awakened
Kael's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Only five percent…"
That meant his bloodline still had far more potential.
Far more power waiting to awaken.
High above the arena balcony, lightning crackled through the air.
A tall figure stood with his arms crossed.
It was Kaizer Stormborn.
He stared down at Kael with a dangerous smile.
"That guy…"
"…might actually be fun to fight."
Behind him, storm clouds formed faintly in the sky.
Because if Kael continued winning—
The two of them would eventually meet in the tournament.
And when that happened…
The entire world would witness a battle between two monsters.
But Kael wasn't the only one watching.
In the highest VIP box of the arena, a mysterious figure sat in the shadows.
His eyes glowed faintly with void energy.
It was Zarek Voidborn.
He watched Kael carefully.
Then he smiled slightly.
"…Interesting."
"Very interesting."
Because he had sensed something strange during the battle.
Something ancient.
Something dangerous.
And he wanted to see it again.
Back in the arena, Kael walked slowly toward the exit tunnel.
The crowd continued cheering loudly.
But his system displayed one final message.
Next Opponent Will Be Revealed Soon
Prepare for Round Two
Kael smiled faintly.
The tournament had only just begun.
And the real monsters hadn't even fought yet.