"If you want to challenge Lord Geese, you'll have to fight your way up. Each floor will have an opponent; defeat them to advance to the next level, all the way to the top, where Lord Geese will be waiting for you," a man in a suit explained to Eddie.
"There's such a troublesome task? Wifey, you all wait for me here, I'll be back in a bit." Eddie handed his jacket to Joan, chugged a bottle of red wine, and then took out the Shiranui Style emblem armband, tying it to his arm.
That 'wifey' made Joan a little surprised, but she didn't object or expose him, silently acknowledging it in her heart.
Only Ryo Sakazaki, who was nearby, still didn't know that the goddess he admired and secretly loved had been'snatched away' without him realizing it. He was still foolishly inactive.
The host of Goddess News had arrived early to scout the location. This time, the host was Alyssa, the reporter who covered the Raccoon City cannibalism incident, and also Eddie's wife.
Chapter 675: I'll Kick Them Down Later
"Hello everyone, this is South Town, and I am your reporter Alyssa. Today, I bring you the fighting extravaganza of South Town, the challenge of Geese Tower. This fighting extravaganza has no prize money. It is said that some challengers are here by request to challenge Geese, the overlord of South Town. Others are here to avenge their fathers, and some simply wish to hone their fighting skills."
"South Town is destined not to be peaceful today. Will a new star fighter rise, or will Geese maintain his overlord status? Let us wait and see. Now, while we have time, I'll take you to interview our first challenger," Alyssa said with a radiant smile.
In front of the TV, the channel was already dominated by the Goddess Channel. From Alex's entrepreneurial beginnings, the boss Alex, the executive president Excella, the marketing manager Christine, and others were all peerless beauties who stunned everyone upon their appearance.
Moreover, the music festivals and technology trends they initiated were all astonishing and amazing masterpieces.
It wasn't that no dark forces wanted to threaten them, but in the end, nothing came of it. There were rumors that those who tried to act mysteriously turned into flower fertilizer, but whether it was true or false, no one knew.
So when Alyssa conducted her interview, most of the audience cheered.
Even though it was morning, the viewership ratings were already comparable to prime time in the evening. One couldn't help but marvel at the immense charm of a beautiful host.
As Eddie was about to begin his challenge, he saw his wife Alyssa approaching gracefully in high heels. Although Alyssa had already given birth to their daughter, her figure showed no signs of change; she was still as young and beautiful, possessing the aura of a cool, Mature woman.
"Hello, challenger, I'm reporter Alyssa. May I interview you?" Alyssa asked with a smile, winking her beautiful eyes, somewhat teasing her husband.
Well, they were clearly husband and wife, yet they deliberately played coy and hid their identities.
Alyssa didn't mind. She wasn't a foolish woman; she was getting tangible benefits and wouldn't care about such empty titles.
"Ahem, of course. I am Eddie, the master of the Shiranui Style. Today, I am challenging Geese. After defeating Geese, I will promote our martial arts, showing you what true fighting is. It can kill and take lives, but it can also strengthen the body. Even Old Wang next door is practicing his waist, so what reason do you have not to come to my dojo and become my disciple?" Eddie said, holding his head high with arrogance.
Mai Shiranui's beautiful eyes blinked, but she didn't expose her husband's lie.
Even Hanzo Shiranui at the Shiranui Dojo was speechless watching the TV interview. He just declared himself the master? Isn't that a bit rebellious!
"What is Old Wang next door?" Alyssa asked curiously.
"The meaning is simple: a neighbor has been married and had children for many years, but finds his wife always inviting the neighbor, Old Wang, to eat together. And the child increasingly resembles the neighbor. A paternity test reveals it truly is the neighbor's. Thus, the name 'Old Wang next door' emerged. If you don't want this to happen, then enhance your masculine charm. If that doesn't work, learn some fighting and beat the other person up!" Eddie explained earnestly.
This 'car' was driven out of nowhere, yet it made many viewers begin to suspect that life at home had indeed been a bit strange lately.
Driving this 'car' to promote a fighting style truly made Alyssa speechless about her husband. "Then I wish you a swift victory. Let the audience see your strength."
Eddie nodded, "Of course. Become my disciple, join my school, and you will definitely be full of hope for life."
Alright, anyway, the other party is going to wear a hat, so who gives it doesn't matter, why can't I give it myself? Huh, that makes some sense, there's something to it, young man!
This competition required a winner to be decided within thirty minutes. Falling due to exhaustion counted as a loss.
Once thirty minutes were up, knocking the opponent down or out meant winning the match. It was a very simple, easy-to-understand competition. No weapons other than those customary to the style were allowed. As for firearms, they were strictly forbidden.
At the start of the match, his first opponent was a young man in a gi. Eddie and his opponent both took their stances, and the referee announced the start of the fight.
Just as the gi-clad youth was about to attack, Eddie raised his hand and then performed a bow, a martial arts etiquette.
The gi-clad youth was momentarily stunned and quickly bowed in return.
However, while the opponent was bowing, Eddie directly delivered a hand chop to his neck, instantly knocking him unconscious.
"Wow!" The audience in front of the TV erupted in an uproar. This was absolutely shameless!
"That's cheating!"
"Screw you, the match had already started, the opponent was just a fool who fell for it!"
"Stop talking, this master is so handsome, I want to have his babies!"
All sorts of jealous, condemning, and adoring remarks exploded, everyone's opinions differing.
Joan turned to her best friend, "Mai, is Eddie always like this?"
Mai Shiranui's expression was a smiling one, "No, but my husband is very cunning!"
Alyssa then explained to the camera, "This isn't a foul, because the match had already started. Even in a competition, intellect is very important. Applying what you learn flexibly, it seems to be correct now. This master is very interesting, and I will continue to broadcast for everyone."
After swiftly dealing with the first guardian, Eddie arrived on the second floor. This time, it was another young man in a gi, but he already had ki energy present.
Clearly, having received the message, this opponent immediately rushed forward at the start of the match, performing a karate-style ice-breaking kick.
Eddie remained motionless, instantly spotting over thirty flaws in the opponent's moves!
Bang! Taking advantage of the moment the opponent kicked, Eddie, acting after the opponent, bypassed his attack and kicked the gi-clad youth flying. He fell straight down to the first floor. Whether he died from the fall was unknown, but he would definitely need to go to the hospital!
This clean and decisive resolution to the fight was perfectly broadcast, and the audience in front of the TV once again erupted in an uproar. With such strength, why resort to petty tricks?
"Well, it seems Master Eddie truly has real skill. Perhaps the first encounter was just a prank, who knows? He's quite humorous, quite handsome," Alyssa spoke highly of her husband without reservation.
Chapter 676: Mature and Alex
Unlike the sneaky tactic used at the start of the first floor challenge, this felt more like a professional fighter. In just five short minutes, Eddie had reached the twelfth floor. Not a single opponent could block him for more than ten seconds; they all knelt upon meeting him.
Such rapid challenge efficiency naturally attracted attention.
A woman dressed as a noble lady stood in front of the monitor, her beautiful eyes slightly furrowed as she stared at the computer screen, then turned and walked on high heels to report to Geese.
Geese and Rugal, who were at the top of the tower, also had their attention drawn. Both were seasoned fighters, both intensely passionate about fighting.
Their current achievements were inseparable from vast financial support. Without huge sums of money to buy medicinal herbs for recuperation, the ailments left behind by training would simply not have allowed them to sustain themselves until now.
Ki energy is not omnipotent, especially for those who don't know how to utilize the natural aura to execute fighting moves. No matter how incredible or talented a martial arts prodigy, they ultimately couldn't defeat the Four Heavenly Kings. If it weren't for the Four Heavenly Kings being somewhat passive, let alone the Three Sacred Treasures together, even the Eight Sacred Treasures wouldn't suffice.
Twenty minutes had already passed, and Eddie's ascent speed was getting faster and faster. Basically, it was a fight on sight, without any hesitation.
One fatal move, either knocking out or crippling the opponent. Even if they didn't die, it would take a long time to recover.
"It seems this challenger is interesting. How about I play with him?" Rugal was itching for a fight. He was also a passionate fighting enthusiast and was already preparing to host the King of Fighters tournament.
"He's my prey, Rugal. If you want to play, go host your own competition!" Geese snorted. What if the opponent was an arms dealer? Would he dare to fire cannons at South Town?
Arms dealers are not terrorists; they rely on deterrence, not actual slaughter. Terrorists can still be negotiated with, but as for Rugal, who knows if he's not more terrifying than a terrorist?
Vice, standing nearby, her eyes flickered a few times. She was from the Orochi Clan, and naturally, she could detect that Eddie's moves carried more or less a shadow of Mature. Such techniques were linked to natural aura. If she didn't know better, she would have thought the opponent was from the Orochi Clan.
The stronger Eddie became, the more advantageous it would be for Vice and Mature's plan. Destiny, or whatever it was, was never something they could bear.