Perhaps noticing that Law's Aura defense was on the verge of collapse, Biscuit's punch merely sent him flying without causing any real harm. This was a testament to her precise control over strength.
Law's body was flung into the air, and he barely managed to stabilize himself before landing. The moment his heels touched the ground, his knees buckled, and he almost collapsed.
"Sigh…"
Law secretly exhaled in relief. His Potential Aura were nearly depleted, so Biscuit's timely intervention had saved him.
With her back facing Law, Biscuit calmly observed Atomu, who had already risen to his feet. Seeing only a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth, she wasn't surprised in the slightest.
She hadn't held back in her punch and had even reverted to her original form, which is an acknowledgment of Atomu's strength, because Atomu was first-rate in both his Nen mastery and physical strength.
Biscuit, who has returned to her original appearance, has a broad back and strong waist, and her height is even comparable to Atomu. Her frilly dress strained against her explosive muscles, and it was a mystery how the white safety shorts beneath managed to hold up under the pressure.
Gone was the cute, doll-like face, and in its place was a rugged, masculine visage.
Clutching his chest, Atomu gazed at the transformed Biscuit with a serious expression on his face.
That hasty punch of hers had managed to injure him even through the stone pillar. If it had hit him directly, the consequences would have been disastrous.
He looked at the completely changed Biscuit with caution and could feel an immense pressure radiating from her.
Before she revealed her true form, Atomu had dismissed Biscuit as non-threatening, but after taking that punch, he now saw her as the strongest opponent he'd ever encountered.
Before becoming the Floor Master of the 230th floor in Heavens Arena, he had experienced countless battles, some losses, but far more victories.
Among all the opponents he had faced, none had ever demonstrated such raw physical power. Moreover, he knew that Biscuit was a martial artist like him.
"Heavens Arena, 230th Floor Master, Martial Artist."
Atomu assumed a combat stance and solemnly declared his titles.
Biscuit raised an eyebrow, 'So he was a Floor Master at Heavens Arena. No wonder he was so strong and battle-hardened. Law had done exceptionally well to drag out the fight for as long as he did.'
Heavens Arena, which is located in the Republic of Padokea, was the most prestigious fighting coliseum in the world. Standing at 991 meters with 251 floors, it was the fourth tallest tower globally, and mostly composed of combat arenas.
Fighters from around the world flocked there, with over 4,000 challengers registering daily, most of whom came for the high prize money.
The stronger one was, the higher they could climb. Below the 200th floor, participants were a mixed bag of abilities, with both weak and strong fighters.
However, from the 200th floor onward, only Nen Users were allowed, with the 220th floor marked the true battleground of elite fighters.
As the Floor Master of the 230th floor, Atomu stood out among countless challengers, proving himself an exceptional fighter.
Biscuit had visited Heavens Arena long ago. As a martial artist, she recognized it as one of the best training grounds to hone one's strength.
Facing Atomu's formal self-introduction as a martial artist, Biscuit assumed her own stance and replied calmly: "Shingen-ryu, Martial Artist, Biscuit."
Silence fell between them as they faced off, and the atmosphere shifted subtly.
At this moment, Law was now relegated to the sidelines and could only watch in awe from outside the combat zone.
Even without stepping into their fight, he could feel the oppressive pressure, the same oppression he felt when he fought with Atomu.
"Law, watch closely."
Moments later, Biscuit shouted sternly and sprang into action.
At the same time, Atomu also moved.
The Aura surrounding both of them surged to its peak, dazzling and dangerous. Before their bodies even made contact, their Aura clashed invisibly in midair.
Immediately, their limbs met with a loud boom. The ground beneath them cracked, and in the next second, their fists intertwined, their movements so swift that the air itself seemed to take form and rupture, sending waves of Aura rippling outward.
Law observed the flow of Aura surging around Atomu and Biscuit, noting that wherever their bodies touched, the Aura would preemptively gather at that point, maximizing both offense and defense.
'Too fast… the speed at which they exchanged blows was overwhelming. How quick must their thoughts be to direct their Aura so precisely? Even if I was watching from the sidelines, I could barely keep up with the flow of their Aura.'
In just five seconds, Atomu and Biscuit had exchanged thirteen moves. It was a confrontation that combined physical skills and Nen Techniques, a pure contest of strength.
Biscuit ultimately outmatched Atomu by a single move, landing a punch squarely on his abdomen. The impact sent him flying backward, blood spewing from his mouth as he crashed heavily onto the ground.
That punch inflicted significant internal injuries to Atomu. After he fell to the ground, he wanted to get up immediately, but he collapsed halfway. He tried several times in succession and failed to get back up every time.
Biscuit slowly withdrew her stance, looked at Atomu who was lying on the ground, and said calmly: "You're not in your best condition, so I held back."
Atomu lay on the ground, barely raising his head with a look of embarrassment. After a moment, his head drooped weakly to the ground, unable to utter a single word. The force of that punch had completely knocked the wind out of him.
He also knew that Biscuit was holding back. It's because during their exchange, Biscuit's Aura was always one step ahead, targeting his weak points. With Biscuit's strength, if she used all her strength in that punch, he would definitely die.
Biscuit ignored Atomu, who was lying on the ground, and turned to look at Law, who was dumbfounded. Her towering, muscular form gradually shrank back to her cute, petite appearance.
'So strong!'
Law couldn't help but marvel internally. He glanced at Atomu, who was lying on the ground and unable to get up. This powerful expert, who had forced him into a desperate situation, was actually defeated by Biscuit in mere seconds.
"Did you see it clearly?" Biscuit stared at Law and asked.
Law was startled, hesitated for a moment, and said: "The flow of Aura, it's fast and precise."
Biscuit nodded and continued, "What else?"
Law bit his thumb in thought before answering: "Evenly matched."
Though Biscuit had defeated Atomu with a single move, the exchange beforehand had given Law the impression that they were equally skilled.
"You have a decent eye."
Biscuit turned her head to look at Atomu and said calmly: "His physical abilities are exceptional, and his Nen Techniques are highly refined. Plus, he has extensive combat experience. If you hadn't drained some of his Aura and stamina earlier, it would have taken me at least fifty moves to defeat him."
Atomu, who was lying on the ground, trembled slightly, 'Fifty moves...'
Even though he had fought against the trio earlier and was later entangled with Law for some time, he couldn't refute Biscuit's assessment. After experiencing her power firsthand, he knew it was true.
Law remained silent.
"I want you to defeat him within a hundred moves in a year." Biscuit suddenly changed the subject and demanded.
"Huh?"
Law was stunned.