"Die!"

In an instant, Jin Huanzhong appeared in front of Lu Yu. His hand struck like lightning, aiming fiercely once more at Lu Yu's throat!

The speed of this claw was many times faster than the previous one. As it moved, the air sliced with a sharp whistling sound, leaving a chilling sensation!

Seeing the claw aimed at his throat, a glint of cold light burst from Lu Yu's eyes. Instantly, his muscles trembled and rippled. His entire physique expanded, his muscles becoming more developed. With a push of his foot, he retreated backward at incredible speed!

Given the current circumstances, without understanding Jin Huanzhong's strange Body Technique, Lu Yu dared not strike back lightly. Otherwise, with just one slip against Jin Huanzhong's sharp claw, he could be gravely injured, if not killed!

Seeing Lu Yu dodge his claw, Jin Huanzhong did not pause as before. Instead, his figure became even more elusive. Veins bulged on his hands as he swung them rapidly, relentlessly swiping at Lu Yu!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

In an instant, the sound of air being sliced rang continuously in Lu Yu's ears, like the cries and wails of ghosts, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the deep night!

Facing Jin Huanzhong's frenzied attack, Lu Yu's muscle coordination and focus were at their peak. His movements were exceedingly nimble as he dodged the wild claw attacks while seeking an opening in Jin Huanzhong's assault!

On this desolate island, harsh survival experiences had trained Lu Yu to remain calm under pressure. He understood well that the more panicked he became, the quicker he would die!

Yet even so, Lu Yu now felt unprecedented pressure. Jin Huanzhong's claw strikes bore down on him like a mountain, faster and more aggressive than any opponent he had faced before, leaving him no room to catch his breath!

Under the storm-like pressure, Lu Yu gradually felt his body heating up. A familiar swelling sensation surged from within him!

This sensation seemed like a primal scream, like a beast trapped in the confines of his chest, eager to break free!

"Could it be..."

Feeling this, a hint of surprise flickered in Lu Yu's eyes. Could it be that under such intense pressure, that value would continue to rise?

Beep!

A sharp electronic sound suddenly rang out. An instrument resembling a digital watch on Lu Yu's wrist lit up, displaying a bold number!

Nineteen percent!

Seeing this number, a wave of elation surged in Lu Yu's heart. Indeed, the sensation in his body was a precursor to the value increasing!

Realizing this, Lu Yu was incredibly pleased, knowing that with each one percent increase in the value, his strength would multiply significantly. This was undoubtedly good news for him!

Seeing the device light up on Lu Yu's wrist, Jin Huanzhong seemed to realize something. A cold glint sparked in his eyes, and his attack speed suddenly increased, emanating an icy chill as he pressed on Lu Yu once more!

Though he did not know what the device on Lu Yu's wrist represented, he had a premonition that if he didn't quickly end this fight, his outcome might be dire!

As Jin Huanzhong's ferocious attack intensified, Lu Yu dodged with increased agility. The fight turned into a deadly exchange of moves, with both giving their all and holding nothing back!

Gradually, under the terrifying onslaught from Jin Huanzhong, Lu Yu's breath also became rapid. He now felt the pressure in front of him suddenly multiply!

However, under this pressure, Lu Yu's face grew increasingly solemn. He sensed that the changes within his body were distinctly different this time!

In the past, the increase in values occurred naturally during battle when his life was threatened or when opponents pressed hard.

But this time it was different. He could distinctly feel a force within him, like a beast imprisoned in a cage, wanting to break free but feeling powerless!

His chest brimmed with a swelling sensation as if many things were pent up, yet he had no way to release them!

Feeling all this, a trace of disbelief crossed Lu Yu's mind. He had never experienced such a situation before, and he never imagined it would happen now!

Distracted by his thoughts, Lu Yu inadvertently exposed a slight flaw.

"Boy, how dare you get distracted at the brink of life and death. Lose!"

Jin Huanzhong, a veteran of many battles, seized on Lu Yu's fleeting lapse. With a sudden twist of his waist and hips, he slammed a fierce kick into Lu Yu's chest!

Bang!

The moment it struck his chest, Lu Yu spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward, crashing into a Maybach with a dull thud.

At that moment, despite the powerful kick from Jin Huanzhong, Lu Yu felt piercing pain not from his chest, but in every corner of his body!

The pain seemed like all his muscles were striving to grow, full of aching tension, yet at the same time, Lu Yu felt as if he had an inexhaustible supply of strength.

"Heh, now you should behave!"

Seeing Lu Yu spit blood, a chilly smile appeared on Jin Huanzhong's face. He stepped forward and said indifferently, "I must admit, kid, you are truly terrifying. You're the first enemy to last this long against me!"

Jin Huanzhong spoke with obvious pleasure, his face full of complacency. However, he failed to notice that Lu Yu's wrist device, after flashing twice, dimmed, and the value of nineteen percent silently turned to twenty percent.

And after twenty percent, four unmistakable words appeared: Second Stage!