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broken wooden pillar beside the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood still trickled faintly from the corner of her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Amara Ravenswood had temporarily stabilized her injuries with acupuncture needles, every breath still caused a dull ache inside her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet compared to the hatred boiling inside her heart—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze remained locked firmly onto Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the entire martial arts hall had already descended into complete chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken tables lay overturned everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor of the arena had long since shattered under the terrifying shockwaves from the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust drifted slowly through the air beneath the hanging lanterns overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Old Martial Arts experts watched the fight on the ring with complex expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All kinds of emotions mixed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two on the ring were already fighting like madmen, and all they could see were two afterimages constantly clashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every collision sounded like thunder exploding inside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several weaker Iron Realm martial artists could not even follow their movements clearly anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only saw blurred figures flashing through the air before another terrifying impact exploded moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan was the one taking the initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the pill’s effects, he had to attack to quickly kill Lucas and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew better than anyone how dangerous his current state was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal power rampaging through his body was already becoming unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the effects ended—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might not even remain standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Evan attacked like a desperate beast cornered at the edge of a cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every strike carried terrifying killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists aimed at throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees targeted ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His elbows attacked temples and hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer cared about defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he wanted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was to kill Lucas before his body collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas initially leaned more towards defense, thinking of dragging out the fight to exhaust Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strategy had been simple from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avoid direct exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait for the medicinal effects to disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finish Evan cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Evan’s reckless fighting style, trading injury for injury, left him in a bad state too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned darkly after narrowly dodging another vicious punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lunatic...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was genuinely trying to drag both of them into death together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan’s fist smashed directly into Lucas’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying impact forced Lucas several meters backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could stabilize himself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan already chased after him again like a mad tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’s expression finally darkened completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice but to switch to offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two collided again head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Evan broke two of his ribs with a punch, Lucas retaliated with a punch to Evan’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of ribs fracturing echoed clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan spat blood instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes only became more vicious afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After both retreated three meters, Lucas wiped the blood from his mouth and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much longer can you hold on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blond hair had become disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood stained the corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several bruises had already formed across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan laughed coldly after hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mom knows the answer better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vulgar insult echoed loudly across the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people watching nearly choked on their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in this situation, this bastard still had the mood to curse people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’s expression immediately turned ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re courting death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan cursed and charged again, and the two tangled once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, their attacks were even more ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither side showed mercy anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both knew clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle would determine who lived and who died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shattered arena floor continued collapsing beneath their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragments of wood and stone exploded everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure generated by their fight forced the nearby crowd to retreat repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a minute of fighting, they had exchanged over a hundred punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed alone left countless spectators numb with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some Silver Realm experts watching nearby felt chills crawling down their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a martial arts exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was two monsters trying to rip each other apart alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being hit in the chest by Evan, Lucas flew back several meters, spitting out blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body slammed heavily against the broken edge of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact caused several cracks to spread across the wooden platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas coughed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fresh blood dripped slowly down his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cursed inwardly; this kid was really crazy, was he planning to die together with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he survived today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would likely suffer serious internal injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he hit the ground, a figure suddenly jumped onto the ring, delivering a flurry of punches to Lucas with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacker was Julian D’Aurelius!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His timing was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect wasn’t enough to describe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was terrifyingly precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had waited silently in the shadows the entire time like a patient hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for both beasts to wound each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s fists landed one after another with ruthless precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike targeted Lucas’s injured ribs and chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn’t even have a chance to defend before being sent flying again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rolling on the ground a few times, he spat out a large mouthful of blood, looking at Julian with a hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was this guy here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils contracted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had calculated Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had manipulated the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had hidden patiently in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian had hidden even deeper than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian, having successfully ambushed, twisted his wrist and smiled at the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair moved slightly beneath the wind pressure filling the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden eyes gleamed sharply with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, you brothers are reunited. Surprised? Unexpected?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sounded relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone present suddenly felt chills run through their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had played everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had deliberately set up a few days ago, intending to trap Evan here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the hiding and recovering Lucas took the bait and started a dogfight with Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing two birds with one stone, taking out this pair of brothers at once was the best outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s lips curved slightly higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had developed even smoother than he originally expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Evan and Lucas finally realized what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions darkened simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both thought they were the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware that Julian, the oriole, had been aiming at them in the dark!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, both were in terrible condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One’s pill effect was about to expire, and the other had six broken ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere turned heavy instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan stared at Julian with bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatred nearly overflowed from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you set this up today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan glared at Julian with hatred and asked harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice sounded almost murderous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected this waste to turn the tables and plot against him and Lucas!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian just chuckled, not bothering to answer such a silly question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That calm attitude only made Evan even angrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was equally resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose violently while breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had planned to ambush Evan, only to be outsmarted by Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the real threat of death, he could only temporarily cease fighting with Evan and suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we join forces against this guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes remained fixed carefully on Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their current state, the only way to escape was to use this guy as a hostage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan hesitated only briefly before nodding coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the instant he agreed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure suddenly exploded backward instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and dashed off the ring, stepping on a few people’s heads as he fled, running as fast as he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd cursed loudly in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s escaping!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan’s face looked extremely ugly while fleeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pill’s effect had less than two minutes left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying here any longer would mean certain death; Lucas clearly intended to use him as bait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’s face darkened furiously after realizing he had been tricked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Evan flee first, Lucas got up and tried to escape too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julian’s cold voice immediately echoed throughout the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let him get away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian instructed as he leaped off the ring to chase Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of these two would escape today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Julian didn’t even need to shout; how could Yana Tyson sit by and watch the heavily injured Lucas escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatred flashed fiercely inside her orange eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of her hand, the Tyson Family’s Old Martial Arts experts rushed up to beat the drowning dog.\u003C\u002Fp>",1478,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","411cd34a77d77d1b3ea0f3709a9d524683d921219b8f66c30649cbf035b2380c","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-218","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-216",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]