As everyone could see, Gu Jianlin was indeed not skilled at hand-to-hand combat.

But that was not the reason why he was passively defending and evading.

Bam!

Gu Jianlin was punched and sent flying, slamming fiercely against the iron cage net, yet he didn't let out even a single groan.

In contrast, Vulture's attacks were akin to those of a savage beast—ferocious and violent. His combat techniques seemed to integrate into his raw instincts, each heavy blow venting the deep-seated rage and hatred in his heart. It looked utterly insane.

Roar!

With a furious roar, Vulture gripped the iron net with his four limbs and launched downwards again.

Gu Jianlin gazed at the oncoming beast and said calmly, "You've vented enough."

Bam!

A swift aerial roundhouse kick swept towards him. Even though Gu Jianlin raised his arms to defend, he was still struck and sent flying across the ground, sliding for over ten meters before crashing his back against the iron cage net with a resounding impact.

With one hand supporting the ground to steady himself, he said again, "Then it's time for you to go."

Vulture seemed completely oblivious.

This beast charged straight at him, claws crossed as if aiming to behead him!

At the critical moment, Gu Jianlin's hands shot out like lightning, firmly grasping his wrists!

"I'll make this quick. I'll let you have peace."

The boy's voice was not loud, but it echoed across the arena.

Vulture appeared completely consumed by murderous intent. Blood-red tears streamed from his compound eyes as his claws exerted even more force.

Suddenly, Gu Jianlin raised a leg, striking directly into his chest!

Bam!

Vulture flew backward like a cannonball, smashing violently against the iron cage net before falling to the ground.

Yet, he shook his head, dropped to all fours, and pounced forward once more.

Gu Jianlin raised a finger and softly said, "Die."

Ghost Curse!

With a squelching sound, an eerie cracking noise erupted from within Vulture's body. His centipede-like mutated form shrank suddenly, and dark, foul-smelling blood leaked out from between the joints of his exoskeleton.

Countless black spells appeared fleetingly on his body like living entities.

At the same time, black spell marks flashed across Gu Jianlin's face as he suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

At that very moment, he took half a step forward, raising his hands.

Pitch-black particles gathered and trembled in the void, coalescing into a Qi Realm shimmering with dark radiance. It expanded in an instant!

Boom!

Dark Shock!

It was as if a black sun had exploded. The exoskeleton covering Vulture's massive frame shattered loudly, and his burly form was struck by the fearsome shockwaves, rippling like fabric caught in a gust of wind.

At that moment, the entire arena fell silent. The roaring heavy metal music was abruptly cut off!

The spectators in the stands all rose to their feet.

The audience below gaped, watching the scene unfold in disbelief.

A ghost-like figure darted forward, lifting his right hand with fingers poised like a blade, then thrust it out suddenly!

With a sickening sound, Vulture's heart was pierced through.

The Divine Sacrificial Fire ignited instantly, consuming his life.

"Then find your release," Gu Jianlin said softly.

Vulture was engulfed in the Divine Sacrificial Fire. He fell to his knees, letting out a heartrending scream as the remnants of his exoskeleton shed away piece by piece. The mutated features faded, and his terrifying compound eyes gradually turned clear.

Gu Jianlin stood before him, his expression cold and detached.

As life drained away, Vulture suddenly raised his blood-red eyes to sweep across the arena. His gaze was feral and savage, and in that instant, no one dared meet his eyes.

Then, beyond the crowd, he saw the pair—a father and daughter. His gaze softened.

He withdrew his eyes, softly saying, "Thank you."

With a thud, he fell onto his back, his eyes forever shut.

Gu Jianlin lowered his head to look at him, his right hand dripping with blood, drenched in crimson.

The bar was silent.

The twist and counterattack had come so abruptly, catching everyone off guard!

At that moment, a sharp whistle broke the silence.

"Victory! The challenger has won!"

After being stunned for a few seconds, the announcer finally recovered, shouting excitedly, "For the first time in two months, a challenger has defeated a monster! Let us present him with his… first reward!"

Boom.

The fighting cage's door swung open as the announcer, arm wrapped around a Bunny Girl's waist, stepped inside.

The Bunny Girl held a tray with a thick stack of red banknotes on it.

"Please take your prize, challenger," the announcer said with a broad smile.

Challengers capable of killing a monster were often immensely skilled.

Perhaps some boss would notice them and groom them to become the next champion fighter.

So buttering them up never hurt.

Yet Gu Jianlin only threw him a cold glance.

The announcer froze, and the Bunny Girl visibly hesitated.

Gu Jianlin grabbed the stack of red banknotes and tossed them casually into the air.

Countless red bills scattered across the space, dancing in the light.

The fighting cage's rules were one thing, but humiliating someone who fought till they lost control and mutated for their family? Truly pointless.

Gu Jianlin simply needed the fight to climb higher in rank and gather intelligence.

Lending a hand was just incidental.

Rustle.

The banknotes drifted and fell.

The announcer and Bunny Girl stood dumbfounded.

The audience surged forward, scrambling to grab the bills.

Gu Jianlin didn't spare a glance, walking against the chaotic crowd and leaving.

The rain of red banknotes fell behind his retreating figure.

"Interesting," someone chuckled softly from the stands.

Butcher clicked his tongue, "This guy has a certain indescribable air about him."

Moon Princess watched the boy's departure in silence.