Each battle was quite interesting, and finally, the match between the champions was announced.
The city of Kun-Zin and its champion, the lightning girl, were left out since her city won the last tournament.
For the first day of the competition, the fighters were: Monkey King, from the City of the Monkey King, versus Jade Peacock, from the City of the Nymphs.
Both took their positions.
The Monkey King's champion was tall, with long arms, and carried a staff. His body radiated agility and mystical power—a truly unique and powerful presence.
His opponent was a beautiful woman, graceful and elegant. Each of her movements seemed to carry refined precision.
She held a dark green fan that seemed incredibly lethal and dangerous. When she moved it like a dance, it became a deadly weapon.
Danny and Colleen paid close attention to every movement—they knew this would be a valuable learning experience for future battles.
Soon, one of the referees stepped into the center.
"Begin!!"
At his word, both fighters sprang into action.
The Monkey King wielded his staff like an extension of his own body, striking with great speed and power.
The warrior danced out of the way with light, graceful steps, her hand delivering precise slaps or attempting to cut him with her sharp fan.
At one moment, the Monkey King launched four lightning-fast strikes. The Jade Peacock opened her fan and defended against them.
Then he leapt with great force to deliver a high kick, but the warrior caught his foot with her hands and hurled him away.
Watching their movements was fascinating.
The way the Monkey King used his staff reminded me of Goku's martial arts—the same ones imprinted in my manual and body.
The Jade Peacock's moves seemed like a fusion of Hyuuga taijutsu and Leaf Style, based on my knowledge of Madara's techniques.
They fought for several minutes, but in the end, the Monkey King emerged victorious. His superiority in direct combat made the difference.
After that, other minor battles took place, and once they ended, Danny and Colleen returned to their room.
With Iron Fist there, and the protections I left in the room, they were safe.
So, I decided to have a little fun somewhere else.
Entering another room, I shifted into my spectral form and headed to a more isolated area within the building.
Once there, I returned to my normal form and activated Zetsu and the Phantom Lineage technique to reduce and mask my presence.
Since I wanted to explore, I released over 150 scarlet bees to various locations to gather useful information.
Using wind sound, inner energy, and my martial arts, I began my search.
My Haki and divine eyes pulsed with mental energy, seeking something interesting—and that's when I found a place that made me stop.
The reason I stopped wasn't something I saw with my eyes or sensed with my mind's Haki.
It was something deeper—I felt called to it, as if the Force itself was inviting me into that space.
It was a strange kind of pull. Naturally, I stayed alert. As confident as I am, mystical things are always the trickiest.
I turned my arm and summoned S-1.
A black stormtrooper with glowing red eyes appeared beside me, along with two small scarlet bees.
"Go and try to identify something, S-1."
"At your command, master," he replied in his robotic tone, drawing his weapon.
Using his boosters, he flew and landed in the area.
I tapped my watch to access the images he was capturing.
Though I could sense through my bond with pets, using tech and my AI gave more precision with robotic ones.
I saw what S-1 was analyzing.
There were inscriptions and symbols carved around a small stone base surrounded by trees and a shallow pond.
He detected no signs of life or energy—at least none within his perception range.
The bees also flew around, using their spiritual sensitivity to detect anything unusual, but found nothing and no one.
Taking all that in, I decided to take the risk and go there myself.
After all, they say you have to take risks to gain something.
As soon as I landed, I felt a strong connection calling to me.
It was strange—like the universe itself was summoning me.
Without hesitation, I sat down and began to meditate.
I felt my understanding and control of the Force deepen.
Peace and harmony resonated through every part of me.
I lost track of time. It felt so pure and perfect that I stayed for hours—maybe longer.
My droid stood protectively beside me the entire time.
Then, after two days, I heard S-1's voice:
"Lifeform approaching."
My droid raised his blaster and moved in front of me.
I focused my eyes in that direction and gently spread my mental Haki.
It felt more refined now—stronger, more fluid—thanks to my deeper synergy with the Force.
Calm steps approached, and then I saw him.
Even with my Haki, he was hard to detect—he almost felt like he was part of the environment.
I immediately recognized him as the Elder I met during the introduction ceremony.
I said nothing and simply observed his movements.
My instinctual bond with the Force gave me predictive awareness, and I could tell—for now—he wasn't an enemy.
"You're a curious young one. May I speak with you?"
I nodded. "Of course. How can I help you?"
He opened his partially closed eyes and looked directly at me.
"You are… an unusual being. You don't seem to fully belong to this universe, and yet, it embraces you, claiming you as one of its own.
How intriguing."
His words made me narrow my eyes.
The system had assured me no one could detect my uniqueness, but apparently, certain gifted individuals can sense the origin and nature of my power—
even if they still recognize me as part of this universe.
Which matches the system's explanation: a unique power born from my Olympian and mutant bloodline, allowing me to draw from and fuse with other universes.
"It's fun to be intriguing," I replied.
He didn't need to know more—only allies I fully trust will ever hear that truth.
He studied me for a moment, as if trying to speak with the Force itself.
Then something seemed to hit him.
His eyes widened, and he clutched his stomach.
He pulled out a bottle of what looked like tea or medicine, drank it, and continued speaking.
We ended up exchanging many insights.
It felt like speaking with an ancient monk.
"By the way," he said, "you'll likely need to return today. Tomorrow is the day of the Kunlun tournament."
I nodded, realizing he was right.
Even though I hadn't spoken with them directly, Anturian had maintained communication on my behalf.
Apparently, there was another attempted attack or test—but none of them got past the wards and spells I had set.
I stood and left the room.
"I have to go. It was a pleasure talking to you."
"The pleasure was mine, young one," he replied as I walked away.
Back in that room,
the Elder looked up—but his eyes seemed fixed beyond the ceiling, into the cosmos and the multidimensions.
It was as if he were receiving visions or trying to communicate with them.
"A being who belongs to this universe—and yet doesn't.
So powerful, so unique…
I wonder what changes he will bring to Earth, to this universe, and perhaps even beyond the multiverse."
...
MC POV
As soon as I returned to the room, it didn't take long for Iron Fist and the others to arrive.
His battle would begin in a few minutes, and he came to make sure I stayed with Colleen while he fought.
I smiled and nodded, and we went to the arena.
His outfit was all white and green, chest exposed for public appreciation...
a tempting sight, sure—but I already had a boyfriend, so it didn't do anything for me.
Meanwhile...
In a house in Queens...
A certain Spider-Man suddenly had a strange feeling.
A sense that his boyfriend had misbehaved.
Maybe… a few playful smacks on the butt were in order?
Note: That ending was just for fun, hehe.