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Manman's growth is very straightforward and simple.

Namely, her mindset… a simple mindset.

Because of her earlier matches, Xiang Nan had imposed external stimuli, forcing the mindless second personality to realize that relying solely on instinct wasn't enough.

Fighting requires some thinking.

But her thinking can't be too complicated; that would undermine her instinctual drive.

In some respects, human thought can conflict with one's natural impulses.

If her second personality gained intellect, its advantages would vanish.

It wouldn't be able to display flawless combat techniques and superhuman reactions.

Manman's current performance indicates that her primary personality has begun to penetrate the second personality, improving her control.

But only to a slight degree.

Still, that's already plenty.

For Manman's combat power—particularly the state of her second personality—this counts as a significant step forward.

One has to remember, if this were her second personality from before, it wouldn't have rushed back to kill that male player; it would have stayed locked in a one‐on‐one with the woman, handling them one at a time.

Xiang Nan had long said that Manman's eventual endpoint is the fusion of both personalities.

But before that fusion, the second personality must be built up enough to bestow the same strength upon the primary personality afterward.

Hence, the process must be gradual and cannot afford a single misstep.

"Go on, there are two left. Perfect chance… give your Nen ability a try."

Xiang Nan said with a smile.

Manman, looking dazed, turned around, swaying as she walked toward the remaining short‐haired woman and the bearded man.

Right now, because someone had been killed, the entire lobby was in chaos. Some people were fleeing outside the hotel, and some staff were calling the authorities.

There were also security guards trying to approach, but the short‐haired woman killed them outright without mercy.

"I didn't think anyone besides that Druid Master in this squad could be so troublesome."

The woman spoke while spreading her fingers. The moment her ability activated, a pair of special knuckle‐dusters appeared on her hands.

She was a Conjurer Nen user.

"I'll do the main assault, and you assist me."

Once again, she moved in on Manman, ordering the bearded man.

"Alright."

They both realized they had to eliminate this girl first.

At the same time, the woman's gaze moved past Manman's figure, falling on the man still seated on the sofa.

Something about him was too calm, a bit odd.

Meanwhile, the woman next to him, frantic and terrified, was almost certainly just an ordinary person.

"Watch out for that guy in the windbreaker—he's suspicious…"

She cautioned again.

The bearded man gave Xiang Nan a quick glance and nodded slightly.

Clang, clang, clang…

In a flash, the two female players' figures collided head‐on.

Their speed was too fast for the naked eye to track, leaving only sparks in midair and the lobby's furnishings being violently destroyed—cut tables, shattered floor tiles…

Boom!

Within half a minute, Manman was suddenly punched flying, her body slamming into one of the hall's pillars, then sliding to the ground.

Blood trickled from her mouth.

She had to face not just the woman alone, but also fend off the bearded man's interference.

A two‐on‐one was indeed a struggle.

"Hmm… no wonder she's the leader of a Extinction 4 group. Her combat skill is impressive."

Xiang Nan raised his eyebrows.

From the outset, he hadn't assumed that among all the Extinction 3 players, only he and Manman had managed to become Nen users.

Surely many others existed—even possibly stronger than them.

If he assumed he and Manman were invincible at this rank, that would be arrogant and foolish.

In this current round, so many lower‐ranked Nen users were popping up—it proved the point.

There are plenty of ways to become a Nen user besides the Heaven's Arena route.

All the same, why go there?

Because the Heaven's Arena environment and resources substantially help a fighter's growth.

Even if a person's potential is higher, they might not necessarily catch up to someone with lesser potential who's had far more real fights.

At Heaven's Arena, you can fight as often as you want. Provided you have the time, you accumulate a huge amount of firsthand battle experience, see countless examples, and deepen your comprehension of Nen.

If two individuals have equal potential—one invests heavily in real fights, the other almost never—there's going to be a glaring difference in their practical output.

The male player Manman killed moments ago was a classic example.

Bang!

After another few dozen seconds, Manman was once more knocked back.

Xiang Nan could see at a glance that her ribs on one side had fractured.

That Extinction 4 woman's strength was indeed formidable.

Moreover, her ability was intriguing. Whenever her conjured knuckle‐dusters clashed with Manman's dagger, sparks erupted.

Likewise, an echoing resonance had some level of damaging effect—like a wave of shock.

"She's a close‐quarters fighter as well, so developing such a Nen ability suits her. The soundwave effect is tricky to defend against… it disrupts and impacts a target's perception. Furthermore, even if there's no direct contact with something, simply swinging her fists through the air can produce minor shockwaves."

"It must have required serious physical training."

Xiang Nan commented with an admiring tone.

Nonetheless…

He noted Manman, though injured and repeatedly struck, had managed to open a wound on the enemy woman's body.

At this moment, that Extinction 4 woman also realized something was amiss.

She looked at the cut on her arm, where the skin had blackened, as if steeped in filthy water—spreading rapidly along the surface.

"Her Nen ability!"

The woman stared at the girl trading blows with the bearded man, abruptly feeling a wave of emotion surging all over.

Fear!

What's happening?

Why am I… scared of her?

She bit her lip, only to find that this second personality's presence in her mind had somehow expanded. She couldn't stop trembling inside. Manman appeared terrifying, as if any moment the girl could easily come over and brutalize her to death. Every tiny detail she found horrifying about Manman was being magnified, bombarding her psyche.

"Her aura's not strong enough to be pressuring me… so I must be overthinking."

The woman took a deep breath to steady her nerves, forcibly diving back into the fray.

Continuing the two‐on‐one, albeit…

Even though she tried to stifle her anxiety, it revealed itself as she fought.

Her attacks lost their edge.

Some of her strikes became "soft," clearly hindered by fear.

Any minor move by Manman seemed to provoke exaggerated defensive responses.

"A mental contamination…"

Xiang Nan thought.

Within the Phantom Troupe, Machi's skill is "Nen Threads," Hisoka's is "Bungee Gum," Killua's is "Lightning."

That means Transformation‐type Nen users can imbue their aura with specific traits, altering its shape and properties.

And so Xiang Nan exploited Manman's main advantage—her psychological condition.

He let her aura transform into something like black fluid, derived from her dark experiences in her previous life. Once her attack draws blood, that aura can seep in and contaminate the target's psyche.

This fight was effectively decided.

"If you're susceptible to that contamination, it indicates your experience, your life's growth and trials haven't forged sufficient willpower… you can't handle this emotional burden."

Xiang Nan observed the woman's now sloppier movements, delivering his judgment.

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