The rules of the arena stipulated that no one from the audience could interfere during a match. Even verbal interference would result in immediate ejection.
Thus, the two captains of the Dark Division could only glare at the stage with extremely displeased expressions.
In response to Fatty Zheng's threat, Li Chonglou simply replied, "Some people just can't help but court death."
Fatty Zheng let out a cold laugh. At this moment, the staff asked both fighters if they were ready.
"Ready."
"Mm."
As soon as they spoke, the staff member leaped off the stage. Fatty Zheng, meanwhile, bent his knees slightly, lifted his right foot, and stomped down with force.
The entire arena visibly trembled, and gasps erupted from the surroundings.
"Is that the Fatty from the Dark Division? I've heard of him. While his battlefield strength isn't outstanding, he's rarely defeated in one-on-one combat."
"Didn't this guy start out in sumo wrestling? This is going to be interesting. Speed-type fighters are most vulnerable to guys like him."
Someone spoke the truth.
Sumo wrestlers have a disadvantage in speed, but other than that, they are well-rounded. Their strength, defense, and endurance are all formidable.
Speed-type fighters primarily rely on attrition, but this is reversed with sumo wrestlers.
They are not afraid of you wearing them down; they are afraid of a single decisive blow!
Therefore, when Fatty Zheng assumed his sumo stance, the crowd below immediately became interested. All eyes turned to Li Chonglou, eager to see how he would handle such an opponent.
Seeing that the situation was beyond salvage, Lei Feng decided to go all in. He said to Yi Long beside him, "Yi Long, just watch closely and see how much this newcomer is worth."
Yi Long was caught off guard and looked at him blankly, "What did you say?"
Lei Feng frowned slightly, "It seems you've been thoroughly deceived. Let me tell you, this newcomer's strength is not worth mentioning. Aside from being fast and having good reflexes, he'll be exposed the moment he faces someone at our level!"
Yi Long was completely bewildered.
What was this? Had Fatty Zheng brainwashed him?
Indeed, from Lei Feng's perspective, although Li Chonglou's displayed abilities had caused discussion and even astonishment among the crowd, no one truly considered him a threat.
The exclamations were merely expressions of simple admiration.
Those who remained at the venue were all confident in their own strength. Even if they couldn't win first place, or even make it into the top ten, they could at least be considered among the elite.
After all, with so many strongholds in Iron Forest, and over a thousand experts, being ranked in the top hundred, or even the top fifty, was a significant achievement.
Therefore, their perspectives differed from those of ordinary people. What Li Chonglou had revealed so far were merely unconventional skills. What truly commanded attention were strength or defense.
What was the use of speed if one lacked power? Others could make countless mistakes, but you could only afford one!
This was the difference in their mindsets.
However, Yi Long was different. Yi Long knew that Li Chonglou could instantly kill Fatty Zheng, who was known for his defense. Therefore, Lei Feng's words sounded like a novice commenting on a master to his ears!
Considering their past relationship, Yi Long couldn't bring himself to refute him immediately. Instead, he ignored him and turned his gaze back to the stage.
Seeing Yi Long's demeanor, Lei Feng mistook it as the other man finally being receptive and felt a sense of satisfaction.
Meanwhile, on stage, the thin and fat man stood facing each other, neither making a move.
Fatty Zheng didn't move first because he was acutely aware of Li Chonglou's abilities. If he attacked first, he would undoubtedly reveal an opening to his opponent. Thus, he adopted a strategy of waiting for the opponent to act.
Li Chonglou, on the other hand, did not move because he was contemplating a question.
"Should I kill this guy?"
He had sensed Fatty Zheng's murderous intent before, and in any other situation, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate such a person.
However, acting here would undoubtedly draw the attention of others.
Just then, a sentence from the "Mai Qian Xia Bu" cultivation technique appeared in Li Chonglou's mind.
Vast and boundless, with infinite potential; when encountering limitations, press forward without hesitation.
These sixteen characters struck his soul like an invisible hammer.
Li Chonglou's eyes suddenly gleamed with brilliance. Right, since he had decided to leave as soon as possible, why should he fear causing trouble?
Press forward without hesitation; the strong must always press forward!
Li Chonglou suddenly felt enlightened. He preferred to keep a low profile, and it was indeed his nature, but being low-key did not mean being afraid of trouble!
He had never been afraid of trouble! His only concern was not to affect or involve others because of himself.
But if someone tried to use this point against him, they would surely learn what it meant to be cold-blooded and ruthless!
Therefore, he didn't need to be so hesitant!
At this moment, Li Chonglou finally realized that he might have been influenced by that senior disciple of Lin Qianqian, causing him to be overly cautious and consider every possibility.
But in reality, how often would such situations arise? And this was not China. His "kg bomb" had already been defused. Even if something happened and someone wanted to target him.
What was there to fear from a fight?
With this thought, Li Chonglou felt his blood surge again. Although this process seemed long, it had only occurred within those ten-odd seconds.
Just as the staff on the side was about to remind them, Li Chonglou made his move.
"Remember in your next life, don't casually show murderous intent towards someone."
Everyone only saw Li Chonglou's body suddenly blur. When they blinked again, Li Chonglou had already appeared behind Fatty Zheng.
This…
Not a single person present could react. Their minds were momentarily in a state of shutdown.
This speed had surpassed their understanding!
At this moment, it felt as if they had become ordinary people, while Li Chonglou on stage had become superhuman. The gap was so clear and obvious.
Fatty Zheng, too, was unable to react. Even though Li Chonglou's words had reached his ears, his mind was still grappling with why Li Chonglou had suddenly vanished.