Lin Feng’s words stunned not only Lu Jingzhe, but Shen Xinyue and Xia Xue were also confused.
“Brother-in-law, what do you mean? You’re saying Chen Man wasn't serious at all from the beginning?” Shen Nan asked in surprise.
“That’s what I think,” Lin Feng nodded.
On the stage, Dong Yichen and Chen Man had been engaged in close-quarters combat for over a hundred moves. It was visibly apparent that Dong Yichen’s speed was gradually decreasing, and his stamina was beginning to wane. In contrast, Chen Man’s speed was completely unaffected and seemed to be increasing.
Before long, Dong Yichen could barely hold on and was forced to retreat repeatedly.
“It’s over, Brother Chen lost!” Zheng Bowen and Feng Jingyao shook their heads simultaneously.
As soon as they spoke, Dong Yichen raised his hands. “I’m not fighting anymore, I can’t win. Instead of wasting energy, I’d rather go back and focus on improving my strength!” Dong Yichen voluntarily surrendered.
“Haha, you’re quite self-aware. You concede so easily. Aren’t you going to play a bit longer?” Chen Man was amused.
“Never mind. You should save your strength for others to challenge. I don’t want to wear down your stamina just to be a stepping stone for someone else,” Dong Yichen found a perfect excuse.
“Alright, I’ll spar with you again if there’s a chance later.” Chen Man somewhat admired Dong Yichen’s ability to accept defeat gracefully. He walked off the stage with his hands behind his back.
With Dong Yichen’s surrender, the subsequent matches held little interest. The first round of duels concluded. When it came to the second round, the free-for-all challenge, something astonishing happened that dropped everyone’s jaws. Not a single person challenged Chen Man; instead, everyone challenged Lin Feng.
“What the hell! You all think I’m a pushover? Why is everyone challenging me? What are you guys up to?” Lin Feng looked surprised, never expecting to be so popular. These people seemed to be underestimating him far too much.
“You beat Liu Meng by using cheap tricks. If we don’t challenge you, who else will we challenge? Hand over your 44th spot on the Earth Ranking quickly!” The crowd couldn’t wait any longer. Lin Feng had defeated Liu Meng and had now taken his place on the Earth Ranking. By defeating Lin Feng, they could claim his position. Who would miss such a good opportunity?
“Hold on. If you want to challenge me, get in line first. Wait until I’ve challenged Chen Man!” Lin Feng suddenly declared.
At this pronouncement, the entire venue fell silent. Lin Feng had suddenly become the focus of everyone’s attention. Whether it was Hua Yu in the VIP section or Jiang Wudao, the Hunyuan Spear, all looked at Lin Feng with disbelief. Even Chen Man himself was quite surprised.
“Haha, this is hilarious! He wants to challenge my cousin? Who does he think he is?” Chen Meijia burst into laughter, as if she had heard the funniest joke. Lu Jingzhe and Xia Xue were also very surprised. Dong Yichen couldn’t even defeat Chen Man, and yet Lin Feng was actively initiating a challenge. This was incredibly irrational!
“Brother Lin, can you stop joking with me?” “If you’re trying to stand up for me, I appreciate it, but don’t humiliate yourself!” Dong Yichen ran over to stop Lin Feng.
“Who’s standing up for you? I’m serious,” Lin Feng shot Dong Yichen a look. What was so funny about him challenging Chen Man?
“Fine, I’m looking forward to your voluntary surrender!” Dong Yichen couldn’t help but chuckle. Zheng Bowen and Feng Jingyao were laughing so hard they were in tears. Even though they knew Lin Feng was usually arrogant, for him to be this audacious at such a moment showed a certain fighting spirit!
“Miss, I suggest you reconsider. This kid seems to be a bit mentally unstable!” Uncle Shou reminded Hua Yu with a smile. Hua Yu remained silent for a long time before saying, “I can accept his mental state, but I just hope he doesn’t get beaten to death by Chen Man!” Hua Yu instructed, “Uncle Shou, listen carefully. If Chen Man uses lethal force, stop him immediately. I need Lin Feng to be alive!”
“I understand,” Uncle Shou nodded. He wouldn’t dare disobey Hua Yu. With Lin Feng challenging Chen Man, those who had intended to challenge Lin Feng immediately fell silent.
“Kid, if you want to challenge me, you need to be mentally prepared!” “You should know that I won’t hold back against anyone who challenges me first!” Chen Man stepped onto the stage, a hint of displeasure on his face. In his opinion, Lin Feng challenging him was merely a bid for attention and fame.
“It doesn’t matter. You don’t need to hold back, and you won’t be able to hold back,” Lin Feng smiled and met Chen Man.
“What do you mean?” Chen Man didn’t quite understand Lin Feng’s words.
“Because I will force you to use your full strength!” Lin Feng’s gaze suddenly turned cold. These words made Chen Man momentarily stunned. He could sense that Lin Feng was serious. But who gave Lin Feng such confidence?
Below the stage, the betting opened again. Lin Feng’s odds were a staggering twenty to one, while Chen Man’s were barely above one. Despite these low odds, people were still rushing to bet on Chen Man. In their eyes, this was free money.
Chen Meijia went all out, betting her entire fortune on Chen Man. “Jingzhe, let’s bet on Lin Feng, all of it!” Xia Xue became excited. She believed in her man, and even if he lost, she didn’t feel Lin Feng was disgraced.
“Alright, bet it all! Lin Feng will win!” Lu Jingzhe didn’t care about the money and wagered the hundred million he had won. Shen Xinyue also followed suit.
“Haha, this is hilarious! Betting on Lin Feng? If he can win, I’ll sell myself!” Chen Meijia made a bold statement.
“Shameless! The only thing you’re fit for is selling yourself!” Xia Xue cursed disdainfully. In her opinion, Chen Meijia was just a disgusting fly, only capable of buzzing around!