"I can take them all on by myself!"
In an instant.
The entire Arena fell silent.
Everyone's eyes widened, and they dug at their ears in disbelief.
What did they just hear?
This Xing Daorong was actually so arrogant.
He actually claimed he would take on everyone on the opposing side single-handedly.
Before long, the sound of whispering arose.
"Is this guy's brain fried? How can he be so arrogant!"
"A country bumpkin who hasn't seen the world—it's normal for him not to know the height of the heavens and the depth of the earth."
"I think I've guessed this kid's intention."
"What intention?"
"I bet this kid has no real strength, but he's too proud to back down after agreeing to the match. Fearing he'll lose too embarrassingly, he's shouting about taking on everyone alone."
"Think about it—this way, even if he loses, he won't lose too much face because it was one against many."
"So that's it! You truly are clever, brother!"
"Humph! So young and lacking strength, yet he has plenty of devious schemes."
"Little does he know that his supposed cleverness is completely beneath us."
The officials, great clans, and imperial relatives present...
...all thought they had seen through Xing Daorong's scheme.
One after another, they began to sneer.
The officials of the various academies heard these remarks.
They also secretly sent voice transmissions to their respective students.
Don't hold back later; go all out.
As long as they didn't kill him, they could vent their anger however they pleased.
There was no other way.
Although they were very annoyed...
...no matter how annoyed they were, they had to consider that the opponent had a Titled Douluo for a grandfather.
If something were to actually happen to him...
...even if they all joined together, they couldn't withstand the wrath of a Titled Douluo.
Ning Fengzhi, situated to the right of Xue Ye...
...was also whispering with the Sword Douluo at this moment.
"Uncle Jian, do you think this Xing Daorong is just bluffing?"
Chen Xin nodded without hesitation.
"Judging by his age, Xing Daorong's rank will definitely not exceed Level 37!"
"Even if his talent is a bit better, he's likely just a Level 39 Spirit Elder."
"With such an insignificant rank, wanting to defeat all the contestants from the six major academies..."
"...is completely impossible."
Ning Fengzhi asked, still somewhat uncertain, "Really? But after all, his grandfather is a Limit Douluo..."
Chen Xin interrupted directly, "His grandfather being a Limit Douluo has nothing to do with him."
Then he said confidently, "Don't worry, I, Chen Xin, have cultivated for many years; I have this much discernment. I definitely won't be wrong."
After hearing Chen Xin's words...
...Ning Fengzhi nodded.
At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Previously, in order to form a marital alliance with the Limit Douluo Xing Tian...
...he had been determined to marry his daughter to this Xing Daorong.
Seeing Xing Daorong's arrogant manner now...
...he couldn't help but feel relieved.
Fortunately, Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu had done their best to stop him back then.
Otherwise, he would have pushed his daughter into a pit of fire.
Just as everyone thought Golden Crown was bluffing and were mocking him...
...only two people present remained in their seats.
Quiet and saying nothing.
These two were Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, and Ye Lingling.
As for Golden Crown's strength...
...the two of them knew it all too well.
He could truly be called...
...an invincible existence among his peers.
Fighting above his level was even more commonplace.
Qian Renxue had already heard from Ye Lingling that even when facing Tang Hao, who had killed her father back then, Golden Crown didn't fall behind in the slightest.
He had even won the battle in the end...
...killing Tang Hao.
At this time, Qian Renxue still didn't know...
...that her father's killer was someone else.
So, upon learning that Golden Crown had killed Tang Hao, she thought her great revenge had been settled.
She was overjoyed.
So, let alone all the members of these competing teams together not being Golden Crown's match...
...even if their deans joined the battle...
...they might not necessarily be able to defeat Golden Crown.
Of course, this was on the premise that Golden Crown activated his Martial Soul.
But just then, Xue Ye's voice rang out.
"Qinghe."
"Your son is here. I wonder why Father has called for me?"
Qian Renxue quickly snapped back to her senses and slipped back into the role of Xue Qinghe.
Xue Ye tapped his finger on the desk, his brow furrowed. "Qinghe, are you clear on Xing Daorong's strength? Do you think he can defeat the other team members single-handedly?"
Although she already knew her little man would definitely win...
...she still had to pretend to have a face full of disbelief.
"Absolutely impossible!"
"Oh? I thought you would speak in favor of Xing Daorong," Xue Ye said, somewhat surprised.
Over these past few years...
...he was very clear about the relationship between Xue Qinghe and Xing Daorong.
These two were closer than even biological brothers.
If it weren't for the fact that they were both men...
...he would definitely have thought the two were a couple.
Xue Qinghe continued, "Father, although I am on good terms with Xing Daorong..."
"...it depends on the situation. Now that Xing Daorong has spoken so arrogantly, actually thinking he can oppose the talented students our Tiandou Empire has nurtured for years single-handedly, it is simply a provocation to the Empire."
"If we don't teach him a lesson, he will surely be difficult to control in the future."
These words truly struck a chord with Xue Ye.
He nodded with satisfaction. "Very good. You truly are your father's good son, much stronger than your Fourth Brother."
"It was indeed the right choice to make you the Crown Prince back then."
On the Arena stage...
...the other six competing teams also stood before Golden Crown.
Looking at this guy who had spoken so arrogantly about challenging them all alone...
...everyone grew angrier the more they looked at him.
Several of them wanted to rush forward and start fighting immediately.
But they were stopped by their respective captains.
Huyan Li saw that Golden Crown was still wearing a mask even after entering the stage, as if he were trying to look cool.
This made him feel instantly annoyed.
"Kid, what are you wearing a mask for?"
"Are you afraid you'll be beaten so badly you'll wet your pants, and won't have the face to see anyone in public later?"
Looking at this simple-minded fellow with more brawn than brains...
Golden Crown retorted without hesitation, "Can't be helped. Who told me to be so naturally gifted and handsome? I'm just too good-looking. To prevent certain ugly fellows from being traumatized by my looks, I decided to wear a mask."
Huyan Li's eyes bulged. "Who are you calling an ugly fellow?"
"I'm calling whoever answers," Golden Crown said, spreading his hands.
Feng Xiaotian, who was also wearing a mask, chimed in, "Your tongue is sharp enough. I hope your strength is just as impressive later."
Golden Crown glanced at Feng Xiaotian and said, "Since when did a simp feel entitled to come out and bark?"
"You..." Feng Xiaotian's hair stood on end instantly upon hearing this.
"What 'you'? Wearing a mask on such a hot day and having white hair—someone who didn't know better would think you're cosplaying Kakashi."
"Do you know the One Thousand Years of Death?"
Just joking.
When it comes to fighting, I've never lost, and when it comes to arguing, I've never lost either.
Although they didn't understand what "cosplay" or "Kakashi" meant...
...Feng Xiaotian felt that this kid was definitely insulting him.
Seeing that the situation on the stage was about to erupt into a fight...
The special guest Host, Host, quickly looked toward Xue Ye on the high platform.
Xue Ye nodded.
Immediately, Host announced the start of the match!
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