I Can Control Resources

Chapter 319: Chapter 265: Starting a God-like Performance

"This is outrageous!" The two Elders also saw what Shen Ning’Er was doing. They were furious, but there was nothing they could do. They were simply outmatched.

As for the surrounding reporters, they were stunned for a moment before erupting into a frenzy.

Another ending like that!

Meeting force with force.

Recalling Gao Neng’s earlier battle, the reporters felt a sense of déjà vu. Both Gao Neng and Shen Ning’Er were absurdly powerful.

As for Gao Neng...

He, more than anyone, understood that Shen Ning’Er was doing this on purpose.

He had defeated Qu Ran with a single, head-on slash, so Shen Ning’Er had to defeat Cheng Cai with a single, head-on spear thrust.

’Is Shen Ning’Er secretly competing with me?’ Gao Neng recalled her words to him back in the Forgotten Land.

"I am unrivaled in my tier!"

And Gao Neng’s reply had been, "In three years, I will defeat you!"

Sure enough, Shen Ning’Er’s true opponent wasn’t Cheng Cai. It was him, Gao Neng.

’So, am I her opponent right now?’

Gao Neng thought about it carefully and concluded he was getting ahead of himself. For instance, if he were to fight Cheng Cai, even knowing his weakness, there was no way he could land a hit as easily as Shen Ning’Er did.

After all, his saber wasn’t as fast as her spear.

Furthermore, Shen Ning’Er had dodged Cheng Cai’s sword techniques with ease. If it had been him, it likely wouldn’t have been so simple.

’Conclusion: I could defeat Cheng Cai, but it would come at a high price. It might even end with both of us grievously wounded.’

But Shen Ning’Er had only needed a single spear.

’I wonder who’s stronger, the current Shen Ning’Er or that Esoteric Monk ranked first on the Dragon List?’

As Gao Neng pondered this, the surrounding reporters and the audience watching the live broadcast were, in fact, wondering the exact same thing.

Shen Ning’Er had defeated Cheng Cai with a single spear thrust.

Such dominance inevitably led to comparisons between her and the Dragon List’s number one, Shaximo of the Esoteric Sect.

"Shen Ning’Er, wins!" the referee announced with a wry smile.

"..." The disciples of the Huashan Ancient Sect sighed.

And then came the deafening cheers.

After all, people are drawn to beauty. Shen Ning’Er’s looks were enough to stun the world, and combined with her formidable strength, she would never be short of admirers.

"Shen Ning’Er is so strong!"

"That was the most incredible fight I’ve ever seen!"

"Clean and decisive, simply perfect!"

"..."

The reporters searched for words, but none could fully capture the excitement of the moment.

"The Dragon List has been updated! Sister Ning’Er is now ranked 6th! She jumped 51 spots!" Fang Tangtang yelled excitedly, holding up her phone.

"6th?" Gao Neng wasn’t too surprised.

Even though she’d only defeated the 10th-ranked Cheng Cai, Shen Ning’Er had proven her strength with that single spear thrust. It was only natural she wouldn’t be ranked 10th.

’But why...’

’After I defeated Qu Ran with one slash, did I just stay put at 57th on the Dragon List?’

’It’s rigged!’

’Zhang Hongying is so corrupt!’

’At least I still got the S-rank evaluation.’

Speaking of the S-rank evaluation...

Gao Neng’s gaze once again fell on Fang Tangtang, who was not far away.

At that moment, Fang Tangtang seemed to snap out of it, her wide eyes also looking at him.

Gao Neng blinked once.

Fang Tangtang immediately responded, blinking twice.

"..." Gao Neng.

’Get on with it!’

’Hurry up!’

Just as he was thinking that, Fang Tangtang blinked at him three times. She then clutched her chest with one hand, feigning a look of unbearable pain.

’Oh, so that’s the signal.’ Actions spoke louder than words. Gao Neng immediately clutched his chest with both hands—after all, his acting skills were a cut above Fang Tangtang’s.

"Ah..."

A miserable cry.

Gao Neng forcefully spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

His face instantly turned deathly pale.

This made the reporters, who had been cheering for Shen Ning’Er, pause in surprise. ’What’s happening? Are Gao Neng’s injuries really that severe?’

Some reporters immediately turned their cameras toward Gao Neng.

"Gao Neng is seriously injured!"

"It seems that last slash wasn’t as easy as it looked!"

"..."

The reporters’ words had barely faded when an arrogant and unrestrained laugh rang out.

"Hahaha... Gao Neng, I never thought you’d see this day! I, Death God Fang Tangtang, have been waiting for this chance for a whole month!" Fang Tangtang said, planting her hands on her hips, a smug expression on her face.

"???" The reporters.

’Aren’t those two on the same side?’

’Waited for a month?’

’What does that mean?’

Before they had time to think more, Gao Neng spoke up again.

"Fang Tangtang, what do you think you’re doing? Are you trying to take advantage of my condition? I warn you, dozens of challengers have already fallen to my saber! My willpower is so strong even I can’t believe it!" Gao Neng’s voice was loud, but tinged with weakness.

This was true acting.

Something an ordinary person would find hard to appreciate.

Hearing this, the reporters began to catch on.

’Could it be that Fang Tangtang has been waiting for the right moment to challenge Gao Neng all this time? But that’s not right... After all, isn’t her strength only at Tier Four Early Stage?’

"That’s right, Gao Neng! I, Death God Fang Tangtang, now formally challenge you! Because I’ve already had a breakthrough! I’ve officially entered the Tier Four Late Stage, and I think I can beat you!" Fang Tangtang continued arrogantly.

"She’s really challenging him?!" The reporters were shocked.

"Tier Four Late Stage? You truly are a genius, advancing from Tier Four Early Stage to Tier Four Late Stage in just one short month. Very well, Fang Tangtang... for the sake of my dignity, I accept your challenge!" Though his face was a mask of pain, Gao Neng gritted his teeth and nodded in acceptance.