I Can Control Resources

Chapter 320: Chapter 265: Starting a God-like Performance (2)

"Hahaha, Gao Neng, you truly are a man of dignity. I, Death God Fang Tangtang, admire you. And when it comes to geniuses, you’re even more incredible. In just one month, you’ve advanced from the Tier Four Early Stage to the Tier Five Late Stage. In terms of cultivation speed, I, Death God Fang Tangtang, am no match for you. However, I must still challenge you! My unyielding nature compels me to do so. Only by pushing past my limits can I truly grow!" Fang Tangtang immediately replied.

"Excellent, Fang Tangtang. You’ve finally matured and grasped the importance of an unyielding spirit. I’m certain your future will be incredibly bright. Although you’re challenging me while I’m severely injured, an opponent like you is a rare find in this world. I’ve decided to fight you with everything I’ve got!" Gao Neng said with a solemn face.

"I never imagined your judgment would be so sharp, to see my bright future with a single glance. You truly possess a discerning eye that others lack..."

"..."

The two of them went back and forth, chatting right in front of the disciples and Sect Leader of the Huashan Ancient Sect. And they showed absolutely no signs of stopping.

The onlooking reporters were utterly stunned.

’Is Fang Tangtang really that amazing? To actually make Gao Neng—ranked 57th on the Dragon List and rated S-rank—take her so seriously?’

"Seriously? These two are just pumping each other’s tires!" one reporter couldn’t help but snark.

"Keep your voice down! Pretend you don’t get it!" The cameraman standing next to him paled and immediately shot the reporter a look.

"I know, I’m just venting." The reporter obviously understood. Sometimes, being too perceptive doesn’t win you any friends.

...

「Federation Government Building, Dragon List Special Affairs Team office.」

Zhang Hongying and a few team members were also staring dumbfounded at the screen, watching those two, Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang, engage in their mutual flattery session.

"Team Leader, what’s going on? Fang Tangtang is challenging Gao Neng, but aren’t they on the same side? I remember Fang Tangtang was even Gao Neng’s spokesperson, right?"

"I think I understand... what Gao Neng meant by what he said at the entrance of the Eastern Capital Military Academy!" At that moment, Zhang Hongying wasn’t thinking about the mutual flattery, but something much deeper.

Below Tier Five!

Top 60 on the Dragon List!

S-rank rating!

Those were the words she had spoken in front of all the reporters and the entire Federation audience!

"What Gao Neng said at the entrance of the Eastern Capital Military Academy... which part? Wait, does the Team Leader mean... Gao Neng is going to intentionally lose to Fang Tangtang, so that Fang Tangtang can also get an S-rank rat—HOLY CRAP?! Those two... they’re so devious!" The team member who asked was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood.

"What?!"

"Gao Neng is going to lose on purpose?!"

"We’re screwed. If Gao Neng really loses, then Fang Tangtang will have defeated him as a Tier Four. We’ll have no choice but to give her an S-rank rating, even if we don’t want to!"

The other team members all came to the same realization.

’It’s a trap!’

’A trap that was laid seven days ago.’

"Gao Neng... he dares!" Zhang Hongying bit her lip so hard it bled. She had been outsmarted by Gao Neng once, allowing him to successfully obtain his S-rank rating. That was already like a slap in the face.

’And now she was about to get a second one?’

’How could she possibly endure it?!’

"Team Leader Zhang, the issue isn’t whether he dares to do it, is it? The key question is, if Gao Neng really does lose to Fang Tangtang, what are we going to do?"

"Should we report this to the Director?"

"Director!"

"..."

"No need to report. I’m already here." A middle-aged man appeared before Zhang Hongying and the others. He, too, had been watching the live broadcast from the Huashan Ancient Sect.

Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang’s conversation...

Even a fool could see what was going on.

’Whether he dared or not?’

’Gao Neng was certain to lose this fight.’

"Director, what should we do? Are we really going to give Fang Tangtang an S-rank rating too? If we do that, the Dragon List Special Affairs Team will be completely disgraced!"

"Yeah!"

"But if we don’t rate her S-rank, what else can we do? We can’t just go back on our word, can we? We’d lose even more face that way!"

Seeing the middle-aged man, the team members all started speaking at once.

"Team Leader Zhang, do you have a way to handle this?" The middle-aged man didn’t answer the other team members, instead turning his gaze to Zhang Hongying.

"I don’t believe he actually dares to do it. If he does, then he can’t blame me for getting rough with him!" Zhang Hongying said through gritted teeth.

"You mean, revoke his S-rank rating?"

"No, he deserves the S-rank rating. According to Dragon List rules, he was challenged while severely injured. Even if he loses, it’s excusable—at least, that’s what the audience will think. His rank will drop by one or two spots at most, so he’ll still be in the top 60. I can’t revoke his S-rank rating. Besides, I would never abuse my authority like that!" Zhang Hongying said, shaking her head.

"Then what do you mean?" The middle-aged man nodded. He knew Zhang Hongying’s personality; she wouldn’t be so willful as to use the S-rank rating and rankings to vent her personal frustrations.

"Personal business!" Zhang Hongying bit her lip.

"..." The middle-aged man didn’t ask any further.

But with that one phrase, "personal business," Zhang Hongying’s meaning was already crystal clear.

’If his guess was correct, and Gao Neng really went through with this, Zhang Hongying would probably apply for a transfer out of the Federation Government Building. She was planning to settle this privately!’

’You really can’t afford to offend a woman.’

’Especially...’

’A woman with powerful backing.’

’However, would Gao Neng really lose to Fang Tangtang?’

The middle-aged man didn’t ask the question aloud. If he were in Gao Neng’s shoes, he wouldn’t do it this way. He’d use an even bolder approach.

...

「Huashan Ancient Sect.」

Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang were still in the middle of their intense conversation.

Meanwhile, the faces of Sect Leader Hua and the two Elders grew darker and darker. They truly couldn’t comprehend how a disciple of their Huashan Ancient Sect could lose to a pair like this.

’How utterly shameful!’

Finally, a disciple of the Huashan Ancient Sect couldn’t take it anymore.

"Are you two going to fight or not?!"

"Of course we’re going to fight!" Fang Tangtang shot back immediately. Then, she raised the Scythe of Death in her hand. "Gao Neng, since you respect me, and I respect you, let’s give it our all in this battle!"

"Alright! For an opponent like you, I will use my strongest move today and fight you with my full strength!" Gao Neng immediately nodded.

"..." What could the reporters even say?

They didn’t want to say anything at all!

However, to their relief, Gao Neng and Fang Tangtang finally stepped onto the arena platform and took up their respective fighting stances.

"Gao Neng, here I come! In the name of Death God Fang Tangtang, I will defeat you!" Fang Tangtang shouted, then slowly advanced toward Gao Neng.

"Bring it on, Fang Tangtang! Today, I, Gao Neng, will also stake the honor of my 57th rank on the Dragon List and my S-rank rating! I will surely defeat you!" Gao Neng shouted back, rushing toward Fang Tangtang.

And just as the two were about to clash...

Fang Tangtang suddenly seemed to remember something. She leaped backward abruptly, a look of surprise on her face. "Aha, Gao Neng! Your wisdom is truly unparalleled! I, the brilliantly gifted Death God Fang Tangtang, almost fell for your trap! I nearly forgot—I’m a ranged fighter!"

"Amazing! I never thought my meticulously designed plan would still be seen through by you. Fang Tangtang, you truly are a worthy opponent for me, Gao Neng!" Upon hearing this, Gao Neng’s lips curled into a smile, his expression a mixture of surprise and admiration.

"..." The reporters.

"..." The Huashan Ancient Sect disciples.

’You two clowns!’

’Isn’t that enough?!’