Free Web NovelChapter 1231: Chapter 410: What is there to Fear_2
Another group of people watched with bated breath and did not dare to let their minds wander too much. After all, Heaven’s grace is incalculable.
But cunning people are certainly not in the minority.
"Deng Qi," the boaster from Mugu who wore a thick bronze mask, looked at Du Ruhui’s receding figure with meaningful eyes.
He certainly recognized Lin Zhengren.
Originally, during the debate on the Three Cities, Lin Zhengren was impressive, suppressing his peers from the Daoist academy with his skill. He trampled on Fu Baosong, thrashed Zhang Linchuan, pushed open the gates of Heaven and Earth mid-battle, making Sun Xiaoman of San Shan City vomit blood.
Later, when Third Brother Jiang went to the Lin Family of Wangjiang City, he had already prepared an alternative plan.
As a result, a single stroke of the Ember Ending Lance silenced him completely.
Back then, he felt that this man was cautious enough and certainly not lacking in plotting, but a bit too protective of himself which made him appear cowardly, with a very limited future.
It was when he reviewed the list of participants for the main competition that he noticed this person had also made it onto Guanhe Platform, to his surprise.
He knew full well why the boaster from Qi had chosen the combatant from Zhuang to challenge.
But he truly did not expect that in this competition, where "various country’s boasters must vie for the lead," Lin Zhengren would still have the nerve to perform a blood-vomiting forfeit.
Unlike others who, after seeing through the tricks, filled their hearts with disdain, he actually admired him a bit more for this.
Not everyone has such decisiveness.
But that was all.
As for Zhuang Country, he didn’t care. Things like Lin Zhengren, he wouldn’t bother with at all.
What made him reassess...
That Third Brother Jiang, without even realizing it, had already acquired such a terrifying deterrent power?
To force his opponent to self-harm in order to forfeit before the fight even began!
"Deng Qi" glanced casually at the boaster from Qi and then turned his gaze back to his own opponent who had already stepped onto the platform—the boaster from Song Country, Yin Wenhua.
Now, he had his own path to walk. At the Yellow River Gathering, he was no longer just a bystander.
Yu Xi’s voice rang out at this moment: "On the Geng-character arena, the victor is Jiang Wang of Qi Country!"
"Congratulations to you," he said lightly to Jiang Wang. "You are the fastest victor among all boasters in history. This record is unprecedented, and it’s very unlikely that someone will surpass it in the future."
As a True Monarch, Yu Xi’s words already carried a bit of resentment.
Of course, it wasn’t directed at Jiang Wang.
In his view, Lin Zhengren from Zhuang Country was simply one of the few cowards in the world.
Especially using such cowardice to insult Yu Xi himself.
Am I, a lofty True Monarch, unable to protect your life? Do you need to resort to self-mutilation to avoid battle?
Are you so afraid of an opponent named Jiang Wang that you have no confidence in me?
Initially, as a True Monarch from the lineage of Jade Capital Mountain, he had an appreciative attitude towards Lin Zhengren’s performance in the battle against Jiang Limeng.
Now it felt like he had swallowed a fly, utterly disgusting.
Faced with Yu Xi’s "praise," Jiang Wang calmly paid his respects, neither humble nor arrogant: "Thank you, True Monarch, for the announcement."
With that, he stood still, no longer speaking.
With his hand on his Longsword, he stood alone on the Arena, his serene confidence and the attitude of being able to face anything at any time illustrated to everyone present what a true boaster was.
On another viewing stand, Jiang Limeng dragged her yet-to-recover body persistently to witness the battle and nearly clenched her teeth to pieces, feeling immense humiliation—did I actually lose to such a person?
She had originally come today to observe Lin Zhengren closely, to earnestly find the reason for her defeat.
Facing failure bravely is the mindset of a strong person.
But in Lin Zhengren’s contrived forfeit, her mindset completely collapsed.
Perhaps others did not know, but how could she, who had personally experienced it, not understand Lin Zhengren’s control over those ghosts?
If there really was a problem with being easily backfired, would she, Jiang Limeng, despite being careless, have lost so miserably?
This Lin Zhengren, when facing the first vassal-state boaster, was calculating and tenacious to the end. Although she lost, she admitted that he was indeed someone of substance.
Yet when facing the boaster from the Overlord Country, he dared not even ascend the platform, preferring self-injury to avoid battle!
If you’re too afraid to fight, then honestly admit defeat and let me take your place.
Even in death, I would prefer to die on the platform!
Such cowardly and gutless behavior is spittingly contemptible...
Yet she, Jiang Limeng, lost to such a person!
What does that make Jiang Limeng?
It’s simply the shame of her life!
It seemed like Du Ruhui led Lin Zhengren away without much commotion, but the shockwaves it caused were far from over.
Even the first beauty of Great Chu in the viewing seats couldn’t help but glance at Jiang Wang a couple more times.
What does this person rely on? How strong exactly is he?
Keep in mind, even Dou Zhao, who bulldozed everything with the Seven Forms of Battle, even Zhongxuan Zun of the Five Mansions, who stunned the world with his Cut False strike, never had opponents concede without a fight!
Could this Jiang Wang actually possess greater ruling power at the Inner Mansion level than the previous two?
Yellow Sheri, who had already stepped onto the ’A’ class Arena, was full of proud satisfaction, looking around in all directions.
The time has come for momma to make an appearance!
Look at me, look at me, look at me! I’m Ye Laner, a great beauty, and he’s Chongxuan Zun, a handsome man—take a good look at me!
But with a glance to the left, Chongxuan Zun stared at that Jiang Wang. And with a sweep to the right, Ye Laner also fixed her gaze on that Jiang Wang.
What is the meaning of this!
Infuriated, Yellow Sheri glared fiercely at Jiang Wang.
Although Jiang Wang didn’t understand what was going on with this Jingguo prodigy, his heart chilled.
This woman’s aura of murder is so strong...
She’s not focused on her opponent, instead directing her murderous intent towards me on another Arena.
While Qi Country’s Ye Luzhi might not be her match, what need is there for such arrogance?
Is she planning to fight everyone and meet in the final match?
Is she challenging me?
Thinking this, Jiang Wang returned a confirming look and nodded—
I, Jiang Qingyang, have nothing to fear! Then, see you at the finals!
When Yellow Sheri caught that look, she almost stepped into the ’G’ class Arena. This brat, instead of introspecting in the face of momma’s soul-searching stare, dares to provoke momma? And even nodding off boastfully!
So ordinary-looking, yet so full of confidence!
Good thing she remembered this was the official Yellow River Gathering competition, where the matchup list had already been set, and rules must not be broken. freёwebnoѵel.com
Just you wait and see.
She clenched her teeth and turned back a fierce gaze at Ye Luzhi.
Ye Luzhi felt like his lungs were about to explode with anger. People of Jingguo are too bullying! First, you look around as if I don’t exist, and now you’re directly intimidating me face-to-face. Do you think I would be afraid of you if I dare to come to the Yellow River Gathering?
He glared back fiercely.
Leaving aside how Ye Luzhi faced death unflinchingly, and how other prodigies on the eight Arenas were fully prepared for battle.
On the ’G’ class Arena, Jiang Wang from Qi Country, whose smile alone had forced his opponent to forfeit, suddenly became the most idle person.
He was quite composed, took a look around, and then focused on Deng Qi and Yin Wenhua on the ’C’ class Arena, assuming a complete spectator’s posture.
He chose to watch this match for two reasons: One was his curiosity about Mugu’s Deng Qi, and the other was his interest in Yin Wenhua’s ’Twenty-four Solar Terms Sword.’
Cao Jie below the stage was still worried that Jiang Wang had not achieved his aim and would be resentful.
But in fact, this was not an issue for Jiang Wang at all.
He was surprised by Lin Zhengren’s sudden "Blood Ghoul Backlash."
He had been prepared with two plans to try killing the man on the stage. Unexpectedly, his opponent didn’t even come up.
In the surprise, there was no resentment, but rather a bit of... amusement.
He felt his serious attitude might have been over the top.
Was this man worthy?
He had taken Lin Zhengren seriously as an opponent, even going so far as to ask Cao Jie to switch the matchup list in hopes of trying to kill the man right under the eyes of True Monarch Yu Xi.
But when Lin Zhengren fainted from self-harm, standing alone on the Arena stage.
He asked himself, why did I come to Guanhe Platform?
To kill Lin Zhengren? To humiliate Lord Zhuang and Zhuang Chen?
No.
I came here to vie for the title of the world’s greatest!
On this pioneering road of the Inner Mansion, Lin Zhengren has no standing whatsoever.
Because he has already laid himself down.
In such a gathering of prodigies and the attention of the world, he doesn’t even have the courage to make a move.
Doesn’t even dare to try!
Can such a person, no matter how cunning, truly be considered an opponent?
The path of the Dao is long and difficult; one can’t always be fully prepared before proceeding!
Without bravery, how can one make progress?
Today, I, Jiang Wang, tread this path of light, advancing towards the supreme position in the world. Whether I succeed or fail, I’ve already reached greater heights. And Lin Zhengren will be forever left behind on the roadside.
I will not stop to wait.
If one day we meet again, I will simply kill him with a pass.
