Chapter 452: Chapter 451: Reality Confrontation Match

Hearing these harsh sounds, Shao Zifeng couldn’t help but frown.

This was their third match, and Yaya’s techniques, after triggering ‘Fierce Teeth,’ were quite brutal.

Still semi-conscious, each of its strikes was fast, accurate, and ruthless, aiming for a quick victory.

Having just returned from Antarctica, Shao Zifeng was accustomed to slaughter and felt no discomfort in his heart, but these students, who lived their lives in an ivory tower, couldn’t handle it.

Facing the multitude of insults, Yaya, who had just calmed down, suddenly became agitated, slamming its tail with stone blades fiercely onto the ground.

“Roar!”

It suddenly turned its head, its crimson vertical pupils locking onto the most aggressive hecklers, releasing an angry roar.

Facing the deterrence of this ancient species, the voices in the spectator stands abruptly ceased, and those targeted by Yaya turned pale, their bodies trembling slightly.

Qiuqiu was even angrier, its tiny claws gripping Shao Zifeng’s shoulder, flames seem to flicker continuously in its pupils as it glared at those people.

“Don’t be angry, it’s alright,” Shao Zifeng embraced Yaya’s big head and also held Qiuqiu in his arms, softly comforting them.

Yaya, having triggered ‘Fierce Teeth’ once already, had begun to resist his words. Triggering it another time could lead to a bad end.

Panting–

“Ying~”

As Shao Zifeng whispered soothingly, Yaya’s heavy breathing slowly calmed down, and although Qiuqiu was still somewhat unhappy, it was no longer that angry.

At that moment, Yaya subconsciously clutched Shao Zifeng’s clothes with its small paws, just as before it was triggered.

Shao Zifeng was slightly taken aback, and a trace of an uncle’s smile couldn’t help but appear on his face.

Bin City University’s preparation area.

Zhong Tian looked at his three dispirited teammates and couldn’t help but regret the strategy he had suggested earlier.

Now, let alone standing out, if all five of them were defeated, they wouldn’t be able to hold their heads up at school afterward.

“Captain, this guy is too hateful, let me go,” said one.

Captain Lu Xin’an sighed, “Forget it, you’re about as strong as they are, I’ll go first.”

Despite his words, Lu Xin’an held no hope for the upcoming match. Although he was the strongest in the second team, he was not much stronger; now, all he could hope for was to avoid a disgraceful defeat.

“Tsk, you guys are really embarrassing.”

At that moment, a voice tinged with mockery suddenly came from behind them.

“You motherf–”

Zhong Tian was about to curse out of anger, but he immediately shut his mouth when he turned around and saw who it was.

Lu Xin’an quickly stepped forward, “Brother Nan, what brings you here?”

“If I didn’t come, you guys would have completely disgraced Bin University. Do you know how many people are watching this battle now?”

Lu Xin’an looked up at the spectator stand filled with classmates, “There are quite a few people, but they’re all our school’s students.”

“Our school’s students?” Xiang Nan sneered, “Do you know how many people are watching the live stream?”

“Live stream… we didn’t start any live stream,” stammered Lu Xin’an, his heart sinking.

Xiang Nan looked at him and burst into laughter out of frustration.

“Lu Xin’an, are you really foolish or just pretending?”

“You didn’t start one, but others did, and more than one.”

“Do you know how many people there are? The most-viewed live stream has 150,000 people, and the number is still rising.”

“This.”

Lu Xin’an and Zhong Tian exchanged glances, their hearts filled with panic, as they were responsible for this mess.

They never anticipated the issue would escalate so much.

If they were only defeated in front of schoolmates, it would be bearable, as they are all insiders, and at most, they would be too embarrassed to raise their heads.

But according to Xiang Nan, currently, 150,000 people were watching the live stream. If they lost under such circumstances, it would be the face of the entire Bin University that they were losing.

Lu Xin’an swallowed, his voice dry, “Brother Nan, you must help us.”

“Nonsense, why else would I be here if not to help you? How did the second team even choose such trash?” Xiang Nan scolded, then turned to look at Shao Zifeng on the other side, “His beast is strong, but it seems not very obedient.”

The members of the second team exchanged glances, suddenly realizing something, excitement evident on their faces.

That’s when Lu Xin’an thought of something, “But, Brother Nan, if you intervene, won’t that reveal our hand?”

“What did you think?” Xiang Nan looked at Lu Xin’an as if he were looking at an idiot and calmly said, “Coming here was the captain’s idea. At times, my advantage can be described as invincible, but it’s usually useless.”

“So, for you few useless guys, I was treated like a disposable piece, you know?”

“I’m sorry, Nan-bro…”

Lu Xin’an lowered his head and apologized sincerely, yet the corners of his mouth slightly curled up.

With Xiang Nan being treated as a disposable piece, he, the strongest captain of the second team, now had the chance to play in the national competition.

After all, it was Zhong Tian who stirred up this mess, not him.

…

“It’s Xiang Nan, it’s actually Xiang Nan who came.”

“This is stable now.”

Hearing the whispers from the spectator seats, Shao Zifeng looked up.

He saw a slender, good-looking young man slowly walking towards the opposite command platform.

He was wearing a black hoodie, unseasonable for the weather, which, set against his clothing and black hair, made his face appear exceptionally pale.

Shao Zifeng watched him with curiosity. Although he hadn’t memorized the appearances of several members of Bin City University’s second team, he was certain this person wasn’t among them.

After a brief moment of thought, Shao Zifeng realized the reason: this person was here as a substitute.

However, he didn’t care; it was all the same whoever he played against.

The referee, upon seeing that the new arrival was Xiang Nan, couldn’t help but open his mouth, but eventually swallowed his words under Xiang Nan’s gaze.

Once Xiang Nan approached the command platform, the referee spoke, “Both sides’ pets, please take your positions.”

“Wait a moment.”

At that moment, Xiang Nan suddenly raised his hand.

His loose sleeve slid down, revealing an equally pale forearm, which, under the strong lights, exhibited an unnatural whiteness.

Xiang Nan, smiling, looked at Shao Zifeng. “Classmate, traditional confrontations are a bit dull. How about we try something thrilling instead?”

Shao Zifeng took his eyes off his arm and looked at the seemingly harmless boy, “What do you propose?”

“I wonder if you’ve ever participated in a real-world confrontation match.” Perhaps afraid that Shao Zifeng wouldn’t agree, Xiang Nan spoke somewhat exaggeratedly, “If you don’t want to participate, that’s fine. After all, real-world confrontation matches aren’t for kids.”

Childish provocation.

Shao Zifeng, without changing his expression, slightly curled his lips: “Fine.”

Their dialogue transmitted through the loudspeaker, drawing shouts from the spectators.

This was a real-world confrontation match, the most dangerous and thrilling type.

Seeing Shao Zifeng agree, the expression on Xiang Nan’s face grew even more excited; he swiped his right hand behind him, and a gleaming dagger appeared in his hand.

His long, pale fingers fluttered, and the dagger twirled between them as if it had a life of its own.

“In a real-world confrontation match, I prefer using weapons. I hope you don’t mind,” he said.

“Of course.”

Xiang Nan was even more delighted. “Then, classmate, what weapon would you like? I can help you borrow one from the equipment room.”

“Xiang Classmate… this…”

The referee, seeing the situation escalating towards the uncontrollable, remembered his duty and hastily interjected.

“Shut up.” Xiang Nan’s smile vanished, and he looked ferociously at the referee. “You have no place to speak here. Remember your position.”

The referee’s face stiffened, his muscles twitching slightly.

It’s not surprising that Xiang Nan was arrogant.

Since the referees employed by colleges are usually amateurs and their status is similar to that of security personnel or dorm supervisors, ordinary students might feel hesitant, but the more arrogant students wouldn’t take them seriously.

Although the referee was indignant, he could only keep his mouth shut since he couldn’t control the situation.

“No need.” Shao Zifeng bent down, drew a short sword from his lower leg, and smiled at Xiang Nan: “It so happens that I also like real-world confrontation matches.”

When Xiang Nan saw the short sword, his pupils constricted, and then his smile deepened.

“Interesting, very interesting.”

(PS: Big shots, check your bags, see if there are any extra votes for me to play with!)