One Punch

The entire venue fell deathly silent.

Hundreds of gazes snapped in unison toward the third token holder's area.

That young man, who had seemed somewhat lazy from beginning to end—so much so that the dragon maid had privately mocked him for coming just to mooch a meal—had become the center of attention.

Long Lan's expression immediately darkened.

"Has he gone mad? Niu Lieshan is famous for his thick hide and tough flesh. Even among the great demons of the Southern Ridge, he's someone who can swagger sideways. Why would he pick Li Feiyu?"

Long Jing's brows furrowed tightly as well. He said in a low voice, "He didn't pick him. Someone made him pick."

His gaze swept, seemingly casually, over the eighth area.

That horned rhinoceros youth who had stirred up trouble, Niu Lieshan, stood on the Dragon Might Platform, covered in blood. Yet his aura remained as savage and violent as a ferocious beast's. He had exhausted every ounce of strength to seize first place, all for this single chance to issue a challenge.

And he had skipped over the Eastern Sea Flood Dragon Clan, with whom he had previously exchanged harsh words, and pointed directly at Chen Changqing.

The meaning behind it needed no explanation.

Chen Changqing showed no expression as he faced that finger pointed at him.

He merely gave the Heavenly Thunder Sword on his back a light pat, as though soothing a savage beast about to leave its sheath.

"So it's here already?"

He murmured to himself, as if asking himself—and as if asking some unseen opponent.

Long Lan grew anxious and leaned closer, whispering, "Li Feiyu, don't be rash! Niu Lieshan's true form is an Ancient Plate-Armored Rhinoceros. His defenses are among the best of his level! Even if you beat him, you'll have