One-Sided Suppression
Facing the bald man's slightly provocative gaze, Bi Fan calmly raised his head and looked back at him, meeting it with utter composure.
Their gazes collided in midair, as if engaging in a silent contest.
After a moment, the bald man narrowed his eyes slightly and shifted the blood-red scythe in his hand. Looking at He Han, who sat beside Bi Fan, he said, "Frost Adventure Group, Death God is here to issue a challenge!"
His words were followed by a subdued but unmistakable wave of boos from the crowd, as if mocking them for only daring to pick on easy targets.
The bald man glared furiously toward the source of the jeers. They had come from none other than the God Slaying Adventure Group.
Their leader, Yu Bo Yi, sneered. "Lu Kun, is that all the nerve you've got? I thought you were going to challenge You Rong Adventure Group!"
The bald man, now addressed as Lu Kun, darkened in the face. He snorted. "Yu, you're all bark and no bite. Once we're in the top twenty, I'll be the first to tear you apart!"
"Is that so? We'll see if you have what it takes!"
As the two traded barbs, the Frost Adventure Group—whose members had been challenged—was all but forgotten.
He Han stood up with a bitter smile, sighing to himself.
He knew the odds of beating the Death God Adventure Group were slim, but he couldn't bring himself to surrender outright.
Bi Fan's expression darkened. He knew the Death God Adventure Group had chosen to target He Han only because He Han was on good terms with him.
So, because of him, the Frost Adventure Group might not make it into the top twenty.
Jiang Yun Ting could see how he felt. He patted