A Thousand Mountains Trap the Soaring Dragon; A Glimpse of Heaven's Heart!

Hearing the match result, Thomas raised his brows slightly, his expression tinged with surprise and a few traces of recollection.

He had heard of this Great Chu prodigy whose fame had recently spread to America.

"A third-tier body, shoulder to shoulder with the fourth tier."

Thomas murmured the words, a hint of disbelief and disdain on his face.

That was the other side's promotional slogan. Who were they trying to fool?

Thomas admitted that before third-tier competitors, Meng Chuan might well be their most formidable godfather.

But the gap between the fourth and third tiers was as vast as heaven and earth. He would use laws and Divine Power to make Meng Chuan recognize the reality of that difference. He had the Intelligent Brain look up information on Meng Chuan.

He was not searching for Meng Chuan's strength or record, but for his reputation. Thomas skimmed through the results rapidly.

As he read, Thomas muttered to himself, "This boy's fanbase in America is steadily growing. In his own country, Great Chu, he is already a household name. With more than a billion fans worldwide, he counts as an international martial arts superstar.

"An opponent like this is perfect! What I need is an earthshaking, all-eyes-on battle to rebuild my prestige and recover my reputation before viewers all over the world!"

Meng Chuan was a fine opponent!

Weak in strength, yet famous—he was simply perfect for Thomas right now.

"Praise the Intelligent Brain's matchmaking. Amen..."

Thomas made the sign of the cross over his chest, the corner of his mouth curling slightly as his mood improved considerably.

While waiting through the preparation period, Thomas once again recalled Sevis Long, the Stan State contestant who had dealt him a devastating blow yesterday. A look of lingering fear surfaced on his face without