The Show Was About to Begin

Sun Buyu finished speaking and hurried toward the competition grounds.

"Wait!"

He had only just set off when a shout rang out behind him.

Sun Buyu frowned and turned around, surprised to see Dai Mubai's eyes shining. He looked thrilled, as if he'd just heard some earth-shattering secret.

"I was just looking for Ling Tian, and I want to watch the match, too." Dai Mubai didn't say outright that he wanted to beat Ling Tian to death. Instead, he made up an excuse. As he spoke, he shot Tang San and the others a meaningful look.

Tang San and the others naturally understood what their brother meant. They nodded in agreement.

Sun Buyu hesitated for a moment at the sight, then nodded.

"All right, let's go together."

Dai Mubai's expression brightened. He didn't even bother with Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the others. He immediately hurried after Sun Buyu, afraid Ling Tian might slip away.

Zhu Zhuqing shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow, close behind.

First, she desperately wanted to see Ling Tian. Second, she was afraid he might get hurt—Dai Mubai could well be more than he could handle.

Flender and the others could only smile helplessly. They called for everyone to follow and went after them, too.

By the time Sun Buyu arrived with Dai Mubai and the others, the match was already over.

Sun Buyu was both disappointed and puzzled.

"That's strange. Didn't they say the match had only just started? How did it end so quickly?"

He looked at Yu Tianheng on the arena, clutching his chest, his face full of disbelief and shock, as the crowd below cheered. He felt deeply frustrated.

"Is the one on the arena wearing the Golden Dragon Mask Ling Tian?" Dai Mubai asked as he caught up.

"Yeah. You don't even know what Ling Tian looks like, yet you said you were going to find Ling—"

Sun Buyu nodded and turned to him in surprise, but before he could finish, Dai Mubai charged forward and roared.

"Ling Tian, do you dare fight me!"

Zhu Zhuqing had just arrived. She had no time to savor the joy of seeing Ling Tian again before her expression changed sharply and she hurried after him.

Just then, a blue figure stepped in front of her.

"Zhuqing, this is between men. You don't need to get involved," Tang San said with a warm smile.

"That's right, Zhuqing. Don't worry. Boss Dai knows what he's doing. He won't kill that guy," Ma Hongjun added as he came over, clearly relishing what was to come.

Oscar came over, too. He said nothing, but planted himself in front of Zhu Zhuqing, showing his support for his brother through his actions.

Xiao Wu stood by her husband and joined Tang San in trying to stop Zhu Zhuqing.

Only Ning Rongrong stood on Zhu Zhuqing's side.

Flender, Yu Xiaogang, and the others couldn't interfere, so they watched from the sidelines.

"You!" Zhu Zhuqing glared furiously at Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar, who were blocking her way.

How could she not see what they were up to? They just wanted to watch Dai Mubai beat Ling Tian.

By then, Dai Mubai had already charged onto the arena. Grinning viciously, he walked step by step toward Qin Yuan.

"Ling Tian, we finally meet!"

Looking at the unfamiliar young man who had stepped onto the arena, Qin Yuan asked, puzzled, "Who are you?"

"You stole my fiancée, and you have the nerve to ask who I am?!" Dai Mubai spat out furiously.

At that, Qin Yuan froze for a moment, then understood. His gaze drifted downward to the graceful figure below the arena.

As if sensing his gaze, Zhu Zhuqing turned to look at him. Their eyes met.

Qin Yuan's lips curved upward, but when he caught sight of Ning Rongrong beside Zhu Zhuqing, his smile abruptly stiffened.

I absolutely mustn't give myself away! Qin Yuan was alarmed.

Beside him, Dai Mubai saw the two exchanging meaningful looks. Fury surged in his chest, and flames blazed in his eyes.

"Ling Tian! Do you dare fight me!"

Qin Yuan glanced at Dai Mubai. If he remembered correctly, Dai Mubai was still below level forty at this point—not even as strong as Yu Tianheng.

He couldn't be bothered to respond. His figure vanished in an instant, and the next second, he appeared in front of Zhu Zhuqing.

At Qin Yuan's sudden appearance, Flender, Zhao Wuji, Yu Xiaogang, and the others were startled.

Was that... Teleportation?!

They couldn't help glancing at Xiao Wu, who was just as startled.

Xiao Wu stared at Ling Tian, shocked and full of confusion. That's strange. Why does Ling Tian have such a familiar aura?

"Big Brother Ling Tian." Zhu Zhuqing threw herself into Qin Yuan's arms and wrapped both arms around his waist, holding him close.

Beside her, Ning Rongrong's lips curled into a knowing smile. A delighted, knowing expression spread across her pretty face.

On the arena, Dai Mubai's eyes were bloodshot, his expression vicious and terrifying.

His fiancée had thrown herself into another man's arms right in front of him. What a disgrace!

Feeling the intense murderous intent and malice behind him, Qin Yuan let go of Zhu Zhuqing and looked back. Dai Mubai was glaring at him with a ferocious stare.

Qin Yuan raised an eyebrow, then deliberately leaned his lips toward Zhu Zhuqing's ear, making it look as if he were kissing her.

Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turned scarlet in an instant, and her small hands clenched the hem of her clothes.

"Ling Tian!!!! You're asking to die!!!!!"

Dai Mubai's furious roar rang out behind him.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, Tang San, and the others glared at Qin Yuan, their expressions hostile.

He was acting like this right in front of them! It was clearly a provocation. Did he really think Shrek Academy had no one who could stand up to him?

Noticing the hostility in the Shrek group's gazes, Qin Yuan straightened and looked at them, the corner of his mouth lifting in a defiant, arrogant smile.

He wrapped an arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender, soft waist, making her cry out in surprise.

Then he turned and glanced sidelong at Dai Mubai.

"You want to challenge me?"

Dai Mubai was panting like an ox. "Get up here. I promise I won't beat you to death!"

"Hahaha, you've got guts!" Qin Yuan burst into uninhibited laughter.

"You're the first person in all these years who's dared talk to me like that. I'll grant you a chance!"

He released Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist and was about to step onto the arena when a pair of jade-like hands clasped his, warm and smooth.

He paused and turned around. Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes were filled with worry as she whispered, "Be careful."

Qin Yuan laughed, then used Teleportation to appear on the arena, less than five meters from Dai Mubai.

Seeing that Qin Yuan had actually accepted the challenge, Dai Mubai was ecstatic. "Hahaha, you idiot! Just wait. I'll make sure I break your third leg!"

Below the arena, Tang San grinned at Ma Hongjun and Oscar. "How many moves do you think Ling Tian can last against Boss Dai?"

Ma Hongjun grinned. "Ten, tops."

Oscar rubbed his chin. "Ling Tian defeated Yu Tianheng. I'd say he can last at least fifty moves."

Tang San nodded with a smile. "I agree with Xiao Ao."

They had only just arrived in Heaven Dou City, so they still didn't know that Ling Tian had once defeated a level forty-nine Soul Ancestor despite being at a lower level.

Meanwhile, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and the others had spent the past year or so devoting all their energy to training Tang San and the other Little Monsters. They hadn't paid attention to the outside world.

So, although they had heard of Ling Tian's reputation, they didn't know how formidable he really was. And with such confidence in their own Little Monsters, they joked about how long Ling Tian could hold out against Dai Mubai.

"Xiao Gang, how many moves do you think Ling Tian can last against Mubai?"

Flender looked toward Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment. "I haven't gathered any information on Ling Tian, so I don't know his exact strength. But I've heard he's not yet eighteen.

"There aren't many geniuses in the world who surpass Mubai. And Mubai has also undergone my special training. Even if Ling Tian is about two years older than Mubai, he still won't be Mubai's match.

"I estimate Ling Tian can last, at most, a hundred moves against Mubai."

Flender, Zhao Wuji, and the others exchanged smiles, reassured. Their gazes shifted to the two figures on the arena.

Time to enjoy the show!