Wu Zhangkong didn't mince words, and Li Ang was even more blunt.
Others still showed Wu Zhangkong a measure of respect, after all, Teacher Wu had helped them improve a great deal.
But Li Ang had barely interacted with Teacher Wu, so the two of them had no particular fondness or dislike for each other.
Now that the other man wanted to force him into submission, how could Li Ang possibly go along with it?
Meeting Li Ang's unwavering gaze, even Wu Zhangkong was taken aback for a moment.
He fell silent for a second, then nodded calmly.
"It's good to have ambition. Let me see what you're capable of. As it happens, I'll take part in the first practical match today, against Li Ang here."
"If you can last ten minutes against me, I'll let you skip this Special Training Match. I'll even agree that you don't have to attend class and can do whatever you need to do."
As Wu Zhangkong spoke, he turned to look at Long Hengxu.
Since they were going to hold special training, Long Hengxu had suggested that Li Ang come study with them. Wu Zhangkong had agreed.
So, for now, Li Ang had joined Class Zero—or, more accurately, he would be studying with them temporarily.
Meeting Wu Zhangkong's gaze, Long Hengxu looked a little bewildered, but still nodded.
"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you. Li Ang, you'll be studying here for the next month. Teacher Wu has already agreed."
"If you don't want to study, then as long as you beat Teacher Wu or last ten minutes, you won't have to study under him either."
Long Hengxu said this casually, because he didn't think Li Ang could manage anything like that.
But when Li Ang met his gaze, his expression remained calm.