This was a challenge watched by the entire Federation. If the audience in front of their Viewing Illusion Cards had been somewhat inattentive before, now every last person watched with unwavering concentration. Some reporters had already begun introducing the Black Line Star Ranking to viewers outside Tiandongli District; after all, it was a ranking unique to that district.
Once the viewers understood the prestige of the Black Line Star Ranking, their interest in this challenge soared. A clash between experts was always something to look forward to. Classes in the Card Adept Departments of many schools were interrupted on the spot as teachers switched on the Viewing Illusion Cards in their classrooms.
Some broadcasting platforms hurriedly recruited moderately well-known Card Adepts to serve as guest commentators. Across the entire Federation, Tiandongli District had the highest viewing figures. According to the statistics, nearly one-third of its population was watching this match.
Chen Mu showed no intention of moving, and Jin Yin and Dang Han were equally unconcerned about where they fought. Even A Sang, the owner of the trading firm, merely watched Chen Mu with concern, not caring in the slightest whether the place would be smashed to pieces. All uninvolved personnel were cleared out, leaving an open space for the three of them.
Chen Mu stood completely motionless. Had he not spoken just moments earlier, people might have wondered whether he was a dead man. They watched Qiao Yuan from afar with a measure of fear. Every line of that hideously ugly face was as hard as if a blade had hacked it straight out of solid rock. But what sent the deepest chill through their hearts was his pair of eyes.
A glimmer suddenly appeared in those dull, hollow, indifferent eyes. It was like a ray of sunlight piercing