Life Was Always Full of Surprises

(Thanks to the newly appointed sect leader "An Bu Yao" for the 50,000 coins! Two bonus chapters will be released after the content goes on sale this Friday!)

The crowd erupted in uproar; no one had expected the match to end in such a way.

Candidate No. 1578, who had consistently impressed everyone, encountered an opponent they couldn't defeat head-on for the first time. Everyone's attention was on high alert, but unexpectedly, the simple-minded boy opposite them jumped off the stage and left...

They left quietly like that.

Are you kidding us?

Not only the other candidates, but even the college's observers were about to curse him out.

The most exciting part was over.

That's utterly heartless.

Do you think you're trying to gain popularity by streaming on PO Battle Network, you idiot!

Zhang Yuanren was speechless; he simply couldn't comprehend Mu Fan's incredible luck. No matter what happened, no matter what obstacles were set up, nothing seemed to have the desired effect.

You said you finally got injured, and even encountered a truly formidable opponent, but then you jumped off the stage and left...

Damn it!

Zhang Yuanren delivered a powerful, feinting punch.

The people next to him immediately looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"You have a problem with that?!" Zhang Yuanren retorted fiercely.

Upon seeing the imposing aura and impeccable attire, the man dared not utter a sound.

Snort!

The young master of the Zhang Family was truly losing his composure at this moment.

"This is going to be interesting in the Loser's Bracket."

"Absolutely! The competition in the Loser's Bracket is probably even fiercer than in the Winner's Bracket. Keep in mind, the Winner's Bracket has 100 spots, while the Loser's Bracket only has twenty!"

"But we all know the military's arrangements; it's impossible for so many people to all enter the Five Great Academies."

"Get the qualification first."

Finally, a cold-blooded young man ended the discussion with a single, deadly phrase.

The number of participants dwindled, and the competition to narrow down from 200 to 100 soon resumed.

Today's competition was unusual in that it did not give the candidates much rest time; this continuous high-intensity battle was completely different from the past.

When the game started, the big guy behind Mu Fan went on the field first, and Pajie, with his outstanding strength, managed to get his ticket first without any major incident.

The others watched with envy as Pajie laughed and left; their journey had only just begun.

"Number 1578 vs. Number 30".

Mu Fan had just said goodbye, stood up again.

I rested for less than half an hour, and it was my turn again.

but...

I'm probably in the worst state I've been in lately.

But even so, I absolutely cannot lose. My goal is to be ranked 100th!

Mu Fan, you only have one step left. Move forward, and victory will be yours!

With a burning fighting spirit in his eyes, the young man returned to the Combat Stage step by step.

What happened?

The opponent had blond curly hair and was about the same height as Duke had just stepped down.

But why do they all have such similar temperaments? It's that undeniable rusticity.

Mu Fan suddenly felt that the system for matching opponents must be manually controlled, which was clearly a perverse pleasure.

This prank feels a bit like...

black?

A flash of lightning struck my mind.

"Hello, my name is Tailun!"

The boy with blond curly hair smiled broadly.

Even his smile is the same as Duke's just now.

"Hello, Mu Fan."

This time, Mu Fan solemnly assumed a starting stance.

A swift and decisive victory is needed.

The Great Stele Throw!

He had to win this game quickly, no matter what.

"I know you, you're very capable!" The other side showed no intention of making a move.

What kind of tactic is this?

Mu Fan stopped, and the referee looked at the two of them speechlessly.

This was probably the most dramatic show he hosted today.

Two minutes had passed and they were still chatting.

"That kick you just used was so cool!"

"Oh..."

"Can you teach me?"

Mu Fan:...

Is it really okay for you to look so serious and eager to learn on stage?

The referee, unable to bear it any longer, coughed and said, "Please start the game as soon as possible."

Mu Fan saw the disappointment in the eyes of the boy Tailun Tyron across from him.

"Okay... if there's a chance." Mu Fan really couldn't bear to discourage the other person who seemed so friendly and eager to learn.

"Great!" The blond boy jumped up, his curly hair swaying back and forth, looking quite dashing.

"By the way, look how new my coat is!" Tailun gestured with his eyes to his brand-new but out-of-the-fashion coat.

The audience burst into laughter.

Although they didn't know what Mu Fan and the other person were talking about, they found it really funny to see a boy in outdated clothes standing with his arms crossed and chest puffed out.

"It's new and looks great!" Mu Fan heard his opponent's most simple words and, remembering how he had survived five years of wilderness life with just one piece of clothing, nodded affirmatively.

"I knew you'd think that way too!"

"You two, shut up! If you say another word, you'll both lose!" The referee was going crazy and issued an ultimatum.

"Do we really have to fight?" the blond boy asked earnestly.

"That's right! You came here to fight, didn't you!" the referee shouted fiercely.

"We're here to get into one of the Five Great Academies!" Tailun said proudly.

This is absolutely insane!

It's unbelievable how anyone can get here.

The referee indicated he didn't want to talk to the boy anymore.

Some of the observers on stage were also amused. Mu Fan's opponent hadn't been particularly outstanding before, and it was unclear how he had made it into the top 200. But no one expected him to be such a chatterbox.

They couldn't help but smile knowingly; it seemed Mu Fan had this line firmly in mind.

"Since we have to fight, then you hit me." The blond boy shook his clothes, crossed his arms, and said seriously.

You're welcome.

Mu Fan's only goal now is to break into the top 100.

The dream has only just begun.

Go all out!

Aiming at the opponent's arm, Mu Fan decided to strike there with his palm, a strike that wouldn't be fatal but would effectively cause damage.

Drink!

Mu Fan launched the first attack.

Snap!

A muffled sound rang out.

Mu Fan suddenly stopped.

Just now, the attack—

He saw the blond, curly-haired boy smile at him.

fine?

Those watching from the sidelines witnessed the two talking amicably for a long time before suddenly attacking Candidate No. 1578 with a palm strike.

But why did the "Great Demon King" stop?

Because Mu Fan felt like he had hit a piece of fine steel again!

Did Mu Fan go easy on him?

Absolutely not. I just used 80% of my strength in that palm strike.

Mu Fan prepared to increase his strength once again.

"Referee!"

What's wrong? The referee was taken aback by the blond boy's sudden raising of his hand.

What exactly do you want to do?!

"He's too good, I lost!"

The referee stumbled, "This isn't a place for you to play around!"

"I give up!" Tailun proudly stroked his brand-new coat.

Get lost...

The referee, no longer wanting to speak, waved his hand.

Mu Fan was left speechless in disbelief.

What's wrong with the two people I met today?

"Oh, right, Duke is my good buddy, he told me that when I came on stage! And thank you for the compliment on my jacket! I was afraid of getting it dirty. Goodbye!" With a wave, the dashing young man jumped off the stage and left.

The referee felt like a mountain had collapsed in his heart.

Looking at Mu Fan, who was still clueless, he declared victory!

Amidst the audience's stunned silence—

Mu Fan has advanced to the top 100!

****************

P. S.: Thank you to reader "An Bu Yao" for the 50,000 coin reward! (Congratulations to the new sect leader! Two bonus chapters will be released after the book goes on sale this Friday!)

Thank you to readers "Ai Xueer de Lanmao" and "Silently Watching You Pretend" for the 1888 coins!

Thanks to book friend "Xuanguoguo" for the 200-coin reward! Thanks to book friends "A Floating Cloud in the Sky" and "The Top of Rabbit Fur" for the 100-coin reward!

Thank you to the readers " Under the Beneath Green Tiger Mountain", "Clouds Flying in the Sky", "Dengdaizhe Shijian", "Dengdai Xingluo", "Soviet Armored Infantry", and "Admiral Heheda" for their 10-coin donations!