Saturday.
Rest day.
Inside the campus, however, things were far from peaceful; a lively and bustling atmosphere prevailed.
Many people are discussing it.
Today is Ning Chuan's second challenge match, against Han Chen.
The level of attention has decreased compared to the battle with Wu Hanhai.
on the one hand.
Han Chen's bet wasn't high enough; it was only 30,000 credits.
on the other hand.
Everyone knew the answer.
The outcome of the match was already predetermined.
Han Chen, ranked 769th on the Heroes Ranking, is destined to lose.
They could never be a match for Ning Chuan.
Of course, the decline in popularity is only relative.
The number of people who came to watch the game still exceeded one million.
Before the competition even started, the open-air plaza was already packed with people, more crowded than the subway during the morning rush hour in the Capital Administrative Region.
Stargazing Tower.
Song Shiyu arrived early to deliver Han Chen's information to Ning Chuan.
It's not that I'm worried Ning Chuan can't win.
This was simply to give Ning Chuan some understanding so that he could better demonstrate the power of the Eight Wonders Saber.
" Han Chen's swordsmanship is quite rare even within the swordsmanship system."
Song Shiyu handed the documents to Ning Chuan and said, "His path of heavy swordsmanship and his understanding of the ' Sever All ' Dharma Aspect are very fitting."
"An ordinary Dharma Aspect Realm would not last a single move against him."
Whether it's Dharma Aspect or martial arts technique, it can be severed by a single sword strike, reminiscent of the style of prehistoric sword cultivators—"One sword breaks all laws!"
Song Shiyu joked with a smile.
"With mastery of the heavy sword, it is indeed difficult to withstand."
Ning Chuan said casually.
Ring ring--!
I was looking through the documents when the doorbell rang.
Ning Chuan looked up, somewhat surprised.
The screen next to the door displayed the appearance of the visitors.
Two people.
One of them is Han Chen, the opponent I challenged today.
Beside him stood a middle-aged man, dressed in a black suit, which was neatly ironed.
What brings you two here?
Song Shiyu stepped forward and pushed open the door.
Han Chen opened his mouth, his expression complicated, but ultimately couldn't utter a word.
The middle-aged man smiled slightly and introduced himself, "My name is Han Hongyi, and I am Mr. Han Feng's personal butler. I've come here to discuss something with Mr. Ning Chuan."
The middle-aged man had a smile on his face as he spoke.
However, there was a hint of pride in his tone.
Han Feng, Han Chen's elder brother, is a prodigy ranked among the top 100 on the Heroes Ranking.
Statistically speaking, there is a 50% chance that he will be promoted to Divine General and become a powerful figure in the Federation.
As the other party's personal butler, his future status will also be very high.
Ning Chuan roughly guessed the two men's purpose and said, "What is it? Speak."
"Mr. Ning Chuan, this matter is of great importance. May we go inside to discuss it?"
The middle-aged butler said loudly.
Song Shiyu glanced at Ning Chuan, and seeing that he did not refuse, led the two into the reception room.
The four then took their seats.
Without exchanging pleasantries, the middle-aged butler went straight to the point. "With the duel approaching, we won't keep you in suspense any longer. Mr. Ning Chuan, could you possibly cancel your duel with Han Chen? As compensation, we can offer 10,000 academic points!"
Upon hearing this, Song Shiyu scoffed and said, "10,000 credits is compensation, but what about the remaining 20,000?"
"If you can, please let me finish speaking first."
The middle-aged butler remained expressionless and said calmly, "First of all, 10,000 credits is no small amount. Han Chen's participation in the challenge was not only of his own volition, but also likely influenced by Mr. Ning Chuan's deliberate manipulation. Both sides bear responsibility."
As he spoke, he looked at Ning Chuan and said, "Furthermore, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, Mr. Han Feng is willing to lend a helping hand!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Chuan immediately stood up, not wanting to waste any more time.
He thought something else might happen.
Only then were the two allowed to enter.
" Song Shiyu, see them off."
Ning Chuan gave the instructions.
"Clear!"
Song Shiyu grinned and said, "Please, both of you."
Seeing this, the middle-aged butler frowned and emphasized, "The cancellation of the duel was Mr. Han Feng's decision!"
"He originally intended to come in person, but he's at a crucial juncture in his breakthrough to Knight, so he specifically asked me to convey his message."
The middle-aged butler spoke with an air of arrogance.
Ning Chuan said indifferently, "After Han Feng is promoted to Knight, have him come over. I'll gamble with him; a million credits won't be a problem."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged butler's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, and he said unfriendly, "Mr. Ning Chuan, I know you are World Walker, but within the school, you cannot be considered invincible. Many of the Future Divine General Ranking can rival you, and some may even surpass you!"
Song Shiyu's gaze turned cold as she said, "Are you threatening Ning Chuan?"
"Having more allies is always better than having too many enemies!"
The middle-aged butler looked at Ning Chuan and said in a sarcastic tone.
The words were finished.
Sizzle!
A sharp whistling sound rang out in the reception room.
Without a word, Song Shiyu gripped a short dagger and thrust it out, the blade slicing through the air and striking the middle-aged butler's mouth.
How dare a butler threaten Ning Chuan in public!
If he ignores it, then he shouldn't be a follower!
Unfortunately, he wasn't strong enough.
He was promoted to the second rank just two days ago.
The middle-aged butler, Eighth-Grade Martial Artist, reacted instantly, sneered, and swung his palm to knock Song Shiyu's dagger away.
However, out of the corner of his eye, the middle-aged butler suddenly caught a glimpse of the endless darkness sweeping through Ning Chuan's dark eyes.
The next moment.
His movements froze in mid-air, and he lost consciousness.
Han Chen did possess some strength, managing to hold off Dark Night Abyss and avoid being dragged into the darkness.
However, due to slowed consciousness, they were unable to stop it.
By the time they realized what was happening, Song Shiyu's dagger had already pierced the middle-aged butler's mouth.
Sizzle!
Song Shiyu showed no mercy, viciously twisting the short dagger until it turned the middle-aged steward's tongue into a bloody pulp.
Then, as he sheathed the knife, he deliberately made a cut, slicing open half of the middle-aged butler's left cheek, exposing his gums, which were then covered by the flowing blood.
"Ah--!"
The moment his consciousness returned to his body, the middle-aged butler clearly felt the intense pain in his mouth and couldn't help but let out a miserable scream.
"Uncle Yi, use the Force to seal the blood vessels!"
Han Chen quickly reminded him.
Having said that, he looked at Song Shiyu with icy eyes and said, "How dare you!"
Song Shiyu met his gaze without fear, reached for a tissue from the table, wiped the blood from the dagger, and said calmly:
"This time, considering it's his first offense, we're just giving him a reminder: some things you shouldn't say carelessly, or they can kill you."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged butler's face contorted with rage, and he was about to utter a threat.
However, his tongue was destroyed, and he could only make indistinct sounds.
Han Chen gritted his teeth, turned his gaze, and said coldly, " Ning Chuan, your follower seriously injured my brother's steward without cause. You owe me an explanation!"
Ning Chuan glanced at him, then calmly said, "My table, sofa, and carpet are all stained with blood. Replace them all. It will cost around 100 million. Remember to transfer the compensation to me before you leave."
"You..."
Han Chen's face flushed red with anger, and he raised his hand, intending to point at Ning Chuan.
"You can refuse to pay compensation, but in the upcoming fight, I can guarantee that the referee will at most spare your life. If you don't believe me, feel free to try!"