Sea Tiger's Renown
Bai Yushan snapped out of his reverie and casually waved his hand.
"You can go back now, I have other things to do."
After saying that, he turned to leave.
Gu Yue paused for a moment, then snapped out of her reverie. She opened her mouth, about to say something, when she suddenly realized that the two were not acquaintances, nor did she have any reason to follow Bai Yushan.
They were just classmates, not even friends.
The only reason we can act together now is because of Na'er.
Therefore, Gu Yue had no choice but to swallow back the words that were on the tip of his tongue and nod.
"Good."
She turned and walked towards the academy, her steps steady, and soon disappeared into the campus.
Bai Yushan watched her figure disappear before turning and walking in another direction.
He did have something to do.
And it's a big deal.
The battle at the Spirit Ascension Platform taught him a lot, but it wasn't enough.
He needs more battles and more experience.
Those students from the Eastsea Academy are too weak. Although Wu Changkong is strong, he only touches the opponent's skin every time they fight, so it's never a satisfying fight.
There was only one place where he could fight to his heart's content, without holding back or worrying about anything.
East Sea Underground Fighting Arena.
Bai Yushan arrived at the back door of the East Sea Auction House with practiced ease.
The auction house was located in the most prosperous area of Eastsea City. During the day, it was bustling with people and a den of extravagance for high-ranking officials and nobles. At night, the main entrance was closed, and only a dim light was lit at the back entrance.
Bai Yushan took a mask out of his pocket and put it on.
The mask was very simple, just a pure white face mask without any patterns, which just covered the upper half of the face, leaving only the mouth and chin exposed.
The moment he put on the mask, Bai Yushan's demeanor changed.
His former casual and carefree demeanor vanished, replaced by a cold, wild energy. The eyes hidden behind the mask gleamed with a dangerous light.
"Sea Tiger" makes its appearance.
He knocked on the door, three long knocks followed by two short knocks.
The door opened a crack, and a burly man with an expressionless face poked his head out, looking Bai Yushan up and down.
Upon recognizing the person, the burly man respectfully stepped aside to make way.
Bai Yushan stepped inside.
Inside was a long, narrow corridor with several valuable oil paintings hanging on the walls and thick carpets covering the floor. The decor was exquisite and sophisticated, just like a regular auction house.
Beneath its glamorous exterior, who would have thought that this place hides the darkest underground boxing ring in Eastsea City?
At the end of the corridor is an elevator.
Bai Yushan went inside and pressed the button on the bottom floor.
The elevator slowly descended.
The deeper you go, the louder the noise becomes.
Cheers, shouts, and curses could be faintly heard through the thick metal door.
The elevator doors opened, revealing a heavy iron door.
Instantly, a deafening roar swept over us.
We've arrived at the East Sea Underground Fighting Arena.
The vast underground space was packed with people. In the center was a circular boxing ring, surrounded by three tiers of stands. The stands were full, with men and women waving their chips and shouting wildly.
The air was thick with the smells of sweat, alcohol, and money.
This is the darkest corner of Eastsea City, and also the most outrageous den of iniquity.
The wealthy and powerful spend lavishly here just to witness a brutal, life-or-death struggle.
Bai Yushan walked out of the backstage passage, instantly causing a commotion.
"Sea Tiger! It's Sea Tiger!"
"Holy crap, it really is Sea Tiger! I've been waiting for this for half a month!"
"Who will Sea Tiger target today? Open the market now!"
The audience in the stands erupted in cheers when they saw Bai Yushan.
The name Sea Tiger is now a well-known figure in the underground boxing arena of Eastsea City.
They went on a 43-game unbeaten streak.
Every single fight ended in a knockout victory, without exception.
More importantly, the Sea Tiger's fighting style is incredibly entertaining.
Every punch lands with a visceral impact, every move draws blood; he has taken the aesthetics of violence to its extreme.
Watching him box is simply awesome!
However, since Bai Yushan had no intention of signing a contract or joining any faction, his elusive whereabouts and appearances added even more mystery to the name Sea Tiger.
You never know when the Sea Tiger will arrive or when it will attack.
He might have matches for three days in a row, or he might not be seen for half a month.
This uncertainty, ironically, makes him even more sought after.
Countless high-ranking officials and nobles fawned over him, spending lavishly on him.
Some people even booked hotels near the boxing ring, waiting for Sea Tiger to appear every day.
This marks the first public appearance of the Sea Tiger in two weeks!
The entire underground boxing ring erupted in chaos.
The news had been released long ago that Sea Tiger would be performing tonight. Ticket prices had tripled, but they were still incredibly hard to come by.
Everyone wanted to see for themselves the brilliance of this rising legend.
The host stood in the center of the boxing ring, microphone in hand, his emotions running high.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you all know our new legend of the East Sea Fighting Arena, the undefeated Sea Tiger!!!"
The announcer's voice carried throughout the entire boxing ring through the loudspeaker.
Instantly, the cheers reached their peak.
"Sea Tiger! Sea Tiger! Sea Tiger!"
Countless people shouted in unison, the sound almost lifting the ceiling.
Bai Yushan stood in the corner of the boxing ring, leaning against the ropes, hands in his pockets, looking nonchalant.
The louder the cheers, the calmer he became.
To him, all the cheers and shouts were meaningless.
He came here for only one purpose.
fight.
Fighting against the strong.
The host spent quite a while warming up the audience before calming them down.
"Alright, alright, I know everyone's excited. But tonight, our Sea Tiger is facing a formidable opponent!"
The host deliberately kept everyone in suspense.
"This opponent hails from Skysea City, a seasoned veteran with a wealth of experience. In his ten years in the business, his fists have shattered the skulls of thirty-seven people. His name is Zhou Kuang, the Bone Crusher!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a burly man walked out of the passageway opposite.
The man was over two meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body, and his bare upper body was covered with scars. He had a knife scar on his face that ran from his forehead to his chin, making him look particularly ferocious.
Zhou Kuang cracked his neck. He jumped onto the boxing ring and stomped his foot heavily, causing the entire ring to tremble slightly.
"Soul Ancestor! A Soul Ancestor -level fighter!"
Someone in the stands recognized Zhou Kuang's strength and exclaimed in surprise.
Most of the fighters in the underground boxing ring are at the Soul Elder level. Those at the Soul Ancestor level are already considered top-tier experts.
Unexpectedly, Sea Tiger's first battle after his comeback was against Soul Ancestor.
This match is going to be interesting.
The audience became even more excited.
"The games are open! Sea Tiger is paying out 2 to 1, Zhou Kuang is paying out 1.5 to 1!"
"Bet on Sea Tiger to win! I'm betting everything on Sea Tiger!"
"Forget it, the opponent is Soul Ancestor! No matter how strong Sea Tiger, can he defeat Soul Ancestor? I'm betting on Zhou Kuang to win!"
"Sea Tiger is undefeated in forty-three games. Have you ever seen him lose?"
"That's because he hadn't met a true master! Now that Zhou Kuang is here, his undefeated record should come to an end!"