Wang Zheng admired Li Yi and Duan Fang's discerning eye, especially Duan Fang's.
Li Yi knew about his own achievements in Yunnan, so it wasn't surprising that he had this awareness. However, this senior Duan... Wang Zheng had no idea that he judged his strength based on the approval of his idol.
However, our young master Wang himself has no interest in this so-called selection competition, and is now focused on carefully observing Chu Tianxing's condition.
He was quite troubled by the large number of people who wanted to challenge him. After all, they were all potential representatives of the school in the martial arts tournament, and he couldn't very well resort to violence to cripple them and establish his authority...
Feeling the intense gazes directed at him, Wang Zheng felt inexplicably irritated.
If ten challengers in a row choose him as their target, does that mean he really has to appear ten times in a row?
So Wang Zheng thought it over carefully. Since he was already about to become a public enemy, he might as well be even more arrogant.
Sigh, there's really no way around it. Why do they have to force me to do things I don't like? I've always been a low-key, humble, and polite junior...
At this moment, Wang Zheng was surrounded by everyone, like a star being the moon. He scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, and then revealed a shy smile.
"I know that many senior students may have already taken me as their role model."
It doesn't matter. Whether they think I'm strong and want to challenge me, or they think I'm weak and want to replace me, it doesn't matter. After all, that's the rule of the challenge.
I accepted all the challenges, but I'm a lazy person and I don't want to go on stage repeatedly. That would be too high-profile, and it would also make it seem like the senior students are getting the better deal.
So, once the challenge officially starts, I'll volunteer. All the senior students who want to challenge me, come at me together!
When Wang Zheng said this, the room fell silent for a moment, then suddenly erupted into a commotion.
"I've seen plenty of crazy people, but this is the first time I've seen someone this arrogant. Is this some kind of attempt to provoke and incite hatred?"
"I'd heard long ago that freshman was a scumbag. Damn him! It's infuriating! Duan Fang, I support you, kill him!"
Why don't you go up yourself?
"I'm ranked tenth, what chance do you have? If you're so tough, don't choose him. If it's my turn, I'll definitely choose this kid."
"You really think he can win nine games in a row? He might get knocked off his horse by Duan Fang in the very first match. I've watched his matches, and he's definitely not weak..."
"Hehe, that junior said we can go together..."
"Come on, I think this kid is doing this on purpose. He knows he's not good enough and wants to get everyone to rush up so he can take advantage of the chaos. Besides, he only has one spot. Even if we all go up together, how will we divide it among the people who get on stage?"
...
Seeing the crowd engaged in a lively discussion, Wang Zheng didn't bother to intervene. He simply frowned, then added with an air of domineering confidence:
"To be honest, I have a bad habit: I'm quite averse to trouble. So let me reiterate, anyone who wants to challenge me later, please come at me together. Thank you!"
If we wait until the fight is over, and then someone else comes to challenge us again...
Uh... while I can't refuse due to the rules, I can certainly keep him lying in bed for at least half a year before the referee calls a stop. Please remember this, seniors!
No sooner had he finished speaking than the challengers, before they could retort, erupted in applause and cheers from the audience. Judging from the noise, Chu Tianxing's speech must have ended.
Sure enough, a teacher who was maintaining order came over immediately and called everyone to come on stage. Wang Zheng ignored everyone's reaction and went on stage alone without looking back.
Seeing this, Li Yi and the others knew it was time for them to make their appearance. They helplessly shrugged and then followed Wang Zheng away.
The two groups participating in the competition entered from the left and right sides of the podium respectively, and then took their places in their respective orders.
As an awakened being, there weren't many complicated rituals. Chu Tianxing personally supervised the battle today in order to achieve a quick victory. So, he directly announced the start of the competition.
And Duan Fang took the stage first amidst cheers from countless spectators, then loudly proclaimed to the audience:
"Junior Wang Zheng, please come in!"
Seeing that this guy had indeed called out his name, Wang Zheng didn't hesitate. He first walked over to Chu Tianxing and whispered a few words in his ear, then flicked his sleeves and gracefully stepped onto the stage.
At this moment, Lao Chu also felt that he should give these students, especially the lower-grade students watching the battle, some motivation, so he turned his head to look at the challenging side.
"Anyone else who wants to challenge Wang Zheng, come at me! Whoever can defeat Wang Zheng or make him admit defeat will get this spot."
And even if you fail, it's okay. Consider this battle a warm-up. Win or lose, I will give you another chance to challenge me.
Everyone was stunned when Chu Tianxing said this.
The remaining nine challengers looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
They didn't expect that the principal would personally endorse Wang Zheng. Could this kid really be that amazing?
Just as the group hesitated, the one ranked last stepped forward first, muttering curses under his breath.
"We're all about the same age, and this kid is three years younger than us. What's he afraid of? If he doesn't even dare to fight, what kind of Awakened One is he!"
Before he finished speaking, another burly man stepped forward from the crowd.
“That’s right. Anyway, there are other opportunities if we lose. Just for that kid’s arrogance just now, I… uh… I’m going to beat him up today.”
Seeing someone take the lead, the rest of the people no longer hesitated and entered the venue on their own initiative.
To be fair, these challengers are among the most outstanding awakened individuals at Nanjing University. Although they may be somewhat weaker, they are not fools who are completely blind to the situation and still think that Wang Zheng is bluffing at this point.
But as the burly man said, there are no consequences if we fail, so why not give it a try?
Challenging the strong is the most meaningful thing. Even if you lose today, it means that Wang Zheng is stronger and can go further in the finals in the capital, achieving better results for Nanjing University, right?
Then I can brag to others: "See that genius contestant from Nanjing University? I even beat him up during the campus selection competition..."
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