After the game, Fang Zheng and Julie were immediately surrounded by reporters, and their popularity far exceeded that of other contestants.

This is no wonder. When Fang Zheng challenged Toudou Touka and Toudou Qilin before, his fame had already risen. Reporters wanted to interview him at that time, but at that time Haoling Academy adopted a fully closed strategy. Jiujiu Sakuya almost banned all outsiders from entering the artificial island, so they could only stare blankly.

But it’s different now. During the Star Warrior Festival, the players are obliged to cooperate with media interviews, so in the post-match interview area, the reporters surrounded the two of them and threw all kinds of questions at them.

Julie didn't like interacting with others. After answering a few simple questions, she hid behind Fang Zheng. The reporters didn't care because they had only one main goal this time.

"I would like to ask, what do you think of the two autonomous mechas that just fought? According to the information circulated by the Alecante Research Institute, these are the most advanced mechas they have recently developed..."

Fang Zheng laughed in response to the reporter's question.

"It's just rotten copper and iron, not worth mentioning."

“Ohhhhhhhh!!”

After hearing Fang Zheng's answer, the reporters became excited. That's it! That's the only way to make it a hot topic!

"Excuse me, what are your goals for this Star Martial Festival?"

At this time, another reporter asked a question that he had carefully prepared, but Fang Zheng just touched Julie's little head and then answered.

"The main thing is to gain more experience. After all, the Star Martial Arts Festival is a rare event. It is a very good experience for us to be able to use this stage to compete with players from other schools..."

“……???”

Listening to Fang Zheng's official jargon, the reporters were confused. They had thought that with Fang Zheng's personality, he would make a championship announcement at this time, which would be a big news for everyone. But... he actually said friendship first and competition second? This was not his personality, right?

However, the reporters were obviously not so easy to get rid of. Soon, a reporter stood up again.

"So, may I ask, what is your opinion on winning the championship..."

"Win the championship?"

Fang Zheng glanced at the reporter curiously, as if he had asked a stupid question.

"The championship is already mine, what else is there to talk about?"

Hearing this, the reporters around were suddenly in an uproar.

Good fellow, they originally thought that Fang Zheng didn't want to mention it, but in his eyes, the championship was already in his pocket! It's already his, what else is there to say? Of course there's nothing to say!

Wow, there is news this time!

The reporters were very fast. Fang Zheng and Julie hadn't even returned to the lounge yet, but news about them was already flying everywhere.

Students from other schools were naturally furious when they saw the news. In their opinion, the Star Martial Arts Festival had just begun, and the other party had already booked the championship. This was simply wishful thinking and showed no respect for other contestants. Although this guy might...indeed...maybe...a little...powerful, but I don't believe that no one can control you!

Compared to the indignation of the audience, the contestants were more cautious in their statements. Although the reporters were also eager to stir up trouble by using Fang Zheng's answer to stir up trouble with other contestants, most contestants chose to change the subject or avoid talking about it. Some also said that they would fight Fang Zheng to the death in an open and aboveboard manner - but when they spoke, their expressions did not seem like they were challenging an opponent, but more like they were going to face a dragon...

Of course, some people are still troubled by this.

“Those reporters are so annoying!!”

Stella angrily slapped the table, while the black-haired boy sitting next to her smiled bitterly. No wonder Stella was so angry. They had defeated their opponents in the first round and were in a good mood. But the reporters surrounded them and asked them if they had confidence and assurance against their second round opponents, the combination of Fang Zheng and Julie. Some even asked how they were going to win since they had defeated the strongest player in Pojun Academy, Dongtang Daohua.

Later, even the reporters' questions focused on how the two of them could lose in a decent way. As a princess, Stella had never been so angry before. She almost summoned Levadin to roast all the reporters. Later, her partner Kurogane Ikki saw that Stella was in a bad mood and hurriedly pulled her away.

"I'm so pissed off. I want to show them that no matter how powerful that guy is, we can..."

Stella couldn't continue talking. Others might have only seen Fang Zheng's fights in the video, but she had watched three consecutive matches with Fang Zheng. Even if Stella didn't want to, her body remembered Fang Zheng's breath and momentum at that time. At this moment, Stella instinctively wanted to say a few harsh words, but when she recalled the murderous intent that Fang Zheng had burst out during the battle, her survival instinct immediately made her shut up.

"…Is that guy that strong?"

Seeing Stella's face was livid and she seemed to be hesitant to speak, a petite girl sitting on the sofa opposite frowned and spoke. She was Ikki Kurogane's younger sister, Kurogane Jushizuku, nicknamed the Deep Sea Witch, and was an A-level swordsman with the same strength as Stella.

"You also saw his fight with Toudou Daohua, right? That guy is simply a monster."

Stella sighed helplessly.

"Honestly, the more I learn, the less I can find a way to deal with him."

"Didn't the online news say that their weapons are condensed souls summoned by the Dawn Star Mark? As long as we attack their weapons, we can destroy them and make them unconscious? In this way, we should be able to subdue them."

Kurogane Jushizuku opened the Internet and carefully checked the information in front of her, while Stella shook her head.

"That's a weapon, not a glass product that will break at the touch. Besides... the opponent can even break through a barrier that is comparable to a defensive barrier. How can we break through such a weapon..."

The more Stella talked, the more headache she had, and she even hugged her head. Staring helplessly at Stella, Kurogane Jushizuku looked at her brother.

"If it's Brother, there shouldn't be any problem dealing with that man."

Kurogane Jushizuku has full confidence in her brother. You know, although Kurogane Ikki is only at the bottom of the F-level in terms of star power, and even his sword-cutting skills are only the most ordinary physical strengthening system, his swordsmanship and physical skills are top-notch. He was even able to defeat Stella, an A-level sword-cutter, in a simulated battle, which is enough to prove it.

Not only that, he also possesses a special skill called "simulated sword skills", which allows him to observe and imitate other people's sword skills. Combined with the "One Sword Shura" skill that can instantly increase his sword-cutting ability several times, in Kurogane Jushizuku's opinion, there should be no problem dealing with Fang Zheng.

After all, the opponent's Ya Jue was just a simple thrust attack. As long as his brother also imitated this move and then burst out with "One Sword Shura", he should be able to at least tie with the opponent.

but……

"It's hard to say."

Kurogane Ikki shook his head solemnly.

"Depending on the situation, he's probably the one who can control me the most."

"Brother?"

Hearing Kurogane Ikki's answer, Kurogane Jushizuku looked at him in surprise, and Kurogane Ikki also raised his head at this time.

"I understand what you mean, but my 'simulated sword skills' can only simulate sword skills. Although I can understand the opponent's thoughts, I can't imitate the aura."

Having said that, Ikki Kurogane looked at Stella.

“Stella is also very clear about this.”

"Ah, um..."

Stella nodded helplessly, frowning and saying nothing. On the contrary, Kurogane Jushizuku looked at the two of them in confusion, not understanding what they meant.

"But what does this have to do with momentum?"

“It matters a lot.”

Kurogane Ikki shook his head.

"For most people, the first thing they practice is sword skills, and then sword heart. If that's all, then as long as you imitate and practice, and actively bring it in, you can understand the essence of the opponent's sword skills and respond accordingly. However, momentum is another matter... I can imitate sword skills and understand sword heart, but I can't have that kind of momentum."

"I still... don't quite understand."

Kurogane Jushizuku frowned, looking confused.

"It's very simple. As you can see, the Fang Thrust is just a simple thrust. Maybe my physical strength is strong, but in the final analysis, it's just a very ordinary move. But..."

"That kind of domineering attitude is really scary."

Stella continued what Kurogane Ikki said.

"You were not there at the time. In fact, every time that guy drew his sword and used his fangs, I could feel a tremor from the bottom of my heart, as if a terrifying dragon could crush a tiny ant like me with one claw. At that time, I couldn't even move. Moreover, at that time, I was not standing in front of him. If I had raised my sword to him, I'm afraid my legs would have gone weak."

The sword that overwhelms the opponent with force is the most difficult to deal with, because in this way, what you have to face is not the opponent's sword skills, nor the opponent's sword heart, but the opponent's essence - the essence cannot be imitated. Kurogane Ikki believes that no matter how he imitates, he can never imitate Fang Zheng's violent and domineering aura.

That's why he said that the opponent was the player who restrained himself the most, because Fang Zheng's fighting did not require exquisite sword skills, nor did it require too much thinking. Only those who could resist his momentum could fight him. But in fact, so far, almost everyone has been defeated in front of him.

After all, once you lose your momentum, all the remaining skills or strength will be useless.

It seems that Fan Xinglu is the only exception.

“…”

For a moment, the entire player lounge was dead silent.

Although it was a bit discouraging to have my prestige destroyed like this before the battle, how should I deal with that scary guy...

At least so far, they have no clue.