The calls for Su Yu to accept the challenge grew louder and louder. Even the aristocratic family disciples who were on good terms with Su Yu could not help but change their expressions.
Although Su Yu’s reputation at Capital Martial University was not too bad…
The atmosphere had already reached this point. Those who had originally feared the power of the Su Family had cast such concerns aside.
Fight!
They were all martial arts geniuses. Otherwise, they would not have been admitted to Capital Martial University.
The instinct for battle ran strong in their blood.
Watching a clash between powerful fighters was the greatest satisfaction for these so-called battle fanatics.
Of course, some intelligent people saw through Chu Feng’s scheme.
By securing first place on the Heaven Ranking and publicly challenging Su Yu, he forced public opinion to stand on his side, leaving Su Yu no room to refuse.
And even if Su Yu truly refused…
That would be even better.
If he dared to refuse, the Su Family’s reputation would instantly rot, far worse than the humiliation Chu Feng had endured these past few days.
The dignified Young Master of the Su Family, groomed as the future successor and publicly recognized by numerous Martial Saints and 9th stage Grandmasters as a future Martial Saint.
With such a dazzling halo, if he refused the challenge of a genius from an ordinary background…
The prestige of the entire Su Family would plummet!
Moreover, once fear took root in his heart regarding another’s challenge, cracks would form in his martial heart. He might even develop inner demons, never breaking into the ranks of high-level martial artists for the rest of his life.
From every angle, Su Yu had to accept the challenge, even if he could not win!
“A deadly trap.”
Some people familiar with Su Yu could not help but sigh.
Of course, more of them felt regret for him.
With Su Yu’s talent, there was no one in Capital Martial University, or even in the younger generation of the Dragon Nation, who could compare. If he had cultivated seriously, his current achievements would already rival those of top-tier university instructors!
With the full support of the Su Family, even the Golden Body Realm would not be far away.
Unfortunately, over the years, Su Yu had wasted family resources to support a woman. He had neglected his own cultivation, obsessively clinging to her every day.
His cultivation had even fallen behind those ranked mid-tier on the Heaven Ranking!
“Su Yu! Accept the challenge!”
“Su Yu! Accept the challenge!”
The shouts in the arena surged like roaring waves, threatening to drown everything.
At the center of the arena, Chu Feng wore a faint smile. He was very satisfied with the chain reaction he had created.
So what if you are powerful and influential?
So what if your family is a deeply rooted first-rate aristocratic clan?
As long as I remain under the Ministry of Education, even if you have Martial Saints backing you, you cannot touch me!
The Minister of Education is a legendary figure who surpasses all aristocratic families!
Here, as long as my fists are big enough, Su Yu, you cannot compete with me.
Just like now. With only a slight move from me, you are already drowning in public condemnation.
I, Chu Feng, rose from obscurity. When have I ever feared anyone?
Losing a fight is not shameful. I will surpass you and step on you!
This grand declaration of war is my masterpiece.
Su Yu…
Do you dare accept it?
Elsewhere, in the student dormitory area of Capital Martial University, inside a luxurious villa cultivation room filled with abundant heaven and earth energy.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
“Brother Yu, Brother Yu, open the door quickly! Something terrible has happened!”
Urgent knocking sounded outside the cultivation room, accompanied by a pleasant voice filled with anxiety.
Creak.
The cultivation room door opened.
A tall figure stepped out, his aura thick and unfathomable, an invisible Martial pressure radiating from him that made the girl’s heart tremble.
The moment she saw him, the panic on her face gradually settled.
At the same time, she looked at Su Yu with suspicion.
“Huh… Brother Yu, why do you feel different?” Ye Lianxing asked in surprise.
This girl was the same one who had argued with Lin Panxi outside campus that day.
Su Yu’s eyes, bright as stars, looked at her. Information about her and her importance in the plot surfaced in his mind.
Ye Lianxing.
Ye Tao had a son and a daughter.
Besides Ye Lianxing, his son Ye Qing also studied at Capital Martial University and was originally ranked first on the Heaven Ranking.
Su Yu knew that in the novel, Ye Qing was merely a minor supporting character.
Ye Lianxing, however, was someone Chu Feng desired but did not dare to pursue.
Because of Ye Tao, he did not dare make a move.
As the Son of Destiny, Chu Feng dared offend Su Yu before growing strong precisely because Ye Tao favored him.
Ye Tao was a legend. Even other Martial Saints did not dare provoke him.
Because… he could contend against a Demigod.
In the novel, Ye Lianxing had always harbored vague feelings for Su Yu but never dared to express them.
Yet as the devoted villain, Su Yu had never been interested in her.
Even though Ye Lianxing surpassed Lin Panxi in talent, strength, family background, and beauty, Su Yu felt nothing for her.
He focused solely on clinging to the self-righteous female lead.
Truly a top-tier simp among simps.
“Lianxing, what’s wrong?” Su Yu asked gently, a smile appearing on his handsome face that could intoxicate women.
Hearing him call her by name so intimately, Ye Lianxing froze.
He… what did he just call her?
Lianxing?
After a brief daze, her heart burst with excitement.
Ahhh!
He actually addressed her so affectionately!
Could it be… he truly no longer liked Lin Panxi?
Though excited, Ye Lianxing remembered why she had come. She quickly explained what she had witnessed in the arena.
“It’s like this. That gigolo Lin Panxi kept just defeated my brother. Now he’s publicly challenging you.”
After hurriedly finishing her explanation, she lowered her head slightly and secretly glanced at Su Yu’s reaction.
Su Yu’s expression remained calm. The smile never left his face.
“I see.”
“Come with me to the arena.”
It seemed the Son of Destiny could not tolerate standing below others.
Sigh. I only wanted to cultivate quietly and let others have some opportunities.
…
Back in the arena, seven or eight minutes had passed, yet the crowd was still shouting for Su Yu to accept the challenge.
However, whispers had begun spreading.
“Do you think Young Master Su is afraid?”
“I think so. We’ve been shouting for so long, and he hasn’t responded. Maybe he’s pretending to be dead.”
“No way. The dignified Young Master Su is afraid?”
“Wouldn’t you be? He’s only Early 5th grade, while Chu Feng just defeated Ye Qing, who was Mid 6th grade. What would he use to fight? His head?”
The waves of shouting gradually weakened.
At this moment, Chu Feng slowly opened his eyes in the arena.
His aura had fully recovered to its peak.
Seeing that Su Yu still had not appeared, he was convinced that Su Yu did not dare accept his challenge.
So what if you reached 6th grade?
You only just broke through Early 6th grade. I defeated Late 6th grade Ye Qing!
And I have not even used my trump cards!
The surrounding discussions did not escape his ears. Hearing people say Su Yu was afraid, he felt a trace of pride.
He had completed a cross-realm victory. Such combat power qualified him as a monstrous genius among the younger generation!
Su Yu would eventually be stepped on by him.
He simply had not expected it to happen so quickly.
A genius afraid to fight.
Hahaha!
Suppressing his pride, Chu Feng stood upright and declared loudly, “Everyone, since Su Yu refuses to come out and fight, I will wait for him here.”
“I, Chu Feng, will wait here until tomorrow’s Heaven Ranking challenge ends. If he has the courage, let him come and fight me!”
“That day, he humiliated me and Panxi. Later, he forcibly came to break off the engagement and had Panxi’s father injured. Breaking off the engagement is one thing. Why trample others into the dirt?”
“He has better background, better talent, better family. So what?”
“I will not be weaker than him, nor will I bow just because he is powerful. A martial artist cultivates not only the body but an invincible heart. Since he prides himself on his talent, then I challenge him to fight me here and see who truly deserves first place on the Heaven Ranking!”
“I stand here not only to prove myself, but to prove that Panxi’s choice was not wrong!”
“He, Su Yu… is not worthy!”
When he shouted the final words, he used nearly all his strength, venting the humiliation of the past days.
The arena fell silent.
Many looked at him with complicated expressions.
There was even faint sympathy.
Perhaps because most of them lacked powerful backgrounds, extraordinary talent, or endless cultivation resources.
They trained diligently, worrying about resources and offending powerful families.
Chu Feng’s experience resonated with them.
“Chu Feng! You’re amazing! I believe you’ll prove yourself!”
“Sorry, I looked down on you before. I was shallow.”
“Yeah, we apologize!”
Apologies echoed throughout the arena.
Public opinion shifted completely.
Perhaps… this really was not Chu Feng’s fault.
After all, the rumors were spread by the Su Family. Why should they trust powerful aristocratic clans?
“Su Yu! Get out here and accept the challenge!”
“Don’t forget you’re the Young Master of the Su Family. Are you going to disgrace a first-rate clan?”
“Yeah! Come out and fight!”
After the apologies came furious shouting.
In a corner, Lin Panxi’s eyes shone brightly as she looked at Chu Feng.
“He… really did it.”
“Chu Feng… thank you.”
This man had brought her too many surprises.
It was hard not to fall for him.
The atmosphere of the arena changed completely.
Anger toward aristocratic families spread.
Those from the Su Family and allied clans looked increasingly grim.
Chu Feng’s words not only targeted Su Yu but implied that aristocratic families oppressed commoners.
What consequences would such sentiment bring?
“Young Master Su, please come out and explain! If you don’t, we’re finished!”
Yet none dared speak out.
Only Su Yu could resolve this.
Chu Feng stood calmly, though his heart pounded.
Minutes passed.
Still no sign of Su Yu.
He even felt a trace of contempt.
Afraid to accept?
He dared not say it aloud.
Instead, he straightened and declared, “Alright, everyone. I keep my word. Since he dares not fight, I will wait here until tomorrow’s Heaven Ranking—”
Before he could finish.
A calm, gentle voice suddenly echoed across the entire arena.
“No need to wait until tomorrow. My time is limited. Let’s begin now. As long as you can withstand one move from me, this young master will withdraw from the Su Family!”
Boom!
The entire arena felt as if struck by lightning.
Arrogant!
Unbelievably arrogant!