124: Chapter 124 Nine Great Geniuses! That Senior with the Strange Look (2)

Nine people, nine geniuses. Each possessed dazzling Talent and a glorious battle record. Prodigy-Rank Physiques and S-Rank Talents had almost become standard.

Lin Feng looked at them, silently comparing himself. His Physique, the Radiance Sun Crown Physique, was Prodigy-Rank, not losing to anyone. His Talent, F-Rank Fusion, was worlds apart compared to theirs. But his battle record—clearing the Ancient Trial Tower, killing the Void King Beast, killing the legendary grade vampire Dracula, blocking the Zhou Family gate alone, and taking on three Gazi Clan Warriors by himself. These were things they didn't have.

Beside the conference table, those nine people were also sizing up Lin Feng.

Xiao Yutong looked at him, her eyes filled with curiosity. "Are you Lin Feng? The one from Donghai?"

Lin Feng nodded. "Yes."

Zhao Tiejun looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze. "I heard you fought three Gazi Clan Warriors by yourself?"

Lin Feng nodded. "Yes."

Zhao Tiejun nodded and said nothing more. However, the disdain in his eyes lessened slightly.

Zhou Tianyu looked at him with a smile on his face. "Lin Feng of Donghai, I've heard much about you." That smile was meaningful.

Lin Feng looked at him expressionlessly. "You're too kind."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at him with sparkling eyes. "Wow, so you're Lin Feng! My grandfather mentioned you to me! He said you're very impressive!"

Lin Feng nodded. "Thank you."

Li Mingze looked at him with a gentle gaze. "Lin Feng of Donghai City, I've heard of you. You're very impressive." His tone was like that of someone speaking to a respected opponent.

But Lin Feng noticed that deep within his eyes, there was a hint of... inquiry? Scrutiny? Or something else? He didn't know, and he couldn't be bothered to think about it.

Chen Zhixing pushed up his glasses and sized Lin Feng up. "An F-Rank Talent being able to reach this level... interesting."

Li Mo sat in the corner without saying a word. He only gave Lin Feng a glance before looking away.

Ye Xinyi smiled at Lin Feng, her smile gentle. "Welcome."

Lin Feng looked at Lin Feng, his eyes carrying a hint of... Battle Intent? "I heard you can perform All-Element Fusion?"

Lin Feng nodded. "A little."

alternate character name smiled. "If there's a chance, let's spar."

Lin Feng nodded. "Alright."

The seat at the head of the conference table was still empty. It was reserved for the General. Several people were talking in low voices, and the atmosphere was neither warm nor cold. After all, they were all geniuses, and none of them were willing to submit to the others.

Zhou Tianyu leaned against the back of his chair and spoke slowly. "I heard that for this arena match, the Iron Bone Clan will send ten Rank 50 warriors. They are all battle-hardened tough characters, not comparable to second-rate trash like the Gazi Race." He paused and looked at Lin Feng. "Brother Lin Feng, you fought three Gazi Clan Warriors by yourself. This time there are ten; you should be able to fight them as well, right?"

These words had a sting to them. Before Lin Feng could speak, Zhao Tiejun spoke up first. "Zhou Tianyu, what do you mean? The arena match is a team battle, not a one-man show."

Zhou Tianyu smiled. "I was just speaking casually. Comrade Zhao Tiejun, don't get so excited."

Xiao Yutong gave Zhou Tianyu a cold look. "Some people should just mind their own business. The mess in the Zhou Family is known throughout The Capital."

Zhou Tianyu's face darkened. "Xiao Yutong, what do you mean by that?"

"You know exactly what I mean." Xiao Yutong looked away and stopped looking at him.

Zhou Tianyu gritted his teeth and said nothing more. The atmosphere in the conference room became a bit awkward.

Su Xiaoxiao looked left and right, whispering, "Don't fight..."

Li Mingze smiled and smoothed things over. "Alright, alright, we're all on the same side. The arena match hasn't even started yet, and we're already arguing among ourselves. What kind of behavior is that?"

Chen Zhixing pushed up his glasses. "I'm more concerned about the data on the Iron Bone Clan. According to previous intelligence, the characteristics of the Iron Bone Clan are—"

"The meeting is starting," a deep voice came from the doorway.

Everyone looked toward the door at the same time. The General stood there, holding a file. He walked in and sat at the head of the table. His gaze swept over the ten people present, and no expression could be seen on his resolute face.

"Everyone is here. Let's begin." He opened the file. "In three days, the Yanjiao Arena Tournament will take place. Iron Bone Clan, ten versus ten, an arena gauntlet match. The rules are simple—each side sends ten people to take turns on the stage; the winner stays on, and the loser leaves. This continues until one side has no one left to fight."

He paused. "In other words, each of you might have to face multiple opponents. It could be a gauntlet match, or it could be one against many. Therefore, everyone must be prepared to fight through the whole match."

The ten people at the conference table fell silent.

The General continued. "Next, introduce yourselves. Starting from the left."

The first one on the left was Xiao Yutong. She stood up, her voice clear. "Xiao Yutong, 18 years old, Rank 49, Prodigy-Rank Wind-Thunder Saint Body, S-Rank Talent Wind-Thunder Control. Battle record: Champion of the National Youth Explorer Competition, cleared the Rank 45 Dungeon Thunder Cloud Canyon solo."

She sat down.

Zhao Tiejun stood up. "Zhao Tiejun, 17 years old, Rank 48, Prodigy-Rank Indestructible Vajra Body, S-Rank Talent Steel Will. Battle record: First place in the All-Army Grand Competition, dismantled a Rank 50 mechanical monster with his bare hands."

He sat down.

Chen Zhixing stood up. "Chen Zhixing, 22 years old, Rank 47, elite Wisdom Physique, SS-Rank Talent Eye of Analysis. Battle record: Analyzed the weaknesses of 37 types of monsters, participated in the tactical planning for four arena matches."

He sat down.

Su Xiaoxiao stood up with a grin. "Su Xiaoxiao, 17 years old, Rank 46, Prodigy-Rank Spirit Eye Saint Body, S-Rank Talent Eye of Truth. Battle record... I can see through all illusions and stealth! Does that count?"

The General nodded. "It counts."

Su Xiaoxiao sat down with satisfaction.

Li Mo stood up, his voice very soft. "Li Mo, 19 years old, Rank 48, Prodigy-Rank Shadow Body, S-Rank Talent Night Walker. Battle record: Rookie King of the Shadow Organization, assassinated a Rank 55 target."

He sat down.

Zhou Tianyu stood up with his head held high. "Zhou Tianyu, 18 years old, Rank 47, Prodigy-Rank Blazing Flame Saint Body, S-Rank Talent Fire Gods Descent. Battle record: The number one person of the Zhou Family's younger generation, the Family's key focus of cultivation."

He sat down. As he did, he gave Lin Feng a glance. His gaze carried a hint of smugness.

Li Mingze stood up, refined and elegant. "Li Mingze, 18 years old, Rank 49, Prodigy-Rank Starlight Physique, S-Rank Talent Starlight. Battle record: First place in the Academy Grand Competition, cleared the Rank 48 Dungeon Starlight Ruins solo."

He sat down. As he sat, he also gave Lin Feng a glance. His gaze was gentle and calm, revealing nothing. But Lin Feng always felt that something was off.

Ye Xinyi stood up, her voice gentle. "Ye Xinyi, 21 years old, Rank 45, elite Life Body, A-Rank Talent Life Blessing. Battle record... I've healed many people."

The General nodded. "Ye Xinyi is the Chief Healer of the Military District. Although her Rank and Talent are not the highest, her healing ability is what we need most."

Ye Xinyi sat down.

Lin Feng stood up, his voice calm. "Lin Feng, 17 years old, Rank 46, Prodigy-Rank Myriad Law Physique, S-Rank Talent Myriad Laws Returning to Source. Battle record: Self-taught, mastered twelve types of elemental skills."

He sat down.

Finally, it was alternate character name's turn. He stood up. Everyone's eyes were focused on him.

"alternate character name, 16 years old, Rank 48, Prodigy-Rank Radiance Sun Crown Physique, F-Rank Fusion Talent. Battle record..." He paused. "Cleared the Ancient Trial Tower, killed the Void King Beast, killed the legendary grade vampire Dracula, took on the Zhou Family alone, and killed three Rank 50 Gazi Clan Warriors by myself."

The conference room fell silent.

The gazes that had been somewhat disdainful just now all changed. They became serious, solemn, and full of... awe.

Zhao Tiejun looked at him and nodded. "Impressive."

Xiao Yutong looked at him, her eyes showing a bit more appreciation. "For an F-Rank Talent to reach this level... you're the most impressive person I've ever seen."

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes sparkled. "Wow! You're so amazing! Even more amazing than what they said!"

Chen Zhixing pushed up his glasses and murmured, "F-Rank Talent... interesting, very interesting."

Li Mo looked at him and remained silent for a few seconds. Then, he nodded. That was the first time he had nodded to anyone since entering the conference room.

Zhou Tianyu's face looked a bit ugly. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he said nothing.

Li Mingze looked at him with a gentle gaze. "Classmate Lin Feng, I've heard much about you." His tone was like that of someone speaking to a respected opponent.

But Lin Feng noticed a flash of... complex emotion deep within his eyes. That emotion flickered and vanished. Lin Feng didn't think much of it. He sat down.

The General nodded. "Good. Now that the introductions are over, let's get down to business."

He opened the file and turned to the third page. "The arena match in three days will use a lottery system. The ten of you will draw lots to determine the order of appearance. Whoever draws number one goes first. Number two goes second, and so on."

"In other words, none of you will know when you'll be going on stage. It could be first, or it could be last. Everyone must be prepared."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "In the next few days, rest well and adjust your condition. Don't get injured or sick. If you need anything, tell Lieutenant Liu Yang."

"Yes!" the ten people answered in unison.

The General stood up. "Meeting adjourned. Gather here at eight o'clock in the morning in three days."

He turned and walked out of the conference room. The sound of his footsteps faded away in the corridor.

The ten people at the conference table all stood up. Some headed out, while others talked in low voices.

Zhao Tiejun walked up to Lin Feng and extended his hand. "Zhao Tiejun. Let's be friends."

Lin Feng shook his hand. "Lin Feng."

Zhao Tiejun smiled. "I know you. The one from Donghai who blocked the Zhou Family gate alone. That was impressive."

Lin Feng also smiled. "You flatter me."

Zhao Tiejun patted his shoulder. "Let's both do our best in the arena match."

"Alright."

Xiao Yutong walked over and looked at Lin Feng. "If there's a chance, let's spar."

Lin Feng nodded. "Alright."

Su Xiaoxiao came skipping over. "Brother Lin Feng! My grandfather said you're the most impressive young person he's ever seen! He told me to learn more from you!"

Lin Feng was stunned for a moment. Su Xiaoxiao, the little princess of the Su Family. Had she saved him in the Secret Realm? No, that was Cold Moon. Su Xiaoxiao... he thought about it; he didn't seem to have had much contact with her in the Secret Realm.

"Your grandfather is..."

"Old Master Su Wanshan!" Su Xiaoxiao puffed out her chest. "The old master of the Su Family!"

Lin Feng nodded. "Old Master Su is too kind."

Su Xiaoxiao grinned. "Grandfather said you're very impressive and told me to follow you so I don't hold you back!"

Lin Feng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "You're very impressive too."

Su Xiaoxiao tilted her head. "Of course!"

Li Mingze walked over and stood before Lin Feng. He was half a head taller than Lin Feng, wearing a white Academy uniform with a golden Academy badge pinned to his chest. His face was incredibly handsome, and his eyes were as gentle as a spring breeze.

"Classmate Lin Feng, I've heard much about you." He extended his hand.

Lin Feng shook it. "You're too kind."

Li Mingze smiled. "Donghai is a good place. While in The Capital, I often hear people mention things about Donghai."

Lin Feng nodded. "The Capital is also very good."

Li Mingze looked at him with a gentle gaze. "Three days from now, let's both do our best."

"Alright."