Chapter 40: Reactions

—(POV third person, minutes back)——

The fight was just starting between Li Huang and Dai Bao. Even before the fight many had placed bets on each of them and there was a huge amount of money gambled by the crowd, but it wasn't like the seven holy lands would stop it so there was no repercussion about it.

As the fight started you could see Dai Bao attacking Li Huang and many who bet on Dai Bao were ecstatic about this.

"Yes, today would be my lucky day…" one of the spectators who bet on Dai Bao winning shouted happily, but alas, this day would be one of his unluckiest days.

As he was praying to luck deity, Dai Bao just… missed.

Well to be fair, Li Huang sidestepped but the audience was so absorbed in their thought about Dai Bao's attack hitting that they didn't notice Li Huang moving.

"What was that?" one disciple blurted out.

"Did Dai Bao just miss?" another one of Dai Bao's 'fans' asked in disbelief.

If Li Huang would defend it was understandable but the fact that Li Huang sidestepped means that his technique and speed are superior to Dai Bao. But this was not all, he was also on a lower realm than Dai Bao. This was a hard pill for them to swallow.

On the other hand, Li Huang's 'fan club' was elated.

"HAHA, young master Li is showing a bit of his skills…" one of Li Huang's fans said. The level of bootlicking was so high that for many this feature would be locked.

Even Li Huang himself wouldn't dare to say that this was only 'a bit of his skills' but to Dai Bao fans it was like adding salt to the injury.

After that, the fight continued with Dai Bao attacking and Li Huang literally moving through them like a snake. Even the disciples who bet on Li Huang didn't think this kind of development would be possible.

As they both hailed as geniuses by everyone, this performance only goes to show that Li Huang is on another level compared to Dai Bao.

But as always, some were not going to accept the obvious and argued.

"If Li Huang is that capable, why doesn't he attack back?" someone asked with sarcasm.

The others raised their eyebrows and people near him moved away from him fast. This level of guts to trash talk someone in front of their whole sect was some rare talent that would often result in shortened life span.

As some of Li Huang fans were to retort with 'how dare you' and whatnot someone who had more experience spoke.

"He is clearly training. If I'm not mistaken he is using a training method of Li family, named [Drunken Sword Master]." He said as he touched his chin.

Everybody was fixated on him to know more about this technique. Although they won't get to train with this method but just being able to detect a method is a valuable lesson to them so they didn't want to miss this explanation.

After a few seconds, the same person continued with his explanation.

"Using this technique would make you see some illusions of your opponent attacking you. From what i can guess, he is using this method to fight against a dozen or so of Dai Bao at the same time." He said without a pause.

Then he turned toward the guy who was trying to say that Li Huang is not capable enough.

"Let's not talk about a dozen, do you think you can even fight against only one Dai Bao?" he asked in a natural tone but it was clear as day that he was mocking the other person with his words.

The other disciple could only clench his fists and get red in anger but he didn't have any good comebacks in mind. He only wanted to appear intimidating to others so that he would have an easier time in the selection but now he was turning into a joke so he decides on keeping his silence.

But the other side didn't let him be and throw a final jab at him.

"*humph* thought so…" and he turned to the stage and didn't speak again.

As their 'talk' finished the fight was also on the verge of finishing.

Li Huang attacked for the first time in this whole fight and right before his attack would land on Dai Bao, you could hear Dai Bao surrendering.

"I surrender."

Everybody heard it clear but they had a hard time believing their own ears. They just looked at the stage dumbfounded until Li Huang sheathes his sword and slowly walked to get down the stage.

This and the sound of the referee brought them back to reality.

"The winner of this fight is disciple Li Huang."The referee said.

When her voice subsided, the crowd all broke into cheers.

"As expected of a chief disciple from one of the holy lands."

"What is a frog leap challenge to someone like Li Huang?!"

"Simply genius!"

All kinds of praises were being said but Li Huang was not paying attention to them. Was he that unaffected by praises and cheers? The short answer is no, he simply was thinking of something else...

——(POV Li Huang a.k.a advocate of 'age is only a number')——

Well, me winning this fight was in all honesty set in stone but this way of fighting was an impulsive improvisation. But I know that this was the best course of action for a situation like this.

Let me clarify more; as Jin Fen also fought against Dai Bao and won with one move in the end, if I were to do anything less than that it would give him good limelight and he would be seen as someone who is a suitable candidate for the patriarch position and I would be in a shitty position in the future if I wanted to get rid of him. So you can say that this way, i showed that i am far better that Jin Fen in an easy way...

Looking around us to check on the other fights my eyes looked at the White moon sect stage and I saw that their first fight was also finished and they were getting ready to start their second fight of the day.

Looking around I easily located my grandma's master and to my surprise, she was looking straight at me.

As smooth as possible, I just nodded to her and went back to my chair to see the other fights.

What? Did you expect me to blow her a kiss or something? If yes, then I have to say you are an amateur, my friend.

When wooing a self-conscious person you have to be innovative in your approach to not seem like mob#138 in her eyes.

On the other hand, when she is older than you this innovation and freshness are more important just to leave a lasting impression on her.

Well to be honest I have never dated someone with this much age difference, but it can not be that different, right?

Anyway, now that Dai Bao is out of the way this is Hu Anjing's turn to fight.

Praying silently for the poor soul who is going to fight Hu Anjing I got ready to watch it.

What I didn't to know was that the crowd was giving silent prayers to Dai Bao who had the shitty luck to face me.