Chapter 202: Nationwide Attention! The Duel Begins

Chapter 202: Nationwide Attention! The Duel Begins

As time passed,

The number of people paying attention to the big duel in three days continued to grow.

Every day, there was a lot of discussion and buzz on the internet.

The Liu Family's dark history was being dug up more and more by those with ulterior motives. For at least these few days, the Liu Family had become a stench on the internet.

Strangely, the Liu Family was powerless to refute it.

It wasn't that the Liu Family lacked the resources or the platform to speak out.

The truth was, the things that family had done... were truly inhuman!

They searched for a long time but couldn't find a single commendable deed to reverse the public opinion.

It was said that due to the intense criticism, the head of the Liu Family nearly had a cerebral hemorrhage from anger...

Regardless of the outcome of this duel, the Liu Family had already suffered a significant loss, and their reputation was thoroughly tarnished.

Because of this, Liu Qing had developed an intense hatred for Chen Ye and was determined to kill him at the duel, no matter the cost. By extension, the entire Zhao Family was also hated by Liu Qing.

Three days passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the duel.

At 10:00 AM,

A luxurious transport plane took off from Jingcheng, heading toward the Great Wilderness Ridge.

The Great Wilderness Ridge was, in fact, an uninhabited zone.

The place was extremely desolate and not within any country's jurisdiction, situated at the border of several nations, making it a no-man's land.

Typically, superhumans of the Fifth Rank and above would choose the Great Wilderness Ridge for their duels.

It was sufficiently desolate, with no animals, and far enough from human settlements, allowing the powerful to use their full abilities without restraint.

At this moment,

Liu Qing was sitting inside the luxurious transport plane, eyes closed, resting.

There were many other people in the cabin, mostly members of the Liu Family or those closely associated with them.

Among them was a woman in her twenties, who bore some resemblance to Liu Qing.

She was Liu Qing's younger sister, Liu Ruyan!

Liu Ruyan wasn't ugly, and she had a good figure, but her high cheekbones made her face look a bit sharp, giving her a somewhat unapproachable appearance.

"Brother, do you have confidence in this duel?" Liu Ruyan suddenly asked.

Liu Qing, who had been resting with his eyes closed, immediately opened them and said, "If I didn't have confidence, do you think I would go?"

"Good to know you have confidence!" Liu Ruyan said. "Before we left, Grandfather told me that this duel concerns the future of the Liu Family, and we cannot fail! As long as you can defeat that Chen Ye, all the problems the Liu Family is currently facing will be resolved!"

This wasn't an exaggeration.

If Liu Qing could win, then in the eyes of the big shots, Liu Qing would still be very useful, and they wouldn't easily abandon the Liu Family.

This alone was enough to help the Liu Family weather the crisis.

With the backing of a big shot, no matter how fierce the public opinion was, they could make all the comments disappear from the internet in a matter of minutes. Then, they could create a new scandal to divert public attention.

No one would care about the Liu Family's affairs anymore.

This tactic had proven effective time and time again!

...

At the same time,

Another luxurious transport plane took off from Lu'an City.

On this plane sat Zhao Zheng... or rather, Chen Ye now.

He wore glasses that could change his appearance and demeanor, so even those close to him wouldn't know he was Zhao Zheng.

Besides Zhao Zheng, in the cabin were President Song and representatives from investment banks who were interested in Zhao Fu's company.

Given the magnitude of this incident, even if Zhao Zheng didn't win, the Liu Family wouldn't dare to make a move against the Zhao Family again.

That's why these investment bank representatives came along, to show their sincerity in wanting to invest!

Additionally, the Zhao Family's patriarch had also come...

After all, Chen Ye was his own grandson, and the patriarch was naturally concerned about his grandson's duel.

Moreover, the patriarch was also a superhuman. Despite his age, he was still quite agile. If any combat aftereffects appeared, he could protect himself without much trouble.

His sons, especially Zhao Chenghua, originally wanted to come, but the patriarch stopped them.

Since they were ordinary people, watching a duel between powerful individuals was very dangerous!

Even a stray pebble could easily kill them.

"Little Chen, you mustn't lose this match!"

President Song, sitting opposite Zhao Zheng, joked, "I've bet my salary for the next few months on you."

Upon hearing this,

The investment bank representatives also chimed in:

"Wow! President Song, you and I are on the same page! I've also bet some money on Mr. Chen winning."

"Hahaha, I've bet my savings on you."

"Hearing these words, Zhao Zheng couldn't help but feel speechless.

As for the various betting websites that opened odds for his duel with Liu Qing, Zhao Zheng was certainly aware of it.

After all, he had been keeping an eye on this matter for the past three days.

It was said that many people had placed bets, and his odds were much higher than Liu Qing's.

This wasn't because the betting sites favored him; on the contrary, most people didn't think he could defeat Liu Qing, which was why the odds were so high.

Even though Zhao Zheng's odds were high, not many people bet on him.

Almost seventy percent of the gamblers had bet on Liu Qing winning! After all, Liu Qing was a well-known strongman who had been famous for a long time.

As for Chen Ye, he had only made a move once, and his record was too short.

This also showed that those netizens, although they were verbally denouncing the Liu family, saying they would support Chen Ye, were actually very honest in their actions...

Zhao Zheng himself had also bet on his own victory.

He didn't bet much, just twenty thousand.

He wasn't interested in gambling; it was purely a small bet for entertainment.

Only the old man had the courage to bet five million on his grandson!

As for whether the betting sites would renege on their bets, they probably wouldn't!

These betting sites were all from the gambling city, with companies and industries backing them.

They wouldn't ruin their reputation over such a small amount of money.

Even if they dared to renege, Zhao Zheng had the strength to personally fly over and conquer them!

"Mr. Chen, you must win!"

A manager from an investment bank smiled and said, "Netizens are all hoping that you will eliminate the evil for the people!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng immediately showed a confident smile.

"Victory will definitely be mine!"

...

After a while.

The transport plane began to slow down.

It was about to reach its destination.

Everyone looked out the window, and then their expressions showed great surprise.

Indeed, there were too many people below the Great Wilderness Ridge!

At this moment, the crowd could see that almost every inch of the mountains and fields were filled with people!!

Not only were there people from China, but there were also many foreigners who had come to join the fun.

Almost all of these people were carrying photographic equipment, and many influencers were live-streaming as they walked...

In addition to people, there were also many flying vehicles, such as drones, small transport planes, and helicopters!

In any case.

Now, the Great Wilderness Ridge was very popular, completely different from the uninhabited zone it used to be, like two extremes!

"This spectacle... It's truly rare!"

An investment bank representative couldn't help but exclaim, "The number of people coming to watch is really too much."

Another investment bank representative joked, "It's almost like the uninhabited zone has been turned into a celebrity landmark."

Seeing so many people, Song Shang frowned slightly, but he didn't say anything.

He had anticipated this situation and had timely applied to the headquarters for personnel to maintain order.

With people maintaining order on-site, these guys shouldn't be able to get close to the battlefield!

Subsequently.

The transport plane began to land.

The people on the ground who saw this immediately raised their photographic equipment to capture the moment.

When Chen Ye, wearing glasses, stepped out of the cabin, the crowd immediately started shouting and cheering.

6◇9◇Book◇Bar

Tangtang was a well-known female influencer on a certain live-streaming platform, with a fan base reaching the millions.

Each time she went live, there would be at least several hundred thousand viewers.

This was because Tangtang was not only sweet-looking, but she was also a Tier 3 Extraordinary Being.

Relying on her own formidable strength, she often live-streamed outdoor exploration projects, satisfying the hearts of some adventurers and gathering a large number of die-hard fans.

Ever since she heard the news that Chen Ye would duel with Liu Qing, Tangtang had expressed to her fans that she would personally come over to live-stream the battle between the two top-tier strongmen!

This further increased her popularity.

So.

After arriving at the Great Wilderness Ridge today, she started her live stream, and her popularity soared to new heights.

A full million people were watching Tangtang's live room!

"Water friends, look! There are so many people here!"

At this moment, Tangtang was speaking to the camera, "I predicted that there might be a lot of people coming to watch the spectacle, but even then, the number of people still exceeded my expectations."

She paused.

Just then, she noticed a luxurious large transport plane flying in and landing.

Tangtang immediately aimed her live stream camera at the transport plane.

"Water friends, do you see that transport plane over there? It's a large transport plane, and the person arriving must be a big shot, possibly one of today's duel protagonists."

When Zhao Zheng's figure appeared at the cabin exit, Tangtang immediately exclaimed.

"Look! It's Mr. Chen Ye!"

At this moment, her live room was already bustling with excitement.

It was indeed Chen Ye!

I can't believe Chen is actually here! He didn't back out? Doesn't he know the strength of Liu Maoban?

Why is Chen always wearing glasses? Isn't it inconvenient to fight with glasses on? Or does Chen have poor eyesight?

It's impossible for him to have poor vision. Once a superhuman's constitution reaches a certain level, minor physical ailments are quickly healed. So, it's highly unlikely for any powerful being to have eyesight issues.

In the live stream room, the barrage of comments continued.

Just then, another large transport plane flew overhead.

Soon after, members of the Liu family, including Liu Qing, made their appearance.

"It's the Liu family!"

Tangtang exclaimed with delight, "Some people were worried that this duel was just a farce and wouldn't happen. But now that both protagonists have arrived, it's clear the duel is inevitable. Water friends, you're in for a treat today!"

Is this really a treat? I'd rather see you show some leg...

Are they going to throw the fight? Are they here to scam the gamblers?

Impossible! With the Liu family in such a state, they need a victory to prove themselves!

Hey, Tangtang, why are you just standing there? Hurry and grab a good spot! If you're late, you won't be able to get in!

Yeah, Tangtang, hurry and secure a spot!

Hmph, if I can't get a good spot for the live stream, I'll just watch from someone else's room...

Seeing the comments, Tangtang finally snapped out of her daze and rushed towards the front of the battlefield.

Other onlookers nearby seemed to realize the same, and they all started running forward.

When Tangtang reached the outskirts of the battlefield, she saw that the area was already packed with people, forming an impenetrable crowd.

There was no way to squeeze through.

"You guys were right, there are just too many people here. It's impossible to get in..." Tangtang said with a helpless expression, but then she suddenly smiled and added, "But don't worry, water friends. I always come prepared. I anticipated this situation, so I brought some things. Please wait a moment."

As she spoke, she put down her phone and opened the box she had brought, starting to assemble something...

After some tinkering, the suitcase transformed into a two-meter-high platform.

"Everyone can see this, right? I'll be sitting up here to live stream!" Tangtang said with a smile, holding a folding chair in her hand.

This girl was indeed well-prepared.

You're such a clever one!

Amazing! She really came prepared!

What's this box called? It's perfect for watching the show! I want to buy one too.

Tangtang glanced at the comments and, with a smile, jumped onto the platform.

Believe it or not, the platform was supported by just a few steel pipes, but they were incredibly sturdy.

Tangtang unfolded the folding chair and set up the phone stand, then sat on the platform to start her live stream.

The platform was a full two meters high, giving her an unobstructed view. Combined with her professional streaming equipment, the image quality remained crystal clear despite the distance.

As a result, more and more viewers joined her live stream, pushing its popularity to new heights.

At that moment, there were many other streamers like Tangtang at the scene, both domestic and international! These internet celebrity streamers didn't want to miss out on this massive traffic opportunity!

...

As time passed, more and more transport planes arrived at the site.

Exiting these planes were some of the most renowned figures.

Tangtang even noticed the arrival of a top-tier powerhouse! A genuine top-tier powerhouse, one of the few in the country to have achieved the Eighth Tier title! The appearance of this individual also brought the atmosphere at the scene to a climax!

In the rest area.

President Song's expression turned solemn as he said, "I didn't expect that person to show up as well."

Zhao Zheng felt a significant pressure from the top-tier powerhouse and immediately asked, "President Song, which side is he leaning towards?"

"That person has some business interests with the Liu family..." President Song replied, "But don't worry. With so many people watching, he won't interfere in your duel with Liu Qing."

"Then what's the reason for his presence here?" Zhao Zheng inquired.

"I'm not sure either!" President Song said, "Once you reach that level of status, your thoughts and ours are no longer the same."

...

Soon enough.

It was noon, and the agreed-upon time for the duel.

(End of Chapter)

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