This was all thanks to Lu Fei's astonishing performance.
Thinking of this, Lei Mang couldn't help but look at Lu Fei with emotion.
The academy was incredibly lucky to have found a treasure like Lu Fei, otherwise, this year's league would likely have repeated the same old mistakes.
Or even worse than before.
The knot in Lei Mang's heart, accumulated over many years, slowly unfurled. That year, he had been unable to defeat his opponent and, to prevent his contracted beast from suffering severe damage, had chosen to surrender. However, this incident had been remembered by others until this day.
Lei Mang had been unable to hold his head high for many years.
Even after arriving at the Royal Academy in Tianhang City, Lei Mang had never been respected by others.
The rest of the group also wore smiles, holding their heads high and looking quite proud.
It was as if they were the ones being praised.
Seeing others praise Lu Fei, they felt immense joy, having already regarded Lu Fei as their role model.
Among everyone, only Lu Fei remained the calmest.
Even with many people casting curious and surprised glances his way, his expression remained unmoved.
He knew that the more this happened, the greater the danger he would face.
He had seen the murderous intent in Liu Mancheng's eyes during the day and understood it immediately. Someone like that would absolutely not allow him to walk away unscathed after defeating his contracted beast.
But this was all part of Lu Fei's plan.
He intended to leverage his victory over Liu Mancheng to boost his reputation.
This competition would be the beginning of his rise to prominence across the continent!
Therefore, whatever dangers lay ahead, he would have to face them. Lu Fei also firmly believed that with Hei Pi's joining, he now possessed some means of self-defense.
The group did not linger, passing directly through the lobby and returning to their respective rooms.
As night fell.
Lu Fei suddenly sensed unusual activity outside his room.
Due to his alertness, he hadn't been sleeping deeply.
In an instant, he sat up abruptly.
Just as Lu Fei was about to move towards the window to assess the situation, the next moment—
A fierce burst of flames suddenly surged towards the window he was near.
Lu Fei's eyes widened.
He quickly retreated, and at the same time, Tie Tou Wa appeared in front of him, wielding his short sword to unleash the Seven-Character Slash.
It formed a shield, blocking the fiery assault.
As the lingering aftershocks in the air slowly dissipated, Lu Fei stood up from the ground, which had almost turned into ruins.
The commotion had also awakened everyone.
Before long, everyone had rushed to Lu Fei's room.
"Lu Fei, are you alright!"
Bai Qianqian was the first to enter, anxiously examining Lu Fei from head to toe.
Lu Fei shook his head.
Looking at the shocking scene before him.
If he hadn't reacted in time, he might have been burned to death by that flame.
Who was it? Who dared to commit murder in Tianhang City?
Just as Lu Fei was pondering this,
A burst of laughter echoed.
"Yo, isn't this the genius from Cang Town Beast Taming Academy? How did you end up in such a sorry state?"
Hearing the irritating laughter, the others
Glowered in recognition.
Upon hearing the voice,
Lu Fei also instantly understood what had happened and who was behind it.
Lu Fei turned, his gaze meeting Liu Mancheng's.
Even though a killing intent brewed within him, he managed to suppress it.
Lu Fei sneered, "Young Master Liu, you don't seem to be much either, if you can't even kill someone cleanly."
Liu Mancheng's expression shifted slightly.
He hadn't expected the other party to provoke him in return.
He then burst into laughter again.
"Great genius Lu, don't wrongly accuse me, I'm just here to watch the excitement. You mustn't pin such a heavy hat on me, I wouldn't dare to wear it."
Lu Fei smiled faintly.
"It seems the young master of Iron City Block still has some scruples when it comes to doing things. I thought someone who dared to kill people in broad daylight at night would be some formidable existence, but it turns out to be a cowardly bastard who dares not admit their deeds."
Lu Fei touched his nose.
"Speaking of which, the Chu family in Tianhang City has some connection with me. But you'll have to consider carefully how this debt will be settled, Young Master Liu."
Upon hearing this, Liu Mancheng's expression changed.
For the first time, he began to regard Lu Fei seriously.
He had initially thought the other party was merely a lucky individual from a small city, but now.
The other party mentioned the Chu family?
And had some connection with the Chu family? This immediately elevated the situation. Although the Liu family and the Chu family had always been at odds, their conflicts were open.
But if this clandestine act of murder were to be confirmed, they might face opposition and condemnation from other major families. This was not something Liu Mancheng could handle.
After a moment of thought.
Liu Mancheng turned and smiled, "I was just here to watch tonight. What does it have to do with me."
With that said, Liu Mancheng turned and left.
"Lu Fei!"
Zhou Tao clenched his fists, his face contorted with anger.
Lu Fei waved his hand.
"He is not someone we can deal with."
As he spoke, an unprecedented killing intent flashed in Lu Fei's eyes.
"It seems that the first person I kill on the Beast Taming Continent will be you, Liu Mancheng."
With the room destroyed, they could no longer stay in that building, so Lu Fei and the others had to move to another hotel.
Although Lu Fei stated that they wouldn't pursue it further for now, Lei Mang still went to various committee points that night to report the incident. However, the results were unsatisfactory; almost no one took the matter seriously and sent him back.
The next morning, after breakfast, Lei Mang, with a haggard look, led everyone to the competition venue early.
Even though it was still early, the plaza was already crowded.
Excited and animated people were visible everywhere.
The surrounding spectator stands had been filled long before.
The bustling scene caused Guo Xinyi and the others to gasp in amazement.
"It's so lively! The crowd is even larger than yesterday."
"That's normal. Today is, after all, the day the main competition officially begins."
"That's true."
"And Lu Fei has a match today too. Many people are here specifically for him."
"Did you hear? A hotel was attacked yesterday, and it's said that Lu Fei was staying there."
Everyone was discussing, some worried whether Lu Fei would still appear today.
After three rounds of matches yesterday, only 50 contestants remained.
Those who had made it this far were, without exception, elite contestants with considerable strength.