The two were seemingly locked in fierce combat, yet there was no real danger, not even the slightest chance of serious injury.
With the keen eyes of the three observers, it was evident that neither fighter was giving their all.
At this moment, Fang Si and Chen Shu had already stepped onto the dueling platform.
"A question!"
Fang Si's gaze fell upon him, and in the next second, she quickly added, "Never mind!"
"?"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. Was she asking and answering her own questions?
"What's going on with your eyesight? The mist is so thick down here, yet you can see so clearly?"
During the fight, Chen Shu could easily lock onto the positions of her contracted spirits, which was quite peculiar.
"Of course, there's a knack to it!"
Chen Shu grinned. He turned around, calmly picked up three silver-grade medicinal herbs from the ground, and had the space rabbit collect them.
"Hmm?"
Fang Si blinked in slight confusion, not understanding at first.
But in the next instant, she realized, recalling Chen Shu's notorious "bandit instinct" that allowed him to easily spot treasures. She surmised that each of her three contracted spirits had been carrying a silver-grade medicinal herb at the time.
"You're using it like a skill, aren't you..."
Fang Si's mouth twitched. She hadn't expected this move at all. She had grown accustomed to fighting in obscured vision, only to find herself caught in her own trap.
"Sister Fang Si, thank you for indulging me!"
Chen Shu bowed his fists, putting on a show of extreme humility.
"Don't try that!"
Fang Si snorted, but as she turned away, a smile graced her face as she left the dueling platform. It was probably the most willingly she had ever lost.
"Everyone, everyone!!"
Chen Shu straightened his collar and then looked towards the surrounding live broadcast equipment, his face beaming with a smile. Simultaneously, he snatched the microphone from the host. In the next second, his smiling face instantly turned sorrowful, his eyes even welling up with tears.
"First, I want to thank my parents..."
"???"
The host was completely bewildered, utterly flustered by Chen Shu's actions.
"Get down here quickly!"
Liu Feng mouthed from a distance, "There's no match for the Black Iron group!"
Chen Shu merely smiled slightly and continued, "Of course, I also want to thank my university teachers..."
Before he could finish, his expression changed. He saw Liu Feng holding an urn. He instantly realized what was happening, dropped the microphone, and went to Liu Feng's side.
"Are you out of your mind..."
Liu Feng rubbed his head. This kid was truly possessed!
"Teacher Liu, what's wrong?"
Chen Shu asked innocently, "Didn't you just tell me to thank you?"
"Thank me for what? The matches end in the afternoon, and the real awards ceremony is then!"
"Oh."
Chen Shu nodded and said, "So, you're saying I cried for nothing just now?"
"Your tears can flow on command!"
"I'm just expressing my feelings!"
Chen Shu quietly returned to the audience area. At the same time, a system voice sounded in his mind.
'Option completed. Rewards obtained: +10% to all stats for all three contracted spirits + one bloodline evolution opportunity + Gigantification +1'
Chen Shu was momentarily stunned, and then a smile spread across his face. Just the 10% stat boost would create a significant gap between him and other competitors. He instinctively looked at the Gigantification skill, and his expression brightened.
[Gigantification Lv6: Temporarily increase size by twelve times, significantly reduce speed, and moderately increase defense!]
Unlike Gigantification Lv5, there was now an additional defensive boost effect.
"Little Yellow should be tough enough now, shouldn't he!"
Chen Shu stroked his chin, a smile playing on his lips. Winning the championship had further enhanced his strength.
The afternoon matches proceeded as scheduled, but the excitement had somewhat diminished. Chen Shu's previous battle with Fang Si had broken viewership records for various television stations. Many viewers left satisfied after seeing the "Nanjiang Bandit" secure victory.
At this moment, the battles were equally intense, with both teamwork and individual strength demonstrating top-tier skill. Chen Shu, however, paid little attention. He didn't recognize any of the six people above.
"A Liang, it seems you indeed have a gap to bridge with them!"
"We may not be able to beat them now, but that doesn't mean we won't in the future!"
A Liang's eyes held a confident smile. The gains from the world competition were enough to boost the strength of the three of them considerably. More importantly, he now had a reason to demand resources from his family.
By five in the afternoon, the Black Iron group matches also concluded. The championship for the Black Iron group was ultimately claimed by 'Hairline and I's Team'!
"I'm sure everyone can hardly wait, right?"
The host stepped onto the dueling platform, smiling. "Next, it's time for the awards ceremony of our National Beast Taming Competition!"
"Please welcome the fifth place in the Silver group, Jiang Wenchen! Fourth place, Xiang Yao!"
"..."
The two from the Silver group and the two teams from the Black Iron group stepped onto the platform. Jiang Wenchen wore a stiff smile, holding up a sign displaying the prize for his ranking. Shortly after, a group photo was taken, and then it was the turn of the second and third place contestants. Their segments were noticeably longer, with the second-place finisher, Fang Si, even giving a brief individual interview.
Following that, it was time for this year's champion to take the stage! Chen Shu strode confidently to the very center of the dueling platform. The three from the Black Iron group also stepped forward, their eyes filled with caution.
"Brother Fei, hello! Brother Fei, hello!"
The three were all older than Chen Shu, but they greeted him with smiles, showing no trace of championship arrogance. What if they were ambushed on the spot? Who would they reason with?
"First, we have the champion of the Silver group, Chen Shu!"
The host announced with a smile, his words filled with praise. Simultaneously, the surrounding equipment whirred, capturing Chen Shu from multiple angles. Today, a sunny young man had been remembered by the entire nation!
After ten minutes of accolades finally ended, it was time for Chen Shu's long-awaited interview!
"Chen Shu, as this year's champion and the leader of the younger generation, do you have anything you'd like to say to everyone?"
Chen Shu cleared his throat and took the microphone. At this point, Liu Feng below had a premonition of something bad. He said, "Old Chen, didn't I tell you not to do any interviews? Things will go wrong!"
"What's wrong with an interview? Besides, it's the usual custom!" Chen Qinghai smiled and said, "Old Liu, you're too sensitive!"
"I..."
Liu Feng shook his head. You really don't understand Chen Shu. At this moment, Chen Shu's interview had begun.
"Everyone, first of all, I couldn't have won this championship without the help of many parties!" Chen Shu said with a smile, his expression earnest. "My parents believed in me and allowed me to successfully embark on the path of a Beast Tamer! My teachers helped me, allowing me to advance steadily!"
For a moment, the entire venue fell silent, listening intently to Chen Shu's voice.
"Isn't he speaking quite well?" Chen Qinghai smiled, showing no concern. Liu Feng remained silent. He knew that the more normal it seemed, the more abnormal it would become...
As expected, the unpleasantness still occurred!
"Of course, the one I need to thank the most is..." Chen Shu paused, then pulled out a thick stack of papers from his bag. "Supreme Brand Urea Company. Without them, the 'Bandit' wouldn't be who he is today. Their urea bags are truly excellent! If anyone needs them, you can directly call ******9527!"