"I bet Long Hai is going to lose for sure."

"Look at him, he looks so weak, how could he possibly be Syphilis' match."

"He even bowed to Ghost Master just now, tsk tsk, instead of ass-kissing, he'd be better off putting that effort into something proper."

"I guess he's number one on the Tiger List due to sheer luck, All Gods No Thought had back-to-back fights with others, which allowed him to take a small advantage. People like him won't end well, hmph."

"Thankfully, I bet on his loss; I'm gonna collect my money soon. I even pulled out all my savings, mortgaged my house. Speaking of which, I have to thank Long Hai. His overestimation of his abilities will let me make a fortune."

"Haha, I did the same as you, such a chance to make money has come our way."

The crowd below didn't avoid mentioning Lin Hai in his presence; some of them even deliberately raised their voices.

"Hey, Long Hai, hurry up and lose. I'm still waiting to collect my money. If you dare to dawdle, we'll cripple you later," a sleazy-looking middle-aged man in large pants arrogantly shouted at Lin Hai.

Many people thought the same as him. Among these people were also a dozen super first-class masters, who either missed registration or ran into strong opponents and were unlucky to get eliminated.

So, they felt seriously displeased at heart, believing that Lin Hai's first place was totally due to luck.

Of course, among the heckling crowd, there were also those whose strength was merely at first-class level, but driven by an unknown mentality, they felt envy, jealousy, and hatred towards Lin Hai, also thinking that he got lucky. Given the chance, they believed they could've come in first too.

Tao Xia frowned inside the private room, saying, "Why are these people like this? They are completely lacking manners."

"Hehe, it's just envy, jealousy, and hatred. Think of them as trolls and don't mind them."

"But those words are too ugly. How can they not consider other people's feelings?"

"Xiaoxia, you're absolutely right, and that's exactly why our Chief is working hard to call upon the whole Huaxia to strive jointly in building harmony and achieving the Huaxia dream. We're now materially rich, but there's still a lot lacking in our spiritual civilization. Only with a true leap forward in spiritual civilization can the quality of all Huaxian people gradually improve in a good environment and atmosphere." Old Mr. Tao, as a veteran leader, had great awareness, but he sure said a lot.

Tao Xia showed a contemplative look; as a mayor, she naturally understood all this and couldn't help but long for it. If there really comes a day to live in harmony without those with narrow-minded mentalities wreaking havoc, a lot of troubles would be reduced, and there would be less chaos among people.

"Long Hai, doomed to lose."

"Long Hai, doomed to lose."

It seemed that as these people saw Lin Hai ignoring them, thinking him weak and easy to bully, someone started chanting, and a bunch followed, shouting negative slogans.

Even Ghost Master frowned, feeling a hint of sorrow. He had fought to the death with the troops in the war against Japan; back then, people were so simple and pure. What's with the impetuousness of the youth today?

Lin Hai stepped onto the stage to face Syphilis, ranked fifth on the Dragon List.

He ignored the petty talk from below, remaining unmoved, his heart as firm as a rock.

"Long Hai, I've been told to cripple you, don't blame me," said Syphilis.

Lin Hai smiled and nodded: "You're quite confident."

"You're the one being delusional," Syphilis said with a tone of disdain, even somewhat scornful about making a move.

"I'll let you make three moves," Syphilis snorted.

"Don't talk big, or you might strain your tongue," Lin Hai replied with a light smile, without any strong aura emanating from him.

The crowd below suddenly started cursing again.

"Hey, Long Hai, are you just waiting to die up there? Get moving, damn it, I'm getting impatient."

"Shit, make your move, have you gone stupid?"

"Idiot, just roll down and be done with it, you're wasting our time."

Ghost Master couldn't stand it any longer, and with a heavy cold snort carrying Gang Qi, those who cursed the harshest were suddenly jolted, bleeding from all seven orifices and stumbling to sit on the ground.

Instantly, the entire arena fell silent, not daring to make a sound.

"Whoever disturbs the discipline of the ring again will be killed without discussion," Ghost Master emitted a berserk killing aura completely different from his benevolence and kindness.

Everyone went silent as cicadas in winter, and a sleazy guy with a twisted face was trying hard to prevent himself from acting stupidly, even holding in his fart, not daring to let it out.

"The competition begins!"

"Make your move, if you let me spare three techniques, you will have no chance of turning the tables," said Lin Hai with a confident smile spreading across his face, slowly spreading his palms, taking a step and getting into position.

"Such boastful words, since you're courting death, don't blame me for not showing mercy."

Upon finishing his words, Syphilis moved like an illusory shadow, disorienting onlookers. In his hands, unknown when, appeared three silver needles, which he launched with the speed of a gust of wind and heavy rain.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

The silver needles were coated with a special poison, rendering the victim limp and unable to utilize their Gang Qi in the short term, a move that Syphilis always found reliable.

As the silver needles flashed with icy light, with a clang, Lin Hai's Dragon Tooth dagger was drawn from his waist, his upper arm swung wildly upwards, producing dazzlingly sharp lights from the blade.

There were three tinkling sounds as the silver needles fell to the ground.

Lin Hai stepped on the ground, the three silver needles vibrated and shot up, his right hand fingers spread open, led by the qi of Gang Qi, the needles slipped in between his fingers, his wrist coiling like a dragon, and the three flashes of cold light flew back towards Syphilis.

"Well done, I underestimated you."

As Syphilis spoke, his hands swiped and pulled in the air, catching all three silver needles.

"Did Long Hai actually withstand the first wave of attack?"

"Just luck."

"Shh, keep your voice down, Ghost Master is watching this way."

With a crash, Lin Hai shattered the stone slabs of the ring with a stomp, countless fragments splashed in front of him, Gang Qi surged violently throughout his body, with his clothes rustling, and the shattered stones shaken by Gang Qi rained down on Syphilis like a sudden downpour.

At the same time, the gleam of Dragon Tooth shone incessantly, blocking countless silver needles shot by Syphilis, his footsteps moving swiftly, the ferocious aura like that of a beast awaking from a slumber, his momentum overwhelming, his techniques fierce.

In just a few seconds, countless "ting dang" sounds mixed with a surge of Gang Qi rumbling deeply resonated.

Waving, slashing, chopping, backhanding the sword, ferociously sweeping across, a series of blade lights dazzled the eyes.

Syphilis realized that he had used up all his silver needles.

On the ground, myriad tiny needles lay scattered.

Lin Hai took the opportunity to close in, unleashing his full power in an instant.

In a moment, Syphilis was like a defenseless punching bag, his punches and kicks bursting with tremendous destructive power, the hits producing sounds that made the blood run cold.

"Splat splat splat—"

Blood finally spurted from his mouth.

With a thud, the next moment, the robust body of the fifth on the Dragon List flew backwards towards the lower area of the ring...

"Hiss—"

A series of gasps sounded out

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