Seeing that Ye Lin had actually arrived, Lin Feng, who was originally ready to jump onto the stage, smirked and chose to walk onto it using the stairs on the other side instead.

Once he was up, Lin Feng looked back at Ye Lin. She was eyeing him with an intriguing gaze. After a two to three-second stare-off, Ye Lin finally scoffed coldly, as if saying, Go on, show off. I just came to see you lose!

"Tch... That's pretty embarrassing."

Those who originally thought Lin Feng would gallantly jump on stage like Sun Lei were greatly disappointed to see him humbly use the stairs instead.

"Man, you can lose a fight, but you can't lose your presence. This guy, Lin Feng, is already losing to Sun Lei in terms of presence, and the match hasn't even started yet."

"Heh, from the looks of it, this match doesn't hold any suspense at all. Judging by their physiques, I'm guessing Lin Feng won't be able to withstand Sun Lei's attack."

"Come on, anyone interested in betting? I'm opening a betting pool. However, you can only bet on Lin Feng winning and Sun Lei losing... Heh, how about a 5-to-1 payout? I accept bets from 100 to 1,000."

"What? Why don't you just go rob someone? It's plain obvious that Lin Feng is bound to lose. Do you think we can't see? Only a dumbass would play your game."

"Hehe, how about a 10-to-1 payout then? If Lin Feng wins, you get 1,000 for betting 100, and 10,000 for betting 1,000. Is that good enough?"

"Dude, you're just desperate for money. Like I said, everyone knows Sun Lei will win and Lin Feng will lose. Only a dumbass would join your betting game... Just sit back and watch how Sun Lei decimates Lin Feng."

"I'll place a bet."

Just as the whispers were about to die down, a female voice rang out. Soon, everyone saw Ye Lin approaching, looking undeniably captivating.

The guy who'd just said, "Only a dumbass would join your betting game," hadn't expected Ye Lin to interject immediately, leaving him somewhat embarrassed. Haven't I just indirectly called Miss Ye Lin a dumbass? My mistake, my mistake... He quickly stepped back two paces, hoping Ye Lin wouldn't notice him.

"You... you're placing a bet?" The guy who'd started the betting was astonished. He'd only intended to have some fun with his friends and never expected Ye Lin, the great beauty, to join.

"Yes," Ye Lin confirmed lightly, crossing her arms.

"Let me clarify the rules. I'm only accepting bets on Sun Lei losing and Lin Feng winning. I'm not accepting bets on Sun Lei winning." The man looked at Ye Lin, swallowed nervously, and continued, "The payout is 10-to-1. So, are you... are you betting?"

"Miss Ye Lin, may I offer some advice?" a man nearby interjected. "Sun Lei up there used to be a Sanda instructor. He's quite formidable in both Martial Arts and Sanda. If you bet on him losing, the chances are pretty slim. It would be like giving away money."

"I bet 1,000 on Sun Lei losing. We'll settle after the match."

Ignoring the man's advice, Ye Lin calmly announced her bet, then turned and walked away.

"She has character! Thinks and does what others daren't, and always finds her own path... Haha, I like it."

"Like it or not, money rules. If a beauty wants to give away money, who would reject it?"

As Ye Lin walked away, the two men had completely different thoughts.

「...」

"Lin Feng, you're young and were a student, so I won't bully you," Sun Lei declared on the stage, dropping a bombshell. "If I can't defeat you within three moves, I lose!"

"Three moves? Wow, Sun Lei is that confident?"

"He has the grounds for it. I heard he was a national Sanda champion. Lin Feng, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have any martial arts experience. In my opinion, Sun Lei does have the ability to take Lin Feng down in three moves."

"Damn, that's what power is! He's showcasing his strength in front of his opponent, attracting all eyes, and making a good impression on the instructors. Sun Lei's got it all planned out."

"It's a shame for this Lin Feng kid, being an unwitting stepping stone for Sun Lei to make a name for himself. Imagine, if Sun Lei really knocks him down in three moves, will he even have the face to admit he participated in the selection match here? Hehe, isn't that a bit too harsh for a high school student?"

"Hmph, why are you all so sure Lin Feng will lose? I think Lin Feng might actually have a chance of winning," a dissenting voice finally rose from the crowd.

"Why?" the crowd asked in unison.

"Don't you think it's a virtue to cheer for the underdog during a fight?"

PFFT! Hearing this, the crowd collectively did a spit-take.

「...」

"So, how about it? I'm being polite enough, right?" On the stage, Sun Lei looked at the silent Lin Feng with utmost arrogance.

"If I can't defeat you in a single move, I'll admit defeat."

Lin Feng, who had been standing quietly on one side of the stage, finally spoke.

However, as soon as he uttered those words, everyone below the stage gasped sharply!

One move!? How is that possible!?

Isn't Lin Feng exaggerating a bit too much? It'll be exceedingly difficult for him just to win, let alone defeat Sun Lei in a single move!

"Ah, what an arrogant kid. Sun Lei has already gotten him all flustered, and yet he's still boasting. Haha. He's scared before the fight even begins. Lin Feng is definitely going to lose, and badly at that!"

"Maybe among all the participants, only Huang Yixiang would dare say he could defeat Sun Lei in a single move. Alas, Lin Feng is just a youngster; how can he compare with Huang Yixiang? Mouthing off like that is just asking for death!"

"I can already imagine Lin Feng being sent flying by Sun Lei's punch..."

"Ah, what a pity for Miss Ye Lin's 1,000..."

When Lin Feng threw out his astonishing claim, everyone assumed he was bragging due to a lack of actual ability. Hence, they didn't believe Lin Feng could beat Sun Lei.

As for Lin Feng defeating Sun Lei in one move?

That would only happen if the sun rose in the west!

"You're all talk, kid! Let me show you what I've got!"

On the stage, Sun Lei was instantly enraged by Lin Feng's words. He took his stance and, without any warning, launched a fierce attack!

WHOOSH, WHOOSH, WHOOSH...

Sun Lei's punches were fierce and fast, all targeting Lin Feng's vital areas!

One move, two moves, three moves... eighteen moves!

Sun Lei, disregarding his earlier promise, unleashed eighteen consecutive moves, each aimed at knocking Lin Feng off the stage!

However, none of his eighteen moves even grazed Lin Feng's clothes!

"It's my turn now!"

Lin Feng, who had been entirely on the defensive, suddenly roared, his voice echoing throughout the entire arena!

As he finished speaking and Sun Lei attacked again, Lin Feng threw a punch, not dodging but meeting the blow head-on!

BANG!

Their fists collided with a sharp CRACK, and then—

Sun Lei's entire body shuddered. He stumbled back more than ten steps, completely unable to control his momentum, and tumbled right off the edge of the stage, landing flat on his face!

And Lin Feng, surprisingly, hadn't retreated even a single step!

Such was the difference!

A one-punch knockout!

True to his word, Lin Feng knocked the arrogant Sun Lei off the stage with a single punch.

Crushing dominance!

At this moment, everyone below the stage—including Ye Lin and the referee instructor—was left breathless. They stared at the imposingly dominant Lin Feng on the stage, too shocked to utter a word!

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