Chapter 373: Chapter 240: New and Old Grudges

In the semifinals, Lion Duke revealed his fangs, showcasing his powerful dominance to the entire Hedan. Among the younger generation, his word was law. After crushing Didia, the Royal Knight Academy was on a roll; opponents thereafter were hardly a threat to them. Another crushing 3-0 victory, it had been this way for years. Other academies were one grade, but the Royal Knight Academy stood alone at the top. In Hedan’s tradition, any tarnishing of the Royal Knight Academy’s honor was absolutely unacceptable. This was their bottom line, and the standards among all the academies were the strictest.

With the best talent selected, the best resources provided, and a strict and excellent atmosphere, it’s impossible to be weak. Even at Hunting Enjoyment Club’s peak, it couldn’t infiltrate the Royal Knight Academy’s team. If Holman found out, he would immediately expel them. They didn’t care if it was one club or another, but if it affected the atmosphere and lost discipline, whoever it was, they had to leave.

This was Holman’s confidence; he feared nothing and no one. Why should he back down?!

Didia and his teammates lost without any complaints; it was simply a mismatch. However, the process hurt his pride a bit. His Thunder Power was completely suppressed; he hardly posed a threat to Holman. This was different from what he had imagined, and it was indeed hard to accept. Moreover, Holman didn’t even show any special skills against him, clearly saving them for the finals, perhaps not even needing them there.

Simmons, the team from Saint Grace Canon Law School, and their afternoon opponent Zheng Shengxun and the Eternal Knights team also watched together, fully feeling Holman’s demonstration. It was typical of killing the chicken to scare the monkey, but neither side had time to consider this; they had to first get past each other.

Neither side spoke upon meeting face to face. If it were before, Zheng Shengxun might have tried to play mind games before the fight, but now it was no longer important.

At noon, in Lirong Inn, Li Xin was having a private meal. Ma Liu didn’t want to waste some of the leftover ingredients from Dragon Mother’s previous meals, so it was consumed internally among them. Dragon Mother was absent and sorely missed, and Justin was ignored by everyone. It had regained its freedom once again.

It was obvious that Justin was quite happy. Although it was well fed and cared for, it was treated like a pet. How could the King of Cats, who awakened and roamed the Dao Yuan Continent, willingly be a pet? So it, along with Mr. Kan and Old Fang, went off to work.

“Ma Liu, why have you been so absent-minded lately?” Li Xin asked while eating. It was really, damn, delicious.

Ma Liu snapped out of a daze and waved his hand.

Li Xin put down his chopsticks, “Cough, cough, there’s something I’d like to ask your help with.”

Ma Liu waved his hand again, “No, no help. No, I mean, willing!”

“Haha, that’s brotherly. It’s like this: in the evening, I’m having dinner with my girl… good friend, and I’d like you to prepare a table of delicious dishes.” Such gourmet food, how could Christie not get a taste?

Ma Liu patted his chest swiftly and gave a thumbs up; he’d ask the boss for a leave that evening.

Li Xin smiled like a blooming lotus, thinking he’d buy a couple of bottles of wine later. It’s a pity that Young Master Xiong Ying was in a match; it wouldn’t be polite to disturb him. Otherwise, borrowing a few bottles from him would be better. Oh, almost forgot, there’s still Young Master Xiong Ying’s battle in the afternoon.

After finishing his meal, Li Xin hurried to the arena to cheer on Young Master Xiong Ying.

The scene was already bustling. Li Xin had a hard time squeezing in to find his seat. Both parties had already arrived at the waiting area. The first half was predictable. Didia may have lost, but he was only upset for a moment. Losing to Holman was no disgrace; they simply couldn’t beat him. Didia and his team wished to watch the decisive match between Simmons and Zheng Shengxun. These two now had no room for maneuvers.

On the Eternal Knights’ side, Zheng Shengxun and his team were all full of killing intent. The Zheng Family promised generous rewards; as long as they won, each person would be rewarded with ten thousand Lira. Victorious fighters would be rewarded fifty thousand Lira, and those able to seriously injure or eliminate opponents in the match would receive an additional five thousand Lira.

The battle for glory was a contest, but casualties were unavoidable. Although rare, such sacrifices occurred in past battles and were deemed honorable. Of course, killing during a match decision was a disgrace to knightly honor and absolutely unacceptable. Zheng Shengxun intended to relentlessly create trouble for Simmons and Saint Grace Canon Law School, also to ensure all knew the consequences of opposing the Zheng Family.

Regardless of these bonuses, everyone would give it their all in a battle for glory. Zheng Shengxun and the Eternal Knights had no intention of facing off directly against Holman’s Royal Knight Academy. Simply entering the finals was the best outcome and aligned with family interests. Thus, the battle against Simmons was desperate.

On the other side, Simmons, along with Lancer and Rock, were equally excited. This battle with Zheng Shengxun required no motivation. Celestia was somewhat nervous but was feigning calm; she couldn’t disturb the team.

“Has Brother Li arrived?” Rock asked.

“I didn’t see him earlier; he should be here soon,” Celestia replied.

“Haha, I want Brother Li to see my real progress. Fighting him might be tough, but others are easier,” Rock said with a grin, feeling exceptionally relaxed.

Others also gathered strong confidence from the last battle, but when it came to mindset, none compared to Rock. This kid naturally had thick skin and talent in the right places.

Simmons was also looking forward; his grandfather hadn’t briefed him on anything last night and was very relaxed, sleeping contentedly on the old master’s chair.

The outside cheers grew louder; it was time for the match.

Zheng Shengxun finally drank the magic potion from Song of Hell. During the match, using magic potions was prohibited, but it wasn’t banned pre-match. On the one hand, magic potions mainly aided oneself, with limited duration, and on the other, if discovered, it would clearly tarnish honor. But compared with honor, the Zheng Family cared more about this victory. After all, they lacked knightly spirit; strength was all they wanted.

Zheng Shengxun was not unfamiliar with magic potions, but after this potion entered his body, he felt a wonderful sensation, a strong power surged within, and everything around became crystal clear. A sense of mastering the world overwhelmed him.

Zheng Shengxun confidently stepped into the arena, while Simmons also stepped on the scene, both receiving cheers from the audience.

After the ceremonial greeting, Zheng Shengxun assessed Simmons, “Did you bid a proper farewell to your family yesterday?”

Simmons chuckled, “Seeing you so outwardly confident, it seems you’ve used some means.”

Zheng Shengxun’s face turned cold, “Dealing with you is quite easy.”

He said while drawing his Divine Relic “Wind Bite.” His attacking Divine Relic was undoubtedly superior to Simmons’ shield-breaking one from the start; using the magic potion was simply a foolproof tactic.

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