Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 286: Chapter 215: Outbreak of Conflict

Bastard!

These three words not only provoked but insulted.

Lin Feng didn’t know how the other person knew his identity, nor did he care; even if they knew, so what?

In the face of the other person’s amused look, Lin Feng’s expression didn’t change, just his originally indifferent eyes were a bit colder.

Because they were so close, Zhan Tianyu deliberately spoke quietly, no one heard what he said to Lin Feng when he got close, just like no one anticipated Lin Feng would suddenly make a move.

Facing the handsome face in front of him, Lin Feng threw a punch directly, the fist creating a whistling wind, and the air emitting a sharp tearing sound.

Although Zhan Tianyu was provoking, he didn’t expect Lin Feng to suddenly make a move in public. He hastily raised his right palm to guard his head; when the fist and palm clashed, both of them slightly trembled, each retreating a step, appearing evenly matched.

But the next moment, Lin Feng, slightly crouched, suddenly exerted force with his left foot, leaping mid-air towards Zhan Tianyu, during which his right knee lifted like a cannonball aiming at Zhan Tianyu’s chest.

Because the incident happened suddenly, and with Lin Feng prepared, Zhan Tianyu only managed to protect his chest with his right palm, then was sent flying backward two or three meters, finally stopping after being blocked by teammates behind him.

At this moment, Zhan Tianyu was shielded by his teammates, his right hand slightly trembling, feeling bursts of sharp pain.

The fight happened too quickly, catching everyone off guard, and by the time they reacted, the two were already separated.

”You’ve got guts.”

Zhan Tianyu looked at Lin Feng, shaking his arm with a smile.

He didn’t seem angry; instead, he found it amusing.

Originally, he just wanted to stand out in front of Yang Ningbing, but didn’t expect to end up looking somewhat embarrassed. He pushed the teammate blocking in front of him aside, stepping towards Lin Feng, but before getting close, someone grabbed him.

”Do you want to forfeit the competition right away?”

The coach of the Great Wall Team, a middle-aged woman, grabbed Zhan Tianyu by the collar, hastily saying.

She simultaneously scanned around.

As one of the Three Heroic Academies, the Great Wall Team and the Red Cloud Team naturally attracted attention, and due to Yang Ningbing, the rivalry added several outside spectators.

Now, the immediate conflict upon meeting made many onlookers eager for drama brighten their eyes.

”Here come the staff members.”

Seeing Zhan Tianyu itching for a fight, the coach quickly persuaded him.

There’s a significant difference between a university coach and a Glory Professional Club coach.

In a professional club, eight out of ten coaches were professional players themselves, choosing to coach after retiring.

The coaches have more power than the players, and players highly respect and do not easily contradict them.

But for students like Zhan Tianyu, who are soon to graduate or have already graduated, they won’t interact with the coach after this competition, limiting the coach’s influence over them.

”What’s going on?”

The hotel manager and event staff hurriedly came over, asking while standing between the two teams to prevent unnecessary conflict.

At this time, Coach Huang also approached Lin Feng, asking for an explanation.

Bu Zheng stood calmly by, reacting no more than the Great Wall University’s lead.

”That kid made the first move.”

Zhan Tianyu remained silent, but a tall and skinny young teammate pointed angrily at Lin Feng, saying.

Lin Feng also recognized the tall, skinny young man, having seen his information.

Fire Mage Xu Tu’an, 22, a graduate this year, at the Peak of Fifth Grade in Martial Arts, refining the Ninth Grade Flame Giant.

When Xu Tu’an said this, people’s eyes turned to Lin Feng. Many had indeed seen Lin Feng initiate, but it was clear Zhan Tianyu first approached Lin Feng and said something, triggering the conflict.

”He spewed crap at me!” Lin Feng explained calmly.

Spewed crap?

”Haha!”

”This kid’s hilarious.”

”He’s too arrogant, but I like it.”

The crowd burst into laughter, and the staff exchanged glances, smiling wryly and muttering to themselves, ”Truly arrogant.”

”What did you say?”

”You’re the one talking crap!”

”Lin Feng, what makes you so cocky?”

Seeing their captain insulted, the Great Wall Team members couldn’t hold back, while Little Sister Dong and others, seeing Lin Feng bullied, refused to back down and retorted, ”Why get that close unless you’re spewing crap?”

”Don’t you know you have a filthy mouth?”

”First meeting, acting like we’re old pals.”

Yu Qiao, nicknamed Old Sneaky, consistently ranked first on Red Cloud University’s ’Most Wanted to Beat Up’ list, always arrogant, only ever being the bully. Now, fearing chaos more than anyone, he patted his face, taunting the Great Wall Team: ”Arrogant, huh? Come hit me then, you cowardly bunch of turtle bastards, wimps, trash....”

While others were subtle in their jeers, Yu Qiao directly spewed trash talk, his deliberate obnoxious demeanor enraging the Great Wall Team nearly to the point of Demon Possession.

Even Yun Kai, usually silent and reticent, stepped up, boldly declaring, ”If you want to fight, then fight!”

Dominant!

Many people sighed in their hearts.

In the eyes of most, although both are Hero Academies, the Great Wall Team’s overall strength is definitely stronger.

Yet in this moment of verbal clash, the Red Cloud Team’s momentum seemed to have the upper hand.

Excluding substitutes, as the main forces, the cohesion of Lin Feng’s group of five was unexpected.

It felt as if with just one word from Lin Feng, Little Sister Dong and the three would act immediately, not caring about any violations or potential penalties.

Though the Great Wall Team is strong, they clearly don’t have this kind of cohesion.

The National College Glory League is crucial for all students, as it’s the most important opportunity of their lives.

This is just a small conflict; there’s no need to risk disqualification.

And that’s the biggest difference between the two teams, resulting in a contrasting momentum.

One hesitates, the other is fearless.

The war of words lasted for two to three minutes and quickly ended, as there was intervention from staff, coaches, and leaders; a fight was definitely not going to break out, and continuing to argue was boring, so it naturally ended.

Regarding the conflict between Lin Feng and Zhan Tianyu, the event organizer merely issued a few warnings without any punishments.

Youths naturally have a fiery temper, especially cultivators who have seen blood; conflicts are quite normal. Simple verbal spats are fine, as long as there’s no large-scale brawling, there will be no punishment.

”Very well, I hope you can remain so arrogant in the finals.”

Having suffered a hidden loss and knowing revenge was impossible at the moment, Zhan Tianyu suppressed his anger, a slight smile appearing on his handsome face.

This was clearly a tough talk.

However, for Lin Feng, such words had no effect. He looked at Zhan Tianyu, and said with a faint smile, ”No need to wait for the finals. If you’re unhappy, let’s meet directly in the preliminaries tomorrow, loser exits the finals, how about that?”

See who’s tougher!

Lin Feng has never lost.

At this time, the faces of everyone in the Great Wall Team, including Zhan Tianyu, slightly changed.

”Indeed, quite arrogant!”

A reporter, while snapping photos, sighed inwardly.

In terms of team momentum, you can’t compare, and even tough talk, you lose out.

You set a date for the finals, they set one for the preliminaries.

Preliminaries happen in other-dimensional spaces, and the Jade Seal is not an ordinary Space Gate. By then, each team will face the threat of alien races, and many teams will form alliances. Even with grudges, teams won’t clash in the preliminaries because any carelessness can lead to real casualties.

If both are wounded and eliminated simultaneously, the one who suffers is still the Great Wall Team.

It’s worth noting that Lin Feng, Dong Yunan, and Yun Kai are merely juniors. Even if eliminated this time, they could still participate in the next tournament.

But for the Great Wall Team, the main lineup consists of graduates. If they’re eliminated, they’ll never get another chance like this, and as championship favorites, if they were eliminated in the preliminaries, it would be truly embarrassing.

The barefooted are not afraid of those wearing shoes.

For this reason, even the most arrogant Xu Tu’an wisely closed his mouth when facing Lin Feng’s challenge.

Seeing Zhan Tianyu looking so aggrieved, everyone felt sorry for him.

Why provoke Lin Feng of all people?

This guy is notoriously arrogant, having survived life and death battles. Even major companies and conglomerates, as well as the Juxing Club, have suffered losses at his hands and couldn’t retaliate. Yet, you think you can threaten him.

”Why provoke him when there’s no need!” Yang Ningbing said helplessly.

Although she didn’t hear what Zhan Tianyu said, it was evidently not anything nice.

If it were someone else, Yang Ningbing might think the person was just bluffing. But Lin Feng was likely serious.

You may deny his talent, question his character and ethics, but never doubt his courage.

Lin Feng’s brazen nature is known nationwide.

Back when he had just reached the Second Grade, he dared to engage in life and death battles with a Peak of Second Grade, who had refined an Advanced Demon Spirit. He even dared to deceive the Juxing Club, so what does he not dare to do?

Besides, Lin Feng’s ruthlessness is also infamous.

Those who offended him never ended well!

”Try to avoid having them meet in the preliminaries. I feel Lin Feng is serious,” Ye Qiu said to Yang Ningbing.

This time, he wasn’t part of the main lineup, but a substitute.

Great Wall University is full of geniuses, and the team members have been working together for three to four years and know each other well. Even with his talent, he couldn’t easily replace them.

Even being a substitute was something he worked hard to earn, as the school considered the next year’s tournament.

If not for the provocation from Lin Feng and the other two, he wouldn’t feel this sense of urgency.

A comedic scene quickly ended. Although there wasn’t an actual fight, even the war of words was entertaining for the onlookers.

Some reporters had already snapped photos of the confrontation. As the two teams exchanged verbal barbs, he had already drafted a news article and published it online...