Chapter 549: A Frightened Norton
Early the next morning.
Ling Zhan still rose early.
Today is the start of the Deathmatch Tournament!
It will take place in the central arena of Tianxiu City!
This arena is one of the largest and most famous in the world!
It's even grander and more imposing than the Holy Light Empire's Royal Arena!
After all, the Royal Arena of the Holy Light Empire was originally just a place for royal family members to train and spar.
Even with temporary expansion, it can't match the Tianxiu Arena, where the entire venue has been cleared out.
Although it's just morning,
the outside world is already buzzing with excitement!
Countless tourists and spectators have flocked to this Underworld God Island.
Naturally, they came here to witness the entire Deathmatch Tournament with their own eyes!
Especially to keep an eye on that non-specialist wanderer, who has rocketed to fame over the past half-year and is also participating in this Deathmatch Tournament!
As a dual champion, this non-specialist wanderer is already immensely popular worldwide; now that he's participating in a deadly competition again, he has drawn the attention of countless fans and spectators!
Ling Zhan stood in a tall building, sipping tea and looking down at the crowds below.
He could even see...
quite a few people holding banners.
Some of these banners even supported the evil organizations!
It seems the peace mechanism of this Underworld God Island has really let these evil organizations run wild.
Of course...
quite a few banners were held up to support Ling Zhan, clearly from his fans.
But as for Ling Zhan, he didn't care in the slightest.
So-called fans...
to him, they're entirely dispensable; he doesn't even bother managing them.
If he were inclined to manage this sort of thing now, then half the people on the internet could be said to be his fans.
Primarily because Ling Zhan is just too exceptional.
Not only is he powerful, but he also has immense personal charm.
The most critical point…
is that he's very handsome!!
People are visual creatures.
Anyone's first impression of the opposite sex is inevitably based on appearance.
Those who say it was love at first sight are generally just attracted by looks.
If someone says they like you upon first meeting, don't think about it – they're drawn by your appearance and body.
So Ling Zhan has plenty of fans, some for his skills, but most for his looks.
In response, the higher-ups even suggested making Ling Zhan a model of excellence as a public figure.
Ling Zhan shook his head and refused.
A model celebrity?
What a joke!
He can't sing, dance, or rap.
At most, he can play a little basketball.
After breakfast, Ling Zhan quickly went to the gathering point.
The reservists from the Hundred Ghosts Fortress also came to watch.
Li Chaoge, Zhu Yaoguang, Saint Luni, and others.
Even Norton came here.
Before Ling Zhan arrived,
Norton, whose strength had surged, was staring at Momoka Itsuki as if he were a beast ready to tear her apart.
Recently, he just hadn't had the chance.
Otherwise, he'd have tormented this Fusang woman long ago!
Momoka Itsuki seemed unconcerned by Norton's malicious gaze.
And then...
she suddenly turned her head, smiling brightly, and said, "Mr. Ling, you're here…"
Huh!?
Mr. Ling?
Ling Zhan!?
Ling Zhan's here!?
Originally filled with malice, Norton couldn't help but shiver the moment he heard Momoka Itsuki's words!
His whole, tall frame visibly shook!
The once vicious look in his eyes was instantly replaced by panic!
This sight only further convinced Momoka Itsuki that this demon had been psychologically scarred by Ling Zhan.
Laughably, he'd previously been thinking of revenge.
When Norton gritted his teeth and mustered the courage to turn his head,
the next second,
he was slightly taken aback.
Because, in that direction, there was no sign of that terrifying figure he feared.
He was tricked!
He had been tricked!
In an instant, he realized that Momoka Itsuki had blatantly deceived him!
So much so that he showed such an ugly expression!
Especially as he saw the endless mockery and amusement in Momoka Itsuki's gaze.
Anger flared up in him!
"You…"
He had just opened his mouth to speak.
But Momoka Itsuki suddenly resumed a respectful demeanor and looked in another direction, saying, "Mr. Ling, you're here…"
"You wretch, you're trying to fool me again!?"
Norton, seeing this, was not afraid; instead, his fury grew!
Since when had a mere Fusang woman dared look down on him like this!?
Damn it!
Without hesitation, he reached out his right hand, ready to grab this Fusang woman before him!
But just then…
Huh!?
A bone-chilling aura, enough to make Norton's heart skip a beat, suddenly overwhelmed his mind!
Familiar!
Too familiar!
This icy aura, filled with endless killing intent, haunted his dreams, often startling him awake!
As he froze mid-movement, mechanically turning his head…
he found that cold, merciless figure standing nearby, calmly looking at him.
Though his gaze was calm, it was impossible to discern any emotion in his eyes.
Yet at this moment, Norton felt an overwhelming killing intent explode within him!
Damn it!
He actually came!
"I'll say it once: don't block my way!"
The cold words came from that figure.
Who else could make Norton's face turn pale in an instant?
Naturally, it was Ling Zhan!
Swish!!
Without any hesitation, Norton immediately abandoned his attack, retreating forty to fifty meters away!
Meanwhile, Momoka Itsuki watched Norton with a smile.
This darkened Norton's gaze.
Bullying under the guise of power…
No, it was dog-like behavior under someone else's protection!
Has Momoka Itsuki become Ling Zhan's dog?
In fact, Ling Zhan wasn't intentionally solving Momoka Itsuki's problems.
To him, both Momoka Itsuki and Norton were dispensable trash.
He was simply on his way to the gathering point and happened to pass by.
If Norton hadn't suddenly appeared, Ling Zhan wouldn't have even spared him a glance.
But since he blocked the way, a warning was necessary.
"Seriously? Scared enough to retreat that far…"
Norton's cowardly reaction drew mocking chuckles from the surrounding reservists.
It was undeniably impressive...
Captain Ling actually managed to reduce Norton to this state.
In comparison, Liu Baixin merely had his clothes stripped, a minor social embarrassment, making it seem quite lenient.