The moment Bai Yang left, the entire venue erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
"He can actually fight above his level, Southern River Bandit is awesome!"
"Damn, both SS-class contracted spirits actually lost!"
"Erha is invincible, Dabian Monster is invincible! I think textbooks can be rewritten!"
Countless people cheered, their perceptions utterly shattered!
If a school prodigy fought against a social beast tamer above their level, it might not be that astonishing.
But Bai Yang was the top student in the China Academy, a prodigy among prodigies, yet he still lost.
The strength of the Southern River Bandit had subdued the vast majority of the audience!
As for the remaining minority, they were Bai Yang's paid online trolls...
Chen Shu quietly recalled his contracted spirits. To win the championship, he still needed to win at least two more matches!
"Little Chen, congratulations!"
Uncle Li said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration. He hadn't expected Chen Shu to actually win.
The reason he was placed in the first match was mainly to attract spectators.
In reality, no one could predict the outcome.
"What a shame, what a shame!"
Chen Shu shook his head, a trace of regret in his eyes.
Uncle Li asked, "What's a shame?"
Chen Shu calmly replied, "It's a shame I didn't kill those two contracted spirits!"
"You?!"
Bai Yang, who was about to leave, stumbled.
He wanted to retaliate, but remembering that he couldn't beat Chen Shu in close combat, and his contracted spirits were also inferior, he could only swallow his anger.
"Little Chen, you're all from the same academy, there's no need to make your relationship too strained!"
Uncle Li advised. Both were prodigies, and competition was one thing, but they shouldn't become enemies.
"It's fine!"
Chen Shu shook his head, not paying much attention to Bai Yang.
"By the way, you're already in the top six. Your next match is in twelve days!"
Uncle Li reminded him, "You need to prepare well!"
He also looked forward to Chen Shu winning the championship. Becoming the annual champion with a Black Iron Tier 2 strength would be a record-breaking achievement.
"Yes, Uncle Li, can you give me the opponent's information in advance!"
Chen Shu said, not letting his guard down.
"By the way, Uncle Li, do I need to prepare a speech?"
"What?"
Uncle Li was a little bewildered. This was a beast taming competition, what was a speech for?!
"You know, to thank everyone, like the officials, the Spirit Dou Arena, my fans..."
"Wait, wait a minute..."
Uncle Li rubbed his forehead and said, "You're not talking about an acceptance speech, are you?!"
"I think that's what it's called..."
"You can forget it..."
Uncle Li's mouth twitched. He had just finished a match and was already preparing his acceptance speech? What was this, a joke?
"Do I really not need to prepare?"
Chen Shu shook his head and went to the exclusive spectator lounge for contestants.
Tonight, besides the Black Iron Tier matches, there was also the first battle of the Silver Tier!
Since he had nothing to do, he decided to observe the Silver Tier battles.
"Chen Pi, congratulations!"
Xu Xiaoyu's eyes were filled with excitement as she offered her sincere congratulations.
"Piece of cake!"
Chen Shu waved his hand. Although his tone was calm, an undisguised smile flickered in his eyes.
It was incredibly satisfying to win and to have thoroughly beaten a strong opponent!
Just then, the two contestants for the Silver Tier also entered the arena.
"Huh? It's him?"
Chen Shu was slightly startled as he immediately spotted a flamboyant head of red hair.
It was Ling Chen, the monstrous genius who had graduated from the China Academy!
As a member of the Imperial Dragon Guard, he was also eligible to participate, as the Spirit Dou Arena was officially founded.
Xu Xiaoyu asked, "Chen Pi, do you know him?"
"Yes, he's a fan of mine. He's always asking for my autograph!"
"..."
At this moment, Ling Chen's opponent also took the stage. He was an old veteran from society.
Both were Silver Tier 3 in combat strength, and it was expected to be a fierce battle.
As a result, Ling Chen won with overwhelming power!
"This guy seems a bit strong!"
Chen Shu rubbed his chin. No wonder he was the top genius back then.
He shook his head and left the Spirit Dou Arena with Xu Xiaoyu.
"Xiaoyu, let me give you a ride!"
"No... no need..."
"Alright, the League of the Disappointed needs to be established quickly!"
Xu Xiaoyu's mouth twitched, and she quickly turned and left, no longer able to tolerate Chen Shu's teasing.
...
Chen Shu returned to the China Academy, quietly awaiting the start of his next match.
As for Bai Yang, he didn't come to cause trouble.
Who could blame him when he couldn't defeat Chen Shu?
In the following days, Chen Shu focused on reviewing his coursework.
One event during this time made him even more excited!
Perhaps considering the difficulty of the task, the school had added an additional five hundred academic credits.
If he could truly win the annual championship of the Spirit Dou Arena, he would receive a colossal reward of two thousand academic credits!
One evening, Chen Shu held a document in his hand while the television played 'Makka Pakka'.
"My next opponent is Su Han from the Spirit Suppressing Army. His contracted spirits are a Twin-headed Demon Dog and a Wind Spirit Sparrow..."
Chen Shu rubbed his chin and murmured, "I feel like I've heard of him before..."
Creak!
Suddenly, the dormitory door opened, and a disheveled Ah Liang walked in.
"Ah Liang, are you going for a rural, non-mainstream look?"
Chen Shu was slightly startled, confused by the other's appearance.
"What do you mean begging for food? Brother is about to reach the peak of his life!"
Ah Liang couldn't help but laugh maniacally. With a surge, he rushed towards the bathroom.
Bang!
Due to his excessive speed, he slammed directly into the wall, instantly cracking the tiles.
"Ow, damn it!"
Ah Liang rubbed his forehead, then got up and entered the bathroom nonchalantly.
"Hmm? You've broken through to Black Iron Tier?"
Chen Shu raised his eyebrows, instantly sensing the change in the other.
Half an hour later,
Ah Liang, wearing only red shorts, stood ramrod straight, gazing wistfully at the night sky from the balcony.
Chen Shu looked up and said, "Are you posing as 'The Thinker' here?"
"Alas, some people are engrossed in Makka Pakka, while others are already planning the future of Kyoto!"
Ah Liang sighed and said, "The difference between people is truly immense!"
"Ah Liang, you're getting a bit too arrogant!"
Chen Shu raised his eyebrows and walked onto the balcony.
As he was about to speak, a cold wind swept in!
Whoosh!
Ah Liang shivered violently, letting out an audible shiver.
At this moment, he understood what it meant to feel the wind chilling his backside!
"Damn it, it's so cold! Didn't they say that Black Iron Tier bodies are indestructible?"
Ah Liang could no longer maintain his pose and began to convulse as if seized by a fit.
"I can't even withstand a cold shower!"
Chen Shu's mouth twitched and he said, "This is Kyoto, there's no heating in the dorms. Taking a cold shower in the middle of winter, are you crazy?"
"I just thought taking more cold showers could make one younger!"
Ah Liang, shivering, put on his clothes and pants.
Chen Shu nodded seriously and said, "You do look younger!"
"Really?"
Ah Liang asked in surprise, instantly feeling that it was all worth it!
Chen Shu said, "Of course! You're so frozen you look like a little grandson, that's definitely very young!"