Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Madman’s True Colors, Accepting the Battle of Attrition
As he stepped into the club, various noisy sounds filled his ears.
Over two hundred pairs of eyes turned to look in his direction at the same time.
Yang Fei felt somewhat uncomfortable with all the attention.
He was a bit worried about his identity as the King of Madmen being discovered.
But then he thought that only a few people had ever seen Madman King’s true face, and considering this was domestic and there weren’t many people around, it shouldn’t be easy for him to be recognized.
Following behind Yang Fei were Xu Mao, Xu Xingzhou, Qi Tai, and Zhang Long.
All four were martial artists, who had seen the Life and Death Platform before, but the crowd of onlookers today was still surprisingly large.
Especially for Zhang Long and Qi Tai, who were only at the Early Stage of Inner Strength, the gaze of over a dozen strong and piercing eyes made them feel extremely uncomfortable, as if their very cores were being tightened.
On the chairman’s stage, Li Zhengyi reported to Sect Leader Jiang, "Squad Leader, that youngest and most handsome one is Yang Fei."
Jiang Ziman and Du Minghui’s eyes brightened when they focused on Yang Fei.
He indeed seemed exceptionally talented.
The two were also surprised as their gaze swept over Xu Mao and Xu Xingzhou.
Who were these two?
One had a very unique aura, characteristic of the Energy Transformation Realm, while the other, though young, had an imposing aura that was considered top-tier in the Martial World.
Jiang Ziman quickly suppressed the surprise in his heart. Seeing Tong Fujun angrily standing up as if wanting to rush over to avoid unnecessary trouble, he stood up and loudly said, "Since both parties are here, could the challenger please come to the chairman’s stage to sign the life and death contract?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Fei walked over briskly.
Yan Zhongshan had been observing Yang Fei from a distance since he appeared. He could tell that Yang Fei exuded a strong sense of confidence with an imposing presence, but no matter how hard he looked, he couldn’t discern his cultivation level.
In fact, he felt that the young man didn’t seem like a martial artist, as there appeared to be no significant fluctuations of inner energy within him.
He couldn’t help but secretly feel alarmed.
Could it be that this young man’s cultivation was far superior to his own, to the point where he couldn’t detect it?
But he soon dismissed this speculation.
A youngster in his early twenties, perhaps he had learned some special technique to conceal his cultivation aura.
Seeing Yang Fei walking toward the chairman’s stage, Yan Zhongshan suppressed his thoughts and also stood up to walk over.
"Are you Yang Fei?" Sect Leader Jiang asked as Yang Fei approached, examining him closely.
Yang Fei nodded. He didn’t recognize this Martial Alliance Squad Leader who had once helped him because of a phone call from his wife.
Li Zhengyi confirmed from the side, "Squad Leader, he is indeed Yang Fei, I’ve seen him. Yang Fei, this is our Provincial Martial Alliance’s Sect Leader Jiang."
Yang Fei looked up slightly surprised and cupped his hands, "So, you are Sect Leader Jiang."
With a chuckle, Jiang Ziman showed him the life and death contract, "Take a look first, and if it’s correct, sign it. But let me remind you, once you sign, you must go to the Life and Death Platform, and your survival depends on your own ability."
Yang Fei nodded, "I understand."
At that moment, Yan Zhongshan came over.
He directly signed his name on the life and death contract, then looked at Yang Fei and said, "Kid, don’t blame me for not warning you. Once you sign and we’re on the Life and Death Platform, I won’t go easy on you. Consider it carefully, and don’t accuse me of bullying the young later."
Yang Fei responded with a faint smile and a shake of his head, "Several names are still missing."
Yan Zhongshan angrily retorted, "It’s just a duel between you and me. Once you sign, my killing you will be as easy as slaughtering a chicken. Since I’ve signed, your death is certain, why bother with extras?"
Yang Fei slowly shook his head, "As I clearly stated in the challenge yesterday, if you want me to fight this Life and Death Platform, those who wish to take my life, Wang Xiongying and Yan Cheng, must also sign."
After saying this, his gaze swept toward Tong Fujun, who had been glaring at him with resentment, and in just one glance, he knew this man was Tong Yunshu’s second uncle. He then looked toward another person in the crowd, Xu Chou.
He didn’t recognize the man, but he could feel the killing intent in his eyes.
So he said, "Anyone else who wants to kill me can come forward and sign their name, today I am willing to accept a series of challenges."
At this statement, the room erupted into an uproar.
"Damn, this kid is so arrogant!"
"Facing a strong opponent like Yan Zhongshan, he actually agreed to a gauntlet fight?"
"I think he’s just bluffing."
"Exactly, he’s going to die anyway. Might as well boast to the heavens and enjoy himself before he dies."
Jiang Ziman’s expression changed, and he quickly warned, "Yang Fei, don’t be arrogant!"
"Hahaha..."
A deafening roar of laughter spread.
Yan Zhongshan burst into laughter, then shot a chilling glare from his eyes at Yang Fei and said, "Hahaha, what an arrogant youngster. I, Yan Zhongshan, have met countless people in my life, but I’ve never seen anyone as insolent as you. Boy, who is your master?"
Yang Fei calmly replied, "Don’t bother with all this nonsense. I, Yang Fei, take responsibility for my actions. Even if you kill me, you don’t need to worry about my master coming for revenge. When I was wandering the Martial Arts World, my master told me to bear my own troubles. I’m not like you all, raising descendants who act high and mighty, causing big troubles yet they’re nothing but cowards, and you elders have to step in to shoulder it."
Upon hearing this, many people present felt a burning sensation on their faces.
Especially the people from the Situ family and the Yan Family, and even some from the Tong Family had flushed faces.
They harbored hatred against Yang Fei today, wishing they could kill him. Was it because Yang Fei provoked them?
Not really; it was because Yang Fei had killed members of their families, disgracing them. They came for revenge, or perhaps just to defend their so-called honor and dignity.
"The Martial Arts World is full of unjust disputes, all due to the habits you people cultivate."
Yang Fei spoke coldly, his gaze fixed on the few who were eager to kill him, and said in a cold voice, "Cut the crap. After killing you, I still need to go back to work. Whoever wants me dead, sign your name here. Come one by one to the Life and Death Platform, let’s settle all grudges once and for all, life or death decided by capability."
Wang Xiongying thought of the disappearance of the two Energy Transformation Realm experts by Tong Jianzhou’s side and saw Yang Fei’s overwhelming confidence and arrogance, which made him somewhat hesitant and regretted agreeing to sign yesterday.
Yan Zhongshan, however, was brimming with confidence and said to Yan Cheng, "Since this boy is stubborn, quickly sign the document, and I’ll kill him."
Thinking that if his father couldn’t kill this lad then the Yan Family was indeed in decline, and he probably wouldn’t live much longer either, Yan Cheng decisively signed his name and gave Xu Chou a meaningful look.
The implication was clear; hadn’t they agreed before? If this boy actually won, they would stop at nothing to eliminate him.
With the boy being so arrogant now, having those seeking revenge against him sign their names, wasn’t this just a perfect reason to legitimately eliminate him?
Xu Chou’s mind stirred, and he walked over to sign his name.
Yang Fei’s eyes fixed on him and he asked coldly, "Who are you, and what grievance do I have with you?"
Swallowing, Xu Xingzhou replied, "Mr. Yang, he is my uncle, Xu Chou, the father of Xu Xinghai."
Xu Chou glared fiercely at Xu Xingzhou and even more angrily stared at Xu Mao, saying, "Good job you’ve done! After this boy is dead, I will come to deal with you two traitors of the family."
Xu Mao felt a chill in his heart, but with matters having reached this point, there was no turning back, and he looked up at Xu Chou and said, "There are many things you don’t understand. I advise you to erase your name and stay out of this mess."
He still wanted the Xu Family to retain some strength and didn’t want Xu Chou to die in vain.
Xu Chou sneered, "The ignorant ones are you. This boy dared to interfere in our family affairs, his death is certain!"
But Xu Xingzhou was secretly overjoyed.
That day, Yang Fei killed Xu Yingluo on Yun Mountain, and although Xu Chou was also a Middle Third Grade expert of the Energy Transformation Realm, he was inferior to Xu Yingluo. Daring to sign his name on the death contract was simply suicidal.
If Yang Fei killed him, there would only be one competitor left in the Xu Family for him.
It was a sure thing!
Yang Fei couldn’t care less about Xu Chou; to him, it was just another head delivered to his door.
His gaze turned to Wang Xiongying, "Your son had no grievance with me, yet he was willing to be used by others, repeatedly attempting my life. I could only kill him. Since you’re so eager for revenge, sign your name, and I’ll send you to meet him in the underworld where you can continue to dote on him."
Wang Xiongying hated Yang Fei to the bone, and under his gaze, for some reason, his legs trembled slightly, and his heart filled with regret.
But in front of so many people, he couldn’t lose the Wang Family’s face. Thinking of Yan Zhongshan’s strength, he went over and wrote down his name.
Seeing that those he knew had all signed their names and his objective was achieved, Yang Fei asked Yan Zhongshan, "You first?"
Yan Zhongshan coldly replied, "To kill you, I am enough."