Chapter 404 - 395: Everyone Backs Down, No One Takes the Stage!

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Damn it, this guy’s strength is incredible, otherwise people like us would be dying to snatch his wealth! A trillion is way too envy-inducing! It’s only because the betting market is backed by the Huaxia Abnormality Organization headquarters and various major families, and even the Mortal World has its shadow in it, that the liquidity of the betting market is exceptionally strong. Otherwise, they might not even be able to come up with a trillion! "Good boy, your level of cunning..." Master Blood Dragon was speechless as he looked at Bai Yan, unsure whether to praise or scold his disciple. "Haha, just messing around for fun, as long as it’s enjoyable." Bai Yan laughed, sticking to the same phrasing. A hundred billion was just for fun, and even after winning a trillion, it was still just for fun. Indeed, for Bai Yan, this money was just part of a game. It’d be nice to win, but losing was no big deal. The most important thing is the mentality. Taishan could collapse right before his eyes and he wouldn’t bat an eyelid, immense wealth could gather around him and he wouldn’t go crazy with joy. That’s the invincible mentality of a true powerhouse. Such vast wealth, even Mr. An’s face was full of stupefaction. Having won a trillion and still saying it was just for fun, he was really crazy! And Sima Xuanxuan could only respond with a bitter smile and a shake of his head: "Mo Yi, you really fall far behind our nephew Master Bai..." Wasn’t Sima Moyi trying to promote himself? Fine, then Bai Yan would just go along with it! Take control of the entire public opinion, manipulate the outcome of the match! Bet on the highest odds, and make a killing! When Sima Moyi’s attention and goals were focused on the match against Bai Yan, Bai Yan was focusing on the entire scene; he was controlling the whole field. Even the match between Sima Moyi and Chen Wuwei was being manipulated by Bai Yan behind the scenes. Compared to him, not to mention Talent and combat power, even their intelligence and vision were not on the same level! Looking at their mentalities, there was no comparison at all. Bai Yan had never taken Sima Moyi seriously. Even for this trillion, Bai Yan only smiled faintly: "Just playing around." In many respects, Bai Yan was already way ahead of his peers among the Abnormals, by far too much! Looking at the various expressions of admiration, shock, or helplessness on the faces of the elders, Bai Yan just smiled and didn’t speak. The trillion might seem like a lot, but in fact, it wasn’t much for the betting market. Abnormals were much wealthier than ordinary people, with each Abnormal betting at least millions, if not tens of billions. In Bai Yan’s estimate, just after the Dragon Vein Family Summit was held, the total liquidity received by the betting market would be close to a hundred trillion. Even after the majority of the money was won by others, the betting market could still make a net profit of around thirty trillion. Most of that thirty trillion would be invested in the development of the Huaxia Abnormality Organization and the nation. Compared to that, the mere trillion won by Bai Yan was really nothing. It was just intimidating to hear. "What should we do next?" "Do you even have to ask? Bai Yan is definitely the one promised to rise!" "Let’s go! Bet on it, I’m betting Bai Yan is the rising star!" "I don’t believe it, with Sima Moyi defeated, is there anyone who can be more powerful than Bai Yan!" "But isn’t there still Chen Wuwei? His Talent isn’t bad either! An eighty-meter Dragon Pillar, tied with the highest record!" "Chen Wuwei? Just a disciple of Bai Yan, can he be more powerful than Bai Yan? What a joke!" "You make sense!" "Come on, let’s place our bets!" The crowd below rushed to place their bets, being cautious this time, with everyone betting on Bai Yan to be the rising star, few people bet on other odds, and even fewer bet on successive victories for Bai Yan. After all, they had learned their lesson from a loss, now everyone wanted to play it safe. "Cough cough." Master Blood Dragon coughed lightly and turned his head to ask Bai Yan, "So? Should we start now, or wait a little longer?" Master Blood Dragon was seeking Bai Yan’s opinion. Actually, it didn’t really matter if they competed now or not, everyone was just following the formalities. If nothing unexpected happened, Bai Yan was one hundred percent the Dragon Pillar’s rising star! No, there couldn’t be any accidents! Looking around the field, who could have greater Talent than Bai Yan? Bai Yan said with a smile, "Let’s start now then, since Sima Moyi has already failed, we might as well end the match." "You’re right, let’s have you take the stage then, quick battle to quick decision." Master Blood Dragon smiled and nodded. In his heart and that of Mr. An, Bai Yan was the true and most deserving Dragon Pillar’s rising star. Now that the obstacle of Sima Moyi was gone, it was natural for Bai Yan to return to his original status. Just as Master Blood Dragon was about to stand up to announce the next contestant to take the stage. Bai Yan suddenly spoke to stop him. "Wait, Master, I will go place my bet first." Bai Yan smiled heartily and floated up, Under the watchful eyes of all, he drifted towards the betting area to place his bet. By this time, those who were originally at the betting area had already returned, and nobody else was there. Everyone only saw Bai Yan smiling beams as he flew there, and smiling beams as he returned. No one knew what bet he had placed. "What bet did Bai Yan place?" "Don’t even have to ask, he definitely bet on himself!" "Right, even though the odds are low, he can still make some money!" "I’m guessing that’s the case." The crowd discussed and speculated, only Master Blood Dragon looked at Bai Yan with a peculiar gaze. "Kid, you bet on yourself this time, right? You didn’t bet on anyone else, did you?" Master Blood Dragon uneasily asked a question. No help for it, his disciple’s personality was just too unpredictable, no one could be sure what Bai Yan might be thinking. "Uh, I bet on myself." Bai Yan smiled and nodded. He indeed had placed a bet on his own contest. Master Blood Dragon breathed a sigh of relief, swiftly stood up, with Inner Strength surging, his steady voice spread throughout the arena: "The second match shall commence, Bai Yan to the stage, others may challenge at will!" "It’s indeed Bai Yan!" "I wonder how long Bai Yan can last..." "The two dark horses, one is already out of the game, hopefully Bai Yan doesn’t fall as easily as Sima Moyi!" As soon as Master Blood Dragon’s voice dropped, the people under the stage started chattering, whispering to one another. Faces in the crowd wore expressions of worry, joy, and excitement in various degrees. With a carefree smile, Bai Yan’s body lifted without any breeze; he floated casually onto the grand stage. Bai Yan, like an exceptional and graceful gentleman, face adorned with a slight smile, casually surveyed the contestants beneath the stage. Every contestant who met Bai Yan’s gaze slightly averted their eyes, none wanted to step onto the stage. After a silent ten minutes. Still, no one went on stage, with only Bai Yan standing there alone. No one dared to be the first to go up! As the saying goes, a man’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow, perhaps it refers to Bai Yan at this moment! The might of a single person, truly intimidating the whole arena! The rest of the twenty-nine contestants, each and every one, dared not climb onto the stage! Among them were the best of the best from various Dragon Vein Families in Beijing! A number of them, just a few days ago in the trend of public opinion, had thoroughly scorned and belittled Bai Yan. But now, faced with Bai Yan himself, they all chickened out! They turned their heads away, not daring to meet Bai Yan’s gaze. Behind his back, anyone would dare to speak ill of Bai Yan; after all, Bai Yan wouldn’t know, and making bold claims wasn’t illegal. But with Bai Yan there in front, standing on the platform! Who would dare to be presumptuous? "No one challenges?" Bai Yan smiled, speaking gently, "Are you all afraid?" "Are you all afraid?" That single sentence made many faces in the audience incredibly unsightly. Many clenched their fists in secret, feeling indignant but trembling all over, their faces pale as iron. They were heaven’s chosen of Huaxia, yet they were being scorned like this. And the one looking down on them was but a nineteen-year-old youth! Even more, many of the chosen were significantly older than Bai Yan! Yet ... five minutes later, still no one took to the stage. Who would dare to go up! Who would dare to challenge! Even though Bai Yan called them cowards, no one dared to rise to the challenge. Nobody wanted to be a laughingstock, nobody wanted to be the first to be eliminated by Bai Yan! The three elders sitting in chairs looked at each other, all seeing the helplessness and shock in each others’ eyes. They hadn’t anticipated that Bai Yan’s aura would be so terrifying! Just by relying on his identity as a former member of the Rising Dragons, he managed to suppress twenty-nine of Huaxia’s chosen, none daring to compete against him! Alone on the stage, facing the crowd, he indifferently called for battle, yet no one dared to test his mettle! Such a scene, throughout the history of the Rising Dragons Tournament, had never been seen! Such a talent, actually a member of our Huaxia’s Rising Dragons, how could we not flourish and rule the world! Master Blood Dragon’s heart pounded unceasingly as he intently watched the young man who stood proudly on the grand platform, looking down on all the strong with disdain! He is the pride of all Huaxia!

Chapter 404 - 395: Everyone Backs Down, No One Takes the Stage!

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