Chapter 1279: Chapter 1278: The True Purpose
With the appearance of the Seven-star Blood Lion, the crowd once again erupted into a frenzy. Many of these people were aware of the Red Powder River incident, but had never seen the Seven-star Beast with their own eyes. The visual impact they experienced now was, understandably, immense.
"Fourth Rank strength, yet managed to tame a Seven-star Beast. I’m quite curious," the opponent finally spoke, seemingly genuinely interested.
"I’m here today just to fight, so let’s cut the crap," Wang Junyi said flatly.
The opponent’s gaze was fixed on the Blood Lion, not even sparing a glance at Wang Junyi, clearly not regarding him as a threat.
"I don’t need to remind you, do I? A Beast Tamer shares a life pact with an Exotic Beast. If you die, it doesn’t matter, but if it dies, it’d be a real pity," the person said.
Wang Junyi frowned. Who was this guy? He looked shabby but was quite blunt. He hadn’t even started fighting, yet he seemed so sure Wang Junyi would lose. However, Wang Junyi was aware of his own strength. Naturally, he couldn’t defeat his opponent without Su Changfeng secretly protecting him; he wouldn’t even dare get on the stage.
"We haven’t even started, and you already believe I’ll lose? You’ve got a big mouth," Wang Junyi said.
The person smiled confidently, evident in his eyes and brows: "From the moment you arrived, the outcome was destined. Adding it would only buy you a little more time."
"It seems you’ve misunderstood. This challenge is from me alone, not including it," Wang Junyi said.
Upon hearing this, the person finally looked at Wang Junyi, but his eyes were filled with disbelief. Challenge him solo? Did he really think a mere Fourth Rank could do anything against him?
Even the three members of the Pei Family in the crowd looked astonished.
"Second Uncle, is he crazy? He’s actually planning to single-handedly challenge the opponent?" Pei An asked Pei Yu.
Pei Yu also looked puzzled. What was Wang Junyi thinking? Did he really believe that a mere Fourth Rank could confront the opponent? It was nothing but a fool’s delusion.
At this moment, the Blood Lion suddenly left, leaving only the challenger and Wang Junyi on the stage.
"Is there something wrong with this guy’s head?" Pei Yu was shocked. He initially thought Wang Junyi was just boasting, but had never expected him to really go solo—this was practically courting death!
"Although Wang Junyi isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, he can’t be this foolish, can he? What does he mean by all this?" Pei Rong also said, baffled.
No one could understand Wang Junyi’s actions, not even the person on the stage. They couldn’t figure out why Wang Junyi was doing this.
"You’re courting death," the person looked at Wang Junyi and said.
Wang Junyi called out the Blood Lion to signal his solo challenge, as instructed by Su Changfeng. If he had gone alone, the opponent might have lacked the patience and killed him outright.
Given the significant strength gap, Wang Junyi might not have even had the chance to make a move and would have died at the opponent’s hands.
By bringing out the Blood Lion, he would certainly arouse the opponent’s suspicion, so he wouldn’t kill Wang Junyi immediately, as he needed time to figure out Wang Junyi’s intentions.
This gave Wang Junyi a chance to strike, and if he could employ his full prowess, their goal would be achieved.
"Take this!" Wang Junyi shouted and charged at the opponent, pouring all his strength into the attack, completely neglecting defense as instructed by Su Changfeng.
What was unfolding before the Pei Family trio left them even more bewildered. They couldn’t comprehend Wang Junyi’s strategy. With the Blood Lion’s help, he might still survive; alone, he was bound to die.
"Second Uncle, could it be that he’s unaware of the opponent’s strength, so his ignorance makes him fearless?" Pei An speculated.
"Watch carefully; until it’s over, no one knows what he truly intends," Pei Yu said solemnly.
On the stage, Wang Junyi unleashed all his might against his opponent. His moves were bold but failed to inflict any real damage, even appearing ferociously fierce, but unable to truly harm the opponent, not even landing a hit.
The opponent, as Su Changfeng predicted, did not take the initiative to attack, as there were too many questions in his mind. He wouldn’t kill Wang Junyi casually without understanding the situation.
He was intrigued. Why would a Seven-star Beast Tamer forgo using an Exotic Beast to challenge him with meager Fourth Rank strength? What could be the purpose of such a suicidal act?
"Kid, what do you mean by this? Don’t you know your own strength?" the opponent asked Wang Junyi while defending.
At this point, Wang Junyi had nothing on his mind but to keep striking. He trusted that Su Changfeng could protect him, and he hoped to leverage this opportunity to enhance his own strength. Thus, he continued to attack relentlessly, giving his all.
"Answer me, or I won’t be so polite," the opponent’s gaze gradually hardened, threatening Wang Junyi.
Wang Junyi poured all his power into his attacks, indifferent to the opponent’s words. He only sensed a surge of untapped power within him, continuously emerging, boundless, a feeling he had never experienced before, as though all his pores had opened.
Moreover, Wang Junyi had never struck with such abandon in all his years, unfettered by the worry of life or death, solely focusing on attacking while confronting a superior opponent.
Despite the opponent repeatedly asking him, Wang Junyi remained silent. The opponent’s patience was visibly waning.
"Last chance, answer me. What are you aiming for? Otherwise, I’ll retaliate," the person said in a cold voice.
Wang Junyi turned a deaf ear to it. At this moment, he found himself unable even to control himself, with the unfamiliar force within him rampaging, threatening to spiral out of control, unable to stop even if he wanted.
Realizing Wang Junyi’s state, the opponent first frowned, then laughed knowingly: "Wow, you’re really daring, intending to use me to elevate yourself. Kid, you’re clueless. Even if you do improve, I can still kill you, so spare yourself the effort."
He spoke, backing away several steps, maintaining a safe distance from Wang Junyi. Just as he was about to kill this reckless fellow, he suddenly sensed an aura enveloping him, an incredibly dangerous one, capable of crushing him.
Uncontrollably, a hint of terror flashed in his eyes as he stared at a direction offstage.
In the crowd, a figure was slowly approaching. He could distinctly perceive that this person’s strength far surpassed his own!
But why would such a person appear in a humble Qiyun City?
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