The scene before his eyes also seemed somewhat different from the ’interrogation’ he had imagined.
"I watched the Transcendent Competition; it was quite spectacular, breaking the aliens’ monopoly on the top three positions. Now, there are more people in Chuanxing City supporting you than me," joked Mayor Liu Feng in a very friendly manner.
Xu Mo felt that he couldn’t quite penetrate the other party’s intentions. Mayor Liu Feng appeared to be well-mannered and gave off an extremely gentle vibe; Xu Mo didn’t quite understand his purpose.
"Mr. Mayor, why have you asked me to come?" Xu Mo inquired curiously.
"There’s no particular reason," Mayor Liu Feng began. "I’ve reviewed the Transcendent Competition. There’s no issue; within the rules, Robert didn’t surrender, and in the end, he even attempted to kill you. So, whether we investigate or not, the result is the same."
"However, Lancelot Star is pressing the government, and we can’t do nothing; so, I’m afraid I have to inconvenience you," Mayor Liu Feng said, somewhat apologetically.
"I understand," Xu Mo nodded. If it was merely a formality, he didn’t mind. It wouldn’t affect him in any way.
On the contrary, this was actually not too friendly to Mayor Liu Feng. His bringing Xu Mo to the City Government had sparked significant public dissent, with increasing calls for his resignation.
If the mayor meant no harm, then the public was misconstruing his actions.
Besides, this misunderstanding couldn’t possibly be explained, nor was he going to explain it.
The office’s Communicator rang out, and Mayor Liu Feng addressed Xu Mo: "Please, have a seat."
After saying that, he went to answer it.
"Mr. David, the person has been brought to the City Government for interrogation. But as you can see, there’s considerable external pressure. The public are holding demonstrations everywhere, and I must handle this matter with caution. Please rest assured, Mr. David, I will certainly give you a ’fair’ resolution," Mayor Liu Feng stated over the phone.
After hanging up, another voice came through; he picked up again and said a few words: "Understood."
"The City Government will handle the matter with caution, adhering to principles of fairness."
"Give my regards to the President."
Xu Mo watched Mayor Liu Feng’s busyness, and suddenly understood him a little better.
This position, it seemed, was not an easy one to hold.
He had to face not only the public but also the President’s Mansion and the aliens.
After disconnecting the Communicator, Mayor Liu Feng turned to Xu Mo: "You might need to stay at the City Government for a while. I’ll arrange a resting place for you. Do you need a Cultivation Room to prepare for tomorrow’s final contest?"
"That would be fine," Xu Mo nodded. He didn’t really care; cultivating here would be the same.
However, the longer he stayed at the City Government, the less calm it would likely be outside.
Xu Mo stayed at the City Government, and Mayor Liu Feng arranged a special Cultivation Room for him, all done in secrecy, with only a few people in the know.
Outside, the turmoil continued to escalate.
Stark Hao contacted Xu Mo; after Xu Mo explained the situation somewhat, Stark Hao seemed to understand the mayor’s intentions and used the media’s power to continue to escalate the situation, though this wasn’t great for Mayor Liu Feng’s reputation.
But for this situation, Mayor Liu Feng also needed to leverage public opinion to counteract pressure from other sides.
With the media fueling the fire, the City Government was surrounded by protesting citizens, and various people in Chuanxing City openly supported Xu Mo, demanding the City Government release him immediately.
Yet, the City Government still hadn’t responded.
Consequently, calls for Mayor Liu Feng’s resignation grew louder.
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By the next day, not only had the commotion not subsided, it had actually spread even wider.
The City Government still hadn’t released anyone; they had actually detained Xu Mo for an entire day for interrogation.
At this time, a media outlet in Chuanxing City was reporting: "There are only three hours left before the Transcendent Competition’s final, and as of now, the Chuanxing City Government still has not responded or released anyone. Whether Xu Mo can participate in the final of the Transcendent Competition is unknown."
"Lancelot Star issued a stern declaration, demanding that the City Government hand over Xu Mo to them."
Upon hearing the news, the public grew even angrier.
Xu Mo, who had broken into the top two of the Transcendent Competition, might be arrested for defeating an alien and might not even be able to participate in the final of the Transcendent Competition?
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What an absurdity, they could not accept such a result.
Many people angrily expressed that if Xu Mo did not participate in the final of the Transcendents’ Competition on time, or if Xu Mo were to be penalized, they would jointly boycott the Transcendents’ Competition from then on, and it need not be held ever again.
"Additionally, there is some good news. The support rate for Xu Mo in the Transcendents’ Competition finals has come out, it’s reached ninety-nine percent," the media reporter continued to announce. Ninety-nine percent was an extraordinarily terrifying figure.
In the previous battle between Augustine and Xu Mo, Augustine had ninety-seven percent, and Xu Mo had three percent.
Now, Xu Mo reached the terrifying rate of ninety-nine percent support, almost peaking.
This sudden incident had instead sparked the public’s support for Xu Mo; even those who had disliked him before were now on Xu Mo’s side.
Now, there was unity.
At the Capital Royal Academy, Augustine, Li Kaiyun, and others saw Xu Mo’s support rate, a terrifying figure. Last year, Ye Qiu’s support rate had reached this level, but Augustine had not managed to do so in this year’s Transcendents’ Competition.
But now, Xu Mo had done it. His flamboyant personality was not particularly endearing, and he was not a graduate of the Extraordinary Academy, yet he had now obtained unanimous support, making the people of the Royal Academy feel somewhat dreamlike.
Stark Hao was incredulous at this result too. When he sent the support rate to Xu Mo, Xu Mo himself was stunned.
From an arena filled with boos to a ninety-nine percent support rate, this was...
Somehow unbelievable.
At that moment, someone approached and said to Xu Mo, "Mr. Xu Mo, the Transcendents’ Competition is about to start, let’s set off."
"Alright," Xu Mo nodded and left with the other person.
The outside world was in chaos, but he had spent the day in a relaxed and comfortable manner.
When Xu Mo appeared in the corridor outside the Transcendents’ Competition arena, countless people let out deafening cheers.
This was the first time Xu Mo had ever enjoyed such treatment, and he felt somewhat out of place.
"How does it feel?" Stark Hao walked beside Xu Mo, asking softly.
"Not bad," Xu Mo replied. Who doesn’t have a bit of vanity?
"This time it’s a blessing in disguise. Such a terrifying support rate is like an amulet for you," Stark Hao said.
"Hmm," Xu Mo nodded.
Mayor Liu Feng’s actions, why did it feel like he sacrificed himself to benefit Xu Mo?
It’s like that joke, the mayor’s support rate now might be far less than his.
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At the Transcendents’ Competition venue, the crowd swarmed in droves. Although Xu Mo had been ’captured’, they still bought tickets to come to the venue to wait, eager to see whether the City Government would allow Xu Mo to participate in the final of the Transcendents’ Competition.
Ye Qingdie, Xiao Qi, Sun Xiaoxiao, Ying, Su Rou, Benjamin, Lin Jue, Olivia, and others, including Leng Qiu and acquaintances from Steel Dome City, had all arrived early at the venue to wait.
"Please, contestants, enter the arena."
At that moment, a mechanical voice sounded, and instantly countless people held their breath in anticipation.
The next moment, the ground moved, and two figures rose into the air from two different directions.
Tanis, Xu Mo.
When Xu Mo appeared, the entire stadium erupted with a noise that lasted for an extended time.
Xu Mo, upon hearing this sound, was somewhat moved.
The experience of this Transcendents’ Competition was indeed like a dream.
Remembering how he had previously pointed his long spear toward the sky, he now felt a bit embarrassed.
The cheers persisted, and Xu Mo looked up at the crowd. Raising his hand, this time it was not a provocative gesture, but rather a wave. Instantly, the cheers intensified, and the whole place boiled over with excitement.
Not only in the venue, but the entire Chuanxing City was also filled with thunderous cheers; the whole city was in frenzy.
Xu Mo lowered his hand, and as the sound continued, he thought to himself, the pressure is so great!
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