Everyone was once again stirred up by the question posed by the young journalist.

Enormous popularity meant that this situation was especially hot.

The hotter the situation, the greater the potential rewards.

Rewards meant countless women and money would be forthcoming…

So, in this moment, their image of Wang Zhan completely transformed.

He was handsome, so handsome that the top four could only trail behind him, appearing like his lackeys.

He was tall, so tall that he matched the figure in the video perfectly, as if he were stamped from a template.

He was fierce, fierce enough to remain unfazed even amidst a multitude, like the Nameless Bladesman standing with his blade…

"Student Wang Zhan, is what he asked just now true? We are reporters from Federation of Jing State Newspapers. Could we invite you to our headquarters for a special interview segment? The Federation needs positive role models like you…"

"Student Wang Zhan, I am a reporter from Chu State Newspapers, and we come from the same place. Do you have a contact number? We really want to do an in-person interview with you! As a son of Chu State, your emergence has completely changed Chu State's reputation…"

"Student Wang Zhan, I am a reporter from Chang'an News. We have heard that our Chang'an Martial Arts Academy and you have a good relationship. Moreover, some of our prodigious youths have fought side by side with you. Did your rise to prominence start from that moment?"

People were scurrying and scrambling, continually talking and interrupting. Some hinted at potential benefits, while others played the emotional card. As for the young reporter from earlier, he had long since been pushed to some forgotten corner by the crowd.

Wang Zhan raised his right hand gently and pressed down in mid-air, signaling for everyone to be quiet.

A flash of displeasure crossed some reporters' faces. If they treated him like an important figure, did he really think he was a big shot who could act so loftily? But this thought vanished in an instant.

They didn't know that Wang Zhan was very familiar with these reactions from a young age. He snickered inwardly. If he were back in Chu State, if he didn't beat them until their own mothers couldn't recognize them and then squeeze every last drop of oil out of them, he, this young master, would have lived this life in vain.

Subsequently, he pointed out a few familiar newspaper names in the crowd, had the young journalist stand before him, and then stood straight in front of the camera before beginning to speak slowly.

"Hello everyone, I am Wang Zhan from Chu State. I am currently a freshman enrolled at Chu State Military Martial Arts Academy. Now, I will answer the questions that gentleman asked earlier. I believe your queries should be similar to his."

The reporter who was singled out was somewhat excited. Good kid, no matter what, he let me get some exposure in front of the major news agencies. Even if I can't continue in this line of work, I can easily switch jobs in the future. Little did he know…

Wang Zhan gave a wry smile.

"I don't know where this gentleman got his information. It feels like it's some gossip about a legendary figure seen by the roadside, or perhaps from something like the 'Records of the Martial Heroes,' that made him mistake me for that powerful hero. In fact, this is just a misunderstanding."

The young reporter's face turned completely green, while the other reporters burst into scornful laughter.

Exactly, what kind of reporter was he, really? Would you fabricate stories just for a bit of performance? Not like them; they knew from the start this was an impossible situation. Their interviews weren't driven by such sordid motives; they were here to witness the heroic bearing of the champion team's captain from the Federal Martial Arts Competition.

Besides, even if they finished their interviews, it wasn't guaranteed they would be published. Unlike those paparazzi, who dare to release anything, true or not.

Wang Zhan didn't mind boasting about himself a little. The greater the disparity, the better. He didn't want people to associate him with the Nameless expert.

Just the original organization and a few other insiders… a moment's thought revealed countless loose ends waiting for him to clean up. That bastard Li Chengyuan, trying to force him into the Military Department, was practically pushing him into a fiery pit. He was already overwhelmed dealing with him; how could he have any time to spare for this unfamiliar arena of fame and fortune?

Wang Zhan continued to speak eloquently.

"I've just seen the video of the Nameless Bladesman. I have to say, both individuals are very powerful. Whether it's the expert from the original organization this gentleman mentioned, or the bladesman holding the blade, they are figures that I, who have only just touched upon the realm of a level 4 Warrior, must look up to. They are already in another world.

Also, I do have a fondness for blades and use them as my primary weapon. However, this doesn't mean that I am a bladesman, or that I could possibly be that Nameless heroic bladesman. Otherwise, if because I am a man, does it mean I could potentially become another man's father at any moment?"

"HAHAHA…"

This kid is amusing, very amusing.

"In short, their strength is not something we can fathom. Furthermore, I have only just reached the realm of a level 4 Warrior. If I were to truly face them, aside from lighting a lantern in a latrine—looking for shit—I don't believe there would be any other outcome."

"The final question, why did the Military Department offer ten thousand points…"

「Meanwhile」

While Wang Zhan was continually dealing with the reporters, Song Dongming, Huang Pufeng, and the others were completely bewildered.

"What video?"

"What bladesman?"

"What man in black?"

The other three teams, however, upon hearing that Wang Zhan had now reached the threshold of a level 4 Warrior, their expressions collectively and undisguisedly darkened.

Hanqing of the Federal Martial Arts Academy and Chu Yuming of the Federation Military Martial Arts Academy were, of course, still harboring fantasies of winning the league championship. However, they had only just reached Level 2 Warrior; a single level's difference was a world apart.

Yuan Mengru, the team leader of Yanjing Martial Arts Academy, was naturally upset because she had suffered a huge loss at Wang Zhan's hands previously, blaming herself for losing her mind then. She initially hoped to settle the score, yet who knew Wang Zhan was already approaching level 4 Warrior?

If she had known this earlier, only a fool would have listened to that damned old man, Yun Tianyi's, deceptions when he claimed Yanjing Martial Arts Academy didn't need such fame and that staying low-key was best. That was complete bullshit! The thought that she had inadvertently helped Wang Zhan, allowing him to bask in the spotlight once again, made her want to gnash her teeth.

「In the end.」

With casual excuses, Wang Zhan dismissed the reporters' questions, including explaining the act of three prominent individuals stepping back to let him stand at the front as merely a joke among young people, not to be taken seriously.

Then, using the imminent start of the Team Extra Time Competition for the Martial Arts Academy Competition as a pretext, he hurriedly departed. By the time only the backs of the reporters were visible, the four mentors had somehow reappeared from another corner.

Just as Wang Zhan was about to confront Mingyue and ask what all the commotion was about.

HONK!

A frantic car horn blared, as loud as a firecracker exploding next to Wang Zhan's ear, making him slowly turn to look at a somewhat tiny pink beetle parked by the roadside.

Then, the beetle's window rolled down.

A captivating, fair-skinned face, though somewhat pale as if anemic, yet exceptionally radiant, appeared before Wang Zhan. Without a hint of politeness, she pointed at him and commanded imperiously,

"You all move aside. I have something to say to him."

Mingyue glanced at the woman's appearance and her car, an unusual glint in her eyes. Without a second thought, she signaled to Wang Zhan and then led the team away, leaving a thoroughly befuddled Wang Zhan behind.

Wang Zhan pointed at himself in confusion. Had he stumbled into some trouble again?

Li Chengyuan, you bastard, nothing good has happened since I met you!

"Are you looking for me?"

"No shit. Who else would I be looking for if not you, a ghost?"

The charming woman's words seemed to carry barbs, making Wang Zhan feel a sense of unease.

But judging by Mingyue's reaction, she probably knew this woman too. Indeed, Jing State is vast, and life here isn't easy. One careless step outside, and you could easily tread in some stinking dog shit.

Shaking his head, he slowly stepped forward, preparing to speak.

Who would have thought, however, that the woman would act as if she had gone mad, driving the car straight at him. Wang Zhan froze, almost jumping out of his skin, cursing under his breath, ready to dodge.

"What the fuck, are you insane? Don't think I won't hit you just because you're a woman. Let me tell you, in my eyes, men and women are all the same. If it comes to a fight, I definitely won't show any mercy!"

Fortunately, the woman was merely showing off her driving skills, parking the car precisely beside him.

Then, she opened the right-side car door, looked at him with utter contempt, her eyes narrowed as she commanded,

"Get in."

Damn it, does she really think I'm a pushover that any little brat can bully?

To his surprise, the woman continued,

"You don't need to attend the Team Extra Time Competition opening ceremony anymore; I've already requested leave on your behalf. If you don't get in the car, I guarantee I will report to the Organizing Committee that your physical body has reached the Martial General level. They will then strip you of your eligibility to participate."

Wang Zhan's eyes narrowed intently.

Looking at this woman, who at this moment seemed even more domineering and cold than Mingyue, his eyebrow twitched.

RING RING RING…

It was Wang Zhan's phone.

"Hello, it's me!"

"It's Mingyue. I just received your request for leave. I've approved it, and the officials didn't refuse either. So, go and have fun, but be careful and take good care of yourself."

"What… BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP…"

Wang Zhan was completely speechless. What kind of person was this?

"Getting in or not?" the woman continued to shout.

Wang Zhan steeled himself, a ruthless glint flashing across his face.

Fine, I'll get in! You think I'm afraid of you?

With that, he directly opened the driver's side door and pulled the woman out of the car.

"Get out. I won't say it a second time."

The woman would never have imagined Wang Zhan would do such a thing.

It was the first time she had encountered a situation like this, especially having never met such a street-punk-like, shameless character as Wang Zhan. She was just an ordinary person; faced with a young ruffian possessing the physical body of a Martial General, she naturally had no way to fight back.

Yet even so, her boundless confidence still made her prepare to shout back.

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