Li Shiji keenly sensed that his enemies had developed murderous intents toward his grandson Li Cunxu.

The reason was the sudden appearance of four Kings around Li Shiji. They believed they were well-hidden, but little did they know, once they were within twenty kilometers of Li Shiji, he sensed their presence.

After investigating their identities, Li Shiji discovered that they excelled in Four Symbols Seal.

The enemies had tried to seal him before and knew it was ineffective, so what was their real reason for approaching him in secret?

As he racked his brains for answers, Li Shiji saw Li Cunxu perform excellently in the Gold Tournament and suddenly realized that the enemies might plan to attack Li Cunxu. These four were sent to hold him back, preventing him from rescuing Li Cunxu.

Later, another King sneaked within twenty kilometers of Li Shiji, specializing in surveillance, keeping tabs on Li Shiji's movements every day.

The arrival of this surveillance expert further confirmed Li Shiji's suspicion.

The enemies were planning to harm Li Cunxu.

Li Cunxu said, "I won't stay at Shendu University."

Li Shiji said, "You must stay at Shendu University."

The two stared at each other.

To be precise, it was a person and a cat staring at each other.

Li Shiji was possessing a tabby cat.

Li Cunxu spoke, "I know why you want me to stay at Shendu University, Grandpa; it's because your enemies plan to attack me, right?"

Li Shiji was astonished, "How did you know about this?"

"I guessed. Your enemies can tolerate your descendants being geniuses, but they can't tolerate another 'Little Li Shiji,' and my performance in the Gold Tournament undoubtedly signals your enemies that if they don't eliminate me, I will surely become another you in the future."

At eighteen, already with the makings of a Gold Tournament champion, how could Li Shiji's enemies not be wary?

If Li Cunxu secured a top-three spot in the tournament and gained golden luck, he would have prospects of becoming a King.

In this situation, Li Cunxu saw no reason why Li Shiji's enemies wouldn't take action.

"Since you know, why still leave the protection of Shendu University?" Li Shiji advised, "You just need to stay there for a few years, and I'll handle them."

Li Cunxu replied, "For my sister Li Anle."

Li Shiji was bewildered, "Anle?"

Li Cunxu explained, "Grandpa, you're a demon-level talent, and my performance is demonic as well; Anle's performance isn't lacking either. The three of us being extraordinary makes the enemies more fearful and frantic. They can't harm you since you can infinitely resurrect, and hiding in Shendu University means they can't harm me either. The only one they can target is Anle."

"Moreover, targeting Li Anle has its advantages; it can lure me out of Shendu University and cause you to lose your composure, exposing your weaknesses."

Li Shiji said, "Anle has the protection of the Saint Lotus Li Family."

Li Cunxu responded, "But your enemies also have people within the Saint Lotus Li Family, colluding inside and out; their protection isn't reliable."

Li Shiji said, "Then bring Anle to Shendu University."

Students of Shendu University can invite their families to stay temporarily for protection.

Li Cunxu replied, "We can't bring Anle to Shendu. The moment your enemies sense our intention to take Anle for protection, they'll do everything to stop us, and the Saint Lotus Li Family won't let us take Anle. Taking Anle means their previous investments might become worthless. They won't allow such a thing to happen."

Li Shiji fell silent.

Li Cunxu said, "So, for Anle's safety, I must leave Shendu University and become a target attracting hatred so that the enemies' attention won't be on Anle."

Li Shiji's voice was slightly hoarse, "You know doing this will bring about deadly attacks, right?"

Li Cunxu said, "Kings' attacks. I have a life-saving jade given by you, meaning even an Overlord can't necessarily kill me, and it will give me a chance to escape. To ensure I don't escape and rise again, they will send a King to kill me."

The storyline of protagonists experiencing hardships, rising to become Kings, and counter-killing enemies has played out countless times on the Divine Guard Continent, causing families to accumulate too much experience from predecessors, forming a habit of never letting a demon-level genius escape.

The first move is a deadly strike.

Li Shiji said, "I know you have the old chairman's life-saving jade, but their attacks will be relentless, and your life-saving jade is limited. When it runs out, it will be your demise."

Li Cunxu replied, "It's okay. I have a plan. When the time comes, I'll hide in a secluded place."

As long as it's not a place as super safe as Shendu University, where there's no chance of making a move, the enemies' focus will remain on Li Cunxu.

Li Shiji asked, "Is your plan reliable?"

"Seventy to eighty percent sure," Li Cunxu continued, "Instead of worrying about my safety, Grandpa, I think you should be more concerned about yours. They know once I die, you will go berserk. Knowing you'll go berserk, they still want to kill me, indicating they've found a way to deal with you."

...

The top sixteen advancing to the top eight.

Li Cunxu's fifth match.

The opponent was Qi Feilong from Longdu University.

Qi Feilong said, "You defeated six-zero opponents four times in the Gold Tournament, making many online think you're quite strong. But I don't see it that way; I rather think you're a trickster. Your previous victories were all achieved by trickery."

Indeed, Li Cunxu's previous battles had hints of trickery.

The Blood Lotus Flame Flood Dragon's strong physique, the Flame White Horse's speed, and the Curse Crow's troublesome curses caught opponents off guard.

To this, Li Cunxu smiled slightly.

"If you say so, then it is so!"

"It's not just because I say so; it's the reality. Today, I'll burst your bubble of strength," Qi Feilong frowned and said seriously.

The referee said, "Please summon your pets."

Li Cunxu summoned Little White Spider, who was up to compete today.

Qi Feilong summoned the Flaming Flying Dragon.

As soon as the Flaming Flying Dragon appeared, it roared skyward, its dragon call echoing throughout the arena.

Its smooth and robust body lines, taut muscles brimming with power, its scales like heated metal glowing red, and its large, powerful wings sweeping waves of heat across the entire field with each flap.

Qi Feilong's eyes narrowed as he saw Li Cunxu switch to another pet, this time an unfamiliar one. However, it appeared weak, like a small spider wearing glasses.

With a disdainful snort, the Flaming Flying Dragon thought that such a weak pet could be crushed under one foot, nay, burnt with a mere sneeze.

"Begin the battle."

Despite his verbal disdain toward Li Cunxu, Qi Feilong was inwardly cautious, fearing a comeback, with Li Cunxu unexpectedly overturning the match once again with six victories.

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