They were not attending this banquet for the first time. Based on past experience, in the initial rounds, everyone would consciously conserve their strength, and as Li Chonglou expected, the fights would be kept to a minimum.
Even when occasional intense fights broke out, they were mostly in the later stages. A fight drawing blood in the very first round instantly conveyed a different competitive atmosphere!
Mu Qi also expressed some worry, "I wonder what Brother Li's strength is like. I hope Brother Li can stay calm."
Sisi turned her head and said gravely, "Qiqi, with that fellow Wu Long around, if he wants to stay calm, he probably won't be able to."
The screen showed everyone, and with careful observation, it wasn't hard to notice that Wu Long was currently standing with Li Chonglou.
And as for who Wu Long was, they actually knew quite well.
After all, for a group to have an eccentric person, they would be quite conspicuous, and Wu Long, to them, was an eccentric.
Mu Qi, upon hearing Sisi's words, became even more uneasy. "I heard that Brother Wu Long likes to recruit all sorts of extraordinary individuals, and not many of them end up with a good outcome."
An An's boyfriend suddenly turned around and reminded her, "Qiqi, after going out, you should ask clearly first. If he really intends to cooperate with Wu Long, it's best you don't get involved with him anymore."
An An echoed, "Yes, I've also heard that Wu Long has a mysterious organization abroad. Anyone who enters and cannot sever ties with those around them is almost always drawn into it!"
Mu Qi's brows immediately knitted together, and she said with difficulty, "But Brother Li was brought in by me. If anything really happens, then I..."
"Qiqi, this is not your fault. Although you brought him in, you've given him all the necessary reminders. They are all adults and should be responsible for their own choices."
Mu Qi couldn't refute it and finally could only reply with an "Okay." Then, the group turned their gaze back to the big screen.
If one observed carefully, it would be apparent that they were not merely watching. Everyone, including Mu Qi, had a small screen resting on their armrests, upon which they could write and record with their fingers.
As any change occurred on the main screen, everyone would silently move their fingers, as if recording something.
And in the hall.
After the fourth match concluded, Uncle Quan on the stage suddenly called out Li Chonglou's name. His opponent was from the collateral families of the Sixteen Great Families, the Hui family.
This was naturally a brief introduction of the man named Hui Fu by Wu Long before they went on stage. Li Chonglou nodded and then stepped forward.
The gazes of the crowd immediately shifted. This outsider had caused quite a stir today, first Xiao Qiudu, then Xiao Cheng, attracting An Wei, and finally hooking up with Wu Long.
To say they weren't curious would be a lie.
And under the large screen outside, Du Shu and Dong Yulin clenched their fists secretly, looking as if they were cursing.
After Li Chonglou went up on stage, his opponent Hui Fu also leaped lightly, gracefully jumping onto the ring.
To be honest, perhaps due to their upbringing, everyone present was not only good-looking but also fair-skinned, unlike Li Chonglou, who had emerged from a tempestuous past.
Just standing there, one could clearly feel that the two were not from the same stratum.
Of course, this was only on the surface. With careful observation, one would notice that Li Chonglou's aura was completely unaffected.
There were no pre-battle pleasantries or introductions. As Uncle Quan's voice rang out, the match between the two immediately began.
Hui Fu made the first move. Inner energy surged from his feet, and his figure vanished from his spot with a swoosh. Li Chonglou, who had already merged with Rainbow, immediately retreated a step, and a massive fist appeared before his eyes.
"He can dodge?"
The man was obviously stunned for a moment, then he realized that Li Chonglou was at least a third-level expert, and his expression immediately turned serious.
"Then taste this move!"
A scorching heat suddenly appeared in the air. The discerning individuals below immediately remarked, "It seems everyone is aiming for the spots. Are they going all out from the start?"
"Is this the Hui family's Scarlet Whip?"
The crowd's attention was immediately fixed on Hui Fu. The reason this ultimate move was not to be unleashed early was not only due to the consumption of inner energy but also because it was easy for others to analyze and break down. This was only the first round, and those watching from below would naturally not let this opportunity pass.
On the stage, as the scorching heat appeared, Li Chonglou's vision was occupied by a fiery red.
He had only recently learned that each person here possessed their own ultimate secret technique. The effects of using these secret techniques were very similar to the cultivation methods of the person from the Divine Messenger organization he encountered at the airport – both could materialize the illusory!
This was somewhat beyond his usual understanding, and the feeling on stage was completely different from that below!
As this fiery red appeared, in addition to the change in temperature, there was also a sense of oppressive force akin to inner energy locking, somewhat similar to the oppressive aura of that terrifying fellow he encountered in the Lost Land, only much weaker.
"This secret technique, it might not be bad to learn a move or two."
Li Chonglou's interest was also piqued. The fiery red in front of him finally transformed into a ball of red fire and hurtled directly towards him.
The speed was astonishing, and the path it carved even created a sonic boom!
However, Li Chonglou remained unhurried. To the astonishment of everyone, instead of retreating, he advanced.
"What is he doing? Trying to tank it?"
Below the big screen, Mu Qi's heart leaped into her throat, and she dared not breathe.
However, a dramatic scene unfolded.
Li Chonglou, who advanced instead of retreating, suddenly accelerated. Before the fireball reached him, he had already moved around to its rear. And there, Hui Fu's figure was clearly visible.
Bad!
Sensing the disappearance of the aura in front of him, Hui Fu reacted instantly. But before he could deactivate his secret technique, Li Chonglou had already reached his back.
"Do you want me to act, or do you concede?"
Feeling a strange aura locking onto his dantian, Hui Fu stumbled out of the fireball, and at the same time, the fireball dispersed in the air like foam, like a small firework.
However, the owner of the firework looked even more disheveled.
"I concede."
As Hui Fu raised his hand, Li Chonglou withdrew his hand and stepped back down from the stage.
Only then did the crowd below react.
"Holy cow, that fast?"
"This guy is something else. He figured out the solution so quickly. Was it a fluke, or did he already know about the Hui family?"
"His strength..."
For the first time, the eyes of the crowd looking at Li Chonglou changed, their curiosity growing even more intense. Only Xiao Qiudu wore a stunned expression.
He could barely manage the second level. Let alone Li Chonglou, he couldn't even defeat Hui Fu! This banquet was essentially for entertainment, and who would have thought Li Chonglou could defeat Hui Fu in less than a minute?