Chapter 1000: Chapter 1000

"You laughed at me before, but when it’s your turn, you become a turtle, really spineless."

"Tang Ming, don’t be arrogant, don’t forget you’re not in first place yet, nothing to be proud of."

Fu Renjie’s anger erupted.

"Stop using others as an excuse, if you have the guts, enter the Hidden Weapons Room?"

Tang Ming grinned, looking at Fu Renjie with disdain.

Fu Renjie’s face turned livid as he cursed and sat down angrily, though unwilling, he genuinely dared not take the risk.

Immediately, Qian Bujun and Zhao Tianba also forfeited, and Lin Canghai and Long Ao naturally forfeited as well.

This round of the competition ended with only three contestants advancing, while the rest forfeited. Since Wu Xiaoyu was from the Dark Group, the Dark Group faction had an intangible advantage.

The next day, the first match concluded:

Tang Ming and Wan Yong tied for first place with 100 points, totaling 300 points;

Wu Xiaoyu was second with 90 points, totaling 180 points;

Qian Bujun forfeited with 0 points, totaling 150 points;

Long Ao forfeited with 0 points, totaling 140 points;

Zhao Tianba forfeited with 0 points, totaling 130 points;

Lin Canghai forfeited with 0 points, totaling 80 points;

Fu Renjie forfeited with 0 points, totaling 40 points;

Meng Shuangfei forfeited with 0 points, totaling 0 points.

When Qin Fang announced the results, Wu Xiaoyu’s smile was lopsided. As the only known female among the nine contestants, she unexpectedly placed second with 180 points, far surpassing the score of Long Ao, whom she once admired, truly surprising.

Long Ao felt extremely frustrated about this, originally planning to have Wu Xiaoyu assist him when Tang Xin wasn’t around, but now Wu Xiaoyu’s score was higher than his, leaving him no face to ask for her assistance.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today’s second match is also an emergency response. The venue is nearby, so you can rest here during lunch. Food and bedding will be brought to you."

Qin Fang spoke leisurely after a while, advising, "Rest well, I hope you achieve good results in the afternoon’s match."

No one objected to this suggestion, while Tang Ming and the others were curious about the afternoon’s match content. Unfortunately, they had no idea about the details before the match began.

Tang Ming wasn’t very concerned. As long as there was food, drink, and a place to sleep, he was fine. Then a group of people left the Hidden Weapons Room, led by Qin Fang to the resting area.

"A bunch of fools, idiots, and useless losers..."

Fu Tianyou sat in the office, cursing brazenly.

When he heard that Fu Renjie and others forfeited so easily, Fu Tianyou almost exploded with anger.

"Deputy Director, please calm down."

Lengzhan quickly stepped forward to comfort him, saying, "After all, we announced externally that the hidden weapons are real, it’s normal for young master and the others to be scared."

"Normal, my ass! They don’t even think with their brains. Would I jokingly risk their lives?"

Fu Tianyou gritted his teeth and shouted, "So many points forfeited for nothing, now the Ming Group’s total scores are lagging behind, it’s a disgrace."

Fu Tianyou was genuinely furious this time. Under the pressure of the Ming Group faction and Tang Ming’s request, he had no choice but to declare that the gadgets in the Hidden Weapons Room be replaced with real hidden weapons.

But as the organizers controlling the competition process, the Dark Group could totally make a false show of compliance, claiming to replace with real hidden weapons but actually using gadgets for Fu Renjie, Zhao Tianba, and Qian Bujun to compete.

Moreover, since the Ming Group faction requested the use of real hidden weapons, if Lin Canghai and Long Ao dared to participate, even if they got shot, it would be reasonable, and no one could criticize them.

Unexpectedly, Fu Renjie and the others chickened out completely upon hearing real hidden weapons would be used, forfeiting and missing out on a golden opportunity to collectively surpass the Dark Group faction’s contestants’ scores.

"That’s not entirely true, Wan Family’s kid is still firmly in first place, and Qian Bujun, Zhao Tianba’s scores aren’t bad either."

Lengzhan reluctantly comforted him.

"What’s the point if they can’t get first place?"

Fu Tianyou snorted coldly, gritting his teeth: "I was hoping Renjie could raise his score this time, but this kid is so disappointing, it’s infuriating."

"Ahem, our priority now is thinking about how to eliminate Tang Xin in the upcoming matches, don’t be angry anymore."

Lengzhan cautiously reminded him.

"Yes, yes, yes, I never expected Tang Xin to be such a monster."

Fu Tianyou nodded repeatedly, a serious look on his face, "Wan Family’s kid perfectly passed because he was familiar with the firing patterns in the Hidden Weapons Room and prepared countermeasures early on. But Tang Ming entering the Hidden Weapons Room for the first time, his emergency response is truly frightening."

Long Zhan nodded in agreement, anxiously saying, "With such skills, I’m worried our people will struggle in the afternoon matches."

"Bring in someone else."

Fu Tianyou narrowed his eyes, coldly saying, "Get someone of a higher level, no matter what, find a way to eliminate him."

"Okay, I know what to do now."

Lengzhan nodded in understanding.

During lunch, Long Ao and three others continuously flattered Tang Ming, expressing their admiration as endless as the river.

Tang Ming remained indifferent, either eating like crazy or finding a place to sleep, leaving the three of them utterly frustrated.

Keep in mind that Lin Canghai, Wu Xiaoyu, and Long Ao were all talents in the Imperial City, especially Long Ao, who considered himself the top young member of the nine great families. Now lowering his stature to curry favor with Tang Ming, only to be met with disdain, that feeling...

However, after several matches, Long Ao was no longer as arrogant as before, not only overwhelmed by Tang Ming’s strength but also realizing from Wan Yong being able to keep pace with Tang Ming that there’s always someone better.

Tang Ming also took Wan Yong very seriously. The reason he didn’t pay attention to Lin Canghai and others was that he was contemplating Wan Yong’s methods of attack, puzzled by how Wan Yong could repel many hidden weapons with merely his shout, it seemed unscientific.

Tang Ming also had his secret attack methods, but for his Poison Skill to exhibit full power, there had to be some traces, while Wan Yong’s methods were completely traceless. If not clarified, should they face off in the future... It would be hard to guard against.

After lunch, Qin Fang once again gathered all the contestants outside the Hidden Weapons Room.

"Host, why are we here again? Is the next match still in the Hidden Weapons Room?"

Lin Canghai immediately asked with some curiosity.