NOVEL WEB Chapter 207: Chapter 207: Tang San Is Not Convinced? Simple, Beat Him Until He Submits
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Upon hearing this, Tang San forced his eyes open, looking at Dai Chengfeng. A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, and his face was filled with stubbornness and unwillingness as he gritted his teeth:
"I won't submit…"
Bam—
The moment Tang San's words faded, Dai Chengfeng's expression remained calm, but his hand applied a slight force.
He grabbed Tang San by the head and slammed it into the hard arena floor. A dull thud echoed across the stage, sending dust flying.
The impact left a shallow mark on the arena floor, carved by Tang San's head.
The force was just right—enough to stun but not kill.
"How's that?"
Dai Chengfeng asked again, his expression unchanged, still as calm as before.
His tone was eerily tranquil, as if nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, Tang San's vision was filled with golden stars.
His forehead was split open, and blood trickled down his brow, blurring his vision.
However, he endured the excruciating pain, his throat emitting a muffled yet resolute voice: "I! Won't! Submit!"
Though weak, the voice carried an unyielding determination.
Still unwilling to submit?
Simple—beat him until he submits!
Bam—
Dai Chengfeng remained expressionless, slamming Tang San's head into the arena floor once more.
Hiss!
Beside them, Ma Hongjun watched the scene with wide eyes, swallowing hard in fear. His gaze was filled with terror, and he instinctively held his breath.
He feared drawing Dai Chengfeng's attention…
One wrong move, and he'd be the next victim of this brutal beating.
"Sorry, Xiao San. It's not that I, Ma Hongjun, lack loyalty—it's just that this Dai Chengfeng is too ruthless!"
Compared to him, Boss Dai seems as innocent as a rookie.
No wonder Boss Dai was forced to flee to the Tian Dou Empire. Their strength and merciless nature are simply on entirely different levels!
By now, Tang San's appearance was utterly disheveled.
His face was smeared with blood and dirt, his hair tangled and plastered to the sides of his face, and his clothes soaked in blood.
Even so, his eyes still gleamed with stubborn defiance, glaring at Dai Chengfeng as if trying to burn his image into his memory.
"How's that?"
Dai Chengfeng asked for the third time, his tone still as calm as ever, without a trace of change.
This time, upon hearing those two words, a flicker of fear finally appeared in Tang San's eyes for the first time. His body instinctively tried to struggle.
But having already been severely injured by Dai Chengfeng, his body was weak, and the repeated impacts left him unable to escape.
"I won't submit!"
Seeing no way out, Tang San decided to give up struggling altogether. He stopped resisting, still glaring at Dai Chengfeng with unyielding determination, forcing out the two words through gritted teeth.
Let's see just how hard your bones are, Tang San!
Bam—
This time, Dai Chengfeng increased the force in his grip and slammed Tang San's head down again.
Tang San felt a surge of intense pain from his head, his vision went black, and his consciousness began to blur. Yet, he still clung to consciousness, refusing to pass out.
At this moment, in the backstage lounge, Yu Xiaogang's eyes were wide open as he stared at the screen, watching his disciple Tang San being treated this way by Dai Chengfeng. His body trembled slightly, his expression complex.
On one hand, he was frightened by Dai Chengfeng's methods, his legs involuntarily going weak as he silently thanked his luck…
Thankfully, it wasn't me facing Dai Chengfeng this time. Otherwise, I would have been the one enduring such brutal treatment.
On the other hand, anger and resentment burned fiercely within him like flames.
His hands clenched into tight fists, nails nearly digging into his palms: Dai Chengfeng!
I swear, I will make Xiao San stronger.
One day, I'll make you pay dearly for what you've done today!
Meanwhile, in the crowd, Tang Hao was also consumed by rage.
His eyes turned blood-red, and his aura surged uncontrollably, causing the surrounding air to tremble.
One of his hands was clenched tightly into a fist, his body leaning slightly forward, ready to charge at any moment.
But soon, sensing the presence of a Title Douluo lurking in the shadows, he forcibly suppressed his impulse…
This is Spirit City. If I intervene, Xiao San's life could be in danger, and I'd once again become a target for the Spirit Hall's pursuit.
I can't let my momentary anger worsen the situation.
With great effort, Tang Hao restrained himself from acting.
But his gaze remained fixed on Dai Chengfeng, as if silently saying…
"Dai Chengfeng, for daring to humiliate my son like this, I'll remember you!"
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On the arena stage.
Dai Chengfeng, who had mastered the vast expanse of spiritual power, clearly sensed Tang Hao's piercing gaze. He turned his head in the direction of the gaze and immediately spotted the 'mysterious figure' wearing a bamboo hat in the audience.
Tang Hao, is it?
Previously, Dai Chengfeng had refrained from revealing Tang San's identity to Bibi Dong, fearing that if the information leaked and reached Tang Hao—who was not in Spirit City—
If we fail to capture Tang Hao and he learns that I exposed Tang San's identity, it would only bring trouble.
It's better to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.
Especially from a Title Douluo capable of using self-destructive spirit rings, whose peak combat strength rivals that of Jin E Douluo.
Thinking about it, the risks far outweigh the benefits.
Now that Tang Hao dares to come to Spirit City, should I reveal both Tang San and Tang Hao's identities to Bibi Dong?
Let her deal with them together?
But soon, Dai Chengfeng shook his head and dismissed the thought.
Bibi Dong is currently undergoing the inheritance of the Rakshasa God. During this process, she must fully immerse herself in the god's will to barely grasp the power of the Rakshasa God.
The double strain on her mind and body leaves her unable to unleash her full strength during the inheritance.
Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu is away, accompanying Qian Renxue in obtaining her sixth soul ring, and Bibi Dong cannot command the envoys of the Douluo Hall.
What if Bibi Dong goes through all the trouble, only for Tang Hao to escape using his self-destructive spirit rings because Yue Guan and Gui Meii are too weak?
Never mind!
Killing Tang San and Tang Hao wouldn't bring me much benefit, but if Tang Hao escapes, it would leave endless trouble behind. The risks far outweigh the rewards.
With this thought, Dai Chengfeng withdrew his gaze and looked back at Tang San, speaking calmly:
"You should be grateful for your identity. Otherwise, you'd already be dead."
What does he mean?
Tang San listened to Dai Chengfeng's words, his mind filled with confusion. But Dai Chengfeng ignored his bewilderment and spoke again.
"How's that?"
"I…"
This time, Tang San had barely begun to speak when Dai Chengfeng grabbed his hair once more and slammed his head into the arena floor, completely disregarding Tang Hao's presence.
Dust flew, and the dent in the ground seemed deeper. Tang San's body twitched.
Soon after, Dai Chengfeng forced Tang San's head up again. Blood covered his face, making him look utterly pitiful.
At this moment, Hu Liena looked at Tang San's miserable state and then at Dai Chengfeng's almost emotionlessly calm expression. She couldn't help but recall her brief battle with him earlier.
It seems he had gone easy on me back then.
Otherwise, Tang San's fate today would have been mine…
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