C205 A Man Who Fell from the Sky!(2)

"Quan Feiyan!" Han Shanyuan's gaze turned cold as he spotted the man. Their eyes met briefly, but neither acknowledged the other.

"Quan Feiyan?" Woo Zhengyang repeated the name, glancing at the man with a puzzled expression.

Han Shanyuan couldn't be bothered to respond to Woo Zhengyang. It was enough that he wasn't picking a fight with him; answering questions was out of the question.

Woo Zhengyang didn't press further, but after a few drinks, Han Shanyuan couldn't help but start talking.

Quan Feiyan, the second son of the city lord of Tianjue City, was now eighteen years old. He had been a Nine-star Martial Disciple for over a year and was expected to reach the Martial Master Stage this year.

Despite not attending any academy or sect, Quan Feiyan's talent was undeniable. Judging by Han Shanyuan's deep-seated resentment, it seemed this guy's combat skills might even surpass Han Shanyuan's.

According to rumors from Tianjue City, Quan Feiyan was being groomed as the next head of the Quan family and possibly the future city lord.

This assumption was based on the fact that Quan Feiyan's older brother, Quan Feichen, was the ninth-ranked disciple in the inner circle of the Heavenly Martial Academy, with the prowess of a Middle Rank Martial Master.

Being in the top ten of the Heavenly Martial Academy's inner circle meant having a shot at entering the Heavenly Martial Sect. Even if he didn't make it, with Quan Feichen's skills, his future was limitless. Becoming the city lord of Tianjue City was just the beginning; he might even make a strong entrance into the capital.

Upon hearing the name Quan Feichen, Woo Zhengyang couldn't help but smile wryly. It seemed like fate had a way of bringing enemies together in the most unexpected places. No matter where he went, he always seemed to run into someone who bore him ill will.

Of course, if he were to be honest, Woo Zhengyang had enemies scattered throughout the land. Some he didn't even know by name, but Quan Feichen was one he remembered well. They had been pitted against each other in the first battle at No Life City.

"Heh, looks like you're in for a surprise!" Han Shanyuan said with a knowing grin after introducing Quan Feiyan.

Just as Woo Zhengyang was about to respond, the head of the Liu family and Liu Yunyun made their entrance.

After glancing around at the gathered guests, the patriarch of the Liu family spoke up, "Thank you all for attending our banquet. As you may know, my daughter's martial arts tournament for marriage is about to begin."

"Yes, yes, congratulations on finding such a fine son-in-law from the heavens!" someone called out.

"Indeed, I heard the young man is so smitten with Miss Liu that he risked everything for her. He'll surely cherish her forever!" others chimed in.

Though the words sounded congratulatory, anyone paying attention could detect the underlying sarcasm. It was clear that those speaking were from the other prominent families in the city.

Under the pressure of the law, these families wouldn't openly clash, but behind closed doors, their verbal sparring knew no bounds.

The head of the Liu family listened to everyone's chatter without a hint of anger, continuing to smile as he said, "Young Master Woo has deep feelings for my daughter, which brings me great comfort. However, there have been many rumors lately, causing some concern for Young Master Woo. That's why we're hosting this gathering today—because he has an announcement to make!"

With these words, all eyes turned to Woo Zhengyang.

Hearing the misleading words of the Liu family head, Woo Zhengyang felt a bit displeased. However, considering the importance of Liu Yunyun's reputation, he prepared to stand up and clarify.

Just as Woo Zhengyang was about to rise, Liu Yunyun suddenly interjected, "Young Master Woo has said that anyone who disagrees with the results of the martial arts contest is welcome to challenge him at any time, as long as they meet the contest's conditions. He's ready to face them whenever!"

Her words set the entire banquet hall abuzz.

Some, not fully understanding the situation, looked at Woo Zhengyang with puzzled expressions, while others glanced at Han Shanyuan, who was seated at the same table, sparking even more discussion.

"Could the rumors be false? Didn't that kid destroy his own energy channels with a full-force strike just to knock Han Shanyuan off the stage?"

"I was there that day and saw with my own eyes that the kid fainted right after his sneak attack succeeded. It shouldn't be fake! Even if he didn't destroy his energy channels, his combat strength can't be that high, or else he would have openly fought Han Shanyuan!"

"Are you kidding me? You think I'm blind? There's no energy fluctuation around him at all. Forget Han Shanyuan, even a Seven-star Martial Disciple could easily beat him!"

"Hmph... The Liu family has a clever plan, don't you see who that young man is?" someone in the know chuckled.

"Who?"

"Quan Feiyan from Tianjue City!"

"It's him! Quan Feichen's brother!"

"Exactly. Everyone knows the real reason behind the Liu family's martial arts contest. Hosting a banquet today and having Quan Feiyan here is no coincidence. Their intentions are clear!"

"So, that guy's been abandoned?"

"Abandoned or a pawn in a bigger game, who can say?"

The crowd buzzed with speculation, while Han Shanyuan remained calm and collected. He glanced at Woo Zhengyang and said, "See, I told you so!"

Woo Zhengyang smiled slightly, "Since they're choosing this way to get out of it, doesn't that give you an opportunity? Challenge me, and I'll step aside for you!"

At this moment, Liu Yunyun suddenly spoke up, "Young Master Woo also mentioned that for the sake of my reputation and his honor, all challengers should think carefully before deciding. Once the battle begins, it's a fight to the death!"