Chapter 148 Special Arrangement for the Local Rich

"Axi, tell me the whole story. I'm much more reliable than Old Wang. He's just all talk, not even as good as you." Winnie said, unusually gossipy.

Wang Feng on the side wasn't pleased, "I prefer quality over quantity. Besides, I have a childhood sweetheart back home. What about you, little girl?"

"Your mother could take out three blind dates. Can you?" Winnie stood up and pointed at Wang Feng.

Everyone exchanged glances, wondering, is this how brutal the Li family is?

"I think we should focus on the challenge from the Holy Tribunal," Kela couldn't help but say. Why are humans so unserious, always thinking about nonsense?

The conversation immediately shifted to the current hottest topic among the Roses, which was also the main concern of the team. Even Winnie lost her mood for arguing.

"Every problem has a solution!" Old Wang wasn't worried at all. Now that he had Anbolin backing him, why would he need to hide? Old Wang confidently said, "Fight if we must, what's the big deal?"

Initially worried that this guy might flee without a fight, everyone felt a surge of spirit.

Winnie smiled smugly and said, "Old Wang, you sure are relaxed. The Holy Tribunal team made it to the knockout stage of the Hero Tournament. As captain, do you have any strategy?"

Kela, Wu Di, and Fantasia all looked at Old Wang expectantly.

Though their captain couldn't fight, his brain was sharp, and they trusted him in this aspect. Seeing his confident demeanor, they were sure he had a plan.

Old Wang chuckled and said confidently, "Don't worry, I've already sent someone to gather intel. This Holy Tribunal team has an exceptionally powerful soul beast master named Andy. I'll handle the toughest one myself, guaranteeing a win. As for the rest of you, pick your opponents and just go for it. Life and death are trivial; if you can't handle it, tough luck..."

Except Winnie, the other three felt a sudden darkness.

Damn...

Everyone was slowly understanding Old Wang's nature. When he says 'strongest,' he means 'weakest.'

To be fair, everyone knew Old Wang had no fighting power, so picking the weakest opponent wasn't surprising. But what did he mean by 'everyone else picks one'?

What kind of strategy is 'life and death are trivial'?

Why does it sound so infuriating?

Fantasia looked stunned, Kela rolled up her sleeves, and Wu Di symbolically picked up a drumstick. Old Wang instantly became wary, "What are you doing? Hey, I paid for this meal! Gentlemen use words, not fists!"

Winnie spat and then smugly said, "I knew you were useless! No worries, we still have the world's strongest and most awesome vice-captain! Here's the intel."

Winnie wiped her greasy hands on Old Wang's clothes and pulled out some documents.

Despite the joking, Miss Li took things seriously. With the Li family's intelligence department, gathering this information was easy.

"The captain of the Holy Tribunal team is Mu Mu, known as the top fire wizard in the Holy Tribunal and a leading figure in the Wizard Academy. He has a fiery temper but looks a bit old, earning him the nickname Uncle Mu."

"The vice-captain Shamo Dou, you should all know him. A genius martial artist who joined our Roses last year, reportedly admires Karida. Just three months after being poached by the Holy Tribunal, he's now a prized student in the Martial Dao Courtyard and even taken as a disciple by the dean."

"Windless Rain, a rare offensive exorcist, somewhat like Yin Fu, but male."

"Cai Yunhe, a notorious womanizer in the Holy Tribunal's Gun Institute Academy, but with excellent gun skills, known as one of the 'Three Guns' of the Holy Tribunal."

"And then there's Andy." Winnie looked at Old Wang meaningfully, "You're right, Old Wang. While not the strongest, he's definitely a notable soul beast master in the Holy Tribunal's Soul Beast Academy. The strongest soul beast masters are those with money, and Andy has a very wealthy uncle named Anbolin!"

Soul beast masters are a unique profession, requiring less innate talent and more resources. If they can acquire and maintain soul beasts, their combat power can skyrocket.

Anbolin's family ranks among the top five in Aurora City, and his influence in the Holy Tribunal isn't just due to his own strength. This is why the Roses have declined, as most influential figures now support the Holy Tribunal.

"Oh, is that so? I specialize in dealing with these nouveau riche. Leave him to me!" Wang Feng understood. Old An was reasonable; losing the match was inevitable, but as captain, he needed to secure at least one victory.

"Is that so? There's a substitute," Winnie added with a smile, sensing something different, "But not a fighter, the alchemist Mapeier..."

"Ah, that name sounds familiar, but no worries, it doesn't matter!" Old Wang boasted, unconcerned about substitutes.

"Afeng, I feel uneasy."

"Axi, you're grown now. You can't rely on the captain for everything. What is strength? It's moving forward bravely. My words may be rough but true. Life and death are trivial; if you can't handle it, tough luck. This is the highest realm!"

Fantasia and the others rolled their eyes, realizing they couldn't count on the captain. At least they had intel on their opponents, but how to choose them?

Winnie looked gleeful, having already chosen her opponent.

Since they were going to lose anyway, she wouldn't let Old Wang get away with it!

On the weekend, the Rose Holy Sanctuary's Martial Dao Courtyard was bustling with activity, a rarity. Despite the loud cheers, the Roses' decline had been gradual, and extra training was uncommon, making the atmosphere mediocre.

But today, the Martial Dao Courtyard was packed, with people from other courtyards also attending. Despite low chances of winning, they couldn't ignore the challenge.

The arena, though small, was filled with nearly a thousand Rose disciples and over a hundred from the Holy Tribunal. Though outnumbered, the Holy Tribunal members were confident, chatting casually, showing no respect for the Roses.

"Didn't expect so many people. Thought no one would show up."

"Heard their new president is a sycophant, with a bad reputation. Seems they still have some popularity."

"After today, they'll be gone."

The Holy Tribunal disciples openly criticized, enjoying their superiority, especially against peers. In recent years, the contrast between the two Holy Sanctuaries was clear. Without Karida's fame, the Roses would have faltered. Her presence as a titled superhero was a significant boost.

Though they came to Datura, everyone knew it wasn't because of the Roses' strength but their inherent power.

"Can't deny it, this guy represents the Roses well. Everyone agrees, right?"

The Holy Tribunal crowd jeered, infuriating the Roses. They came because they were Roses, but deep down, they didn't trust Wang Feng or his 'Old Wang Team.' At least Luo Lan could maintain some dignity.

"Bullshit! We haven't fought yet. How do you know you'll win?" Patu shouted, unable to tolerate their arrogance.

"Hey, some Roses still have spirit. Unless you bring the Eight Greats, you're doomed. Don't you know your place?"

The tension was about to explode, but then both teams appeared, and the confrontation paused, as no one had actually started fighting yet.

The other seven ministers of Rose's autonomous association had also arrived to maintain order. The mentor had already stated that it was a competition, not a spectacle; they could lose the battle but not their dignity. However, everyone was proud and ambitious, each wanting to stand out and become a hero, shining glory upon Blade Edge.

But being ridiculed even in Aurora felt like a blow to their pride, shattering their ivory tower.

Even among Holy Sanctuary disciples, there were differences.

"Look at those two, they're orcs! Alive!" The Disciplinary disciples were excited. "As expected of Rose's first team, recruiting orcs—what a unique style!"

"Haha, look at that one, look at that one!" Someone laughed, pointing at Fantasia. "That physique, tsk tsk tsk, is this guy a soul beast master? Like a pig farmer?"

"I heard he's a martial artist."

"Ha ha ha, a martial artist that fat? Can he even keep up with anyone?"

"Wow, this one, this one!" Someone pointed at Winnie, who was walking with her head held high, almost crying from laughter. "Is this girl even of age? Is she part of their team too?"

"Where's their captain? Which one is Wang Feng?" Everyone searched, and then they saw the one lazily trailing behind the group.

He looked half-asleep, yawning. How could someone like this be Rose's representative???

To be honest, the old Luo Lan had wealth, looks, and decent strength. How did it come to this?

Princess Karida herself wasn't lacking in strength, but her judgment in people was questionable.

The Disciplinary disciples were all deeply shocked. Although they had heard about Old Wang's team's uniqueness, seeing it firsthand was truly eye-opening.

"Damn, I'm impressed, this team is truly exceptional!"

This shocking commotion finally made the Rose members restless. After all, this was their home ground; they couldn't let the other side dominate them in spirit.