Because he hadn't shown his prowess in front of others for a long time, he was itching to pull off an upset.
However, none of the nine contestants ranked ahead of him dared to underestimate him.
As contestants, once the spots for the school selections were determined, they began to gather information on their opponents. They learned that Su Yan had knocked out Li Changxiao—fourth in the power rankings—with a single punch during the finals of the previous school competition. Consequently, everyone knew he was hiding his true strength and prepared for their eventual matchup.
"The first match will now begin! Please welcome Student Su Yan and Cheng Tianlang to the stage!"
Following the referee's announcement, Su Yan and Wen Rugou stepped out from the waiting area together.
