Douluo: Becoming a God by Relying on my Enemies

Director Ao smiled faintly, glancing at Yun Feng beside him, and said casually, "If I recall correctly, Mr. Fengxian is also part of Shrek Academy. It's just that due to certain restrictions, you've always participated in team battles alone."

Yun Feng raised an eyebrow in surprise, looking at Director Ao. "Director Ao, I'm a Spirit Ancestor. I can't compete in Spirit Elder matches."

Director Ao froze for a moment. During Yun Feng's battles, he had effortlessly eliminated opponents, often with just one hand, which had made people overlook his actual spirit power level. Realizing his oversight, Director Ao was momentarily stunned.

Seeing his reaction, Yun Feng chuckled and offered, "How about this: I'll take on their entire team by myself. It wouldn't be the first time, anyway."

Both Director Ao and Yu Xiaogang stared at Yun Feng, dumbfounded.

It wasn't arrogance; Yun Feng simply wanted to stretch his muscles. After all, there were two beautiful women in the opposing team. Naturally, Yun Feng was eager to make their acquaintance.

Director Ao exchanged a look with Yu Xiaogang, noticing the unshakable confidence radiating from Yun Feng. Though still hesitant, Director Ao wasn't questioning Yun Feng's strength—his terrifying combat prowess was well-known. What concerned him was whether the opposing team would agree to such a condition.

However, recalling how the Great Spirit Arena had been bled dry by a few nobles betting on that team, Director Ao felt a pang of resentment. If this continued, even his position could be in jeopardy. Furthermore, Yun Feng's strength, even without summoning his martial spirit or using spirit abilities, was enough to dominate same-level Spirit Ancestors. This thought bolstered Director Ao's confidence.

Yu Xiaogang, on the other hand, felt conflicted. The opposing team could provide valuable experience for Tang San and the others. But seeing Yun Feng's determined expression, he found it hard to refuse. After all, he had high hopes for Yun Feng too.

Yet Yun Feng wasn't paying attention to Yu Xiaogang's hesitation. He addressed Director Ao directly. "Director Ao, let's be honest here. Our team's overall spirit power level is no match for theirs. Why not let me give it a try?"

Seeing Director Ao still wavering, Yun Feng added with a smirk, "What's wrong? Don't tell me that a Great Spirit Arena director doesn't have the guts to approve this?"

Director Ao wasn't swayed by Yun Feng's taunt but seriously considered the proposal. Recalling the higher-ups' instructions to accommodate Yun Feng, he gritted his teeth and nodded. "Fine, you can take on their team alone, but only if the opposing team agrees."

Yun Feng smiled calmly. "No problem."

As Yun Feng nodded, Director Ao stood up to leave, but Yun Feng wasn't going to let him off so easily. With a light cough, he said, "Director Ao, aren't you forgetting something? What about the reward?"

Director Ao slapped his forehead in realization. "Mr. Fengxian, for matches in the main arena, each participating Spirit Master receives a base reward of 500 gold soul coins. Since you'll be competing alone, I'll make an exception and grant you 4,000 gold soul coins. Additionally, as this match is happening at our invitation, if you win, the Great Spirit Arena will reward you with another 10,000 gold soul coins. How does that sound?"

Hearing the respectful tone, Yun Feng didn't overthink it. He assumed they were simply trying to recruit him in a time of need. "Since the director is so generous, go ahead and inform them."

Relieved to have resolved the matter, Director Ao handed over the information on the opposing team before leaving the room with a lighter step, leaving Yu Xiaogang and Yun Feng alone.

Yu Xiaogang hesitated, eventually speaking up, "Yun Feng, this kind of decision should've been discussed with your teacher first. What about the training opportunities for Tang San and the others?"

Yun Feng paused, giving Yu Xiaogang a disappointed look before turning to leave the room.

Yu Xiaogang, left with a pang of guilt, berated himself internally. How could I talk to Yun Feng like that? I completely disregarded his feelings. Here he is, eager for a real challenge, and I only thought about my other students.

Slapping himself a few times, Yu Xiaogang quickly ran after Yun Feng, shouting, "Yun Feng, wait!"

When Yun Feng didn't stop, Yu Xiaogang quickened his pace, finally catching up. Panting, he placed his hands on his knees and apologized earnestly. "I'm sorry, Yun Feng. I didn't consider your feelings."

Yun Feng smiled coldly in his heart but kept a composed expression. "It's fine, Teacher. No need to apologize. I was wrong to act on impulse and disrupt your plans. I'll inform Director Ao to cancel the match."

As he turned to leave again, Yu Xiaogang was filled with regret. If Ning Rongrong finds out how I treated Yun Feng, I'll be in deep trouble. Panic-stricken, Yu Xiaogang blurted out, "No, Yun Feng, there's no need for that. Go ahead with the match. You're part of this academy too, and it was my oversight."

He added hastily, "If you refuse now, I'll feel terrible!"

Yun Feng had no intention of backing out, so he nodded "gratefully" at Yu Xiaogang. "Thank you, Teacher."

Relieved, Yu Xiaogang sighed and walked back toward the group with Yun Feng.

As they walked, Yu Xiaogang asked, "Yun Feng, the Great Spirit Arena offered a hefty sum. Why didn't you negotiate for more?"

Yun Feng, never one to haggle over money, especially when the terms were already generous, smiled faintly. His real motivation wasn't the rewards but the chance to meet Dugu Yan.

He replied softly, "Ning Rongrong."

Yu Xiaogang froze, bewildered by the response. Watching Yun Feng's retreating figure, he finally muttered to himself, "Isn't that… living off a woman?"

Yu Xiaogang suddenly remembered his own past—how his reputation as a master had been bolstered by the help of two women. Without their support, would he even be known on the continent?

When Yun Feng returned to the group, he informed everyone of the change in plans. He specifically addressed Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, apologizing for being unable to join them in the two-versus-two matches. The three girls expressed their understanding, while Tang San and the others stared blankly at Yun Feng.

How has the gap between us and Yun Feng grown so wide without us realizing it? they wondered silently.

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