Jin Shuisheng looked at Xu Hao with cold, emotionless eyes. "Xu Hao," he said icily, "you have earned a measure of my respect. Never before has anyone dared to defy me right under my nose, but you, you're the first, and you will be the last!"
Xu Hao smiled faintly and replied, "Anyone can talk big, but what matters more is being able to back up one's words. Otherwise, it's all just blowing hot air."
"Hmph! Isn't that just more big talk? Since you refuse to submit, we shall see the real deal in the arena!"
With a cold snort, Jin Shuisheng left with Li Anyang in tow.
Xu Hao just smiled lightly, undisturbed. Who would take seriously the words of a man about to die?
The man announcing the competitors was a professor from the sports department at Huadu University and had officiated at numerous world sports events. Therefore, he was the referee for today's event.
When he saw Xu Hao enter, he immediately shouted, "Mr. Xu Hao from Jing'an City, the chairman of the Xu Liu Group, with assets exceeding a hundred billion, truly a model of success for the youth. Let us all welcome him with applause!"
He admired Xu Hao from the bottom of his heart because Xu Hao dared to stand up and fight the experts from Fusang Country.
However, after he started clapping, he discovered that there were only a sporadic few in the crowd who joined him.
He understood all too well what this meant and rage boiled inside him. He said coldly, "Even if few join in the welcome, I will nevertheless acknowledge Mr. Xu's presence! For he is a true man! Mr. Xu, though I might be twice your age, I still see you as a role model! You will certainly defeat Jin Shuisheng and uphold the dignity of our people from Huaya!"
Li Anyang immediately scoffed. "Who do you think you are, spouting such nonsense? Believe it or not, I could end your life within minutes?"
The referee was undaunted as he retorted, "Hmph! I am a person from Huaya, and that alone makes me better than you. Fusang, a remote and insignificant country, dares to strut about in our grand Huaya. Mr. Xu, please do not hold back. Teach them a harsh lesson!"
Xu Hao bowed slightly with hands clasped and smiled, "There are tens of thousands of people present, yet only you, sir, dared to stand up and support me. Rest assured, as long as Xu Hao is here for one more day, those barbarians shall not strut around on the vast land of Huaya!"
"Excellent!" The referee, overjoyed, applauded continuously. "I can't offer much help to Mr. Xu, but I ask you to go all out and glorify our nation!"
At this point, some of the young men below, upon hearing their conversation, felt a surge of blood rushing to their heads and wanted to shout their support.
But when they saw the indifferent attitude of the people around them and their warning glances, they all kept silent, afraid of being beaten half to death by these onlookers.
Li Anyang, seeing the situation below, felt extremely satisfied.
What did it matter if this was Xu Hao's own country?
Wasn't he still isolated by his own people?
Look at those people. Didn't every one of them look at Xu Hao with hatred as if he had injured or killed their parents?
Li Anyang laughed loudly, "Hahaha! Xu Hao, look at this. These are their true faces. You are now completely abandoned, with no one to support you!"
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Li Anyang walked slowly down from the stage, speaking disdainfully, "I found you annoying last time. I thought Xu Hao would certainly not bring you this time, but unexpectedly, you're still here. Since you are, I won't be polite. Thanks to Xu Hao for bringing such a pretty little girl!"
As he spoke, he reached out to grab Anna.
Just then, Xu Hao snorted coldly, "If you dare to extend your hand one centimeter further, I will completely sever your limbs!"
Li Anyang was not the least bit intimidated and jeered, "With my senior brother here, should I be afraid of you? Haha, Xu Hao, today I will take your woman and make you suffer a punishment a thousand times worse than losing a limb!"
Jin Shuisheng also said, "Little brother, just do it. If Xu Hao cuts off your arm, taking his woman will be a minor loss but a bit of revenge. With your brother standing by, you have nothing to fear!"
"Hahaha! I knew you were the most reliable, big brother. I'll go boldly then!"
With those words, Li Anyang's hand indeed moved forward!
Some in the crowd couldn't bear to watch. Anna was so beautiful, but now she was going to suffer at their hands.
And all this was because of Xu Hao's own foolishness!
Almost everyone felt more hatred towards Xu Hao at that moment. It was fine to court death oneself, but why drag along such a beautiful young woman to die with you?
This was practically a crime!
At that moment, Xu Hao's eyes grew colder as he said icily, "Li Anyang, do you truly wish to die? If you remain obstinate, don't blame me for killing you!"