Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 188 Head-on Confrontation
Aside from welcoming the three members of the Little Mushroom Head group, the meal did not yield any results in the business discussion.

None of them, including Lin Feng, had ever run a business.

Even though everyone had some ideas for making money, they were just theoretical and small-scale, lacking core competitiveness, and were directly rejected by Lin Feng.

In the commercial street, apart from the most competitive restaurants, the shops that actually make money are almost all monopolistic businesses.

For example, high-barrier-to-entry items like monster material recycling, elixirs, and weapons.

These are industries that are generally not suitable for ordinary people; in addition to capital requirements, they also require distribution channels.

Having distribution channels is one thing, but having customers is another.

At Hongyun University, "customer" refers to students.

In the commercial street, taking the catering industry as an example, there are three or four hundred food establishments.

With the same business, except for a few places with top-notch environment and taste, why would students choose to eat here?
Why are some stores doing well while others are doing only so-so?

The only difference is attraction.

One characteristic of Hongyun University's commercial street is that some of the more successful shops, besides the student union, usually have one or more partners.

The names or photos of these partners will appear directly on the shop's signboard or billboard; they are the true stars of the academy.

These partners can also be referred to as spokespeople.

This promotional tactic is somewhat similar to the celebrity effect.

The stronger your capabilities and the greater your reputation, the more students will appreciate you and naturally be more willing to eat here, leading to better business.

Therefore, Lin Feng concluded that if one could become a prominent figure at Hongyun University, that is, the leader of a certain force, ways to make money would automatically come to them.

It doesn't matter if you don't have channels or know how to do business, as long as you have someone who does.

For example, the student council.

The student union holds shares in many businesses on the commercial street, and some are even directly operated. However, the student union president and the seven ministers do not manage these businesses at all; their subordinates are in charge.

The main members of the Red Cloud team, as well as the most popular figures in the academy, actually had no business experience, but because they were strong enough, people would automatically deliver money to their door.

Therefore, what Lin Feng really needs is to rebuild his reputation and establish his own power.

However, given his current reputation, this is not easy, so Lin Feng plans to make Yun Kai the spokesperson for the Jianghu Martial Arts Association.

The meal lasted an hour and cost 2.73 million. The food was indeed delicious, and the ambiance was nice. There's a reason it's expensive.

As Lin Feng finished paying the bill and was about to leave, twenty or thirty people walked towards him at the restaurant entrance. They were all important figures in the student council, and many of them were acquaintances.

I don't know if it's a meeting, but the student union president, the seven ministers, and the fourteen vice ministers are all there.

Upon seeing Lin Feng and his group, the student council members were slightly taken aback, clearly somewhat surprised.

"At a time like this, you still have the mood to go out for food and drinks."

A young man with a fair complexion and a somewhat aloof demeanor said with a smile, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing.

This young man with a small mustache and a meticulous hairstyle and attire is Chen Nan, the Minister of the Organization Department of the Student Union.

"Regardless of his mood, he's much richer than you," the cunning old fox Yu Qiao retorted habitually.

He had no grudge against Lin Feng, and he had studied Lin Feng's series of shrewd moves and admired him from the bottom of his heart.

In his opinion, the nickname "Old Sly Guy" should have been given to Lin Feng.

He doesn't deserve it.

If he had Lin Feng's brains, he wouldn't have been kicked out of the team. As the chief assassin of Hongyun, he was very strong, but he lived a miserable life.

Yang Ningbing was also somewhat surprised to run into Lin Feng here.

Why come here to eat Dragon Palace instead of eating in the cafeteria at lunchtime?
Her gaze swept over Yue Mingming and Xu Tiantian, wondering why Lin Feng would associate with these small fry.

As Lin Feng and his group passed by, Yang Ningbing nodded and greeted them, saying, "Come and have some food."

"Ah."

Lin Feng didn't have a good impression of the Yang family, but he also didn't have any bad impression of them.

"I heard about your betting match. Are you that confident?" Yang Ningbing asked curiously.

Lin Feng's two opponents this time are both at the peak of the second rank. They have both refined high-level demon spirits and absorbed two soul skills. They are both experts on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

She didn't know where Lin Feng got his confidence and courage from.

Entering the second rank and the peak of the second rank are two different things, and the opponent is a demon spirit master who has absorbed two soul skills. Has Lin Feng absorbed any soul skills?
Even if it exists, it's probably only a bronze-level soul skill.

The demon spirit that Lin Feng refined was only at the first level, so it was practically useless.

She couldn't see any chance of Lin Feng winning.

Moreover, Lin Feng is declaring war on all martial artists at the second rank.

Besides Hongyun University, I'm afraid other universities, and even martial artists from society, will also intervene.

A second-grade expert and an invincible expert of the same level are two completely different concepts!

Even as the chief thunder mage and head of the combat department of the Red Cloud Sect, Yang Ningbing did not have the courage to challenge anyone of the same level.

Yang Ningbing possesses martial arts strength at the high level of the fourth rank. As a demon spirit master, there are few who are stronger than her at the fourth rank.

At Hongyun University, there are very few people who can rival her.

Even so, she wouldn't dare say she was invincible among her peers.

Not to mention nationwide.

For spirit masters, there are counters between different attributes, counters between different professions, and counters between talent skills and soul skills.

Wanting to be invincible among your peers? That's not as easy as it sounds.

"Of course I'm confident," Lin Feng said calmly.

Yang Ningbing was a little puzzled by this inexplicable confidence, but she still asked, "Student gambling and life-or-death duels are all handled and arranged by the student council. Do you need my help? Of course, it can only be some small favors."

"no need."

After saying that, Lin Feng didn't bother with any more pleasantries, and the group quickly disappeared.

"No wonder he's this year's Rookie of the Year, he's got real confidence!"

After Lin Feng left, Zhang Lei, the student council president, who was as burly as a bear, laughed and glanced at Yang Ningbing without leaving a trace.

He was pleased that Lin Feng had fallen from grace.

A week ago, at a meeting, Yang Ningbing declared that Lin Feng was her man, which gave some ministers and deputy ministers some inappropriate thoughts and put a lot of pressure on him. Now he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Watching Lin Feng's departing figure, Chen Nan's eyes turned icy, and he sneered, "Let's see how he ends up a week from now!"

As time passed and the agreed-upon week drew near, discussions about this special event on martial arts forums and in the news media intensified.

"What gives Lin Feng such confidence? He's invincible at the second rank, ready to conquer the world!"

"According to reliable sources from Hongyun University, seven people have already challenged Lin Feng to a duel!" "One against seven! The top scorer in the college entrance examination versus the Calabash Brothers."

"Having just entered the second rank and refined a first-tier demon spirit, what trump cards does this top scorer in the college entrance examination have? Is it merely two third-rank martial arts techniques?"

"Are you ready? The grand show is about to begin this year – the top scorers in the college entrance exam are going all out!"

"Whether Lin Feng's undefeated record can continue depends on this battle!"

No one expected that a freshman could spark such a nationwide discussion.

Lin Feng can be said to have made history.

Even ordinary people who don't follow martial arts are interested in this special challenge.

This week, even the popularity of the Glory regular season has been suppressed.

Everyone is talking about this challenge; it's no exaggeration to say it's a nationwide phenomenon.

A martial arts arena.

7:30 a.m.

Although it was early morning, the training ground was already packed with people, with at least 10,000 students gathered there, and the number continued to increase as time went on.

Many people arrived before dawn in order to secure a good spectator spot.

Of the 10,000 spectators, almost all were freshmen. They chatted with each other, showing more interest in the challenge than others.

Because the protagonists of this battle, like them, are also newcomers.

They all wanted to see what gave the person who had once been looked up to them but had fallen from the throne overnight the confidence to challenge the sophomores or even juniors.

Many second-year students also came.

Among the sophomores who had just entered university, not many had reached the second rank; they were all experts on the Wind and Cloud Ranking.

A freshman who has only been enrolled for a few days is actually trying to be superior to them. Even the freshman king is far too arrogant and presumptuous.

In mid-air, there were also many figures floating in the void with wings on their backs. In addition to some senior students, there were also the college's instructors.

"Dean Bu actually came too."

A student spotted a figure in the distance and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Unexpectedly, Bu Zheng, one of the three big shots of Hongyun Martial Arts Academy, also came.

Amidst the crowd, Yang Ningbing looked around with a hint of amazement in her eyes: "Unbelievable! This grand scene is only a challenge for those at the second-grade level."

"Haha, although he's only at the second rank, that kid's reputation is number one in Hongyun."

One of the young men couldn't help but laugh and said, "Besides, this isn't a simple challenge!"

A life-or-death struggle.

With bets reaching hundreds of millions, it's certainly no easy challenge.

Even at Hongyun University, there are only a handful of life-or-death duels and bets worth hundreds of millions a year.

"Just trying to attract attention." Chen Nan was also there today, his tone tinged with sarcasm.

He was looking forward to Lin Feng's defeat. If he lost and lost his glory, he would kick him while he was down.

"Minister Yang, isn't Lin Feng one of your men? Do you know his true strength?"

Faced with the doubts of others, Yang Ningbing shook her head and did not explain.

She was actually a little confused about this cheap cousin.

Just when everyone thought Lin Feng's future would be extremely bright and that he would become the nationally renowned Son of Glory, he suddenly refined a first-tier demon spirit and became a fraudster hated by everyone.

Unable to refine the demon spirit, the Yang clan no longer coveted Lin Feng as much.

Regardless of the family, martial arts prodigies are rare talents and are worth cultivating.

Demon spirit masters are, after all, only a small minority.

But this is the subject of training and scoring.

If the person in question is an illegitimate child who doesn't accept the family, is disobedient, and harbors resentment, then there's no need to beg for their return.

What the family truly desires is an unparalleled genius who is invincible among his peers.

Lin Feng is not.

So, he was abandoned!
It was already eight o'clock when Lin Feng and his group finally arrived late.

Under the gaze of more than ten thousand pairs of eyes, the boy, dressed in a long-sleeved black tracksuit, walked calmly, composedly, and gracefully onto the ring.

At this moment, Zhang Xingyu was already waiting on the stage.

"Too calm."

"Even if Mount Tai were to fall upon him, he wouldn't flinch!"

Many students were moved as they watched the young man walk calmly onto the stage.

Regardless of how this challenge ends, the boy is undeniably cool right now.

"Today's event is quite large," Zhang Xingyu said to Lin Feng.

To be honest, he regretted it a little.

He hadn't expected the scene to be so large. Although there were no reporters, there were at least a thousand people around the ring taking pictures with their phones, and some might even be broadcasting live.

Today's life-or-death battle can be watched by people all over the country.

Winning will naturally bring benefits.

But the benefits are minimal, because this is not a fair, evenly matched battle.

If we lose, we'll lose face big time.

Facing Lin Feng's calm demeanor, for some reason, he had a bad feeling.

Lin Feng smiled but didn't say anything.

At this moment, a young man dressed in martial arts uniform leaped onto the platform and said to the two, "I am the referee for today. Are you sure you are willing to engage in a life-or-death struggle?"

"determine."

"determine."

The young man was direct and had no intention of wasting words. With a wave of his hand, he declared, "Let the life-or-death duel begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, silver arcs of electricity flashed beneath Lin Feng's feet, and with a tremor, he appeared directly in front of Zhang Xingyu.

As always, a head-on confrontation!

(End of this chapter)