Beidou Center Arena.
Though the sun blazed high in the sky, a steady stream of guests continued to pour through the main gates of the venue.
Before the bright red carpet, celebrities and high-society figures stepped out of one luxury car after another and walked slowly into the arena. The entire Beidou venue was abuzz, even more heated than the city's fighting tournament, and utterly thrilling.
"So few people."
Sitting in the car, Shi Feng glanced out the window at the venue and realized that everyone attending this match was a famous figure from Jinhai City. There wasn't an ordinary citizen in sight.
In theory, the Beidou competition should have been heavily promoted to the entire city to boost its fame and reverse the center's decline.
Experts in the Dark Strength realm were rare to begin with, and a duel between such experts was even rarer. Countless people would have loved to witness it.
But the scene before him didn't look like any promotion had been done at all. Otherwise, the fervent crowd would have packed the entire Beidou venue.
"Mr. Shi Feng, it's like this," Liang Jing said, looking at Shi Feng. A charming, flattering smile curved her crimson lips. "Due to the other master's request, they wanted a private match without the whole world knowing. So, this competition didn't undergo any promotion. We only invited some well-known figures. But even so, that master is still quite displeased. If Chairman Xiao hadn't offered sufficient payment, the number of attendees would likely have been cut in half or more."
As the chairman's chief assistant, reading people was Liang Jing's specialty. Having seen the very respectful behavior of the quiet male bodyguard, Lu Zhihong, earlier, she wasn't so foolish as to miss the signs. Shi Feng was clearly far more than he appeared.
To have achieved so much at such a young age, he was destined to become a dragon among men. If she could build a connection now, it would be immensely helpful for her future.
Naturally, she wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.
"That person really keeps a low profile. But that's fine, I don't like crowds either," Shi Feng chuckled.
He had never wanted to become famous; keeping a low profile was the true path. If it weren't for the fifteen bottles of S-rank nutrient solution and the five virtual reality pods, he wouldn't have wanted to participate in this match at all.
Following that, Shi Feng followed Liang Jing into the backstage rest area of the arena, quietly waiting for the match to begin.
Inside Beidou Center's main hall, the seats were already filled. Every person present held significant status in Jinhai City. There were even many famous figures from other cities. And in the VIP boxes on the second floor sat several of Jinhai's most influential figures.
Xiao Yu was currently receiving these true distinguished guests.
If Shi Feng were here, he would have noticed quite a few familiar faces.
Seated right in the center was Grandpa Xu, the president of Jinhai University, Xu Wenqing. Beside him were Chen Wu, the master of Jinhai City's premier martial arts school, and Zhao Jianhua from the massive Zhao corporate group, among other Jinhai elites.
"Xiao Yu, you've given us quite a surprise this time, managing to invite two martial arts masters for a match. This is a first for our Jinhai City," said Grandpa Xu, stroking his white beard, a hint of excitement in his voice. "I wonder which two masters you've invited. Might you introduce them?"
The other VIPs present all nodded in agreement.
The fighting tournament was currently the hottest event in the world, and its status was naturally extraordinary.