The moment the two stepped onto the ring and faced each other, the atmosphere changed. Their brief exchange alone was enough to draw attention from a large portion of the crowd.
This time was different from Ryan's first match. Previously, no one had taken him seriously. Wu Xiao's lazy attitude and Ryan's reputation as a waste had made that bout seem like a joke, hardly worth watching. Yet Ryan had still won, and in a strangely inexplicable way.
That unexpected outcome planted doubt and curiosity in everyone's hearts.
Now, Ryan's second match instantly became a focal point. Curious spectators, skeptical onlookers, Li Clan members who supported him, and rivals eager to see him humiliated all turned their attention toward this ring.
"Li Wei is finally up again. I've been waiting to see how this waste actually won."
"Same here. I don't believe he has real strength. That last match must've been some trick. Maybe the opponent acted."
"This time we'll see the truth."
