Chapter 542 Three Years (1/2)
Yuzhou, Earth Star.
It had been a full three years since Gao Peng had left Earth Star. It required a long time for one to grow his or her popularity, from a nobody to a person who was able to influence the world. However, most people forgot that Gao Peng had only needed three months.
Three years had passed, and it had been eight years since the metamorphosis of Earth Star. Back then, everyone would be reminded of this man once someone mentioned him, but now, no one discussed him anymore.
This was similar to the situation before the Cataclysm, when the celebrities from the Country of Goryeo were able to attract a lot of fans in Huaxia region. However, due to their unique military regulations, most of the well-known stars failed to escape from the military service and were enrolled in base camp. A major number of the fans swore their faithfulness towards their favorite celebrities. ”We will definitely wait for you, Oppa!” Yet, when the celebrities were finally discharged from the military, the fans had shifted their interest to someone else.
Armenian Street was a famous pub street in Yuzhou. At the beginning of the Cataclysm, many monster trainers had left the city to hunt for monsters. As they were risking their lives all the time, they needed a place to vent their overflowing energy and passion.
Coincidentally, a stable spatial rift had appeared at this region. The appearance of the spatial rift brought the popularity of Armenian Street in the Baiye District of Yuzhou City to a new peak.
”Hey, who do you think the best monster trainer on earth is now?”
”I think it must be the Sun King from the Great Britain region.”
”The Sun King? Didn't he get beaten up by Dark Asura from Hua Lun?” A fat boy in a blue T-shirt who was standing beside him let out a contemptuous laugh.
”The Sun King was ambushed by him back then. That's the reason Hua Lun is being hunted down right now.” The white-shirted boy with a sleeve tattoo who spoke earlier lifted his beer mug and emptied it before he continued, ”In my opinion, I think Sun King is the most powerful.”
A few people beside him were confused. ”Why do you think it's the Sun King? Despite being exceptionally famous in Great Britain, his popularity is limited only to the west. There's Young Master Qingluan from the east and the Northern Ice King. They're both top-notch monster trainers.”
”Don't you think the Sun King looks very sexy?” The tattooed man with a full sleeve was extremely furious when someone insulted his dream lover.
”I heard that the Sun King is a man…” an unidentified voice mumbled.
A few others changed their expressions instantly as they heard these words. Then they shifted their arguments discreetly.
”But, come to think of it… Almost all the top monster trainers originated from the ancient tribe. Will we even have a place to stand in the future? Are we destined to be lower class? Rumors say that the World Allied Government is ready to propose a new plan, and I heard that it involves the ancient tribe,” said the man as he heaved a sigh of despair. A hint of sorrow wafted through the atmosphere.
”What is wrong with you? You're boosting your opponent's confidence while diminishing your own reputation. I'm upset just listening to your words,” A muscular man who was sitting at the table beside them, stood up furiously. ”It's unfair to say that Earth Star has no elite monster trainers. There are already two marvelous monster trainers in Yuzhou, not to mention the rest of them who are spread across the world. We're yet to develop and merely started a couple of years ago. In a few years, billions of people from Earth Star will be able to wipe the floor with them!”
The man with a Herculean build had a loud voice. At his table sat another ten or so men. A few people on the other side exchanged gazes with each other. Vexxed, the sleeve-tattooed man rebuked, ”So, who are the two marvelous monster trainers you are talking about?”
”Ji Hanwu and Gao Peng from the Southern Sky Group,” the sturdy man said as he glared at the tattooed man and continued, ”They're Earth Star's very own seasoned King-tier monster trainers. Three years ago, Gao Peng was even given the title of 'strongest man.'”
The tattooed man sniggered as he raised the corner of his lips. I've been waiting for you to make this statement. He replied, ”I second your comment regarding Ji Hanwu, but I will not acknowledge what you said about Gao Peng. He left the people and ran to the Black Fog World when he heard that the people from the ancient tribe were coming. Whether he's alive or not, no one has heard of his whereabouts since then. A coward like him doesn't deserve to be called the strongest man.”
The muscular man remained silent. The friends of the tattooed man nudged him with their elbows. It's fine if you speak about this somewhere else or in private, but we're in public… Worse, we're in Yuzhou now.