Official confirmation

From MC's Perspective:

After Clinton's defeat, the announcer declared me as the winner. The next second, I felt a huge weight lifted off from my shoulder.

Now, I believe the Federation Head will be very satisfied. Next, I have to perform well in the top list ranking duels.

Then I left the platform and started walking towards the exit. The other hand, the audiences are in a state of shock. They haven't recovered from the duel finished just now.

Everyone was optimistic about Clinton, a Peak Stage Early SS-Elite Warrior. His base and special element was an added advantage. But he still lost the duel in the end.

Hereafter, everyone will re-evaluate the strength of Zack Lockwood in their mind.

Meanwhile,

I returned to the HQ tower a few minutes later. The staff I have met with are totally gobsmacked. They too had watched the duel. But no one had expected. I was this strong.

After returning to my room, I went to take a shower.