Tan Long, tragically reduced to a supporting role, had made a somewhat flawed judgment.
Tai Yu felt that the main reason it could spread as news was the dazzling visual effect of the Great Light Inscription, along with its astonishing power and reputation. But regardless, once information became "news," its reach and speed of dissemination grew explosively. It could make someone famous overnight, provoke reactions from all sides, and reveal some awkward details.
Yong Ji's voice, which he had been trying to restrain, suddenly shot up. "What? Captain Xi Fan!"
He completely forgot he was still in a wheelchair and abruptly stood up, only to lose control and pitch forward. Luckily, Shang Gelush caught him.
Tan Long beside him was equally stunned. "What happened to Captain Xi Fan?"
Though the two school team members were substitutes for substitutes and had never actually crossed paths or shared the field with Xi Fan, their feelings toward their former captain were naturally different.
Yong Ji turned to look at him, his face blank. "The one who used the Great Light Inscription... Captain Xi Fan!"
The atmosphere in the lounge changed.
Even Qiqi, who could barely open her eyes, groaned. "Why?"
Any student from First Divine Palace School found it somewhat difficult to accept emotionally. On one hand, their former captain was serving under a commander from Second Academy and had attacked them, opening with a major move like the Great Light Inscription. On the other hand, they had actually taken down their former captain...
Even if there was a measure of pride mixed in, it had been contaminated by something else, leaving an especially strange aftertaste.
The students were confused and inevitably began discussing it while watching the replay. The room quickly became noisy.
Hai Ling quietly said to Tai Yu, "Everything else