At those words, everyone immediately caught on and turned in unison toward Chen Wen.
If they had counted correctly, Gu Xuan should be next, right?
That was the being ranked first on the Monster Ranking.
Just thinking of that name was enough to make their scalps prickle.
Murong Qingcheng grew nervous, her expression shifting slightly.
If anyone in their group understood Chen Wen best, it was undoubtedly her.
With his temperament, he might actually agree to continue.
Perhaps he lacked other things, but he certainly had guts.
And not just ordinary guts, either.
Murong Qingxian noticed Murong Qingcheng's reaction and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong? Your forehead is covered in sweat."
Murong Qingcheng took a deep breath before saying, "Nothing. I was just thinking about something."
Murong Qingxian patted her shoulder. "Don't worry. Chen Wen is certainly bold, but he won't gamble with his own life."
Murong Qingcheng hesitated before addressing Zhuge Qiyue. "Sister Qiyue, you've fought Huang Xiaochen before, so you should know how strong he is."
"I'm only asking hypothetically, but if Chen Wen challenged him, what chance would he have of winning?"
Zhuge Qiyue said flatly, "He would be doomed."
"But..."
Murong Qingcheng's expression changed.
Zhuge Qiyue spoke again. "I know what you're thinking, but I wouldn't joke about this."
"I understand."
Murong Qingcheng nodded firmly.
Zhuge Qiyue fell silent, offering her no further response.
Murong Qingxian patted Murong Qingcheng's shoulder again. "Don't worry."
"Mm." Murong Qingcheng took a deep breath and said no more.
Huang Xiaochen slowly shifted his gaze, looking Chen Wen squarely in the eye for the first time.
Yet neither his eyes nor his face showed anything unusual.
It was as though his displeasure over Gu Xuan's defeat had never existed.
He remained the lofty First Person, holding everyone beneath his notice.
Meanwhile,