That final berserk scene from Onassis sent chills down everyone's spine.
Especially those who had fought Onassis before—they felt it most deeply. Judging by the strength Onassis had displayed just now, killing them in seconds would have been effortless. Back then, their battles with Onassis had seemed evenly matched, but now that they thought about it, perhaps Onassis had merely been taking pity on them?
Even Jiebo, publicly acknowledged as the strongest apprentice and ranked first on the Potential Seed List, did not think he could have defeated that sea troll as effortlessly as Onassis had after watching this match.
It was as if Onassis had entered an entirely different realm.
Thus, everyone present could understand Trom's surrender. To live in the same era as such a contestant might have been a blessing, but to stand in the same arena as him was a tragedy.
After Trom surrendered, the stands fell silent. It seemed as though the audience was savoring the match, or perhaps pitying themselves.
Only when the commentator spoke did everyone awaken. "The match is over! The ultimate champion of the New Star Tournament is Philosopher of Uto Academy! Congratulations!"
"Though it is regrettable that Phantom Deer did not make it to the final step, his performance was unquestionably brilliant. At the same time, congratulations to him for taking second place in the New Star Tournament."
As soon as the words fell, cheers erupted from the stands. Though the match's ending had been somewhat unexpected, it had undeniably left a tremendous impact on them.
As the audience cheered, a refined-looking man stood at the very back of the Boundless Arena. Watching the jubilant sea of people, a complicated gleam flashed through his eyes.
"Former Philosophical Scholar, how did it feel to see an old acquaintance from the past