Ice Lord, who had been wearing a proud expression, now had a face ashen with fury.
A single punch had been enough to show him Jiang Shu's true strength.
He wanted to say something, but he had already lost face badly. Anything he said would only humiliate him further.
What he feared more was Jiang Shu attacking without restraint. If that happened, he might have to unleash his origin just to fight back.
In the past, he would have feared nothing.
But now, with an opportunity in the Deep Space Sea about to appear, he wanted to conserve his strength and avoid provoking powerful enemies.
His face, smooth as colored glaze, shifted from green to purple. In the end, he could only let out a cold snort and leave in utter disgrace.
Seeing this, Jiang Shu merely shook his head and swept his gaze around. Not a single person dared meet his eyes.
"Everyone, is there anyone else who wants to challenge me?"
Jiang Shu looked around. Standing alone at the center of everyone's attention, he asked the question.
A moment passed. Silence still reigned; no one spoke.
"If not, I don't want a repeat of what just happened. Next time, my fists may not be so forgiving."
It was a blatant threat.
Some of the geniuses who had only just arrived at the base and still knew little about Jiang Shu made to stand, but the people beside them pulled them back.
"That Jiang Shu is far too arrogant. I'll teach him a lesson."
One Peerless Genius spoke up.
Light shone from him, marking him as extraordinary. He was a renowned genius.
But several friends held him firmly in place and whispered, "You're about on par with Ice Lord. Even if you win, you'll have to fight a bitter