"Honestly, I didn't expect much from this kid. Even if he entered this competition, I figured he was just here to gain experience. I never imagined he'd be this fierce—he even defeated Lu Chao."
An elder of Yanhuang University smiled, clearly in a very good mood.
Yanhuang University hadn't had much of an advantage in this competition, but now Xia Ping had burst onto the scene and secured a spot in the Heavenly Demon Battlefield. This would bring the university immeasurable benefits.
"Haha, Yanhuang University is going to make a fortune this time! With a prodigy like him, the other schools will be green with envy."
"He's only just been promoted to Elite Student, yet he can already take down a prodigy like Lu Chao. Imagine what he'll be like in a few years."
"He's already incredible. He even improved a King-level low-grade martial technique into a King-level top-grade one. His talent is downright terrifying."
"I reckon this Genius Tournament is bound to be an intense battle."
"If we wait a few more years, this Genius Tournament probably won't have any suspense left."
"Heh, it's about time Yanhuang University got to rule the roost. The other schools are all unbearably arrogant. They got lucky and recruited a few descendants of King families, and now they strut around like they own the place."
"Now Xia Ping has burst onto the scene and slapped them in the face. It's deeply satisfying. We must reward this kid handsomely. He'll bring even more glory to Yanhuang University."
"Exactly. We have to give him a generous reward."
The many elders were delighted. Having such an extraordinary prodigy at the school was a source of pride for Yanhuang University, proof that it was still humanity's highest seat of learning.
With talent like his, becoming a King