The stands fell silent, then erupted in a sharp blast of noise.
Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan both screamed themselves hoarse. "Lin Chen is awesome! Captain, you were so cool!"
The Class Zero waiting area erupted. Tang Wulin excitedly slapped the table, while Long Hengxu had appeared at some point. Even the usually composed man was beaming, clearly impressed by Lin Chen's outstanding performance.
Lin Chen dismissed his Martial Soul Possession and looked up at Gu Yuena. Her violet eyes glittered with flecks of light, and she smiled as she nodded to him.
Lin Chen walked over to Yuzhu, who was sprawled on the ground, and bent down. His voice was so soft only the two of them could hear. "Don't think that making the so-called Youth Genius Ranking means you're better than everyone else. This continent has never lacked geniuses, and there are differences even among them."
Yuzhu's body stiffened. The resentment and pride churning in his eyes dimmed at Lin Chen's words.
He opened his mouth, but the words caught in his throat. He could only watch Lin Chen straighten up and walk away, without even the strength to argue.
Lin Chen stepped off the competition stage and had barely entered Class Zero's waiting area when Xie Xie and Tang Wulin grabbed him from either side.
"Lin Chen! No, Brother Chen, you were way too cool just now!" Though Xie Xie had long known how powerful Lin Chen was, his voice still shook with excitement.
"Brother Lin Chen, you were seriously amazing!" Tang Wulin chimed in, not loosening his grip in the slightest.
Lin Chen rolled his eyes helplessly and shoved them both away. His voice carried a hint of disdain. "Are you two trying to strangle me to death?"
"Haha, we were just so excited!" Xie Xie