Xu Tianyao raised his chin, his eyes beneath sword-like brows staring straight at Xuan Zi.
"If I defeat Wang Yan, can Shrek Academy directly recognize me as first place in this assessment?"
"I won't take part in the following challenge rounds or revival rounds."
Yan Shaozhe fell silent. ...
But the onlookers in the stands once again took up their role of whipping up the atmosphere.
"Arrogant!"
"Does he really think beating a few Soul Ancestors means he can challenge a Soul King?"
"Senior Wang Yan is a Rank 53 Soul King!"
"He wants to lock down first place directly? What does he take Shrek Academy for?"
The fury suppressed through six straight matches erupted completely at this moment.
Countless students rose to their feet. Some waved their fists, some shouted Wang Yan's name, and some directly gave Xu Tianyao a thumbs-up before viciously turning their wrists downward.
After hearing Xu Tianyao's words, Wang Yan narrowed his eyes. This kid was truly arrogant!
It was obvious—Xu Tianyao wanted to use him as a stepping stone.
By defeating him, Xu Tianyao would trample Shrek Academy's finest outer academy graduate underfoot, seize first place in the assessment, and take the soul bone that should have belonged to Shrek Academy—or rather, to him.
This was no longer a challenge. It was a slap across Shrek Academy's face, a complete refusal to put either Wang Yan or Shrek Academy in his eyes.
Yan Shaozhe did not answer immediately. His gaze shifted back and forth between Xu Tianyao and Wang Yan, while the sense of unease in his heart grew increasingly intense.
Xu Tianyao was far too calm. A four-ring Soul Ancestor facing a Rank 53 Soul King not only showed no pressure whatsoever, but had even proactively demanded first place.
What was he relying