The taverns around Terra Academy had never lacked excitement.
The hottest topic these past few days was the result of the Planetary Rank tournament.
"Jiang Wanjun this year was simply unbelievable." The man by the window set his wine cup on the table, his tone carrying an indescribable feeling. "At the initial Planetary Rank, she swept through the entire bracket. No one could hold her off for more than three moves."
Someone beside him chimed in, "More than three moves? I heard that in the later matches, she wrapped things up in a single move."
"The Nine Heavens Azure Phoenix Star Sign ranks among the best in all of Terra Academy." Another person picked up a bite of food and continued. "Forget the academy's Planetary Rank. Even among those at the initial Stellar Rank, Jiang Wanjun might not necessarily lose."
As soon as those words were spoken, several people at the table nodded at once.
Ordinary geniuses relied on talent and resources. Being able to stand out among those of the same rank already made one exceptional.
Jiang Wanjun was different. Her victories were too decisive—so decisive that it made her opponents in the arena seem as though they were not even on the same level.
That kind of gap could not be piled up with resources.
"Didn't she say before that she wanted to challenge someone above her rank?" someone asked.
"She did, but no one accepted." The man by the window took a sip of wine. "How could those Stellar Rank people agree? Winning would be meaningless, but losing would be humiliating."
"To put it bluntly, they're scared."
"Not entirely." Another person corrected him in an even tone. "The main thing is that the academy doesn't allow cross-rank matches. The rules are there. Otherwise, someone might really have