Those so-called rumors had all downplayed Chen Shenxiao.
After being spread by countless people and reaching Flowing Cloud Star and Minghai Star, they had weakened Chen Shenxiao's image by more than half.
Previously, some people had still harbored doubts, believing Chen Shenxiao's reputation exceeded his true ability and that he was unworthy of the title of Ninth Star Domain's strongest genius.
But now that they saw him, his terrifying strength and lightning-fast point accumulation far surpassed even the second-place contender.
Especially his decisiveness in slaying Star Beast Phantoms—he did not waste a single moment.
He moved swiftly beneath his feet while instantly killing Star Beast Phantoms or Astral Consciousness Projections.
He entered the Illusion Space and emerged in less than fifteen seconds, faster than Saint Ning Ran, Zhang Yuzun, and the others.
Everyone watched the projection screens in a dazzling blur, their eyes shifting between the light displays and the individual total points rankings on the other side.
Chen Shenxiao's rank soared at breakneck speed, charging into the top ten in just over ten seconds.
After a little more than thirty seconds, he surpassed Zhang Yuzun and replaced him as the new first place in total individual points.
Zhang Yuzun watched the scene with the corner of his mouth twitching repeatedly. He had barely warmed the first-place spot before it was gone again.
Damn Chen Shenxiao, he had stolen my spotlight again.
More than half the audience focused on Chen Shenxiao. Hardly anyone paid attention to Zuo Yan, Han Feiyang, or the Immortal Realm participants from other factions such as Sky-Shattering Hall.
Fifty-eight seconds had passed in Phase Five.
Suddenly, Chen Shenxiao locked his eyes onto a broad clearing surrounded by vegetation.
His figure flashed, and Chen Shenxiao instantly appeared there.
At the center of the clearing, a robot gleaming