On the central raised platform, Qian Kun, the Lightning Institute's Department Chair, appeared before the crowd. He surveyed the packed spectator seats of the Competition Arena and called out.
"Silence! This match is about to begin. Mo Xie, ranked twenty-fourth in the Lightning Institute, will challenge Qin Feng, ranked first. Both competitors, please enter!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a handsome, tall young man emerged from the Competitors' Corridor and walked straight to one side of the Competition Platform. He was Qin Feng, the Lightning Institute's top-ranked student.
As he stepped onto the Competition Platform, a slender figure appeared in the Competitors' Corridor on the opposite side. Mo Xie walked at a leisurely pace, a gentle smile on his handsome face.
The moment Mo Xie came into view, deafening cheers and screams erupted from the spectator seats. The girls waved illuminated signs and glow sticks, their expressions excited and almost frenzied.
"Evil Emperor! Evil Emperor! Evil Emperor!"
"The Evil God is so handsome! I think I'm falling for him!"
"Mom, choosing to enroll at Pearl Academy really was the right decision! I finally got to see the Prince Charming I've been dreaming of!"
"Go, Evil God! Knock that guy flat! You're the real number one in the Lightning Institute!"
Listening to the cheers, Qin Feng gave a helpless, wry smile. He looked at the relaxed Mo Xie across from him and said.
"Your fans really are passionate."
Mo Xie chuckled at that, shrugged, and replied with a smile.
"What can I say? Maybe they know I'm about to take the Lightning Institute's top spot. You'd better be careful."
"Then I'd like to see just how strong the famous Mo Xie really is."
Qin Feng's expression gradually grew serious, his gaze fixed on Mo Xie a short distance away. He