Everyone in the watching crowd felt their hearts tighten at the sight, breaking into a cold sweat for Chen Jue.
"That's way too arrogant!"
"He has the strength to show off. That Soul Bone nearly blinded me! Who knows what this kid can do now?"
"If it were me, I'd have dropped to my knees and begged for mercy already!"
"Spineless!"
"Still better than dying!"
Yet amid the chatter, the Ice Empress's voice rang out, clear and cold as ice, cutting through the crowd's clamor.
"Are you all so sure he'll lose?"
"That so-called genius of yours might not even last a single move against him!"
The onlookers could no longer contain their doubts, and objections rose one after another.
"I know you're his partner, but you have to accept your fate when the facts are right in front of you!"
"Exactly! At his age, with that Soul Power Level and a Soul Bone to boot? Unless your man is a Soul Saint-but do you think that's possible?"
At their words, a cold smile curled the Ice Empress's lips.
"Chen Jue can have as many Soul Bones as he wants!"
"I'm done talking to you. Watch for yourselves! Hmph!"
With that, she gave a cold snort, her pride leaving no room for doubt.
At the mention of the name Chen Jue, the onlookers all froze involuntarily.
The name felt both familiar and unfamiliar.
They seemed to have heard it somewhere...
On the raised platform.
The Chancellor stood there, his gaze fixed on Xiao Tianhong, unable to help breaking into a cold sweat for him.
This kid actually dared to mock Chen Jue like that.
The grass on the last person's grave was already three meters tall!
On the other side, a gentle yet profound smile curved Zhu Zhuyun's lips.
Her