At twilight, all the preliminary and group stage matches concluded. Shaohua University and Haicheng University, holding the highest scores, began preparations for the championship battle. Not only did no one leave the arena, but the crowd only grew, with everyone eager to witness the ultimate showdown. Major streaming channels were at maximum capacity, and netizens across the country sat glued to their screens, neglecting their dinners. They were desperate to see Ling Chen get humiliated; otherwise, they wouldn't be able to shake their frustration.
At this moment, no one felt worse than the former "Fan Club." They had not only betrayed their own consciences by showering Ling Chen with praise, but they had even pooled their money to buy him a sword just to coax him into competing and getting a proper beating. Now, it was clear: they were the clowns all along. This Ling Chen was here to torment everyone!
All the previous threads praising Ling Chen were deleted by the original posters, and everyone reverted to being part of the "Anti-Ling Chen" faction. However, the fan club hadn't disappeared; the members had simply changed—they were now the students of Haicheng University. In the official Haicheng University stream, viewership had soared past one million. At first, many had joined just to mock them, but the streamer simply asked, "What is your school's score?" From then on, no one dared to mock them easily—they risked being slapped in the face.
Chapter 25