The Stage Was Set!

The other Hell Shadows didn't see anything wrong with what Chong Tsay and Tsetu Zhu were doing.

Out on missions, especially undercover, one would face all sorts of scenarios and unfairness.

So if he couldn't even handle something as trivial as this, then what were they doing here?

Pei Xhi and Zha Ju understood this, but it just didn't feel good when it was their own people getting picked on, alright?

Plus, amongst the Hell Shadows, the people they didn't work well with the most were Yan Teng and Bin Honya.

Forget the fact that they were talking calmly to each other in front of the candidates.

In reality, they were like Fire and Ice, and were as competitive as ever.

Of course, they would never show their displeasure for the Hell shadows they didn't go along with because a candidate might use it to their own advantage while here.

It would be very embarrassing and remaining to get played on and duped by any of the candidates.

The candidate would use them as a stepping stone, getting fame for actually tricking a Hell shadow, while they would get looked down on instead.

That's why they did their best not to show any weaknesses before these candidates.

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Some of the hell shadows glanced at the monitors and smirked.

"Z-001 and Z-003 have already stepped up to the scene, creating an unshakable position in the hearts of the other candidates."

"Hmhm.

Stepping up in such situations will always make everyone feel like they are the leaders.

It's always advisable to do so, because of the many advantages.

First, leaders can choose who does what and when.

They can manipulate and get people to do a job for them.

They also aren't likely to get into trouble or get left behind because people see them as indispensable to the group.

With this, they'll be able to get anyone who follows them to carry out their plans."

"Yes. Z-001 and Z-003 are smart.

Not only have they framed the idea of them being leaders in everyone's head, but they've also made the others look down on Z-002 and Z-005."

Everyone looked at the monitors and smiled playfully.

Heh. Things were getting more and more interesting.

Meanwhile, back within the room, just as they formulated, many within the room looked at Lin Chindu and Ran Senko in disdain as they whispered some mocking words in groups.

"Heh. What genius? I seriously think that those two managed to get high positions because their families might be rich. Even though the chances of such a thing happening is slim, if one comes from a super-wealthy clan, then it's still possible."

"I think you're right! I stay in the same city as Lin Chindu. So I can guarantee that he comes from an extremely influential clan. F***! So that's how he got his ratings? No wonder..."

"Pui! Just look how the one called Ran Senko is there pretending to read a book. With his water-filled brain. Who is he fooling? If he's so smart, then why doesn't he give out ideas like Chong Tsay and Tsetu Zhi? What a pretender!"

"If they were that smart, then why are they hanging out with a loser like Ji Sheng? I heard about him on my way here. And the only good point about him is his perseverance."

"Perseverance, my ass! Perseverance alone won't take him through our time here. In the face of absolute strength, he'll definitely be watered out soon enough!"

"Hell! I give him at most 2 weeks."

"No! Let's just forget about low life like him. Following either Chong Tsay or Tsetu Zhi should be able to take us far."

"F***! I've decided to be one of Chong Tsay's followers. Only in this way will I be able to survive throughout my time here."

"Me too! I've decided to be Tsetu Zhi's follower. After all, he holds the title of strongest Candidate of the season. So, of course, I'll follow him. Only in this way can I survive!"

...

Many subconsciously moved away from Ji Shen and his team as if they were plagues.

Of course, others didn't seem to care and went about their business as usual.

There were a few other geniuses in the group who did fairly worse than the top geniuses.

These geniuses had their own small clique, him they had been accepted with.

So they stood on their own sides without caring too much about Chong Tsay and Tsetu Zhi's move.

Provided these people don't attack them, then they had no qualms with them.

These lesser geniuses and their minor groups did their own things without a care in the world.

Nonetheless, it was still evident that the majority of people had been subconsciously drawn towards Tsetu Zhi and Chong Tsay.

The duo looked at each other and grinned.

Perfect.

in such scenarios, manipulative skills were more vital than anything else.

People were fundamental resources that would get them to the top.

The more people they won over, the more their chances of surviving throughout their entire time here.

Not just surviving, but coming out in flying colors, with remarkable results that could get noticed by those above.

This was their stage.

And the more they played, the higher their chances of going higher than the norm.

To them, silent and stupid people like Ji Shen, his group and the other geniuses were bound to lose poorly.

Hahahahaha!

Good.

Now it was time to crack this supposedly dead-end room.

The duo smiled victoriously, but unbeknownst to them, the people they looked down on, had already noticed the situation within this illusionary room.

Ji Shen looked up, down and at the sides of the room silently.

Interesting...