In fact, it wasn't just him, but some savvy viewers, including the Academy Vanguards in the Apex Canteen, were all shaking their heads.
Using outside popularity as a reward for the contestants undoubtedly destroyed the integrity, fairness, and aesthetic of the Secret Realm.
But from a reality TV standpoint, it was actually a good attempt. Based on this rule, every contestant would certainly fight tooth and nail to showcase themselves and garner higher popularity, which would naturally enhance the show's effect, making this approximately two-hour-long Secret Realm all the more exciting and compact.
As for the Platinum Vote and 88 members... it looked like they were going to make a killing tonight.
And the chief director clearly understood more than everyone thought; after Shen Jian's close-up, he immediately switched to the resting rooms of the three teams.
Faced with this sudden rule, the Hero, Passerby, and Clown teams all reacted differently.