"Xiao Yan!"
As the middle-aged man beside the stone monument called out in a slightly excited voice, the previously boisterous grounds instantly fell silent.
Countless gazes swiftly locked onto the black-clad young man beside the monument, their eyes gradually growing heated.
Not only were the younger generation below the platform watching closely, but the major families and various factions seated in the guest stands were also paying close attention.
After all, Xiao Yan's cultivation talent ranked second in the entire Jia Ma Empire!
"I heard that Xiao Yan reached the strength of a Two Star Dou Shi at only fifteen or sixteen. I wonder if that's true."
"Wutan City has been spreading the word everywhere, but who knows whether it's really true?"
"Xiao Yan of the Xiao Family is an existence as monstrous as a demon, blessed with unparalleled cultivation talent. How could you people from foreign empires possibly know?"
"Let's wait and see."
All sorts of hushed discussions came from the guest stands. Some were from foreign empires seeking to uncover the truth, while others from the Jia Ma Empire defended him with all their might.
"Clan Leader Xiao, Young Master Xiao Yan's cultivation talent truly is monstrous. The Xiao Family's name has now resounded throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire." Beside Xiao Zhan, the voluptuous Ya Fei gazed at Xiao Yan on the platform with her beautiful eyes and smiled softly.
As one of the factions on good terms with the Xiao Family, Ya Fei clearly knew more than the others.
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan laughed heartily. "Miss Ya Fei, you flatter him. That little fellow Yan'er truly hasn't disgraced our Xiao Family."
Xiao Zhan had always held Xiao Yan in extremely high regard since he was young, not only because of his cultivation talent, but also because