In front of the Pope's Palace, discussion surged like a tidal wave. Dai Yao's decision had exploded in their hearts like a thunderclap.
A peerless genius of the tournament had chosen to join Spirit Hall the moment the competition ended. With Spirit Hall sparing no effort to nurture him, what terrifying heights would Dai Yao reach?
In Spirit Hall's future, another peerless figure like Qian Daoliu had been born.
And as for the two great empires and the Seven Great Sects, would another figure like Tang Chen appear among them? Someone who could withstand the pressure from Spirit Hall? Many red-robed bishops beamed with joy, as though they were already picturing the future after Dai Yao joined Spirit Hall. The soul masters belonging to the two great empires or the Seven Great Sects, however, wore uncertain expressions, utterly unable to understand Dai Yao's decision.
Salas and Ferdinand exchanged a glance, both smiling wistfully. Ferdinand looked at the high-spirited youth standing before Bibi Dong, and it was as if he saw that child from the Star Luo Empire who had once gritted his teeth and struggled to survive.
"Nearly ten years of effort have finally borne fruit. Dai Yao, I've finally waited until the day you joined Spirit Hall!"
Overcome with emotion, Ferdinand's eyes even reddened slightly.
He had helped Dai Yao leave the Star Luo Empire in a way that was almost openly opposed to the empire, and Dai Yao had not even joined Spirit Hall directly afterward. Such actions had naturally drawn criticism from many people.
If Pope Bibi Dong had not carefully reviewed Dai Yao's files and made the final judgment that Dai Yao would serve as a whetstone for the Golden Generation, he might well have been doomed beyond redemption in Spirit Hall's power struggles because of