After Hermione stepped into the silver curtain of light, Zhao Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze flickering uncertainly.
Although Hermione had gained the Goddess of Wisdom's recognition on this journey, the place of her trial was an unknown and mysterious location. He did not know what lay beyond that curtain of light, nor could he enter it. That meant he would be unable to help her in the trials ahead.
He had once heard Xiao San say that all of his assessments were related to himself and could be completed on Douluo Continent. Now, it seemed that different gods had different methods of conducting their assessments. Every god had their own ideas.
"Now, I can only hope that she can rely on herself and pass smoothly. The Goddess of Wisdom has a gentle temperament, so she probably won't make things difficult for her."
Zhao Xuan comforted himself for a while, then looked around. With a soft sigh, he turned and left.
After bidding farewell to the Sacred Tree, Granny Flower, Zhao Shi, and Mu Qin, Zhao Xuan hurried back to Ling Yun Pass without stopping.
Ling Yun Pass, council hall.
After Zhao Xuan returned, the Heaven Dou Allied Army immediately summoned the important figures of the alliance for a meeting.
The vast council hall was packed with people. Zhao Xuan sat in the seat of honor. That seat had originally been reserved for Xue Beng, but Xue Beng repeatedly declined and insisted on giving it to Zhao Xuan.
There was no need to investigate why. The reverence in his gaze when he looked at Zhao Xuan was enough to reveal part of the reason.
It was merely a seat, and Zhao Xuan did not care much about it. After Xue Beng declined several times, he simply sat down. None