After the State Lord of the Dagan Empire finished speaking, the great hall fell quiet for a moment.
The Parax Family had turned into turtles hiding in their shells, not daring to say another word, afraid they would become the target of everyone's attacks.
It was not impossible.
With Wang Teng's current status, he had even drawn the State Lord's attention.
If even the State Lord completely sided with Wang Teng, the Parax Family was very likely to be called to account.
As for the other families, it would be a miracle if they did not kick them while they were down.
The more Walter Gu thought about it, the more his heart sank to rock bottom.
Unease!
Anxiety!
And a twisted jealousy and hatred!
He felt that all of this had been caused by Wang Teng.
If not for him, the Parax Family would still be high and mighty. When had they ever needed to live in such fear?
He was only a mere Domain Lord Level martial warrior. What right did he have to shake the Parax Family?
The weak should have the awareness of the weak. He had actually dared to provoke the Parax Family—was that not courting death?
"If we had been able to kill him sooner back then, how would things have come to this today?"
Such a thought surfaced in Walter Gu's mind, then began to grow wildly like vines, impossible to stop.
"Your Majesty, with Wang Teng's current merits, should his title be raised?"
At that moment, Chongshan King suddenly asked.
"What title does he hold now?" the State Lord of the Dagan Empire asked.
"When he entered Starry Sky Academy previously, Wang Teng was already a count!"
As Chongshan King spoke, he added, "In fact, with his ranking, he should have been