"This year's National Ceremony Grand Duel was truly spectacular. Looking back, it was the most thrilling one in centuries."
"Who would have thought that Cold Pudding, the military's heavy magic construct, would be eliminated as well? In previous tournaments, even if Bao Li Gen couldn't take the championship, he would have definitely secured second place."
"The competition this time is under immense pressure. There are simply too many powerful contenders!"
"It's regrettable that not a single Snow Elf made it into the top four. Three are outsiders, and the only citizen of our country left is Long Meng."
"Long Meng must win! If an outsider takes the championship in the National Ceremony Grand Duel, that would be truly humiliating."
"The problem now is that Qi Ci Lang is genuinely strong—extremely strong. None of us saw his resurrection with our own eyes. If someone can force out his trump cards and expose more information about him, Lord Long Meng's odds of winning will improve."
"Dragon Garment would work! Let Dragon Garment challenge Qi Ci Lang first and pave the way for Lord Long Meng."
"Exactly! This is the time for Dragon Garment to repay Long Meng for his guidance!"
Public opinion gradually converged on the view that "Dragon Garment should pave the way for Long Meng."
It was not only the public who expected this. Through channels within the Alchemy Guild, the Ice Sculpture Royal Family also subtly hinted at this idea to the survivors.
Bao Li Gen could no longer be counted on. From the Ice Sculpture Kingdom's perspective, Long Meng was their sole hope, and they had to use every possible means to secure his position.
The National Ceremony Grand Duel carried immense significance. It contained profound political implications and had serious repercussions for both military affairs and the