Although Xiliu and Kafolian had clashed only once, the display had been truly astounding and drew the attention of many. By afternoon, word of what had happened at Youthful Grace Hall had already spread throughout Sky Mechanical City.
It had not originally been much of an incident. After all, Xiliu and Kafolian had merely been testing weapons and caused no lasting trouble. Their duel had also taken place in a private residential district, so the enforcement team had not punished them. But too many people had witnessed it. The Frost Ice Whip in Xiliu's hand had been extraordinarily eye-catching, and with Glen also present at Youthful Grace Hall, people immediately connected it to the custom orders for the top three of the New Star Tournament.
Thus, news that the Frost Ice Whip in Xiliu's hand had been custom-made by the Research Institute spread without wings.
Moreover, very few Research Institute members remained in Sky Mechanical City, and only a handful could accept custom commissions. Guxiluo specialized in blending alchemy and could not possibly have made it so quickly. Many people therefore guessed that Angel was the maker of the Frost Ice Whip.
Angel's popularity, coupled with a custom alchemical creation from the Research Institute, instantly set the news ablaze. Before long, many people knew what had happened at Youthful Grace Hall.
Even the related recording crystals had begun circulating within a small circle.
At that moment, deep within an old residence in the depths of Mansi Magic Material Street, a group of people watched an image projected onto the wall.
It was a cramped space, yet there were more than ten people inside.
The air remained silent, without even the sound of breathing. Everyone watched the changing image.
When Xiliu finally withdrew her whip, the whip shadows vanished, and the