Qing Wu looked at the seven credentials he had. Once he obtained four more, he would be able to leave Sky Pillar.
At that moment, news of High Priest Xi's death after being attacked by the League spread throughout the entire Draconids tribe at Meteor Falls.
"How could this happen?" Hecate's legs went weak, and she collapsed onto the ground, staring blankly at it.
"My sister couldn't have died. How could she have died? She had the strongest Dragon-type Pokémon among the Draconids." Tears silently streamed down Hecate's face.
"Revenge! We must take revenge! We must avenge Xi against Petalburg and Devon Corporation!" After learning of Xi's death, many of the Draconids became extremely agitated. They gathered at the Ancestor Altar and shouted slogans.
"What are you all making such a fuss about? Can't you do anything else? Everyone, calm down first." A figure leaning on a cane appeared in front of the Ancestor Altar. It was the former High Priest, as well as Xi's grandmother.
When they saw the former High Priest arrive, everyone quieted down somewhat and turned their eyes toward her in unison.
"Xi isn't dead yet. Her soul flame is still burning. Leave at once, and don't disturb the Dragon God." Xi's grandmother spoke to the crowd with a calm expression.
"Really? That's wonderful! The High Priest isn't dead..." The crowd chattered noisily, like a pot of boiling water.
"What? Xi isn't dead yet? Damn it, why doesn't she just die? Then I could take over as High Priest of the Draconids." A mature-looking man thought to himself darkly.
"Go back. Stop talking about avenging Xi. Until Xi returns, I will temporarily serve as High Priest." Xi's grandmother still commanded great prestige, and she immediately quelled everyone present.
After all, Xi's grandmother had been the former