Temporary Change of Formation

A massive shadow fell across the Jade Steps.

Ha Lu Han possessed an agility utterly at odds with his body shape. His footsteps made no sound, and he moved as nimbly as a huge fat leopard.

Batu patted Ha Lu Han's forearm and introduced him proudly. "Naerheishi Ha Lu Han! The foremost warrior of our Golden Royal Court's Naiman Tribe! At nineteen, he broke through Wolf Smoke and entered Hunting Tiger. He has now turned twenty! Among those of his age, he is the unrivaled lead wolf! A lone wolf! Edelweiss upon the high peaks, the blazing sun in the sky, the pride of the Golden Royal Court!"

"With the first month ushering in a new reign and all things renewed, I respectfully wish the Emperor of Da Shun boundless health and blessings."

Ha Lu Han bowed respectfully.

Those who had initially wondered whether a body like that could even bend over now had their curiosity satisfied.

The discussions in the hall never ceased.

It was too shocking.

A giant beyond question! Before the Noon Gate, the sky had still been dark, and many had not noticed him while waiting in line. Now, even if they wanted to ignore him, they could not.

Other than being somewhat unpleasant to look at, Batu was by no means short. He was tall and burly, roughly one point nine meters in height, yet standing side by side, he barely reached Ha Lu Han's waist—perhaps even his buttocks.

The difference was so immense, yet it did not seem the least bit incongruous.

It simply made one feel that the other was not human at all, stirring up the fear one felt when facing a monster.

Yet when everyone heard that he had entered Hunting Tiger at nineteen, a measure of relief seeped through their