Xu Yue completely ignored the little incident involving Zhang Xun.
God knew through what obscure channel Zhang Xun had learned a little about him. It was harmless enough, so Xu Yue let him do as he pleased.
The fact that Zhang Xun had secretly approached him and wanted to meet in private, coupled with Xu Yue's original impression of him, made it clear that Zhang Xun himself was no clean man. It was hard to say who held whose little dirt...
Amid that minor episode, the medal ceremony officially began, with the elusive Yuan Shijia appearing in person.
It had to be said that Yuan Datou's prestige within Beiyang in this parallel world was truly unmatched.
When that imposing figure appeared, everyone, including Zhang Yulin, lowered their heads at once.
The Commander's position was unshakable!
Even Xu Yue felt a faint stir in his heart upon seeing him.
No wonder he could suppress everything and turn the tide all by himself.
The one Xu Yue had seen in France had, at the very least, possessed Legendary-level strength. Moreover, he was an old immortal who had stubbornly remained in the World of the Living rather than dying, likely already standing at the peak of the Elite Intruder tier.
Yet Yuan Shijia's appearance, that state of standing apart from the river of time and remaining unmoved no matter how time washed over him, made Xu Yue regard him more highly.
He was the only Reincarnator Xu Yue had encountered so far who could resist the erosion of normal time.
That was an ability only demigods possessed!
Of course, since the man had not made a move, Xu Yue could only make a rough estimate.
He had no idea how strong Yuan Shijia truly was or what trump cards he possessed.
There were