The Imperial Seal Leaves Ghost Capital

As soon as the words fell, the "people" in the valley erupted into an uproar.

They began discussing it among themselves. Finding a way out would certainly be best; after all, this place was far too dangerous.

There had been at least several thousand candidates in the first round of the exam, but by the second round, more than half had disappeared.

It was clear this place was no place to linger.

As for everyone dying in three days, that sounded rather alarmist.

But neither the Tan brothers nor the other Upper Roots challenged him. It was obvious they seemed to have accepted the claim.

Standing at the back, Xiao Ran listened to the man and felt deeply uncertain.

He couldn't tell whether what the man had said was true.

If it was true, it wouldn't matter much to him. He just didn't know whether it would affect Golden Toad Son.

At the thought, Xiao Ran gathered his wits and dared not let down his guard.

"Cough, cough!"

Just then, Tan Shanyuan, the second Tan brother, gave a light cough and signaled for quiet. "Silence!"

The vast valley gradually settled down. As an Upper Root, he had an overwhelming advantage over them, and they didn't dare disobey.

Seeing this, Tan Shanyuan nodded in satisfaction, though inwardly he sighed.

If my eldest brother and the others were still here, our five brothers would be the ones calling the shots.

At the thought, Tan Shancai couldn't help shooting Xiao Ran a venomous look. Then he frowned and continued, "Everyone, let's hear what Old Man Chen has to say first."

The Old Man Chen Tan Shancai referred to was the very man who had made even Xiao Ran wary.

But from Tan Shancai's words, Xiao Ran could confirm one thing: Old Man Chen