The tournament drew to a close, and the awards ceremony came next.
This year's tournament offered a Soul Bone as a prize, but it was only an ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, and it was best suited to Spirit Hall's Soul King. Spirit Hall had plainly prepared it for him in advance.
The Imperial Fighting Team had only taken second place, so the Organizing Committee awarded them little beyond some Gold Soul Coins.
But once the Battle Team returned to Heaven Dou City, the rewards from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would be the real prize—and the most generous.
After the closing ceremony, all the Battle Teams returned to their respective rest areas to pack.
"Are you sure you won't come back to Heaven Dou City with us? That old codger Meng Shenji applied to His Majesty for a Soul Bone reward on your behalf. Given your performance and the team's results, you've got a good chance of getting one."
Qin Yuan shook his head. "Brother Lei Zhen, you said it yourself—it's only a chance. Besides, I've decided to stay in Spirit City. There's no point making an extra trip."
"You should head back. Remember to give His Majesty my regards. Besides, I'll stay in Spirit City for five years at most. After that, I'll return to Heaven Dou City."
He doubted the Heaven Dou Imperial Family could produce a Soul Bone. In any case, he did not believe he had earned such a reward.
Lei Zhen sighed and did not press him further. "What a shame. You'll miss the drinks at the victory banquet. So be it. When you return to Heaven Dou City, remember to visit my estate. You'll always be an honored guest of the Lei Clan."
With that, Lei Zhen went to gather everyone for