Chapter 178

Xue Lingyun withdrew his hand and released Martial Soul Possession.

The scales peeled away layer by layer from his jaw, and the icy blue on his right arm faded as well, revealing the school uniform beneath, its left sleeve torn open across a large section and exposing his forearm.

He raised his right hand, but before he could lift it fully overhead, Star Luo Square erupted.

The cheers were louder than in any previous match, surging in from the farthest edges of the stands and merging into a tidal roar that drowned out everything overhead.

On the walls of the imperial city, the Star Luo Emperor, Xu Jiawei, rose to his feet as well.

Instead of holding his teacup as usual or sitting leisurely in his chair to watch, he walked to the very front of the wall, braced both hands against the battlements, and leaned forward slightly. His gaze was locked tightly on the young man standing in the center of the Arena, folding away his wings.

The civil and military officials beside him also rose one after another, but no one spoke. Everyone's attention was focused on the same spot. Only after watching for a long time did Xu Jiawei withdraw his gaze. Turning to the prime minister beside him, he said in a low voice, "Convey my decree. Send additional personnel to the Intelligence Division. Dig up every piece of information on this child. I want the details of every battle he has fought since entering the tournament delivered to the Imperial Study before tonight."

The prime minister bowed in acknowledgment and quickly withdrew.

Xu Jiawei turned back, his gaze returning to the Arena. His fingers lightly tapped the battlements twice, and he said nothing further.

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