A Thousand Years in a Single Glance

"Brr... it's freezing..."

Several days later, outside Cadi City.

Xu Changqing and the members of the Sword of the Brave adventuring party had arrived as well.

Mans wore thick furs, yet he still hugged his arms and shivered uncontrollably.

Aili was dressed like a plump little hamster.

"Teacher! Teacher!"

Only Joshua, whose physique had become exceptional after awakening his bloodline, remained as lively as ever amid the ice and snow.

He eagerly shared the news he had gathered. "I heard from an old man that the city is holding its annual Tournament. Let's go take a look."

"A Tournament?"

Mans's eyes lit up.

"I heard the winner gets a very generous reward... and might even be granted a noble title!" Joshua said regretfully. "We came too late. The matches have already begun."

"You think you can become champion?"

Aili sneered mercilessly. "Who was it that got beaten flat by the Son of the Mountains and nearly cried for his mother?"

"I didn't."

Joshua's face flushed red.

"Alright, alright..."

Xu Changqing waved a hand. "Since we're here, let's go have a look."

The Tournament arena was located in the great square before the Ice Palace.

At this moment, it was surrounded by spectators three layers deep inside and three layers deep outside.

Above the gates of the Ice Palace stood a row of maids and guards. Massive curtains had been set up around them to form a windbreak, and it was clear that members of the royal family were watching from within.

"Teacher, I heard there's a quasi-Legendary spellcaster princess here, Belena the Frostborn... I wonder if she's watching the matches."

Joshua gazed at the palace and said excitedly, "Do you think she might fall in love with a powerful Warrior at first sight?"

Slap!

Aili withdrew her hand, her