As the sun gradually sank westward, the matches on the arenas also drew to a close. When the battle on the last arena ended, a bell rang out. The black-robed elder in the center rose and stepped onto the central arena, announcing loudly,
"Today's matches end here. Tomorrow, the thirteen advancing contestants will determine the top ten of the Hidden Dragon Ranking. I hope those who advanced will rest well tonight and compete in tomorrow's Hidden Dragon Ranking finals in their best condition!"
"Yao Feng, see you tomorrow!"
"See you tomorrow!"
After bidding farewell to Nalan Yanran and the others, Yao Feng looked at the sky dyed red by the setting sun and let out a soft sigh before slowly leaving the square. Under the sunset, his shadow stretched long across the street.
Noticing that Yao Feng seemed somewhat strange, Zhou Tong and Xue Ying followed far behind him, silently protecting him.
The night passed without incident.
Early the next morning, Yao Feng rose from bed and gazed through the window at the rising sun. He took a deep breath and murmured,
"A new day, a new beginning!"
After hastily filling their stomachs, Yao Feng and the others returned to their old seats from yesterday. Looking at the countless youthful faces around him, Yao Feng's mood improved considerably. Since he was here, he might as well settle down. Rather than blaming fate and others, it was better to let nature take its course.
"Yao Feng, don't run into me later, okay?" Nalan Yanran walked over from afar, stopped before Yao Feng, and said with a smile.
Nalan Jie and Nalan Su followed behind her, though Liu Ling was nowhere to be seen. Seeing Nalan Yanran's behavior, both men wore wry smiles. This girl was far too unsteady.
"Greetings, Uncle