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At those words, the entire gathering erupted.
The contestants rubbed their fists and flexed their palms, fierce fighting spirit blazing in their eyes.
Even the young man in blue who had already won leaped back into the arena, determined to fight for this unexpected opportunity.
The competition continued until the sun sank behind the western hills.
In the end, an unassuming boy in gray won twelve consecutive matches with exquisite swordsmanship and claimed the crown.
Despite his ordinary appearance, his fundamentals were frighteningly solid, and his swordsmanship seemed tempered by countless brushes with death.
This was how Li Chen handled social obligations. He could hardly keep taking things from others without giving anything back. At the very least, he had to offer something in return.
Once the exchange of gifts and courtesies was more or less complete, Li Chen left the Eight Gates Heaven-Sundering Hall.
Yuan Tianhe personally escorted him beyond the mountain gates and cupped his hands. "Should Your Majesty have some free time, this old man will certainly visit you in the Imperial Capital."
Li Chen nodded slightly. "Come whenever you wish, Sect Master Yuan. I will certainly welcome you."
After leaving the Eight Gates Heaven-Sundering Hall, the party traveled south at great speed.
With the support of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, railway trains already connected every corner of the Southern Kingdoms.
Dai Xiaoyao's Starfall Kingdom was naturally no exception. Its stations were lavishly built, every bit the equal of those within Heavenly Strategy itself.
"Your Majesty, look how convenient this railway train is!"
Standing beside the train window, Dai Xiaoyao pointed at the scenery flashing past outside and exclaimed in admiration.
"Since the railway opened, Starfall Kingdom's trade has more than tripled. Those neighboring countries without rail connections are regretting it so badly their guts have turned