Seeing that no one else was coming onto the arena, Zhong Ziqing declared in a ringing voice, "Since no one else wishes to challenge Qingtong, I hereby announce that Xu Qingtong will serve as the Academy's Fourth Elder!"
The moment Zhong Ziqing spoke, another commotion broke out below the arena. Some cheered loudly, while others sighed softly, but even more were discussing Xu Qingtong's killing strike!
"It's rare to have so many people gathered here, so I might as well announce something else!" Zhong Ziqing said. "From this day forward, I shall take Xu Qingtong as my named disciple. In one month, the Academy will hold a ceremony, and we will celebrate several happy occasions together!"
His words caused an uproar below the arena!
"Ahem, since Senior Brother Zhong has spoken, I might as well announce two things myself!" Lü Wenqiu said. "From this day forward, Du Siwen will become my named disciple, and she will become Xu Qingtong's Dao companion. We can hold their ceremony together with Senior Brother's celebration!"
Another bombshell dropped, and the voices below the arena grew even louder!
Standing below the arena, Du Siwen was both happy and shy, her face blooming pink as peach blossoms as she lowered her head without a word.
Nangong Zhen smiled faintly and cupped his hands toward Du Siwen. "Congratulations, sister-in-law!"
Lei Wei also said with a grin, "Senior Sister Du, congratulations! When do we get to drink your wedding wine?"
"Siwen, shouldn't you call me big sister now?" Chen Ruoling looked at Du Siwen with a mischievous grin.
Even the usually carefree Du Siwen could not remain composed now. She blushed to the roots of her neck, her head nearly lowered to her chest, letting them tease her without uttering a word!
"Everyone, disperse! Go back and get