A spectacular drama filled with one twist after another finally drew to a close under Yun Yun's decisive and stern handling.
Now, the clamor in the Beast Arena gradually subsided, and the crowds dispersed like an ebbing tide, as though the tumultuous tournament had never taken place.
Still unconscious, Xiao Qian knew nothing of everything that had happened afterward.
He did not know that after he had fallen unconscious, Sect Leader Yun Yun had appeared in person and ruthlessly dealt with those who had schemed behind the scenes and broken the rules during the Hunting Tournament, securing justice for him and Nalan Yanran with an iron fist.
Nor did he know about the marriage contract Nalan Su had suddenly produced before everyone. The engagement had come so abruptly.
Although his relationship with Nalan Yanran had already quietly changed as they spent time together, an engagement set down in black and white would undoubtedly introduce a new uncertainty between them.
After the Hunting Battle in the Imperial Capital ended, the waves stirred up by the tournament swept swiftly across the country like a surging tide. The excitement only grew fiercer, showing no sign of subsiding.
Throughout the Empire, from bustling cities to remote towns, people eagerly discussed the thrilling moments of the Hunting Battle, Xiao Qian's astonishing reversals in the face of certain defeat, and his legendary feats of overcoming powerful opponents and ferocious magic beasts as a mere Dou Zhe.
Xiao Qian had become a celebrity throughout the Empire, the focus of conversation wherever people gathered.
Carried by this wave of excitement, his name spread through every street and alley. People embellished and retold his stories, inspiring countless others to strive for greater strength.
In the Xiao Clan's council hall in Wutan City, the atmosphere was rather strange and heavy.