Just then, a tall, slender figure slowly ascended the raised platform in the center of the Martial Arts Arena.
A white robe edged in gold thread, a face as gentle as jade, and that signature, mild smile.
The Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.
In other words, Qian Renxue.
The moment she appeared, the entire arena fell silent.
Countless eyes turned toward the platform in unison, awaiting the imperial heir's address.
Qian Renxue stood at the center of the platform, her gaze slowly sweeping over the arena.
Her gaze passed over the fiery red of Blazing Fire Academy, the icy blue of Skywater Academy, the earthy yellow of the Elephant Armor Sect, and the blue-green of Godwind Academy.
Finally, it landed precisely at the very back of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's formation.
On that boy.
Tang Tian.
The boy who had given her the Angel's Sword.
At that moment, he was looking back at her too.
Their eyes met.
Qian Renxue's heart skipped a beat in that instant.
[Inside the Sea of Consciousness]
[The Six-Winged Angel's wings fluttered wildly with excitement: Host, host, host! He looked at you! He's looking at you!]
[The Six-Winged Angel's imagination ran wild: Do you look really good in that outfit? Does he think you look especially handsome? Has he recognized you? Has he? Has he?]
Qian Renxue took a deep breath and said coldly in her mind, Shut up. Be quiet.
[The Six-Winged Angel muttered in dissatisfaction: I'm just happy... Look how spirited he looks, how much he stands out just standing there...]
[The Six-Winged Angel suddenly remembered something: Oh, right, host, are you wearing the sword he gave you today? Are you? Are you?]
Qian Renxue: ...I am.
[The Six-Winged Angel nodded in satisfaction: *That's more like it! You should wear it! He'll be happy