"I hereby announce-the final victor of this External Affairs Envoy selection tournament is Wei Sheng of Weiyuan Hall's Five Tiger Generals!"
The elderly Seven Refinements referee announced the outcome of the great battle, his face filled with shock.
His voice fell silent.
Du Wanfeng's expression darkened.
Chen Yuanli wore an odd expression.
"Haha-excellent!"
Yu Qianji laughed. "Heroes have emerged from the young since ancient times. How rare for our Fish-Dragon Gang to produce such a young hero too-
Wei Sheng, from today onward-"
Before he could finish,
Du Wanfeng hastily interjected from beside him, "Gang Leader!"
"What, do you object?!"
Yu Qianji spoke calmly, his tone betraying neither pleasure nor anger, but Chen Yuanli, who stood closest to Du Wanfeng, saw the beads of sweat covering the latter's forehead and his slightly pale face.
"N-no!"
Du Wanfeng lowered his head.
"Wei Sheng."
"Present."
"From today onward, you are the new External Affairs Envoy of our Fish-Dragon Gang, overseeing all campaigns against outside forces-"
"I accept your command!"
Wei Sheng cupped his fist in acknowledgment.
At once, the Seven Refinements referee brought a new gang uniform to Wei Sheng, holding it in both hands.
It was a fitted blue outfit whose fabric, materials, and other aspects far surpassed an ordinary gang uniform, with a three-tailed goldfish emblem embroidered on the chest to signify his rank.
Wei Sheng put it on before everyone.
Already handsome and as straight-backed as a pine, he looked even more valiant and distinguished in the fitted blue outfit, with the Refined Edge Saber at his waist.
"Congratulations, External Affairs Envoy Wei!"
Black Tiger was the first to offer his congratulations.
Master Qin followed closely, smiling as he cupped his hands.
Even Dapeng and Hu Rong offered their congratulations, though their smiles were somewhat forced.
Wei Sheng returned