Gale Great Star, Gale Divine Dynasty.
As one of the foremost powerful dynasties within the [Chenmu Star Domain], the location of its imperial capital was exceptionally advantageous as well.
Grand and prosperous.
Wealthy and advanced.
That was the best description of this place.
Recently, this enormous capital had been brimming with a fervent festival atmosphere.
Countless cultivators had rushed here from every corner of the star domain, all to witness the upcoming [Prodigy Championship].
Originally, the citizens of the imperial capital had already been eagerly anticipating the event where their own First Prince would make a name for himself.
Then, two days ago, a piece of earth-shaking news from the upper echelons of the royal family fell like a boulder into boiling oil, completely igniting the atmosphere throughout the capital!
That legendary Ye-surnamed prodigy, who had burst onto the scene and directly landed third on the [Latent Dragon Ranking], was coming to participate in this championship!
For a time, whether on the streets and in the alleyways—
Or within the immensely popular Swan Tavern in the southern part of the imperial capital—
Everyone was talking about it.
"Have you heard? That Prodigy Ye is really coming to fight our First Prince!"
"What is there even to say? Wasn't the outcome decided long ago?"
"I'm more curious about this—besides our First Prince, which of the other participating prodigies can last three exchanges against him?"
"True, true! Why don't we bet on that?"
"Hahahaha!"
Amid the laughter and cheerful chatter, a different voice came from the corner.
"Although the gap between their rankings is enormous, don't forget that the Latent Dragon Ranking doesn't measure current combat strength."
Everyone turned toward the voice.
They saw a man dressed as a traveler swirling his wine cup as he smiled.
"That Prodigy Ye was able