Daren stood alone in the training ground. His hand rested on his sword hilt. His mind was already working through possibilities and contingencies.
A Level 1 Primal Adept with that kind of skill was unusual. Very unusual. Either this person was hiding their true cultivation, or they possessed talent that would make them a serious contender in the upcoming Silver Rankings.
Either way, they couldn't be allowed to participate. Couldn't be allowed to potentially embarrass the Clearstar Estate further by performing well in a competition where Daren himself would be competing.
No. Better to eliminate the problem quietly before it became bigger.
His lips curved into that cold almost-smile again. "Silver eyes," he murmured to himself. "Let's see how long you survive in Mei Kingdom."
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Meanwhile, across the city, Kael had returned to his room at the Golden Crane Inn. He sat on the edge of his bed, his mind reviewing the confrontation.
