"The first phase of the test ends now!"
No one dared to contest or utter a word. Many breathed in relief, while others shrank back.
"Those who possess three or more Ash Fruits, approach the elder responsible for the territory of your countries. Hand over what you have obtained."
"Those who do not have enough, or those who have not yet left the forest, will be gathered and returned by their respective elders."
As soon as Mei Ran's voice finished the sentence for most of the youths, a murmur began.
Some young ones sighed, accepting defeat. Others, with slumped shoulders, were already heading toward the elders, without the courage to face the surrounding gazes.
Kyrian stood up calmly. The freshness still enveloped Yanyu and even the small fox that walked nearby. Kyrian had used the last spiritual stones he had the previous night to replenish the Qi he had spent.
