Kyrian, Bai Zhu, and Mei Li left the Crimson Lotus Residence shortly after breakfast. The sun was still struggling to break through the eternal clouds, casting a gray and cold light over the capital.
The rented carriage was already waiting for them at the gate. The coachman merely nodded to the three before preparing himself, reins in hand.
They climbed in without haste. Bai Zhu occupied almost half of the seat, as animated as always, while Mei Li sat beside Kyrian, maintaining her elegant posture.
The journey began calmly. The streets of the Fifth District were still relatively empty, most cultivators only heading to the Coliseum later, when the main fights began. Bai Zhu couldn't stay silent for long.
"So, Leader, the Cloud Coliseum is different from anything I've ever participated in. Tao explained it to me last night while we were training. The place is a gigantic arena, with capacity for tens of thousands of spectators."
