The dark clouds that had loomed over Dragon City for days quietly dissipated. Though the competition remained fierce, the previously volatile, hair-trigger atmosphere had vanished.
The families and sects that had constantly targeted Celestial Brilliance tactfully kept their mouths shut. Even if they still harbored deep resentment toward Celestial Brilliance, they dared not say another word at a time like this. As for the Jin Family... they were even quieter!
Their Celestial Venerable Ancestor had ultimately failed to return. By now, everyone in the Jin Family understood that their ancestor had likely met a grim fate. A strict gag order had been issued to the entire Jin Family, forbidding anyone from mentioning him.
Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and the grand competition in Xi Hezhou finally determined the final hundred spots. Today was the final day the heroes would gather in Dragon City.
