"Those in favor of contestant number one's victory, please cast your votes," The official shouted, placing a hand on Chen Yan's shoulder and then making an inviting gesture towards the Elders.
In the front row, Mu Ran said in an uncertain tone, "Underling Xuhan is going to win, right?"
"What else could the verdict be?" Xiao Wu said between his uproarious cheers for Xuhan.
"He fought someone far above his rank and made it out of the duel on his feet. In a contest of pure skill, there is no doubt that he has proven himself superior!"
Xuanyuan Zhou stared intently at the Elders who were leaning over their seats and discussing the duel among themselves.
"Did you forget something, Brother Wu? All the Elders here were invited by Chen Yan to judge the duel. Are you sure they wouldn't reveal their fangs now?"
Mu Ran nodded in agreement, his countenance darkening. "It could be an open conspiracy, quite a common one, too, in my experience.
