In the crowd...
The one thousand people participating in the second round of the Celestial Nether Tower trial all stared intently at Hong Yu, their gazes filled with envy and jealousy.
Some were happy, some were worried, and naturally, some were filled with hatred.
Feng Xue Xin and the other experts of the Wind and Snow Association were genuinely happy for Hong Yu. Although the rules prevented them from gathering, they each found their own way—be it hand gestures, mouthing words, or using Secret Transmission—to convey their congratulations.
Hong Yu smiled lightly, nodding in response to each of them.
His gaze swept over Hong Renjie and Guo Fei.
Guo Fei's expression was ugly, his eyes flashing with a cold, harsh light. Seemingly having made a decision, he gave an imperceptible nod to an Outer Disciple in the Audience Seats.
That person stood up and left.
The entire process was extremely swift and secretive; it seemed no one noticed.
