When Qi Feng returned to the great hall, Master Chang Kong's gaze slowly swept across the chamber, observing the respectful expressions of everyone present. He offered a slight smile, his demeanor kind as he spoke, "Well, that will be all for today. Everyone, go back to your own affairs. As for the matter of the wagered battle, once I have discussed it with the two Vice Alliance Hierarchs and reached a decision, I will announce it to you all. You may leave!"
"Yes, we will heed the Alliance Hierarch's directive and take our leave now!" The assembly rose from their seats with a thunderous chorus of assent, then bid farewell and departed.
After Zhao Sheng and the others rose to take their leave, the great hall was left with only Master Chang Kong and the two Vice Alliance Hierarchs, along with Xu Chong and his two disciples.
"Yao'er, you take your senior brother and rest first," Master Chang Kong mused for a moment before instructing Chu Yao.
