In fact, this was exactly what Shengjing was constantly discussing—a new name had emerged, but how could those who had not witnessed the battle firsthand define his true position?
Not to mention that there were still too many people unversed in cultivation.
Thus, often the strength of cultivators had to be explained to everyone through the Hefu List or the sword critics.
Pei Ye was somewhat surprised by the silence he had caused, turning his head to look at everyone; many people shifted their gaze away unnaturally, while many others looked at him with shining eyes. In the back row, Ting Hua slightly raised her hand towards him.
Pei Ye nodded towards these acquaintances, but since he had arrived later today, there were indeed no seats left at the back. It was not until he shifted his gaze to the front row that he saw the only remaining seat next to Changsun Jue.
When the girl saw him looking, she paused for a moment, then moved her things back to make space for him.
