The man finished speaking and bowed to His Majesty Cangqiong, signaling that they could leave. Cangqiong rose and led everyone away from the competition field.
"Prince Ares, your Empire truly made people take another look this year! Out of the 30 groups that advanced, your Empire had as many as 9," said the crown prince of Cangqiong Country to Ares. The compliment seemed to carry a sharp undertone.
"Your Highness flatters me!" Ares replied blandly, not taking offense at his words.
In fact, Ares had not expected such results either. His own father had mentioned that it would be good if 5 or 6 groups could advance in the preliminary round, but this year, there were unexpectedly 9 groups. And he felt that they had not even given it their all!
The accompanying officials from the Mors Empire had lost their previous anger and, on the contrary, were now brimming with joy.
