Many familiar faces were in the crowd.
There was Su Yingxue, her demeanor now even more sharp and capable, her eyes filled with sincere respect for the strong.
Zhao Qiming, who had once distinguished himself on Enlightenment Peak, now wore an expression of excitement and utter adoration.
There was also Zhao Yue of Sky-splitting Peak, and the senior sister from Xingyan Peak with whom he had once clashed in a competition... One by one, they came forward for brief exchanges, offering words of caution, blessings, or simply their respect.
Finally, as all eyes watched with concern, Li Wen raised the special clear brew brought by an attendant and faced all the teachers and classmates who had come to see him off.
"Teachers, fellow students," his voice wasn't loud, yet it echoed clearly in everyone's ears, carrying a steady strength that had been forged by time.
