After Yan Cangtian's emotions settled, Ling Feng took his leave and returned to General Weiyuan's mansion.0

Upon arrival, he went straight into seclusion within his study. Three full days and nights passed before he finally emerged.0

During that time, the director of Tianwei Academy, having learned of Ling Feng's retreat, sent all the competition rewards directly to his residence.0

As for the Fourth Prince and Yan Jinghong, they vanished without a trace. After the tournament ended, Yan Jinghong left the imperial capital. Perhaps he returned to the Yan family in the Eastern Capital. Perhaps he went elsewhere in search of a breakthrough. No one knew for certain.1

But no one cared where a failure went.0

Such was the reality of the world.0

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