It was an explosive piece of information to everyone, including Xu Yilin, that Liu Wuxie was the champion of this year’s alchemy competition. However, upon hearing the news, everyone from the Xu Clan cheered. The competition was a well-known event, as it had been held in Azure Billow City a decade ago. At that time, the four clans were invited to observe, and the Azure Billow City branch had achieved the highest ranking.4

“Mu Yueying, are you truly prepared to defend him?” Xue Changnian inhaled deeply. The Xue Clan’s standing was unshakeable. They had lost four experts in Azure Billow City, and if they didn’t seek retribution, their position in the Imperial Capital would be compromised.0

The power dynamics in the Imperial Capital were complex, and even a slight misstep could deal a fatal blow to a clan. This wasn’t just about revenge; it was about upholding the dignity of a clan. The clan’s honor was paramount, and they couldn’t tolerate losing their members in a small city like Azure Billow City.2

“Return and inform Xue Dingtian that I will protect him. If he has any objections, he can come and discuss them with me personally,” Mu Yueying declared, her domineering aura...0