Chapter 691: Light of Glory
In the imperial city of Dragon Mountain Empire, a group of figures stood in the void. Those at the very front were draped in imperial robes, and the leader, in particular, wore a divine dragon robe, exuding an imposing and majestic aura, radiating the spirit of a king.
This person was none other than the sovereign of Dragon Mountain Empire, the one who had personally set foot in the Snow Domain Mysterious City. He was the father of Jun Moxi. Behind him stood the imperial family of Dragon Mountain Empire.
Apart from them, on both sides, there were also two grand groups of figures. They were the Tang Clan, the foremost family of Dragon Mountain Empire, and the Star Dream Pavilion, a powerful force within the empire. At this moment, all of these people were gazing into the distance, as if waiting for someone to return.
Furthermore, below, the entire area was filled with a vast crowd, all waiting for the return of their heroes.
Word had it that in this Snow Domain Grand Competition, their Dragon Mountain Empire had six people advancing to the top sixteen seats. This meant that the other three empires could only divide the remaining ten spots among themselves—a truly remarkable achievement.
Moreover, there were even more shocking rumors that among the top four seats of this Snow Domain Grand Competition, three belonged to forces from Dragon Mountain Empire, and Prince Jun Moxi had secured the fourth place.
Although these rumors had yet to be verified, they were likely not far from the truth. Even the sovereign of Dragon Mountain Empire and the leaders of various major forces had all come, clearly indicating that Dragon Mountain Empire had indeed won glory in this competition.
At this moment, the crowd on the ground buzzed with discussion, all speculating who had won the first seat in this Snow Domain Grand Competition. Could it be someone from their Dragon Mountain Empire?
"Shiyun, what are you thinking about now?" A middle-aged man looked at the beautiful young woman beside him and asked.
Huo Shiyun shook her head slightly, a habitual stiff smile flickering across her face.
"Shiyun," a young man stepped in front of Huo Shiyun and said with a smile, "My elder brother will be back soon. He has already sent me a message. Although he didn't make it into the top sixteen of this Snow Domain Grand Competition, he still gained a lot and made great progress in his cultivation. Once he returns, I will propose marriage to the Huo family, and my clan will fully support me."
"I'm not interested," Huo Shiyun said coldly, causing the young man's expression to stiffen.
"Wuxin, Shiyun has no interest in matters between men and women. It is an honor for our Huo family that you have taken a liking to her, but please do not bring this up again." Huo Jiuyang frowned and spoke as well. This Cui Wuxin was nothing but a lecherous good-for-nothing, completely unworthy of his daughter. Besides, given what had happened in the past, Huo Jiuyang would not force Huo Shiyun to do anything she didn't want to do. If she didn't like it, then she didn't like it.
Cui Wuxin kept bringing up his elder brother, relying solely on the strength of his brother, Cui Wuming.
"Huo Jiuyang, I, Cui Wuxin, have already given you plenty of face. Don't be ungrateful. When my brother returns, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the consequences," Cui Wuxin snorted coldly, making Huo Jiuyang's expression even uglier. This bastard was incompetent and only relied on his brother. He used to speak politely, but now that Cui Wuming was about to return, his tone had become much more arrogant.
"They're here! It looks like someone has arrived!" At that moment, exclamations rang out. The crowd's eyes turned to the distance, watching the figures surging through the sky, and their gazes sharpened.
Beasts, many beasts. It seemed they had truly returned.
"Good, my brother is back." Cui Wuxin sneered as he glanced at Huo Jiuyang and Huo Shiyun, a greedy look flashing in his eyes. Because he was incompetent, he felt that the Huo family looked down on him, which only made him more determined to possess Huo Shiyun.
Huo Jiuyang and Huo Shiyun also turned their eyes to the distant void, watching the rapidly approaching black dots grow larger and larger.
"They are the beasts of Dragon Mountain Empire. The people who participated in the Snow Domain Grand Competition have returned."
Everyone's eyes trembled as they stared intently at the returning group. In an instant, their gazes locked onto one person—Jun Moxi.
"Prince Jun Moxi, the foremost youth of Dragon Mountain Empire, has returned. I wonder what glory he has won."
There were also Tang Youyou, Qing Mengxin, Cui Wuming, and Leng Xue, all safe and sound. There was also a unfamiliar young figure, sitting atop a ferocious beast, draped in a white robe, his gaze drifting as if looking at nothing in particular. Most people had never seen him before, but the beast he rode was the ferocious beast Qiongqi.
As for Huo Shiyun and Huo Jiuyang, when they saw this figure, their eyes trembled violently. Huo Shiyun, in particular, even began to shake slightly.
"It's Lin Feng. It really is Lin Feng. He didn't disappear or die. He's alive and well. Lin Feng is still alive and has participated in the Snow Domain Grand Competition."
Countless thoughts flashed through Huo Shiyun's mind in an instant. She bit her lip hard, and due to the force of her teeth, a trace of blood seeped from her moving red lips.
Seeing Lin Feng alive made her very excited, and her heart pounded wildly.
This clean-cut young man was the first man to make her heart flutter.
The howling wind swept across the void, and the distant crowd arrived in an instant, stopping before the people of Dragon Mountain Empire.
"Jun... Moxi."
"Youyou."
"Mengxin!"
Three voices rang out almost simultaneously. The sovereign, the head of the Tang Clan, and Qing Mengxin's master all spoke, their faces showing a hint of relief. In the top ten seats, Dragon Mountain Empire alone, not counting its vassal states, had three people, while the Snow Domain had thirteen kingdoms.
They had all matured. Their juniors were now more mature, wiser, and their temperaments had completely changed. A Snow Domain Grand Competition was a true trial. They had brushed shoulders with death, constantly challenging themselves and other geniuses, which had allowed them to grow rapidly.
"Good, excellent. In this Snow Domain Grand Competition, our Dragon Mountain Empire and its vassal states have six people in the top ten seats, four in the top six, and three in the top four. Moreover, the champion of the Snow Domain Grand Competition is also from a force within our Dragon Mountain Empire. This time, I thank you all for your hard work. You have brought glory to Dragon Mountain Empire."
The sovereign said cheerfully, causing everyone's eyes to tremble. What a shocking achievement. The champion of the Snow Domain Grand Competition was also from a force within Dragon Mountain Empire. Who was it?
Their eyes swept over the figures in the void, most of them looking at Jun Moxi. As the foremost youth of Dragon Mountain Empire, if anyone could win the first seat, it must be him.
"Star Dream Pavilion, Qing Mengxin, tenth place in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. You have brought glory to the empire. Thank you." The sovereign bowed slightly to Qing Mengxin, making everyone's eyes tremble. The sovereign of Dragon Mountain Empire was offering his sincerest respect to these warriors who had brought glory, thanking them for bringing honor to the empire.
"Sovereign!" The crowd all raised their heads, their expressions solemn. If the sovereign acted this way, they naturally felt the same. They, too, were part of the empire.
"Yun Feiyang, I still don't know which kingdom you are from—whether it's Dragon Mountain Empire, Tian Feng Kingdom, or Snow Moon Kingdom. But regardless, you have secured the eighth seat in this Snow Domain Grand Competition. You have brought glory to the empire. Thank you."
Everyone's eyes instantly focused on Yun Feiyang. Those who had witnessed his battle in the imperial city before remembered him well. He had overcome a stronger opponent with his weakness, leaving a deep impression. Now, on the stage of the Snow Domain Grand Competition, he had actually secured the eighth seat. Truly remarkable.
"Tang Clan, Tang Youyou, sixth seat in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. You have brought glory to the empire." The sovereign's voice grew louder. Tang Youyou had actually secured the sixth seat. Impressive. She and Qing Mengxin were undoubtedly the two most talented women of Dragon Mountain Empire, and both were exceptionally beautiful.
"Imperial Family, Jun Moxi, fourth seat in the Snow Domain Grand Competition. You have brought glory to the empire. Now, I appoint you as the Crown Prince of Dragon Mountain Empire."
The sovereign's words startled the crowd. Jun Moxi was being appointed as the crown prince. But Jun Moxi had only secured the fourth seat?
The sovereign had already said that among the top four seats of the Snow Domain Grand Competition, three belonged to forces from Dragon Mountain Empire. So who were the other two?
"The one who secured the second seat, Snow Moon Crown Prince Duan Wudao, is not here, but I equally thank him for bringing glory to the empire."
Duan Wudao, it was actually Duan Wudao, the crown prince of Snow Moon Kingdom, who had secured the second seat.
The second and first seats both belonged to forces from Dragon Mountain Empire. The second was Duan Wudao. And the first?
Their eyes kept scanning the crowd, but they couldn't figure out who had won the competition, dominating the Snow Domain Grand Competition and bringing the highest glory!