An unknown amount of time passed before Xiang Yuan left the small courtyard, and tranquility was restored. Only the ruins and marks on the ground proved what had just happened.
The next few days continued as usual. Under Nicholas's guidance, Xiang Shan kept causing great stirs to attract more followers. Yet, the three great families made no move against him.
Xiang Shan knew this was Xiang Yuan's doing. With his current status, he had pulled some strings, wielding immense authority within Three Origins City. The significance of the Divine Demon Ritual was no joke. Even now, Xiang Shan didn't consider it an honor, but he had to admit that anyone chosen to participate in the grand ceremony would attain an exceedingly high status. Even the old patriarchs of the Pureblood Families dared not treat him lightly. Affecting the Divine Demon Ritual would have serious consequences. The Demon Emperor would become furious, and no one was willing to bear that wrath.
