While Bai Zhu left to have dinner with the other leaders of the external forces, Kyrian entered the carriage together with Mei Li and the others.
The door closed with a soft sound, and soon the horses began to move through the wide streets of the Capital of Clouds.
The sky had already completely darkened. Spiritual lanterns illuminated the avenues, casting golden light over the tall and elegant buildings. Even at night, the city remained alive. Cultivators walked through the streets, merchants were still negotiating, and carriages constantly crossed the districts.
For a few moments, no one spoke.
The silence inside the carriage was comfortable but heavy with the tension that still lingered after the day's battles.
It was Mei Li who broke the silence first. She leaned slightly forward, clearly excited.
"Congratulations, Leader. You truly represented the Blood Court well."
Her eyes shone.
