Without Si Daren present, nobody on the committee dared to act rashly and announce the start of the competition.
Seeing that influential figures like Nalan Ye Jue were still waiting, the vice-chairman of the committee was so anxious his hair seemed ready to be torn out, repeatedly apologizing at the guest judges' seats.
No one else had any objections.
Everyone looked towards Nalan Ye Jue, fearing that he might be displeased.
Unexpectedly, Nalan Ye Jue graciously said, "It's fine, we will start once everyone is here."
As soon as he finished speaking.
From the nearby VIP passage, a woman dressed in a sharp black hunting outfit, with long-sleeved top and trousers, a dark leather belt at her waist, and stylish Chelsea boots, approached confidently. She wore a low-profile baseball cap and sunglasses, obscuring her true appearance.
She strode directly towards the central guest seats and commanded in a deep voice, "No need to wait. Let's begin."
Nalan Ye Jue narrowed his gaze.
