The Battle God Arena had not yet recovered from Tony Clark's overwhelming victory over the bald monk.
Every corner of the academy buzzed with discussion.
Some talked about the strange movement technique that left behind countless afterimages.
Others argued about the dragon-shaped fist that had shattered opponents like toys.
Many were already predicting Tony would win the Golden Flag competition and secure all thirty World Tree slots.
Among the happiest people present was Patriarch Rion Clark.
The usually stern patriarch looked ten years younger.
His laughter echoed repeatedly throughout the Clark Family viewing platform.
"Good! Good! Excellent! That's my son!"
Several elders nodded enthusiastically.
Nobody had expected this outcome.
Not a single person.
When Tony first entered Nine Lotus Academy, most family elders viewed him as a troublesome heir who relied too heavily on luck and strange opportunities.
Yet somehow...
