Some agreed.
"That's right. Now that the Ancient Divine Beast, the Phoenix, has appeared, this is a golden opportunity to turn the tables. Whoever the Ancient Phoenix forms a contract with becomes the Family Head—that's always been the rule.
After all, a Divine Beast Contract is based solely on strength and destiny. It pays no mind to that whole business of main versus branch lineages."
A long sigh came from the gossiping crowd.
"Sigh... I'm afraid Mrs. Feng won't be able to stand her ground for much longer."
Su Ye walked toward the academy, listening to the rumors and gossip spreading along the road. She didn't linger, heading straight for class.
But after class, as she walked out of the classroom, she paused for a moment, her hand resting on her abdomen.
Her wound seemed to be healing, yet the pain hadn't subsided. In fact, it was growing more intense.
She couldn't help but frown.
