With Elder Cael's final announcement, the tense atmosphere lingering throughout the square gradually began fading away.
The Smelting Trial had finally ended.
Soon afterward, the countless gathered disciples and elders slowly began dispersing in different directions. Various third-rate forces regrouped together while discussions about the trials echoed endlessly throughout the Violet Star Palace.
Some disciples excitedly discussed the treasures they obtained.
Others spoke about the brutal battles inside the Soul Sealing Painting.
However, the topic mentioned most frequently by nearly everyone remained the same.
Max Morgan.
Many elders looked toward him with complicated expressions while younger geniuses either admired him, feared him, or envied him deeply.
Meanwhile, Max calmly walked through the dispersing crowd before eventually arriving beside Isabella and Lucia.
The moment Isabella saw him approaching safely, the tension within her expression visibly relaxed.
