Quindon had just finished speaking when a split second later, he’d already drifted down from the podium and landed in front of the bell tower. No one had seen him move, and it was as if he’d teleported.
Subsequently, his aura began increasing in intensity, exploding in waves that blasted into the sky. It was palpable even to the onlookers, who felt a tremor through their bodies.
Quindon pushed open the bronze door of the bell tower with one hand and walked right in. Everyone remained silent as they waited to see how long it would take him to reach the top of the bell tower. Sigwin stood behind his mentor with his eyes glued toward the bell tower.
“Sigwin, you’re being too hot-headed. You could certainly recreate The Flight of the Three Dragons with the spirit-strengthening pill.. Nevertheless, have you considered the consequences of consuming it in public? It would be clear as day. If anyone were to file an investigation, we would have trouble explaining the pill’s origin.”
Angus sat upright on the stone bench and chastised Sigwin through telepathy. Sigwin imperceptibly lowered his head and did not respond.
At that moment, the crowd gasped unanimously as Quindon’s figure emerged at the top of the bell tower. “M-Mr. Yuchamore is too formidable! Can you imagine how strong he is for him to reach the top in such a short time?”
“Did it take him ten minutes? Probably far lesser time than that!” “Let’s not talk about the number of times he can strike the bell for now. His speed in completing the climb is already leagues ahead. of Sigwin.”
“But of course! How can a mere top-ranking person in the Supreme Honor Rankings compare with Mr. Yuchamore? Sigwin is just too full of himself!”
Everyone began taunting Sigwin while being amazed by Quindon’s outstanding feat. They were the same people who’d toadied to Sigwin when he’d rung the Dragon Bell twice. Yet Sigwin was smug enough to challenge Quindon, causing the tide to turn against him.
All things aside, Quindon’s role as the person in charge of the Eight Major Secret Realms meant. that few dared openly speak up against him. Sigwin was now in an awkward position. His face underwent a series of transformations, from being as red as a tomato to losing all its color.
Quindon lifted the bell hammer effortlessly. unlike the rest. The hammer cut an arc through the air before landing heavily on the Dragon Bell. The melodious peal of the bell sounded and generated a strong wave of aura that spread in all directions.
Everyone in the plaza held their breaths and felt their minds quiver uncontrollably. The Dragon Bell vibrated unceasingly, and a golden dragon emerged, launching into the air.
Before anyone could recover from the powerful aura, another peal sounded. A second golden dragon took flight. Both dragons intertwined as they soared in the air.
Quindon lifted the hammer and struck the bell a third time. He’d rung the bell thrice in one go, making it appear as effortless as breathing. “The Flight of the Three Dragons…”
All the spectators were excitedly gazing at the sky when the three dragons began encircling the bell tower. Quindon raised the hammer high again. “Is Mr. Yuchamore going to strike the bell for the fourth time?”
“Are we going to witness four dragons soaring in the sky at once?”
They eyed Quindon in astonishment and anticipated the bell’s fourth ring. Quindon’s fourth strike landed heavily on the bell, and one of its dragon engraving transformed into a golden dragon that took off into the sky.
“There truly are four dragons in total now!” “Mr. Yuchamore, you sure are adept at concealing your strengths. I can’t believe Sigwin thought he was good enough to contend with you!”
“Let’s see what other tricks Sigwin has up his sleeve now that he’s forced to swallow his own words.” Everyone gossiped among themselves, with Sigwin being the laughingstock. Sigwin and Angus’ faces were thunderous.
