One day later, the representatives of the Golden Dragon Clan made their way back to their domain. The journey, though not long, felt heavy with unspoken tension.
Whispers and grumbling filled the air, echoing their collective frustration and disbelief.
Riley's behavior during the gathering had stunned them all—it had been bold, defiant, and completely outside their expectations. To say they were caught off guard would be a gross understatement.
They did not even see him or his shadow.
"I can't believe Riley had the audacity to act like that," one of the younger cultivators muttered, shaking his head. "He humiliated us in front of everyone."
"I'm excited to hear what the Patriarch will say when we report this," another chimed in, his tone tinged with anticipation. "He won't let this go. No one disrespects the Golden Dragon Clan and walks away unscathed."
