News of Riley's engagement spread through the continent like wildfire, reaching every corner of the clan grounds and beyond.
It was the kind of announcement that stirred even the most stoic elders and brought excitement to the faces of young disciples.
"Master Riley is getting married again!" a servant boy shouted as he ran through the market square, eyes wide with excitement.
"I heard the bride is from the Golden Dragon Clan," an elderly shopkeeper whispered to his neighbor. "Two giants forming an alliance… This marriage could shake the balance of power in the entire continent."
"Of course Master Riley stands to benefit!" another chimed in, slamming his palm on a wooden table. "The Golden Dragon Clan has been the undisputed hegemon of this continent for over thousands of years. Their influence reaches into every sect, kingdom, and hidden realm. Just marrying into their bloodline would bring unimaginable resources."
