The defeat of Ji Lingchen seemed unnaturally tranquil, as if it were merely a brief topic of discussion for a few days before fading into obscurity.
It felt as though someone deliberately suppressed the matter. Even the large and small ancient clans dared not openly discuss it; when mentioned, people would glance left and right cautiously, afraid the Ji clan might overhear and stir up trouble.
Ji Lingchen himself vanished without a trace, never reappearing, which led many to speculate that it was related to the duel and his defeat.
The Ji clan remained silent, acting as though completely unaware of Ji Lingchen's defeat.
Coincidentally, the Mu clan also refrained from commenting, leaving people perplexed.
This peaceful atmosphere stirred a sense of unease among many, as if a greater storm was on the horizon.
"The calm before the storm!" remarked one clan leader from a mid-tier ancient clan.
