The Star King Ascends as the Leader of the Main Sect
Suddenly, news swept through Hanan. The announcement was even made official through the Beggarâs Sect, lending it undeniable credibility.
The effort must have been considerable, as it spread throughout Hanan in less than a day. Conversations about it buzzed in every corner.
"The Star King is becoming the Leader?"
"A warrior of royal rank leading the sect? Iâve never heard of such a thing."
The Six Thronesâor rather, now the Seven Thrones. The seven kings.
Since the establishment of the Martial Alliance, no king-level martial artist had ever taken the position of Leader.
There had been precedents of kings rising to the position of Alliance Leader, but none had ever stepped in as the Leader of a division.
"What does it matter? Didnât the Blade King participate in the tournament to become the Dragon Leader?"
Mentioning how the Blade King joined the tournament helped calm some nerves.
During the recent Divine Dragon Martial Tournament, the prize included the qualification to become the Leader of the Divine Dragon Division.
Had the Blade King won, he would have taken the position of Dragon Leader.
Considering that, the Star King becoming a Leader wasnât entirely out of place.
"Still⦠the Star King is barely past twenty."
The Star King, having only just come of age.
Regardless of what he had demonstrated in Hanan, some still pointed out that he was too young.
Butâ
"What does age matter? If itâs the Star King, itâs reassuring."
"The Star King is sacrificing himself for the shattered alliance, and youâre hung up on his age?"
Those brimming with anger trampled on any objections in an instant.
Right now, public sentiment toward the Alliance was far from favorable.
To be precise, it could hold for now, but it wouldnât take long to collapse completely.
In such circumstancesâ
"If itâs the Star King, itâs fine."
"At least thereâs someone we can trust."
"The Martial Alliance might be a concern, but if itâs the Star Kingâ¦"
Hearing that the hero who saved Hanan had chosen the Alliance gradually soothed the publicâs fury.
Though anger toward the Alliance remained, they now had a reason to suppress it, if only temporarily.
This effect came solely from the Star Kingâs affiliation with the Alliance.
When people find something to talk about, their unity tends to waver.
The raging resentment toward the Alliance began to waver slightly due to this news.
And in additionâ
"Have you heard?"
There was another piece of news, just as shocking as the Star Kingâs appointment, adding to the chaos.
"They say the Divine Dragon Division is coming back."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
"The Divine Dragon Division?"
The Divine Dragon Division (ç¥é¾é).
Each member was a formidable powerhouse, and the Leader of the Divine Dragon Division often went down in history as a figure of legend.
It was the Martial Allianceâs elite sword division, directly under the Alliance Leaderâs command, wielding immense influence.