Chapter 1637 Tournament’s Start

Chapter 1637 Tournament's Start

Alex was dressed in a golden robe with regal embroidery on it representing the red and purple colors of the Phoenix. He walked in a manner fitting a King as he approached the stands that were prepared for monarchs and others of high standing on the continent.

The Gold King, Ebony King, and the Emerald King were already present when he arrived with his two elders.

After a short greeting, the two elders moved a few seats back, letting Alex remain with the three.

The Ivory Queen arrived not long after him, making small excuses for why she was late, but she didn't seem much concerned about what others said.

The Silver Queen had her hands tied with the competition, so she was going to be later than most.

The Azure King and Queen arrived a short time later, greeting everyone.

There were many others that came in between them, but Alex didn't give much thought to those, even if they were people that he knew and recognized. A simple greeting sufficed with most.

The Crown Prince arrived sometime later, and along with him came people that Alex hadn't expected to see arrive.

Xiang Yuxie, the current Empress of the Continent made a regal stride through the stands and made her way to a predetermined seat at the front of everyone.

People stood to greet her, some surprised to even see her here. Soft whispers filled the room as people found it hard to not talk about what was happening.

Xiang Yuxie was the current empress, but she was never treated as one. Since not even the Emperor gave much thought to their marriage besides giving her a son, people quickly forgot about her.

However, even with that, she was still their empress, so they had to be respectful.

Next to her was Long Hanjue, her son. He was in his mid-30s now, no longer the 17-year-old Alex had seen when he first arrived. But he had kept his youthful look thanks to having entered the True realms early on. n.-0velBIn

Currently, he was in the True Emperor 2nd realm, so it wouldn't be long before he entered the Saint realm.

"Does this have anything to do with..." he paused for a moment, not knowing if he should voice what he was thinking. Letting others know that he was going to help her with her Level 10 Alchemy test might make others believe that she hadn't done it all by herself.

"It must be to make a pill," Alex said. "I would love to spend some time talking about pills and alchemy with you, Lady Zhan."

Zhan Luoyang didn't show much change in expression, but there was a clear look of relief. "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will wait eagerly for your visit," she said.

The Crown Prince noticed the relief in her as well. "Don't worry, I will bring His Majesty. I haven't met Family head Zhan in a while, so I can meet him again," he said.

"No, you don't have to—"

"Don't worry, it's no trouble for me," the Crown Prince said with a chuckle. "You need not be troubled by it anymore."

Zhan Luoyang was clearly more troubled after hearing that, but now she hid it well enough.

Alex couldn't help but be curious about what was going on here.

All those thoughts disappeared with a loud bang that rang through the sky. Another bang, and then another bang.

Some bangs overlapped and soon it became apparent that strong fireworks were being used outside. Loud sounds of cheers rose through the crowd that was gathered in the arena stand below, and even sounds of large drums rang out through the noise from time to time.

The Competition had begun.

The celebration lasted for a short moment before a large screen appeared all around the arena, one appearing inside the stands that were prepared for the monarchs and leaders.

Mao Yingtai stood aloof at the center of a large stage, wearing an intricately laced silver robe with a flowing shawl around her.

She spoke and her voice echoed throughout the surroundings.

"Welcome to the Continental Tournament."

Sounds of cheers and celebration filled the stands and the voices and drums swallowed everything again.

This was going to be the biggest tournament that Alex had ever seen before.