chapter 44

As Xua Yan was listening to everyone's talks about the prince, princess and the representatives in the vip area. Suddenly he noticed some hesitation on the mayor's face. He seems to be struggling with something but not expressing it. Xua Yan's ability to read people's expressions and body language was honed through years of observation and experience. In his previous life, he had interacted with people from all walks of life, including those who were manipulative and deceitful. As a result, he developed a keen sense of perception that allowed him to notice subtle changes in people's behavior.

As he watched the mayor, Xua Yan noticed a hesitation in his expression that suggested he was struggling with something. The mayor's facial muscles tensed, and his eyes darted around nervously, as if he were trying to hide something. Xua Yan focused his spiritual sense on the mayor and picked up on his inner turmoil. It was evident that something was bothering him, and he was trying to keep it hidden.

Xua Yan was curious about what was causing the mayor's discomfort. He knew that the mayor was an important figure in Seven Hill City and had a lot of power and influence. Therefore, any problem he was facing could have significant consequences for the city and its inhabitants. Xua Yan continued to observe the mayor, hoping to gather more information that would help him understand the situation. As he watched, Xua Yan noticed that the mayor's hesitation grew more pronounced. He began to fidget in his seat and look around anxiously, as if he were searching for an escape. Xua Yan sensed that the mayor was under a lot of pressure and was struggling to keep his composure.

As Xua Yan continued to listen in on the conversations in the VIP area, he noticed a look of hesitation on the mayor's face. This was also noticed by the person sitting next to him, who asked the mayor what was causing him such tension.

"What's the matter, Mayor? You look troubled," the man asked.

The mayor took a deep breath and replied, "What I have said in public is not entirely true about the prince's visit. He actually arrived in the city about two months ago with his sister and the representative from the capital who came with him."

This announcement caused a stir among the people in the VIP area, who were curious about why this information had not been shared earlier.

One of the other VIPs spoke up, "So why hasn't the prince made an appearance yet? Where is he?"

The mayor replied, "That's the problem. They should have arrived with everyone else, but they are nowhere to be found. About 10 days ago, there was an assassination attempt on the princess, but she managed to fend off the attackers."

This news caused a hushed murmur to spread through the VIP area as people began to discuss the implications of an attempted assassination on the royal family. Xua Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the situation.

As he continued to eavesdrop on the conversations around him, he heard someone say, "What if the prince and his sister were also attacked? We need to find out what's going on and make sure they're safe."

But as they were discussing what they should do, a sudden commotion erupted in the crowd. People were shouting and pointing towards the sky. Xua Yan followed their gaze and saw that everyone was looking upward, their faces filled with fear and confusion.

Xua Yan turned to the Wei Ming who was sitting next to him and asked, "What's going on? Why is everyone looking at the sky like that?"

Wei Ming replied, "I don't know, but something must be happening up there. Let's go take a closer look."

They pushed their way through the crowd, trying to get a better view of what was happening. As they got closer, they saw a dark cloud forming in the sky, swirling and pulsing with an otherworldly energy. Lightning crackled within the cloud, illuminating the area with an eerie blue light.

Xua Yan could feel the hairs on the back of his neck standing up as he stared at the cloud. He could sense that there was something very wrong with it, something dangerous and malevolent.

Suddenly a person from the crowd said, "We need to warn everyone to get out of here. Whatever that thing is, it's not natural and it's not safe to be around."

The person next to him nodded in agreement and they started shouting to the crowd, urging them to leave the area and seek shelter. But many people were frozen in fear, unable to move or comprehend what was happening.

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning shot out of the cloud, and a flying beast with a wingspan of 100 meters appears out of nowhere above the martial arts arena and started circulating around the arena. As the flying beast appeared in the sky above the martial arts arena, the crowd below was filled with a mixture of fear and excitement. Some people were gasping in shock, while others were cheering in excitement.

One person in the crowd said, "What is that? I've never seen anything like it before."

Another person responded, "It's a flying beast, and it's huge! Look at the size of those wings!"

As the flying beast circled the arena, some people in the crowd started to panic, worried that it might attack them. Others were excited at the prospect of seeing a creature of such immense size up close.

Someone else in the crowd shouted, "Is it dangerous? Should we be worried?"

Another person replied, "I don't know, but we should stay calm and keep our distance. Let's not make any sudden movements and see what it does next."

As the flying beast continued to circle above, the crowd began to speculate on where it might have come from and what its purpose was. Some people suggested that it might be a guardian spirit of the martial arts tournament, while others thought it might be a sign of impending doom.

One person exclaimed, "Maybe it's a sign that the seventh prince is coming!"

Another person responded, "Don't be ridiculous. The prince wouldn't send a giant flying beast to announce his arrival."

Despite the uncertainty and fear that the appearance of the flying beast had caused, the crowd remained captivated, watching in awe as it continued to circle above the martial arts arena.

As the flying beast continued to circle above the martial arts arena, some of the more superstitious members of the crowd began to murmur amongst themselves.

"I heard that a giant beast like this appeared before the last major disaster that struck our city," said one elderly woman, her voice quavering with fear.

"Nonsense," scoffed another person. "This is probably just some exotic creature that got loose from a nearby zoo or wildlife preserve."

"But why would it come here, to the martial arts tournament?" asked a third person.

Suddenly, the flying beast let out a deafening roar, causing many in the crowd to cover their ears.

"I think it's angry!" shouted someone in the crowd.

"Maybe it's hungry!" suggested another person, half-jokingly.

The flying beast swooped down closer to the arena, causing a wave of panic to ripple through the crowd.

"We need to get out of here!" screamed one person.

"Stay calm, everyone! Don't move!" shouted another.

The flying beast continued to circle above, its massive wings creating a gust of wind that blew dust and debris into the air.

"Look!" exclaimed a young boy in the crowd, pointing up at the creature. "It's got something in its claws!"

Sure enough, the flying beast was clutching a small object in its talons, which it held aloft as it continued to circle the arena.

"What could it be carrying?" wondered one person.

"It looks like some kind of package or letter," said another, squinting up at the object.

The flying beast suddenly let out another deafening roar, causing the crowd to scatter in all directions.

"Run for your lives!" shouted someone in the crowd. "It's going to attack!"

As the flying beast continued to circle above the martial arts arena, the reactions of the people in the crowd were varied. Some were excited at the prospect of seeing a creature of such immense size up close, while others were worried that it might attack them. However, the mayor was calm and collected, and there was a sigh of relief on his face.

The reason for the mayor's calmness and relief was due to the fact that the flying beast was not a threat to the people in the crowd. The mayor had seen such creatures before and knew that they were often used by the royal members, messengers or guardians for important events. In fact, the mayor had suspected that the seventh prince might have sent the beast as a sign of his impending arrival or he might be on the beast.

As the flying beast continued to circle above the arena, the mayor got into action, the flying beast continued to circle above the arena, causing a mixture of excitement and fear in the crowd. However, the mayor remained calm and collected, knowing that there was no danger involved and that the situation was under control.

After a few more minutes, the flying beast suddenly stopped circling and landed on the ground in the center of the arena. The crowd gasped in amazement as the creature's massive wings folded up behind it. As the giant flying beast descended and landed in the martial arts arena, the crowd gasped in amazement. They couldn't believe their eyes as a small room-sized structure was visible on the beast's back. As the structure opened, several figures emerged, revealing themselves to be the seventh prince, his sister, and the representative from the capital. The sight of the prince caused everyone to stand up in respect, their eyes fixed on him in awe.

The mayor, who had been calm and collected throughout the entire ordeal, now looked visibly relieved as he saw the prince and his entourage. He approached the group, bowing deeply as a sign of respect. "Your Highness, we were worried sick about you. We had no idea where you were or what had happened to you," the mayor said, his voice filled with concern.

The seventh prince nodded in acknowledgment, his expression serious. "We encountered some trouble on the way here. Before we came here we had some important task on hand that's why we are late," he explained, his voice measured and calm.

The crowd watched in silence as the prince spoke, their eyes fixed on him and his sister. They could see the prince talking with the mayor but they were not able to listen to anything. After they were done with their talks.The mayor, who had been talking with the prince in a low and hushed voice, moved two steps away from the prince said in a loud voice so that the whole crowd could hear what he was going to say and after that he speaks in a loud voice "Your Highness, welcome to the martial arts tournament. We are honored to have you here," he said, his voice filled with deference.

The seventh prince nodded in acknowledgment, a small smile playing on his lips. "Thank you, Mayor. It's good to be here," he replied, his voice calm and measured.

The crowd watched in silence as the prince and his entourage made their way to the VIP area, their eyes fixed on the group in awe. The arrival of the seventh prince had been highly anticipated, and everyone was eager to see what he would do next.

The crowd watched in silence as the prince and his entourage made their way to the VIP area, their eyes fixed on the group in awe. The arrival of the seventh prince had been highly anticipated, and everyone was eager to see what he would do next.

As the prince settled into his seat in the VIP area, the crowd began to buzz with excitement. The martial arts tournament had just gotten a lot more interesting, and everyone was looking forward to seeing the prince in action. The atmosphere was tense, but there was also an air of anticipation, as everyone waited to see what the seventh prince would do next.

Regardless of what they believed, one thing was clear: the arrival of the seventh prince had changed everything. The martial arts tournament would never be the same again, and the people of the kingdom would never forget the events that had transpired on that fateful day.