Liu Wuxie was never fond of lively gatherings, especially those with large crowds. Moreover, after the recruitment test, most people had a poor impression of him—attending the banquet would be no different from walking into a trap.0

"Senior Brother, do I have to go?" Liu Wuxie asked, tucking the invitation away and seeking his senior brother's opinion.0

"I'm afraid you have no choice. This banquet is mandatory for every new disciple, mainly to let everyone be acquainted with each other. But in reality, this is a battlefield where rivalries are formed," Jiang Le explained with a frown.0

Refusing to attend would mean going against the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy's expectations. Moreover, White Dragon Peak had held the top rank among the seven peaks in recent years, and skipping the banquet would only make his life harder at the academy.0

"Junior Brother, you should attend. The banquet is merely a formal introduction, and there won't be any fights. You can make an appearance, then leave. No one will cause any trouble for you," Shen Rong said as he walked over.1

However, Jiang Le remained unconvinced. In recent years, White Dragon Peak had grown accustomed to being overbearing, and tensions over the...0