Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1328 - 433: End of the Martial Arts Competition, Cat Demon and Bearing, the Defeated East Ridge Group_2

This Lord hopes that you will not squander your talents. May your path of cultivation be steady and prosperous, advancing step by step. Strive to become the backbone of the Camp and establish a more solid foundation for the Great Xia in the Ice Abyss, and add more momentum to our Human Clan’s conquest of winter!"

With over a decade as Lord under his belt, Xia Hong smoothly uttered these stirring words, instantly firing up the enthusiasm of Lu Dong, Luo An, and the others standing below.

Luo An bowed deeply without hesitation and declared, "I will remember the Lord’s teachings for life. Long live the Lord, long live the Great Xia!"

The rest quickly echoed him, bowing as they chorused, "We will remember the Lord’s teachings for life. Long live the Lord, long live the Great Xia!"

"Rise! Today, besides the 16 disciples of the Great Xia, there are also four people from other towns. Please come forward and introduce yourselves, so this Lord can get to know you."

Xia Hong gestured with his hand for Lu Dong and the others to stand, then shifted his eyes toward the four unknown faces amid the group.

Upon hearing Xia Hong’s call, Murong Yan and the other three promptly stepped up.

"Murong Yan from Muyin Town, my father is Murong Yuan, greetings to Lord Xia Hong!"

"I have long heard of the name of the Pearl of Muyin. The little girl’s swordsmanship is quite good. The number one in swordsmanship in the Great Xia belongs to Director Yuwen Dao of the Military Department. The little girl might want to seek his guidance more often."

"Hahahaha..."

Xia Hong’s comment sparked laughter throughout the assembly.

A flush crept over Murong Yan’s cheeks right away, yet she betrayed no discomfort. Instead, she whipped her head around to lock eyes with Yuwen Dao, summoning her boldness, "I would be honored. I just wonder if Director Yuwen is willing to guide me."

"Hahahahaha, he will certainly guide you after this is over."

Laughter escaped even Xia Hong. Once done chuckling, he lightly flicked his hand for Murong Yan to retreat, before directing his focus to the remaining three.

"Jiang Yichen from Jiangxia, a fifth-generation descendant of the Jiang Family, with Jiang Xinfan as the family patriarch."

"Xiahou Qingqing from Jiangxia, a fifth-generation descendant of the Xiahou Family, with Xiahou Zhang as the family patriarch."

Direct descendants from the Jiang Family and Xiahou Family—no surprise they boast such impressive talent!

The youth Jiang Yichen holds top-grade Battle Body talent and Five Manes strength right now; young Xiahou Qingqing’s aptitude falls just short at top-grade War Body, yet her power exceeds Nine Manes, obviously benefiting from her youth.

"Descendants of noble families, indeed remarkable!"

Xia Hong offered this succinct eight-character praise before turning his gaze to the final individual.

Curiously, the moment he spoke, Xia Chuan, Yuwen Dao, Yuan Cheng, Qiu Peng, and the rest all fixed their stares on that last figure.

"It’s over, they have found out!"

Under the weight of so many gazes, Fu Tiandu couldn’t possibly miss it.

While the first three introduced themselves, he’d noted how Xia Chuan and company barely glanced over. But now on his turn, every eye turned his way.

"Probably, when I entered the hall just now, my shocked reaction was half a beat slower than the others. These people are really too keen..."

Fu Tiandu’s nerves were on edge right then, yet he forced himself to clench his jaw, cup his fists, and say, "Fu Tiandu from Outer Domain Xiahe Village, greetings to the Great Xia Lord!"

[Fu Tiandu, 19 years old, Cold Resistance Level Cultivation, strength of 10 Manes; native of Jinshan Town Yinhe Valley, Extreme East Outer Domain Xiahe Village; entered Hongmen City on November 26th in the eighth year of Da Xia, currently residing at No. 182, West District, Hongmen South City; a reclusive lifestyle, likes to keep to himself, rarely interacts with outsiders, financially well-off.]

Actually, a file on Fu Tiandu sat right on Xia Hong’s desk.

Spotting this file, Xia Hong glanced down at Fu Tiandu. His brows lifted at first, then he recalled the feigned shock on the young man’s face upon entering the hall. A subtle stir rose in his mind, while a glint passed through his left eye.

"What’s going on with that Cat Demon on your chest?"

Fu Tiandu remained hyper-vigilant by now. Xia Hong’s query left him stunned at first, followed by a fierce shudder as he dropped to his knees.

"Lord, save me, Lord, save me. Fu Tiandu didn’t mean to deceive, it’s just that this cat monster is too powerful, ah......"

Midway through his speech, Fu Tiandu appeared suddenly halted by an unseen force, emitting a piercing wail that shocked Xiahou Qingqing, Murong Yan, and the other youths into retreating several steps.

"What the hell!"

"This kid is carrying a deceitful object!"

"What a wicked beast, even dared to sneak in here."

......

Xia Chuan and the rest reacted with fierce alarm. They yanked out their weapons in a flash and surged ahead to surround Fu Tiandu tightly.

"No need to panic, step back!"

Xia Hong barely flinched, however. He first waved for the group to retreat, then kept his eyes locked on Fu Tiandu's ongoing beast transformation, a burning curiosity sparking in his gaze.

This was the Great Xia Main Hall, after all—not forgetting the Yangxu Tripod. Almost every senior figure there, Xia Chuan among them, donned a Suppression Talisman; the whole place overflowed with silver besides.

That deceitful monster had already stunned them by infiltrating alongside Fu Tiandu, but to strike right in their midst and force his transformation?

"Huh...huh..."

As Fu Tiandu's beast transformation intensified, silver-white fur sprouting wildly across his frame, Xia Hong could sit still no more. He vanished from the head seat in an instant, materializing next to Fu Tiandu and clamping onto his arm.