Chapter 1083: Robbed

The other audience members could only shake their heads, a mixture of resignation and fear in their eyes. Not a single one dared to voice any negative opinions about the Nine Heavenly Pillar Imperial Family out loud.

This was simply the way their world worked. Greater power and greater background gave anyone far more leeway than even the most talented individuals could hope to achieve through merit alone.

Saint Jian and Saintess Jiao could only sigh as they flew back to their seats, the weight of their inaction heavy on their shoulders. 

The young man, still wearing that eerie blank expression, returned to his seat mechanically, as if his body was moving on autopilot.

Throughout this entire exchange, Cain and Yulong had remained hidden, their Chaotic Concealment keeping them undetectable to even the most powerful individuals present. They exchanged a meaningful glance, a whole conversation passing between them without a word being spoken.