No matter how the outside world viewed the match, for the cultivators of both teams, the competition was merely a drill.
If they could triumph in the drill, that was naturally the best outcome; even if they lost, as long as they could learn from the experience and reduce the risk of the next actual combat, it wouldn't be a loss.
Thus, under Deputy Captain Zhang's guidance, the recently defeated members of the Huofeng Team did not harbor many negative emotions, but instead enthusiastically invited everyone to dine together.
The dinner took place at a restaurant famous for its Sichuan cuisine. The owner was a fan of the Huofeng Team, and he had specially arranged for a private room on the third floor that he wouldn't let anyone book, reserving it exclusively for the team—it was undeniable true fan devotion.
Everyone settled into their seats in the private room, with Zhao Yuanzhen sitting next to Yan Yu, her gaze firmly fixed on the menu across the table.