"Everyone, staying deadlocked like this is no solution. Why don't we sit down and discuss this calmly? After all, we are all here for profit."
A group of people sat within Hundred Emperors City's City Lord's Mansion, each representing a different faction. One elderly man rose to his feet and addressed the others.
Although Hundred Emperors City had now been occupied by the major factions, who would control the city and serve as its City Lord, as well as how the Alliance's former resources would be divided, had nearly driven everyone to blows.
"Talking would naturally be best, but how are we supposed to talk?"
"Indeed. Everyone wants control of Hundred Emperors City. How do you expect us to reach an agreement? We all want to secure benefits for our own factions."
After the elderly man finished speaking, people began voicing their questions. Anyone would be willing if they could gain benefits without fighting and killing, but how exactly were they supposed to negotiate?
"Everyone, why don't we hold an arena competition? Each faction will send three experts to draw lots and fight. Every victory will earn one point."
"In the end, whichever faction has the most points will become the City Lord of Hundred Emperors City. As for the mineral veins around Hundred Emperors City, we will distribute them according to the point rankings."
"What do you all think?"
"No!"
"If we do that, wouldn't it be terribly unfair to any faction that has only one Primordial Emperor Realm expert?"
The instant the elderly man finished speaking, another elderly man immediately objected. This method would only benefit the great families and major sects. Wouldn't small families like his come away empty-handed?
"I don't see anything wrong with that. If you lack the strength, then you should stay out of