"Grand Elder?" Song Wuji immediately grew anxious.
Song Xinxuan was a leading figure among the family's younger generation whom he had focused on cultivating. The reason he had agreed to change the arranged battle from one match to three was because he believed Song Xinxuan's strength could reliably secure victory in the Foundation Establishment Arena.
Yet he had never expected Song Youfu to be so formidable, willing to throw his life away to perish together with Song Xinxuan. He had forcibly turned what should have been a sure victory into a draw.
If they did not seize this loophole and fight for an advantage, the difficulty of winning would multiply severalfold. There was too much at stake in this battle—not only the family's honor, but also his own Position of Clan Head. He absolutely could not permit the slightest mishap.
"Since Clan Head Song has objections, it would be best to inspect it. What do you think, Elder Jianxin?" True Lord Huaming seized the chance to say.
Jianxin nodded calmly. "Then I'll have to trouble Elder Huaming."
"This Seat will now inspect the arrow. True Lord Zixu has no objection, I presume?"
Song Changsheng's expression remained unchanged as he said blandly, "One who stands upright need not fear a crooked shadow. Elder, inspect it as you please."
With a wave of his hand, the sole remaining Yaoguang Arrow in the quiver landed in front of True Lord Huaming.
With True Lord Jianxin present as a witness, he was not afraid that Huaming would make any underhanded moves.
After receiving the arrow, Huaming inspected it with great care. In the end, he helplessly shook his head at Song Wuji. "This arrow is not a single-use magic artifact and does not constitute a violation. Clan Head Song's objection is invalid."
Had Jianxin