The Sword Qi Great Wall's top three were not permitted to take the field.
At this moment, they gathered together, laying down layer upon layer of barriers as they discussed in low voices.
"Cheating... With Immortal Emperors watching this battle, whether it is us or the Other Domain, neither side can possibly cheat. Therefore, the only way to raise our odds of victory is to deduce their order of appearance and deploy our people accordingly."
"Exactly!"
"However, this battle involves the karma of Immortal Emperors, and concerns the victories, defeats, even the lives and deaths of more than twenty Immortal Kings."
"To attempt such a deduction, I fear..."
"No one but a great divine ability practitioner of this path could succeed. And even such a practitioner would have to pay an enormous price at this moment. The backlash alone would be enough to take a life!"
"Sigh, that is indeed somewhat... But this price should be borne by us."
"Offer the corresponding price, then see whether anyone is willing to act."
"This person must be trustworthy!"
"The three of us shall each make contact."
"..."
They immediately began contacting suitable candidates.
The result did not disappoint them.
Before long, Zhuge Zhengwo, the ancestor of the Zhuge Family, agreed to take on the matter.
The three Sword Kings personally went to speak with him, explaining the stakes and telling him that the backlash could very well kill him.
Yet Ancestor Zhuge merely smiled freely.
"You Sword Cultivators shed your heads and spill your blood for the Three Thousand Continents, never regretting it even after a hundred deaths."
"This old sack of bones of mine—what a pity I am not a Sword Cultivator. And these descendants of mine are all so unpromising that I must remain to hold the fort. Otherwise, I