The True Martial School was immensely powerful, and over the years, some of its secrets had long become common knowledge.
Back then, Ye Xiwen, Huang Wuji, and Mu Shengjie had all possessed the strength and qualifications to contend for the position of Supreme Palace Lord.
Yet although Ye Xiwen's strength had surpassed all others, he had no interest in it. One could say his ambition fell short. Huang Wuji and Mu Shengjie, however, were different. Both were heaven-blessed prodigies, brimming with ambition and grand designs. Either one had been qualified to succeed as Palace Lord.
At that time, Ye Xiwen made his stance clear and stood on Huang Wuji's side. That was the final weight on the scales, allowing Huang Wuji to win that battle and ascend the throne smoothly. After taking office, Huang Wuji's series of measures all demonstrated that he truly was a leader of magnificent talent and broad vision. Gradually, everyone accepted the outcome.
But now that Huang Wuji had fallen into a coma, the True Martial School genuinely needed someone to take the lead. At this time, the Law Enforcement Hall, which had been quiet for a long while, began moving again and started building momentum for Mu Shengjie.
Faced with the Law Enforcement Hall's aggressive pressure, the Palace Lord's faction—especially the Hidden Star Peak faction—naturally struck back without hesitation. The reason this clash between the two had immediately caused such a tremendous stir and drawn so many experts to watch was largely connected to the struggle between these two factions. No matter who won or lost, the victor would add points to their own camp and attract more outstanding talents to join them.
Both sides had their own advantages, and at such a time, even the slightest thing could tip the balance.
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