The tournament was decided by drawing lots, so no one could rig the matchups. It was perfectly normal for the Chu Family to draw the Gu Family as their opponent.
The match between the two families drew the most attention. Everyone wanted to see just how strong the Seven Clans Hidden Tribe was.
The two families knew each other well, too. Rather than playing the best of three, as others had hoped, they held a single match: Chu Wan'er of the Chu Family against Chu Xin of the Gu Family.
Both were women, equally beautiful but with very different styles.
Though Chu Wan'er wore a smile and had a gentle expression, there was a coldness and ruthlessness deep within her. Chu Xin, on the other hand, seemed cold, yet her eyes danced with mirth. She gave the strange impression of deliberately putting on a cold front.
"Little Sister Wan'er, this battle will decide which of us is better."
"Of course, Big Sister Chu Xin. How long has it been since we last met?"
"More than ten years, I think."
"What a trip down memory lane. We fought once more than ten years ago, and neither of us won. Before that, when we were still children, we sparred, too."
"Others may not know you well, Little Sister Wan'er, but I do. So, shall we see who wins this time?"
"Are you saying you think you're sure to win, Big Sister?"
"Of course."
The two soon clashed. Both had Cross Tribulation cultivation, and they revealed astonishing strength from the moment they made their moves. They were in a league of their own compared to ordinary Cross Tribulation cultivators. Even the Eternal Life Realm cultivator from the opening merchant team would have been badly injured if he entered their fighting range.
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