North Azure Sect, forbidden grounds!
Before the great hall, three streaks of light descended with a thunderous crash, almost at the same time.
As the Spirit Light dispersed, it revealed three figures.
After exchanging glances, the three of them walked straight into the open hall before them.
Inside the great hall!
Ancestor Sikong sat upon the throne atop the high platform, looking at the three martial nephews before him—a Golden Core early-stage cultivator, a Golden Core mid-stage cultivator, and a Golden Core late-stage cultivator.
He pondered for a moment before speaking:
"Just now, this lord and Ancestor Cheng of the White Cloud Sect reached an agreement on how to divide the Green Wood Sect's legacy!"
"However, you also know that some parts of the Green Wood Sect's legacy simply cannot be divided, nor can they be shared equally!"
"Therefore, this lord and Ancestor Cheng of the White Cloud Sect have decided to let the outcome of a battle between our disciples determine it...
"The winner shall have priority in choosing!"
At these words.
The three Golden Core cultivators' hearts stirred, and they immediately understood why their Ancestor had summoned them.
Without hesitation, the three cupped their fists and bowed, their expressions solemn as they said:
"We will certainly not disappoint Ancestor's expectations!"
At this moment!
All three of them were excited.
For if they wished to increase their odds of victory in the battle, their Ancestor would surely bestow treasures upon them.
If that were all, they would not have been so excited.
After all!
In a Normal Battle, both sides went all out. The risk of perishing remained extremely high.
But this battle was vastly different.
With their Ancestor present, even if they lost, there would not be the slightest risk of death. At most, they would suffer severe