A clash of principles

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"Foolish! Never mind anything else—at the battle of Hengpu Pass, Di Wushuang, the head of the Imperial Residence, the foremost Otherworlder Faction, fought four opponents the moment she appeared. In barely more than a single move, she defeated Zhao Deping, Zhao Feng, Murong Yi, and Zuo Qiuhan, intimidating everyone present. Then she forced King Wuhuan to reveal himself, only to be defeated with ease, stripped even of her clothes, and utterly disgraced. King Wuhuan deliberately spared her life, too. Otherwise, she would have been killed!"

The older generation, represented by Xian Xingyuan, had long been at odds with the younger generation, represented by Wu Fulong. They were like fire and water. No one present was particularly surprised by Wu Fulong's merciless insults and contempt, but no one spoke up. Once again, it was Xian Xingyuan who argued back.

"Hmph! When it comes to intelligence, Elder Xian should have retired long ago! Di Wushuang defeated the Wuhuan Faction's four experts so easily because she practices the Lotus Manual, one of the ten great manuals. Her movements are unfathomable, her power unparalleled. Besides, Di Wushuang very likely isn't an Otherworlder at all, but someone from the Human Clan who possessed an Otherworlder's body—most likely the former Evil King, Zhao Gao. But King Wuhuan practices the Bai Clan's supreme manual, the Pagoda Prison-Suppressing Scripture, which counters the Lotus Manual. He also possesses the Yin-Yang Lotus Platform, the supreme treasure that made Evil King Zhao Gao famous. With those, he could completely neutralize Di Wushuang. Of course defeating her was easy, but that doesn't mean King Wuhuan is powerful!"

No sooner had Xian Xingyuan finished than Wu