Unless...
'The National Preceptor is still alive?'
'So, assuming Dugu Xiang knows the secret of the Four Seasons Map, or at least has a partial understanding, what would I do if I were him?'
While Zheng Xiu was lost in thought over Dugu Xiang's attitude and words, the Martial World Tournament began under the expectant gazes of the crowd.
The Sword Inquiry Platform was cleared. The younger generation of the Dugu Family drew lots to determine the match order for the Martial World Tournament, hanging wooden plaques inscribed with the names of the many heroes and champions onto the Hero Rankings board.
The Rules were simple and clear.
Competitors would face off in pairs, with the winner advancing. There would be five groups, and the last two remaining from each group would naturally become the top ten contestants, earning the right to view the Four Seasons Map.
As an elder of the Dugu Family read out the names, the first pair took the stage.
