The other elders beside Wu Xian echoed his sentiments.
Since Wu Junyan left, the Wu family has split into three factions, with Wu Fanyi and Wu Yueyao as the main contenders, vying for power to demonstrate sufficient strength at the family assembly.
Not only will they receive resources and support from the family, but they will also inherit the position of the next family head.
Upon hearing these words, before Wu Xiao could even speak...
Then Wu Qing's voice slowly rang out from the side.
"Wu Xian, you don't actually think that kid Wu Fanyi is guaranteed to win the top spot at this family gathering, do you?"
"Aren't you being too happy too soon?"
As Wu Yueyao's father, he is now one of the most capable members of the younger generation in the family.
He would not let go of this opportunity to vie for control of the family business.
"This is truly interesting. In the five hundred years of the Wu family's history, when has a woman ever held power?"
"So, Wu Yueyao should thank Wu Junyan. If she hadn't followed that kid back then..."
"With her strength, is she qualified to stand on this final battle platform?"
Wu Xian gently put down the spirit cup in his hand, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain.
To the rest of the Wu family, Wu Yueyao might be Wu Fanyi's biggest rival, but Wu Xian was confident.
No one in the Wu family can claim the top spot this time, except for Wu Junyan at his peak.
But that's all in the past now.
Wu Xiao did not respond to their words, but silently looked towards the location of the Battle Spirit Platform.
He couldn't help but feel conflicted. He didn't understand how such a change could have happened to his son, given his talent and strength.
Back then, Wu Qing was merely subordinate to him, and Wu Yueyao had always followed Wu Junyan.
After the incident, he completely severed ties with his own lineage.
It made him understand what true reality is.
"Uncle Xiao, it's alright."
"I believe that Brother Junyan will definitely be able to find a way to recover."
"I have a feeling that this day shouldn't be too far off."
A soft voice echoed in Wu Xiao's ears.
The woman who spoke was named Xu Youyuan. She was someone Wu Xiao found when he was young, around the time Wu Junyan was born. He wanted to bring good fortune to his son.
That's how they brought her back to the Wu family. She's been by Wu Junyan's side for so many years, and they can truly be considered childhood sweethearts.
In Wu Xiao's heart, Xu Youyuan had long been like family.
"I know..."
As the figure of Clan Chief Wu Lin appeared in the very center of the Battle Spirit Arena, the entire Wu family fell silent.
"Everyone, this is the first family gathering in so many years."
I won't go into the rules.
"After the three incense offerings, the conference will officially begin..."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Three battle spirit platforms slowly rose from the ground, with the clan elders lighting specific spiritual incense.
This is a rule that has been passed down in the Wu family for many years.
Once the incense burner's fragrance fades, the martial arts competition will begin.
On the battlefield, many family members were already prepared.
In the Wu family's rules, a three-year period is considered a starting point, and the resources received by all the younger generation are related to their ranking in the conference.
The higher the ranking, the more resources you receive.
As the two most popular contenders for the championship in this tournament, two figures had been preparing for a long time in the very center of the Battle Arena.
"Wu Yueyao, I'm really surprised."
"I didn't expect that your branch of the family would actually have designs on the position of power in the Wu family?"
"Do you really think that breaking through to the Blood Spirit Realm makes you my opponent?"
Wu Fan, dressed in black brocade, stood with his arms crossed over his chest, his gaze fixed on Wu Yueyao with disdain.
In his eyes, Wu Yueyao was nothing more than a lowly woman who had once clung to Wu Junyan, unworthy of standing on the stage and competing with him.
Wu Yueyao frowned slightly at such direct words, but maintained her calm expression as her cold voice slowly rang out.
"Is that so?"
"That's still better than being a simp, isn't it? Now, who in the entire Wu family doesn't know that you, Wu Fanyi, are such a devoted lover?"
"Do you really think that just because Wu Junyan is gone, Xu Youyuan will be able to look at you with interest?"
"You really think you're the number one young person in the Wu family now? Why weren't you this arrogant back then?"
"Could it be that we're no match for them?"
Wu Yueyao herself was well aware that her current achievements were entirely due to Wu Junyan's guidance and support.
She acknowledged the other party's talent in martial arts, which was unmatched by any other young person in the entire county, and also shared a considerable amount of resources with her.
But isn't her current strength the result of her own hard work?
Upon hearing this, Wu Fanyi's expression changed drastically.
He admitted that he was interested in Xu Youyuan, and the reason he wanted to get her was to completely crush Wu Junyan under his feet.
However, he did not expect that Xu Youyuan would not take him seriously at all, given his current status and power in the Wu family. In fact, he could be said to completely ignore him.
How could his pride tolerate this?
His gaze swept toward a certain direction of the main seat, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Xu Youyuan, you shameless woman."
"Once I seize the top position and take control of the Wu family, I'll make you kneel on the ground and beg me..."
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