They all knew that only if Chu Yuanwu gave up his arbitrary attitude would their descendants have a chance to compete fairly.
Chu Yuanwu frowned slightly, and his eyes swept over everyone present seriously. He said in a deep voice: "Since everyone has this idea, then let's have a competition according to the clan rules. Whoever wins will be qualified to recommend a candidate."
Hearing Chu Yuanwu's proposal, the other ancestors all expressed no objection and nodded in agreement. This competition was different from the previous ones. Everyone had a common goal, which was to suppress Chu Yuanwu.
As long as they can successfully suppress Chu Yuanwu, then it will be an internal competition among them. When the strength difference is almost the same, everyone will have a chance to win.
Chu Yuanwu hadn't expected these ancestors to actually dare to confront him head-on, and he sneered inwardly. He doubted whether these people really believed that relying solely on the advantage of numbers could make up for the huge gap in strength.
Although he was also a Grandmaster-level warrior, Chu Yuanwu had already reached the peak of Grandmaster status, and his cultivation techniques were not much different from those of other ancestors. He realized that he had not demonstrated his strength to the fullest for a long time, which might have caused the younger generations in the family to underestimate his true strength.
He decided to use this competition to make everyone realize his strength again.
Chu Yuanwu smiled and said easily, "Since you are all confident in your own strength, let's go to the martial arts arena and have a wonderful contest. This will also allow you, the younger generation, to see with your own eyes what it means to be at the peak of the Grandmaster realm.
Don't think that just because you've reached the Grandmaster level, you can look down on all the martial artists in the world. For those who are dedicated to martial arts practice, the Grandmaster level is just a beginning, not the final destination.
Chu Yuanwu turned his head and looked at his uncle gently, and continued, "Little Third Son, please notify the other members of the clan and have them gather at the martial arts arena to watch the battle. This will also allow the younger generation to witness a true grandmaster-level duel with their own eyes. I believe these children can learn some valuable experience and insights from it."
Upon hearing this, Third Uncle nodded to show that he understood and then quickly left to carry out Chu Yuanwu's order.
Soon after, Chu Yuanwu and the other ancestors arrived at the martial arts arena, and the clan members also rushed over upon hearing the news, making the atmosphere in the martial arts arena tense and solemn. They stood around the martial arts arena, their eyes filled with anticipation and awe, looking forward to the exciting duel that was about to take place, and in awe of the ancestors who were about to display their masterful demeanor.
Chu Yuanwu stood in the center of the martial arts arena, his aura as powerful as a violent storm. The other ancestors wore solemn expressions, each adjusting their states and preparing for the upcoming confrontation. Their eyes revealed a firmness and determination, as if at this moment they had cast aside all distractions, their minds focused solely on the upcoming battle.
Chu Yuanwu spoke again, his voice booming: "You all come together."
After hearing what Chu Yuanwu said, the ancestors stopped talking to him and quickly formed a formation. They worked together, their moves full of fierce momentum, intending to suppress Chu Yuanwu through their combined strength.
However, everyone knew that this was just a friendly competition within the family. There was no need to be ruthless. Just stop when it was right. After all, if someone's foundation was really damaged, it would be a huge loss to the royal family.
Chu Yuanwu's strength was far beyond their expectations. Even though at the beginning, Chu Yuanwu seemed a little struggling against their combined attack, he soon saw through their flaws and launched a series of counterattacks, knocking them down one by one.
His movements were as smooth as flowing water, and every attack was extremely precise, as if he had already seen through every move of his opponent.
Chu Yuanwu calmly withdrew his hand and looked around, saying calmly: "The road to becoming a Grandmaster is a long and arduous one. Don't think that you can stop practicing once you reach the Grandmaster level.
In reality, the gap between Grandmasters is far greater than you might imagine. Only by constantly improving and challenging yourself can you truly grasp the true meaning of martial arts. I hope today's battle will awaken you and help you stop being complacent and stagnant.
Under Chu Yuanwu's powerful defeat, the ancestors who once played the role of the masters in the family had to nod in agreement, with a hint of understanding in their eyes. They used to pretend to be profound and unfathomable every day, but now they were left with bruises and swelling under Chu Yuanwu's attack.
This scene shocked the young men who came to watch the fight. They began to deeply realize that the path of martial arts requires unremitting practice. Grandmaster is not the end of martial arts training, but a new beginning.
Despite this, some people still raised objections, "Old Ancestor, you have lived decades longer than us, so your skills are naturally much deeper than ours. It is natural that you are superior to us. But I still cannot agree that your descendants should sit in Tengwang Pavilion. I think the younger generations should have a fair competition, and the title of Tengwang should be decided based on their strength."
The other ancestors nodded in agreement, their heads like pigs. After all, they had been friends for decades. An occasional wilful act was understandable to them and would not affect their deep friendship.
Chu Yuanwu was speechless when he heard these words. He knew that if it weren't for the sake of face, these people would probably want to take charge of the Tengwang Pavilion themselves. After all, as long as His Majesty's Tengwang Pavilion Preface was still circulated in the world, his name would also be passed down.
At this moment, the Third Uncle stepped forward and said, "Everyone, please listen to me. The Tengwang Pavilion built by Your Majesty, although located within the Royal Elegant Villa, is not part of the Royal Elegant Villa. It is an independent building. Not everyone can enter the Tengwang Pavilion at will. To enter the Tengwang Pavilion, specific conditions must be met."
He continued, "Therefore, when recommending candidates, you must consider whether they can endure loneliness. Tengwang Pavilion is located on Chuitai Mountain. Once you accept your majesty's award, you must be prepared to guard it alone for years. If you want to receive this honor, you must be prepared to bear the corresponding responsibility."
There was a hint of seriousness in Third Uncle's words. He knew full well the importance of Tengwang Pavilion to His Majesty, and the price he would pay to protect it. After all, if Tengwang Pavilion was not important to His Majesty, His Majesty would not have emphasized the importance of finding someone trustworthy and reliable.
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