The legendary warrior

"It is said that the holy son and the holy daughter are the backbones of any Sage Level force. In fact, they are the most valued disciples. In short, they are the heirs to this Sage Level force, if you get my drift," Ashley explained.

At that moment, there was a distinct trace of haughtiness in her voice. Perhaps, this was because she had been the holy daughter of the wood branch from the very start.

Of course, Lloyd's trust helped her a lot. But her success would still mainly rely on her efforts. If Ashley was not powerful enough, then she would have already be deprived of the position of the holy daughter.

"So a holy son and a holy daughter represent the Sage Level force, to some degree," she added.

"Got it. Then, a holy son and a holy daughter have many rights and privileges to enjoy. Am I right?" Ricky clarified.

"Yes. Also keep in mind that the holy son and the holy daughter will know everything except for the core matters. They are qualified to obtain any cultivation method and any cultivation resource," expounded Ashley.

"Oh, I can't wait to be one of them," Ricky said gently.

"As far as I know, my master probably wants you to be the holy son. But on the contrary, I don't think you can be one," Ashley scorned a little after looking at Ricky's optimistic expression.

Curious, Ricky could not help but ask. "Is that so? How come?"

"According to the rules of the wood branch, all spiritual emperors under one hundred years old are eligible to participate in the holy son selection. However, I found out that three of the candidates are much more powerful than me. They might be close to being a hundred years old, but they are still qualified to participate in the contest,"

replied Ashley.

"I see. I think those three have the strength to stop me." Ricky gave a beaming smile.

"Well, of course they have! I know that my master wants to directly announce your appointment as the holy son of the wood branch. But he will still have to let you take that position fairly by displaying your strength. It's a happy thing for me, actually," Ashley said grimly.

Moreover, she believed that if Ricky failed to become the holy son, then he would be too ashamed to take the Five-element Flag by himself or even find the gall to stay in the wood branch. Then, he would probably return the flag and leave the wood branch.

"Haha, I see where you're coming from. But do you really think that those three people you mentioned would be powerful enough to resist me?" Ricky smirked.

course, I think so!"

to tell you that you should not leave the wood branch unless necessary. You should know that

want to know who these geniuses are for now," Ricky

holy sons-to-be, which means they are the most qualified ones to become the holy son. Fine. The first one is Hayes,

I think, by far, Mordechai is the most special

be ranked the last among the three, but surely, he is the strongest among them. No matter how hard I try, I can't find any flaw in his ability. I think

I should! Do you really think that we only got

swear to god. I'm warning you! If you mention

She suddenly ran out of

into a place covered with five colors. There, four figures stood

them was

the other remaining figures appeared to be a middle-aged fat man with a seemingly heavy force. On the other hand, the other one was a middle-aged woman who wore

but not least, the final one was an old man with black hair, clad in golden clothes. Despite looking

came in, the woman spoke first. "This is not easy. All the five of us are

agree. The Five-element Flag brought us all here," that fat, middle-aged man, responded as he

Let's focus. I think Wells must have told you my idea by now. So, what do you think? Although neither of us is willing to listen to anyone, we all have the same

years have passed, and we have lost nearly a fifth of the territory of our Five-element

said hit them right in the gut. Without a doubt, the Five-element Sect was

the five branches of the Five-element Sect didn't get on well, then

would definitely become the greatest

had already died, the five deputy leaders were not willing

quite some time, the

longer exist after thousands of years. Most probably, the five of

sense. I

The other three nodded in

out that you have pocketed the Five-element Flag,