The An clan meeting ended inconclusively after some competition, as no results were announced, but one thing was clear: any cultivator whose Manifestation didn't surpass Daoist Hou Niao would have no chance.
Everyone also understood that of the two True Disciple spots, one was already destined for Daoist Hou Niao; even if outsiders performed better, as an authentic Anhe disciple, Daoist Hou Niao's networking advantage was undeniable.
As for the other spot, would it be chosen among the five outside guests from Wu, Qi, Zhou, Chu, and Yan Sects, or would another Shan Sect sword cultivator be added?
Master An did not appear, nor did he express any preference, which not only protected his favored candidate but also gave him a subtle license to encourage private competition among them.
Not living to see the day of announcement was the best form of elimination.
