Chapter 78 – Senior Sister’s Stand

"Four victories. The result is clear," Veronica's voice was calm, almost serene.

But Ezekiel took a step forward, his white beard swaying with the motion. "This outcome is anything but clear. One of your wins came from a spoiled child acting out, another from a girl who broke through like she was eating breakfast. It reeks of cheating."

He turned, his voice rising with authority. "A sect without discipline, without heritage, and without adult supervision. Do you take this challenge for a joke? Is this some back-alley daycare you're running, Sect Leader Veronica?"

Gasps rippled through the audience. The Jade Lotus girls looked enraged, some with clenched fists, others with trembling lips. Even Mountain Ling disciples glanced at each other. Roel seemed a bit hesitant and uncomfortable, but Nico wore a smug smile.