All the major sects of the Nine Provinces had a profound understanding of Cultivation and wanted to use this opportunity to invest and form good relationships.
Thus, they would not be stingy.
In the following days, Wang Mu watched the battles. After observing for some time, he realized that these individuals indeed hadn't brought out everything they had.
But it was right not to reveal everything.
If they had, it was still uncertain whether they could beat him, and their ranks might be challenged afterward.
That would be disastrous.
The most famous incident was the second battle where Mo Yuan challenged Yu Tianshu, forcefully taking second place.
This angered Yu Tianshu so much that he cursed loudly on the spot.
Wang Mu realized right away that these individuals must have agreed on something, but Mo Yuan changed his mind at the last minute and stole the position like a thief.
「It was not until several days later that the rankings were finalized.」
