The Earth Pillar Peak Lord's expression remained unchanged, yet his fingers tightened slightly against the armrest.
"You seem quite proud," he said in a low voice.
The Heaven Mandate Peak Lord did not deny it.
"Of course I am," he replied without hesitation. "A disciple capable of comprehending three intents and controlling them at such a level, while also mastering a technique comparable to the Heavenly Lightning Codex… such talent is rare even beyond the Four Peaks."
He paused slightly before adding with a calm yet sharp tone, "It seems Heaven Mandate Peak has made the correct choice this time."
A faint coldness passed through the Earth Pillar Peak Lord's eyes as he spoke in a steady and controlled voice.
"Do not be too certain," he said, his tone calm yet carrying an underlying weight. "A single victory does not define everything."
