Although the Free Palace was a force to be reckoned with, it still showed immense respect towards the Helian Clan. They even went so far as to give up the southeastern area they had occupied earlier to the Helian Clan.
The reason for this treatment was simple. Many powerful warriors of the Free Palace were independent cultivators, and because of the Free Palace's relationship with the Helian Clan, these warriors were more likely to be invited elders of the Helian Clan.
The invited elders of the Helian Clan held a high position and had status beyond others.
They could have their weapons cast for free and could also make use of the rich cultivation resources provided by the Helian Clan. In the entirety of the four continents, the Short Human tribe was said to have the richest and the most advanced cultivation resources.
All those resources were made available to them as long as they helped the younger generation of the Helian Clan in their cultivation and also swore to protect the safety of the Helian Clan to a certain extent.
This was because the Short Human Tribe was not adept in cultivation.
Therefore, they were willing to provide the cultivation resources to the invited
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ion could participate in the competition.
However, their hatred for Ricky exceeded their compliance with the rules.
"Humph! Even if the invitation is real, it's quite obvious that you stole it from another warrior."
"Arrest him! Take him to the leader!"
As soon as the words were spoken, several disciples of the Short Human tribe took their stance to fight against Ricky and Amelia.
If Ricky was not backed by the Misty South Palace, they would have killed him on the spot.
Ricky sighed. At this point, he had no choice but to meet them head-on.
"Looks like it was just Ricky's wishful thinking that he could ever participate in the competition," the warriors around him commented.
"Yes, if it weren't for the fact that he is a core disciple of the Misty South Palace, the Helian Clan would have slaughtered him right here, instead of arresting him."
"Either way, this is going to be a good show.
I heard that Kolton of the Misty South Palace is here as well."
Ricky was helpless. He did not want to cause a mess, but he could not stand still and wait to be arrested either.
"You guys, step back!" an old voice called out at that moment, drawing everyone's attention.