My Aloof Sisters Asked for My Forgiveness

Today marked the semifinals of the martial arts competition held at the Lotus Sect.

As audiences entered the Lotus Sect arena, many wore puzzled looks.

"Something feels... different about the Lotus Sect," murmurs echoed among the crowd.

In just one day, Grayvale's largest sect seemed to have lost its vibrant energy and left behind an air of desolation.

Dustin and Joseph remained seated in the main seats.

But today, there was a stark difference: the Lotus Sect's leader was bustling about and personally serving tea to the two of them. He treated Dustin with extreme respect.noveldrama

"Wasn't the Lotus Sect at odds with Dustin? Why are they fawning over him now? Even the sect leader himself is doing that..."

Audiences were baffled as they were unable to make sense of the situation.

"Where are the five front-runners from earlier? None of them are here. Are they exempt from the semifinals? Sure, it's just a formality, but skipping it outright reeks of favoritism. It's hard to accept," some audiences whispered as their suspicions grew.

At the main seat, Joseph wore a bitter expression.

"Dustin, look at this mess. What's the point of this competition now? How am I supposed to find a worthy disciple?" he grumbled.

Most of the top prodigies had either been killed by Dustin or had fled in fear.

Among the remaining contestants, only three were at the Martial Saint level: Allison, Tyler, and Madison.

Allison was part of the McCall family, so there was no point in making her his disciple.

Tyler was one of Dustin's people, so recruiting him was also out of the question. Only Madison was left.

But she was a woman and a member of the Outlaws Department...

Joseph was not very keen on her.

"Those so-called prodigies had questionable morals. Taking them as disciples would only tarnish your reputation in the end," Dustin said bluntly.

The comment made Joseph cough in frustration.

"Just announce the start of the competition," he said and waved at the sect leader.

"Today's match will determine the

top sixteen Due to some

participants withdrawing for personal reasons, we'll need

everyone to draw new lots," the host took the microphone and announced.

The crowd erupted in an uproar.

The sudden absence of the top contenders was no coincidence, and it sparked suspicions of behind-the-scenes manipulation.

Still, the prodigies were all from very powerful families. Who would dare offend so many powerful factions at once?

The match soon began after the draw, and the platform bustled with activity.

The absence of the favored contestants dimmed the excitement of today's round.

Allison, Tyler, and Madison were all Martial Saints. Hence, they defeated their opponents and advanced with ease.

With additional platforms in place, the competition moved swiftly, and the top sixteen contestants were decided in no time.

According to the original schedule, the semifinals and finals were to be held over the next two days to decide on the top eight, the top four, and finally, the top three candidates.

"Don't bother dragging this out. Let's finish the competition today," Dustin said with a frown.

His voice was not loud, but it carried throughout the arena.

"What the hell? Who does he think he is to change the schedule of a grand competition like this? Does he think the contestants are machines that don't get tired?" shouted a person from the audience.

"That's absurd. Just because he's on good terms with the Dragon Supreme doesn't mean he can do as he pleases. There's no way the. Lotus Sect or the Dragon Supreme

will go along with this no ne

Others joined in and criticized Dustin angrily.

Just then, the Lotus Sect leader stepped forward.

"Everything will proceed as Mr. Fox instructed. Those who do not wish to watch

may leave," he declared.