"Aren't these supposed to be sparring matches? Why is there an option to fight to the death?" Han Li asked as he turned to Xi Yan.1

"Allow me to explain, esteemed immortal. The Saya Festival is not only an occasion for the brightest cultivation prodigies of all of the tribes to make a name for themselves, it's also where many tribes settle their differences. Monarch San Miao prohibits battles between tribes, so this is where everyone settles vendettas and disputes," Xi Yan explained.0

"I see. This is not a bad method of conflict resolution," Han Li replied with a nod.0

"I have to agree with you on that one, Fellow Daoist Li. This is a very simple and efficient process," Shi Chuankong said to Han Li through voice transmission.0

"The fact that this is feasible at all indicates that most of these tribes value their integrity. In the Immortal Realm, all of the tribes would've simply targeted each other without engaging in open battle, and vendettas would most likely escalate to the point where they're...2