Lu Yin nodded, as he was truly curious about the matter. The Northgate Platform Competition was really between the three great families, not all seventeen. The other fourteen families were essentially playing supporting roles. 

Lily Anne considered the question for a moment before then looking at Lu Yin. “When wolves circle, the lambs will still look to the hounds for the protection, even if they will be slaughtered by the hunters later.” 

This one sentence clearly explained the state of the Northline Flowzone. 

Lu Yin shivered, as the woman had not mentioned the seventeen families a single time, but her simple analogy was so apt that he had instantly understood everything. The other fourteen families would rather seek protection from the three great families than be divided and conquered by the other Flowzones. It was the tragedy of the weak. The universe was filled with such motivations and behavior. 

Lu Yin looked away. He now had a much deeper understanding of the situation in the Northline Flowzone, as well as of the purpose of the Northgate Platform Competition—the primary intention was undoubtedly to intimidate neighboring enemies. 

“Brother Lu, many experts have been invited to attend the Northgate Platform Competition as witnesses. Allow me to briefly introduce them all to you.” 

Lu Yin nodded, as he was somewhat curious to discover who the Blazing...