Zone 9

"Yes," Luther Carden confirmed to Braydon Neal. "That's been the rule in the past, and it can't be changed. This is a major event involving the entire race, and any alteration would impact the whole situation."

Braydon responded calmly, "I initially wanted to use the tournament to help our disciples advance in their cultivation. My plan was to open the Immortal Burial Ground and bring them in so they could enter the path-returning realm, the nirvana realm and the spirit body realm."

This was Braydon's intent, and Luther was aware of it. 

Before the tournament began, Braydon had already instructed Lazlo Abbott to prepare the necessary supplies for the Northern Army to enter the Immortal Burial Ground.

Hendrix Bailey stretched lazily and said, "I'll handle the arrangements. I'll make sure everyone participates in the competition and avoids internal strife."