After the Inneer Court battles, the focus shifted to the highest echelon of the Inner Court—the Core Disciples (Holy Sons and Holy Daughters), all of whom were powerful cultivators in the Soul Transformation Realm. These were not the Foundation Establishment or Golden Core fighters Vahn had faced; these practitioners were capable of erasing entire cities with casual ease.
The battles, though fewer in number, became vastly longer, each exchange a cataclysmic collision of Spiritual Energy, Spirit Weapons, and Tamed Beasts.
The White Lotus Sanctuary sent its top Core Disciples, and two emerged to claim spots in the coveted Top Six:
Holy Son Veerion: A warrior known for his steady, unyielding defense and a frightening mastery over his Light Sword.
Holy Daughter Lumina: A genius who wielded many powerful offensive Light Arts, known for her sharp, decisive strikes that were difficult to predict.
