The following days were an unending battle of endurance and skill. At the zenith of each morning, when the sun reached its highest point, cultivators from the Gu Sect and the Golden Star Kingdom marched into the Golden Lake to secure positions marked by waves of spiritual energy. Each day, without fail, the white radiance appeared, growing more potent with every sunrise.
The Golden Lake churned with relentless fury, its molten waves surging unpredictably. Pillars of golden plasma erupted with terrifying force, rendering the lake more dangerous than ever. Simply being near the surface was a gamble with death, and hovering above it offered little safety. Yet, neither faction dared retreat. Everyone was waiting for the Natural Inheritance to emerge.
Even after a week of constant clashes, there was no sign of the treasure. Tensions continued to rise as frustration brewed within both factions. Neither side could do anything but wait and endure.
