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Chapter 186: A Gathering of Heroes
In the early morning, as the sun began to rise, a gray mist slowly lifted, and the entire earth was once again enveloped in light.
The bright sun rose from the eastern mountains, golden rays of sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the entire room and raising the temperature slightly, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
With eyes half-closed, they slowly opened, revealing Jet Black Eyes that sparkled with a hint of barely perceptible excitement. Sun Zhe gazed out through the window into the sky beyond, and after a moment, let out a soft sigh.
"Finally here!"
Three hours had passed, and today marked the beginning of the Selection Trial, which would also be Sun Zhe's first battle upon returning to the Nine Continents.
This Selection Trial was organized by the Thunder Temple, gathering young Cultivators from across the Thunder Continent to participate in this Competition. The age limit of thirty years excluded older generations of Cultivators from participating, while the cultivation level restrictions from Thunder Sovereign initial stage to Thunder Lord Pinnacle further narrowed down the pool of participants.
As a result, those allowed to compete were almost all young prodigies, mostly core disciples from various major Sects. Even among the few Loose Cultivators, they were all exceptional individuals with remarkable perseverance. Even considering the billions of people in the entire Thunder Continent, those meeting such criteria were few—only about twenty thousand in total. This meant that only one person could be selected from hundreds of thousands.
These twenty thousand individuals represented the strongest talents among the younger generation of the Thunder Continent. Each one was an elite from their respective regions, and this grand competition involving these twenty thousand was a major event for the entire continent. Countless Sect forces eagerly anticipated the start of this Selection Trial.
Participants were motivated not only by the astonishing rewards promised by the Thunder Temple, nor merely for access to what lay in the Nine Continents Mainland, or to face off against elites from various places. More importantly, they sought fame and recognition across the continent.
In life, it is all about fame and fortune, especially for young people. Who doesn't want their name to echo far and wide? Who doesn't want to be sought after? The louder one's reputation, the more benefits one can secure. This time, the Selection Trial provided everyone with such an opportunity; merely participating indicated an elite status. Those who could stand out from this trial would undoubtedly become pillars of support for the next generation of the entire Thunder Continent.
For these reasons, even Xingluomen announced that after this round of the Selection Trial, there would be an update to this generation's Star Ranking List, based on performances displayed during this trial. Consequently, many disciples from Xingluomen arrived early at Linwu City to gather information on participants in preparation for this update.
With over twenty thousand Cultivators competing and hundreds of thousands more coming to watch, there had never been such a competition in Linwu City. Thus, this time, the location for the Selection Trial was set in the nearby Falling Sunset Valley.
To prepare for this event, the Thunder Temple summoned countless craftsmen and laborers for construction. After three months of tireless effort by thousands of workers, a massive circular arena finally emerged within Falling Sunset Valley.
The giant circular arena spans a thousand feet in diameter, with a ten-foot high Observation Platform at its center. This Observation Platform is designed with several tiers, specifically for the high-ranking officials of the temple and the elders and leaders of major Sects.
Surrounding this Observation Platform are exactly one hundred Arenas, each constructed from the hardest Black Crystal Stone. Even experts at the Thunder Sovereign Stage find it difficult to damage them, making them perfectly suitable for the Competition among numerous Cultivators. This is also the most important feature of the arena.
Encircling these hundred Arenas is a circular grandstand that forms a large ring around the entire arena. This grandstand has multiple tiers and is extremely spacious, capable of accommodating hundreds of thousands of spectators, designed for those who come to watch and cheer.
As for the arena's protective formations, they are exceptionally strong. The most powerful military force on the Thunder Continent, the Temple Guard Army, is stationed around Falling Sunset Valley. With a total of one hundred thousand elite soldiers, they can withstand any force's assault. These soldiers are battle-hardened elites, trained in various locations and experienced in combat, far superior to the City Guards found elsewhere.
Inside the arena, order is maintained by ten thousand disciples from the Thunder Temple's East, West, and Left Halls. The weakest among these disciples have almost reached the Thunder Master Realm, while the strongest possess Thunder Lord Stage cultivation. This entire group represents a formidable force.
Each of the one hundred Arenas has a referee assigned to it. These referees are all elders from the Thunder Temple who have reached the Realm of Thunder Lord. A hundred Cultivators at this level can only be found in the Thunder Temple; even if the Golden Thunder Sect and other four Sixth-Rank Sects joined forces, they would not have this many Realm of Thunder Lord Cultivators.
Perhaps sensing that today is an extraordinary day, the atmosphere feels particularly good; the sun shines brightly in a clear sky without a cloud in sight.
On the official road outside Linwu City, countless Cultivators are making their way toward Falling Sunset Valley. The crowded throng resembles an immense torrent, with excitement gleaming in everyone's eyes as they eagerly anticipate today's Competition. In their hearts, perhaps today is their chance to achieve fame and fortune.
Inside Source Tavern
Sun Zhe and his four companions are already well-prepared. Sun Zhe and his friends' attire remains unchanged, while Zhao Ang has donned an eye-catching yellow brocade shirt that appears incredibly luxurious. However, Sun Zhe and his friends do not mock him; they can see a serious expression in Zhao Ang's eyes.
Although Zhao Ang and his companions have seen much in their travels, no one wants to fall behind in this competition filled with young talents. While they do not expect to make it into the final two hundred, they certainly do not wish to be eliminated in the first two rounds. This sentiment is shared not only by Zhao Ang and Kuangba but also by Shen Yan, who is usually gentle.
"Let's go!"
As soon as Sun Zhe finishes speaking, all five of them head out of the tavern together. Of course, Takeda is genuinely there just to enjoy the spectacle.
Looking at the impressive demeanor of the five individuals, the one cleaning the table at Store Two suddenly revealed a strong sense of envy. He understood that these esteemed figures were all set to participate in the Selection Trial at Falling Sunset Valley. However, thinking about how he didn't even have the qualification to watch made him feel deflated, and he couldn't help but curse that malicious boss in his heart.
At the same time, within various restaurants, the core disciples of different Sects were also preparing to set off, their eyes showing a hint of seriousness. Today's competition was extremely important to them; as long as they performed well, they would surely rise to prominence within their respective Sects.
"Let's go!"
With a soft command from the elder inside, everyone followed suit and exited the restaurant, heading towards Falling Sunset Valley.
Meanwhile, within the West Hall branch, Zheng Bin, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. A chilling glimmer flashed through his black pupils as he spoke to Bing Yan in front of him.
"How is the matter I asked you to handle?"
"I'm sorry, Senior Brother. According to the disciple responsible for the badge numbers, Yan Zhi Fa has already given orders that no one is allowed to tamper with Sun Zhe's badge number. We simply cannot arrange an opponent for him, so I..." Bing Yan replied dejectedly.
"That damn woman again. One day I will... Forget it. Since that's the case, let's go as well. Once we reach Nine Continents Mainland, I want to see how she continues to protect him."
The jealousy in Zheng Bin's eyes flickered and then vanished without a trace as he spoke淡淡to Bing Yan. Moments later, the two mounted their horses and headed towards Falling Sunset Valley.
Although Thunder Temple had also prepared a team of three hundred people, these three hundred were selected from the mysterious Three Houses. Disciples within Six Halls who wished to gain entry could only participate in this Selection Trial. Therefore, Zheng Bin and Bing Yan had to go to Falling Sunset Valley for the Competition.
Of course, there were not just the two of them participating in this Selection Trial from Six Halls; many elites within Six Halls had long been eagerly anticipating this grand event. They were truly the powerful contenders for this Selection Trial.
In the main hall of Beifeng City at Thunder Temple, the elders and enforcers responsible for this Selection Trial from the East, West, and Left Halls had already arrived. The one in charge was East Hall Master Xiang Yuanqiu, an elderly man who had already passed seventy years of age.
"Have all members of the Temple Guard Army and those responsible for vigilance arrived?"
Gazing lightly at the crowd below, Xiang Yuanqiu's voice slowly resonated.
"Reporting to the Hall Master, everything is ready." A middle-aged man immediately stepped forward and said.
"Have the leaders and elders of each sect been arranged properly?"
"Reporting to the Hall Master, the observers from each sect have already entered the Observation Platform, all positioned according to regulations." A woman gracefully walked to the front of the crowd and spoke softly.
"Since that's the case, let's proceed. This Selection Trial is a significant event for our temple; no mistakes are allowed. Anyone who makes an error in their position will be sent to the Left Hall for punishment. Don't blame this Hall Master for being merciless then."
At this moment, even the usually kind Xiang Yuanqiu could not help but show a serious expression. He was fully responsible for this Selection Trial and did not want any mistakes to occur.
"Understood!" The more than ten people in the hall responded in unison.
After a while, the person in charge of Thunder Temple also hurried towards Falling Sunset Valley. Their arrival signified that the Selection Trial was about to truly begin.
A gathering of talents; because of this Selection Trial, the previously unknown Falling Sunset Valley would become famous throughout the continent!
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