From the foot of the mountain to the summit, there was a small path paved with bluestone.
Although the path was only two meters wide, it was clean and tidy, allowing everyone to pass through.
However, this was the situation when the Sky Pillar Sect was in charge of Dragon Mountain.
When Han Qiusheng led everyone up the mountain, the path became bumpy and rugged.
Not only was the bluestone path untended, but it was also overgrown with weeds and fallen leaves.
In fact, there were many places that had collapsed or were blocked by mountain rocks.
Han Qiusheng and Du Wu walked in front, looking at the miserable scene on Dragon Mountain. Their expressions became more and more gloomy.
Not long after, everyone finally reached the summit.
At the highest point of Dragon Mountain, there was a hundred-meter-wide platform made of marble. It was the Dragon Viewing Platform.
In the middle of the stone platform, there was a huge statue of the Dragon God. The statue was the legendary Dragon God.
When the Sky Pillar Sect was in charge of Dragon Mountain, the Dragon Viewing Platform was always clean and tidy. It was surrounded by exotic flowers and spirit herbs, giving off a pleasant fragrance.
But now … the Dragon Viewing Platform was covered with mud and sand. The exotic flowers and spirit herbs had long been harvested.
The entire Dragon Viewing Platform looked desolate and dilapidated.
If it weren't for the dozens of Tian Jian Sect flags and the dozens of Tian Jian Sect members standing on the platform, who would believe that this was the Dragon Mountain Tournament?
There were twelve people on the platform. Two of them were old men wearing purple robes. They were the Tian Jian Sect's elders.
The three middle-aged men wearing black robes were the Tian Jian Sect's deacons. Deacon Qi was also among them.
The other seven youths were the Tian Jian Sect's disciples.
Apart from Hang Chen, Yin Feiyang, and Ran Donglai, who wore blue robes, the other four wore white robes. They were clearly inner sect disciples.
Seeing Han Qiusheng and the others climb to the summit, the Tian Jian Sect's deacons cupped their fists and greeted them.
Although the grudges between the two sects were difficult to resolve, they still had to act on the surface.
Han Qiusheng and Du Wu suppressed their anger and expressionlessly cupped their fists in return. Then, they led the ten disciples up the platform.
The Tian Jian Sect's people stood on the north side of the Dragon Viewing Platform, while the Sky Pillar Sect's people stood on the south side.
The two factions were separated by dozens of meters, sizing each other up.
Hang Chen, Yin Feiyang, and Ran Donglai all had confident looks on their faces. There was even a mocking sneer on their faces.
A few days ago, when they were at the Sky Bearing Sect, they had purposely restrained their arrogance and pretended to be polite and well-mannered.
However, this wasn't the Sky Pillar Sect, but Dragon Mountain, the territory of the Tian Jian Sect.
Hang Chen and the other two naturally did not need to disguise themselves. They all revealed their true arrogant faces. Their gazes when looking at Ji Tianxing and the others were also filled with contempt.
Not long after, a fiery red bird as huge as a mountain flew over from the distant horizon.
The fiery red bird flew to the peak of Dragon Mountain and landed below the Dragon Viewing Platform.
The two purple-robed men on the back of the bird leaped onto the Dragon Viewing Platform.
The two people who had come were the two elders of the Sky Pillar Sect.
The middle-aged man was an outer elder, Chu Huaishan. The other white-haired, purple-robed elder was the Great Elder, Mu Yunhai.
Seeing the arrival of the two elders, Han Qiaosheng and the others hurriedly bowed in salute.
The elders, deacons, and disciples of the Tian Jian Sect also cupped their hands in salute.
The four elders exchanged greetings as they stood in the middle of the Dragon Viewing Platform and talked about today's Dragon Mountain Tournament.
Ji Tianxing silently listened to the four elders' conversation. Only then did he know the identities of the two Tian Jian Sect elders.
One of them was an outer elder surnamed Tang, while the other was an elder of the Discipline Hall.
At this time, the four elders finished talking about the tournament.
Great Elder Mu Yunhai looked at the two Tian Jian Sect elders and asked with a solemn expression, "When our sect was in charge of Dragon Mountain, it was covered with herb gardens. The scenery was so beautiful.
In just three short years, your noble sect has actually destroyed Dragon Mountain to such an extent. Do you want to destroy this precious land? "
The two Tian Jian Sect elders had clearly expected that the Sky Pillar Sect would make things difficult for them.
The two had already prepared an explanation. The Discipline Hall elder immediately cupped his hands in salute to Mu Yunhai and said with a sigh, "Elder Mu, please calm down. Our sect also has its own difficulties."
"Our sect is not like your noble sect. Not only does it have a thousand years of heritage, but it also controls the entire Tianchen Region and has endless resources."
"Our sect's heritage is weak, and we have very few spirit veins and precious lands. The cultivation resources we produce every year are simply not enough to make ends meet. It is difficult to guarantee the daily necessities of our disciples."
"Therefore, in order to maintain the cultivation needs of our disciples, our sect can only do its best to extract resources. Please understand, Elder Mu."
Elder Master Tang also added, "Of course, we did not wish for Dragon Mountain to become what it is today. If your noble sect dislikes Dragon Mountain, why not give it to our sect? "
"This tournament will also end here. This way, the harmony between the two sects will not be damaged …"
Without waiting for him to finish, Mu Yunhai angrily shouted with a gloomy expression, "Impossible! You want our sect to hand over Dragon Mountain? Don't even think about it! "
"Even if Dragon Mountain is destroyed, it is still a place with spirit veins and precious lands. After our sect takes over, it will only take a dozen years to restore it."
The Tian Jian Sect's Elder Master Tang and the Discipline Elder were not angry, but they both smiled disapprovingly.
"Haha, if Elder Mu thinks so, then I'm afraid you will be disappointed today."
"This old man has something to say. I hope Elder Mu does not mind."
"Your sect's disciples participating in the tournament are really weak. It will be as difficult as ascending to the heavens to defeat our sect's three genius disciples!"
The two elders echoed each other, and their brows were filled with pride. Mu Yunhai and Chu Huaishan were so angry that their faces turned cold.
Mu Yunhai frowned and said in a low voice, "This seat is too lazy to argue with you. Let the disciples fight in the arena!"
Then, Mu Yunhai waved his sleeves and turned to Han Qiusheng and the others.
The Tian Jian Sect's Discipline Elder went back to the team as well. Only the outer elders of the two sects were left on the stage.
Chu Huaishan and the Tian Jian Sect's Elder Master Tang would be hosting the Dragon Mountain Tournament together.
Elder Master Tang was the first to speak. He said a lot of high-sounding words, explaining the origin and meaning of the Dragon Mountain Tournament.
After he finished, Chu Huaishan announced the rules in a loud voice.
To put it simply, the tournament would be held in a best-of-three format. No pets or external forces were allowed to be used during the matches.
Apart from the fact that no one was allowed to kill the other, any kind of injury or disability could occur before one side admitted defeat.
After Chu Huaishan announced the rules of the Large Competition, Hang Chen stared at Ji Tianxing with a mocking sneer in his eyes.
Ji Tianxing had already guessed that Hang Chen was up to no good. He didn't think much of the strange look in Hang Chen's eyes.
Anyways, from the moment he decided to participate in the Dragon Mountain Tournament, he had thought about all the possible consequences.
At the same time, Elder Master Tang announced in a loud voice, "The Dragon Mountain Tournament has officially begun!"
"Disciples of the two sects, please get ready to decide the participants for the first round!"
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