The Black Crow Mountains lay in the southern part of the Northern Frontier Cultivation World, stretching for a hundred thousand li. The mountains themselves were black, and because great numbers of black flame Crows lived there, they were named the Black Crow Mountains.
Black Crow Valley was located on the outskirts of the Black Crow Mountains and housed many shops. Its favorable location, coupled with several large Metal Mines in the Black Crow Mountains, drew numerous merchants and travelers here to trade.
The Treasure Appraisal Convention was a grand event held in Black Crow Valley. Its participants were mainly Core Formation Cultivators, who brought out Magic Treasures, Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and all manner of Cultivation Resources for display and exchange. Put simply, the Treasure Appraisal Convention was a large Exchange Gathering and networking event.
During the Treasure Appraisal Convention, various competitions were held. Earning fame brought rewards, drawing vast numbers of cultivators to participate.
Golden Crow Adept was named Li Zhen. He came from a Rogue Cultivator background and had participated in the Treasure Appraisal Convention in his early years. He entered a beast-fighting contest, squeezed into the top five, and caught the eye of an Elder from the Nine Serenities Sect. He joined the Nine Serenities Sect and became the disciple of a Core Formation Stage Elder, after which he soared straight into the sky.
Every twenty years, the Nine Serenities Sect opened its gates to accept disciples. In addition, the Nine Serenities Sect held many celebrations that attracted great numbers of cultivators, selecting the finest among them to join the sect. The Treasure Appraisal Convention was one means by which the Nine Serenities Sect took in fresh blood.
The reason the Nine Serenities Sect could firmly hold its position as the number one sect of the Northern Frontier,