"Let all disciples know this."
"This heaven and earth was a temporary grotto-heaven specially constructed by Patriarch Jingxuan and Patriarch Xuanming for this grand competition."
"Within this grotto-heaven, you may act with all your strength. Do not worry about any mishaps."
"The divine senses of the three patriarchs encompass the entire field. Compete as you please. Even if your skills fall short, your lives will not be in danger."
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"But likewise, any who dare use demonic tricks or evil methods against their fellow disciples shall be executed on the spot without mercy by the sect!"
"If you wish to compete, then compete openly and honorably. Even if you lose, the sect will see it. But if you harbor thoughts you should not have, then you are unworthy of being Penglai disciples."
Lingwei's voice echoed through the grotto-heaven like thunder. The disciples bowed once more. "This disciple shall remember the Headmaster True Person's teachings!"
Lingwei swept his gaze across the venue, then looked toward Daoist Lord Xuanming and Jingxuan Daoist Lord. The two Daoist Lords nodded, and only then did Lingwei say, "The sect grand competition begins now!"
As Lingwei spoke, the disciples were briefly at a loss. The Headmaster True Person had not yet explained how they were to compete. Could it be that everyone would enter the arena at once?
Just as the disciples stood bewildered, the Penglai disciple Identity Jade Token at someone's waist suddenly glimmered. The next instant, that disciple vanished from his seat. At the same time, among the millions of Penglai disciples present, more than a thousand disappeared in the blink of an eye.
While those around them were startled and uncertain, the thousand-plus who had vanished had already appeared upon the central dueling platform.
The disciples who appeared on the platform were mostly