Jing Province, Changliu Mountain.
Legend had it that this was where the god White Emperor resided.
This immortal mountain, half-hidden among the clouds, was bathed in sunlit mist and radiant fairy hues. Slender bamboo and towering pines grew within, evergreen for ten thousand years. Legend said that atop its peak stood an immortal pavilion, with carved railings and jade steps, golden towers and purple mansions, auspicious vapors drifting in endless streams.
At this moment, many martial artists from the Nine Provinces had already gathered beneath this immortal mountain steeped in celestial splendor.
Though only true masters of the world were qualified to ascend Changliu Immortal Mountain and prove their martial path, what martial artist of the Nine Provinces would not wish to witness such a grand Jiazi occasion?
Heaven One Sect's invitations for the Changliu Martial Trial had already been fully distributed.
At this moment, within the City Lord's Mansion of Jing Province City, Fang Xuan sat quietly in the main hall. Compared to his usual ease, he seemed somewhat restrained now.
On the desk before him lay an invitation written on specially made paper.
"Respectfully presented to Lord Fang Xuan: The creations of heaven and earth are boundlessly profound, and all manner of martial arts displays their own miraculous powers. Today, we are fortunate to receive heaven and earth's favor and explore the secrets of the martial path across the Nine Provinces. Yet the study of martial arts is vast as the sea; it cannot be fully comprehended by one person alone.
"Seizing this opportunity, Heaven One Sect is holding a Martial Arts Competition during this Jiazi Martial Trial Grand Ceremony, inviting worthy talents and heroes from every land to gather at Changliu. We earnestly hope you will spare the time to attend and join us in accomplishing this