Early the next morning, while the sky was still barely light, Ziyang Sect's inner sect Training Ground was already packed shoulder to shoulder. Thousands of Inner Sect Disciples had arrived early from their residences, surrounding the Training Ground so tightly not even water could pass through. Not only that, even some Outer Sect Disciples and Servant Disciples had squeezed in by every means possible, hoping to witness firsthand this peak battle worthy of being recorded in the sect's history.
Dozens of Sect Elders sat atop the raised platform of the Training Ground, dressed in Daoist robes of various colors, their auras steady and their gazes profound. At the very center of the platform sat an elderly man with white hair and beard. He wore a violet Daoist robe embroidered with nine golden dragons, his complexion ruddy and his eyes unfathomably deep. He was none other than Ziyang Sect's Sect Master—True Man Zi Xuan. True Man Zi Xuan's aura was immeasurably deep, as though he had merged with heaven and earth, inspiring awe in all who looked upon him.
As soon as the hour of the dragon arrived, sunlight spilled across the entire Training Ground. The Referee Elder slowly walked to the edge of the platform, cleared his throat, and announced in a voice infused with spiritual energy, "Inner Sect Disciples, today is the final match of this Inner Sect Grand Competition! The newly risen dark horse Shen Hao will face the established powerhouse Chu Feng! The victor of this match will become the First Place of this Inner Sect Grand Competition!"
The instant his words fell, thunderous applause and cheers erupted below the stage. The waves of sound swept through the entire Training Ground like a tide, making even the defensive runes around the arena tremble slightly. The disciples excitedly