"Taihua Domain, Heaven Sect..."
"Twenty-nine Battle Tokens, 290 points, ranked sixth..."
When Heaven Sect's score was announced, cries of surprise erupted from the viewing stands.
Twenty-nine Battle Tokens, ranked sixth—this had far exceeded everyone's expectations.
After all, in past Hundred Sect Rankings, Heaven Sect had never been able to make it into the top ten at all.
Although this was only a temporary lead in the first round, there was no doubt that they had made history.
"Good, good, good!"
Elder Pei beamed from ear to ear.
"We've made a good start in the first round. Things will definitely go more and more smoothly from here!"
"Everyone, go back and rest up for now. Prepare to face tomorrow's second round!"
The next day.
They returned once more to the Martial Arts Arena of Tianjing Mountain.
The enormous white-jade arena gleamed brilliantly in the morning light.
The surrounding spectator seats were packed with people.
Heaven Sect's viewing area.
Elder Pei looked at the many disciples below.
"Yesterday, our Heaven Sect achieved a fine result!"
"Today, the second round of the Sect Ranking Tournament will begin: a timed mission challenge!"
The Heaven Sect disciples all quieted down and listened intently.
"All participating sects must select five disciples from the roster their sect registered to take part!"
"The mission is to enter Qianzhang Maze Domain and, within three days, travel from the Starting Valley to another location in the area—the Cloud Peak Finish Line."
"Each person who successfully reaches the summit will win twenty points for their sect!"
"However..."
Elder Pei's tone shifted.
"This Qianzhang Maze Domain is a well-known perilous trial ground of Tianjing Mountain in Guangling Domain. Its terrain is extremely complex, with overlapping mountain ranges, dense layers of fog, and countless natural maze formations and spiritual-energy turbulence!"
"On top