Dawn had broken, and the sun was gradually rising. Although it was still early, some disciples had already gone to claim their spots.
Thus, before the competition had officially begun, the Martial Arts Plaza was already packed with people.
Among the disciples, aside from the Inner Sect Disciples, even the Outer Sect Disciples had mostly come running over.
After all, the Inner Sect Competition was one of the Wuji Sect's grandest events. They had come both to watch the excitement and to witness the bearing of the Inner Sect's heavenly prodigies.
And to take them as examples to strive toward.
"Are those the Inner Sect Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters down there? They feel so strong."
Someone exclaimed in awe.
"Obviously. Inner Sect Disciples are at least in the Zhen Qi Realm. Besides, those down there are all ranked within the top three hundred of the Inner Sect."
"Top three hundred? Don't all the Inner Sect Disciples participate in the competition together?"
Many Outer Sect Disciples clearly did not know the details.
"Who told you that? The preliminary rounds were held long before today. Those below are all elites among elites."
"I see." The group of Outer Sect Disciples exclaimed in amazement once more.
Beside the Outer Sect Disciple area was the seating for the Inner Sect Disciples ranked below three hundred. Beside the Inner Sect Disciples, there were also many empty seats, with people scattered sparsely among them.
They were all quite young, yet their auras were astonishingly profound.
Even the nearby Inner Sect Disciples were curious, but they did not dare look too closely, because those people were all wearing the robes of Core Disciples.
"Senior Brother Zheng, I didn't expect you to come too."
A black-robed person saw a mild-mannered man walking over and could not help