Drawing the Sword in Heaven Valley

Misty Pavilion—it was Niu Youdao's first time here.

Tiandu Secret Realm was not far from Misty Pavilion. Even those who entered the secret realm had no right to visit Misty Pavilion; they could only admire its grandeur from afar.

Niu Youdao and his group had flying mounts and did not need to travel long distances on foot. They had timed their arrival precisely, so they were considered among the later batches to arrive.

By the time they arrived, quite a few cultivators had already gathered in the valleys near Tiandu Peak. Cultivators from various factions and independent cultivators had converged there.

The valley where they gathered was called Heaven Valley, located right outside the entrance to Tiandu Secret Realm.

Niu Youdao's group caused a small stir when they arrived. A row of flying birds descended, and no one knew who these people were. Such an impressive display was second only to the spectacle when Myriad Beasts Sect disciples arrived.

It could not be helped. Myriad Beasts Sect sold large flying birds, so all disciples, great and small, participating in Tiandu Secret Realm had been brought here on large flying birds. No other sect could compare.

The large flying birds landed outside the valley. After delivering their passengers, they returned at once; this was not a place to linger.

Outside the valley, people from Misty Pavilion were responsible for registering arrivals and verifying identities. Upon learning that cultivators from Yan Kingdom and Zhao Kingdom were among the newcomers, they swiftly summoned people from the three major sects of Yan and Zhao to confirm that there had been no mistake. If any discrepancy arose, such as someone impersonating another, the three major sects of the two kingdoms would be held responsible.

The people helping verify matters on Yan Kingdom's side were easy