Strife Among the Kings

Qiankun Heaven, central region.

At the heart of Qiankun Heaven, which resembled a small continent, stood a towering, majestic mountain peak.

The mountain peak was like a sharp sword thrust straight into the heavens, a spectacular sight.

This mountain peak was known as Qiankun Peak, the most important place in all of Great Luo Heaven.

Not only did the Three Elders control the entire Qiankun Sect here, but even the Sect Master, who remained in secluded cultivation year-round, was within this mountain.

This was the central hub of all Qiankun Heaven, and even the entire Qiankun Sect.

Qiankun Peak was especially lively today. Wind Breaking Sounds continuously rang out in the sky.

One powerful light shadow after another swept in from afar before landing upon the majestic mountain peak.

Today was the day of the Qiankun Sect's once-every-three-months Nine Kings Meeting. It was considered an important meeting within the Qiankun Sect, so few ever missed it.

At the summit of Qiankun Peak stood a majestic Great Hall in silence.

The Great Hall exuded an ancient aura, as though it had been passed down from ancient times, inspiring reverence in all who saw it.

Inside the Great Hall stood a row of splendid, magnificent thrones. Clearly, these were the seats of the Nine Kings.

Behind those thrones stood numerous Figures. Most of them gathered around the thrones in separate groups, their boundaries clearly defined.

Where there were people, there would be conflict.

The same was true within the vast Qiankun Sect. The various factions fought one another for their own interests, and the grudges between them were no exception.

Whoosh!

As Figures filled the spacious Great Hall, several streaks of light suddenly swept over from the distant horizon and landed upon the Silver Throne at the very end.

All gazes turned