The next day, Yao Chen and Feng Xian, dressed in their finest and looking solemn, set off toward the Wind Lightning East Pavilion with Xiao Yan, Xiao Yi Xian, and the others.
They trod on auspicious clouds, their figures swift as lightning as they traced brilliant arcs across the sky.
Mountains and rivers rushed by beneath them, while the wind howled in their ears.
Yao Chen's gaze was deep and thoughtful. Xiao Yan looked excited and full of anticipation, while Xiao Yi Xian remained calm and composed.
As they neared the Wind Lightning East Pavilion, they saw from afar its imposing buildings rising among the mountains, wreathed in clouds and mist and radiating grandeur.
Pavilions and halls stood in orderly arrangement, with terraces and waterside gazebos nestled among them, giving the place a mysterious and solemn air.
The venue for the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly was already packed with people, and experts from every faction had gathered there.
As soon as Yao Chen and his party landed, they drew countless gazes.
They strode into the venue with steady steps, heads held high and chests out.
The venue had been arranged with solemn care. A massive fighting platform stood at its center, surrounded by seats for spectators.
Next, the Four Directions Pavilion Assembly began selecting its contestants.
The venue was abuzz with voices, and the atmosphere was electric.
Everyone's attention was fixed on Elder Huo of the Wind Lightning Pavilion. Standing tall atop the raised platform, he loudly explained the rules of the assembly.
"The rules of my Wind Lightning Pavilion should be familiar to everyone. To participate in the assembly, you must meet three conditions. First, your strength must be at least that of a three-star Dou Emperor. Second, you must be under thirty. Third, you must withstand five moves