With Nalan Jie leading the way, Yao Feng and the others entered the plaza without any obstruction. After crossing an uphill entrance path, they reached the top, and the enormous plaza sprawled out before them. The bluestone plaza was absurdly vast. Though it could not compare to the Yao Clan's Training Grounds, it was still far from small. The plaza was circular, with spectator stands on both sides, already packed with people. The area opposite was likely reserved for nobles; even its chairs were more refined than those in the ordinary stands.
Dozens of blue stone platforms were arranged neatly across the spacious plaza. Each one was roughly a hundred meters wide, and a black-robed figure stood upon every platform, presumably serving as a referee.
"This is the area for contestants. Let's head to the VIP seats and wait. The competition should be starting soon," Nalan Jie said with a smile after glancing at the sky.
Yao Feng nodded. He had no objections. Since he was unfamiliar with the place, it was more convenient to follow them.
Seeing him nod, Nalan Jie led the way toward the VIP area. There, a familiar figure caught Yao Feng's eye. The world really is small. That figure noticed Yao Feng as well, a kindly smile appearing on his face as he spoke.
"Young friend Yao Feng, are you participating in the Hidden Dragon Ranking as well?"
"Master Chemier."
This man was naturally Chemier, the vice president of the Alchemist Guild. Yao Feng had not expected him to attend this competition as well. Behind him, the mischievous Yao Yue was curiously examining Nalan Yanran and Yao Feng, as if trying to see through something. Beside her stood a tall woman whose features somewhat resembled Yao Yue's. Unlike Yao Yue's lively, impish air, however, this