Arrival and assessment

On one side, Wind Lightning Pavilion and Feng Qing'er, under the orders of Tian Huangzi, were already sharpening their knives at Xiao Yan, while on the other side, Xiao Yan was still unaware that he had been set up!

In fact, Xiao Yan's every move since arriving in Central Plains has been under the control of the Myriad Formation Spirit Palace.

As instructed by Xiao Lin, Xiao Yan's whereabouts were naturally reported to Tian Huangzi at all times.

For example, Tian Huangzi has already received information about Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran changing their route to the Wind Lightning Pavilion!

Time passed, day by day.

After a month of tracking the three members of the Myriad Sword Pavilion, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran finally entered the Northern Region of the Central Plains and came under the jurisdiction of the Wind Lightning Pavilion.

At the foot of the Wind Thunder Mountain Range and Thunder Mountain, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran had already arrived.

From the foot of the mountain upwards, there is an extremely long stone path, and in the distance, one can vaguely see a Blue-Silver tower piercing the clouds, wreathed in Lei Guang.

"So this is where the Wind Lightning Pavilion is located. It certainly looks extraordinary!"

Nalan Yanran sighed at this moment.

The Misty Cloud Sect is actually in a pretty good location in the Northwest Continent.

However, compared to the current Wind Lightning Pavilion, it is still clearly inferior.

Of course, most areas in the Northwest Continent are probably no match for the Central Plains.

"Wind Lightning Pavilion, it's been so long since I've been here. I wonder if that old fellow Thunder Venerable, is still alive?"

At the same time, Yao Lao inside Xiao Yan's body couldn't help but sigh.

While he was still alive, the power of the Starfall Pavilion once surpassed that of the Three Valleys, far exceeding that of the Wind Lightning Pavilion!

But now, having followed Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran on their journey, Yao Lao naturally knows that the Wind Lightning Pavilion now occupies the top position among the four pavilions.

Although Thunder Venerable's strength is slightly weaker than Venner of the Starfall Pavilion, the overall strength of the Wind Lightning Pavilion is slightly stronger than that of the Starfall Pavilion.

All of this was not only due to the disappearance of the Yao Lao, but also because the Wind Lightning Pavilion was supported by the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan.

Thinking of this, the Yao Lao couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

He could almost imagine how tiring it must have been for his good friend to manage Starfall Pavilion alone after he disappeared.

And that is indeed the case.

After Yao Lao disappeared, Venner spent most of his time searching for news of Yao Lao. He didn't pay much attention to the development of the sect, only maintaining the normal operation of the sect, and had no intention of expanding its power.

"Haha, teacher, once we go up there, you'll get confirmation, right?"

Faced with Yao Lao's emotion, Xiao Yan also laughed and joked.

"That's right, absolutely right!"

As Yao Lao finished speaking, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran had already climbed Thunder Mountain hand in hand.

Of course, along with the news of the opening of the Four Pavilions Assembly, not only Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, but also many other people, rushed to the foot of Thunder Mountain of the Wind Lightning Pavilion from all directions.

For example, Wu Qing, Lu Zimo, and Jiang Qin, the three disciples of the Myriad Sword Pavilion who were "guides" for Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran.

They are now also among those who went up the mountain.

However, now that they've arrived, there's no need for Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran to continue following them.

Thunder Mountain is very large, so there is naturally more than one stone path leading to the summit.

Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran randomly chose a path and began to climb upwards.

And along the way, it was still packed with people!

Among these people, some were there just to watch the excitement, while quite a few came with the intention of competing!

After all, as long as one performs brilliantly in the Four Pavilions Assembly, not only will they receive the rewards prepared by the Four Pavilions for the champion, but they will also be able to showcase their talents among the younger generation of Central Plains, right?

They're all young people under thirty; who hasn't had moments of passionate enthusiasm?

Soon, the two arrived at a checkpoint set up by the Wind Lightning Pavilion.

"Have you two come to my Wind Lightning Pavilion to participate in the competition, or simply to show your support and enjoy the spectacle? If it's the latter, please take the left path; if it's the former, please go to the right to pass the test!"

As Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran approached the checkpoint, a steward from the Wind Lightning Pavilion stopped them and asked them questions.

After the Wind Lightning Pavilion steward finished speaking, Nalan Yanran subconsciously turned her gaze to Xiao Yan.

She's willing to do anything like this; it's up to Xiao Yan to decide.

Meanwhile, before Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, most people who arrived here chose the left path, with only a small number choosing the right path.

Clearly, the majority of the discussion was driven by onlookers.

However, this is normal.

After all, it is said that the first criterion for participating in the competition is to have the cultivation level of Three-Star Dou Emperor and a bone age of under thirty.

This one criterion alone excludes the vast majority of people.

Keep in mind, this is just the qualification to participate!

Therefore, some people who have just met this requirement naturally don't want to go up there and embarrass themselves.

Only those truly gifted geniuses will choose to sign up for the competition!

At this moment, as the Wind Lightning Pavilion steward asked the question, and Nalan Yanran looked over with a questioning gaze, Xiao Yan's heart stirred, clearly indicating that she had gone to communicate with Yao Lao.

Of course, the process didn't take long; in the eyes of that Wind Lightning Pavilion steward, it was only a few seconds.

"Yanran, shall we give it a try?"

Xiao Yan then spoke up and asked.

"I'll do whatever you say!"

Nalan Yanran naturally wouldn't object.

Then, the two exchanged a smile.

"Hello, we are preparing to register for the competition."

Xiao Yan then spoke to the steward of the Wind Lightning Pavilion.

"In that case, please turn right. The assessment point is about one kilometer ahead. Good luck."

The steward from the Wind Lightning Pavilion pointed to the stone path on the right for the two of them in a businesslike manner.

Following the instructions, the two quickly arrived at the so-called assessment point.

There are already quite a few people waiting here.

The arrival of Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran naturally attracted the attention of the other participants in the assessment.

After all, once they pass the test, they'll become rivals!

In the Original Work, Xiao Yan's main purpose was to find Venner, so he naturally did not participate in the assessment.

Even though he participated in the tournament through other means later on, because it wasn't through the proper channels, his final championship was not recognized by the Four Pavilions.

But this life is different, because Yao Lao was not captured by the Soul Hall.

This time, Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran came to the Wind Lightning Pavilion, Yao Lao naturally hoped that Xiao Yan could participate in the competition.

Because in this way, as long as Xiao Yan demonstrates sufficient strength, Xiao Yan position in the Starfall Pavilion will be as stable as Mount Tai after they return together!

This is the main reason why Yao Lao had Xiao Yan come to the Wind Lightning Pavilion to participate in the Four Pavilions Assembly!