The examinees chatted merrily with the Heaven Momentum Sect disciples. Upon reaching the mountainside, they boarded a white-cloud artifact and slowly drifted toward the rear of Heaven Momentum Mountain's main peak.
"It's right ahead."
Everyone craned their necks to look forward.
Standing among the examinees, Li Qingxian looked down.
He saw nine small mountains encircling a lush valley, its grass like a green carpet and flowers blooming everywhere.
Ten lakes lay scattered throughout the valley.
Nine small lakes sat beside the nine mountains, forming a ring around the center.
Nine waterways extended from the large central lake, connecting it to the nine smaller lakes.
The ten lakes, one large and nine small, resembled a gigantic flower blooming within the valley, creating a beauty all its own.
As the white cloud slowly descended, the valley grew larger and the lakes grew larger, becoming ever more magnificent.
The examinees cried out in amazement.
The Heaven Momentum Sect disciples, however, were accustomed to the sight. They smiled and discussed matters in low voices.
"Who do you think has the best chance of taking the outer sect's top seat this time?"
"In terms of strength, Duan Tianji is more likely. But going by feeling, I still hope it's Li Qingxian. Heaven's Mandate Sect is simply too irritating..."
"I asked some senior and junior brothers. Duan Tianji and Li Qingxian are far ahead of the rest. Either one could win in the end."
"Actually, it doesn't matter who wins. What matters is who can light up more Fate Lakes."
"Exactly. Since Heaven Momentum Sect was founded, no one has ever lit the tenth lake. That is what truly matters."
"I heard that once the tenth lake is lit, heaven and earth will undergo a tremendous change. Whether it will bring disaster or blessing, no one