At that moment, the entire outskirts of the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range erupted into a frenzy.
"Screee!"
A clear, piercing eagle cry rang through the sky. An enormous beast beat its massive wings and shot downward, whipping up a gale that scattered the sea of people below. Only those with formidable strength could keep their footing and continue racing toward the mountain range's entrance.
"Elders, remain outside the mountain range. Leave the rest to me."
Atop the giant eagle, the disciple of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion glanced at the tide of people below, then turned toward the two old men beside him, both of whom had reached the Dou Zong realm, and spoke calmly.
"Understood!"
The two old men nodded at his words.
The contest for the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool was a grand event held once every three years in the Northern Region of the Central Plains. Most participants belonged to the younger generation, and standing out here would be proof of both strength and talent.
After saying this, the disciple of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion descended toward the mountain range's entrance.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, a sharp rush of wind suddenly sounded behind him. A figure came streaking forward as though chasing stars and overtaking the moon, flashing over his head in a mere two breaths.
The sudden appearance startled the disciple of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion slightly, and he immediately accelerated to give chase.
Seeing this, Xiao Yan also slipped into the mountain range with the main crowd.
Dense mist swirled within the mountain range. It was laced with somewhat violent energy, severely restricting visibility.
Xiao Yan frowned when he noticed this. The energy mist was far too thick, and the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range was so vast. Reaching the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool would