How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

Elder Feng, the others are planning to head to the Central Continent. There are several Emperor-level forces there, and I'm a little worried. They're still somewhat inexperienced compared to those established powers. I'm concerned about potential fools; you can secretly follow them. Remember to conceal your aura and don't get too close, otherwise Lu Hou will detect you. Unless they face mortal danger, don't reveal yourself.”

Upon hearing the sect leader's telepathic message, Feng Jiuye, who was cultivating, slowly opened her eyes and quickly replied telepathically, "Yes, sect leader, I know what to do."

In a small mountain range in the Central Continent, five people and two beasts slowly emerged from a spatial rift, all curiously observing their surroundings.

Wow... the spiritual energy here is indeed several times richer than in our Eastern Region.

"The trees are also much taller than those in our Eastern Region," Xiao Ningyun said.

"Great! This divine bird is finally out! The spiritual energy here feels sweet. I've been cooped up in the sect all day, and it's driving me crazy!" Jin Xiao excitedly jumped around on Xiao Ningyun's shoulder.

"Let's stop talking for now. Let's find a city to stay in first, and then find out where we are!" Mu Qingcheng suggested.

"Senior Sister Qingcheng is right. Let's find a city and gather information first."

Not long after the group left, a woman emerged from the void, completely unaware that their master had sent a protector. Feng Jiuye concealed her aura and followed the group at a distance.

After flying for an hour, a city finally appeared ahead.

The city gate was bustling with people, and the guards were tight. The group arrived at the gate, about to enter, but were stopped by the guards. "Halt! Outsiders must pay ten high-grade spirit stones to enter the city."

The guard said expressionlessly. Kun Kun frowned, about to make a move, when Mu Qingcheng quickly stopped him, took out a top-grade spirit stone from her storage ring, and handed it to him.

Upon seeing that they were top-grade spirit stones, the guards' lips curled into a slight smile, and they said, "You're smart to come in!"

Upon entering the city, the group found a teahouse and sat down. "Hmph...Senior Sister Qingcheng, if you hadn't stopped me, I definitely would have taught them a lesson."

"Junior Brother Kun Kun, we are new here and don't know much about the situation. There's no need to cause trouble over a spirit stone."

"Sister Qingcheng is right. We should first find out where we are, and also... the people here are generally more powerful than those in our Eastern Region," the mage said.

"Indeed, cultivators at the Golden Core and Purple Mansion realms are everywhere, and there are even quite a few at the Cave Ruins realm," Ning Tian echoed.

As the group was thinking about where to inquire, a conversation at the next table caught their attention.

Have you heard? Several major imperial-level forces in Central Continent are hosting another prodigy arena, inviting top talents from all sides to participate.

"Yes, I heard the rewards for this gathering are very generous. If we can win these resources, we won't have to worry about cultivation resources for the next few years. We might even be able to join a holy land or an imperial clan, then we can truly rest easy."

Upon hearing this news, the group immediately became interested. Kun Kun quickly walked over to the next table with a smile.

"Who are you? Don't you know you're disturbing our meal and tea? Get out of here!"

"Fellow Daoists, I just heard you talking about the Heavenly Pride Arena. I wonder what that is all about?" Kun Kun was not angry. As he spoke, he placed ten top-grade spirit stones in front of each of them.

The four men looked at each other, exchanged glances, accepted the spirit stones, and laughed heartily.

"Fellow Daoist, you're very generous! Since you want to know about the Heavenly Pride Arena, I'll tell you all about it. This Heavenly Pride Arena is held every three years and is used by major powers to hone their disciples and recruit geniuses. If you participate and are selected, you'll be set for life."

"This year's event is hosted by the Xuanyuan family. I heard that Young Master Xuanyuan has invited the most outstanding talents from various imperial-level forces and holy lands. As long as you consider yourself a prodigy, you can also participate."

"Oh? Anyone can sign up, there are no requirements?" Kun Kun asked.

"There are no requirements, but no one dares to sign up casually unless they have absolute confidence in themselves. The geniuses of those major powers cultivate the most advanced techniques, refine the finest martial arts, use the best resources, and are equipped with the best weapons and magical treasures. If an ordinary person goes up there, even if they are at the same cultivation level, their opponent can seriously injure them with a single move. Who would be so foolish as to go and throw their life away?"

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask when this Heavenly Pride Arena begins and where it is held?"

"Fellow Daoist, how come you're completely unfamiliar with the Central Continent? Did you come from another realm?"

"Hahaha... Fellow Daoist has discerning eyes. My fellow disciples and I came from the Eastern Region. We heard that the Central Continent is prosperous and full of geniuses, so we wanted to come and see the world."

"Haha, I see. I've heard that the Eastern Region is quite formidable now, with such a powerful imperial sect emerging."

"Haha...that's true."

"This Prodigy Arena will be held in a month, in Tiandu City, the most prosperous city in Central Continent. In the center of Tiandu City is Tiandu Square, which is said to be forged from the finest refining materials."

"Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist. Could you tell me more about this place and the distribution of various forces in the Central Continent?" After saying that, Kun Kun took out forty spirit stones from his storage ring.

Seeing another forty top-grade spirit stones, their smiles widened even more. "Hahaha... Fellow Daoist, how can we accept this?"

"Oh! Fellow Daoists, this is only right. Consider it my payment for the tea."

"Hahaha... Then let me tell you more about the situation in Zhongzhou. First of all, we are in Wushuang City in the south, which is close to the east. The entire Zhongzhou is divided into four regions: the eastern Cangling, with towering mountains; the southern Yunmengze, a vast water town; the western Gobi Desert, with treacherous terrain; and the northern glaciers, with majestic snow-capped mountains. In the very center is the Tiandi Plain, where Tiandu City is located."

"The distribution of power in the Central Continent is also simple and clear: one building, one courtyard, two pavilions, two lands, and three families, totaling nine imperial-level powers."

"One building, one courtyard, two pavilions, two sacred sites, three families? Fellow Daoist, which specific forces do you mean? Please elaborate."

"Alright... 'One building and one courtyard' refers to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and the Azure Mist Academy; 'two pavilions and two sacred lands' refers to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, the Returning Origin Sword Pavilion, the Yao Guang Sacred Land, and the Tai Qing Sacred Land; 'three great families' refers to the Murong family, the Xuanyuan family, and the Huangfu family. These nine are all Emperor-level forces, each with a Great Emperor living behind them."

"I see……"

"There are also quasi-emperor level forces, and there are many of them. However, the Heavenly Fiend Palace and the Xiao family were destroyed by the Myriad Laws Emperor Sect of your Eastern Region. Below that are various small holy lands. These forces do not have quasi-emperors; they generally only have Great Saints. Then there are various first-class sects, which are basically affiliated with major forces."

"Thank you for your explanation, fellow Daoist. I won't disturb you any longer while you're enjoying your tea."

"No need to be so polite, fellow Daoist. We're just exchanging a few words." Hahaha...