How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

In the heart of Central Continent, lies the capital city of Tiandu.

This colossal city, which has stood for millennia in the Central Continent, is the universally acknowledged center of martial arts in the Central Continent.

In recent days, Tiandu City has completely shed its former tranquility and ushered in unprecedented hustle and bustle and grandeur.

The ten-mile-long street in the city was bustling with traffic, and the sky was filled with celestial light. One after another, luxurious jade carriages that could traverse the sea of ​​clouds, fierce beast chariots that looked like they were about to kill, and sect flying boats that were shimmering with light landed outside the city.

Imperial clans, top holy lands, noble families, and sects from all corners of the Central Continent flocked to this place, none of them willing to miss this once-every-three-years grand event that would determine the future of the younger generation in the entire Central Continent.

The restaurants and inns of Tiandu City were already fully booked, and spirited young cultivators could be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. Elders of various clans and powerful figures of sects also stood on high platforms and pavilions, coldly surveying the surrounding area, secretly weighing the strength of each family's prodigies, and predicting the course of the battle three days later.

The headquarters of Tianbao Pavilion is located in Tiandu City, and the main hall is filled with high-ranking elders of Tianbao Pavilion.

Liu Yiyi stood up first and said, "Father, and elders, based on the portraits sent back by our spies, I am 100% certain that the five people and two beasts are disciples of the Myriad Laws Emperor Sect."

"Three of them are the personal disciples of the Sect Master of the Myriad Laws Sect, especially that five-year-old toddler, who is the Sect Master's most beloved disciple. The other two are also top geniuses of the Myriad Laws Imperial Sect. According to the news sent back from Myriad Laws City, the two are the personal disciples of the Great Emperor Peak Master."

"And also... the five-year-old toddler is holding an unknown demonic beast that recently broke through to the Great Emperor realm. The five people and two beasts are currently heading towards Tiandu City and are expected to arrive tonight."

Upon hearing this, the First Elder's lips twitched, and he said, "Yiyi, are you saying that these juniors only needed a Great Emperor to protect them when they came out for training?"

"Elder, that's indeed the case. And there's also a quasi-Emperor level divine beast, a phoenix. Anyone who dares to harbor ill intentions towards them will face severe consequences!"

"Yiyi, Yiyi, what do you think their purpose is in coming to Tiandu City? Could it really be that they're here to participate in the Heavenly Pride Arena?" asked the family head, Liu Bai.

"Father, in my judgment, they are definitely here to participate in the Prodigy Arena. There are very few people of their generation who can rival them, and the current Prodigy Arena perfectly meets their needs. They will not miss this opportunity to hone themselves against the top prodigies of the Central Continent."

"As Yiyi said, after they arrive in Tiandu City, our Tianbao Pavilion should provide them with proper reception and convey some information about the upcoming arena. After all, we are familiar with the Wanfa Emperor Sect, and their personal disciples and Great Emperors have come to our territory. It would be unreasonable to fail to provide adequate reception," the Second Elder said.

Upon hearing this, the other elders nodded in agreement.

"We can host them, but we shouldn't make a big fuss. They want to gain experience, so let's keep a low profile. I'd like to see which forces are foolish enough to offend them," Liu Bai said.

The Grand Elder thought to himself, "The Pavilion Master's move is truly subtle; I didn't expect him to be even more cunning than me."

Upon hearing the Pavilion Master's words, the other elders' lips twitched slightly, but when they thought of the domineering ways those forces usually acted, they felt that doing so was not necessarily a bad thing, and then a meaningful smile appeared on each of their lips.

"Yiyi, you've met them several times, so I'll entrust the task of receiving them this time to you. Remember, keep a low profile. Just inform them of the news about the prodigies from the various factions."

"Don't worry, Father! I will take them to my personal Yunmeng Pavilion, where they won't attract any attention."

"Yes, very good."

Tiandu City, Lanxing Elegant Pavilion.

This place is the most prestigious gathering spot in Tiandu, suspended above a hundred-foot sea of ​​clouds. Its jade pillars are gilded, and its carved beams are adorned with patterns of the Great Dao. Flowing cloud-like curtains hang from all sides, isolating it from the hustle and bustle of the mortal world. The interior is paved with brocade-like floor tiles, soft and warm to the touch. Sparkling starlight and spiritual fire float around, and a pervasive, exquisite spiritual aura lingers. Even a half-day of meditation here by an ordinary cultivator is equivalent to half a month of arduous cultivation.

Today, the Star-Gazing Pavilion is not open to the public; the entire pavilion is sealed off. There are only a dozen or so people in the vast hall, each a young figure exuding extraordinary charm.

They are the contemporary prodigies of the five great imperial clans that have dominated the Xuanhuang Continent for tens of thousands of years. They are the most outstanding figures of the younger generation in the entire Central Continent, born to look down upon all races and possessing the inherent foundation of imperial power.

The hall was filled with the fragrance of spirit wine, and precious spirit fruits were laid out on the jade table. The atmosphere seemed leisurely and peaceful, but in fact, every breath of air was filled with an undercurrent of supreme arrogance and the self-satisfaction and arrogance of the imperial clan's prodigies.

The first to speak was Xuanyuan Qing, from the Xuanyuan Imperial Clan, who hosted this Heavenly Pride Arena.

He wore a pure white imperial robe, his hair cascading like a waterfall, his eyes clear yet holding the vastness of the starry sky, a faint holy radiance surrounding him, every movement exuding innate nobility. He lightly twirled a jade cup between his fingers, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze sweeping over those present, his tone composed yet unable to conceal his arrogance:

"Speaking of which, in recent years, many geniuses have emerged in the Central Continent, making it seem lively, but in reality, very few can catch my eye. It is not that I am arrogant, but among my peers, there are very few who can withstand ten of my moves. The ultimate winner of this grand event in the Heavenly Capital should rightfully belong to my Xuanyuan Imperial Clan."

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the hall.

The next moment, a soft laugh echoed through the hall, tinged with a hint of arrogance. Someone calmly raised their glass and said with a smile:

"Brother Xuanyuan's words are too arbitrary. While the Primordial Sword Emperor Body is indeed powerful, it ultimately lacks some of the domineering and ruthless killing power."

"Our Huangfu imperial clan has never lost in terms of attacking and defeating enemies, or killing our peers! The so-called swordsmanship is nothing but a minor art of defense, hardly worthy of being called a noble art of killing."

His tone subtly conveyed a sense of wanting to compete with Xuan Yuanqing, brimming with confidence.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the Murong imperial clan's prodigies could no longer contain themselves. They stood up, arms crossed, a carefree smile on their lips, "All you've been fighting over, have you forgotten about the Murong family? I don't care about your swordsmanship or your way of slaughter, you'll all fall to my hands."

Meanwhile, Mengyao from the Holy Land of Radiant Light took a sip of spiritual wine, moved gracefully to the center of the crowd, and said, “Everyone, don’t be so quick to boast. There are many variables in this year’s Heavenly Pride Arena. I heard that the people who caused a big commotion in Fengtian City are on their way to Tiandu City.”

Upon hearing this, a ruthless and excited glint flashed in Xuan Yuanqing's eyes. He said, "Well done! I want to see whether your Supreme Bone is more powerful or my Primordial Sword Emperor Body is stronger."

So what if it's the legendary Supreme Bone? Shen Changqing sneered, "No matter who it is, as long as they dare to challenge the majesty of my Taiqing Holy Land, I will make them pay a terrible price."