After that, the masters and strongest disciples of various second-rate sects arrived one after another. It was estimated that nearly a hundred second-rate sects had come to witness this duel today. The gathering of so many top figures from so many second-rate sects was already a rare grand event.
Therefore, the arrival of these distinguished figures naturally caused a huge sensation within the Azure Dragon Sect. All the disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect became increasingly excited.
Setting aside whether today's duel would be exciting or not, just the fact that a clash between Azure Dragon Sect disciples could attract such powerful sect master-level figures as spectators was already an indirect testament to the Azure Dragon Sect's influence. This naturally made them, as disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect, feel immensely proud.
"Isn't that Su Hen, the City Lord of Vermilion Bird City? He's here too?"
If the arrival of the various sects was already surprising, then the appearance of Su Hen leading a group of powerhouses from Vermilion Bird City was even more unexpected.
Vermilion Bird City was among the top tier of first-rate cities. And Su Hen had now become a Xuan Wu Sixth Stage powerhouse. Within the city, there were also several Xuan Wu Realm experts. Such strength was beyond the reach of many of the sects present.
However, the most eye-catching arrival for this duel was the army of Xuan Wu City. Their coming was expected, but their lineup was definitely beyond expectations.
The City Lord of Xuan Wu City, Gong Luyun's father, Gong Tianping, was a cultivator at the Xuan Wu Seventh Stage. Furthermore, thirty of Xuan Wu City's leading elders had stepped into the Xuan Wu Realm. Such a lineup was already beyond the reach of some first-rate sects. Therefore, the current Xuan Wu City was recognized as the number one first-rate city in Qingzhou.
This time, Xuan Wu City had sent almost all its powerhouses. What was astonishing was that, besides Xuan Wu City's forces, several first-rate sect masters and their leading elders had also arrived. They were chatting animatedly with Gong Tianping as they entered the Azure Dragon Sect together.
One of the protagonists of today's duel, Gong Luyun, also appeared within the sight of the crowd, surrounded by disciples from various first-rate sects, chatting and laughing.
"The Gong family has actually roped in these first-rate sect masters. It looks like Chu Feng is really in for it this time." After the Xuan Wu City forces appeared, the sect masters of the various second-rate sects began to gather and discuss amongst themselves.
Even they were intimidated by Xuan Wu City's lineup. Whether it was Xuan Wu City itself or those first-rate sects, any single one of them was not something the Azure Dragon Sect could contend with, let alone these powerful forces gathering together.
"The gap is too wide. Not to mention the forces behind Senior Gong, but Senior Gong himself is a rare genius. I heard that not long ago, he even defeated the top disciple of the first-rate Ting Feng Sect. Now, Senior Gong is already a Xuan Wu Fourth Stage expert, a leader among Qingzhou's younger generation."
"Really? That's too impressive. A year ago, Senior Gong had just stepped into the Xuan Wu Realm. To break through three stages in one year and reach the Xuan Wu Fourth Stage... that speed of progress is simply terrifying."
"As expected of Senior Gong. His talent is truly unmatched. That poor kid Chu Feng actually wants to compete with Senior Gong? He's just overestimating himself."
"You can't say that. Chu Feng is also a prodigy with exceptional talent, whose combat power can cross four stages of cultivation. Don't forget how he easily defeated Wu Jiu, who was at the Yuan Wu Fifth Stage, when he was only at the Yuan Wu First Stage. Moreover, Chu Feng isn't without connections. Isn't Elder Zhuge of our Azure Dragon Sect his Master?"
"Hmph, so what if Chu Feng has Elder Zhuge as his Master? Does he think he's found a backer now? That he can do whatever he wants? You should know that Senior Gong's godfather is the Lin family's steward, Lin Ran, from the Qilin Mansion."
"Exactly. Zhuge Liuyun may be someone in our Azure Dragon Sect, but compared to Lord Lin Ran, he's not even worth a fart. Today's duel is utterly without suspense. Senior Gong can definitely crush Chu Feng with a single palm."
After Gong Luyun appeared, the arena immediately erupted into chaos. Everyone was marveling at Gong Luyun's cultivation and background. At this moment, some elders and disciples who had originally held expectations for Chu Feng lost confidence in him.
"Aooo~~~~~~" Just then, a sudden cry echoed from the sky, followed by several more piercing cries that resounded continuously through the heavens.
This sudden turn of events startled everyone present, and they all looked up involuntarily to see what was happening. But when they saw, they were instantly dumbfounded by the scene in the sky.
On the clear sky, hundreds of shadows had appeared. They were white-headed eagles, extremely precious white-headed eagles.
These white-headed eagles were so rare that even first-rate sects only possessed a dozen or so. Many second-rate sects had none at all. Now, several hundred had appeared, and every single one was a top-quality specimen worth a fortune. It was naturally astonishing.
"Heavens, who are these people? To have such grandeur?" Many couldn't help but exclaim.
"Could it be people from the Qilin Mansion? After all, Lin Ran is Gong Luyun's godfather. With Gong Luyun fighting a life-and-death duel, his godfather surely wouldn't just stand by."
"Unlikely. Even if the Qilin Mansion has vast wealth, Lin Ran is merely the Lin family's steward. Even he wouldn't be able to mobilize this many white-headed eagles."
"Then who exactly are these people, descending upon the Azure Dragon Sect? This kind of grand entrance must belong to a group of super big shots, from a super powerful force. Could it be... that the Lingyun Sect has been alerted?"
Regarding the scene in the sky, everyone speculated endlessly, but couldn't come up with an answer. They could only stare fixedly at the sky, waiting for the truth to be revealed.
Under the gaze of nearly a million pairs of eyes, one of the white-headed eagles circling in the sky suddenly dove down, followed by all the other eagles descending in turn, ultimately landing in the center of the arena.
And after these white-headed eagles landed, the already astonished crowd was even more shocked, their mouths hanging open. Many had even forgotten to breathe, and some were so scared they collapsed to the ground, their bodies trembling.
Because the people atop those hundreds of white-headed eagles were all wearing long robes covered in runic patterns. That appearance clearly marked them as Spirit World Masters. A full several hundred Spirit World Masters! Moreover, among them, twenty were wearing gray robes—they were actually Gray-Robed Spirit World Masters!
Spirit World Masters were incredibly rare, yet now several hundred had appeared. Gray-Robed Spirit World Masters were extraordinarily powerful; currently, Qingzhou only knew of three, but at this very moment, here, twenty had appeared. The arrival of such a group undoubtedly shocked everyone present.
Not to mention them appearing at a second-rate sect like the Azure Dragon Sect—even if they appeared at the Qilin Mansion or the Lingyun Sect, it would undoubtedly cause the same commotion.
ps: The great battle is imminent, starting tomorrow. On this wonderful Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the Bee (author) has decided to go into seclusion and write, to present everyone with a fantastic feast. Don't hesitate, everyone, let's boost this post! See you tomorrow.