Whoooosh—!
The skies parted as a massive flying ship cruised above the clouds.
The Bai Clan insignia shone proudly on its sails, drawing eyes from every direction.
Below, the sprawling capital city of the Desolate Heaven Empire stretched out endlessly.
From majestic pagodas to bustling marketplaces, sect outposts to clan-owned manors—it was a melting pot of power, wealth, and ambition.
But today, all eyes were drawn to the sky.
"The Bai Clan's airship?"
"Such grandeur! Could it be an elder?"
"Aren't they early? The public selection of participants isn't even finished yet."
…
Gasps echoed from civilians and cultivators alike.
Even Soul Formation cultivators stepped aside in midair, giving respectful space as the ship passed overhead.
Normally, people wouldn't care much even if a Major Clan or Sect arrived—after all, this was the capital, where the strongest and most powerful cultivators gathered year-round, especially during events like this.
