41- The beginning of the cloud gathering contest....2

The sudden appearance of the colossal flying qi beast sent shockwaves throughout the area, causing a great stir among everyone present.

As an observant individual, Zhong Peng was quick to discern that the two passengers who rode atop the beast were not natives of the Zheng-great Kingdom.

Instead, they were representatives from a big sect that had come to attend the Cloud Gathering Contest.

It was apparent to Zhong Peng that their true objective was not merely to oversee the contest, but to also procure the highly coveted cloud dew that was a mainstay of the event.

Additionally, it was rumored that the sect was on the lookout for promising young talents to recruit into their ranks.

As the flying qi beast drew closer and closer, its figure became more and more visible to Zhong Peng.

It was a divine crane, a bird known throughout the land for its impressive wingspan and lightning-fast speed. Its feathers shone with a brilliant iridescence, and its eyes shone with a fierce intelligence.

Zhong Peng was in awe of the creature's majestic aura.

In comparison to the divine crane, even the golden-winged roc that he had witnessed earlier seemed to pale in comparison.

The crane's presence was commanding and powerful, and it was clear that it was not to be trifled with.

As the crane drew nearer, Zhong Peng couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence for the creature. It was a symbol of power and majesty.

As the auspicious crane descended, Zhong Peng's eyes alighted upon the two figures perched upon its back.

The foremost was a youth, his countenance exuding an air of hauteur as he surveyed the gathered throng with a look of utter contempt, as if they were beneath his notice.

He carried himself with a sense of entitlement, acting as though the cosmos revolved around his very being, and none were worthy of his time or attention.

His gaze is piercing and cold, and his mannerisms are aloof and unapproachable.

To Zhong Peng, it seemed as if this young man held himself above all others as if he were the center of the universe itself.

The second figure was an aged man, with long flowing hair as white as snow and a beard that stretched down to his chest.

His very presence exuded an aura of sagacity, and his eyes shone with the brilliance of a keen intellect.

Unlike the young man, this elder seemed to have been tempered by the trials and tribulations of life, and his refined bearing bespoke a wealth of experience and wisdom.

Zhong Peng could not help but feel a sense of reverence in the presence of this venerable sage, for he seemed to possess a profound understanding of the workings of the universe and a deep insight into the mysteries of existence.

As Zhong Peng gazed upon the horizon, another flying Qi beast materialized before his very eyes.

This creature was a sight to behold, with scales of blue adorning its entire body.

At the rear, three figures stood tall and imposing, with one of them being known to Zhong Peng.

Zhong Peng was already aware of Shen Hong's affiliation with the Frozen Lake Sect. Standing beside him was a middle-aged lady possessing great beauty, and beside her stood a young girl who was of the same age as Zhong Peng.

The notes sent by Zhou Shun earlier contained comprehensive information about the top twenty participants of the previous Cloud Gathering Contest, including their strengths, sects, or clans, as well as their respective weaknesses. Additionally, the note also detailed the two big sects who were going to attend the Cloud Gathering Contest as supervisors, along with information about their respective representatives.

The first sect is the Frozen Lake Sect, which is represented by Lin Daiyu. She is the master of Duan Xue and also one of the elders of the Frozen Lake Sect.

The girl standing next to her is Wu Zetian, a disciple of the Frozen Lake Sect, the second big sect to attend the Cloud Gathering Contest is the Divine Moon Sect.

Elder Liang was one of the esteemed elders of the sect with his disciples Han Lei.

As the Frozen Lake Sect's flying qi beast - the Ice Wyvern - drew closer, the surrounding weather plummeted, the temperature dropping rapidly.

Cold winds whipped at Zhong Peng's face, causing him to shiver uncontrollably. To fend off the cold, he had to quickly activate his internal qi energy and circulate it throughout his body, creating a protective barrier against the extreme cold.

As the ice wyvern alighted, the frosty squalls grew more biting, compelling multitudes to retreat from the qi beast to evade the wintry blast.

Leaders of certain clans and sects summoned their inner qi energy to forge a safeguarding shield for their disciples.

Elder Duanmu deftly circulated his qi to shield the members of his clan, disregarding Zhong Peng once more, as he sought to inflict further agony upon him.