The Four Pavilions Tournament is held once every four years... Calculating the time, this year's Four Pavilions Tournament should be held at the Wind and Thunder Pavilion...
According to Xiao Yi's conjecture, since Yao Lao was still captured by the Hall of Souls, the first thing Xiao Yan should do upon arriving in Central Plains is to seek out Wind Venerable...
As for why he wouldn't seek out Xiao Yi, that is naturally because Xiao Yi's whereabouts in Central Plains are unpredictable, making it far easier to find Wind Venerable...
And if Xiao Yan wants to find Wind Venerable, this session of the Four Pavilions Tournament is the best place to go...
Therefore, to find Xiao Yan, the Four Pavilions Tournament is also Xiao Yi's primary target...
Above the distant sky of the East Wind and Thunder Pavilion... a ripple of energy slowly appeared, immediately followed by a spatial rift...
Two figures stepped out from within, precisely Xiao Yi and Xiao Yi Xian...
Looking at the extremely dense wind and thunder aura in the distance... Xiao Yi took a deep breath and said softly, "Xiao Yi Xian..."
"Ahead is the destination of our journey..."
"Later, you should first conceal your aura; there is no need to expose your strength unless absolutely necessary..."
After all, the Pavilion Masters of the Four Pavilions are all low-star Dou Zun...
Xiao Yi Xian has already reached the Five-Star Dou Zun level, making her a behemoth in the eyes of the Four Pavilions...
If she directly exposes her strength, it might cause unnecessary trouble...
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi Xian gently nodded.
Xiao Yi Xian had never asked Xiao Yi the purpose of this trip, because she only had one thought in her heart: wherever Xiao Yi went, she would follow...
The two figures flashed and immediately arrived among the bustling crowd...
The Four Pavilions Tournament is ostensibly a stage for the younger generation to spar and compete, but in reality, it is a stage for the Four Pavilions to overtly and covertly display their power...
The champion of previous Four Pavilions Assemblies received no substantial rewards, but this session is different...
Because the Ice River Valley was destroyed, one position among the Three Valleys has opened up.
Therefore, the champion of this Assembly can replace the Ice River Valley and become one of the new Three Valleys...
Because of this, this Assembly is expected to be much more intense...
When Xiao Yi arrived among the crowd in the square, he used his Soul Power to scan the area but did not detect Xiao Yan's figure...
"Perhaps he entered the venue early..."
Xiao Yi murmured to himself, and immediately led Xiao Yi Xian into the venue.
Since Xiao Yi had no interest in participating in the competition, only coming here to observe...
He easily ascended the stone path on the side and arrived at the spectator stands of the venue...
Even after Xiao Yi arrived in the spectator stands, he still did not find Xiao Yan's figure.
And now the hour had arrived, and this session of the Four Pavilions Tournament had officially begun!
On the vast Wind and Thunder Pavilion square, the blue-black stone bricks reflected the vigorous characters "Four Pavilions Tournament."
Gusts of wind wrapped in Qi swept past the bronze bells on the pavilion roof. Amidst the crisp sounds, the figures of the four major powers arrived, stepping on the wind.
The first to land was Thunder Venerable of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion.
He arrived wrapped in a bolt of lightning; when his feet landed, faint purple lightning subtly exploded beneath him, yet it didn't stir up a speck of dust.
Thunder Venerable had a resolute Face, with a hint of majesty between his brows. As his eyes swept across the square, lightning seemed to flicker in their depths, and the thunder-attributed Dou Qi surrounding him was heavy and overbearing, making the surrounding wind feel sharp.
Closely following him was the Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, Venerable Sword.
He arrived stepping on a sword, the blade emitting fierce Sword Qi.
His yellow sword robe billowed without wind, his hair was secured by a jade hairpin, and his Face was thin but his eyes were sharp, as if they could pierce through people's hearts.
When he landed, the sword returned to its sheath with a soft 'zheng' sound. The Sword Qi, however, did not dissipate; instead, it formed an invisible Sword Domain around him, revealing the unique aloofness and sharpness of a Sword Cultivator.
Next, the figure of Venerable Yellow Springs, the Pavilion Master of the Yellow Springs Pavilion, quietly appeared.
He made no unnecessary movements, appearing as if out of thin air in the center of the square.
His dark gray robe was embroidered with deep, almost black Yellow Springs patterns. A faint, chilling aura surrounded him, yet there was no trace of malevolence.
Venerable Yellow Springs had a pale Face and narrow eyes, his gaze calm and unwavering. But wherever his eyes swept, everyone subconsciously felt a chill, as if they were enveloped by invisible Yellow Springs power.
The last to appear was Wind Venerable of the Starfall Pavilion.
He arrived riding a floating expanse of faint blue cloud Qi, his posture tall and straight.
His Face was gentle, with a hint of refinement between his brows, and he lightly held a feather fan.
The Dou Qi surrounding him was gentle yet profound, vast like the starry sky.
Xiao Yi watched the varying styles of arrival used by the four Dou Zun before him.
He couldn't help but exclaim internally, "These four are not particularly strong, but their presence is quite imposing..."
However, Xiao Yi's attention was not focused on the Pavilion Masters of the Four Pavilions; instead, he was scrutinizing every single person around him!
Because Xiao Yi's purpose for this trip was solely to find Xiao Yan...
As the people of the Four Pavilions all gathered!
This session of the Four Pavilions Tournament officially began!
Feng Qing'er, Tang Ying, Wang Chen, Mu Qingluan, and others all led their helpers into the arena...
As well as the other Loose Cultivators participating in this session slowly making their appearance...
And only at this moment did Xiao Yi finally spot that familiar figure among the many Loose Cultivators...
Dressed in a black robe and wearing a mask... it was precisely Xiao Yan, whom Xiao Yi had been searching for so diligently...
"He really came..."
Xiao Yi felt a trace of excitement in his heart, but he did not immediately choose to step forward and acknowledge Xiao Yan...
Because Xiao Yi wanted to see how much Xiao Yan had grown since their last separation three years ago...
Once everyone had entered the arena, this session's competition officially began!
In an instant, everyone on the stage began fighting chaotically...
Xiao Yan on the stage was no exception, and the young Disciples of the Four Pavilions temporarily gained the upper hand due to their influence...
Many Loose Cultivators whose strength was insufficient were beaten off the stage and eliminated...
Of course, this did not include Xiao Yan...
After all, Xiao Yan had already Cultivated to the Dou Zong level...
"Little Yanzi, you've reached Dou Zong after all..."
Watching the strength Xiao Yan displayed on the stage, Xiao Yi couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
However, Xiao Yan stood out among the group of Loose Cultivators, instantly attracting the attention of Feng Qing'er, Wang Chen, and others!
To preserve the Face of the Four Pavilions, the four instantly understood each other and prepared to team up to eliminate Xiao Yan...
Although Xiao Yan was a Dou Zong, Feng Qing'er was also a Dou Zong, and coupled with the half-step Dou Zong strength of Wang Chen, Tang Ying, and Mu Qingluan...
Xiao Yan was momentarily overwhelmed, finding it difficult for two fists to fend off four hands, and gradually fell into a disadvantage...
Under duress, Xiao Yan's figure flashed, executing the Three Thousand Lightning Movement!
"Three Thousand Lightning Movement..."
Xiao Yi murmured softly; it seemed Xiao Yan had still learned the Wind and Thunder Pavilion's secret technique...
However, the moment the Three Thousand Lightning Movement was displayed, Xiao Yan's identity was instantly exposed!
Thunder Venerable was the first to rise in fury, looking towards Fei Tian beside him and saying softly:
"Fei Tian, handle the matters concerning your North Wind and Thunder Pavilion cleanly yourself..."
Fei Tian nodded in understanding, immediately his aura surged, and he rushed directly onto the stage without hesitation, shouting loudly:
"Xiao Yan, I never thought you would dare to deliver yourself right to our doorstep!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan did not know that Xiao Yi was watching him from the stands, so he placed his hope in Wind Venerable...
Immediately, Xiao Yan was about to reveal Yao Lao's storage ring...
However, Fei Tian's Eight-star Dou Zong strength combined with the Three Thousand Lightning Movement made his speed too fast. Before Xiao Yan could even display the storage ring, Fei Tian's figure had already charged right in front of him...