From the foot of the mountain to the top, there is a path paved with bluestones.
Although the trail is only a little over two meters wide, it is always clean and tidy and accessible to everyone.
However, this was the situation when Qingtian Sect managed Longshan in the past.
When Han Qiaosheng led everyone up the mountain, the road became a bit bumpy.
Not only were the bluestone paths unkempt, they were overgrown with weeds and fallen leaves.
In fact, many places have collapsed or been blocked by rocks.
Han Qiaosheng and Du Wu were walking in front, looking at the tragic scene on Longshan Mountain with increasingly gloomy expressions.
Not long after, everyone finally reached the top of the mountain.
At the highest point of Longshan, there is a high platform with a radius of 100 meters, which is made of marble. It is Wanglongtai.
In the center of the stone platform, there is also a huge dragon statue, which is carved from the legendary dragon.
When the Qingtian Sect managed Longshan, Wanglong Terrace was always clean and tidy, and was surrounded by exotic flowers and herbs, which were fragrant and pleasant.
But now...the viewing platform is covered with dirt and sand, and the exotic flowers and herbs around it have been harvested long ago.
The entire Wanglong Tower looks a bit desolate and dilapidated.
If it weren't for the dozen or so banners of the Tianjian Sect surrounding the high platform, and the dozens of people from the Tianjian Sect standing on the stage, who would have believed that this was the venue for the Longshan Competition?
There were twelve people on the high platform, and two of them, old men in purple robes, were the elders of the Tianjian Sect.
The three middle-aged men in black robes are the deacons of the Tianjian Sect, and Deacon Qi is among them.
The other seven young people are all disciples of the Tianjian Sect.
Except for Hang Chen, Yin Feiyang and Ran Donglai who were wearing green robes, the other four were all wearing white robes and were obviously inner disciples.
Seeing Han Qiaosheng and others ascending to the top of the mountain, several deacons from the Tianjian Sect clasped their fists in salute and said hello.
Although the grievances between the two factions are difficult to clear up, superficial work still needs to be done.
Han Qiaosheng and Du Wu also suppressed their anger, returned the gift with expressionless expressions, and then led ten disciples to the high platform.
The people of Tianjian Sect stood in the north of Wanglong Terrace, and the people of Qingtian Sect stood in the south of Wanglong Terrace.
People from the two groups were dozens of meters apart, looking at each other and observing each other.
Hang Chen, Yin Feiyang and Ran Donglai all looked confident, with a playful sneer on their lips.
When they were in Qingtian Sect a few days ago, they all deliberately restrained their arrogance and pretended to be polite and behaved appropriately.
But now, this is not Qingtian Sect, but Longshan, the territory of Tianjian Sect.
Of course, Hang Chen and the others did not need to pretend, they all showed their true arrogance, and the eyes they looked at Ji Tianxing and others were full of contempt.
Not long after, a fiery red bird as huge as a mountain flew from the distant sky.
The big fiery red bird flew to the top of Longshan Mountain and landed under the Dragon Watching Tower.
The two purple-robed men on the back of the bird jumped up to the Dragon Watching Platform.
The visitors were none other than the two elders of the Qingtian Sect.
The middle-aged man is the outer sect elder Chu Huaishan, and the other purple-robed old man with white beard and hair is the great elder Mu Yunhai.
Seeing the two elders arriving, Han Qiaosheng and others quickly bowed and saluted.
The elders, deacons and disciples of Tianjian Sect also bowed their hands in salute.
The four elders greeted each other, stood in the center of the Dragon Watching Platform, and talked about today's Dragon Mountain Competition.
Ji Tianxing silently listened to the conversation between the four elders, and then he learned the identities of the two elders of Tianjian Sect.
One of them is an elder from the outer sect, surnamed Tang, and the other is an elder from the Discipline Hall.
At this time, the four elders finished talking about the competition.
The Great Elder Mu Yunhai looked at the two elders of Tianjian Sect and asked solemnly: "When this sect was in charge of Longshan, there were medicinal gardens all over Longshan, and the scenery was so beautiful."
"In just three years, Guizong destroyed Longshan to this extent. Did he want to destroy this treasure land?"
The two elders of Tianjian Sect had obviously long expected that Qingtian Sect would launch an attack on this matter.
The two of them had already prepared their words. The elder of the Discipline Hall immediately bowed to Mu Yunhai and said with emotion: "Elder Mu, please calm down. We also have our own reasons."
"Unlike your sect, our sect has a thousand-year foundation, controls the entire Tianchen Domain, and has endless resources."
"The foundation of our sect is weak, and the spiritual treasure land we own is rare. The cultivation resources we produce every year are simply beyond our means, and it is difficult to guarantee the daily expenses of the disciples in our sect."
"Therefore, in order to maintain the cultivation needs of the disciples in our sect, our sect can only do our best to exploit resources. Please understand Elder Mu."
Elder Tang on the side also answered: "Of course, it is not what we want for Longshan to become what it is today. If your sect dislikes Longshan, why not hand Longshan over to our sect."
"This big competition will be over here, so as not to damage the harmony between the two factions..."
Before he could finish speaking, Mu Yunhai shouted angrily with a gloomy face: "Impossible! Do you want me to give up Longshan? Don't even think about it!"
"Even if Longshan is destroyed, it is still a treasure land of spiritual veins. After our sect takes over, it will only take a dozen years to restore it."
Elder Tang and Elder Jie of Tianjian Sect were not angry either, but they both smiled disapprovingly.
"Haha, if Elder Mu thinks so, I'm afraid he will be disappointed today."
"I have something to say, please don't mind Elder Mu."
"The disciples of your sect participating in the competition are really weak. If you want to defeat the three genius disciples of our sect, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky!"
The two elders sang in harmony, their brows filled with pride, which made Mu Yunhai and Chu Huaishan's angry faces turn cold.
Mu Yunhai frowned and said in a deep voice: "I am too lazy to show off my rhetoric with you, so I'd better let the disciples see the truth on the stage!"
After saying that, Mu Yunhai waved his sleeves and turned around to walk towards Han Qiaosheng and others.
The discipline elders of Tianjian Sect also returned to the team, leaving only the outer sect elders of the two sects.
Chu Huaishan and Elder Tang from the Tianjian Sect will co-host today's Longshan Competition.
Elder Tang spoke first and said a lot of high-sounding words, explaining the origin and significance of the Longshan Competition.
After he finished speaking, Chu Huaishan announced the rules of the competition in a loud voice.
To put it simply, this competition is a best-of-three-game system. Pet animals are not allowed to be used during the competition, and no external force is allowed to be used.
In addition to not killing people, any disability can occur before one party admits defeat.
After Chu Huaishan announced the rules of the competition, Hang Chen stared at Ji Tianxing, with a playful sneer flashing in his eyes.
Ji Tianxing had already guessed that Hang Chen had bad intentions, so when he saw the strange look in his eyes, he didn't think anything of it.
Anyway, from the moment he decided to participate in the Longshan Competition, he had thought about all the possible consequences.
At the same time, Elder Tang announced loudly: "This Longshan Competition has officially begun!"
"Please prepare the participating disciples from the two factions to decide on the candidates for the first battle!"