The sun had not yet risen, but the world stirred with anticipation. From the four corners of the continent, sect leaders, emperors, envoys, and wanderers journeyed toward the neutral ground known as Skyreach Platform. It was time for the once-in-a-century Sect Summit—a gathering of the strongest forces to establish dominance, alliances, or destruction.
Chen Fei stood atop a floating obsidian platform conjured by the system, overlooking the thousands already gathering.
[System Notification: Global Attention Activated. All Major Powers are Watching. Prestige +5000.]
Dressed in black robes laced with golden dragon embroidery, his eyes glowed faintly. At his side stood:
Supreme Elder Yun Jue, whose mere presence silenced the heavens. Right Hand Wei Shun, leader of the Heavenly Kings. Left Hand Zhen Yue, the mysterious Supreme Elder. Lady Xue Lian, ice fairy and Chen Fei's destined wife, her aura a calming storm.
The crowd parted as the Dragon Sect's entourage stepped onto Skyreach Platform. Fear and awe rippled through even the most arrogant sect masters.
A mocking voice rang out.
"So, the mythical Dragon Sect dares to appear. Will they kneel or be buried like their past?"
It was Sect Master Huo Xian of the Fire Spirit Sect, a long-time rival.
Chen Fei didn't flinch. He simply raised one hand.
[System Skill Activated: Supreme Pressure Field.]
Every person below Heavenly King realm dropped to their knees, gasping for breath. Huo Xian fell flat, face slamming into the ground.
"I came to talk," Chen Fei said calmly, "but disrespect is always silenced first."
Gasps filled the air.
[World Event: Dragon Sect Declares Supreme Standing – Initiating Universal Rank Challenge.]
The summit began with tension. Each sect declared their strength, offered treasures, or challenged others. Blood was spilled. Alliances were made and broken.
But none could challenge the aura of the Dragon Sect.
Later that night, Chen Fei stood alone on the summit edge, watching the stars. Xue Lian approached.
"You've already won today."
Chen Fei shook his head. "No. Today was just a message."
She took his hand.
"And what's the real goal?"
He looked to the sky. "When every realm bows to the Dragon Banner... then we begin."
[Next Mission Unlocked: Conquer the Seven Sky Realms – Phase One Begins.]