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The location of this martial arts tournament was in the Tianshan Mountains of Jiang Province. The Peng Family was also invited, and Jiang Chen accompanied them.
The group took a direct flight to the provincial capital of Jiang Province. Being invited to the martial arts tournament organized by the Hidden Sect was undoubtedly an honor for worldly martial arts families. In Jiang Chen's party, aside from the five members of the Peng Family, there were also Lin Yin, Ye Ming, and Qin Xiaoya. As for Chen Zhi and Lou Yijing, Jiang Chen chose not to bring them along; they already had enough practical experience and did not need further training. This opportunity was naturally reserved for the younger generation like Lin Yin and Ye Ming.
Among Lin Yin, Ye Ming, and Qin Xiaoya, it was unquestionable that Ye Ming was the strongest, followed by Lin Yin, and then Qin Xiaoya. This time, Peng Tianqi did not bring any strong members from the family but only four young juniors—two boys and two girls. With Jiang Chen by their side, there would be no danger. Exposing these younger members to the grandeur of martial arts would broaden their horizons; otherwise, relying on the Peng Family's status in the Martial Arts World had made them somewhat arrogant and unaware of the saying that there are always greater talents beyond their own.
After disembarking from the plane, the Peng Family had arranged a convoy of five identical Alphards. The drivers were all from the Peng Family, including one whom Jiang Chen recognized—the son-in-law of the Peng Family he had met during the New Year at Qingyi Mountain, Peng Shishan. Although Peng Tianqi only brought four young juniors this time, all five drivers were experts from the Peng Family. This was unusual but done to show respect for Jiang Chen.
The convoy traveled in silence towards a remote valley on the southern side of Tianshan—Mingjing Valley. Near this valley was a village where people lived almost in isolation from the world. However, outsiders were unaware that this village was actually a Hidden Sect known as Mingjing Valley. Its overall strength could only be considered low-tier among Huaxia's Hidden Sects. Nevertheless, the scenery here was truly beautiful; although secluded, the roads were not rugged and could be easily driven on, making it an ideal location for this Hidden Sect's martial arts tournament.
"It's so beautiful," Lin Yin exclaimed as she leaned against the car window, gazing at the picturesque landscape outside, nearly entranced by it.
"Ye Ming, are you excited? Our master is finally taking us out to see something! This Hidden Sect's martial arts tournament will surely be much more exciting than regular ones," Lin Yin turned to look at Ye Ming sitting beside her, her face brimming with enthusiasm.
"Not really," Ye Ming replied with a gentle smile.
"Ye Ming, you really are too simple-minded! This is our master's first outing with us in over three years—well, actually it's your first time going out with him; I've been out with him a few times before. How can you not be excited at all? You're as calm as a still lake," Lin Yin said helplessly, her tone tinged with envy towards Ye Ming.
Jiang Chen had already told her to focus on cultivating her temperament and not to be restless; however, her nature made it difficult for her to remain still all day long while Ye Ming could do so effortlessly.
"Senior Sister, Master said this is just a small trial run and that we have almost no rivals left on Earth, so I'm not really excited," Ye Ming replied with a smile.
Seeing Ye Ming’s mature demeanor made Lin Yin feel immense pressure; as the eldest disciple, she was actually the weakest among them. The weakest person held the highest rank in seniority—every day she heard Ye Ming and Chen Zhi call her Senior Sister, which made her cheeks flush despite her usually thick skin.
At that moment, seeing Ye Ming's composed expression made Lin Yin feel ashamed; as a Senior Sister, she seemed like a little girl who couldn't grow up, startled by every new experience.
"Cough, cough, Ye Ming, you are right. The Earth is no longer our target; our goal is the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm," Lin Yin said seriously, reminding herself to be more composed and imposing when they arrived at the Mirror Valley. As the eldest disciple of her master, she couldn't afford to lose face.
In another Alphard vehicle, Jiang Chen and Peng Tianqi sat in the back seat while Qin Xiaoya occupied the front passenger seat, with Peng Shishan driving.
"The scenery of Tianshan is quite nice," Jiang Chen remarked with a faint smile as he gazed out the window. Whether in this life or his past one, he always had an appreciation for beautiful landscapes. The blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, and clear waters seemed untouched by pollution. Such pristine beauty was indeed rare on Earth.
"Tianshan's beauty is indeed remarkable," Peng Tianqi agreed with a smile.
The convoy turned off the main road onto a bumpy dirt path that twisted and turned. It had been a long time since anyone had traveled this way, and the road was overgrown with grass. However, the grass was now flattened by tires; people had already arrived at Mirror Valley.
The Huaxia Hidden Sects—dozens of them—though they were hidden from the world, did not lack contact with it. They had traveled thousands of miles to get here and naturally did not rely on walking or lightness of body; they arrived by car.
Mirror Valley lay between two peaks, where the Snow Water from the summit of Tianshan flowed down, forming a small lake that reflected the green trees, blue sky, and white clouds like a mirror.
This place was a sanctuary. Protected by those who resided in Mirror Valley, even adventurous hikers could not trespass here. Mirror Valley was a belief for its people; they had guarded it for generations along with their secrets.
At this moment, in the village outside Mirror Valley, every open space was filled with cars—luxury vehicles belonging to the Hidden Sects. None of them were poor; although they lived hidden away from society, acquiring abundant resources was easy for them. Each Hidden Sect had its supporters and strongholds in the mundane world.
The Songnan Peng Family had once been supporters of a Hidden Sect, providing services and resources for them. However, Peng Tianqi no longer looked down upon serving any Hidden Sect; he only acknowledged one person.
A total of twenty-seven Hidden Sects had come this time. Each sect would also allocate some spots to their supporters in the mundane world, meaning there were twenty-seven families or sects present as well.
For this martial arts conference, there would be at least four hundred participants. With five people fitting in one car, that meant eighty cars were needed for four hundred people. However, since luxury vehicles typically accommodated fewer passengers, there were at least one hundred cars.
At the foot of Tianshan Mountain lay an ancient and secretive village. The roads and houses here were old-fashioned; however, the numerous luxury cars parked in the village disrupted its atmosphere and marred its charm.
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