On one of the walls of the valley was a balcony, and from the balcony, many prominent sect members could be seen. Li Qinghou, Xu Meixiang, and the Peak Lord of the Third Mountain were there. Even the Sect Leader Zheng Yuandong attended the gathering.
The qualification rounds for South Shore and North Shore were not held simultaneously. South Shore went first, followed by North Shore. This was to ensure that the sect leader showed no favoritism toward one bank or the other. After observing the South Shore's qualification rounds, he would go to the North Shore to see their competition.
Li Qinghou and the other Peak Lords sat near Zheng Yuandong, chatting amicably.
Behind them were elders from the three peaks, including Elder Zhou. Some sat quietly with closed eyes, others spoke softly, and a few observed the disciples pouring into the valley.
