Start of the Inter-Pagoda Competition
As the teleportation array activated, a surge of energy enveloped the elders and their disciples, transporting them to the true location of the Inter-Pagoda Competition. When the light faded, Lian Chen found himself standing in a vast arena, surrounded by towering mountains and dense forests. The sky above was clear, and the air was filled with the distant sounds of nature.
The arena itself was a marvel, with intricate carvings and symbols of ancient power etched into the stone floor. Around the perimeter, raised platforms provided seating for spectators, who were beginning to take their places. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the disciples of the various pagoda took in their surroundings.