The next day, as the sun just broke through, its gentle rays spilled across the snowy mountain range, carrying the warm and pleasant feel of a winter afternoon.
Outside the Heaven Altar Snow Pond, over a thousand people gathered. Among them were disciples from various major sects, members of aristocratic families from the imperial capital allied with those sects, talented youths from the imperial dynasty led by Yan Longyuan, and hundreds of cold and ruthless imperial Golden Saber Guards maintaining order at the scene.
"Everyone, Yan has the honor, under your esteem, to preside over this Battle for the Snow Pond. First, let me announce the rules for this competition. After discussion yesterday between myself and the various sect masters and leaders, it has been unanimously decided that the Snow Pond battle will be divided into two stages.
Chapter 79