Chapter 17: Heavenly Dragon Adaeze
In the Azure Sky Continent, the major superpowers are the Five Clans and Four Sects, whose influence maintains the delicate balance of power across the land.
The Five Clans: Kilvish Clan, Jeral Clan, Storm Clan, Agni Clan, and Aushadhi Clan.
The Four Sects: Thunder Spear Sect, Spirit Beast Hall Sect, Jade Ice Sect, and Poison Soul Sect.
The Five Clans are united in alliance. Events such as the True Dragon Competition, which determines the next generation's leader, naturally draw the full attention of all. A week before the event, news of the competition reached the other powers, and representatives from all Four Sects were promptly sent to the Kilvish Clan.
Outside the Kilvish Clan gates, a middle-aged man with a gentle demeanor and a warm smile stood waiting. He was clad in flowing robes of green silk, Elder Yunlun, the External Affairs Elder of the Kilvish Clan, renowned for his unmatched diplomatic skills.
Suddenly, a beastly cry echoed through the sky. A great shadow swept across the land. As it neared, its form became clear; it was an Azure Skylark, a majestic creature revered for its graceful flight and ethereal beauty. Its iridescent feathers shimmered like precious gemstones in the sunlight, and its wings spanned wide in brilliant hues of cerulean and silver. As the Skylark descended, its wings beat in a mesmerizing rhythm, producing a soft, melodic hum that echoed throughout the area.
With a gentle flutter, the Skylark touched down. Its taloned feet landed as softly as falling petals, and despite its immense power, it moved with elegance and poise. Its presence brought an air of tranquility and serenity to the landscape.
From the Skylark, a figure descended, his silver-white hair shimmered with strands of electric blue, crackling with the energy of lightning. His eyes gleamed with the same intense hue, glowing with raw, contained power. A group of teenagers stood silently behind him.
"Yunlun, my friend, you're looking old," the man said with a grin.