The mountain winds of the Upper Realm were sharp, cutting through the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the divine Leopard Sect like invisible blades.
By early morning, the grand reception plaza a massive expanse built from polished white spiritual stones that jutted out over the edge of a sheer cliff was completely lined with inner sect disciples and guards.
They stood in rigid, silent formation, their silver and white robes snapping violently in the cold air.
Despite the orderly appearance, a heavy undercurrent of anxiety rippled through the lower ranks.
News of the Divine Azure Roc Clan's impending arrival had spread like wildfire through the outer mountains.
The Roc Clan was a massive, predatory lineage of primordial birds that ruled the eastern ridges with absolute, ruthless dominance.
They were notorious for their extreme arrogance, their unmatched speed, and their long-standing history of trying to completely suppress the feline tribes.
