The next day, there was a knock on the door just before dawn.

James stopped cultivating and went to open the door.

An Ancient Clan disciple stood outside the door. With a respectful look, he said, “Sir, the competition for the right to enter the Pagoda of Flames begins today. The Young Lady has instructed me to bring you to Mount Trinvard.”

“Alright, thank you.” James walked out of his room.

As he stepped outside, Yoan also walked out of his room.

“Sir.” James greeted Yoan.

Then, the Ancient Clan disciple led the two out of the village toward a mountain.

Mount Trinvard was the highest mountain within the Ancient Clan. It was also the residence of the Ancient Clan’s leader. Under normal circumstances, the clan’s disciples were forbidden to ascend the mountain.

Today was an exception as it was an important event for the clan that took place every half a century.

The disciples have trained for many years to prepare for this day and to win the chance into the Pagoda of Flames to b