Chapter 451: The Sky Lantern Falls, Aeriepeak Sect's Despair

The night sky above the hidden valley was dominated by two celestial bodies. One, a brilliant silver orb, pulsed with an aggressive, predatory light, casting long, dancing shadows across the faces of the stunned crowd. The other, a steady golden flame, seemed serene, almost passive in comparison, holding its ground with quiet dignity. This was the final, decisive moment of the Sky Lantern Challenge. On the elevated platform, Miles Holester, the pride of the Aeriepeak Sect, was a portrait of...