The mountain-like, stone dragon was far in the distance. It gave off an aura that was oppressively terrifying, causing the void around it to shudder.

Li Luo and the rest stared at it from the stage. They felt like tiny, little ants in comparison, a feeling of awe rising up within them. 

All of a sudden, a majestic voice sounded in the air and echoed throughout the space.

"This is the Dragon's Ascent, the first stage of the Battle of the Dragon's Head.

"All participants will have to ascend this stone dragon that spans thirty thousand feet in length. With each step, you will have to overcome a terrifyingly oppressive dragonfear. This will be a test of not just your physical strength, but your mental fortitude as well. Only those who can conquer all their fears will be able to reach the head of the stone dragon. At the same time, the dragonfear will be a rare opportunity for you all. With each step that you take, a strand of dragonbreath will infuse into your body. This will help you build up your foundation for the Sanctified Dragon's Body later. Therefore, please make good use of this opp...