Forbidden Tower, a towering black edifice, reaching straight into the clouds, stood with imposing dignity. It loomed like a tyrant ruling over all creation.1

Beneath the Forbidden Tower was a space encircled by ebony walls, named the Forbidden Arena. This was the training and sparring grounds for the Sword Cultivators of the Tower, its floor laid with dark bricks.0

Everywhere the eye met, there was black! Overpowering, indifferent, and above discussion.0

By now, it was well past midnight, with no light in the sky. The torches atop the Forbidden Tower burned fiercely, illuminating the Forbidden Arena. Their flames danced wildly, creating a solemn atmosphere.0

A total of five thousand elite Sword Cultivators gathered in this arena!0

With their backs to the Forbidden Tower, they fixed their cold gazes on the arena's grand entrance. Their stares were like that of five thousand soaring eagles, poised high in the sky, waiting for prey to fall into their trap.0

Among them, those wearing black and red robes were from the Forbidden Tower, each one a genius and powerhouse!0

Those donned...0