In his excitement, Sergio hurried toward the palace without a second thought. When he arrived, he discovered that there was already a horde of people at the registration area just outside the palace entrance. After signing up, he stayed the night at one of the inns near the palace.

Early the next morning, Sergio got up and rushed directly to the Prayer Hall, a place used by the South Cloud Royals to worship the heavens. The place was huge and Morticia designated it to be the site of the competition.

When Sergio arrived, he noticed that there was already a sea of people outside the Prayer Hall. Tens of thousands of people had come from all corners of the world of cultivators to participate in the competition.

Sergio's ambitious heart ignited with determination when he saw the scene. His fortunes might just rise meteorically from then on and propel him to unheard riches.

As the excitement in his heart grew, Sergio walked over quickly and reported his name at the entrance. He was give