Above the azure sky, a divine and magnificent golden eagle soared with its wings spread.
Its pale golden pupils, a beak like a hooked claw, and densely arranged feathers, devoid of any disarray, made it seem like a creature not of this world.
At this moment, everyone felt a profound enchantment by the golden eagle's beauty, especially as it glided through the sky.
Such a perspective was likely something most people would never witness in their lifetime, were it not for this competition.
Unconsciously, a sense of emptiness washed over everyone's minds.
It was as if they were flying alongside the golden eagle, ascending into the heavens.
But in the very next second, the scene shifted again.
The image was no longer of the golden eagle, but a panoramic view of the entire Ningnan City.
From this vantage point, the entirety of Ningnan City and its surrounding mountains, towns, lakes, and rivers were clearly visible.
Unlike the previous perspective, this one was perfectly steady, akin to a divine view.
However, by this point, people no longer had the inclination to ponder the origin of this perspective.
The scenery unfolding before them was simply too breathtaking.
The magnificent landscapes of Ningnan were completely displayed before their eyes.
Occasionally, they would even catch glimpses of small animals dwelling in the mountains and fields.
These creatures, like sprites of heaven and earth, not only brought a sense of life's wonder to the audience but also an unparalleled sense of healing.
In that moment, it felt as though all worries and anxieties had vanished without a trace.
After an indeterminate period, the sun began its slow descent in the west, and streaks of orange sunset began to appear on the horizon.
The perspective then changed once more, shifting from a bird's-eye view to a horizontal one.
It was then that everyone finally understood the source of the earlier perspective.
It was from the camera strapped to the golden eagle's belly.
This meant that the view they had just witnessed was almost equivalent to the golden eagle's own perspective.
Before they could fully process this, an even more exquisite scene unfolded before them.
Against the backdrop of the setting sun, the soaring golden eagle flew ahead like a navigator.
And behind it followed the four wingsuit flyers.
Under the protection of the golden eagle's wings, the four wingsuit flyers were free from concerns about air turbulence or direction.
They could even fly more smoothly by utilizing the airflow generated by the golden eagle's wingbeats.
Complemented by the sunset's glow, this displayed the most harmonious interaction between humans and animals.
At this moment, everyone had forgotten that this was an extremely perilous extreme sport.
By the time they snapped back to reality, the golden eagle had already led the four wingsuit athletes back to the landing area.
As the athletes touched down, the entire venue erupted once more in cheers.
The official live stream of the event was also bustling with activity.
"You said it was an extreme sport, but there was no sense of extremity, only profound emotion."
"Yeah, it didn't feel like a competition, but more like a journey, a journey that let us all let go."
"Now I finally understand why humans are so obsessed with flying; the feeling of being in the sky is truly amazing."
"It was an unprecedented travel experience; the beauty of Ningnan City and the small animals in the mountains and fields were so healing."
"If I had the chance, I'd try wingsuit flying someday."
"Thank you to the organizing committee for giving us such an experience, and thanks to the Xihong Zoo for allowing us to see the world from an animal's perspective."
"How should I put it, although this competition wasn't very much like a competition, I feel it might be even more meaningful."
"To experience flight alongside a sky overlord like a golden eagle, these extreme athletes must be doing it for the first time."
"I can only say that spending the whole day watching the livestream today was worth it, but I do regret not being able to be there in person."
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At this moment, the comments in the livestream were overwhelmingly positive and filled with exclamations.
And with this, the second day of the competition officially concluded.
However, neither the on-site audience nor those in the livestream dispersed immediately.
They knew that, as per tradition, a grand surprise awaited them.
Indeed, as dusk gradually settled, scattered specks of green fluorescence began to illuminate the outdoor venue.
Initially, these green lights were sparse.
But as time went on, they gradually increased in number.
Soon, the entire area was covered in them.
From the sky, it looked as if a vast river of stars had cascaded onto the ground.
Witnessing this beautiful scene, everyone immediately realized what it was.
"It's fireflies, so many fireflies!"
"My heavens, how many fireflies can there be?"
"I feel like I haven't seen fireflies in half my life; the last time was when I was a child, in the paddy fields of my hometown."
At this moment, even the most boisterous child fell silent, afraid of accidentally harming these nocturnal sprites.
A moment of quiet and beauty descended upon the scene.
As the faintly glowing fireflies danced in the air, an even more astonishing sight soon presented itself.
Against the now completely darkened sky, a celestial belt formed by countless stars lay quietly, mirroring the fireflies on the ground.
Having lived in concrete jungles for so long, people were stunned by such a spectacle.
This infinitely beautiful scene was also transmitted to audiences across the nation through the venue's cameras.
The previously noisy livestream fell silent almost instantly.
All eyes were fixed on the Milky Way in the sky and the "river of fireflies" on the ground.
For a moment, it was difficult to distinguish which was the sky and which was the ground.
After an unknown period, the fireflies slowly dispersed into the surrounding wilderness, and people finally emerged from the fairytale-like enchantment.
However, this time, there was no applause, no sound; people simply tidied up their belongings and left, careful not to disturb the creatures dwelling in the mountains and forests.
After everyone had left, not a single piece of trash, not even a scrap of paper, could be found at the venue.
Only then did the second day of the competition truly come to an end.
But the events of the second day spread across the internet at a pace far exceeding that of the first day.
Numerous personal accounts from attendees and livestream viewers frequently went viral.