Nian Wanzhou's expression didn't change much. She simply took out her registration jade token, lined up, and registered. It was almost time to go on stage, and she was very nervous.

It's like the school sports meet; she's about to represent her class in events like the 800-meter dash and long jump, because she's actually participated in them before. When she wasn't sick, she even got in the top three—it's so familiar, yet so nerve-wracking.

Nan Yu, who came over with clothes from behind, immediately blocked those people from looking at Nian Wanzhou.

"Wanwan, don't be nervous, just think of it as our sect's assessment!" Nanyu noticed her nervousness and comforted her.

Nian Wanzhou didn't speak, just nodded, and held Nan Yu's hand to soothe her.

"Oh, isn't this the Heavenly Mystery Sect, which has always been ranked number one? What, did they run out of people this year? They actually sent a child to participate in the competition. Isn't that making them a laughing stock?"

"Hey, the Heavenly Mystery Sect, let me take a look!"

"Wow, he's actually a body cultivator! With that small frame, a body cultivator? I'm dying of laughter, hahaha."

"Are you kidding me? Anyone who faces her will be laughed at. Playing against a kid is incredibly embarrassing."

"Is the Heavenly Mystery Sect really devoid of talent? Or has it declined? Tsk tsk, even their children are presentable."

"Body cultivation, hahahahaha."

Even the elder in charge of registering Nian Wanzhou couldn't help but laugh when he heard this, his face turning red from holding it in.

Elders: No, this is really funny... How could this happen!

The elder, who had barely managed to suppress his laughter, suddenly remembered something and quickly told Nian Wanzhou to stop: "Kid, stop for a second. What's your cultivation level now? Seriously... Good heavens, you're at the Golden Core stage? Are you kidding me!"

"Huh?" The others were also puzzled. What Golden Core stage?

Nian Wanzhou nodded and took out a jade token she had prepared beforehand. It clearly indicated that she was at the first level of the Golden Core stage. It was made by the sect leader himself and was not fraudulent.

"This is proof that I didn't lie!"

The sect leader said that her golden core and cultivation level could not be detected or ascertained by others, nor could they be easily known by others.

To participate in the competition, you must present proof; otherwise, you will be disqualified.

When making the decision at the beginning, the sect leader had already considered all the details that needed to be handled, and all that was needed for her to be present was to handle the rest.

"You..." The elder deacon wanted to say something more, but then he noticed that Yu Ting had sent a text message. After reading it, he understood. "Alright, you're next. Go in and get ready."

The others: That's it? That's all? You haven't explained anything to us, haven't shown us anything yet!

"Are you kidding me? She's so young, and she's already at the Golden Core stage."

"Could it be the Heavenly Child Granny? That's terrifying, so unreal. I really don't want to face her, it would be too embarrassing!"

At this moment, a cold voice added insult to injury: "Give me a break. Someone this age who has reached this level is definitely not someone to be underestimated, especially since he's a Golden Core stage body cultivator. How many Golden Core stage body cultivators have you seen? We'll see who embarrasses themselves in the end."

The man was exceptionally handsome, dressed in a white brocade robe that fluttered in the wind, exuding an imposing aura. His voice was also incredibly cold, sending chills down one's spine.

Upon seeing that it was the Crown Prince of the Northern Kingdom and the last disciple of the Grand Elder of the Guixu Sect, everyone immediately fell silent.

They were all from the same sect, and everyone knew that this senior brother had a terrible temper and a sharp tongue. But what he said always made a lot of sense, and the others, knowing they were in the wrong, didn't argue back, and were even wondering how there could be such a person.

"So who is she from the Heavenly Mystery Sect? How can she have such a high level of cultivation at such a young age?" Turning his head, the handsome man asked a woman beside him.

His cautious tone, as if afraid of being discovered, was a stark contrast to his true self.

The woman appeared gentle, but her attitude wasn't exactly friendly: "How should I know? You were just putting on airs. Now you're panicking, aren't you? Go ask your senior brother! I can't be bothered with you."

"Hey, junior sister, don't go! Wait for me!"

Upon hearing this, the senior brother they were talking about couldn't help but look at Wei Wenru on the stage, who was dashing and exuded a cold and ruthless aura. He understood immediately.

"If I'm not mistaken, that child is probably the Little White Dragon who has been rising in prominence in the Heavenly Mystery Sect in recent years."

"What?! Little..." The handsome man suddenly covered his mouth, gesturing wildly in disbelief, "This...this..."

"It's actually her! Why did the Heavenly Mystery Sect bring her out? Aren't they afraid something might happen?" The woman called Junior Sister was also puzzled. There were quite a few people who coveted the White Dragon. What were they thinking, letting her out in this kind of situation?

"There must be some plan. Let's not announce it yet. The elders probably already know about it. Let's wait for their decision."

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Nan Yu led Nian Wanzhou to a less crowded spot, quickly changed her clothes, and cheered her on: "Wanwan, good luck! We're just here to go through the motions, don't be afraid of winning or losing, just do your best!"

"Okay, I'll have another bite of the lianggao! I'm not afraid, I can do it, keep going!" Nian Wanzhou ate the lianggao in one bite.

It looks like...

It's not that she's nervous or not, but she looks like she has a great appetite. If you didn't know better, you'd think she'd lost out on the competitive eating contest.

"The last one!"

Then it was her turn to go on stage.

Fortunately, there were no members of her sect in this small area, otherwise she would have been discovered very quickly. She could only pray that it would be slow, and that she would be discovered after she was eliminated.

"Nian Wanzhou of the Tianji Sect will face Tang Yi of the Echo Valley." As soon as the elder finished speaking, the two stepped onto the stage according to etiquette, bowing and making obeisance.

Tang Yi then looked up and saw the other person clearly. It would have been better if he hadn't looked, because when he did... it was a child.

"Elder, you didn't call the wrong person, did you? Why are all the children up here?" Tang Yi stepped back in alarm, glancing at Nian Wanzhou with disdain, afraid that she would try to extort money from him and embarrass him.

"If there's no mistake, Nian Wanzhou is at the first level of the Golden Core stage, and Tang Yi is at the third level of the Golden Core stage. The competition shall begin." After the elder in charge announced this, he urged the two to start quickly, "Hurry up, there are still people waiting for you behind, don't dawdle."

Since the elders had spoken, Tang Yi dared not question them any further and could only grit his teeth and stare at the eyes that were mocking him.

He immediately unleashed his signature move, a powerful and sharp sword strike that showed he was a highly skilled individual.

Everyone felt sorry that they had run into this child; otherwise, they could have seen a good show.

There's no shame in winning.

As the sword strike was unleashed, while they were still praying and worrying for Nian Wanzhou, Nian Wanzhou was weighing the move, then raised her hand to defend and parry the sword strike.

"Is she crazy?! How can you catch that with your bare hands?"

"Has she never cultivated before? Or... is she really that stupid?"

"That can't be right. Isn't she a body cultivator? It's normal for her to catch it with her hands. I've never seen a body cultivator use a magic weapon. She's just cultivated like this."