A month has passed in the blink of an eye, and the sect competition is tomorrow.
Everyone was nervously preparing the items they would bring for their departure the next day, including pills, both internal and external, rings, and spare magical artifacts.
Nan Yu also applied for the opportunity to go out and gain experience, and went with Nian Wanzhou. This was his first time traveling far from home.
This was also Nan Yu's first time going to experience and visit the competition.
Nian Wanzhou was very relaxed. She had prepared things in advance and put them in her ring, so she had whatever she wanted.
She was a body cultivator and didn't need the spare magic weapon. To be honest, she didn't want to bring her own natal weapon, which was that magic wand.
People will laugh at you!
If given the chance, she would definitely choose a new magic weapon. It is said that cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage can go out and train on their own to choose a new magic weapon that suits their taste.
Once the ritual implement is approved, it can be replaced.
Some can even possess two magical artifacts at the same time.
With this in mind, Nian Wanzhou was very much looking forward to obtaining a second magical artifact in the future, and was also full of anticipation for this competition.
This is her first time participating in a formal battle in the world of cultivation!
This is a scene that only appears in books. I never thought I would actually see it with my own eyes. It's amazing!
She had never been to the cultivation world before, let alone witnessed any fighting. This was a great opportunity for her to broaden her horizons.
Nian Wanzhou carefully hid the clothes the sect leader had prepared for her, as well as a lot of delicious food, waiting to eat and drink on the flying magical artifact—the big ship—the next day.
Just like a spring outing!
The next day, the sect leader summoned the teleportation ship early in the morning and had the disciples board it to prepare for departure.
The sect leader made complete arrangements for this trip. The team consisted of the sect leader's deputy, the top elders, and dozens of steward elders.
The teleportation ship was large but not ostentatious, large enough to accommodate more than a hundred people. This teleportation ship was specially prepared for this competition. The bow of the ship was decorated with the symbol and flag of the Tianji Sect, and the hull was an antique brown.
This aligns with the Tianji Sect's low-key yet dignified style.
The teleportation ship traveled north, passing many hidden realms and mountain ranges along the way.
We avoided passing through villages for fear of frightening the villagers, and also for fear that some restless disciples might become attached to the world and sneak off the mountain.
The Tianji Sect's teleportation ship always departs from the nearest secret realm, and always at the fastest speed. After about an hour's journey, the teleportation ship arrives at the northernmost sect—the Guixu Sect.
Guixu Sect is located atop a towering mountain peak, at the top of which is a vast plaza.
The square was now packed with independent cultivators from all sides. Disciples from other small and large sects stood or sat, all waiting for the Guixu Sect's sect leader to announce the start of the competition.
"Gentlemen, fellow cultivators, welcome to my Guixu Sect for our once-in-a-century sect competition!" The Guixu Sect Master, noticing that even the distant Tianji Sect had arrived, began preparations for the ceremony. His voice booming, "This is the opening ceremony of our sect competition!"
He wore a purple robe, a dark jade belt around his waist, and white boots with black patterns. He held a long sword and had his hands behind his back. He looked very dignified and solemn, with a calm and composed demeanor. As expected of the sect leader of Guixu Sect, his aura alone was enough to intimidate ordinary people.
He nodded and greeted the sect leader from a distance, indicating a good relationship between the two sects, which had enjoyed a harmonious relationship for many years.
The opening ceremony lasted for the time it takes to burn three incense sticks before the sect leader announced the start of the competition.
With a command from the sect leader, disciples from various sects entered the arena and lined up one after another. Some were in the alchemy hall, some in the martial arts arena, and some in the most intense sword dance hall.
The most bustling place is the Sword Dance Hall, the honor that cultivators compete for the most every year, and also the most popular cultivation path.
Once you win, it's not just about simple honor; you'll become the number one swordsman in the world, gain the respect of countless people, and receive a wealth of resources.
Everyone wants to win first place as a sword cultivator.
The sect leaders and elders of all the major sects were already seated. Dozens of jade beads floated in the air above the hall, constantly observing the disciples' every move and transmitting images.
The competition is divided into different cultivation levels for sparring, with the lowest being the Golden Core stage and the highest being the Nascent Soul stage. There are also those at the Void Refining stage, but very few sect disciples reach that level. Perhaps we will see one today.
They're all around the same age as Yuheng, almost old enough to be elders, so it's unlikely they'd participate and bully the kids.
Throughout the entire process, Nian Wanzhou did not appear in the crowd to report, but instead followed the sect leader, completely hiding behind him as a little page.
However, someone still discovered her existence.
The sect leader of Guixu Sect, Chixing, stared at the child and asked, "Zhoubai, who is this child? Could it be your offspring that you found outside? But he doesn't look like you at all; he's much better looking than you."
The sect leader couldn't help but roll his eyes at him: "What nonsense are you talking about in front of a child? This is a child that Yuheng picked up. He has some talent, so I brought him to watch the competition."
Little did Chi Xing know that he immediately saw through his hidden words and looked at Nian Wanzhou with even more curiosity. He exclaimed, "Oh my, so it's her. Tsk tsk, Zhou Bai, you're not being fair! You've been hiding her for so long before showing her to me. What are you afraid of? I'm not going to take her from you."
After saying that, he wanted to tease Nian Wanzhou.
Nian Wanzhou immediately retreated and hid behind the sect leader, exchanging bewildered glances with Nan Yu.
The two socially awkward individuals dared not make any big moves that might attract attention.
Both Yuheng and the sect leader had instructed them to keep a low profile, avoid engaging in conversation, and not reveal too much about themselves. They were to participate with peace of mind, not caring about winning or losing, and simply wait for other things to happen.
So, the two of them were really obedient.
Sect Leader: "I don't believe you. Look at your eyes, they're practically popping out. Stop looking, or Yuheng will make a scene for you when he finds out."
Upon hearing Yuheng's name, Chixing immediately lost interest in watching. That unlucky, troublesome kid should never appear again.
Soon, the competition began, and the sparring was intense, with disciples exchanging blows and flashing swords.
Nian Wanzhou had been watching silently and noticed that many people were not as skilled as her senior sister, and even less skilled than Le Xi. It seemed that her senior sister truly belonged to the genius category.
She couldn't help but marvel at how skilled the sect and her master were at selecting disciples; none of the disciples in their Heavenly Mystery Sect were bad.
After watching for a while, Nian Wanzhou felt a bit bored, so she quietly slipped away to prepare for her report. The sect leader had instructed Yuheng to keep an eye on the progress for her, and to go over immediately when it was her turn; all she had to do was get on stage.
She strolled around the temple grounds for a bit, then went to the registration area to queue up.
"Why are there children here?" A young man noticed her and couldn't help but ask in confusion.
Nian Wanzhou looked up at the man. The man was wearing a blue brocade robe and looked young, but his cultivation level was already at the third stage of the Golden Core realm. He was also a sword cultivator.
"Whose kid is causing trouble here? Hurry up and leave, or you'll be crying as you leave the stage later." Some people kindly advised her, while others laughed at her.
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