My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 281 The Competition is Coming
As a disciple in name only

Furthermore, he demonstrated extraordinary talent in magical cultivation.
Shen Changchuan gained You Longzi's favor.

Naturally, they also received certain preferential treatment.

So, after deciding that he would next attempt a breakthrough through seclusion within the sect, he...

You Longzi also took out a wood-elemental spiritual object directly from his storage bag, intending to use it as the object to seize the fortune when Shen Changchuan condensed his spiritual body.

That was a tree heartwood.
It is entirely emerald green, crystal clear, with a subtle shimmering light that reflects its regular and mysterious patterns.
When it is exposed to air,
The area within a radius of ten feet was filled with a vibrant and lively atmosphere!

The seeds of grass and trees on the ground seemed to stretch out at this moment!
no doubt,

This is an extremely precious wood-elemental spiritual object.

Although Shen Changchuan couldn't recognize its true form,
But from the emanating vitality and Dao essence of the wood element that it exuded...
Shen Changchuan was certain that this was the most precious thing he had ever come into contact with since he transmigrated!

Even his entire fortune, including all his possessions, including his treasures.
I'm afraid even that's far less valuable than this piece of tree heartwood!
"Thank you Master!"

This unexpected joy also made Shen Changchuan somewhat excited.
After accepting the gifts, he quickly bowed respectfully and expressed his gratitude.

He had originally planned to see if he could exchange for some wood-elemental spiritual items in the sect, but he was worried that he wouldn't have enough sect contribution points. If he didn't, he could only exchange for inferior wood-elemental spiritual items. He could only pray that his luck wouldn't be too bad.

But now, with You Longzi's gift,
This naturally saved Shen Changchuan a lot of trouble.

Moreover, just by glancing at it a few times, one could tell that it was no ordinary item.
This would likely have many benefits during the process of condensing a spiritual body.
"No need to be polite, it's just a mere piece of second-tier spirit tree heart."

You Longzi waved his hand, looking completely unconcerned.

"If you can successfully condense a spiritual body, or even condense a seed of supernatural power, that would be the greatest reward for your master."

"Do your best. When you're in seclusion, try to choose a second-tier cave dwelling from the sect. That should provide some assistance."

"If possible, try your best to condense that divine power seed. If you succeed, I will surely grant you a great benefit in the future."

After giving detailed encouragement and instructions,
After confirming that nothing was missed,
You Longzi then told Shen Changchuan to leave and to work hard.

Shen Changchuan bowed with his hands clasped.
They withdrew respectfully.

"Seed of Supernatural Power. Kid, I hope you succeed."

You Longzi watched Shen Changchuan's departing figure.

His gaze was deep, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

You Longzi's gaze changed.

Shen Changchuan had no idea.

After saying goodbye to You Longzi, we left the back mountain.
Shen Changchuan returned to his courtyard.

After arranging my various chores,

He took his master You Longzi's instructions and plunged into the sect's second-tier cave.

He began a period of seclusion.

Time flies,

Time flies by.

in a blink,
Two months have passed.

this day,
It's the first day of the month.

On the sect square.

On the high platform, Hong Yang, the head of the External Affairs Hall and a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, sat cross-legged on a jade futon, speaking eloquently about the various principles of cultivation, the precautions to take during the process, and finally discussing the cultivation of some magical techniques.

His storytelling was engaging and entertaining, and the content was packed with useful information.
Much of the content contains experiences and principles that independent cultivators might only be able to comprehend after a lifetime of effort.

The solid content captivated the disciples below.
After a short while,

Perhaps he was having a great time talking.

Hong Yang then stopped and licked his lips. "Alright, that concludes today's sermon."

As soon as this word comes out,
The disciples below finally snapped out of their reverie, their faces showing some reluctance as they withdrew from their trance-like state.

Hong Yang didn't pay much attention to it.

Continue speaking:
"It has been almost three years since you entered the sect."

"Ten days from now will be the day of the triennial grand competition, which will determine your future prospects."

"I hope you will go back and prepare well, and achieve a good result."

The triennial competition

This is the hurdle for these first batch of new disciples to pass their internship and officially become outer disciples.

At the same time, it is also a test for them.

The best performing group
They will be personally accepted and taught by the sect's Nascent Soul Realm elders, who are also You Longzi's disciples, and will receive intensive training.

As for others,
They can only serve as ordinary outer disciples.

They have no formal apprenticeship and are all managed by the Grand Elder of the Outer Sect.

In the future, you will need to complete corresponding sect tasks, and you can only obtain sect cultivation resources and cultivation methods by completing sect tasks.

Simply put, it's free-range farming.

And this,
Everyone already knew this.

"The moment has finally arrived! For three years, I have not dared to relax in the slightest, cultivating diligently day and night. Finally, it is time for me, Zhao Dayuan, to make a name for myself!"

"Hmph! After three years of hard work, I will finally have a place in the top ten of this competition!"

"I heard that the top ten get a Nascent Soul Pill as a reward. I wonder if it's true? Such a precious reward!"

"Hmph, the Nascent Soul Pill is hard to find even for tens of thousands of spirit stones outside, but that's only true for outsiders. With the power of the Dragon Sky Sect, it's just an ordinary cultivation resource. But that's just an extra. What's really important is being valued by the sect's elders and directly recruited into their ranks. That's a meteoric rise!"

"That's true. Perhaps the reward pills and magic treasures are far more valuable than the Nascent Soul Pill. But getting into the top ten isn't that easy."

For a time,

The crowd in the room was buzzing with discussion.

The noise rose and fell.

Some people were full of confidence, their faces showing anticipation.

Some people frowned, their faces showing worry.

"Hmph! I don't care about any rewards or anything! It's been three years, a full three years!"

"I've waited three years for this opportunity, not to prove I'm better than others, but simply to prove that I will take back what I've lost!"

"Shen Changchuan, your arrogance won't last long!"

Someone in the arena roared in anger.

A powerful aura swept outwards, creating a visible surge of energy in the air, causing everyone around to turn their heads to look over.

In the arena,

The young man, whose face was somewhat cold, stared wide-eyed, his fists clenched, veins bulging on his forehead, and a fierce fire of anger burning in his eyes, radiating intense hatred.

"It's Li Qing?! This is going to be interesting!"

"Yes, this person suffered the humiliation inflicted by Shen Changchuan during the entrance exam three years ago!"

"Over the past three years, I've heard that he's been working tirelessly, almost day and night, in order to one day catch up with Shen Changchuan. At the same time, he's been taking on countless missions in his spare time to exchange for powerful techniques from the sect and to consult with the sect elders. Now, his strength is many times greater than it was three years ago."

(End of this chapter)