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

Chapter 637 Ambition
"The purpose of this internal competition is to select the geniuses under the Immortal Sect, provide them with a large amount of resources, and improve the strength of our generation as much as possible."

"This is an indispensable opportunity for us."

Hong Yang did not deny the matter.

In fact,
For many people,

This internal competition can be considered a benefit bestowed by the Immortal Sect.

Now that his cultivation level has reached the late stage of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm, and with the peak of the ninth level in sight, Hong Yang naturally wouldn't miss this great opportunity.

This is why,
The reason he left the Southern Yue region and returned to the Longxiao Sect.

He needs to rest for a while.
Preparing for the internal competition.

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Changchuan nodded in understanding.

He was naturally aware of this matter.

"Speaking of which, with Senior Brother's strength, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Hey, that's hard to say. Before I left the Immortal Sect, I was only ranked around 300th among the inner disciples. Now, although I've advanced to the late stage of the ninth level, others aren't standing still either. Whether I can make it into the top 100 and receive the sect's reward is still uncertain."

Between talking,

Hong Yang sighed and shook his head.

He also understood the reason for this internal competition within the Immortal Sect.

It was precisely because of the previous incident at the Xiangshan Sect ruins that almost all the geniuses from various regions were slaughtered by the Heavenly Demon Sect's Saintess candidates.
Furthermore, during the pursuit of the Heavenly Demon Sect's Holy Maiden candidate, some of the original elites of the Immortal Sect were ambushed, resulting in significant losses among the new generation of disciples.

But,
In a few years, the Immortal Sect and the dominant forces of several other major regions in the Southeast Continent will join forces for a grand competition to showcase the strength of their new generation of descendants.

Although the Immortal Sect has the trump card of Dao Child, it is expected to be able to compete for the number one spot without worry.

However, others shouldn't perform too poorly either.

Otherwise, such a significant gap would inevitably affect some of the plans of the Immortal Sect's higher-ups.

Therefore, it is only natural to provide a lot of resources to quickly improve the strength of the younger generation and bolster their image.

Although this was an opportunity and a benefit,

However, the Immortal Sect doesn't just cultivate and invest in just anyone.

As far as Hong Yang knows,
To gain sufficient benefits from this internal competition,

Then you need to at least be in the top 100 in the competition, or at least have your strengths recognized by those above you in past battles.

Within the Immortal Sect, the inner disciples are a veritable den of hidden talents.

Moreover, there are subordinate forces from various sides, including many exceptional talents.

Achieving a good ranking is not that easy.

"Even with your senior brother's strength, you're not entirely confident of making it into the top 100? Is the internal competition really that difficult?"

Upon hearing Hong Yang's words, Shen Changchuan also looked somewhat incredulous.

Hongyang's strength,
Shen Changchuan, who had just fought against the opponent, knew him very well.

Although the opponent is only at the late stage of the ninth level, his actual combat strength is already comparable to that of an ordinary cultivator at the peak of the ninth level.

Although he could also sense it

The opponent's strength is still quite far from that of Shi Mengting, the candidate for Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
But he has definitely reached the peak of the Out-of-Body realm.

But with such strength,

They're not even entirely confident of making it into the top 100? Is the competition really that fierce?
Or,

Are there really that many prodigies within this immortal sect?

"Of course, there are countless talented people in the world. Not to mention those with extraordinary natural comprehension like Daozi of the Immortal Sect, there are many people within the Immortal Sect who have been chosen by the sect's Xuan Dan Realm elders and personally taught by them. As far as we are concerned, the innate divine abilities, attack methods, and understanding of the Dao of Immortal Cultivation that those people possess are far beyond my reach."

Thinking of the prodigies within the Immortal Sect, a hint of longing flashed in Hong Yang's eyes, and his words were filled with emotion.

Anyway, as far as he knows,
Among the inner disciples of the Immortal Sect, the top ten all possess the strength to break through bottlenecks and enter the Divine Travel Realm at any time.

They only stayed at the peak of the Out-of-Body Realm to hone their skills, because they wanted to lay a more solid foundation so that they could reach higher levels in the future.

Just like Daozi,
They are all ambitious about the future.

Correspondingly,
It was the incredible strength possessed by these people!

All sorts of extraordinary secret techniques, heaven-defying innate divine abilities, and an incomparably solid foundation.
Despite these numerous advantages, they may not be at the Divine Ascension Realm.

However, their strength is probably not much different from that of a true Divine Realm cultivator!
"However, these are naturally beyond the reach of an ordinary person like me, but for you, junior brother, they would be a piece of cake!"

Hong Yang looked at Shen Changchuan in front of him and couldn't help but sigh again.

The methods of his junior brother in front of him...
In his opinion,

They'll probably have no problem getting into the top 30.

If it weren't for the fact that his level of attainment was somewhat lower...

I'm afraid even a top-ten finish isn't out of the question!
and,

Based on the other party's performance,

Even if they are unlucky enough to draw a strong opponent in the internal competition, they will definitely be noticed by the higher-ups and thus be vigorously cultivated!
This made Hong Yang feel particularly envious.

once Upon a time,

I was once seen as a prodigy by others.
But in the face of true genius, he is nothing more than a mediocre person.
"Senior brother, you flatter me. Although I have never fought against the top geniuses of the Immortal Sect, I have witnessed the methods of the Heavenly Demon Sect's Saintess candidate."

"There's still quite a distance between us and those truly monstrous talents."

The reunion with Hongyang did not last long.

Just two or three days later,

Hong Yang then took his leave.

He planned to go back to seclusion to cultivate and hone his skills, striving for better results in the internal competition.

After seeing the other party off, Shen Changchuan...

After thinking about it for a moment,
However, he did not change his plans because of this.

Although the news I got from Senior Brother Hongyang wasn't very good, because the Immortal Sect was full of hidden talents and experts, the challenges wouldn't be easy.

But none of this really matters.
Anyway, he's not competing for first place, so he just needs to do his best.

"According to my senior brother, if we can enter the top 100, then the secret realm opportunities such as the Spirit Transformation Pool that I used before will be opened."

"If there were a similar blessed land, it might allow me to raise my cultivation to the peak of the ninth level within a few years!"

"In that case, I might be able to secure a top-ten, or even top-three, reward in the joint competition!"

Recalling the information about the opportunities revealed by Senior Brother Hongyang,

A glint of ambition flashed in Shen Changchuan's eyes.

(End of this chapter)