You remained chaste on your wedding night, do you really think this holy son is a simp?

The cave was filled with spiritual energy.

As Gu Changyuan watched the spiritual light slowly dissipate before him, the playful smile on his lips remained.

This water mirror technique is truly a wonderful and incredibly convenient tool.

Ironically, this thing wasn't something he obtained through cultivation, but rather a reward he got from that kid by bullying him these past few days.

The things the system provides are really useful. You don't need to chant spells or burn talismans; you can watch the live stream with just a thought. That's what they call "the wool comes from the sheep's back."

If that kid tries to do something bad in the future, or if he encounters some incredible opportunity, I'll be able to see it clearly before he even makes a move. This feeling of having a cheat code is really addictive.

However, Gu Changyuan quickly pulled himself out of his thoughts and sat back down in the large jade chair, his mind not lingering on that good-for-nothing Lin Chen for too long.

What truly piqued his interest was another person, or rather another soul, whom he had glimpsed briefly in the image earlier—the beautiful woman who floated out of the broken ring.

Gu Changyuan squinted, the scene he had just witnessed involuntarily replaying in his mind.

Although separated by a water mirror, and though it was just a phantom shadow, the woman's beauty was truly breathtaking; it was a mature and elegant charm.

Especially that aura—even when he was at his lowest point, hiding in a moldy, dilapidated cave, he still maintained that superior air about him perfectly.

Most people wouldn't be able to tell; they'd just think she was a prettier female ghost.

But who is Gu Changyuan?

He is the Holy Son of the Feathered Immortal Sect, and his insight and knowledge are top-notch.

He could tell at a glance that this woman was no ordinary person.

This is definitely not a character that can be raised in the lower realms.

"It must be a powerful being from the upper realm."

Only places like the Upper Realm can nurture souls of this caliber. Even if only a wisp of a soul remains, its strength is far greater than that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.

This is very interesting.

How could the remnant soul of a powerful being from the upper realm end up serving a mere Qi Refining stage waste?

This is such a waste!

What does that silly boy Lin Chen know?

Aside from constantly shouting for revenge and warning against underestimating the potential of the young, does he know how to utilize resources of this caliber?

he does not know.

All he could do was cry and beg his master to help him fight.

That's such a waste.

Such a waste.

If I could get my hands on such a rare and exquisite remnant soul...

A glint of greed flashed in Gu Changyuan's eyes.

Its role is quite significant.

Whether it's used to forge some kind of top-tier divine artifact, or as a weapon spirit.

It was through her that they obtained those lost secret techniques and elixir formulas from the upper realm.

They even directly nourish their soul through the practice of dual cultivation.

No matter how you use it, it's a sure-fire way to make money.

What's more, she's also very good-looking.

"Lin Chen, you're a really good courier."

"Not only did they send me the Water Mirror Technique, but now they've also sent me such a generous gift."

If something is good, then it should be given to the capable.

It would be a waste to leave it in Lin Chen's hands, but it would be making the best use of it if it were in my own.

Therefore, I must get my hands on this beautiful woman.

We need to think of a way.

Gu Changyuan walked with his hands behind his back, his pace neither hurried nor slow.

Rushing in to snatch it directly isn't out of the question, since Lin Chen can't stop him anyway, but that would be too crude and might push that remnant soul to its limit.

What if that beautiful woman has some trump card to save her life, or she might just go all out and self-destruct? Wouldn't I have ended up with nothing?

Besides, directly robbing isn't very interesting; villains need to use some skillful tactics.

It would be more satisfying to have Lin Chen deliver the ring to his door himself, or for that beautiful woman to give up on him and come to him on her own initiative.

Gu Changyuan suddenly stopped, as if he had thought of something, and a smile slowly flashed across his handsome face.

"Got it."

Gu Changyuan took out a golden communication talisman from his pocket.

Moreover, it's the highest level one, which only those at the level of Holy Son and Elder can use. Once sent out, the message can immediately spread throughout the core of the sect.

With a flick of his finger, he infused a stream of spiritual energy into the talisman, which instantly lit up, emitting a faint golden light and hovering in mid-air.

The next second, an extremely respectful, even somewhat fearful, voice came from the other side of the talisman.

"May I ask what your orders are, Your Majesty?"

The call was made to a disciple in charge of miscellaneous affairs within the sect, who usually ran errands for Gu Changyuan.

"Go and make arrangements so that the sect can prepare for a major sect competition soon."

"This competition will be larger in scale and more lively, and it won't just be the elite disciples of the inner sect who will participate."

"We should also give those outer disciples a chance. All outer disciples should participate. I want to see if there are any undiscovered promising talents in our sect."

That's all.

After saying that, he waved his hand and cut off the transmission.

As for why he wanted to hold this grand competition, and why he insisted on involving outer disciples, there's no need for explanation.

In the Immortal Ascension Sect, Gu Changyuan's words are like imperial edicts and rules.

Gu Changyuan looked at the dimmed communication talisman in his hand, casually tossed it on the table, and his smile grew even brighter.

Wasn't Lin Chen trying to prove himself? Wasn't he trying to regain the face he had lost?

Isn't he just trying to cheer himself up, saying he should endure humiliation and bear the burden, that fortunes change every thirty years?

Okay, I'll give you a chance.

I'll build you the biggest stage ever.

The sect competition is the focus of everyone's attention.

I want to see if you, this so-called chosen one, can hold back in that situation.

Don't you have an old man... oh no, an old woman in your ring?

To win, to stand out, you'd definitely need to use her influence, right?

If you dare to use it, I have every right to take the ring from you openly and legitimately.

I've already thought of the reasons:

I suspect you of cheating and colluding with external forces.

Once this label is attached, who will dare to speak up for you?

Sect Affairs Hall

the other side.

The atmosphere instantly exploded.

The disciple who had been in charge of receiving the telepathic message was now sweating profusely as he put down the message talisman.

He didn't even bother to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"Hurry up, stop dawdling and get your act together!"

The shout silenced the entire office for a second.

All the disciples and managers who were busy with their work stopped what they were doing and stared at him in bewilderment.

"Just now, the Holy Son personally sent me a telepathic message!"

boom!

These words had a louder effect than a thunderclap.

The crowd, who had been somewhat listless, reacted absolutely wildly upon hearing the words "Holy Son."

One by one, they straightened their backs instantly.

In the Feathered Immortal Sect, you can ignore the sect leader's words and just give perfunctory replies to the elders' words.

But what the Holy Son Gu Changyuan said was a heavenly law!

Who would dare to be negligent?

That can really kill people!

Seeing the crowd's reaction, the disciple in charge swallowed hard and shouted:

"Listen carefully, I'll only say it once!"

"The Holy Son has ordered the sect to immediately prepare for a grand sect competition!"

"And this time is different; the Holy Son specifically gave instructions!"

"Not only will the inner disciples participate, but all the outer disciples must also participate!"

"Not one can be left behind!"

"You lot, hurry up and get this done. If we're late and displease the Holy Son, none of us will have an easy time!"