After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

[You entered without any grand procession, only a few disciples leading the way. This caused little commotion in the vast plaza, yet it still drew the attention of many cultivators.]

"When did the Jade Maiden Sect acquire such a stunning beauty? We have never heard of such a thing before!"

"It's said that the young sect leader of the Jade Maiden Sect got married twenty years ago. Could it be this woman?"

["Chichuan? He is worthy of his mother!"]

[Sounds of gritted teeth echoed across the square, but you, at the center of the discussion, merely glanced around before calmly walking towards the main stage.]

Though you didn't show it on your face, a strange feeling involuntarily arose in your heart.

[You're not surprised Jiang Jibai is here, but where did Lin Bufan come from?]

[Moreover, according to the secret reports that Yan Laosan occasionally sends, Han Xuan returned to the Hehuan Sect a year ago, and after discovering that you were not there, he immediately disappeared again.]

You are certain that he has most likely come, but he hasn't used his true form.

Wow, this is going to be interesting!

You'd better watch out, or your buddies might get together and cause some trouble.

The only saving grace is that your connection with Lin Bufan is still relatively minor this time; otherwise, with an old man as your chosen one, you would have torn the Jade Maiden Sect apart.

As you passed Lin Bufan, your eyes met, and you saw the question in his eyes. You gave a barely perceptible nod, but that glance held so much helplessness and weariness.

"Lianhuan, come quickly."

Today, Bai's mother was dressed in a sharp and stylish outfit, a stark contrast to her usual gentle and mild-mannered demeanor.

You obediently responded and quickly went up to the high platform.

[Only then did you notice that a middle-aged man of unremarkable appearance was sitting beside Bai's mother. He seemed not to exist at all; unless you looked specifically, he was merely a void in your consciousness.]

[A strong one!]

[No need to guess, this person must be the true leader of the Jade Maiden Sect, who has never shown himself since you joined.]

"Lianhuan, he is Chuan'er's unreliable father."

[When Mrs. Chi introduced the man, her tone was quite displeased, and the middle-aged man could only smile helplessly.]

【"Father."】

You bowed respectfully, your posture dignified and neither servile nor arrogant.

[This is the first lesson your mother taught you: no matter who you face, as the future mistress of the Jade Maiden Clan, you must never lose your composure.]

You were indeed slightly moved, after all, this was the first person since you came into this world to teach you to uphold your dignity. Even though the other person was primarily concerned with the reputation of the Jade Maiden Sect, as long as you were the beneficiary, that was enough.

【"OK."】

The middle-aged man nodded slightly. He had naturally heard about the changes in Chi Chuan over the years and was quite satisfied with you as his daughter-in-law.

"I heard you like kendo, so consider this my gift to you."

Before he finished speaking, he lightly raised his fingertip, and a deep blue longsword silently appeared, hovering before you.

【Buzz~】

As the sword clashed, a murderous aura, as cold as frost, permeated the air.

[High-grade spiritual weapon! 】

Seeing the look of pleasure on your face, Mother Chi smiled slightly.

"This sword is named Blue Netherworld. It was forged over nine years by combining millennia-old icy marrow with the essence of a meteorite. Even among spiritual weapons, it is a top-grade item."

[Excellent! It seems that calling him "father" wasn't in vain.]

You quickly accepted it with both hands, and were about to bow to the middle-aged man again.

But a large hand firmly gripped his wrist. Ikegawa glanced at his father with disdain.

"Old man, you're being too stingy. Lianhuan is your daughter-in-law, how can you just give her an ordinary spirit sword?"

The middle-aged man, enraged, puffed out his beard and glared, then with a flick of his sleeve, his figure vanished from the platform.

"Stealing a moment of leisure again!"

[Mother Chi sighed softly, then turned her gaze to you.]

"Lianhuan, the Phoenix Cry in the Purple Heaven Competition is a grand event for both nations. You will be in charge of this preliminary round. Can you do it?"

"We must do our best."

You slapped away Chi Chuan's large hand that was trying to wrap around your waist, and glared at him irritably. Didn't he see the audience was about to erupt in chaos?

[I'm talking about that ordinary-looking boy in the corner. Brother Han, your disguise has been exposed.]

[Your blatant anger drew a glance from Bai's mother. You quickly nodded slightly to her, then spun around and landed in the center of the square.]

"Gentlemen, I am Shen Lianhuan, the manager of the Jade Maiden Sect. Today's preliminary examination will be presided over by me. The competition shall now begin!"

Without uttering a single word, you made your announcement and then leaped back onto the platform.

This scene, ironically, earned the favor of the participating cultivators. Mother Chi nodded in satisfaction at your composed demeanor, gave a brief instruction, and then left the plaza with peace of mind.

"Madam, are you tired? Please sit down."

[It's been almost five years since you last saw Chi Chuan. Not only do you need to train, but he also needs to go into seclusion to prepare for this competition.]

[However, this person is as sincere towards you as ever, it's just that their gaze... is a little too intense!]

"I have long heard of the Jade Lotus Sect's young sect leader's formidable combat prowess, unmatched among those of the same level. Would you be so kind as to offer some guidance?"

Hearing the sound, everyone looked over and saw an ordinary-looking young man slowly walking onto the arena.

The sudden sound broke the slightly ambiguous atmosphere between you.

[In the selection rounds of the Phoenix Soaring Through the Purple Heavens Grand Competition, participants can freely choose their opponents in the first round. Each person has three challenge opportunities, and each person can be challenged three times.]

Regardless of the method, participants must appear in a total of three matches, and win two to advance to the next round.

After the first round ends, the second round of the ranking contest will begin.

【"snort!"】

[Chi Chuan snorted coldly, his figure suddenly flying out and crashing heavily onto the arena.]

【It's here!】

Your eyes brightened slightly, a hint of excitement in them. Old Han, he really can't hold back.

However, with his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level, fighting against a second-generation immortal who has already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, Brother Han is likely to suffer a loss this time!

But when you catch a glimpse of Jiang Jibai not far away, slowly lowering his raised wrist, you can't help but sigh inwardly.

[Tsk tsk~ Brother Chi, take care!]

Jiang Jibai is different from Han Xuan; he is a genuine ninth-ranked genius on the list of prodigies, possessing astonishing combat strength.

"Teacher, what is my senior sister's current cultivation level?"

In the audience, Lin Bufan's gaze frequently swept towards your direction.

The scene from the Sword Fighting Peak competition is still vivid in his mind to this day.

"Early stage of Foundation Establishment."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan was taken aback, then somewhat disappointed.

He doesn't care why you're here or whether you've betrayed the Sword Sect. After all, he himself is restless and therefore suspects you must have some scheme in mind.

It's just a pity I can't fight you anymore, after all, the impression you left on him on the Sword Fighting Peak arena that day was too deep.

Immediately, his gaze fell on Ikegawa, a barely concealed hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes.

[As my senior sister's husband, he must be very strong!]

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