After working for both the righteous and demonic factions, I became a big shot.

"Your three Holy Son candidates will also participate in this Inner Sect Competition of the Divine Demon Sect. You should collect as much information about these three as possible."

"Their martial arts techniques, strength, moves, even their personalities and hobbies..."

After Elder Qingxu finished speaking, he looked quietly at Shen An, waiting for the latter's question.

To everyone's surprise, Shen An had no questions. He simply clasped his hands and nodded, saying, "Disciple obeys. I will register to participate in this inner sect competition and try my best to find out more about the three candidates."

Shen An felt no pressure at all about this. He knew that the selection of the Holy Son of the Demonic Sect was extremely cruel, with the competition often involving blood sacrifices and the massacre of cities.

Shen An couldn't figure out why the sect needed the information on these three people.

However, he didn't ask any further questions. Sometimes, if a leader doesn't say something, it means you don't need to know.

"Well, you can do your best in this matter. In addition, I have come here today to announce something on behalf of the sect."

As Master Qingxu spoke, he took out a jade pendant engraved with the sect's emblem from his sleeve.

"From today onwards, Shen An will be placed under the jurisdiction of the sect's inner disciples, and will enjoy the same treatment as inner disciples."

After saying that, he handed the jade pendant, which symbolized the mark of an inner disciple, to Shen An.

The latter was taken aback. An inner disciple of the Jade Purity Dao Sect?

This is far more valuable than what he currently holds as an inner disciple of the Divine Demon Sect.

The reason is simple: the Jade Purity Dao Sect is not only stronger than the Divine Demon Sect, but also because its inner sect is much more difficult to enter.

Besides requiring cultivation qualifications and strength, they also value a person's character and overall qualities. Every year, only one in a thousand outer disciples can enter the inner sect.

"Thank you for your kindness, sect. I'm afraid I'm not worthy enough..."

Shen An asked in confusion.

Elder Qingxu smiled and said, "You were unanimously recommended by all the elders, and you deserve it."

"Upon joining the inner sect of my Jade Purity Dao Sect, you may choose a medium-grade magic weapon as your weapon. Given your current situation, the sect has made a special exception and is giving you two items to protect your life."

After saying that, Master Qingxu waved his hand, and Shen An felt that an inconspicuous little bead appeared on his chest, and his shoes were changed.

"These two items, the beads will ensure you can withstand a full-force attack from a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, while the shoes will increase your speed by forty percent!"

Upon hearing this, Shen An was overjoyed, for these two items were indeed very useful for his survival at the moment.

I love my sect.

"Elder Qingxu, you came here for more than just these matters, didn't you?" Shen An first expressed his gratitude, and then asked.

These matters are already impressive enough for Emei Peak. Since a big shot like Elder Qingxu has come in person, there must be other important matters at stake.

Master Qingxu tapped Shen An on the head and nodded: "You guessed correctly. Besides giving you things and announcing the mission, I also have to save someone."

"The Yin Yue Sect has captured one of my outer sect elders. I came here specifically for this matter, and since I was passing through, I came to see you first." After saying this, Master Qingxu sighed.

Clearly, the rescue operation was not going smoothly.

Upon hearing this, Shen An fell silent. He couldn't help with this matter; he knew absolutely nothing about the situation at the Yin Yue Sect, especially since the Shenmo Sect and the Yin Yue Sect had always been at odds.

"Alright, you should go back now. Remember to come find Elder Feng if you need anything." After saying this, Master Qingxu said no more.

Shen An respectfully bid farewell to Elder Qingxu and followed Emei Peak out of the basement.

Shen An reported some of his recent writings to Emei Peak, which naturally made the latter very happy.

Shen An's report was already the best reporting material, and he didn't need to make any changes to it.

In addition, Shen An gave Emei Peak two small storage bags.

"Elder, the white storage bag is yours. I know you've been working hard lately, so I've specially reduced the normal rent for our pharmacy and even given you a few extra tickets and spots for the auction."

Shen An didn't give anything directly this time, but the tickets and spots were worth more than anything else.

Nowadays, if you want to sell things in Qinglongfang Market, besides having good products, the most important thing is to queue up.

However, there is a way to avoid queuing, which is to use the slip of paper approved by Shen An.

Upon hearing this, Emei Peak was taken aback: "Is this...is this appropriate?"

What does this mean? It means that he can quietly dispose of some discarded pills that the sect doesn't want. Even if they are discarded pills, they can be sold for a sky-high price here, at the auction.

"Of course it's appropriate. After all, our pharmacy was extorted before, and this is compensation," Shen Anyi said righteously.

Emei Peak was somewhat confused by Shen An's words, but was still "forced" to accept.

"The green storage bag is for Elder Qingxu. Inside are some remnants of Daoist scriptures from inside Lanyue Peak. I hope they will be of use to the elder."

For someone like Master Qingxu, offering money or magical treasures is hardly appealing; only things like this might please him.

And it doesn't violate any rules.

Emei Peak said he would definitely bring it.

.........

In the days that followed, Shen An was busy, receiving special training from his master every day, and practicing swordsmanship taught by Feng Qingyu at night. He also took time to learn movement techniques, since he had already worn such good shoes and it would be a waste not to practice movement techniques.

Soon, the day of the inner sect competition arrived.

Martial Arts Peak is a place enveloped by an array, where the entire mountain has been flattened. In the very center is the main arena for martial arts competitions, and in addition, there are more than a dozen smaller arenas.

When Shen An and his fellow disciples from Lan Yue Peak arrived, there were already quite a few people there.

"Junior brother, when the battle starts later, just hide behind your senior brothers and sisters, and I'll make sure you pass the preliminary round," Sikong Ying said to Shen An as he turned around.

The others nodded in agreement, not finding anything amiss.

Sikong Ying and the others returned to participate, and they had all made significant progress in the past two months. Although they were still at the Golden Core stage, they were much more advanced than before.

After all, spirit stones are good for health.

In fact, it wasn't just them; even the other disciples of Lanyue Peak had made some progress in their strength, since their monthly salary had doubled, which made a difference.

And the source of all this was this junior brother who was in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

The first match of the competition was a free-for-all, with the Golden Core stage in one area and the Foundation Establishment stage in another.

"Golden Core stage disciples are in Zone A, Foundation Establishment stage cultivators are in Zone B. Don't go to the wrong zone."

As Shen An walked to his assigned area, he continuously gathered information from various places in his mind.

After all, it's rare for so many peaks of the Divine Demon Sect to gather here, and just from their conversations, you can glean a lot of information.

As all the disciples finished signing in, the Grand Elder, along with more than ten elders, peak masters, and more than thirty outer sect peak masters, landed on the distant viewing platform.

This imposing aura made all the disciples too afraid to even breathe.

Elders at the Integration Stage, Refinement Stage, and Deity Transformation Stage—who are usually elusive and rarely seen—all made an appearance, creating a truly spectacular scene.

"The Divine Demon Sect's Inner Disciples Grand Competition begins today!"

"In the first round of elimination, only one hundred people will remain in the Golden Core stage, and only eighty people will remain in the Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Remember, you must never kill your fellow disciples."

After speaking, the Grand Elder withdrew, and the referees from both areas entered the arena.

Thus began a chaotic battle.

In this elimination tournament where everyone was essentially fighting their own battles, Lan Yuefeng's performance quickly attracted everyone's attention.

We really can't afford to be careless. Other peaks are all fighting their own battles, and even when they band together, it's just a few people. How can there be an entire peak protecting one person like this?

When did our sect become so united and friendly?