He began his journey to becoming a true immortal by causing others to fail their tribulations.

Inside the cabin, Xun Yan said with some surprise, "Elder, these rewards are already more than enough. Isn't it a bit too much to hold a meeting to praise them?"

The outer sect elder patted Xun Yan on the shoulder with a smile and said:

"No need for formalities. You not only brought back important information, but you also selflessly saved many fellow disciples. Such deeds definitely deserve to be publicized."

This is not only a compliment to you, but also an opportunity for others to take you as a role model, even if not everyone can be like you.

But as long as it can make them better, it will be of great benefit not only to themselves but also to the Misty Sect.

Alright, I won't disturb your rest any longer. Get ready well; you can't be late for tomorrow's awards ceremony.

After saying this, the outer sect elder turned and left.

Xun Yan and Lu Ge escorted him all the way to the small wooden house before stopping. Lu Ge said with a hint of admiration, "Brother Yan, you're amazing!"

"I only did what I could, there was absolutely no need for such a grand ceremony," Xun Yan said, waving his hand.

"Oh! Brother Yan, you're too modest. I think you deserve all of this." Lu Ge looked like a little fanboy.

Xun Yan smiled and said, "There's no such thing as deserved or undeserved; it's mainly about the sect's trust."

After saying this, Xun Yan went to cultivate. He had to go on stage tomorrow, so he needed to be in the best possible condition.

Only then can we cope with possible unexpected events.

Lu Ge didn't disturb him. He went to the mission hall to continue doing some missions and earn as many contribution points as possible.

As Xun Yan's roommate, he felt that he also had to be good enough.

As the sun set, Xun Yan opened his eyes again.

After this training, he clearly felt that he was only half a step away from transcending the tribulation.

"Let's prepare for the tribulation after we collect the rewards tomorrow! There's no need to drag it out any longer."

After muttering something, Xun Yan opened the system map and immediately saw a light spot flashing in the center of the map.

Although a new goal has emerged, Xun Yan is not happy at all, because this spot of light represents himself.

"System, are you fucking trying to be mean even to me?" Xun Yan complained in his mind.

[Host, you are also a cultivator and need to undergo tribulation, so you can naturally become a target.]

[And host, wouldn't it be easy for you to fail your tribulation?]

[However, this system suggests that you wait until your cultivation level is high enough before attempting to break your tribulation. The rewards will be better that way, maximizing the cost-effectiveness.]

"Heh... You don't need to tell me that."

Xun Yan continued to complain in his heart, even to himself, that the rewards he received would decrease with each iteration.

The rewards for destroying cultivators at lower levels are not particularly good to begin with.

Using this almost free opportunity for the Qi Refining stage of tribulation would be no different from picking up a sesame seed and losing a watermelon.

The next morning, Xun Yan finished packing and went to the training square outside the gate.

The training square was already packed with people, including not only outer disciples but also outer sect stewards and elders.

When Xun Yan arrived at the training ground, someone shouted, "Senior Brother Xun is here!"

Upon hearing the shouts and seeing Xun Yan, many people almost unanimously greeted, "Greetings, Senior Brother Xun."

"Greetings, fellow disciples." Xun Yan waved to everyone as he walked inside.

When they were still a few meters away from the platform, a familiar figure appeared in front of Xun Yan. It was Mu Qingrou.

"Senior Brother Xun Yan." Mu Qingrou is currently wearing the clothes of a direct disciple of Yaochi Peak, and her appearance and temperament have not changed much.

However, she gives off a more gentle and graceful vibe.

After glancing at Mu Qingrou a couple more times, Xun Yan asked, "You've already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage?"

Mu Qingrou smiled and said, "Yes. Thanks to my master's careful guidance, I was able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage so quickly."

Xun Yan smiled and said, "Then I should call you Senior Sister Mu from now on."

Many disciples of the Misty Sect do not have a master to pass on their knowledge to them, and their seniority is generally calculated based on the time they entered the sect.

However, people often address those who have reached a higher level of spiritual attainment as senior brothers or sisters.

Even though the overall atmosphere of the Misty Sect is good, this world is ultimately a dog-eat-dog world.

Strong people naturally receive more respect.

But Mu Qingrou shook her head and said, "Senior Brother Xun Yan, no matter what my cultivation level is, you will always be my senior brother."

An elder from the outer sect said, "Alright, it's about time. Let Xun Yan receive his reward first, then you can catch up properly."

Although he was urging him on, the outer sect elder still had a smile on his face and spoke in a very kind tone.

Xun Yan's status and position should rise higher and higher, and now is a good time to make good connections.

Mu Qingrou is Jiang Wangshuang's personal disciple, and her current status is quite high.

Neither of these two individuals were people he, as an outer sect elder, could afford to offend.

"Sorry." Mu Qingrou apologized and stepped aside. Xun Yan was the main character here today, and she couldn't let him interfere.

When Xun Yan arrived at the makeshift platform, the outer sect elder cleared his throat and gave a brief opening speech.

The main point was to clarify Xun Yan's contributions this time, and to emphasize his heroic act of risking his life to save his fellow disciples in the Thunderous Secret Realm.

Although these things about Xun Yan had already spread among the outer disciples, hearing the outer elders recount them firsthand still shocked many people.

After saying all this, the outer sect elder took out the reward given by the sect.

When he opened a box, many people stared wide-eyed.

The outer sect elder chuckled and said, "In recognition of Xun Yan's contributions, the sect has decided to reward Xun Yan with a set of spiritual artifacts—the Twelve Star Heavenly Array Flags."

"They're actually magical artifacts! And a complete set!"

"These sets of magical artifacts are rarer and more powerful than individual artifacts!"

"Formation flags? Does that mean Senior Brother Xun also knows how to set up formations?"

"Haven't you heard? Senior Brother Xun saved people precisely by using an array."

"As expected of Senior Brother Xun! He knows so much."

"I wonder if I'll ever get a magical artifact in my lifetime."

Not only were the outer disciples below the stage shocked, but Xun Yan was also a little surprised.

He really didn't expect the Misty Sect to be so generous, directly rewarding him with a set of spiritual artifacts.

And these Twelve Star Heavenly Array Flags are definitely a good thing for him.

This will allow him to set up the Nine Heavens Thunder Array in the shortest possible time.

If he becomes skilled enough, he can even manipulate the formation to move, greatly improving its mobility.

Although he had initially intended to feign reluctance, Xun Yan was not at all pretentious after seeing the Twelve Stars Heavenly Array Flag.

After accepting the box, he said, "Thank you for the sect's trust and guidance, and thank you for the elders' encouragement..."

After exchanging pleasantries, Xun Yan infused spiritual power into the Twelve Star Heavenly Array Flags to complete the recognition of their master.

But before Xun Yan could close the box, the twelve battle flags inside suddenly flew up.

They floated around Xun Yan, forming a mysterious array.