Rumble!!!

Suddenly, the Immortal Might descended, causing everyone to involuntarily close their mouths, looking over with utmost reverence.

A flash of light appeared, and two figures, not particularly tall but incredibly majestic, descended. The Immortal Might bestowed blessings, akin to Immortals ruling the world. The earth trembled in submission, and everyone's hearts were filled with endless respect and admiration. These two figures were naturally the Sect Master Immortal and the Holy Maiden, the two supreme beings of the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, Demi Immortals of the Seeking Immortal Realm. In the Cultivation World, they stand at the peak, towering figures.

With just a stomp of their feet, the entire Cultivation World would shake.

Many disciples had never seen the Sect Master Immortal or the Holy Maiden, and now they were beyond excited to behold the Immortal visage.

Behind the Sect Master Immortal and the Holy Maiden, there were surprisingly two figures, one being Sun Wukong and the other the little girl Tangyu had encountered on the grassland. Compared to last time, Sun Wukong's monkey nature had been restrained significantly. However, he still couldn't remain idle, his eyes roving around. He was also clad in a white battle armor, which made him appear somewhat imposing. What made Tangyu's eyes widen was that he was holding a golden stick in his hand.

"Jingu Bang?" Tangyu was slightly taken aback. Could it be such a coincidence? This obviously wasn't the Sun Wukong of Earth's mythology. How could he look so similar and even wielding a Jingu Bang as a weapon? This was like a living version of the Monkey King. If not for Sun Wukong existing only in Huaxia's ancient legend, Tangyu would surely believe this was the prototype of the Earth Sun Wukong.

However, on second thought, it didn't seem impossible. This Sun Wukong was sealed in the Nuwa stone by Nuwa, possibly brought from Earth when Pangu Nuwa left Earth.

Thinking of this possibility, Tangyu couldn't help but shake his head.

"Welcome, Sect Master Immortal and Holy Maiden!" A dignified voice suddenly sounded.

Immediately, everyone else reacted, shouting in unison, "Welcome, Sect Master Immortal and Holy Maiden!" The resounding voices could break through the Ninth Heaven, echoing throughout the world. Such holy might could only be possessed by a place like the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect.

Many disciples were overwhelmed with excitement; being able to see the Sect Master Immortal and the Holy Maiden was indeed a great honor. With the Sect Master Immortal and the Holy Maiden personally attending today's disciple competition, it naturally infused everyone with extra enthusiasm to demonstrate their strength, making the competition even fiercer. After all, who wouldn't want to perform well in front of the Sect Master Immortal? If one could receive even a word of praise from the Sect Master Immortal, that would be boundless glory.

Passion and fighting spirit surged like a rampant flood, pushing the atmosphere at the scene to a peak.

The Sect Master Immortal scanned the crowd with a smile, nodded slightly, and sat together with the Holy Maiden below the throne, overlooking the earth, dominating the sky, exuding supreme Immortal Might. The little girl and Sun Wukong obediently followed behind the two, their appearance capturing everyone's attention. Sun Wukong was understandable, being a favored child of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Artifacts, destined to be extraordinary from birth. Therefore, it was no wonder that Sun Wukong was favored by the Sect Master Immortal.

However, the little girl was what truly astonished everyone. As a tiny little one, she was fortunate enough to be by the side of the Holy Maiden, clearly showing the depth of the Holy Maiden's favor for her. This left people astonished and incredibly envious.

The voice of the Sect Master Immortal suddenly rang out: "The rewards for this year's annual disciple competition are as follows: the top ten Outer Sect Disciples can be promoted to Inner Sect Disciples. The top five Inner Sect Disciples can receive corresponding rewards. The first place can receive five hundred Merit Points, the second place two hundred Merit Points, the third place one hundred Merit Points, fourth place sixty Merit Points, and the fifth place thirty Merit Points. Alright, you may begin."

Boom—

The Sect Master Immortal's words were concise, directly announcing the rewards, yet these rewards indeed stirred the hearts.

For the Outer Sect Disciples, having ten promotion spots to Inner Sect Disciple was enough to make three thousand disciples fight fiercely. Ten spots might sound few, yet they weren't too few. After all, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple isn't an easy feat. If an Outer Sect Disciple reaches the Seventh Level of the Mystic Law Realm within a year, they can directly become an Inner Sect Disciple. Otherwise, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple is relatively difficult.

Therefore, this competition was an extra opportunity, naturally making the Outer Sect Disciples extremely excited and frenzied.

What attracts the most is the reward for the Inner Sect disciples. The reward for the first place is as high as five hundred Merit Points, a number that is indeed quite substantial. Five hundred Merit Points, to Tangyu, is a lethal temptation. After all, he had his eyes on some items in the Treasure Hall last time, and their value was very high, reaching several hundred Merit Points. If he could get these five hundred Merit Points this time, he could exchange for all the items he saw last time.

This holds significant meaning for Tangyu. He glanced at the Sect Master Immortal, knowing this should be a reward the Sect Master Immortal deliberately set up for him, otherwise, the reward would not be set so high. Besides, the Sect Master knew Tangyu's strength and was aware that winning first place is almost certain for him. This kind of reward is clearly equivalent to a gift for Tangyu.

Such generosity sparked a heated discussion among the Inner Sect disciples. Even the veteran disciples were extremely surprised. Some veteran disciples even wanted to participate in this disciple competition; the reward is too attractive.

Veteran disciples would also have some contests, but this disciple competition is mainly focused on new disciples, and veteran disciples have no rewards. It's just a form of motivation. The competition for veteran disciples is voluntary, not mandatory. Veteran disciples have many ways of showcasing themselves. For instance, promotion to elite disciples is one channel. Above elite disciples, there is the Saint Heir.

The Saint Heir represents the highest honor among disciples, a symbol of strength and status. The number of Saint Heirs in the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect can be counted on both hands, extremely rare. Each Saint Heir has a very high status and formidable strength. To become a Saint Heir, the basic requirement is to reach the Golden Core Ninth Layer. Even after achieving the Golden Core Ninth Layer, becoming a Saint Heir still requires passing numerous tests.

In Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, the status of the Saint Heir surpasses many Elders and can reside in the Sixth Heaven. Each Saint Heir has an absolute Zifu Realm battle power. For example, Fu Sang, although said to be Golden Core Ninth Layer, is a Saint Heir. His reputation outside is no less than Lei Dong, those peerless talents.

Tangyu now pursues the status of a Saint Heir. In the Golden Core Realm, he can be promoted to an elite disciple; he has long been eligible to become an elite disciple. But being an elite disciple doesn't mean much. Only being a Saint Heir has some significance. Whenever a Saint Heir is born in the Jiuzhou Immortal Sect, it will be announced worldwide. The birth of a Saint Heir is also considered relatively grand.

However, Tangyu's current realm is still too low. Although he possesses combat power akin to Golden Core Ninth Layer, he might not necessarily succeed in becoming a Saint Heir.

Elder Yu came forward to host this disciple competition; he began organizing the Outer Sect disciple competition. The first round adopts voluntary registration; those without strength are not advised to sign up. Yet, over a thousand disciples still registered. After registration, naturally, the elimination matches of the first round began, drawing opponents randomly, one battle to eliminate one. Although randomization is quite prevalent, it shouldn't significantly impact the overall process.

The Outer Sect disciple competition is hardly worth focusing on. However, Tangyu paid some attention to Wang Qiutian and his group's performance; their talent isn't considered high, which leaves their current strength unknown. Competing for the top ten should be quite challenging for them.

The Outer Sect disciple competition proceeded fervently; after several rounds of elimination, the final thirty-six contestants for the finals were determined. Tangyu was gratified that among Wang Qiutian's group of eight, four entered the top thirty-six. They were Wang Qiutian, Liu Yuanyan, Miao Li, and Nan Jiang. Wang Qiutian turned out to be the most steadfast among them, progressing relatively smoothly. Liu Yuanyan, Miao Li, and Nan Jiang, on the other hand, had a harder time, making it out somewhat luckily.

Tangyu smirked slightly: "It seems that Wang Qiutian has the greatest chance of entering the top ten. If Liu Yuanyan and the others don't have any big luck, it will be challenging for them to enter the top ten."

The final outcome was unsurprisingly as Tangyu anticipated. Liu Yuanyan and the other two were eliminated as soon as the competition started, whereas Wang Qiutian remained steadfast. Despite the battles being tough, almost leaving him defeated, he persevered and successfully entered the top ten. However, his final ranking was somewhat unflattering—ninth place, nearly at the bottom.

The first place in the Outer Sect disciple competition was taken by Bi Zhan, who Tangyu had taught a lesson last time. Although this guy is outrageously arrogant, his talent and strength are undeniable. His strength has improved significantly since last time.

Wang Qiutian and the others approached Tangyu, who greeted them with a respectful smile: "Brother Qiutian, congratulations."

Wang Qiutian grinned and said: "Brother Tangyu, don't say that. My little achievement is trivial before you, just luck. It's not easy at all to come this far."

Tangyu patted his shoulder and said, "Very well done. Becoming an Inner Sect disciple of Jiuzhou Immortal Sect is a major breakthrough and your honor." As Tangyu looked at Liu Yuanyan and the others, he continued, "You all must work harder to get promoted to Inner Sect disciples early so you can bring glory to your families."

Liu Yuanyan and the other seven, despite feeling downcast, lifted their spirits at Tangyu's words, nodding heavily and brimming with fighting spirit and determination, indicating they'll work twice as hard to become Inner Sect disciples soon.

Tangyu keeps their efforts in his view. With continued effort, they will surely succeed.

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