The competition introduced that Shen Ling was in danger.

If he really took Liu Meier as a maidservant, she would probably faint from shock.

Leng Youmeng knew Chen Yuan liked the idea, so she didn't give him a chance to refuse and immediately made the decision:

"It's settled then. After the Newcomer Grand Competition ends, I'll have Mei'er follow you."

Chen Yuan didn't want to dwell on the topic, so he immediately asked about the specific details of the Newcomer Grand Competition.

"The Newcomer Grand Competition is divided into three areas: Outer Sect, Inner Sect, and Direct Disciple."

Outer Sect competes against Outer Sect, Inner Sect competes against Inner Sect, and Direct Disciple competes against Direct Disciple.

Feeling a tickle in her hand, Leng Youmeng glared at Chen Yuan. "We're talking serious business!"

Chen Yuan immediately released Leng Youmeng's small hand, sat up straight, and assumed a posture of careful listening.

Seeing this, Leng Youmeng continued, "Your main arena is naturally the Direct Disciples."

With that, she handed a Jade Slip to Chen Yuan.

"This contains information on the Personal Disciples of the other four peaks. You should take a good look."

Chen Yuan took the Jade Slip and immediately began examining it.

The Jade Slip contained information not only on the newcomers but also on previous generations of Disciples.

However, it only showed information regarding their last recorded action, noting their Realm at that time.

Half an hour later, Chen Yuan had a general understanding of the Personal Disciples from the other four peaks.

For instance, the Peak Revered Master of Tianqing Peak is the Sect Master, and there are three newly admitted Disciples in total.

The strongest among them is named Chu Yong, whose last recorded action was half a month ago, with a strength at the Golden Core Eighth Layer Late Stage.

Achieving a Breakthrough to the Golden Core Eighth Layer after two years of Cultivation—that's quite interesting.

"The Newcomer Grand Competition is nothing; the Sect Grand Competition half a month from now is the true stage for Prodigies," Leng Youmeng whispered.

Chen Yuan was stunned. Why was the Sect Grand Competition immediately following the Newcomer Grand Competition?

Only after Leng Youmeng's explanation did he realize the truth.

The Sect Grand Competition is held once every ten years, and the Newcomer Grand Competition is held once every twenty-two years. After several cycles, they just happened to be scheduled together.

"Revered Master, what is the reward for the Sect Grand Competition?" Chen Yuan asked.

The reward for the Newcomer Grand Competition is one Earth Rank Cultivation Technique and 100 Contribution Points.

Sect Contribution Points can be used within the Sect to purchase Cultivation Techniques, Medicinal Pills, and Magical Artifacts, but they are extremely difficult to obtain; ordinary missions usually only yield single-digit Contribution Points.

Spirit Rank Cultivation Techniques/Magical Artifacts require 50 Contribution Points.

Earth Rank: 300 Contribution Points.

Heaven Rank: 1000 Contribution Points.

"500 Contribution Points plus one Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique. Every subsequent ranking also has corresponding rewards.

Even if you fail to make the list, there is a participation prize of 3 Contribution Points," Leng Youmeng replied, then looked Chen Yuan up and down, raising an eyebrow:

"What? You want to participate in the Sect Grand Competition too?"

Chen Yuan nodded. "Revered Master, I want to try."

Leng Youmeng didn't refuse. A Direct Disciple True Monarch is not comparable to the trash outside.

It would be good to let this kid suffer a setback so he doesn't become too arrogant.

"Revered Master, what restrictions are there for the Sect Grand Competition?"

Leng Youmeng nodded. "Naturally, there are. The age must not exceed three hundred years."

Chen Yuan's brow relaxed. According to the information in the Jade Slip given by his Revered Master, those under three hundred years old were, at most, in the Nascent Soul Stage.

Because those who can achieve a Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul before the age of three hundred are without exception existences like the Dragon and Phoenix among men.

Those Direct Disciples in the Soul Transformation Stage were all over three hundred years old.

Some had already become Outer Sect Elders, some had advanced to the Void Return stage and become Inner Sect Elders, and others remained on the peaks to instruct Disciples on behalf of the Peak Revered Master.

After understanding the general situation, Chen Yuan began to Cultivate, and soon a day passed.

Night fell.

"Revered Master, are your injuries better?" Chen Yuan asked with concern.

"Last night, the Spirit Medicine Garden Elder refined a Cold Lotus Soul Nourishing Pill for me. My injuries are now completely healed."

Hearing this, Chen Yuan no longer hesitated and forcefully pinned his Revered Master against the wall and kissed her.

Leng Youmeng's eyelashes fluttered. Chen Yuan was so bold; how dare he forcibly kiss her?!

...An hour later,

The two sat cross-legged on the ground and began refining the benefits gained from Dual Cultivation.

In an instant, a massive amount of Spiritual Power surged from all directions, forming a Spiritual Qi vortex, and the Spiritual Veins resonated.

Boom! Golden Core Eighth Layer Early Stage!

Leng Youmeng's willow brows lifted slightly. This was... another Breakthrough? What a Prodigy!

Chen Yuan opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of turbid Qi, his expression calm and unwavering.

"Your composure is quite good. If it were Nianchu, she would have already been jumping around excitedly."

"Revered Master, you flatter me." Chen Yuan smiled modestly.

At the first quarter of the Zi hour (around 11:15 PM),

Chen Yuan suddenly stood up, bowed to Leng Youmeng, and said, "Revered Master, your Disciple has something he needs to attend to outside."

Leng Youmeng felt a little suspicious internally, but she didn't ask further. Everyone has their own secrets.

"The Sect Grand Competition starts tomorrow at the beginning of the Chen hour (7 AM). Don't be late," she reminded him.

Chen Yuan bowed and took his leave.

The reason he left at this time was that a jade-green Jade Slip in his ring was constantly vibrating. He had left it for Shen Ling, and she would not use this Jade Slip to contact him unless it was an emergency.

Tianqing City, South Street.

A group of guards rushed into Shen Ling's residence and smashed things wildly.

In the main hall,

Shen Ling took out a long sword and held it defensively in front of her chest, which was heaving violently, still showing signs of shock.

"Don't come any closer! My Dao Companion is a Personal Disciple of the Xuantian Sect named Chen Yuan. When he arrives, none of you will escape punishment."

The leading man laughed heartily and scornfully said:

"Little girl, a Personal Disciple? You must have been fooled! I've been in Tianqing City for so many years, yet I've never heard of this Chen Yuan fellow."

The man was named Zheng Kaiwei, the Second Young Master of the Zheng Family, a first-rate Family in Tianqing City.

The Zheng Family is a Fourth Rank Soul Transformation Family.

Zheng Kaiwei looked toward a nearby attendant. "Have you heard of this Chen Yuan fellow?"

The attendant quickly shook his head. "Never heard of him."

Zheng Kaiwei spread his hands. "See, little girl? You've been tricked."

Remembering Chen Yuan's gentleness, Shen Ling quickly shook her head. "Nonsense! You're not allowed to slander Brother Chen."

"Hahaha, are you trying to make me die laughing, little girl?" Zheng Kaiwei laughed until he bent over, then his expression turned fierce, and the precious saber at his waist was drawn:

"Hand over the property deed, then get over here and serve this Young Master properly. Otherwise, I'll have to tie you up and throw you into a brothel once I'm tired of playing with you."

This place is located in the South Street commercial district, an excellent location. Previously, the property was in the hands of an Inner Sect Elder of the Xuantian Sect, making it difficult for the Zheng Family to touch.

Now that it had been bought by someone else, the Zheng Family became interested.

After much inquiry, Zheng Kaiwei learned that the purchaser of the property was a Young Master in brocade robes, who should be the Chen Yuan mentioned by the woman before him.

Zheng Kaiwei was certain that he had absolutely never heard this name.

Zheng Kaiwei's older brother is the Head Senior Brother of Yuanqing Peak. As long as the property wasn't in the hands of a Xuantian Sect Elder, they would be fine. Who within ten thousand miles would dare oppose the Xuantian Sect?

Having figured this out, he led his men to break into the residence overnight, intending to seize the property by force.

Shen Ling reversed her grip and pressed the sword against her neck, her voice icy: "Even if I die, I won will not submit willingly."

Just at that moment, a powerful gust of wind swept in from outside the hall, causing the hair on Shen Ling's forehead to flutter.

In an instant, a silent figure stepped into the hall, the heavenly feather zither in their hand trembling continuously.

Zheng Kaiwei turned around, his eyes fixed on the newcomer, and shouted, "Who are you? Why are you here?"