Chapter Fifty-Six: The Grand Sect Tournament of the Cultivation World

Brother Lin, are you unaware? Next month is the Great Sect Competition of the Cultivation World. Since the competition is set to take place over the vast Central Plains, we’ll be departing in just a few days.” Seeing Lin Yanghao about to leave, Lu Gaotong suddenly remembered the Great Sect Competition and hurriedly called out to him.

“What did you say? What exactly is the Great Sect Competition?” Lin Yanghao paused, curiosity sparked by Lu Gaotong’s words.

“The Great Sect Competition is held not long after every sect recruits new disciples. Each sect sends ten disciples to participate. Even if we don’t compete ourselves, we can still join in the excitement, can’t we?” Lu Gaotong smiled, turning to Lin Yanghao.

“I heard the rewards for this newcomer competition are especially generous this time. It’s said that the champion—the Newcomer King—will be rewarded with a high-tier spirit beast. The runner-up receives a superior-grade Foundation Pill, which is a rare treasure. With such a pill, even someone with the poorest spiritual roots can establish their foundation. As for third place, the prize is ten thousand low-grade spirit stones. But with our meager abilities, I suppose all we can do is watch from the sidelines.” Lu Gaotong continued before Lin Yanghao could respond.

Lin Yanghao’s heart stirred at the prospect, but he had no intention of vying for the title of Newcomer King. Though he now had a rough estimate of his own strength, he understood well that there is always someone better out there. The sects are full of prodigies beyond counting, so he felt little confidence in his chances. There was, in truth, an even more important reason: one must not flaunt their abilities too boldly; discretion is the true path. Those who boast often invite disaster.

Thus, his plans for establishing his foundation would have to be postponed for now.

Time flew quickly; a few days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Lin Yanghao focused on comprehending the “Chaos Divine Spirit Manual,” yet he made no progress. He still could not sense even a trace of chaotic energy. Discouraged, he nearly considered giving up, but recalling that the Dao Yuan Saint Emperor cultivated for untold millennia before barely reaching the sixth layer, he realized he had been too impatient. Cultivation cannot be rushed.

“All newly promoted outer sect disciples gather in the front courtyard! We depart immediately!”

A voice echoed from the sky, and many outer sect disciples hurried toward the front courtyard. Lin Yanghao was naturally among them.

“Indeed, today is the day of the Cultivation World’s Newcomer Sect Competition. You must all give it your best. Whoever makes it into the top three will not only receive rewards from the alliance, but the sect itself will also bestow prizes.” Just as Lin Yanghao arrived, he saw an inner sect elder addressing them.