Chapter 404: Inner Sect Disciple, superior Immortal Cave

A flicker of passion flashed in the eyes of all seven people.

The status and resources of an Inner Sect Disciple far exceed those of an Outer Sect Disciple.

If one could become an Inner Sect Disciple…

It would be like ascending to the heavens in a single step!

“Now, the drawing of lots begins.”

The light screen appeared once again.

Zhou Chen and Zi Yan looked at each other.

Neither of them expected to meet in this round.

Zi Yan gave a bitter smile. “It seems my luck has run out.”

“To encounter you…”

She shook her head. “I'm afraid I won't be able to win.”

Zhou Chen said indifferently, “Fellow Daoist Zi Yan is too modest.”

“Your strength is also very great.”

“In this battle, I will go all out.”

Zi Yan nodded. “Good, then I won't be polite either.”

“Since we've met, let's fight with everything we've got.”

“First match: Zhou Chen versus Zi Yan!”

“Both parties, take the stage!”

Zhou Chen and Zi Yan leaped onto the arena stage at the same time.

The two looked at each other, a trace of Battle Intent flashing in their eyes.

“Zhou Chen.”

Zi Yan said seriously, “Although your strength is formidable, I won't admit defeat easily.”

“Let the battle begin!”

The referee gave the order.

Zi Yan erupted instantly, turning into a streak of purple light with astonishing speed.

“Purple Nether Sword!”

Sword light after sword light slashed out, each containing a sharp Sword Intent.

Zhou Chen still deployed the Tai Xu Domain to weaken the power of the sword light.

At the same time, he performed the Zixia Rainbow Transformation Art, moving at high speed across the arena stage with Zi Yan.

The two exchanged blows back and forth, fighting to a standstill.

In the spectator stands, everyone was dumbfounded.

“So fast!”

“Both of their speeds are too fast!”

“I can't see their movements at all!”

After several hundred rounds of intense combat.

Zi Yan finally couldn't hold on any longer, her spiritual power more than half consumed.

“I… I lose.”

Zi Yan said, panting for breath.

She knew that Zhou Chen had been holding back.

Otherwise, she would have been defeated long ago.

“Thank you for the match.”

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

“The winner, Zhou Chen!”

The referee announced the result.

Zi Yan walked down from the arena stage, her eyes full of complexity.

The next two battles also ended quickly.

Ultimately, four people entered the semi-finals.

They were Zhou Chen, Li Feng, Zhang Shan, and Zhao Li.

Zhou Chen easily defeated Li Feng to advance to the finals.

Zhang Shan, after several hundred rounds of intense fighting, narrowly defeated Zhao Li to also advance to the finals.

“Now, the final match will take place!”

True Person Ziyang stood on the high platform and said loudly, “Zhou Chen versus Zhang Shan!”

“The winner will become the first place in this selection and be directly promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple!”

The whole place was in an uproar.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for this Peak showdown.

“Both parties, take the stage!”

Zhou Chen and Zhang Shan leaped onto the arena stage simultaneously.

Zhang Shan was a thin middle-aged man with a cultivation at the Venerable Realm Ninth Layer.

“Let the battle begin!”

The referee gave the order.

Zhang Shan erupted instantly, a terrifying aura surging from his body.

But Zhou Chen was faster.

Nether King True Body!

Five Great Perfection Laws!

Tai Xu Domain!

Azure Lotus Creation Body!

Boom—

With just a single palm strike.

Zhang Shan was sent flying, landing at the edge of the arena stage, his life hanging by a thread.

The protection Formation activated, teleporting him out.

“The winner, Zhou Chen!”

The referee announced the result.

The entire venue instantly erupted.

“Holy crap? Zhou Chen won!”

“Too strong!”

“From today on, he is an Inner Sect Disciple of the Zixia Sect!”

On the high platform.

True Person Ziyang nodded with satisfaction; he had thought the final would be a fierce struggle between a dragon and a tiger, but he didn't expect the winner to be decided in just one move.

Zhou Chen stood on the arena stage, his gaze calm.

First place.

Inner Sect Disciple.

It was but a bit of wind and frost.

—

Three days after the selection ended.

Zixia Sect, Inner Sect area.

This place was located in the core region of the Zixia Mountain Range, and the concentration of Spiritual Qi was ten times that of the Outer Sect.

Between the continuous mountain Peaks sat tens of thousands of Immortal Caves.

Each Immortal Cave was crafted from ancient profound stone, and the interiors were filled with Spirit Gathering Formations and defensive formations.

Zhou Chen stood at the entrance of the Inner Sect, holding a purple token.

That was the Inner Sect Disciple token.

His name was carved on it, along with the four large characters for "Inner Sect Disciple."

With this token, he could move freely within the Inner Sect area and enjoy all the treatments of an Inner Sect Disciple.

“Junior Brother Zhou, please come with me.”

A young Cultivator wearing a purple long robe walked over.

He was the Inner Sect Deacon responsible for receiving new Disciples—Li Ming, with a cultivation at the Venerable Realm Ninth Layer.

“Senior Brother Li.”

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

“Junior Brother Zhou is too polite.”

Li Ming smiled and said, “To be able to directly become an Inner Sect Disciple as the first place of the Outer Sect selection, Junior Brother Zhou is truly a heaven-sent genius.”

He led Zhou Chen into the Inner Sect area.

“There are three thousand Inner Sect Disciples in total.”

Li Ming introduced as they walked, “According to cultivation and contribution, they are divided into three Ranks: ordinary Inner Sect Disciples, elite Inner Sect Disciples, and core Inner Sect Disciples.”

“And above the core Inner Sect Disciples, there are True Disciples.”

“There are only ten True Disciples, each of whom has a True Immortal Realm cultivation and is the future hope of the Sect.”

Zhou Chen nodded. “Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother Li.”

“Junior Brother Zhou is too polite.”

Li Ming continued, “Inner Sect Disciples can receive resources every month—”

“ordinary Inner Sect Disciples can receive one hundred high-grade immortal crystals and one Low Grade Immortal Rank Medicinal Pill every month.”

“Besides that, Inner Sect Disciples can also take on Sect missions to earn contribution points.”

“contribution points can be exchanged in the Sect treasury for various Cultivation Techniques, Magic Treasures, Medicinal Pills, and so on.”

“It seems the Zixia Sect truly values the cultivation of its Inner Sect Disciples.”

Zhou Chen thought to himself.

The two walked for a while and arrived before a mountain Peak.

“This is the Immortal Cave area for Inner Sect Disciples.”

Li Ming pointed at the mountain Peak. “The Immortal Caves are allocated according to cultivation.”

“Although Junior Brother Zhou's cultivation is only at the Sixth Layer of the Venerable Realm, because you entered the Inner Sect as the first place, the Sect has made a special exception and allocated a superior Immortal Cave to you.”

“This Immortal Cave was originally only for Quasi-Immortal Realm Disciples to reside in.”

“It contains a Spirit Gathering Formation, a defensive formation, a soundproofing formation, and so on; it is very complete.”

“And…”

He pointed toward the top of the mountain Peak. “The Immortal Cave is located at the top of the Peak, with a wide field of vision and even denser Spiritual Qi.”

Zhou Chen looked toward the top of the mountain Peak, and sure enough, there was a massive Immortal Cave.

The Immortal Cave was built entirely of purple profound stone and emitted a faint spiritual glow.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Li.”

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

“Junior Brother Zhou is too polite.”

Li Ming smiled and said, “By the way, there is a welcome assembly for new Inner Sect Disciples in three days.”

“At that time, all Inner Sect Disciples will participate.”

“The Sect Master and Elders will also attend.”

“Junior Brother Zhou must not miss it.”

“I'll remember it.”

Zhou Chen nodded.

Li Ming gave a few more instructions and then took his leave.

Zhou Chen walked into the Immortal Cave alone.

The interior of the Immortal Cave was extremely spacious, covering several hundred square meters.

Main hall, cultivation room, Alchemy room, Artifact Refining Room, library…

It had everything.

Moreover, the entire Immortal Cave was shrouded by Formations, so outsiders could not spy on it.

He walked into the cultivation room and sat down cross-legged.

Then Zhou Chen nodded with satisfaction. “The intensity of the Immortal Qi here is actually ten times that of the outside world.”