Mortal: I became invincible after becoming sworn brothers with Han Li.

Upon entering the attic, Li Yunfan immediately spotted Elder Feng sitting in a chair.

"Thank you for your hard work, Junior Nephew Wu," Feng Chang said with a gentle smile.

Wu Qingming repeatedly said he dared not accept such praise, then turned around and respectfully introduced to Li Yunfan, "Fellow Daoist Li, this is Elder Feng of my sect!"

"Junior Li Yunfan greets Elder Feng!" Li Yunfan bowed respectfully, his words neither humble nor arrogant.

"I observe that your fire-attribute spiritual energy is astonishing, young friend. You must be cultivating a fire-attribute technique. To reach this level at the Foundation Establishment stage, it seems your technique is no ordinary one." After looking Li Yunfan up and down, Elder Feng nodded and said kindly.

Li Yunfan was slightly startled, but quickly calmed down and frankly admitted it.

"Senior truly has discerning eyes; the technique I cultivate is indeed a top-tier fire-attribute cultivation method."

Seeing that the other party's expression was normal and that he did not hide anything, Elder Feng couldn't help but show a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He then asked some more questions, but they were all superficial and commonplace, which made Li Yunfan a little suspicious.

It wasn't until after asking more than a dozen questions that Elder Feng finally got to the point.

"The Falling Cloud Sect has never considered background or aptitude when recruiting disciples. With your late Foundation Establishment cultivation, young friend, you are naturally qualified to join our sect."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunfan was overjoyed, and a happy smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

But then Elder Feng spoke again.

"However, after joining the Luoyun Sect, there is something we need you to do for the sect once."

"Now that I have joined the sect, I will do my best. But I wonder what the specific matter is?" Li Yunfan frowned slightly, then cupped his hands and asked.

"Hehe, you can rest assured, there is no great danger in this matter. In addition to my Luoyun Sect, there are two other sects in the Yunmeng Mountains: the Ancient Sword Sect and the Hundred Crafts Academy. Our three sects hold a Sword Trial Tournament every two hundred years. Your age is just right, and you are a new disciple who has joined our sect, so I hope you can participate in the next Sword Trial Tournament. I believe that with your strength, you should be able to win first place."

Elder Feng first offered words of comfort, and then slowly revealed his intention to have Li Yunfan participate in the Sword Trial Tournament on behalf of the sect.

"A sword-testing tournament!" Li Yunfan exclaimed in surprise.

Seeing his reaction, Elder Feng smiled slightly and immediately began to tell Li Yunfan about the Sword Testing Tournament.

"...Therefore, if you participate in this matter, you will not only be able to integrate into the sect as quickly as possible, but you will also have the opportunity to cleanse your eyes with spiritual liquid, and you will also obtain a 'Spirit Stabilizing Pill'. This pill can not only improve a cultivator's cultivation level, but also reduce the disturbance of inner demons when breaking through from Core Formation to Nascent Soul. Even if you do not take it yourself, you can exchange it with some Core Formation cultivators. It can be said that this matter is not only not dangerous for you, but you can also gain many benefits."

Elder Feng not only told Li Yunfan the reasons for holding the Sword Testing Tournament and the significance it contained, but also listed the various benefits of participating at the end.

Even without his explanation, Li Yunfan knew the reason and significance of the Sword Trial Tournament. The reason he exclaimed was simply because he was surprised to run into it. He originally thought that the Sword Trial Tournament would not be held until after he formed his core.

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and Li Yunfan immediately cupped his hands and said in a deep voice.

"I am honored by your high regard, senior. I am willing to fight for my sect and will do my utmost to help it win the championship!"

Elder Feng's smile widened upon hearing this, and his gaze toward Li Yunfan became even more amiable. He then began to arrange Li Yunfan's whereabouts.

"The Falling Cloud Sect has six peaks: Heavenly Spring, Fire Cloud, White Phoenix, Hidden Sword, Illusion Stone, and Locked Smoke. Each peak has a comprehensive range of cultivation techniques, but each also has its own area of ​​expertise. For example, Heavenly Spring Peak excels in alchemy and talisman making, Hidden Sword Peak focuses more on sword cultivation, and Illusion Stone Peak is more proficient in illusion techniques and supernatural abilities than the other five peaks... Since you cultivate fire-attribute techniques, then join Fire Cloud Peak. This peak mainly focuses on fire-attribute techniques, which is extremely suitable for you."

Li Yunfan naturally had no problem with this, and with an expression of complete acceptance, he cupped his hands and said "yes" in agreement.

"Nephew Wu, I'll trouble you to take Nephew Li to Fire Cloud Peak and explain things to Junior Brother Duan," Elder Feng said, turning to Wu Qingming.

"Yes, Uncle-Master!" Wu Qingming replied respectfully immediately.

"Alright, you two may leave now," Elder Feng said, waving his hand.

Wu Qingming and Li Yunfan immediately bowed and left the pavilion.

Watching Li Yunfan's departing figure, Elder Feng seemed to remember something, and his expression suddenly became somewhat silent.

After a long while, he sighed softly, his lips slightly parted as he murmured a few words, his voice barely audible, only three words could be vaguely heard.

"Senior Brother Wei..."

Fire Cloud Peak is located in the northeast of Falling Cloud Sect. Its shape is the strangest among the six peaks. The base of the mountain is unusually large, far exceeding that of the other five peaks. However, starting from the mountainside, the cliffs suddenly become steep.

On this steep peak, there stands a grand hall, fifty or sixty feet wide, with a plaque above the door bearing the three gold-edged red characters "Yan Yang Hall".

At this moment, in a side hall of the Yan Yang Palace, Li Yunfan stood respectfully to the side with his eyes lowered, while the sect leader Wu Qingming stood in front of an old man with a dignified appearance and wearing a red robe, talking to him.

"Junior Brother Li, this is Master Duan, the peak master of Fire Cloud Peak," Wu Qingming said to the old man before turning to introduce him to Li Yunfan.

"Disciple Li Yunfan greets Uncle Duan!" Li Yunfan immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed.

The peak master, Uncle Duan, looked Li Yunfan up and down before speaking in a low voice.

"Since it's Senior Brother Feng's arrangement, then join my Fire Cloud Peak. However, you're already in the late Foundation Establishment stage, and you joined halfway through, so don't expect me to give you any guidance. Just find a place halfway up the mountain to build your own cave and cultivate."

After saying that, he ignored the two of them and left the side hall.

Seeing this, Wu Qingming couldn't help but smile wryly and turned to explain to Li Yunfan.

"Junior brother, don't worry about it. Although Uncle Duan may seem aloof, he treats his disciples very well. It's just that you've only recently joined and haven't yet gained Uncle Duan's approval. Once you win first place in the Sword Trial Tournament, Uncle Duan will naturally recognize you as a disciple of Fire Cloud Peak."

"Senior brother, you're overthinking it. How could I possibly be dissatisfied with Uncle Duan?" Li Yunfan shook his head with a smile, then his smile faded, and he said again with a serious expression.

"Since I promised Uncle Feng, I will do my best. As long as the other two sects don't have any extremely strong people, Junior Brother is quite confident that he can win first place."

Upon hearing this, Wu Qingming's face immediately lit up with joy, and he cupped his hands in greeting.

"With your words, Junior Brother, I feel much more at ease. Since the Sword Trial Tournament began, our Luoyun Sect has only won the championship a handful of times, and has consistently finished at the bottom. If Junior Brother can bring glory to the sect this time, the sect will certainly not treat you unfairly."