A hundredfold return! My unfilial disciples are all reincarnations of the Empress.

"Ten years ago, during the great war between immortals and demons, did you remember what kind of clothes the person who poisoned you was wearing?"

Master Xuanqing frowned slightly, squinting as he pondered.

After a moment, he slowly spoke: "The man was wearing a black cloak, with a dark red pattern embroidered around the edge of the cloak, like some kind of rune."

"Black cloak, red runes..."

"I see." Lin Feng stood up and took his leave.

He turned and walked out of the hall, but stopped after a few steps: "I will find a way to deal with the demonic poison."

Back to Xiaozhu Peak.

The four of them packed their things and flew eastward to the coast of the East China Sea.

As the coastline gradually appeared before him, Lin Feng stopped in mid-air and took out a map to check the location.

"Fly another fifty miles southeast, and we should arrive."

They landed on the island.

In the center of the island stands a stone tower, with rusty iron bells hanging from its eaves, tinkling in the wind.

Liu Yushu looked around and whispered, "The concentration of water elemental energy in the air on this island is seven or eight times higher than outside."

"Yes, let's go inside the tower and take a look."

Lin Feng opened the door, and inside was a spiral staircase leading downwards, with large and small luminous pearls embedded in the walls.

The further they went, the denser the water vapor in the air became, and water droplets began to trickle down the walls.

When you reach the bottom, the view suddenly opens up.

A massive underground cavern emerged, its dome adorned with countless stalactites. In the very center of the cavern stood a blue bead, enveloped in a rich spiritual aura.

"A Water Spirit Pearl." Lin Feng looked at the pearl. "No wonder the water elemental energy here is so dense."

Chu Lingyan asked softly, "Master, can I hold this bead?"

"Taking this relic will destroy it."

As soon as he finished speaking, a circle of blue light suddenly lit up on the ground beneath the statue.

A stone slab slowly rose from the center of the light array, with words engraved on it.

Trial content: Comprehend the cultivation techniques engraved on the ground. The shorter the comprehension time, the higher the inheritance level you will receive.

Turning around, I saw that the ground was indeed covered with densely packed martial arts techniques.

"Go give it a try," Lin Feng said to his disciples.

The group exchanged glances and then each walked toward the ground inscribed with words.

An hour passed.

Liu Yushu's body surged with Yin spiritual energy. She suddenly opened her eyes, a hint of joy flashing in them.

"This disciple has comprehended the Heavenly Grade Water Attribute Technique, the 'Taiyin True Water Manual'."

Immediately afterwards, the stone slab in front of Chu Lingyan also shattered.

She blinked, looking a little bewildered: "Master, I think I've also comprehended it... It's also a Heavenly Grade technique, called 'Heavenly Water Rejuvenation Technique'."

Lin Feng smiled slightly, this trip was worthwhile.

The water spirit orb on the ground suddenly dimmed, and the entire cave began to shake.

"The inheritance is over, this place must be closed," Lin Feng announced loudly. "Withdraw."

As soon as it burst out of the stone tower, the entire island trembled violently, and seawater surged up from all directions.

The four hovered in the air, watching the sea below churn, the island having vanished without a trace.

"Back to Qingyun Palace." Lin Feng put away the map. "This trip has been quite fruitful; let's digest it properly when we get back."

By the time we returned to Xiaozhu Peak, it was already dark.

Liu Yushu went straight back to her cave to study the new cultivation technique in seclusion, while Chu Lingyan also went into the house with the jade slip.

The courtyard quieted down, with only the rustling of the night wind through the bamboo grove remaining.

The next morning, Lin Feng was sitting cross-legged inside the cave.

The communication talisman suddenly lit up.

"Peak Master Lin Feng, the Sect Master requests your immediate presence in the main hall."

The voice belonged to a disciple guarding the temple, and it sounded a bit urgent.

He finished his practice and got up to hurry towards the main hall.

Inside the hall sat three people: Xuanqing Zhenren and two unfamiliar faces.

The one on the left, wearing a crimson Taoist robe, is burly and exudes a powerful aura; he is at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

The man on the right is dressed in a blue and white Taoist robe, with a refined appearance, and is holding a folding fan. His cultivation level is at the early stage of the Nascent Soul stage.

Upon seeing Lin Feng enter, Master Xuanqing raised his hand to introduce them: "These two are elders of the Crimson Cloud Sect, Yan Changfeng and Bi Qingpeng."

Lin Feng nodded calmly.

Yan Changfeng sized Lin Feng up and down: "This must be the peak master of Little Bamboo Peak? I heard you've taken in quite a few promising talents on your peak."

"My disciples are indeed all exceptionally talented," Lin Feng said slowly.

Yan Qingpeng closed his folding fan and continued, "I've come here today for the Eastern Region Immortal Sect Disciple Grand Competition. Held every three years, this year it's the turn of my Crimson Cloud Sect to host it."

Master Xuanqing remained calm and nodded slightly: "Qingyun Palace will participate in the Grand Competition. The selection of disciples will be decided in a couple of days."

Seeing that Master Xuanqing had agreed, Yan Changfeng stood up and cupped his hands in greeting: "Then I will await the disciples of Qingyun Palace. See you at Chixia Sect in a month."

After saying that, the two turned and left the main hall.

As soon as the person left, Master Xuanqing's face darkened.

"Yan Changfeng's visit this time is probably not just for the competition. His words were loaded with meaning; he was trying to probe the strength of our Qingyun Palace."

"Participating in the competition is good. It'll give my apprentices a chance to broaden their horizons."

There's still a month until the competition, enough time for the disciples to make another push.

Besides, these are all women destined for greatness; they are the ones who should be worried.

When they returned to Xiaozhu Peak, Liu Yushu had just emerged from her cave. Her entire demeanor was different; the Yin spiritual energy around her had become much more solid.

"Master, I have finished comprehending the first level of the Taiyin True Water Technique."

Lin Feng nodded, then looked at Chi Yao's room, where Chi Yao was still in seclusion.

"Yu Shu, go and call your junior sister out. I have something to say to her."

A moment later, all three disciples stood in front of Lin Feng.

Liu Yushu is currently at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, Chu Lingyan is at the first level of Foundation Establishment, and Chi Yao is at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Lin Feng recounted the events of the Eastern Region Immortal Sect Grand Competition.

Liu Yushu remained calm and simply nodded. Chu Lingyan was somewhat nervous, after all, she had only recently become a disciple.

Chi Yao's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "A grand competition? We can fight?"

"able."

Lin Feng took out three bottles of Earth-grade Spirit Gathering Pills from his storage bag and handed them over, "Ten pills each. Cultivate diligently for the next month."

"On the day of the competition, anyone eliminated in the first round will be punished by copying the sect rules one hundred times upon returning home."

The three apprentices shivered simultaneously.

"Disciple understands!"

In the days that followed, Xiaozhu Peak was brimming with energy every day.

Chi Yao practiced swordsmanship until midnight, the wind from her swords rustling through the bamboo forest.

Liu Yushu sat in meditation outside the bamboo house, her Yin spiritual energy freezing the surrounding air into frost.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

On the morning of the day of departure, Lin Feng changed into the purple-gold Zhen Gang robe.

The three disciples had also tidied themselves up, with long swords at their waists. The group's appearance and demeanor were quite impressive.

Outside the gates of Qingyun Palace, more than a dozen disciples were already waiting. These were all selected participants from other peaks, led by Elder Zhenyan of Yanya Peak.

When Zhenyan saw Lin Feng arrive with his three disciples, he snorted coldly and remained silent.

The competition was held in the martial arts square in front of the main peak of the Crimson Cloud Sect. The square was several tens of feet in size and surrounded by viewing platforms.