The starting point is auspicious; the fiancée will not call off the engagement.

In the square, Fang Zhou looked at the middle-aged cultivator from among the crowd.

The man had a cold and stern face, with pale blue fire patterns embroidered on his cuffs. His spiritual energy flowed smoothly around him, and his Daoist aura was naturally formed.

This is clearly not an ordinary Dharma Aspect, Fang Zhou thought to himself. At least he could exchange a few blows with him, who had just broken through to the Dharma Aspect stage.

The middle-aged cultivator looked around at the crowd.

"Fellow Daoists, the examiners from other cities have not yet arrived. Please move to your lodgings and wait for all examiners to gather before we begin the examination tomorrow."

His voice was calm, yet it suppressed the tension and excitement in everyone's hearts.

A disciple of the Wansheng Sect stepped forward and guided everyone to their lodgings.

"I'll be leaving now, Fang Zhou, who'll be going through the back door."

Lin Shuangshuang followed the guidance of the Wansheng Sect disciple and made a face at Fang Zhou before leaving.

Just as Fang Zhou was about to retaliate, he saw Lin Shuangshuang cover her ears and run away.

Fine, you win. Fang Zhou silently remembered this grudge and decided to retaliate next time.

"Your friend?"

Ye Ninghan walked towards Fang Zhou, her tone slightly different from usual.

"Yes, we met at school."

Fang Zhou was completely unaware, his tone tinged with surprise.

"I didn't expect her to pass the test."

Seeing that Fang Zhou seemed to have no other intentions, Ye Ninghan smiled and her tone became slightly cheerful:

"Well, let me introduce you. This is Chen Qingya, Elder Chen of Saint Flame Peak."

Ye Ninghan brought Fang Zhou to the middle-aged cultivator.

"Elder Chen, this is Fang Zhou."

Fang Zhou bowed to Chen Qingya with the respect due to a junior.

"Greetings, Elder Chen."

Chen Qingya had noticed Fang Zhou, Ye Ninghan's fiancé, long ago.

In the past few days, news about him has spread throughout the entire Ten Thousand Saints Sect by the young man from Holy Sword Peak.

This made those youngsters on Saint Flame Peak eager to challenge him every day.

It seems that Ye Ninghan's fiancé's identity is quite attractive to hatred.

Chen Qingya thought about how they were defeated by Ye Ninghan in one move and felt that their hatred was not without reason.

Chen Qingya gathered his thoughts, looked at Fang Zhou, and smiled.

"Excellent, full of energy, truly worthy of being the most dazzling tomorrow in this world."

Huh? No, Su Yan, you passed on the message to me properly, how come even the elders know?

Fang Zhou coughed awkwardly twice. Xiao Yue noticed her master's embarrassment and gently rubbed against Fang Zhou.

"That was just a joke I made with Su Yan. I hope the elders won't laugh at me."

Fang Zhou made a decision: if Su Yan also participated in the coaching competition, he would definitely give him proper guidance.

Chen Qingya waved his hand, his smile deepening.

"It's good that young people are energetic. I also want you to teach those arrogant disciples a lesson."

Aside from Ning Han, they don't respect their peers at all. With your abilities, you should be able to do it easily.

Chen Qingya carefully examined Fang Zhou, even though Fang Zhou only appeared to be at the early stage of the Profound Core realm.

However, he could sense that within that ordinary body lay extremely pure spiritual power. If he were only at the Profound Core Realm, Fang Zhou would probably have a hard time finding an opponent.

Fang Zhou naturally understood Chen Qingya's meaning; what he was showing now was the strength he possessed at the early stage of the Profound Core realm back then.

Ordinary cultivators of the same realm couldn't withstand even one of his moves.

Although he knew what Chen Qingya saw in him, Fang Zhou still decided to remain humble.

"Elder Chen, you flatter me. I am not that strong."

Chen Qingya smiled and shook his head, looking at the quiet Ye Ninghan beside him.

"I won't bother you two any longer. Ninghan, take him to register first. We can talk again later."

After listening, Ye Ninghan nodded and led Fang Zhou outside.

"They're a handsome couple, and they seem quite well-matched."

Before the two had gone far, they heard Chen Qingya muttering to himself, and their pace quickened unconsciously.

Chen Qingya smiled and shook his head. Sure enough, it was more interesting to tease young people.

He stopped smiling, stood still, and waited for the next batch of examinees to arrive.

After walking for a while, Ye Ninghan looked at Fang Zhou.

"We're going to the Affairs Peak now to register your disciple information."

After saying that, Ye Ninghan took off first, and Fang Zhou pulled Xiaoyue into his arms and followed Ye Ninghan.

Xiaoyue gripped Fang Zhou's clothes tightly, the pendant around her neck emitting a faint glow.

Fang Zhou gently touched Xiao Yue, and Xiao Yue gradually calmed down.

Before long, the two landed in front of a building with a futuristic, high-tech style.

Fang Zhou stared in disbelief at the technologically advanced building before him.

What did I come here for? Is this still a fantasy cultivation novel?

Seeing Fang Zhou's shocked expression, Ye Ninghan offered an explanation:

"This building was built by an elder of the sect to verify his Dao. Even mortals without spiritual energy can use it."

Ye Ninghan led Fang Zhou into the hall, where there was a row of counters.

A few disciples sat scattered in front of the counter, staring at the light screen, seemingly doing nothing.

The two walked to an empty counter, and Ye Ninghan pointed at the counter.

A screen of light appeared in front of the two of them.

"Welcome to Halloween Transaction Intelligence. How can I help you?"

A gentle voice reached their ears.

"Registration of new disciples".

Ye Ninghan was already used to it and skillfully placed a jade slip on the counter.

"Okay, reading information. Detected the mark of the Peak Master of Holy Cold Peak. Information registration in progress."

Fang Zhou stood aside, looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar scene, unsure of what to do.

The information registration was completed in no time.

"New disciple registration successful. Welcome to the Ten Thousand Saints Sect. Fang Zhou, please select your residence."

Ye Ninghan looked at Fang Zhou.

"First, choose a place to stay."

Fang Zhou had calmed down and spoke to the light screen.

What are some places to choose from?

The text on the light screen suddenly changed, and a list of residences appeared.

"A list of available accommodations has been compiled; please review it."

Fang Zhou looked at it but couldn't see any difference. He then turned to look at Ye Ninghan.

Do you have any suggestions?

"You can choose..."

The gentle voice had barely rang out when Fang Zhou interrupted it: "Wait a minute, I wasn't asking you anything."

"OK."

That gentle voice seemed to carry a hint of sadness.

Ye Ninghan kept looking at Fang Zhou, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"New disciples must cultivate at Chengdao Peak for three years before they can choose to join one of the major peaks based on their own circumstances."

At this point, Ye Ninghan paused slightly.

"The residences at Chengdao Peak are all built in the same style, with almost no difference between them, so it doesn't really matter which one you choose."

Fang Zhou nodded knowingly, then turned to the light screen and said:

"Then help me choose a quiet place to stay."

"Okay, I've listed the available accommodations as you requested."

The text on the screen changed again, this time with far fewer options in the list.

Fang Zhou randomly picked one that looked pleasing to the eye and clicked on it.

"Your accommodation information has been registered. Your disciple token and robes will be delivered to your residence. Is there any other assistance you require?"

Fang Zhou turned to look at Ye Ninghan, and she said softly:

"If you have any further questions, you can ask it directly, and it will answer you. I will take you to Chengdao Peak in a while."

Fang Zhou turned his gaze back to the light screen.