Chapter 116

"Yeah." Yuan Yao said with a smile.

"Then if you have any unclear points, you can always come ask me." Weng Mingshu gave a light cough, her originally fair cheeks faintly flushed, appearing somewhat unnatural as she said: "After all... we are good friends, right!"

Yuan Yao readily agreed, "Sure."

Upon hearing that, Weng Mingshu's mood became even more relaxed, her face showing an even brighter smile: "There are still five days until the Sect Grand Competition begins; if you're bored, come find me."

As soon as her words fell, Weng Mingshu suddenly seemed to recall something important, hastily reaching into her bosom to pull out a crystal-clear communication crystal.

"We haven't exchanged communication marks yet."

"With a communication mark, we can send messages to each other."

Yuan Yao also took out her communication crystal and exchanged communication marks with Weng Mingshu.

"Little junior sister, let's go." Cang Li called out.

At this moment, the disciples of the Carefree Sect had already gathered together, and those three spirit boats had been stowed away.

Yuan Yao heard the sound, promptly responded, then she said to Weng Mingshu: "See you inside the Heaven and Earth Domain."

Weng Mingshu nodded reservedly.

Yuan Yao trotted back to the group, walking ahead with the Second Senior Sister and a few others.

Because the Carefree Sect divides into four teams according to the four peaks, the leader of their Heaven Martial Peak team is naturally Third Elder Qian Jueshan, but since Qian Jueshan is absent, the disciples of Heaven Martial Peak naturally follow Xiao Lingwei and a few others as their leaders.

Cang Li asked softly: "Do you really want to be friends with that Eldest Miss Weng?"

Yuan Yao: "I think she's quite nice."

"I didn't say she's bad either." Cang Li laughed, "Just, do you still remember how you tripped her with a rope in the Wuduan Mijing?"

Upon hearing that, Yuan Yao's eyes flickered with guilt.

"Don't tell her."

"Fine." Cang Li let out a light sigh.

Xiao Lingwei glanced at the two of them, "What are you two muttering about?"

The two exchanged a glance and simultaneously shook their heads.

At this majestic and imposing city gate stood a row of armored guards, fierce and formidable.

Second Elder Zong Rao drew from his bosom a jade tablet emitting a mysterious glow and held it high.

This jade tablet is the important token representing eligibility to participate in the Sect Grand Competition!

Seeing this, the originally stern city guards instantly became respectful, bowing and saluting to show their respect and welcome for the honored guests coming to compete.

Then one guard stepped forward, carefully examined the jade tablet, and smiled, gesturing to Zong Rao and the others.

The main road in the city was paved with blue stone, wide and level, with numerous exquisitely crafted carriages neatly lined up on both sides, all alike in appearance, size, and even color.

At that moment, a group of city guards in uniform stood by the roadside, stern and upright, motionless like statues.

When they saw the Carefree Sect's party approaching, one guard immediately stepped forward and signaled his companions behind to guide everyone onto the carriages.

After everyone had boarded, the guards skillfully pulled the reins, urging the horses forward slowly; the wheels turned with a creaking sound that echoed through the quiet street.

Yuan Yao took her seat in the carriage, a little excitedly she lifted a corner of the thin, translucent veil hanging at the window, then eagerly poked her head out to curiously observe the surroundings.

Yuan Yao glanced around, then turned to her senior brothers and sisters: 'Aside from the guards, there aren't any townspeople here?'

Ying Wuji said slowly: 'Because this is merely the outer layer of the Heaven and Earth Domain. We are now heading to the inner region to settle. The venue for the Sect Grand Competition lies in the central region of the Heaven and Earth Domain.'

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao suddenly recalled the Heaven and Earth Domain she had seen on the spirit boat.

It is circular in shape.

No wonder……

It is divided into outer, inner, and central regions.

As the carriage convoy neared the inner region, the noisy sounds ahead grew louder and louder.

It seemed very lively.

Yuan Yao poked her head out, curiously looking ahead, and saw that the main road's sides were lined with towering buildings, packed closely together.

There were wine houses, tea houses, weapon halls, pill halls, auction halls, clothing shops, and so on—everything one could desire.

Moreover, many flower lanterns hung from the high-rises, exuding a hint of festive atmosphere.

The flower lanterns bore the inscription—'The 88th Sect Grand Competition.'

People came and went on the street, but it was obvious that nearly all were cultivators, and many had youthful, tender faces.

Not far away, several young cultivators were engaged in discussing the Dao.

This drew many onlookers who glanced over.

Yuan Yao withdrew her gaze, unable to hide her delight as she said to the few in the carriage, 'This place is really lively.'

Xiao Lingwei chuckled lightly, 'In the past we tried to get you to come, but you refused; now you know what the outside liveliness is like, huh?'

'I know.' Yuan Yao nodded and smiled.

At this moment, Lu Xiangxiang also lifted the veil on the other side, looking forward with a secret anticipation.

Just thinking of that person's figure, a sweet smile involuntarily rose at the corners of her mouth.

In her previous life, that person had fallen for her at first sight at the Sect Grand Competition.

After she and he became dao partners and shared many intimate moments, he finally embraced her and confessed that he had already been moved upon first seeing her back then.

Suddenly, Yuan Yao's voice came from beside her: 'Junior Seventh Sister, your mood seems quite good.'

Lu Xiangxiang lowered the veil, met Yuan Yao's gaze, and smiled with pursed lips: 'Naturally, I'm happy.'

'What makes Junior Seventh Sister so happy?' Yuan Yao asked, eyes smiling.

Lu Xiangxiang lowered her eyes: 'Being able to come to the Heaven and Earth Domain to participate in the Sect Grand Competition is my honor; having broadened my horizons, my heart is even more delighted.'

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao felt bored.

That's as good as saying nothing.

She still remembered one thing: Lu Xiangxiang was preparing to poison herself during the sect grand competition. So she had to act cautiously, guarding against her.

【Host, your current lifespan is only twenty-six days left; please hurry to complete the conquest mission.】

After hearing this, Yuan Yao did not respond, but instead continued to lift the sheer gauze and look outward at everything.

The carriage drove into the inner perimeter area, heading toward the residential district, gradually leaving the bustling, noisy street behind.

Soon after, the carriage convoy stopped.

After Yuan Yao and the others got off the carriage, they looked up and saw a splendid mansion; the plaque above the gate read: Carefree Residence.

And on either side of the Carefree Residence were the Holy Gate Residence and the Tai Sui Residence.

By comparison, the Holy Gate Residence's exterior appeared somewhat more imposing.

Cang Li said to her, "The seven great sects each have a fixed residence in the Heaven and Earth Domain."

This is a treatment that no other sect has.

The seven great sects are: Holy Gate, Heavenly Cloud Sect, Tai Sui Sect, Carefree Sect, Rushing Void School, Thunder Sect, and Dual Poles Sect.

Yuan Yao nodded in realization, and just as she followed the crowd into the Carefree Residence——

"Not good!"

A terrified scream rang out.

Everyone present turned toward the sound, and saw not far away several blood-soaked figures stumbling toward them.