Yunxi encountered no further mishaps on her Flying Boat journey back to Haoran Sect. By the time her Flying Boat landed before the sect gates, five days had passed, and only half a day remained before registration for the Sect Grand Competition closed.
After putting away her Flying Boat, Yunxi flashed into the sect and headed straight for the Inner Sect's Disciple Hall.
Elder Han was sorting through jade slips when he sensed a gust of wind sweep past him. Looking up, he saw Yunxi standing before him. He immediately set down the jade slip in his hand and was about to call her Junior Sister when he noticed that the spiritual energy fluctuations around her far surpassed those of a Foundation Establishment Realm disciple.
He said in surprise:
"Junior Sister Wei, you broke through again?"
Yunxi smiled faintly and handed over her Identity Jade Token.
"I encountered some opportunities while out this time and luckily broke through to the Golden Core stage. I hurried back to participate in the Sect Grand Competition. Is there still time to register?"
Elder Han replied with a smile:
"Congratulations, Junior Sister Wei. There is still time to register. There are not many cultivators participating in the Golden Core stage matches. I will update your Identity Jade Token first, then register you."
"Alright, thank you for the trouble, Elder Han."
"You are too courteous."
Elder Han personally updated the information on Yunxi's Identity Jade Token. From then on, Yunxi would be able to receive the stipend of a Golden Core stage cultivator.
After registering Yunxi for the Sect Grand Competition, Elder Han respectfully returned her Identity Jade Token and reminded her:
"Junior Sister Wei, you returned at a fortunate time. The competition officially begins tomorrow. However, because there are many disciples participating in the