Chen Fei's expression was calm. He felt no displeasure at Elder Qingyuan's reminder; instead, he gave a slight nod. "Many thanks for your guidance, Elder. This disciple understands the crux of it."
"Precisely because of that, we must go all the more. Shutting oneself away to build a cart behind closed doors will never let one glimpse the full breadth of the Great Dao. Crossing hands with true, top-tier heaven's prides—win or lose—is precious tempering. Only after seeing how vast the true world is can one know one's own shortcomings; only then can the Dao heart settle, and the road ahead become clear."
Elder Qingyuan looked at Chen Fei's eyes, which showed not the slightest trace of arrogance or impatience, and his heart stirred slightly. This child's confidence did not come from ignorance, but was built upon a clear understanding of his own strength, as well as a firm pursuit of higher realms.
He looked again toward Cao Feiyu. Cao Feiyu's cool, elegant face was likewise without a ripple. She merely nodded lightly, indicating that she would advance and retreat With Chen Fei's.
Elder Qingyuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly stroked his beard and smiled. "Good. Neither proud nor discouraged, not shying away from hardship and danger—with such a temperament, why worry the Great Dao will not be achieved? Since your minds are made up, this old man will register you."
He no longer Advise More, and took out a Specially Made Jade Talisman. Spiritual light flickered at his fingertips as he began entering their information.
A moment later, two command tablets Exuding faint Space Fluctuation, with the Dan Chen Sect mark on their backs, flew respectively toward Chen Fei and Cao Feiyu.
"These are the Myriad Sect Grand Competition participant tablets. Two months from now, an elder will