Second Place, Scripture Pavilion Search for Spells

"Bang!"

A muffled sound exploded, and Shen Fan staggered back several steps, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

In the end, he had been defeated in this battle.

Who would have thought that among these Servant Disciples, there were hidden dragons and crouching tigers, experts as numerous as clouds.

He had fought his way through, breaking into the top three, and ultimately securing second place, relying on his steel-like, powerful physical strength.

At this moment, Shen Fan had a deeper understanding of his physical power.

And that first place, his methods were even more astonishing. He wielded four kinds of spells, and his Qi Gathering Pills were endless, as if an Outer Sect elder was strongly supporting him from behind.

Although Shen Fan had mastered the Flame Serpent Art, how could he dare to use it easily in front of everyone?

To get second place was already a pleasant surprise for him.

However, recalling the fierce battle just now, Shen Fan felt confident.

If he went all out and used the Flame Serpent Art and Blood Spirit Unification Art, the first place would definitely be his!

"Open Exchange Day, Servant Disciples sparring competition, the top three can be exceptionally promoted to the Outer Sect!"

An Outer Sect elder came to present the awards in person.

He skillfully modified the information in the disciples' tokens and distributed the Outer Sect blue robes.

"The first place in the Servant Disciple competition will receive thirty low-grade Spirit Stones and can choose a Yellow-grade cultivation technique from the Outer Sect Scripture Pavilion!"

"The second place will receive twenty low-grade Spirit Stones and can choose a second-tier spell from the Outer Sect Scripture Pavilion!"

"The third place will receive ten low-grade Spirit Stones and can choose a first-tier spell from the Outer Sect Scripture Pavilion!"

Shen Fan won second place, and this unexpected surprise made him feel that this trip was worthwhile.

"Young man, you're very good!"

An Outer Sect elder patted Shen Fan's shoulder with satisfaction, his eyes full of praise.

"You seem to be holding back! Why didn't you use spells? Are you really planning to take the path of body cultivation in the future, relying solely on your physical strength?"

Shen Fan scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Elder, you flatter me. This disciple has low talent. I finally saved some contribution points, but I was cheated at the Market and bought a useless Flame Serpent Art. This is the only spell I have mastered, and I'm really embarrassed to show it off!"

"Hehe!"

The elder stroked his beard and laughed, saying, "Work hard. Body cultivation may not be a broad road, but if you achieve something in the future, it's not impossible to become a deacon of my Heavenly Xuan Sect!"

Shen Fan didn't expect that this elder didn't praise the first place but admired him, the second place, so much.

"By the way, have you ever met Elder Mu of the Law Enforcement Hall?"

Just then, the elder suddenly said something that Shen Fan couldn't understand.

"Uh..."

Shen Fan was slightly stunned but nodded and said, "I've met him once!"

"I see!"

However, the elder's eyes revealed a hint of disappointment, and then he shook his head and turned to leave.

Shen Fan stood there, completely confused.

Because he didn't know that the Heavenly Xuan Sect's higher-ups basically knew about Mu Xingtian's refining of Blood Spirit Pills.

And his powerful physical strength was probably inseparable from Mu Xingtian's Blood Spirit Unification Art.

"This is... entering the Outer Sect?"

Shen Fan was a little dazed, staring blankly at the disciple token in his hand, which faintly emitted a cyan glow.

"You three, from today onwards, you can move into the Outer Sect to cultivate. When the time comes, report to me, and I will tell you what Outer Sect disciples should do!"

At this moment, a deacon disciple walked over and ordered in an unquestionable tone.

"Yes!"

The first and third place quickly bowed and cupped their hands, responding respectfully.

"That, this senior brother!"

Shen Fan quickly stopped him and said, "This disciple is currently on duty in the Waste Elixir Chamber, and the term is not yet complete. What do you think, can you allow me to finish my duty in the Waste Elixir Chamber before reporting to the Outer Sect?"

The Waste Elixir Chamber had many waste pills, which could be strengthened for him and were valuable resources for improving his strength.

If he entered the Outer Sect, it wouldn't be so convenient.

"Heh!"

The deacon disciple sneered and said, "You're really cheap. You've already become an Outer Sect disciple, why bother with those things? Just explain it to Servant Peak directly. However, since you're willing to stay in that ghostly place, you can stay there forever. Come back to report whenever you want. However, from today onwards, since you are an Outer Sect disciple, you must go to the Outer Sect Mission Hall every month to complete your monthly duty mission!"

"Yes!"

Shen Fan bowed and cupped his hands in response.

As soon as the deacon left, the first and third place finishers looked at Shen Fan as if he were an idiot.

"Is your brain full of water? The Waste Elixir Chamber is not a place for people to stay! You had the chance to run, but you didn't take it and even volunteered to stay!"

"Haha, what do you know? This is called selfless dedication to the sect. The sect is my home, and we all rely on each other to maintain it!"

Shen Fan ignored their taunts and went straight to the Scripture Pavilion.

In the Outer Sect Scripture Pavilion, the highest quality cultivation technique is Yellow-grade, and the highest quality spell is Second-Order.

At the entrance of the main hall, an old man was lazily sleeping on a bamboo rattan chair, squinting his eyes.

Many Outer Sect disciples entered and exited at will, completely ignoring him.

Shen Fan came for the first time and didn't know the rules, so he respectfully came to the old man, cupped his hands, bowed, and gave a proper bow.

"Disciple Shen Fan, just won second place in the exchange competition and was exceptionally admitted to the Outer Sect. I'm here to redeem my reward!"

However, The old man was still fast asleep, ignoring him.

Seeing this, Shen Fan paused for a moment and entered with the other Outer Sect disciples.

Second place can choose a Second-Order spell. This is a rare opportunity to have a legitimate means of attack and self-protection!

Otherwise, he can't use the Flame Serpent Art, he can't use the Dragon Grasp, and he can't use the Blood Spirit Unification Art. Wouldn't he die a useless death?

"I must choose a powerful spell!"

Shen Fan thought to himself, then followed the signs to the spell area and began to carefully examine the classifications.

First-Order spells are classified according to the five elements: Wind Blade Art, Fireball Art, Water Arrow Art, Earth Wall Art, Wind Riding Technique...

Second-Order spells include Quicksand Art, Object Control Art, Five Elements Escape Art, Fire Serpent Art, Aura Concealment Art, Stealth Art...

At a glance, they were all basic spells that could be found on the market.

"Could there be some incomplete spells that were once profound but have now been reduced to First or Second-Order due to their incompleteness?"

Shen Fan kept searching, filled with anticipation.

Generally speaking, these types of spells are very powerful.

And since he has the Treasure Gathering Universe Bowl to complete them, finding one would undoubtedly be the best choice.

But to Shen Fan's disappointment, there was nothing he wanted in this visible area.

"The old man guarding the door must be the caretaker of this Scripture Pavilion. He should know something!"

Shen Fan thought to himself.