The Golden Light dispersed, the throne vanished, and everything returned to calm.
Qin Yan landed steadily and let out a long breath.
In one day, two battles—one easy, one difficult—had brought him many gains.
Especially the battle with Ao Yuan. It gave him a clearer understanding of his own strength and showed him where he still needed to improve.
"Brother Qin, congratulations!"
Shen Wanqian was the first to approach Qin Yan. His round face was covered in smiles, his eyes narrowed into slits.
"You shone brilliantly in the Challenge Tournament this time. Even Ao Yuan lost to you! Tsk, tsk, you've truly made a name for yourself!"
During this Monthly Exam, the potential Qin Yan had displayed had greatly shocked him!
Late Fifth Grade, Qi and Body Dual Cultivation, Third Grade Spear Intent, a Heavenly Stalwart · Exquisite Grade Martial Skill, and that mysterious Spirit Weapon—any one of them was enough to draw attention. Put together, they were simply terrifying!
With the foundation Qin Yan possessed now, entering the Inner Academy in the future would definitely be effortless!
Even becoming a core disciple would not be too difficult!
Core disciples were the elite class of the Mystic Sanctuary!
Unlike ordinary Inner Academy disciples, core disciples were true chosen geniuses, the key targets of the sanctuary's cultivation.
As long as they graduated successfully, they could choose to remain in the sanctuary and become part of it.
At that time, their status, position, resources, and benefits would be beyond the reach of ordinary disciples.
If they became strong enough in the future, it was not impossible for them to become elders!
The elders of the Mystic Sanctuary were true figures of authority, with a place even among the Ten Thousand Realms.
Thinking of this, Shen Wanqian's gaze toward Qin Yan became even