Long Water Never Forgets the Well Digger, Bestowing Nascent Soul Insight Upon Liu Mu!

As Chen Changqing approached, the disciples of the Seven Courtyards crowded around him like stars surrounding the moon.

"Senior Brother Chen, that sword strike of yours just now was too cool!"

"Our Seven Courtyards have finally held our heads high this time."

"It is all thanks to Junior Brother Chen!"

"..."

The disciples showered Chen Changqing with endless flattery.

Chen Changqing remained indifferent, paying it little mind.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan walked to his side and whispered, "Junior Brother Chen, thank you so much for this time."

Liu Ruyan's face was full of gratitude.

She knew very well that if Chen Changqing had not helped her in the Void Realm, she would never have obtained so many points.

She might even have had her own points stolen by Cui Hao, a Foundation Establishment disciple from the Second Courtyard.

It could be said that her qualification to enter the Inner Sect was entirely due to Chen Changqing.

"What are you saying, Senior Sister?"

"We are all from the Seven Courtyards; isn't helping one another only natural?"

Hearing Chen Changqing's humble reply, Liu Ruyan smiled softly.

The other disciples of the Seven Courtyards saw this and were all taken aback.

After all, Liu Ruyan was famous in the Seven Courtyards for her coldness, yet she blossomed like a flower in front of Chen Changqing.

They all secretly wondered to themselves: Could Liu Ruyan have taken a fancy to Chen Changqing?

"Changqing, you have truly brought great honor to our Seven Courtyards this time!"

"The Seven Courtyards haven't taken first place in the Outer Sect Grand Competition for I don't know how many years."

Liu Mu looked at Chen Changqing with a smile, his eyes filled with gratification.

"Elder, this is only what a disciple should do."

Chen Changqing replied with a smile.

Afterward, the group from the Seven Courtyards did not linger and departed on their swords under Liu Mu's lead.

With the conclusion of the Outer Sect Grand Competition, the news of Chen Changqing winning first place spread like wildfire throughout the Seven Outer Courtyards.

"Have you heard? That Chen Changqing from the Seven Courtyards defeated Shi Tian, who possesses the Stone Spirit Physique, with a single sword strike!"

"Stone Spirit Physique? Is that a special constitution?"

"To think there was someone with such a rare constitution in the Outer Sect!"

"So what? He still lost at the hands of Chen Changqing."

"And that Shi Tian is a Foundation Establishment Late Stage body cultivator; even so, he was no match for Chen Changqing."

"The key is that Chen Changqing is only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage!"

"I never expected such a monster to be hidden within the Seven Courtyards."

"..."

For a time, Chen Changqing's fame soared throughout the Outer Sect.

Furthermore, because of Chen Changqing, the status of the Seven Courtyards among the Seven Outer Courtyards had significantly improved.

Even the disciples of the Seven Courtyards walked with their backs straighter than before.

When they encountered disciples from other courtyards, they walked with their heads held high and spirits soaring.

Times were different now.

The Seven Courtyards were now the winners of this Outer Sect Grand Competition!

Time passed.

In the blink of an eye, two days went by.

Chen Changqing arrived at the residence of the Outer Sect Elder, Liu Mu.

Liu Mu was not particularly surprised by Chen Changqing's arrival, fearing that in the future, his status at Mount Shu would be even higher than his own.

"Elder, I wish to gift this to you."

Chen Changqing presented the Nascent Soul Insight. Elder Liu Mu was already a Golden Core existence; having such an insight would undoubtedly be of great benefit to him.

Willow Wood looked at the Nascent Soul Insight, momentarily at a loss for words. While it was naturally beneficial for him, it would have been equally valuable for Chen Changqing.

"Elder, please take it. I am only at the Foundation Establishment stage; this insight is still far too distant for me," Chen Changqing said, understanding Willow Wood's hesitation. "By the way, Elder, would you be able to transcribe a sliver of the insight? I would like to give a copy to Junior Brother Ran Hua."

"In that case, I shall not decline. Transcribing a sliver is no problem at all."

Willow Wood replied.

He then took the Nascent Soul Insight from Chen Changqing's hand and, within moments, transcribed a sliver from it. Even this mere sliver was of immense use to any cultivator below the Nascent Soul stage. Transcribing the entirety was, of course, impossible, as Willow Wood himself was only at the Golden Core level.

"Many thanks, Elder. I shall return now."

Chen Changqing took the transcribed sliver of Nascent Soul Insight and left the courtyard.

At this moment, within the Half-Mountain Cottage of the Seven Courtyards.

Chen Changqing summoned Ran Hua.

Over the past two days, Ran Hua had naturally heard quite a few stories regarding Chen Changqing's recent exploits.

Thinking of how Chen Changqing had actually snatched the title of champion at the Outer Sect Disciple Competition, Ran Hua found it hard to believe.

One had to understand that although he had joined the sect after Chen Changqing, his cultivation level had always surpassed Chen Changqing's.

The two had even served together as gatekeeping disciples of the Mount Shu Sect.

Yet, somehow, Chen Changqing's cultivation had progressed by leaps and bounds afterward, with an unbelievable speed.

He had even surpassed all the prodigies of the Outer Sect in this competition to take first place.

"Junior Brother Ran, I gift this Jade Slip to you."

Chen Changqing tossed a Jade Slip toward Ran Hua.

"What is this?"

Ran Hua asked hesitantly, looking at the Jade Slip hovering before him. Even a slight perception of the spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from it made his heart race with trepidation.

"This is the Nascent Soul Insight that True Person Tianbo bestowed upon me after I won first place in the Outer Sect Disciple Competition!"

Upon hearing what Chen Changqing said, Ran Hua was completely stunned.

"This?"

"Senior Brother, this... this is too precious. I cannot accept it!"

Ran Hua shook his head repeatedly.

He knew very well that the Nascent Soul Insight within this Jade Slip was something even Golden Core powerhouses would covet.

He had never expected Chen Changqing to offer it to him.

Chen Changqing smiled calmly and said:

"Just take it!"

"This is merely a sliver of the Nascent Soul Insight; I have already given the complete version to Elder Liu Mu."

"But for you, keeping this will be of great use."

To others, this Nascent Soul Insight would be regarded as a priceless treasure.

But to Chen Changqing, it was truly of no use.

With his AFK Cultivation System, why would he ever need such things?

Back in the Outer Sect, Ran Hua and he had served as gatekeepers together, and the two shared a good relationship.

Now that Chen Changqing was about to enter the Inner Sect, he wanted to leave this Nascent Soul Insight to Ran Hua, counting it as a stroke of good fortune for him.

As for what level Ran Hua might reach in the future, that would depend on his own destiny.

Hearing Chen Changqing's words, Ran Hua's eyes reddened. With trembling hands, he took the Jade Slip hovering before him and bowed deeply.

"Senior Brother's great kindness, Ran Hua shall never forget!"

Chen Changqing patted his shoulder and said with a smile:

"Do not speak of this Jade Slip to anyone else."

"Junior Brother Ran should know: an innocent man may be deemed guilty because of his treasure!"

Ran Hua nodded, naturally understanding Chen Changqing's meaning.

Afterward, Chen Changqing did not linger, turning to push open the door and step out.

At the same time, two figures were waiting outside the courtyard gate.

Liu Ruyan stood in a green robe, and Qingyang stood nearby, holding his sword.

Today was the day for those heading to the Inner Sect to gather. As disciples of the Seven Courtyards, the three of them were naturally meant to travel together.

"Junior Brother Chen, it is time to go."

Qingyang said in a low voice.

Chen Changqing nodded, and without further delay, he formed a hand seal, causing the Shadow-Bearing Sword to instantly soar into the air.

Without lingering, the three of them transformed into three streaks of light and flew off on their swords.

At the boundary between the Mount Shu Outer Sect and Inner Sect.

Before an ancient grand formation, many Outer Courtyard disciples were already waiting.

These disciples were naturally those who had placed in the top twenty of the Outer Sect Disciple Competition.

Shi Tian, Li Yang, Wen Liang, Meng Zhou... all were present.

As Chen Changqing and the others arrived, everyone's gaze turned toward them in unison.

There was awe, jealousy... and even a few cold, hidden glares.

Chen Changqing's expression remained unchanged, and he paid them no mind.

Before long, several more disciples who had earned Inner Sect qualifications arrived one after another.

Once everyone had gathered, an old man descended upon the location of the teleportation formation.

The old man's sleeves billowed without wind, and his cultivation base was unfathomable.

He was the Inner Sect Elder sent to receive Chen Changqing and the others.

"My surname is Zhao. I am responsible for escorting you all into the Inner Sect."

The elder's gaze swept across the crowd, lingering slightly on Chen Changqing.

It was clear that he had likely received word beforehand, knowing that Chen Changqing was the top performer of this Outer Sect Disciple Competition.

The next moment, Elder Zhao did not delay. With a wave of his hand, he produced an ancient token and tossed it into the grand formation.

"Boom!"

As the token vanished inside, the grand formation was instantly activated, erupting with a blinding light.

Amidst the flow of countless runes, a portal slowly emerged.

"Follow me into the Inner Sect!"

With that said, Elder Zhao flew toward the portal first.

Seeing this, Chen Changqing and the others followed closely behind, stepping into the gateway of light!