Preparations Before the Four Halls Grand Competition

After news of next month's Four Halls Grand Competition spread, nearly every eye in the Four Symbols Sect turned to Shen Jingfeng of White Tiger Hall and Jiang Tingxue of Vermilion Bird Hall.

Both were at Late Qi Condensation. One excelled in the Sword Dao, while the other had brought her finger techniques to an almost divine level. They were the two favorites to take first place.

As for Ye An and Song Qinglin, though they were also Four Halls Chiefs, most people believed a considerable gap still separated them from Shen Jingfeng and Jiang Tingxue.

Inside White Tiger Hall.

Han Feng stood at the center of the hall's Martial Practice Ground. Shen Jingfeng faced him, his personal sword in hand.

"The Sect Master has issued his orders. The Four Halls Grand Competition is next month. You should know what the result of this contest means."

The Centennial Cangwu Fruit?

That was merely the reward for becoming the Four Symbols Sect's Chief Disciple.

Whoever won would, for all intents and purposes, become the sect's Chief Disciple.

His standing would soar, placing him far above the chiefs of the four halls.

"This disciple understands." Shen Jingfeng's expression turned serious.

Han Feng looked at him and nodded with satisfaction.

"Win this contest, and you'll become the true face of our sect."

"There's also the Century-Old Cangwu Spirit Fruit, a rare cultivation resource. If you obtain it, you'll have a stronger chance in the Four Sects Grand Competition that follows."

Shen Jingfeng was puzzled. "Isn't that spirit fruit meant to improve the odds of breaking through to the Gathered Origin Realm? Do you mean I should use it as soon as I get it, Hall Master?"

Han Feng smiled as he explained, "What else? If the Hanging Sword Sect weren't putting us under