Unlike the quiet surroundings of other parts of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", when Li Yunjing arrived at the Martial Arts Arena, it was already crowded and bustling.
Compared to the first day, there were even more spectators.
Currently, after three rounds of selection, only 284 Outer Disciples remained in the competition.
Today, the final 64 will be selected.
Li Yunjing was no longer an unknown figure. As he entered the Martial Arts Arena, Outer Disciples greeted him along the way.
He barely managed to push through the crowd and finally reached his spot from yesterday.
This made him let out a sigh of relief. The enthusiasm of his fellow disciples was somewhat overwhelming for him.
Li Yunjing actually preferred his previous state of anonymity.
Back then, with just a few friends, he could walk wherever he wanted without being bothered. What a blissful state it was!
From the current situation, Li Yunjing felt that if he took first place in the Outer Sect competition,
he might not be able to go out freely anymore!
At least for a while, he would be a prominent figure in the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", extremely popular and constantly being pursued wherever he went.
"Brother Li, you’re here."
At his usual spot, Yan Dingzhi also stood up warmly to greet Li Yunjing.
After three rounds, their two "Scripture Pavilion" duty groups only had Li Yunjing, Yan Dingzhi, and Jin Shouyun left.
Li Yunjing’s favorite, Su Guo, had been eliminated unexpectedly.
This showed just how fierce the competition was.
"Brother Yan, you arrived quite early."
"Shouyun, congratulations on passing the three rounds!"
Li Yunjing greeted Yan Dingzhi and Jin Shouyun.
Now, the two groups were down to just these three, while the others who were eliminated had gone back to their duties.
"I came early to adjust my state. I don’t know if I can pass today."
Yan Dingzhi sighed. He was quite confident before, but after yesterday’s competition, he was uncertain.
It seemed that many participants had hidden tricks and were not easy to deal with.
"Brother Yan, don’t worry! With your strength, it’s easy to enter the top 64! No problem!"
Li Yunjing smiled, encouraging him.
After a few casual remarks, the usually silent Jin Shouyun suddenly spoke.
"By the way, Leader, did you leave right after the competition yesterday? I wanted to discuss something with you."
Taking advantage of the gap in the conversation between Yan Dingzhi and Li Yunjing, Jin Shouyun quickly said.
His expression seemed a bit anxious, which surprised Li Yunjing.
This deputy leader of his was usually very arrogant, acting as if he was above everything, brimming with confidence.
Jin Shouyun had never shown any anxiety before.
Did he encounter a problem?
Now that Jin Shouyun was subdued, being an obedient member, Li Yunjing, as his leader, certainly wouldn’t ignore him.
So, Li Yunjing asked, "Shouyun, what’s wrong? Did you encounter something? Speak freely, I’ll help you solve it."
At this moment, Li Yunjing spoke with great confidence.
His current status was different; he didn’t think any problem Jin Shouyun encountered was beyond him.
Even if he couldn’t solve it himself, didn’t he have powerful friends behind him?
Especially Fu Chao, who had been very close to him recently; for minor issues, Fu Chao would surely give him face.
If Fu Chao stepped in, even a Foundation Establishment Steward would have their legs trembling. How big could Jin Shouyun’s problem be?
Could it even involve an Elder?
Jin Shouyun’s heart warmed, and he shook his head, then said, "It’s ! Leader, after the Outer Sect competition, you’ll be promoted to the Inner Sect. I also plan to break through to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer after the competition and become an Inner Sect Disciple!"
"Hmm! That’s a good thing."
Li Yunjing nodded, looking at Jin Shouyun, waiting for him to continue.
"Leader, after you enter the Inner Sect and secure a good position, please transfer me there as well. I’ll continue working under you!"
Jin Shouyun finally stated his request.
Li Yunjing was taken aback, not expecting that he now had a follower.
Jin Shouyun was very nervous, looking at Li Yunjing intently, afraid that he would refuse.
"Hahaha! We’re all brothers! Since you acknowledge me as your leader, once I’ve settled, I’ll bring you to my side."
Li Yunjing laughed, making a firm promise.
As long as he took first place in the Outer Sect competition, he would become an Inner Sect Disciple, and one of the most esteemed ones at that.
With that status, he wouldn’t even need to ask Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, or Fu Chao for help to easily arrange for Jin Shouyun.
After entering the Inner Sect, Li Yunjing also needed to plan for the future.
He needed a team of elite followers by his side.
Aside from being a bit arrogant, Jin Shouyun didn’t have any other flaws.
He was serious about his work and very capable. This Outer Sect competition also showed that Jin Shouyun had considerable combat strength.
A talent approaching him voluntarily, Li Yunjing would be foolish to push him away.
"Thank you, Leader! I’ll continue following you in the future!"
Jin Shouyun was overjoyed. He had seen what Li Yunjing was capable of.
Li Yunjing associated with True Disciples and was immensely capable, incredibly powerful in combat, and treated his subordinates well. If he didn’t pledge his loyalty to someone like that, who else could he turn to?
Jin Shouyun was an arrogant person; he absolutely couldn’t tolerate working under someone weak.
Li Yunjing was currently his best option!
"Hahaha! Congratulations, Brother Li, and Junior Brother Jin. With you two joining forces in the Inner Sect, it will be easier for you to establish yourselves."