The Emperor's Favorite: The Useless and Crazy Concubine Who Conquers the World

They found an inn and booked three upper rooms. After a short rest, they went to the inn lobby, ordered some food and wine, and ate while listening to the gossip of the people around them.

"I heard that Qingyun Sect is recruiting disciples recently. That's an opportunity that countless young practitioners dream of."

"Yes, Qingyun Sect is one of the top forces in Qingyun Continent. If you can become their disciple, your future is limitless."

Lan Yunyan's heart moved, and she looked at Yun Mengyao and Lin Wan'er, and they saw interest in each other's eyes.

"Let's try it too, maybe we can enter Qingyun Sect." Yun Mengyao suggested.

Lan Yunyan nodded, "Alright, going to Qingyun Sect to train will definitely help us improve our cultivation."

The next day, Lan Yunyan and others found out the location where Qingyun Sect was recruiting disciples and set off.

Along the way, they saw many young warriors, all heading in the same direction, all of them full of vigor and vitality, with anticipation and desire in their eyes.

Arriving at the foot of Qingyun Sect Mountain, a majestic mountain gate loomed before us. On either side, disciples stood guard, awe-inspiring. A long, orderly line of warriors lined up to register.

Lan Yunyan and others also lined up.

When it was their turn, a disciple stepped forward and asked, "Name, age, and cultivation level?"

Lan Yunyan answered them one by one. The disciple looked at them and nodded slightly. "Inject your spiritual power into this spiritual crystal and test its purity."

Lan Yunyan took the spirit crystal, channeled her spiritual energy, and slowly poured it into it. The spirit crystal immediately emitted a soft glow, the brightness and purity of which drew the attention of those around her.

A hint of surprise flashed in the disciple's eyes. "Yes, you can go up the mountain to participate in the next round of tests."

Lan Yunyan and others walked along the mountain road. The road was winding and the scenery on both sides was pleasant.

When they reached the mountainside, a square appeared before them. Many young practitioners were already waiting in the square.

Soon, a man who looked like an elder appeared. "Welcome all the young talents to Qingyun Sect. Today's test is a real battle. You will be randomly divided into two groups, and the winner will advance."

Lan Yunyan and others were lucky and did not play against each other in the first round.

Lan Yunyan's opponent was a burly man. The man looked at Lan Yunyan and grinned, "Little girl, you're unlucky to have met me. You'd better admit defeat."

Lan Yunyan smiled calmly, "The outcome is still unknown, don't make any premature judgments."

The battle began. The man roared, brandishing the broadsword in his hand and charging towards Lan Yunyan. The broadsword made a whirring sound, its power astonishing.

Lan Yunyan's body was nimble, like a dancing butterfly, easily dodging the man's attacks. The sword in her hand was like a spirit snake emerging from a cave, stabbing the man's vital points with every strike.

The man attacked for a while, but when he saw that he hadn't hurt Lan Yunyan at all, he became increasingly anxious and his moves became more and more chaotic.

Lan Yunyan seized the opportunity and knocked the man's sword away with one blow, pressing the tip of the sword against his throat. "You lose."

The man, helpless, conceded defeat dejectedly. Yun Mengyao and Lin Wan'er also successfully won the first round.

After several rounds of competition, the number of participants dwindled. Lan Yunyan and the others advanced through the ranks, gradually emerging as outstanding individuals. Their outstanding performance attracted the attention of the Qingyun Sect's higher-ups.

Finally, it was the finals. Lan Yunyan's opponent was a stern young man with a sharp gaze and a powerful aura.

"It's worth looking forward to fighting you," the young man said coldly.

Lan Yunyan bowed slightly, "Please teach me."

The two exchanged blows in an instant, their moves unpredictable and their speed reaching extremes. Lan Yunyan's righteous aura and the young man's fierce strength collided with each other, emitting bursts of roaring sounds.

Everyone in the square was fascinated by the scene. Such a wonderful duel was a rare sight.

As the battle reached its climax, Lan Yunyan unleashed her inner potential, a golden glow radiating from her body. She unleashed her full power, her sword moves becoming increasingly refined. The young man, unwilling to be outdone, resisted with all his might.

In the end, Lan Yunyan narrowly won by a single move, while Yun Mengyao and Lin Wan'er also achieved good results.

The leader of Qingyun Sect appeared in person, looked at Lan Yunyan and the others, and nodded with satisfaction. "You all have extraordinary talents and can join our Qingyun Sect as inner disciples. I hope you will devote yourself to cultivation within the sect and carry on the great reputation of our Qingyun Sect."

Lan Yunyan and the others were overjoyed and quickly expressed their gratitude. They knew that this was a new starting point, and that they would face more challenges and opportunities during their time in the Qingyun Sect.

After entering Qingyun Sect, Lan Yunyan, Yun Mengyao, and Lin Wan'er were assigned to the inner disciples' residence. It was a tranquil courtyard with swaying bamboo and well-arranged houses.

Lan Yunyan stood in front of the window of her room, looking at the scenery outside, her heart full of longing and expectation for her future path of cultivation.

In the residence of the inner disciples of Qingyun Sect, Lan Yunyan got up at dawn every day and practiced swordsmanship in the courtyard.

Her sword gleamed coldly in the morning light, and every move she made was agile and sharp.

Yun Mengyao was dancing with a long whip in an open space not far away. The whistling wind from the whip complemented Lan Yunyan's sword energy.

Lin Wan'er sat quietly in the bamboo forest, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, with a faint spiritual light flickering around her.

One day, when Lan Yunyan was practicing, an inner sect deacon came to summon her and told her that the sect leader wanted to see her.

The three of them followed the deacon to the sect master's hall. The sect master looked at them kindly, "You are new to our sect and have performed exceptionally well. Now I have a mission for you, which will serve as a training for you."

The spiritual veins in the sect's back mountain have been moving strangely lately, suggesting some evil spirit is at work. Go investigate. If you can resolve the issue, that would be great. If you encounter any danger, return immediately and report."

Lan Yunyan and the others followed their orders and headed for the back mountain. The mountain was lush with vegetation and filled with spiritual energy, but the further they went, the more eerie the atmosphere became.

When we reached the place where the spiritual vein was, we saw fog all around and a faint black aura lingering.

Lan Yunyan drew her sword and looked around vigilantly, "Everyone be careful, there must be something strange here."

Suddenly, a group of dark shadows leaped out of the mist, ghostly and swift. Lan Yunyan was the first to meet them, her sword swift as lightning, each strike imbued with the energy of justice, dispelling the approaching shadows.