My entry can't possibly be this normal!

In the days that followed, the Qingyun Sect flourished.

In addition to the original forces under its command, many other sects, large and small, have joined the Qingyun Sect Alliance.

Meanwhile, the businesses controlled by the Shiquan Chamber of Commerce are growing larger and larger.

Time flies, and it has been a year since Qingyun Sect was promoted to a ninth-grade sect.

In just one short year, the Qingyun Sect has undergone a dramatic transformation, like heaven and earth.

Soon, the day of the sect's promotion assessment conference arrived again.

……

Ren Tianxing waved to Li Ping'an and his group.

He smiled wryly and said, "Life is truly unpredictable..."

"Who would have thought that in just one year, the Qingyun Sect has transformed from an unknown dark horse into a major force in the entire Changping County."

Li Ping'an also smiled and said, "I must thank Elder Ren and the Heavenly Dao Sect for their support."

Ren Tianxing shook his head.

"I didn't do anything. The Qingyun Sect is where it is today thanks to your own efforts."

"Speaking of which, with the current strength of the Qingyun Sect, it has long surpassed ordinary eighth-grade sects. It could even directly participate in the promotion assessment for seventh-grade sects without any problem, but..."

"Rules are rules, so..."

Li Ping'an smiled and said, "I understand. We will first participate in the assessment for advancing to the eighth-grade sect."

"However, if we are successfully promoted, we will directly participate in the subsequent seventh-grade sect assessment."

Ren Tianxing's heart stirred.

"This... is indeed unprecedented, but your Qingyun Sect is truly unique, and cannot be judged by common sense, so..."

"On behalf of the Heavenly Dao Sect, I extend my warmest welcome!"

The disciples of Qingyun Sect exchanged glances and smiled confidently.

at this time.

"Qingyun Sect, we've finally met..."

A voice suddenly rang out from behind Li Ping'an, so loud that he didn't even sense anyone coming.

He turned around and saw a figure with an air of otherworldly grace.

This man had white hair and beard, long, drooping eyebrows, a youthful face despite his white hair, and was full of vigor.

Dressed in a loose blue Taoist robe, holding a white feather whisk, he exuded an air of grandeur, like an immortal.

If there are any immortals in this world, they must look like this.

Upon seeing this person, all the surrounding sects immediately stood up, bowing and scraping respectfully, their faces full of flattery and obsequiousness.

Yun Yaoji snorted coldly, her magic power surged out instantly, her black hair flew and her clothes fluttered, she was about to make a move!

Li Ping'an stepped in front of her, gently took her hand, and gestured for her to calm down.

He certainly understood why she did that.

Because the "old immortal" before them was none other than the sect leader of the Wuya Sect, the only seventh-rank sect within a radius of ten thousand miles in Changping County, and the true number one power...

The wind has no bounds!

Li Ping'an knew, of course, that this person was a hypocrite, a fraudster who looked like a celestial being descended from heaven, but in reality he was extremely cunning and his methods were utterly despicable.

When Yun Yaoji and Wan Lianshan fought, it was Feng Wuyai who launched a sneak attack, which resulted in Yun Yaoji being seriously injured. If it weren't for the Heavenly Mystery Dice that I had crafted for her, she might have died on the spot!

Whether it's Li Ping'an, Yun Yaoji, or the entire Qingyun Sect, they all naturally hate Feng Wuyai and the Wuyai Sect to the bone, and are irreconcilable enemies!

From Su Ziyun to Xiao Xile, Bai Xiaoxian, Feng Dashan, and even Yu Nishang and Jiang Tianfeng, they all glared angrily at Feng Wuyai and the entire Wuyai Sect, their eyes practically bursting with rage!

But Li Ping'an stopped Yun Yaoji, and even showed a slight smile.

"Ah, it's Sect Master Feng of the Boundless Sect! I've heard so much about you!"

A hint of appreciation flashed in Feng Wuyai's eyes.

He stroked his long beard, his posture still ethereal and otherworldly.

"This must be Master Li Ping'an?"

"He is hailed as the most talented blacksmith in the history of Changping County, and is the greatest contributor to the rise of Qingyun Sect from obscurity to its current glory. He is a legendary figure and an influential figure in the world today. It is truly an honor to meet him."

Looking at his hypocritical face, Li Ping'an felt disgusted, as if he had eaten shit, but his face remained calm and composed.

"Not at all, Sect Master Feng is too kind. Qingyun Sect is at most a rising star. How can it be compared with Wuya Sect, a lineage with a thousand-year history?"

Feng Wuyai laughed heartily: "Master Li is such a prodigy, yet he remains humble and composed, truly possessing a limitless future, a limitless future indeed..."

"I have high hopes for you."

After saying that, he cupped his hands in a salute to Ren Tianxing, and then led the imposing procession of Wuya Sect elders and disciples toward the very front of the entire sect's advancement ceremony.

Su Ziyun clenched her fists so tightly they cracked.

"Wuya Sect, don't let me run into you, or I'll make you realize the power of my Qingyun Sect!"

Xiao Xile even spat it out.

"Pah! What a piece of trash! So despicable, vile, and shameless, yet he still pretends to be some kind of hermit!"

Bai Xiaoxian couldn't help but exclaim, "You're disgusting! You're really something else!"

Feng Dashan nodded: "It really is disgusting!"

Yu Ni Chang glanced at Li Ping An and Yun Yao Ji, who were holding hands.

"Master, Elder Uncle, should we break ties with the Boundless Sect?"

Jiang Tianfeng clenched his fists, ready to make a move at any moment.

Although Yun Yaoji was so angry that her chest heaved and her eyes were practically spitting fire, she still managed to suppress her rage and looked at Li Ping'an.

"Junior brother, what do you think?"

Li Pingan shook his head: "It's not the right time yet."

"Don't worry, the day our Qingyun Sect is promoted to a seventh-grade sect after this sect assessment will be the day we go to war with their Wuya Sect!"

He smiled at Ren Tianxing: "Elder Ren, their Boundless Sect is..."

Ren Tianxing sighed, "After all, they are the only seventh-grade sect within a radius of ten thousand miles. In this sect promotion assessment conference, they are essentially at the presidium level, or even..."

"In this realm, they possess the qualifications to rival our Heavenly Dao Sect."

"Sect Master Yun, Elder Li, both publicly and privately, I, Ren Tianxing, will absolutely stand on your side. However, Elder Li is right. It is not the right time to break with Wuya Sect. Besides, this is, after all, a sect promotion conference. Please give me and Tiandao Sect some face. We'll settle the score with them after it's over."

Li Pingan smiled and said, "Okay."

Ren Tianxing breathed a sigh of relief.

The Qingyun Sect is no longer what it used to be. In fact, even the Heavenly Dao Sect is not absolutely certain of defeating the Qingyun Sect in this area.

If the Qingyun Sect and the Wuyai Sect were to go to war, the entire sect advancement ceremony would immediately descend into complete chaos, leading to utter catastrophe and irreversible destruction.

Hearing Li Ping'an's positive response, a huge weight was lifted from his heart.

"Alright, in that case, let's watch the game together today."

The members of the Qingyun Sect nodded in agreement.

The first day of this sect promotion conference is a competition among second-rate sects to determine which sects will be promoted to the ninth rank.

The Qingyun Sect naturally does not need to participate.

but……

Within the Qingyun Sect Alliance, there are also many sects that have not yet advanced to the ninth rank, including the Huangtian Sect, Baijin Sect, Qingmu Sect, Changhe Sect, Luori Sect, and so on...

Today is their big day.

Everyone in the Qingyun Sect sat down, waiting for today's assessment to begin.

Yun Yaoji said, "Junior brother, you should have made preparations in advance, right?"

Li Ping'an gave a mysterious smile.

"Don't worry, all three spots for advancing to the ninth rank sect this year will go to our Qingyun Sect Alliance!"

"Those blocking our way..."

"Kill without mercy!!!"