I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!

"Perhaps it won't be long before I reach the understanding of the Sword Heart above the great achievement of Sword Dao."

Li Qingzhou calculated silently, a slight joy appeared on his face, thoroughly moved.

Achieving Sword Heart Clarity at sixteen, compared to him, that progress could really be considered defiance of the heavens.

If one could go even further and reach...

Wouldn't that secure a victory in a duel?

"Elders and senior brothers, those are all I have to say."

"The matter of selecting candidates for the Wei Dynasty will still require the effort of Brother Xiao, to quickly discuss and settle detailed rules with the Taoist Sect, Buddhist Sect, and other sects including the Academy."

Li Qingzhou quickly finished speaking and stood up, saying, "I have just returned to the sect and have matters to attend to."

"When I am done, I'll invite you all to gather at Sword Edge Mountain."

"Take it easy, take it easy." Seeing him about to leave, Xiao Huang guessed his thoughts and raised his hand to stop him.

"Junior brother, there's no need to rush. Nephew Chen Yi is on Sword Edge Mountain, you can go back after the discussion is over."

Saying this, Xiao Huang did not wait for Li Qingzhou to object, and continued:

"The rules for selecting the younger generation within the Wei Dynasty isn't set yet, but our Grand Void Sect can proceed with its selection beforehand."

"Shortly, it is time for our sect's once per decade minor examination. I think we can use this opportunity to decide the outstanding young members of our Grand Void Sect."

"The detailed rules..."

...

As night fell, the cool breeze blew.

Snowflakes began drifting down from the sky at some point, gradually enveloping the Sword Edge Mountain under a thin layer of white gauze.

Yet, this slight chill did not dampen the spirits of Chen Yi and others. They still sat around the campfire, eating grilled meat and laughing and talking.

Several wine-loving individuals clinked their cups from time to time.

Specifically, it was Red Sleeve, Wang Yongnian, Du Yanqing, Hua Youxiang, and Li Mingyue, these two "chivalrous individuals."

Red Sleeve, the senior sister from Sword Edge Mountain, doesn't need much introduction; since the first time Chen Yi met her, she loved to drink.

Saying she is addicted to wine would not be an overstatement.

And Wang Yongnian, who grew from a small fatty to a big fatty, also learned to drink.

However, according to him, drinking was not his initiative but influenced by many senior and junior brothers on Lin Xun Peak.

Those focused on body cultivation have only two hobbies: honing their bodies and drinking.

They also glorify it saying that taking alcohol helps in absorbing medicinal baths, making their bodies stronger.

Gradually, Wang Yongnian also picked up the habit.

As for Du Yanqing, the princely heir from Prince Zhenbei, his reason for drinking is justifiable if a bit funny.

Since Chen Yi's trip to Jiangnan Prefecture, Wei Letian and others, while befriending other talented peers, naturally did not forget him.

Yet he did not wish to be too close with Wei Letian, and after several refusals, he made the Twelfth Prince give up.

That troubled Du Yanqing.

Since they were both on Taixu Peak, Wei Letian often invited him over.

Out of respect for their nobility status and as fellow sect members, Du Yanqing found it hard to refuse.

It was then he learned to drink and also to recite poetry.

As for Hua Youxiang and Li Mingyue, they were taught how to drink personally by Red Sleeve.

However, after the incident involving compensation money on Dan Peak Mountain, it seemed like they had matured overnight.

While playing on other mountain peaks, they also took care not to damage even a single flower or blade of grass, to avoid causing trouble for Sword Edge Mountain.

Most of the time, however, they stayed on Sword Edge Mountain, under the guidance of several senior brothers and sisters.

Their progress in Sword Dao and cultivation has been quite significant.

Especially Hua Youxiang, who in ten years not only improved her cultivation from Ninth Grade Mortal Realm to the lower stage of Sixth Grade Core Formation Realm but also achieved Small Success in Sword Dao.

Although she still falls far behind Chen Yi, she seemed quite satisfied with herself, at times saying things like "It's not in vain that I, Er Hua, have worked so hard."

Yet, Chen Yi had seen her looking melancholy; he knew that she was probably just outwardly optimistic.

Not to compare with him, even compared to her sisters, Hua Xianzi and Hua Yourong, her progress was much slower.

Hua Xianzi's cultivation reached the Fourth Grade Spirit Aperture Realm in ten years, almost catching up to Lin Xueru.

Hua Yourong was a bit softer in temperament, but with the teachings of Hua Xianzi and assistance from elixirs, her cultivation also reached Fifth Grade Core Formation Realm.

Thus, Chen Yi could very well understand the thoughts of Hua Youxiang.

However, he had no way to solve the issue of "limited talent," and could only hope for an opportunity in the future to help his fellow disciples from Sword Edge Mountain.

At that moment, Du Yanqing raised his cup with a reddened face and said: "Today everyone is in high spirits, why don't I recite a poem?"

"Better not," Du Yan glanced at him, "I'm afraid your poem would dampen everyone's spirits."

At this moment, both Du Yanqing and his sister carried a bit of the demeanor of Prince Zhenbei.

Du Yanqing wore a silver-white cloak, his stature slightly taller than Chen Yi, with a square face and spirited eyes, eyebrows, and nose, exuding an initial sense of authority.

The little princess, though not as beautiful as Lin Xueru or Xiao Xuanzhen, was still considered delicate and attractive.

Especially since she deeply studied the Array and kept her aura hidden, making her appear somewhat mysterious to outsiders.

"Eh?" Du Yanqing blinked his eyes, "Your brother here is enormously talented. Even Teacher Wei Letian has praised me."

"You? Enormously talented?"

Little princess Du Yan covered her forehead, an expression of pain on her face.

After a moment, tired of listening to Du Yanqing's nonsense, she decisively formed a hand seal with one hand, trapping him in an Array.

After completing this, Du Yan clapped her hands and hummed, "There, much quieter now."

Seeing this, Chen Yi and others burst into laughter.

Only Du Yanqing remained oblivious, as if he had been praised, and stood up tall, seemingly chanting a poem.

However, within Du Yan's Array, not even his voice could escape, which made everyone laugh even louder.

Even Ning Xue, usually a paragon of grace and serenity, couldn't help but smile.

If anyone knew about the friendship among Chen Yi and them the best, aside from her in the entire Grand Void Sect, it was only Gu Tiangang who had once been dispatched to Kyoto Prefecture.

Perhaps because of that period of teaching experience, every time Ning Xue saw these people gather together, her heart felt warm.

That feeling was like watching her own children grow robustly, filled with relief and a touch of pride.

Compared to her, Zhan Hongxiu was much less self-aware.

Over these ten years, she often descended the mountain to undertake missions from the Demon Hunting Hall.

During particularly challenging missions, she would think of Chen Yi.

However, with Chen Yi, who topped the "Heavenly Pride List·Earthly List" after that incident in Jiangnan Prefecture, being outside the Grand Void Sect could mean troubles entangling him.

Therefore, Zhan Hongxiu, after pondering several times, decided to forgo this idea.

The advantage of not having Chen Yi's assistance was that her Sword Intent had reached perfection five years ago.

And before that, her cultivation had smoothly advanced to the Third Grade Heavenly Union Realm.

What puzzled her was that, despite this, she hadn't received any summons from the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield.

Even after she inquired with Xiao Huang, the Sect Master, she still got no response.

This occasionally led Zhan Hongxiu to wild speculations.

Could it be that there was some problem on the side of Taizhou Mountain Battlefield?

Until close to midnight, everyone stood up and dispersed.

"Brother Yi, next time there's such a gathering, please don't invite my sister."

After releasing the Array, Du Yanqing, his expression full of hidden bitterness, whispered quietly to Chen Yi.

Unfortunately, his sister Du Yan, who had kept her attention on him, saw through his intentions, grabbed his ear, and they began walking down the mountain.

"Big brother, Yan'er has something to explain to you."

"Ow ow ow..."

Seeing Prince Zhenbei and his sister, lovingly walking away, Lin Xueru and Chen Yi exchanged glances and both smiled.

After the laughter, Lin Xueru blinked her big eyes, her gaze seemingly conveying something.

"Brother Yi, Senior Sister Xiao and I will head back too."

Chen Yi watched her and smiled, nodding, "It's dark and the road is slippery, be careful on your way."

"Do you need to tell me?" Xiao Yan humphed grumpily, "I'd never let anything happen to Sister Xue Ru."

It was uncertain whether her irritation stemmed from being defeated in the day's contest or because Chen Yi had specifically admonished Lin Xueru.

At any rate, she was particularly annoyed at this moment.

Chen Yi took a quick glance at her, "It's best that way."

"You, you bad guy, I..."

"Sister, let's go back, we can talk more there."

Lin Xueru, seeing that they were about to start bickering again, quickly grabbed Xiao Xuanzhen's hand and ran down the mountain.

Only after they had gone some distance did she turn to look back at Chen Yi who was still watching her, and waved from afar.

Then, she continued down the mountain with Xiao Xuanzhen.

"Sister, you are too kind to that bad guy, be careful not to let him take advantage of you in the future."

"Sister, it's not like that, Brother Yi is the best."

Watching them go far away, Chen Yi couldn't help but chuckle softly.

After all these years, it was fortunate that the little girl's feelings remained unchanged, very good indeed...