Just a few days after Yang Chan and the others returned to the Cyan Yuan Sect, the new year arrived. This was also why many of the injured disciples had hurried back.
The New Year wasn't just a holiday. For many disciples of the Cyan Yuan Sect, it was also an incredibly important day: the day of the Sect's grand competition.
If a disciple performed exceptionally well in the competition, they might win the favor of an Elder and become their disciple. Although they wouldn't immediately become a Direct Disciple, having an Elder as a master greatly increased the chances of becoming one.
Furthermore, on New Year's Day, the Cyan Yuan Sect would provide many rare medicinal ingredients as rewards for the competition. Even if a disciple didn't catch an Elder's eye, these rewards were more than enough to advance their Cultivation.
