This "trial," despite leaving them battered and bruised, feeling as if their bones were being drained dry, ultimately rewarded them with the coveted mid-grade Qi-Gathering Pill! Such a treasure, for Inner Sect disciples trapped at the bottleneck of the Ninth Level of Qi Refining and desperately seeking a breakthrough, was worth a hundred times more than ordinary healing elixirs!

In an instant, their hearts were filled with boundless respect and awe for Mu Xiaochuan, akin to the endless flow of a mighty river, mixed with an indescribable fervor and loyalty. Seeing the expressions of pain mixed with joy on their faces, Mu Xiaochuan's last bit of frustration vanished, replaced by a sense of control and satisfaction. He waved them off to heal, standing with his hands behind his back, feeling the slightly invigorated spiritual power within him from the recent "guidance," and the empty balance of thrill points, a confident smile playing on his lips.

"Thrill points, once spent, can be earned again. This Yunqi Peak Grand Tournament surely won't disappoint me."

Time flew by, and in a few days, the entire Yunqi Peak was enveloped in a tense yet excited atmosphere. The once-every-five-years Yunqi Peak Grand Tournament had finally begun amidst great anticipation.