The sect grand competition has entered the white-hot stage. However, for the disciples participating in the competition, apart from the intense confrontations, daily life is still an indispensable part. The brief rest periods between competitions make them cherish the peaceful moments even more. Lin Tian stands outside his cave dwelling. The first ray of morning sunlight falls on his face, bringing him a long-absent warmth. He gently inhales the fresh air, feeling the flow of spiritual energy around him, and his mood relaxes quite a bit. "Even in the midst of the intense competition, maintaining a normal state of mind is crucial." Lin Tian silently warns himself in his heart. Despite the intense progress of the grand competition, he knows that excessive tension and anxiety will only affect his performance. Only by finding inner balance in peace can he exert his full strength at critical moments. These days, Lin Tian still adheres to his daily early morning cultivation. Despite the frequent competitions, he still conducts basic meditation and breathing exercises in the early morning to maintain the smooth flow of spiritual energy within his body. He deeply understands that although basic cultivation seems plain and ordinary, it is precisely these daily and uninterrupted accumulations that allow him to make breakthroughs at crucial moments. In a corner of the cave dwelling, Lin Tian has set up a small spirit-gathering array. Although this array is simple, it can greatly increase the concentration of spiritual energy within the cave dwelling. Lin Tian sits quietly in this array for a period of time every day to allow his spirit and body to recover to the best state. Lin Tian stands up from the spirit-gathering array, preparing for his daily purification practice. Although he has already demonstrated strong strength in the competition, he has not become complacent because of this. On the contrary, he understands even more clearly that the path of cultivating immortality is extremely competitive. Only by constantly sharpening himself can he stand out among numerous strong practitioners. After the purification practice, Lin Tian will spend some time organizing his experiences and insights from the competitions. He carefully analyzes the gains and losses in each battle and records the insights he has comprehended in the jade slip. These precious experiences will become important references for his future cultivation. At noon, Lin Tian will head to the sect's cafeteria to enjoy a simple vegetarian meal. Although the meal does not have the miraculous effects of some spirit pills, it can make him feel a sense of warmth and belonging. Eating with other disciples and listening to them discuss the interesting stories and anecdotes from the competitions also gives him a rare sense of relaxation. "Senior Brother Lin, your performance in this grand competition has been truly outstanding!" Several outer sect disciples cast admiring glances at Lin Tian during the meal, clearly impressed by his strength. Lin Tian smiles slightly and says calmly, "The path of cultivating immortality is long and arduous. Everyone has their own unique way of cultivation. I hope everyone can gain something in the competition." His words are humble and sincere, which makes the disciples around him admire him even more. Although Lin Tian has shown strong strength in the competition, he has not become arrogant because of this. Instead, he pays more attention to maintaining a normal state of mind. After the meal, Lin Tian will take a short rest to adjust his state and prepare for the afternoon's cultivation and competition. In the cave dwelling, he often browses some ancient books, especially those related to arrays and secret techniques. Although this knowledge is complex, it is extremely important accumulation for him. When night falls, Lin Tian will once again enter the spirit-gathering array for evening meditation. The moonlight spills through the window of the cave dwelling onto his body, giving him a sense of tranquility and serenity. He closes his eyes, and his mind is completely immersed in cultivation, as if integrating with heaven and earth. As the grand competition progresses, Lin Tian's cultivation is also undergoing subtle changes. In addition to daily purification and meditation, he has especially strengthened the training of practical combat skills. This evening, Lin Tian steps out of his cave dwelling and decides to go to the sect's martial arts arena for some practical combat training. Although each battle in the grand competition has been very intense, he knows that to achieve better results in the subsequent competitions, he must further refine his combat skills. On the martial arts arena, some disciples are sparring with each other, and the scene is bustling and lively. Lin Tian does not rush to join but stands aside and quietly observes their battles. He carefully analyzes the moves and reactions of each disciple, drawing experience from them. "Sure enough, everyone has a unique combat style worth learning." Lin Tian silently ponders in his heart. He knows that on the path of cultivating immortality, there is no uniform way. Everyone's experiences and talents determine their uniqueness. And these unique combat styles often determine the outcome at critical moments. After observing for a while, Lin Tian finally decides to make a move. He selects an inner sect disciple of similar strength to spar with, and the two quickly engage in a fierce confrontation. This inner sect disciple practices a water-attribute secret technique. The operation of spiritual energy is as continuous as flowing water, both offensive and defensive. Lin Tian responds with the power of thunder. The collision of thunder and water Stirring up one after another water mist and electric light on the martial arts arena. "Truly extraordinary." After the battle ends, the inner sect disciple shows a few traces of admiration on his face. "Senior Brother Lin's thunder technique is extremely powerful. My water secret technique couldn't completely withstand it." "Junior Brother's water attribute secret technique is also highly sophisticated. If it weren't for the restraint effect of my thunder technique, it would probably be difficult to win." Lin Tian smiles. There is no exaggeration in his words. In fact, if it were for other attribute cultivation techniques, facing such continuous water attacks, it would indeed be extremely troublesome. Through this sparring, Lin Tian further deepens his understanding of his own secret technique and also learns many useful skills from the other's combat style. He decides to integrate these experiences in the subsequent cultivation to further enhance his combat ability. After the practice on the martial arts arena, Lin Tian does not immediately return to the cave dwelling but chooses to sit and meditate beside the spirit spring of the sect. The environment beside the spirit spring is peaceful and serene. The gurgling spring brings waves of coolness. Lin Tian sits on a flat stone, closes his eyes to recuperate, and feels the flow of spiritual energy between heaven and earth. "The cultivation of the state of mind is equally important." Lin Tian silently says in his heart. He knows that cultivation is not only the growth of strength but also the tempering of the state of mind. When facing powerful enemies, only with a mind as calm as still water can one remain calm in a complex situation and thus find a breakthrough. As time passes, Lin Tian's mind gradually enters an ethereal state. He feels the circulation of spiritual energy within his body becomes even smoother, and the whole person seems to integrate with the surrounding spiritual energy. In this state, his thinking becomes clearer, and he has a deeper understanding of the possible challenges ahead. As the night deepens, Lin Tian wakes up from meditation and slowly opens his eyes. Under the moonlight, his eyes appear exceptionally clear and resolute. He knows that he has made thorough preparations for the upcoming grand competition. The third stage of the sect grand competition arrives quickly. The content of this round of competition surprises all the disciples - it is actually a team confrontation. The sect re-groups the disciples, with each group consisting of three to five members. They must engage in battle in a complex terrain until one side is completely defeated or voluntarily concedes. This stage of the competition not only tests the individual strength of the disciples but also their teamwork ability and response to complex environments. Lin Tian is assigned to a five-member group. There are two outer sect disciples and two inner sect disciples in the team. Although they are not familiar with each other, they all know that in this competition, they must rely on each other to achieve victory. The competition venue is set in a dense forest. This forest is filled with various crises and traps. One slightest carelessness might lead to danger. More crucially, each group does not know when the opponent will appear, making the competition full of uncertainties and challenges. "This dense forest is extremely complex. We must remain highly vigilant." After the team gathers, Lin Tian quickly makes a judgment. He suggests that the team maintain a tight formation and arranges several team members to be responsible for different directions to deal with possible attacks. As the competition begins, Lin Tian and his team slowly delve into the dense forest. The surrounding environment becomes increasingly dark. The dense trees block most of the light, and they can only rely on the weak spiritual energy perception to move forward. Lin Tian walks at the front of the team, and his divine sense keen senses the movements around him, trying to avoid those hidden traps. After the team has been travel in the dense forest for some time, they suddenly feel an abnormal fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from the front. Lin Tian immediately stops and signals the team to be on guard. He knows that this is likely an ambush by another team. Sure enough, a moment later, a three-member team suddenly rushes out from the depths of the dense forest and launches an attack quickly. They have clearly set up an ambush earlier, attempting to catch Lin Tian's team off guard with lightning speed. Lin Tian reacts extremely quickly. He promptly makes hand seals and Show off a force of thunder, instantly repelling the opponent's offensive. At the same time, he commands the team to launch a counterattack, neutralizing the opponent's attack in its infancy. The two sides engage in a fierce confrontation in the dense forest. Thunder and sword light interweave in the dark forest, and the fluctuations of spiritual energy Stirring up layers of energy waves. With his excellent combat skills and effective command of the team, Lin Tian gradually gains the upper hand. However, the opponents are clearly unwilling to concede easily. While retreating, they suddenly trigger a certain mechanism in the dense forest, and the entire terrain undergoes a sudden change. Lin Tian and his team are trapped in a complex terrain maze. "Surely not simple." Lin Tian secretly admires in his heart. He knows that the opponents have clearly prepared in advance, using the mechanisms in the dense forest to attempt to divide and surround them. Faced with such a predicament, he must remain calm and find a solution to break through. Lin Tian quickly calms down and analyzes the current situation. He discovers that although this maze is complex, the fluctuations of spiritual energy have certain patterns to follow. Through the perception of spiritual energy, he finds several key nodes of the maze. "Follow me. We can find the exit." Lin Tian resolutely commands the team and leads them to quickly traverse the maze. Despite encountering several ambushes and traps along the way, under Lin Tian's leadership, the team finally finds the exit and returns to the main venue of the competition. When they exit the maze, they find that the opponents are already waiting at the exit, clearly planning to launch a final attack when they are exhausted. However, Lin Tian has already anticipated this. When the team approaches the exit, he has the team members prepare in advance. The moment the opponents launch their attack, Lin Tian immediately unleashes the power of thunder to neutralize the opponent's offensive. At the same time, he commands the team to launch a powerful counterattack and ultimately achieves victory in the fierce confrontation. Seeing this, the elder in charge of judging announces that Lin Tian's team wins this round of the competition. The disciples observing around all let out exclamations of surprise, impressed by Lin Tian's calmness and wisdom. The victory in this competition further enhances Lin Tian's reputation within the sect. However, his heart is not shaken because of this. After the competition, he returns to his cave dwelling and begins to reflect on the gains and losses in this battle. "Although we achieved victory in the competition, many problems were exposed during the process." Lin Tian silently analyzes in his heart. He knows that in the maze stage in the dense forest, although he found a way to break through, his command of the team still needs improvement. Especially when facing complex situations, how to more effectively utilize the abilities of team members still requires further thought. Lin Tian decides that in the future, he will pay more attention to teamwork and the accumulation of practical combat experience. He understands that the sect grand competition is not only a showcase of individual strength but also a comprehensive test of the comprehensive quality of the disciples. Only by achieving perfection in all aspects can one win in the final competition. As the grand competition progresses, the difficulty of the competition also gradually increases. Although Lin Tian has been smooth along the way, he knows that the upcoming challenges will be even more difficult. Especially the top disciples of the sect, their strength is unfathomable, and each one could potentially be his future opponent. "No matter what lies ahead, I will persevere." Lin Tian stands in front of his cave dwelling, looking towards the distant horizon. A glint of determination flashes in his eyes. He knows that the sect grand competition has entered the most crucial stage, and he must make the fullest preparations for the upcoming competitions. In the following days, Lin Tian continues to cultivate with devotion and strengthens his research on arrays and secret techniques. He combines the "Nine Heavens Thunder Rune" with the experiences from previous competitions, gradually forming his unique combat style. With the improvement of his cultivation, his control over the power of thunder becomes even more proficient, and his combat ability significantly improves. However, Lin Tian always has a premonition in his heart, as if a greater storm is approaching. The atmosphere within the sect also becomes increasingly tense. Disciples are all preparing for the upcoming grand competition finals, and some latent contradictions and struggles are also brewing in the dark.