Yu Wenya organized the top five participants and prepared to present the awards.
The Nine Nether Demonic Sect was quite unlucky. Due to Shen Xin's previous actions, their fourth-place ranking was stripped, and ultimately, none of them received any rewards.
As for the Golden Wave Celestial Sect, they were fortunate to secure third and fourth place, while the True Martial Celestial Sect narrowly clinched fifth.
"Xueyan, this is for you."
Ye Yun handed Bai Qiao Zhi Hua and two grade seven Su Xuan Pills to Lin Xueyan.
"Thank you for your hard work during the Four Sects Grand Competition," Lin Xueyan said with a sweet smile, quickly accepting the gifts with both hands.
"Not at all, disciple is very happy! Thank you, Master!"
The moment she received the rewards, a system notification flashed in Ye Yun's mind.
[You granted your disciple Bai Qiao Zhi Hua, receiving a tenfold return, obtaining the Grand Dao Immortal Flower!]
[You granted your disciple grade seven Su Xuan Pill, receiving a thousandfold return, obtaining grade nine Heavenly Saint Pill!]
Upon hearing the return rewards, Ye Yun's grin nearly split his face.
Indeed, what was obtained for free was the most powerful! Tenfold return! And a grade nine pill!
Both rewards were legendary treasures. A Heavenly Saint Pill was a top-tier pill, even surpassing the Phoenix Pill!
"Xueyan, you are truly my lucky star!"
Ye Yun excitedly hugged Lin Xueyan. This sudden surprise made her face flush crimson, her heart thumping like a frightened deer.
Although she didn't quite understand what was happening, she relished her master's warmth. His embrace was so comforting and secure; she wished it could last forever...
Beside them, Bai Xiaoxiao watched with envy, jealousy, and a hint of resentment.
"Darn it! If I had taken first place, I should be the one being hugged by Master right now!"
Bai Xiaoxiao pursed her lips, her small face filled with dejection.
Not long after, Ye Yun released Lin Xueyan and walked to her side to retrieve the reward for second place.
Compared to the first-place prize, the reward for second place was significantly less impressive, only a grade six Rong Yuan Pill. However, the focus wasn't on the pills themselves, but rather the public resources granted by the ranking, which was the true purpose of the Four Sects Grand Competition.
The strength of the new generation of disciples determined the mining rights for many public resources in the Eastern Region. The higher the ranking, the more resources they obtained, and thus, the Ancient Dao Celestial Sect received more.
After Ye Yun distributed the rewards, the system prompted him again.
[You granted your disciple grade six Su Xuan Pill, receiving a tenfold return, obtaining grade nine Rong Tian Pill!]
Another tenfold return!
Ye Yun's eyes lit up. Although the base pill was of lower quality this time, the tenfold multiplier made up for it, ultimately reaching a grade nine pill!
"Not bad, not bad!"
Ye Yun smiled and nodded at her, noticing Bai Xiaoxiao pouting and staring at him with outstretched hands.
Her intention was as clear as day: she wanted a hug.
There was no helping it. He doted on his disciples the most, especially such a little lucky charm.
"Alright, alright, everyone gets a hug."
Ye Yun chuckled helplessly, reaching out and gently pulling her into his embrace. He lightly stroked her head as if coaxing a kitten, only lacking the purring sound.
This heartwarming scene filled onlookers with envy. Some marveled at their fortune in having such a good master, while others sighed at Ye Yun's luck in having two such adorable disciples.
As for who was the most agitated, it was undoubtedly Mo Chenyu.
"Ye Yun..."
Seeing Ye Yun and Bai Xiaoxiao in such an intimate embrace, Mo Chenyu gritted his teeth in hatred.
He glanced at those around him and coldly said, "What are you all waiting for? The Four Sects Grand Competition has concluded. It's time to make our move!"
With the awards ceremony concluded, this year's Four Sects Grand Competition officially came to an end.
As soon as Yu Wenya announced the end, the impatient Mo Chenyu had already ordered his men to surround Ye Yun and his group.
"Ye Yun, now that the Four Sects Grand Competition is over, isn't it time we settled our score?"
Several experts at the Life and Death realm quickly encircled Ye Yun and his companions. Mo Chenyu slowly approached, his gaze fixed coldly on Ye Yun.
The crowd below the martial stage fell silent at the sight.
The previous battles had been so spectacular that they had almost forgotten about Mo Chenyu.
"Mo Chenyu, what exactly do you mean?"
Before Ye Yun could react, Yu Wenya stepped forward, looking coldly at Mo Chenyu.
"As I said before, this is the Eastern Region, not your territory in the Fu Long Immortal Palace. I will not permit you to cause trouble here without reason!"
Hearing this, Mo Chenyu snorted coldly.
"What do you mean cause trouble without reason? Ye Yun forcibly took away the woman my young master was betrothed to, Bai Xiaoxiao, not long ago. Palace Master Yu, do you think my young master shouldn't come to demand an explanation?"
This statement caused a stir on Qian Ren Mountain Peak. Everyone stared at Ye Yun, dumbfounded, their expressions filled with shock.
"Holy hell, Elder Ye is that bold? He actually snatched the bride?!"
"No wonder the Fu Long Immortal Palace sent so many experts. It's understandable now!"
"This is bad. With something like this, even the Yu Luo Immortal Palace might find it difficult to intervene. Elder Ye is in danger!"
Just as others were discussing, Yu Wenya's expression froze upon hearing his account.
Finally, she looked at Ye Yun in confusion and asked, "Elder Ye, is what he says true? Did you really snatch the bride?"
"Snatch the bride?"
Ye Yun sneered, looking at Mo Chenyu. "From beginning to end, did my disciple ever agree to marry you?"
At this moment, Bai Xiaoxiao, standing beside him, also stepped forward and said sternly, "Master is right! From beginning to end, I never agreed to marry you! It was all the Bai family's wishful thinking!"
Mo Chenyu chuckled dismissively, his tone overbearing. "Since ancient times, it has been by parental command and matchmaker's word. Who you, Bai Xiaoxiao, should marry is not for you to decide."
Before this, Mo Chenyu had already given considerable benefits to the Bai family, all for the sake of possessing Bai Xiaoxiao. How could he possibly care about her own thoughts?
Then, he looked at Ye Yun and sneered, "Moreover, in the final analysis, this is a matter within the Bai family. What concern is it of mine?"
"Since the Bai family agreed to the marriage, she must marry me. If they go back on their word now, where will the dignity of my Fu Long Immortal Palace be placed?"
"Put it wherever you want!"
Ye Yun glanced at him and said indifferently, "As long as I am here, you will not take her away."
"Heh heh, what an arrogant fellow."
Mo Chenyu laughed in extreme anger. He looked at the several Life and Death realm experts around him and said playfully,
"But arrogance requires matching strength, otherwise, you will die a terrible death!"
With five experts at the Life and Death realm mobilized, he believed killing Ye Yun would be effortless, though capturing him alive might be difficult.
As they confronted each other, Chen Wuyi of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect also approached. After understanding the situation, he looked at Ye Yun with a mocking tone.
"Ye Yun, Ye Yun, you are truly bold. You even dared to snatch a marriage from the Fu Long Immortal Palace? You clearly don't hold them in any regard!"
After speaking, he turned to Mo Chenyu with a fawning smile.
"Palace Master Mo, for someone of your esteemed status, could you perhaps wait a moment? Allow me to personally deal with this Ye Yun!"
His words made Mo Chenyu pause slightly. He then looked at Chen Wuyi with great interest and asked.
"What, you have a grudge against him too?"
Chen Wuyi nodded repeatedly, then gritted his teeth and said.
"This Ye Yun killed two elders of our Nine Nether Demonic Sect outside not long ago! He utterly disregards our Nine Nether Demonic Sect. I wish to personally avenge this blood feud!"
"There's also this..."
Mo Chenyu's brow twitched slightly, his gaze sweeping over Xing Wu.
Then, with a flicker of thought, an idea came to him, and he said with a smile.
"Alright, I've always been a kind-hearted person. I grant your request!"
"Thank you, Palace Master Mo!"
Seeing Mo Chenyu agree, Chen Wuyi was overjoyed. After all, he wanted to torture and kill Ye Yun with his own hands if possible!
Clearly, he was unaware that Ye Yun's pure combat strength had already reached the Life and Death realm, and he still believed Ye Yun was at the peak of the Emperor level.
"What, haven't even started fighting yet, and you've already planned out how I'm going to die?"
Seeing them discussing his demise as if he wasn't there, Ye Yun's eyes narrowed.