After staying in the Outer Sect for a certain period, if one still wants the sect's subsidy, they need to work for the sect.
The Inner Sect, however, is different. They take on tasks essentially for self-training and to enhance their Fate Pattern. Their cultivation expenses are fully covered by the sect, allowing them to focus purely on cultivation.
This is where the key point lies.
The Bright Mirror Sect holds a grand competition every few years, divided into the Inner and Outer Sects. The Outer Sect competition aims to determine the winners who will be elevated and whose Fate Patterns will be promoted.
