The Host Becomes a Full-Time Employee

"Earth Grade Supreme Quality?"

Lu Yang's pupils contracted slightly, a trace of burning light appearing deep in his eyes.

In the world of immortal cultivation, cultivation methods were immensely important.

The stronger the cultivation method, the greater the quality of the Spiritual Qi it produced.

The greater the quality of the Spiritual Qi, the easier it was to break through bottlenecks.

The Spiritual Qi produced by low-grade cultivation methods was like cotton fluff: insubstantial and feeble, scattering at the first impact.

As one's cultivation rose, bottlenecks grew ever sturdier. Using such Spiritual Qi to break through them was no different from smashing an egg against a rock; even after squandering a lifetime, one would struggle to advance an inch.

The Spiritual Qi produced by high-grade cultivation methods, however, was like steel refined a hundred times over, concentrated and sharp.

Even a formidable bottleneck could be smashed through in a single blow, as easily as crushing dry weeds and rotten wood!

In fact, the Yellow Grade cultivation methods circulating on the market generally only supported cultivation up to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

To form a Golden Core with a Yellow Grade cultivation method, one would need heaven-sent fortune and a heaven-defying opportunity. Otherwise, it was nothing but a fool's dream.

As for an Earth Grade Supreme Quality cultivation method...

Never mind the Golden Core; even breaking through to Nascent Soul, or the seemingly unreachable Spirit Transformation Realm, was possible!

In the chaotic markets of Rogue Cultivators, a high-grade Yellow Grade cultivation method could whip up a storm of bloodshed, with people fighting tooth and nail for it.

Profound-grade cultivation methods were rarer still, as scarce as phoenix feathers and qilin horns, appearing perhaps once in a century.

As for Earth Grade cultivation methods, probably only a top-tier sect like the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect had the resources to produce one.

And the legendary heaven-grade cultivation methods were already nothing more than an elusive myth throughout the entire Eastern Domain.

An Earth Grade Supreme Quality cultivation method was enough to drive countless cultivators mad!

Lu Yang's heart involuntarily beat a little faster.

If he could cultivate the Golden Rainbow Sword Canon and combine it with his increasingly terrifying comprehension, his future path of immortal cultivation would be smooth and open!

He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his surging emotions, then asked curiously through voice transmission, "Why has no disciple been able to inherit the Golden Rainbow Sword Canon again in all these years?"

Lin Ying shook her head slightly and replied through voice transmission, "I don't know the exact reason either. I only heard Nanyue mention that the requirements for cultivating the Golden Rainbow Sword Canon seem to be frighteningly high. Ordinary disciples aren't even qualified to touch the threshold."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Lu Yang, a trace of concern showing in her clear eyes. She blinked and said, "Junior Brother Lu, you don't really want to learn this cultivation method, do you? I've heard it's ridiculously difficult... Why don't you think it over some more?"

She was genuinely concerned for Lu Yang.

The path of immortal cultivation was a struggle against heaven for one's life. Every step was precious, with no room for the slightest mistake.

If he chose the wrong path in his cultivation method, the lifespan and time he wasted would be all too real.

Even if he switched to another method later, the years he had lost could never be recovered.

The Golden Rainbow Sword Canon had harsh requirements and was immensely difficult. If Junior Brother Lu tried it rashly, he would probably waste a great deal of time on it.

Hearing this, Lu Yang smiled gently and reassured her through voice transmission, "Don't worry, Senior Sister. I'm only somewhat interested. If it can't be done, I naturally won't force it."

Only then did Lin Ying quietly breathe a sigh of relief.

What she feared most was that Junior Brother Lu would be young and headstrong, stubbornly refusing to turn back even after running headfirst into a wall.

Fortunately, Junior Brother Lu was not the sort to bore into a dead end.

She broke into a smile, her voice transmission growing a little lighter. "Although the Golden Rainbow Sword Canon is difficult to master, there are quite a few other superior cultivation methods on Profound Metal Peak. If you choose Profound Metal Peak, Junior Brother, you won't fare badly either. Still, in the end, it depends on which great path you want to take."

She paused, then added, "In any case, you have plenty of time to think it over before you actually enter the inner sect. There's no rush."

"I understand. Thank you for clearing that up, Senior Sister Lin." Lu Yang nodded solemnly.

"There's no need to stand on ceremony with me, Junior Brother." Lin Ying couldn't help the slight upward curve of her lips. "I'll continue. Besides the six main peaks, our Golden Rainbow Sword Sect also has halls directly under the sect, such as the Law Enforcement Hall, the External Affairs Hall, and the Spirit Beast Hall. Although their status is lower than that of the six peaks, they depend on each other, their relationships are subtle, and each has its own workings..."

Lin Ying and Lu Yang walked side by side as a gentle breeze swept over the mountain path, carrying the fragrance of herbs from the distant spirit fields.

As she walked, she looked at Lu Yang, chatting and smiling. Sunlight filtered through the leaves onto her fair face, dappling it with light and shadow.

Wang Siyuan followed silently behind them, his eyes fixed on his nose and his nose on his heart.

Watching the pair walking side by side ahead, he couldn't shake the feeling that Senior Sister Lin Ying's closeness to Senior Brother Lu seemed to go beyond that of ordinary senior sisters and junior brothers.

He even felt somewhat superfluous at the moment. If he didn't still have to register as an outer sect disciple, he really wanted to turn around and leave, so as not to disturb the two of them.

Before long, the three followed the winding mountain path to a point halfway up a towering peak.

The view suddenly opened up before them.

It was an exceptionally spacious white jade plaza, with clouds and mist curling around its edges, making it feel like an immortal paradise.

Dozens of antique pavilions and halls stood around the plaza, arranged along the contours of the mountain. Their upturned eaves and interlocking brackets made a magnificent sight.

Many disciples in outer sect robes hurried back and forth between the plaza and the buildings.

Some strode along with the wind at their heels, while others gathered in twos and threes, talking in low voices. The whole place was a scene of activity.

The moment Lu Yang stepped into the plaza, even the air seemed to fall still for an instant.

He stood tall and straight, with swordlike brows, starry eyes, and an incomparably handsome face. His bearing was even more ethereal and otherworldly.

Every passing disciple, man or woman, found their gaze drifting uncontrollably toward him.

The female disciples in particular gazed at him with limpid eyes, their steps slowing.

Lu Yang could even keenly sense Spiritual Qi flowing silently between them. They were clearly sending voice transmissions to one another.

As they whispered to one another through voice transmission, they stole occasional glances at Lu Yang, their cheeks faintly flushed.

Beside him, Lin Ying keenly caught the heated gazes of those senior and junior sisters.

She unconsciously pressed her red lips together and quietly edged a little closer to Lu Yang's side without betraying any sign of it.

A faint fragrance wafted over, and Lu Yang noticed Lin Ying's shoulder brush lightly against his arm.

The soft touch startled him slightly, and he turned to look at Lin Ying in some surprise.

At that glance, Lin Ying's ears turned scarlet in an instant, and even her neck took on a rosy hue.

Her eyes darted away as she feigned composure, acting as though she hadn't noticed Lu Yang's gaze at all. She simply pointed to a towering three-story building on the eastern side of the plaza, her voice a little softer than usual. "That's the Outer Sect Affairs Hall. Let's... let's go in."

She took a deep breath and calmed her somewhat unsteady heartbeat, then led Lu Yang through the doors of the Affairs Hall.

The main hall was exceptionally spacious and bright. Several fist-sized moonlight stones were set into the domed ceiling, giving off a soft yet bright light.

There were not many disciples inside.

As Lin Ying had explained on the way, the Outer Sect Affairs Hall mainly handled the disciples' basic administrative matters.

Most disciples usually cultivated diligently at their own residences or went out on missions, rarely coming here.

Lin Ying led Lu Yang to an unoccupied counter with practiced ease.

"Senior Brother Deacon," she said, nodding slightly to the middle-aged man seated behind the counter, "this junior brother of mine has just been promoted to the outer sect. He's here to register."

The middle-aged man wore a dark blue deacon's robe and had a kindly face.

He first glanced at Lin Ying's outer sect robe, then turned his gaze to Lu Yang, a flicker of astonishment in his eyes.

He promptly smiled warmly. "Junior Brother, you truly have an impressive bearing... Give me your sect token."

Lu Yang did as asked, taking out the sect token that represented his identity and handing it over.

The outer sect deacon took the token and placed it on the central mechanism of an intricate, finely wrought formation nearby.

Spiritual light flickered at his fingertips as he worked, his hands moving as fast as phantoms.

The formation patterns lit up in rippling layers and gave off a faint hum before falling still again moments later.

When he was done, he handed the token back to Lu Yang.

He then took two neatly folded sets of snow-white robes and a thread-bound book from his Storage Bag.

"These are the standard uniforms for outer sect disciples, two sets. Both are low-grade Law Artifacts with basic functions such as keeping dust away and keeping you warm."

He pointed to the two sets of robes, then picked up the book. "This is the Outer Sect Manual. It contains a detailed record of the sect rules and precepts that outer sect disciples must observe, as well as an introduction to the sect's outer sect. Be sure to read it carefully."

His smile broadened as he added, "Since you've just joined the outer sect, Junior Brother, the sect's rules entitle you to a high-grade Law Artifact as a reward. What cultivation method do you primarily practice? What type of Law Artifact do you need? We have a fairly complete selection here."

Lu Yang was delighted. He had heard before that there was a high-grade Law Artifact as a reward, and now it had finally been confirmed.

He pondered for a moment. He cultivated the Heavy Sword Instruction and would later practice the Heavy Sword Technique, so a heavy sword was naturally the best fit for him at present.

"Sorry for the trouble, Senior Brother. I'd like a heavy sword Law Artifact."

"No problem!" The outer sect deacon smiled readily and swept a hand over the Storage Bag at his waist.

The next moment, a massive black heavy sword appeared on the counter out of thin air.

The sword was a little over four feet long, its entire length a lusterless, profound black, giving it a heavy, imposing appearance.

Faint, dark, ancient-looking patterns could be seen on the blade. Even lying there motionless, it gave off a weighty, oppressive feeling.

Quite a few disciples in the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect cultivated the Heavy Sword Instruction, so heavy sword Law Artifacts were naturally kept in stock.

A trace of satisfaction flashed in Lu Yang's eyes. He swept a hand over the blade, and the profound black heavy sword disappeared into his Storage Bag.

This heavy sword would be enough to serve him for some time at his current stage.

As for later... he could wait until the auction began to see whether there were any better peak-grade Law Artifacts.

"Junior Brother Lu, the location of your outer sect residence has been recorded in your token. You can go there whenever you like," the deacon said in parting.

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Lu Yang cupped his fists in salute.

The deacon smiled and waved a hand. "It's my duty. There's no need for thanks, Junior Brother."

Lu Yang said no more and turned to look at Wang Siyuan, who had been waiting quietly behind him.

Wang Siyuan hurried forward and began the procedures to register himself.

Lu Yang looked away, intending to use the interval to chat with Lin Ying a little more and deepen their relationship.

Just then, a screen of light suddenly shimmered before his eyes, and the system panel appeared silently once again.

[The host has officially passed probation and become a full-time employee. Rewards: Law Technique experience +500, 10,000 low-grade Spirit Stones.]

Lu Yang's eyes were full of astonishment.

"???"

Good grief!

So joining the sect's outer sect counted as officially passing probation to the system?

Come to think of it... what tycoon in this world would go work for someone else?!

Yet when he saw the system rewards, he couldn't help drawing a sharp breath.

Mm, working for someone else was great after all.