Official Enlistment

The day after the Ascension Gathering ended, a Qingyun Sect convoy arrived at the temporary camp. Leading the group was a middle-aged man, dressed in a deep cyan robe, with a badge signifying his status as a sect elder hanging from his waist. Following him were over a dozen Outer Disciples of the Qingyun Sect, each looking invigorated and confident.

Luo Yue personally escorted Yan Kui into the carriage.

"Be careful on your journey," Luo Yue's voice carried an inexplicable anticipation. "Once you reach the sect, I will arrange the best treatment for you. Remember, you are my person now. Anyone in the sect who dares to bully you will have to answer to my sword."

This statement caused several Outer Disciples following behind to frown. A new Strongman, actually being valued so highly by a Foundation Establishment Elder? This was unprecedented in the history of the Qingyun Sect.

Yan Kui offered no thanks, merely nodding. In his eyes, this old fox Luo Yue was nothing more than a sheep awaiting slaughter. Sooner or later, he would seize everything he desired from this old fox's hands.

The convoy drove towards the Qingyun Sect.

Along the way, Yan Kui sat inside the carriage, observing the scenery through the window. The scenery of Qingyun Province was far more beautiful than that of Daganzhou, but it held no meaning for him. His gaze remained sharp and indifferent, as if scanning everything around for potential value.

Three days later, the convoy passed through a continuous mountain range and arrived at a valley surrounded by peaks.

The mountain gate of the Qingyun Sect appeared.

It was a massive stone gate, about ten meters high, with a stone lion on each side. The words "Qingyun Sect" were carved on the gate in strong, vigorous strokes. Two disciples in uniform stood before the gate, and upon seeing the convoy, they immediately bowed.

"Welcome, Elder!"

The convoy entered the sect.

The architectural style of the Qingyun Sect was exquisite—white-walled, grey-tiled houses were arranged harmoniously, and wide stone slab roads separated the various buildings. The sounds of cultivation drills and the hum of Magic Tools in operation could be heard from a distance. Young disciples were visible everywhere, cultivating, with faint glows of Spiritual Qi flickering around their bodies.

This was the first time Yan Kui had seen cultivators in the state of cultivation. A flicker of interest crossed his eyes.

"The Sect Master wishes to see you," Luo Yue approached, his expressionless face speaking. "Don't be nervous, it's just a routine meeting."

Yan Kui followed Luo Yue to the sect's main hall.

The Sect Master was a middle-aged man with an extraordinary aura, his eyes flashing with a sharp, piercing light. He wore a luxurious golden robe, and the jade pendant at his waist gleamed. Yan Kui sensed an unfathomable power from the other's aura—this was a Golden Core Stage cultivator.

"Luo Yue said you are an Extreme Martial Artist from the Mortal World?" the Sect Master's voice was gentle yet authoritative.

"Yes," Yan Kui replied concisely.

"Spiritual root?" the Sect Master asked.

"None," Yan Kui did not conceal it.

A slight smile touched the Sect Master's lips. "No spiritual root, yet you shattered the Strength Testing Stone in the Ascension Gathering's spiritual root test. This is very interesting. Luo Yue is very interested in your physique. I don't object to his research, but there is one condition—you must abide by the sect's rules and not cause trouble within the sect."

"Understood."

"Very good," the Sect Master waved his hand. "You may go. Luo Yue will arrange a dormitory for you. I hope to see your transformation one day."

Yan Kui turned and left the main hall.

In the Sect Master's gaze, this crimson monster appeared quite interesting. A mortal without a spiritual root but with a powerful physique... perhaps this was the legendary "special genius"? It was merely an "experiment."

The Sect Master didn't realize that what he was about to accept was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Yan Kui was assigned to the most remote corner of the sect—a simple dormitory area specifically for strongmen and laborers. Dirt ground, wooden houses, and rudimentary beds. While others might be disappointed with such treatment, Yan Kui didn't care at all.

He didn't need luxurious accommodation; he needed space to move freely.

"This will be your dormitory from now on," Luo Yue pointed to an empty room. "The conditions are simple, but it's quiet. I don't want you causing trouble within the sect, understand?"

"Understood."

"Good. Starting tomorrow, you'll come with me to Artifact Refining Peak. I need to conduct some checks and tests on your physique." A glint of greed flashed in Luo Yue's eyes. "Trust me, this will only benefit you."

Yan Kui didn't react. He had already guessed Luo Yue's true intentions—this old fox wanted to use his physique for some kind of wicked experiment. But that wasn't a problem. He could cooperate temporarily until he was strong enough. Moreover, doing so would grant him convenience within the sect—such as entering forbidden areas, interacting with high-level cultivators, and learning cultivation methods.

In the evening, Yan Kui sat in his dormitory and opened his system panel.

[Crimson Modifier]

Host: Yan Kui
Status: Crimson Extreme Golden Body (Tier 1)
Origin Power: 31.5
Strength: 10.5
Agility: 3.0
Constitution: 12.0

Yan Kui closed his eyes, his ears capturing the various sounds of the sect. From the distance came the laughter of disciples cultivating, and from certain areas, the sounds of combat. This sect was his new hunting ground.

Here, he would learn the secrets of cultivation.

Here, he would accumulate enough power.

Here, all cultivators would become the source of his origin power.

The next morning, a brand-new life began.

Wearing the Qingyun Sect uniform, a simple green long robe, Yan Kui followed Luo Yue to Artifact Refining Peak. It was an independent mountain peak, far from the sect's main buildings. Halfway up the mountain was a massive structure that looked like some kind of laboratory.

"Welcome to my territory," Luo Yue pushed open a heavy iron gate. "This is the Pill Room and Artifact Room of Artifact Refining Peak. Here, I conduct various research that requires secrecy. You will spend a lot of time here."

Yan Kui surveyed the Pill Room's furnishings—countless crucibles, ovens, and various strange containers. The air was thick with the potent aroma of medicine, mingled with a faint, unpleasant fishy odor.

"I have many kinds of pills. Some are used to strengthen the body, some to modify bloodlines, and some..." Luo Yue paused, a strange smile appearing on his lips. "...are used for special experiments. I believe your physique can withstand my pills."

Yan Kui did not express any opinion. His gaze swept across the room, memorizing the position of every item.

"Alright, take off your clothes now. I need to conduct a basic examination." Luo Yue took out an instrument that looked like some kind of measuring tool.

Yan Kui took off his shirt. His dark red muscles emitted a metallic luster under the light, every striation clearly visible. Those muscles were not superficial but real, hard, and full of power.

Luo Yue's breathing became a little rapid. He poked Yan Kui's pectoral muscle with his finger, and it barely sank in.

"This is..." Luo Yue's voice became a little hoarse, "This is truly perfect. If only your physique could be transformed into..."

Elder Luo did not continue speaking here, but his excited eyes indicated that this transformation experiment was definitely not simple.

Yan Kui did not respond. He had already realized that Luo Yue's true intention was to treat him as an experimental subject. This was good—it would give him ample reason to access the sect's various resources.

"Then, let's start today." Luo Yue took out a jade bottle from a cabinet. Upon opening it, an alluring fragrance emanated from within. "This is my latest 'Body Strengthening Pill.' It can strengthen your muscle fibers and enhance your body density. But the side effect is—you will feel extreme pain. Can you endure it?"

"Yes."

Luo Yue gave Yan Kui two pills.

Yan Kui swallowed them.

Instantly, a burning sensation exploded within his body. It felt like countless small knives were cutting and tearing at his muscle fibers. But this pain was nothing to him. His Crimson Extreme Golden Body could already refine itself in high temperatures; the heat from these pills, on the contrary, became an opportunity for enhancement.

[Origin Power Gained: +0.2 (Pill Energy Absorption)]

Strangely, the system responded. Although these pills were supplements for ordinary cultivators, for Yan Kui's ultimate physique, they became an additional source of Origin Power.

"How is it?" Luo Yue asked.

"No problem." Yan Kui's voice was terrifyingly calm, as if he felt no pain at all.

Luo Yue's eyes became even more greedy. This monster was simply born to be transformed. He was already planning in his mind how to maximize the use of Yan Kui's physique.

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[Crimson Modifier]

Host: Yan Kui

Status: Crimson Extreme Golden Body (Tier 1)

Origin Power: 31.7

Strength: 10.5

Agility: 3.0

Constitution: 12.0

Tip: Has entered the Cultivation Sect and become a formal disciple of Elder Luo Yue.

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