Method to Break Through the Bottleneck, Gain Divine Power by Taking Disciples!

(Ning Rongrong artwork)

Seeing this, Li Yuanfang moved closer, nearly pressing against Lin Jiang's ear.

In a breathy voice only the two of them could hear, as if divulging some heavenly secret, he said:

"It was General Hua Mulan... She, she brought back two outsiders! This is something you expressly forbade! I saw it with my own eyes!"

Lin Jiang's expression shifted slightly. At last, he sat up straight, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.

"Is that so? Who did she bring back?"

"Two young girls! They don't look very old, and their Soul Power fluctuations aren't strong. They should still be Soul Masters at the student level!"

Li Yuanfang's large eyes darted about, and an expression mixing confusion with some inexplicable excitement appeared on his face. He muttered in a low voice:

"Could it be... General Hua, despite looking so valiant and heroic on the surface, has some secret hobby in private... Like collecting little girls or something..."

Lin Jiang: "..."

He silently glanced at the wildly imaginative Li Yuanfang, a touch of speechlessness in his gaze, then rose to his feet.

"Come. Take me there."

He wanted to see why Hua Mulan had made an exception and brought outsiders back.

Lin Jiang and Li Yuanfang had only just arrived outside the orderly courtyard of Hua Mulan's residence.

When they heard crisp, admiring voices coming from within.

"Sister Mulan, your swordsmanship is incredible! That move just now was so cool!"

"Yes, yes! I've never seen such a young yet powerful female Soul Master like you! You're practically my role model!"

They were Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's voices. It seemed they had already awakened from their coma and were unharmed.

Hua Mulan laughed heartily, her tone carrying the gentleness of an elder.

"Not at all, you flatter me. It was only some experience from fighting on the battlefield."

"Now that you've recovered, I should send you out..."

The courtyard gate opened soundlessly. The people inside and outside came face-to-face, and the atmosphere instantly froze.

The moment Hua Mulan saw who had arrived, her heroic face flushed scarlet in an instant, even the tips of her ears turning red.

Her usual confident bearing vanished completely, and even her voice became hesitant.

"V-Venerable One! Why... why have you come...?"

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, meanwhile, curiously examined the man who had suddenly appeared before them.

He looked only a little over twenty, with extraordinary handsome features and an otherworldly temperament.

What shocked them even more was that even someone as powerful as Sister Mulan addressed him as "The Venerable One" with such reverence and even a trace of panic. Just what kind of exalted identity did he possess?

Hua Mulan's gaze swiftly locked onto Li Yuanfang, who was hiding behind Lin Jiang's leg and trying to make himself as inconspicuous as possible.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, flashing with the understanding of so it was you, little tattletale.

Li Yuanfang shuddered and hid his entire body even more thoroughly, wishing he could burrow into a crack in the ground.

Lin Jiang's expression remained calm as his gaze settled on Hua Mulan. His voice gave away neither anger nor pleasure, yet carried an inherent pressure.

"Mulan, you should know the rules I set. No one may enter without being summoned, and outsiders are not to be brought in privately."

Hua Mulan immediately lowered her head, unconsciously clenching her hands with an apologetic attitude.

"This subordinate knows her mistake! I am willing to accept punishment!"

Just as Lin Jiang was about to reprimand her further and make an example of her,

A voice that had been silent for who knew how long suddenly thundered through his mind.

[Suitable inheritor physique detected! Meets binding requirements!]

[Hidden program activated—"Myriad Realms Teacher Path" system initiated!]

[Take disciples to accumulate immeasurable Divine Power!]

[Ding! Host aptitude detected... Supreme divine position "Creation God" authority unlocked!]

[Accumulate sufficient Divine Power to break the mortal limit, cross the Level 99 bottleneck, and directly reach the supreme God King Realm of Level 150!]

The rebuke that had reached Lin Jiang's lips was forcibly swallowed back, and enlightenment suddenly dawned on him.

So... this was the way to break the deadlock! Why was it so hard to quietly lie low and steadily become a god?

Did they really have to force me onto the path of "teaching and nurturing others"?

His expression did not change, but he had already weighed the pros and cons in an instant. Changing his tone, he said to the uneasy Hua Mulan:

"Since your original intention was to save them, it is understandable. Do not let it happen again."

Hua Mulan, who had been prepared to receive punishment, raised her head in delighted surprise. Her eyes were full of disbelief and gratitude.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Venerable One! I knew you were the most discerning, generous, and benevolent!"

Li Yuanfang looked eagerly at Lin Jiang, his little eyes filled with pleading.

It was as though he were seeking permanent protection, terrified that Hua Mulan would later seek him out for a "friendly sparring session."

Lin Jiang turned his gaze toward the two girls, who seemed somewhat at a loss because of the sudden turn of events. He deliberately softened his tone, carrying a trace of scrutiny and... barely perceptible satisfaction.

"Though these two young ladies are still young, their talent and bone structure are both exceptional. Their spiritual essence is contained within them. They are rare seedlings indeed."

Unable to suppress her curiosity, and having been spoiled since childhood, Ning Rongrong asked softly with innocent curiosity, "May I ask, you are...?"

Hua Mulan's expression changed. She hurriedly reminded her in a low, reverent voice:

"Do not be disrespectful! This is the supreme ruler of our King's Hall—Hall Master Lin Jiang!"

K-King's Hall Master Lin Jiang?!

The master of the world's number one power, who stood atop the Heavenly Ranking and remained shrouded in mystery?!

He was actually... so young, and so extraordinarily handsome?!

Ning Rongrong, who had always admired the strong, felt her face grow hot. Her heartbeat seemed to skip several beats before racing wildly again.

So powerful, so exalted in status, and so good-looking...

An even greater storm rose within Zhu Zhuqing's heart.

Who would have thought that after surviving a desperate situation by sheer chance, I would truly meet this legendary figure himself!

This might be my only chance to break free from the shackles of fate and truly take control of my own life. I must seize it!

Without hesitation, she stepped forward and knelt on one knee. Her posture was respectful yet resolute, her voice cold but filled with unwavering determination.

"Zhu Zhuqing of the Star Luo Zhu Family greets the Hall Master!"

"I beg the Hall Master to show me mercy and accept me as your disciple! Zhuqing is willing to follow by your side and never betray you!"

Ning Rongrong, who had still been stunned, instantly came to her senses upon seeing this. Cleverly, she hurriedly knelt as well, her voice crisp.

"Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect greets the Hall Master! Please show us mercy and accept us!"

"We will certainly cultivate diligently and never disappoint your expectations!"

Looking at the two girls kneeling before him, Lin Jiang smiled helplessly to himself, inwardly sighing that this system certainly knew how to pick its timing.

Yet outwardly, he still maintained an unfathomable, indifferent demeanor.

"Hahaha, the word fate truly is wondrous beyond compare."

He laughed loudly and lightly flicked his sleeve.

"Rise! Since you two are fated with me, I will make an exception today and accept you as my personal disciples."

"Really?! That's wonderful! Thank you, Master!"

Ning Rongrong was so delighted she nearly jumped up, a radiant smile blooming across her pretty face.

Though Zhu Zhuqing said nothing, her tightly clenched fists, trembling shoulders, and beautiful eyes that suddenly lit up as though she had found her direction in life,

Clearly revealed the excitement and determination in her heart.

[Ding! Successfully accepted 2 disciples! Gained 2 levels of accumulated Divine Power! Please keep up the good work, host. Recruit more talented individuals and ascend to godhood soon!]